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SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC WestThe Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC West in Las Vegas in March.The NPS is the security industry's premier awards-based marketing program, and the 2010 event will feature several enhancements, including revised categories that reflect the evolution of the industry and an exclusive space on the show floor where produ...

The three new Arecont Vision reps are: ProSource, RW Sales and Southeast Security Products Arecont Vision, provider of the industry's broadest line of IP-based megapixel video cameras, announces the addition of three new U.S. manufacturer's representative organizations; ProSource, RW Sales and Southeast Security Products. The announcement, made by Scott Schafer, Arecont Vision's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is intended to further solidify their strong core...

Becky Zhou has been promoted to Arecont Vision's Director of Sales, Asia PacificArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces three new sales management appointments to improve channel support and work with Arecont Vision's reseller partners to meet growing demand for the unparalleled image quality and resolution available with megapixel video. One addition and two promotions within the sales management team will substantially strengthen Arecont Vision's...

Mr. John Steen, Vice President of Strategic Accounts Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces Mr. John Steen as their new Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this new position, Mr. Steen will be responsible for Arecont Vision's global distributor and system integrator business with a primary focus in the Americas."I am pleased to announce John's appointment to this new position of Vice President of Strategic Accounts. His wealth of industr...

Event provided comprehensive offering of products, education and networking for the Northeast security marketThis year's ISC East realised an increase in attendance, contradicting the trending of nearly all security events in 2009. With the official results of the third-party attendance audit still pending, this year's preliminary results showed just over 6,000 buyers in attendance at ISC East, held October 28-29, 2009 in New York City, a 1% increase from the 2008 event. Reflecting the growing n...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Alex Pazos as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the AmericasSamsung Techwin America - CCTV division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Alex Pazos has been hired as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the Americas, responsible for all sales field support for partners in the United States, Latin America, and Canada."Alex's technical background, field support experience, and CCTV industry qu...

Supercircuits announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the companySupercircuits, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential video surveillance solutions, recently announced that The Carlyle Group has invested an additional $10 million in the Texas-based company. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, first purchased a controlling interest in Supercircuits in August 2006. This new capital will be used to invest in ne...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

  Walter Fitzpatrick has been appointed to head Axis Security's electronic systems division Walter Fitzpatrick has joined the Axis Security Group of Companies, to head up its electronic systems division. He will report directly to Jonathan Levine, the Group Managing Director. Walter will play a lead role in developing Axis Security's systems capabilities, designing and installing sophisticated CCTV and access control solutions for a range of applications, notably within the retail...

IndigoVision's IP Video technology is at the heart of a major 4-year CCTV upgrade to the Welland Canal section of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Dubbed Highway H2O, the Seaway is the safe, reliable and environmentally friendly transportation route of choice to the heart of North America. IndigoVision's position as a technology leader in IP Video is underpinned by the numerous projects that have been field proven over a number of years, such as the one for the Welland Canal. The all-Canadian Welland...

 Axis moves up to fourth in world rankings of vendors providing video surveillance equipmentThe 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment" is based on data compiled in 2008 and provides an overall view of the video surveillance market for both traditional analog manufacturers and the network video market where Axis is active.In the report, Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category - vendors providing video...

 Colorado schools tighten security measures with IP surveillance technology from ACTi CorporationSince the Columbine High School incident in Littleton, Colorado, school districts throughout the state have been making an active effort to provide a safer learning environment for students and teachers. Due to the size and scope of providing a safer environment for school districts, IP Surveillance technology has become the standard in educational institutions throughout Colorado. Fal...

Pelco IP Road Shows visited 27 major citiesPelco has announced that its IP Road Shows have been a great success, visiting 27 major cities across the U.S. and Canada in just four months. More than 2,000 participants benefited from this free Pelco IP Road Show series."We are very pleased with the tremendous response and large number of attendees at each event. Participants had many great things to say and enjoyed their own chance to plug into the power of Pelco IP," says Paul Novak, Vice...

Pelco has agreed to accept the resignation of four of its manufacturer's representative firmsPelco management announced recently that the company has agreed to accept the resignation of four of its manufacturer's representative firms, effective October 1, 2009. With this mutually agreed upon action Pelco will continue to build its reputation for providing industry-leading customer service by streamlining its management structure, increasing its front-line selling resources and building more tigh...

SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits promisesto offer security dealers the best value in the industryWith the recent introductions of several new regional Manufacturer Representative Groups and additions to the programme's dedicated sales, support and product management teams, the SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits is building on its promise to offer security dealers the best value in the industry. Programme elements include a dealer-only website, an exclusive line of premium b...

