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Jeremy Hockham, Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems in the UK, has been promoted to take over the company's sales operations in the Americas with effect from 1st October. Jeremy, who will be based in Fairport, New York, will become Vice President Sales - Americas, officially responsible for the sales and marketing strategies for all Bosch Security Systems products in the Americas as the company looks to further accelerate its growth within the region.During his time in charge of the...

IdentiSys, Inc., North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification, tracking and security products, recently named Tony J. Dick as its new chief financial officer.  Dick will be a key member of IdentiSys' executive team, reporting to IdentiSys president and chief operating officer, Debra R. Ferril. Most recently, Mr. Dick was vice president of finance at Fargo Electronics, Inc., a company he joined in January 1997.  At Fargo, he helped lead the company thro...

Reed Exhibitions, organisers of leading US events ISC West and ISC East, have selected SourceSecurity.com as sole European / EMEA news and content provider for their newly launched website, ISC365.com.SourceSecurity.com, the leading European portal and promotional medium serving the security industry, will be providing news and content on a real-time basis."We recognize that the security industry is a global one, and that there is an increasing need to provide our audiences with news and is...

MATE Intelligent Video, a leading developer of video analytics and its partner, Mango DSP, a leading provider of intelligent video servers for the CCTV, video surveillance, homeland security defence markets, announced recently the extension of their cooperation that will yield advanced analytic capabilities.MATE has decided to leverage its experience with Mango DSP platforms to extend its existing DSP product line by utilizing Mango DSP's Raven line of products ranging from a single camera u...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it has signed a distribution agreement with Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video and audio surveillance equipment with more than 100,000 customers in North America.Through the agreement, Supercircuits will offer ioimage's off-the-shelf intelligent video encoders and IP cameras with built-in video analytics to its diverse law enforcement, government and enterprise se...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video network solutions, announced recently that it has won an award from leading gaming industry systems integrator, Southwest Surveillance Systems, to provide security solutions for a major Indian-owned casino located in Southern California.  Terms of the contract were not disclosed.The casino is one of Southern California's premier entertainment and gaming destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year and paying out...

The IP UserGroup, the fastest growing physical security technology forum in the world, recently announced the appointment of Susan Brady as the new Managing Director of the IP UserGroup USA, effective September 15th.  Brady takes over from Bruce Doneff, who has led the organization since its launch in April 2006.  Doneff will continue with the IPUG, serving as the Public Relations and Media Officer. Brady takes over the IP UserGroup after more than 17 years as Editor in Chief with Secu...

On Tuesday September 11th 2007, many hundreds of Pelco employees, honored guests and the public joined together in commemoration of the Sixth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and to celebrate the lives of the fallen heroes from that day."We must never forget the thousands of innocent men and women who went to work that day and never returned home," explained Pelco President and CEO, David L. McDonald.  "I strongly believe that every American now shares this responsibility....

Pelco is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software. The partnering of these two global industry leaders has resulted in the development of a software management platform that allows Pelco Camclosure IP and IP3701 cameras to work with Milestone's XProtect family of software.  It allows users to seamlessly integrate Milestone XProtect to Pelco Camclosure IP and IP3701."We selected M...

Contigo, the leading provider of turnkey GPS solutions for asset tracking, fleet management and personal safety, is pleased to announce its partnership with Bold Technologies.  This alliance was formed to enhance the functionality of Contigo's GPS platform by providing alarm integration into the most innovative software automation platform for the security industry, Bold Manitou.Subscribers using Contigo's revolutionary 8100 indoor-locatable asset tracking beacon currently receive email and...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has appointed Thomas Ayers to the position of vice president of engineering and promoted Dr. Justin Reyneri to chief scientist.  Both Mr. Ayers and Dr. Reyneri will join forces to develop and implement next-generation Pixim chipsets across applications for the dynamically growing security camera industry.  Pixim chipsets are already incorporated into the world's leading...

Secure Network Systems, LLC (SNS), an emerging leader in the converged IT/network and physical security market, and HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the SNS NIMS-IMPACT® Logical and Physical Access Control System enabled by HID technology, played a key role in the successful Summer Breeze demonstration.   Summer Breeze was the latest in a series of DOD and DHS demonstrations for first responders to displa...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a new CCTV Solutions guide to deliver in-depth details of the company's entire product range, from entry level to high performance enterprise systems.The landmark 44 page guide, which coincides with Dedicated Micros 25th Anniversary, represents the first time that the company has published a comprehensive overview of its CCTV products and their performance capabilities in one, convenient, reference guide. Crucially, the publication includes deta...

Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for ID card systems, recently announced that Glenn Bottomly, Ph.D., has joined Fargo as director of product marketing for ID software and systems.  Bottomly brings 15 years of software management and development experience to his new position."Among Glenn's strengths is his ability to understand the software user at an intuitive level," said Kathleen Phillips, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Fa...

