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All-in-one ID card system features High Definition PrintingHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the introduction of the Fargo HDP5000 card identity system at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. The system includes the hardware, software and materials needed to create secure, professional ID cards with superior print quality using retransfer technology.  The HDP5000 system joins HID's suite of Fa...

Optelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced  the launch of its new comprehensive line of video cameras at the 2008 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 2 - 4).The introduction of these cameras strengthens Optelecom-NKF's position as a leading force in the global IP Surveillance market, enhancing the Company's reputation as an innovator of networked video solutions and game-changing video codecs and network video recorders.The new...

On stand 16117 at IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Seen for the first time in the UK will be the Bosch Divar MR, a new generation CCTV management technology that combines the very highest quality digital video recording with the ability to view and control cameras, handle alarms and monitor device status - all through a common interface.The Di...

March Networks™, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cieffe S.p.A. and its related company, Insignis Technologies S.r.l.  Cieffe, based in Milan, Italy, develops high performance IP video surveillance solutions used by leading European financial institutions and a number of high profile airport, government and commercial industrial clients for mission-critical security applications...

Genetec recently announced that the Office of Housing in Victoria, Australia, has adopted Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the residents of approximately 7,000 dwellings within the city's affordable housing development projects.Currently, 72 individual sites are being monitored by over 700 cameras, which function over a wireless Ethernet network, linking all buildings back to a central monitoring station.  By the end of the project, the Omnicast system is expec...

Available from UK / Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Limited is a new range of Fujinon 3-megapixel vari-focal CCTV lenses designed for the latest high resolution 1/3 or ¼ inch format cameras, which are now being introduced to meet the growing demand for high-quality images that enable information acquisition and subject recognition, rather than just viewing.It is anticipated that Pyser-SGI will show the lenses for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2008 in May.The new "YV" range emp...

Paxton Access Inc., the American sales office for the UK's leading manufacturer of access control Paxton Access, has appointed Tim Rose as their account manager for Florida.Tim will be the point of contact for installation companies throughout the State, assisting them with installation, specification, and training on Net2 networked access control.With over 25 years in the security industry, Tim's knowledge of the American security market is impressive to say the least.  Gained from various...

Mango DSP, a leading provider of intelligent video servers for the CCTV, video surveillance and homeland security defence markets, and Steelbox Networks, developer of the world's fastest media appliance, have signed a partnership agreement.  The partnership will present the industry with a comprehensive intelligent video, processing, distribution, and storage and management solution.Current and future customers of Steelbox video surveillance network solutions will now have the option to int...

CEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, is set to release a range of new products at IFSEC 2008, including the AC2000 Lite security management system for small to medium sized facilities, as well as the S610e Fingerprint card reader.  Visit Stand 1046, Access Control Hall 6, IFSEC, NEC, Birmingham from 12-15 May.Taking advantage of core software features within the industry renowned AC2000 SE security system, AC2000 Lite provides a feature rich, yet affordable acc...

Attendees of ISC West in Las Vegas will see firsthand the innovation built into Bosch's IP products: this embedded technology enables our products to make independent decisions before sharing information with an operator or other devices on the network.Attendees can experience the advanced technology in Bosch CCTV cameras by taking part in an IP camera challenge at the company's booth.  Participants will be tasked with "stealing" an object from a staged scene under video surveilla...

Milestone Systems, a leading global provider of open platform IP video management software, has announced a new Marketing Manager based out of headquarters in Denmark: Jens Taarnskov.The security industry's growing uptake of IP technology is well illustrated by the success of Milestone Systems.  As a company on the forefront of developing IP video software for best-of-breed integrated solutions, the ongoing addition of new partners, country offices and employees is keeping pace with the spe...

CCTV manufacturer TeleEye has helped tackle illicit rubbish dumping and fly-tipping throughout 15 local authorities in the Republic of Ireland.TEC Security Services installed TeleEye CCTV transmission systems to allow remote operators to view live images and record evidence of unlawful littering at multiple recycling points and common fly-tipping sites.  An in-built audio facility enables the operators to give verbal instructions to legitimate site users or issue warning messages to litter...

A leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ISC West 2008 show next month in Las Vegas.  The following are among the new products slated for display at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the industry, Spectra IV IP provides seamless integration into all video securi...

Twenty-year-old budding entrepreneur Paul Reddington is celebrating after being named apprentice to one of the region's business stars.Paul, a keen cricketer from Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, is the first "apprentice" to Sukhi Ghuman, managing director of the Octavian Group - the organization famous for putting ex-Ghurkhas into IKEA.  And it's a great opportunity for Paul to learn from someone who has been named Businessman of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Emerging Leader of...

To help better control and manage its citywide wireless video surveillance system during Super Bowl XLII, the Phoenix Police Department relied on its best-in-breed IP video management solution from OnSSI.  The OnSSI solution controls and manages over three dozen video surveillance cameras in and around downtown Phoenix, providing law enforcement officials with the ability to closely watch over the 200,000 spectators, citizens and dignitaries in town during the weekend of Super Bowl XLII.The...

