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 Wil Korosec, Regional Sales Manager TOA Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Wil Korosec to the position of Regional Sales Manager - British Columbia. Reporting to Mr. Rico Lucia, National Sales Manager, Mr. Korosec will be responsible for the British Columbia region of Canada. Mr. Korosec brings with him over twenty-five years of technical sales experience as manufacturers representative of Security & Audio product lines, distribution and integration.TOA...

 The inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow has been postponedIntegrated Systems Events, LLC, and UBMI UAE Jersey Limited (formerly CMPi UAE Jersey Limited) have announced the postponement of the inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow. Originally scheduled to be held 23-24 March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the show will now be staged at a later date."We had a tremendous response from the AV and electronic system...

  Vidicore will be presenting Pivot3's video-optimized storage solution at Stand 121  Pivot3 and Mirasys partner to present a complete video management solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot3 and Mirasys solutions at Stand 121. Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this enterprise solution along with our team of experts. Vidicore...

  Arecont's new line of H.264 high definition cameras will be on display at Stand 121  Pivot3 and Arecont Vision team up to present a complete high-definition camera and storage solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot3 and Arecont Vision solutions at Stand 121. Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this unique s...

  Omnicast has proven to be the solution of choice in numerous industries Pivot3 and Genetec partner to present a complete video management solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot 3 and Genetec solutions at Stand 121.  Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this enterprise solution along with our team of experts. Vidicore will pre...

  Dallmeier digital CCTV products selected by Southamption City Council to secure run down tower blocksSouthampton City Council received a surprising answer when it asked residents what should be improved in a group of run-down tower blocks. "We wondered whether people would want the exteriors of the blocks to be brightened up, but that wasn't their top priority," says service development manager Paul Paskins. "They gave us a really clear message that the most...

   Samsung Electronics IP camera range to integrate with Milestone video management software Samsung Electronics, the industry leader in visual devices, semiconductor, mobile, networking, consumer electronics and video surveillance technology, has officially announced the successful integration of its newly released IP camera models (SNC-B2315, SNC-B5395, SNC-M300) with leading VMS (Video Management Software) providers Milestone Systems and On-Net Surveillance Systems...

Jeremy Kimber, Honeywell's EMEA Marketing Leader, lays out the key points to consider when choosing a converged access control solution. In the past few years, perhaps no security industry buzzword has been defined in articles and promotional materials as many times as 'convergence'. These definitions have most commonly referred to the integration of physical  Convergence of physical and traditional IT systems can provide compelling security benefits for an enterprise securit...

 Samsung Techwin has announced the introduction of a three-year warranty on its entire range of CCTV products. The new warranty terms, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, are part of the company's commitment to service and product excellence. "Our products are highly reliable and we are pleased to pass on the benefits of this reliability to our customers," said James Smith, Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin's dedicated European professional security division....

  Tri-City Mechanical use Schlage software to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that Tri-City Mechanical, a 512-employee design/build contractor in Chandler, Ariz., is using Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software and Schlage wireless access control locking systems to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  "We had an incident, people weren't locking...

  Gianni Viero is Videotec's new Vice President for USA and CanadaEffective from January 2009, Gianni Viero is the new VP of sales for Videotec in USA. Gianni will be based in Videotec's US subsidiary located in Totowa, NJ and will be responsible for the customers in North America. Gianni has been with the company for almost twelve years in the position of country sales manager for UK and Eastern Europe, where he gained extensive experience of the market. Gianni holds a Bachelor i...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

  John Sayer, recently appointed to European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess SystemsJohn Sayer has been appointed European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess Systems.John is a seasoned security industry professional with specialist access control knowledge acquired over a twenty-year career which includes ten years with Johnson Controls, where he was European Access Control Product Manager and nine years with Cardkey.Commenting on John's appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director...

 IQsummit events in 2008 in Philadelphia and the Netherlands a great success  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems,recently announced the successful completion of it first-ever IQsummit events held in Philadelphia, PA and Utrecht, the Netherlands.  In all, IQinVision staff hosted, entertained, and exchanged views and information with a select group of over 100 technology and integr...

 Leading risk mitigation consulting and vulnerability assessment software firms align to expand risk planning and management offerings Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco™, a leading provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service. The partnership offers a technology-driven solution that...