Stretch® Inc. and Pixim Inc. recently jointly announced their partnership to develop solutions for the video surveillance industry based on Pixim's ultra-wide dynamic range image sensors and Stretch's software configurable processor technology.  The result is Stretch's IP Camera Reference Design Kit (RDK), an advanced-feature, multi-standard intelligent network camera that seamlessly supports Pixim's image sensors.  Powered by the Stretch S6105 software configu...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first six months of 2007, confirming Axis' strong sales growth of 44 per cent in its core market of network video products and fortifying the company's market leadership both globally and in the EMEA region.For the first six months of 2007, Axis Communications reported total net sales of SEK* (Swedish Krona) 748 M, compared to SEK 540 M for the corresponding period in 2006, delivering an incr...

Students reflect on what security means to them.Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), and Panasonic Authorized Dealer Allen Security & Consulting of Wendell, NC, recently sponsored an essay contest at three Raleigh, NC area schools.  Students from East Wake Academy, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School, and Wakelon Elementary School were asked to write an essay about what security meant to them. Panasonic provided 20 lucky students with MP3 play...

IdentiSys, Inc., North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification, tracking and security products, today announced that it has purchased 100% of Gebco of Hawaii Inc.'s stock and will assume all of its ongoing business operations.  IdentiSys is also pleased to announce that David Richvalsky has accepted the position of vice president and general manager for Gebco of Hawaii, a division of IdentiSys. The addition of Gebco of Hawaii and its significant Hawaiian cus...

With annual sales in excess of 60 million euros, Videor E. Hartig GmbH in Rödermark close to Frankfurt is one of the leading providers of professional video technology for security applications in Europe.  And Videor will now also offer its customers the whole network video surveillance product range produced by the software manufacturer Netavis Software.  The core product is the "Observer II" program available in different product variants.  In addition to cameras...

Schneider Electric announced today the acquisition of California-based Pelco Inc., a privately held company.  Pelco is a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacturing of video security systems.Pelco will further strengthen Schneider Electric's Building Automation offeringCommercial, industrial and residential buildings represent more than 50% of Schneider Electric business.  Building automation, which encompasses power and HVAC control, electronic security and fire...

Milestone Systems, the world leader for open platform IP video surveillance management software, has achieved a benchmark this summer: over 1,000 security professionals worldwide have now been certified through special training in the top-of-the-line XProtectTM solutions.Since November 2004, when Milestone Systems introduced its Partner Program for authorized Milestone Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Systems Integrators (SIs), the business channel and number of partners has grown significantly....

Industry veteran leads development of secure identity products and servicesHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Scott Guthery has joined the company in the role of System Architect, in charge of leading the formulation and development of secure identity-based products and services.  In this newly created position, he will report to Dr. Tam Hulusi, executive vice president, HID Global. Dr. Guthery's hi...

Pelco is pleased to announce that Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has awarded Pelco the 2007 Company of the Year Award in the North American video surveillance market.  Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence within its industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, Pelco was chosen for this award due to its status as the premier manufacturer in the video surveillance market and its ability to increase revenues at a very str...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and AZS System AG, one of the major companies supplying comprehensive and complex solutions in the fields of personnel management, time recording, access control and safety technology, have recently signed a licence partnership.  AZS already has experience of LEGIC all-in-one card technology, and the deal means that it now has direct access to the technical ex...

IdentiSys, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the assets and ongoing business operations of 4Site Systems, Inc., a provider of efficient workflow solutions for both standard and custom digital scanning, variable printing, finishing and mailing applications.  Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.Founded in 2000, 4Site Systems, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that specialises in the sale and integration of software, hardware and equipment used for the storage and delive...

Open Options, a provider of access control solutions, has integrated Milestone open platform IP video management software for a total security offering that is scalable to any size installation.The security industry is waking up to the many advantages of IT technology, and open architecture allows integration of once-disparate systems into efficient and effective solutions.  Open Options is on the forefront of this trend with an integration between their NPower DNA™ access control and...

Bewator has announced availability of a new catalogue, which provides details of all Bewator and Siemens branded security products. The combination of access control, CCTV and intruder products makes this the most comprehensive security catalogue available on the UK market.As well as pricing details, the catalogue includes technical product specifications, which will be invaluable to installers and specifiers alike.   According to Alistair Enser, sales and marketing director for B...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced that it has hired William Savage as the new Vice President of Operations.William Savage comes to Brivo from AMAG Technology/Group4, where he was Vice President of Technical Operations, overseeing all technical services for the security management systems manufacturer.  Prior to that, Mr. Savage was with Pelco, where he held the position of Global Manager, Technical Services, o...

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) remains committed to protecting people, property and information with top-quality solutions as they announce a technology update to its Symmetry Security Management System (SMS).  Symmetry SMS combines all of the requirements needed for building security including access control, video management, alarm management, identity management, visitor management, and command and control into a single deeply integrated security management system for any size organization....

FreedomPay, Inc., the leader in contactless transactions and settlements to the nation's largest hospitality foodservice providers, healthcare systems, Fortune 1000 corporations, and educational institutions, today announced that its online hosted network integrates fully with the read/write capability of HID's iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology.  "The FreedomPay cashless application, when coupled with the iCLASS card, allows employees and students to link funds...