The school installed 5 KeyWatchers and Perkins is pleased with online monitoring Key control system solidly recommended in testimonials If keeping track of your car keys or house keys can sometimes be a challenge, imagine what it must be like to have responsibility for the day to day management of hundreds of keys, all coming and going and being used by a multitude of individuals. But if you ask this question of Bob Perkins, Director of Safety and Security at the Southern...

Paxton Access Limited, the UK's market leading manufacturer of access control systems, will be unveiling two great additions to the Net2 control unit family at IFSEC 2008, NEC Birmingham.  Net2 plus and Net2 nano now make it even easier to introduce Net2 access control to a building.Net2 plus allows direct connection to a standard TCP/IP Ethernet network using a RJ45 plug.  This greatly increases the flexibility of installation options on sites that have an existing LAN/Wan networ...

Genetec recently announced that within the last four months, five independent police departments within the State of Texas selected AutoVu, Genetec's advanced license plate recognition (LPR) solution, to automate the recovery of stolen vehicles.  Currently, Houston PD, Corpus Christi PD, Del Rio PD, El Paso PD and Montgomery County Sherriff's Department, all located in Texas, have each equipped their team of officers with AutoVu.Previous to the automation of checking license plates, of...

Siemens Building Technologies will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008, using this international exhibition to present a comprehensive range of security and fire safety products, including innovative security solutions.The Siemens stand 8048 (Hall 6) will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point.Interoperability is a key focus for Siemens, offering the capa...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced the addition of new senior staff, the creation of an additional sales territory, and the expansion of its headquarters to accommodate continued growth.Brivo has enjoyed strong sales growth over the past several years.  A rapidly expanding product line and projected sales increases in both North America and in new international markets require the addition of senior staff, as well a...

EVT Technologies, a developer of networked video management and recording software, recently announced the completion of its corporate identity change.  The new identity is designed to better reflect EVT as a company that simplifies video management and provides the market with genuinely useful video surveillance solutions that solve real market needs, both for the integrators and end users.In video surveillance sites, a major challenge is finding a way to efficiently and cost effectively m...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that the City of Tahlequah in Oklahoma is using eleven Schlage HandPunch 3000 terminals to track and manage the city's 129 employees.  Eight of the hand geometry terminals reside on the city's network, while three remote locations use dial-up mode to transfer time and attendance data from the HandPunch time clocks directly to the HR Department."Having the HandPunch terminals working in tandem with our Novatime time and attendance...

The failure to maintain specific conditions such as temperature and humidity in a building can be detrimental to many industries; the damage caused is the biggest cause of insurance claims in the UK each year.Dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, ADI-GARDINER (UK) has announced it is to become a distributor of the EnviroAlert critical environment monitoring products manufactured by Winland Electronics, Inc., a long-term supplier to ADI in the USA.  EnviroAlert mon...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has announced its half-year financial results.  The company reported an increase in product revenues of 48% to £9.18m ($18.6m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2008, with operating profit increasing by 269% to £1.29m ($2.62m).  This follows a similar trend in previous years, where IndigoVision outperformed similar companies in the increasingly important IP Video Security sector.C...

Siemens Building Technologies has been awarded a contract to maintain all the electronic security equipment across London landmark, the Canary Wharf estate.The deal follows a tough competitive tender and will see Siemens take responsibility for the security equipment of all Canary Wharf-managed buildings and infrastructure within the 97-acre site.Siemens is to put in a team of on-the-ground engineers who will manage a multi-faceted security system that includes CCTV, vehicle scanning, road block...

The BM-ET330 Iris Reader from Panasonic System Solutions Company is being deployed in Clear kiosks at airports around the U.S. as part of Clear®, the airport security fast-pass system operated by Verified Identity Pass, Inc.®.  Clear was developed to help speed frequent travellers through security checkpoints, typically in four minutes or less.  Clear, which is already available to 100,000+ members at 14 airports across the country, utilizes biometric data in the enrolment and...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

Paxton Access Inc, a specialist manufacturer of access control systems, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with TransTech Systems Inc.Paxton Access is a market leader in the UK and Europe and strongly believes that their systems are a good fit for the US market.  Incorporated in the US 18 months ago, Paxton Access systems have been warmly received by many US installation companies.Key to Paxton Access' success in the UK and Europe has been their commitment to designing an...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the appointment of Lars Paulsson as Regional Director for the Europe, Middle East & Africa region (EMEA).  Paulsson brings more than 15 years of brand strategy and marketing expertise in international roles to Axis to further strengthen the company's EMEA organization.  Paulsson works out of the Lund office (Sweden) and reports directly to Bodil Sonesson Gallon, Vice President, global sales of Ax...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it has been selected to provide a video analytics solution for a Texas hospital to ensure 24-hour operation and security at its emergency room.The hospital recently deployed the solution at its emergency room in conjunction with surveillance cameras to alert nursing staff when patients arrive at the entrance or if someone should slip and fall outside the building.  The system automatically...