Axis Communications is seeing strong demand for its network video products in the retail sector following an extended period of engagement with a range of retail solutions providers.  Phil Doyle, managing director of Axis Communications (UK), points out some of   Network video provides ideal solution for retailers faced with rising shrinkage the more successful and practical applications of network video in the sector. The natural focus of any discus...

 90 cameras are already in place, with plans to add more Genetec announced recently that the largest Office and Commercial Complex in South America, Centro Ciudad Comercial Tamanaco (CCCT), has implemented Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the visitors, tenants and owners of the highly trafficked site. Located in the eastern part of Caracas, Venezuela, the landmark structure is comprised of three shopping levels with over 450 stores, 20 restaurants, a food...

 Bosch Security Excort System protects staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital is the premiere tertiary acute care hospital in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Combining a century old tradition of compassionate care with cutting edge diagnostic imaging technology, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital leads the provision of advanced care in the areas of complex trauma, renal dialysis, acute mental health, advanced cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgical care and the broad found...

The Grenoble Stadium is currently using Omnicast to monitor cameras that are installed in and around the stadiumGenetec recently announced that the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble's renowned football team. The recently built Grenoble Stadium boasts one of the most innovative compilations of high-tech solutions found...

 Panasonic and SANYO have entered into a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement Panasonic Corporation and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., upon the resolutions of the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on December 19, 2008, recently announced that they have entered into the Capital and Business Alliance Agreement. Panasonic will aim to acquire the majority of the voting rights of SANYO assuming full dilution (which takes into account conversion of Class A preferr...

 New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin AmericaMATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico. GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integ...

 EVT forms partnership with C3 Shared ServicesPetach Tikva, Israel and Johannesburg South Africa - EVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, announced today the appointment of C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd, as its distributor in the rapidly developing security solutions market in South Africa. C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd provides turnkey electronic security solutions with the primary focus on the implementation of thermal cameras combined with intelligent video...

 The REG-X Close-Range License Plate Capture camera was installed to protect against car theft and vandalism When residents at the Liberty Village Active Adult Community started experiencing car theft and vandalism, the Bosch REG-X Close-Range License Plate Capture camera was installed at the premises to work in tandem with existing Bosch FlexiDome cameras in an effort to pinpoint individuals committing the crimes. Situated at the gated community's access point, both FlexiDom...

Lumenera's Le165 network cameraLumenera is building a solid partnership with Accordance Systems Inc.. Using LuxRiot software, a Digital Video Recording and Remote Surveillance software package for a Windows based PC, and Lumenera's high performance digital cameras allows Accordance to provide a complete and secure surveillance solution.Accordance Systems is based out of Taipei, Taiwan and is a professional RAID tech (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). RAID allows the simultaneous use of two...

  SALTO Systems provide advanced access control solutions to DCU Sports CentreA new access control system based on products from SALTO Systems and installed by Doorware Ltd is playing a key role in securing sports facilities at Dublin City University.Situated on an 85-acre campus three miles north of the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Dublin airport, Dublin City University (DCU) is a young university.  It offers over 80 programmes, divided between undergraduate and po...

 Westcountry Security, a part of Chubb, assist Tally Ho! Coaches with protecting the company's assetsA sophisticated IP-based CCTV system from, has curbed the theft of expensive diesel from the yard of Devon-based coach and bus company Tally Ho! Coaches.A spate of thefts of fuel and other expensive commodities from transport depots and yards, often in remote locations, prompted Tally Ho! Coaches to take action. The company had been experiencing fuel theft sporadically for almost two years,...

Ottawa Tourism ©Dedicated Micros TransVu mobile technology solution adopted to protect Ottawa, CanadaCCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs, and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other i...

Genetec and iView Systems collaborate to introduce an LPR solution globallyGenetec and iView Systems, leading Canadian technology companies, announced partnership and delivery of fully integrated License Plate Recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform.iViews' iLPR (Intelligent License Plate Recognition) software employs Genetec's proven AutoVu Sharp IP based license plate recognition camera, delivering advanced digital video processing and plate mat...

 March Networks' VideoSphere™ PTZ Auto Tracking analytic wins award for exceptional product innovation March Networks® a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced that its VideoSphere™ PTZ Auto Tracking analytic has won the Security & Safety Award for exceptional product innovation at the Sicurezza 2008 Exhibition, running November 25-28 in Milan, Italy. "We are pleased to recognize March Networks with...

Ottawa Tourism ©TransVu mobile technology solution adopted to protect Ottawa, CanadaCCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other inappropriate activ...