The partnership demonstrates Avigilon's commitment to security at sports venues around the world Avigilon recently announced that it has been named a founding partner of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi, a leading-edge academic organization dedicated to studying techniques to mitigate the security risks inherent with large spectator sport venues. As a founding partner, Avigilon has made a three-year commitment to suppor...

Pelco is pleased to announce many new products, which will all be exhibited at the ASIS International A leader in the manufacturing of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce many new products, which will all be exhibited at the ASIS International show next week in Anaheim, California. The following are among the new products slated for display at the show (Pelco booth No. 1901, Hall C):High Definition Dome CamerasSetting a new standard of performance and usability for HD IP d...

The city of Burbank, Ill., which neighbours Chicago and has a population of more than 28,000, has installed a new video surveillance system using 22 Sony SNC-RX Series IP network security cameras to aid the police department in preventing and solving crimes. Since completion of the upgrade in November 2008, images captured by the cameras have helped police make more than 13 arrests and recorded evidence for use in more than 45 cases. The cameras are programmed to patrol and move from position to...

Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division appoints Claudemir Martins as Application Engineer Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Claudemir Martins has been hired as the new Application Engineer for the South Cone region of Latin America. Claudemir is responsible for all technical support for customers located in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile."Claudemir's technical background along with...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organization for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

Tom Galvin to direct product management for GVI SecurityGVI Security recently announced that Tom Galvin, technical consultant to manufacturers and software vendors for video surveillance products, security consultant for critical infrastructure projects, monthly columnist, patent holder on voice over IP systems, and founder and ex-president of NetVideo Consulting, will direct product management for the company. On May 21, 2009, GVI announced that it had acquired a suite of Video Management...

Pelco management welcomes Jean-Baptiste Hazard as Vice President of Pelco Asia PacificPelco management is proud to welcome Jean-Baptiste Hazard as the new Vice President of Pelco Asia Pacific (APAC). Hazard replaces Herve Fages who has taken on the role as Pelco Director of Global Marketing.Hazard joins the Pelco team after more than 10 years with Schneider Electric, working in areas from strategy and logistics to general management. Hazard has considerable experience working in dynamic and chan...

SIA, DSA to conduct webinar on September 9thSIA, in conjunction with the Document Security Alliance (DSA), will conduct a webinar on proposed revisions to the federal "REAL ID Act" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.Real ID established new security requirements for driver's licenses in 2005 that have been strongly opposed by many states and privacy advocates. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has proposed the "PASS ID Act" (S. 1261) to replace REAL ID's mandates with requirements...

Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate SpokespersonEffective immediately, Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate Spokesperson. In this new role, Rhodes is available to address all media requests for Pelco corporate news and information, as well as handle all requests for interviews with Pelco employees.As a member of the Marketing Communications Department at Pelco, Rhodes reports directly to Howard Carder, Senior Marketing Communications Manager...

 Organisers of track and field event deploy Aviglon's security solution to deliver a safe and secure environment In June, 2009, the University of Toronto hosted a world-class track and field meet featuring such renowned international athletes as Usain Bolt and Shawn Chambers, Gold and Silver medalists at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Making the safety and security of spectators and athletes a top priority, U of T deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System including two Avigilon 16 megapixel...

Pelco is proud to announce that the company is now an official ENERGY STAR PartnerPelco is now an official ENERGY STAR Partner. Pelco earned this honor as a result of the company's ongoing "Go Green" Initiative.ENERGY STAR made the partnership official on June 2, 2009. Pelco applied for the partnership after more than two years of dedication to conserve energy, through efforts from facility-wide recycling to installing improved lighting."We are dedicated to doing our part to prote...

Pelco and Fluidmesh® products easily integrate with each otherPelco and Fluidmesh Networks are pleased to announce the successful integration of Fluidmesh wireless platforms with multiple top Pelco video products.Pelco and Fluidmesh® products easily integrate with each other, creating some of the best video security solutions and security projects in the market, according to Pelco management."We are pleased to have successfully integrated our video security products with Fluidmesh,...

Over 800 camera units have been installed at the loading centreVandal-resistant mini dome cameras from California-based Rainbow CCTV have been installed at loading centres operated by leading transportation company South-eastern Freight Lines. South-eastern Freight Lines are a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in the general commodities sector with a fleet of 2,700 tractors and 7,850 trailers which allows the company to consolidate freight from multiple shippers into single truckloads....

Julia Morgenstern, new Marketing Manager, Samsung Techwin America - CCTV DivisionSamsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, today announced that Julia Morgenstern has been hired as the new Marketing Manager to handle all marketing efforts in both North America and Latin America. "With the growth of our CCTV Division and the expansion of our product line, it became necessary to add to our management team to help support our marketing progra...