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 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employeesThe 2009 PSA-TEC conference, held in St. Charles, Illinois, was a success for Pelco and employees. Earning a prestigious PSA Security Network award, Pelco as well as several Pelco employees took home awards.Pelco is the proud recipient of a 2009 PSA Star Award. This award is the result of member surveys on overall products, support, pricing, and service to the membership, recognising those PSA vend...

NVT has released a Hybrid Video surveillance application guide for CCTV designers, specifiers and installersNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has released an all-encompassing UTP Hybrid Video™ Applications Guide. Designed to assist CCTV designers, specifiers and installers to obtain high-performance results for their CCTV camera image transmission, the guide features a wide variety of system solutions information. Included is practical content on 'real-world' application examples, bre...

 Pelco announced the removal of Endura certification requirement for selling Endura EncodersPelco is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, it has removed the Endura certification requirement for selling Endura NET5301T and NET5308T Encoders. Now, Pelco's line of Endura IP video encoders is also available for use with non-Endura recording and management devices.This is good news for customers who want more choices for keeping their existing analog dome cameras while migrating to I...

 Stan Schreyer, VP of North American SalesFluidmesh Networks, a major manufacturer of wireless systems for security applications based on mesh networking technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Schreyer to VP of North American Sales. Schreyer, a pioneer in the field of computer product sales, brings over 25 years of experience in building and managing sales teams. Prior to joining Fluidmesh, Schreyer held positions of Vice President of Sales at Exinda Networks and Firetid...

 Convergint joins the growing list of integrators to partner with ComNetCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, known as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has been added to the product offering of Convergint Technologies. Convergint Technologies is a North American service-based company that designs, installs, and maintains building systems, with a dedicated focus in the areas of electronic security, fire alarm & life safet...

 The newly designed website extends the reach of AFI's popular V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solutions by serving a broad audience Visitors to the American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) booth at this year's ISC West got the opportunity to get a hands-on demonstration of the resources available through the company's recently re-designed website. The newly designed website extends the reach of AFI's popular V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solutions by serving a broad audience of architects and enginee...

American Fibertek displayed enhanced and expanded product suite at ISC West 2009American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI), the security industry's leading independent supplier of transmission solutions for security applications, made a strong showing at ISC West 2009 with enhancements to their V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solution and new fiber optic transmission solutions. Additionally, the company launched its new website that combines expanded functionality and ease of navigation to create a productiv...

Altronix is displaying a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions at ISC WestAs technology evolves to serve the changing needs of integrated video surveillance and security systems, Altronix continues to expand the scope of its product suite with a wealth of new solutions, designed to supply reliable and consistent power with added functionality. At ISC West 2009, Altronix displayed a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions to...

 Pelco to demonstrate integration with third-party cameras and storage at ISC WestExpanding its commitment to open and integrated systems, Pelco will be demonstrating upcoming integration with third-party camera and storage suppliers at the ISC West 2009 show in Las Vegas.Booth visitors (Pelco Booth #14041) will have the opportunity to see the use of storage onto a fibre-channel SAN, as well as recording, display, and playback of third-party IP cameras with the enterprise-class Endura IP vi...

 SAMSUNG | GVI Security's video camera system covers over 70% of one of Mexico's most crime-ridden citiesSAMSUNG | GVI Security recently announced that Naucalpan de Juarez, a city of over 1 million people on the outskirts of Mexico City, is using SAMSUNG | GVI Security cameras to help better police the city, one of Mexico's most industrialized municipalities. Because of the accelerated development of its industry, today Naucalpan is considered one of the most important municipalities i...

 Pelco appoints Clifford S. Holtz of Nortel Networks, as Senior Vice President, Americas SalesPelco is pleased to announce that Mr. Clifford S. Holtz has joined the executive management team of Pelco as its new Senior Vice President, Americas Sales, reporting to Mr. Dean A. Meyer, Pelco President and CEO. Holtz comes to Pelco from Nortel Networks Corporation in Denver, Colorado, where he was President of Enterprise Sales, North American."The addition of Cliff our management team brings...

Bawadi Mall deploys Optelecom-NKF's range of proven fiber-optics transmitters and receiversOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance products and solutions, today provided an update of their ongoing video surveillance project at the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.The Bawadi Mall opened its first phase of development to visitors on January 29th of this year. At 861,000 square feet the two-level shopping mall, when completed, will be the largest in the eastern regi...

  Rick Acle, ComNet's newly appointed Western Regional Sales ManagerCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Rick Acle to fill a role in managing the company's Western United States and Canadian customers. Rick will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its manufacturer's representatives and customers. Introducing ComNet'...

Firetide network is integral part of mobile wireless solution designed for hazardous environmentsIn the United Kingdom, a major oil refinery offsite based in Milford Haven recently announced a new wireless network to assist in monitoring offsite operations that deal with large amounts of flammable gas and liquid. The network features explosion-proof and intrinsically safe technologies from the U.K.'s Extronics and integrated wireless mesh networking nodes from Los Gatos, Calif.-based Firetide In...

  Theia's wide angle lens to be installed in Murrieta Valley Unified School DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified School District in southern California has awarded a contract to upgrade its security system at 18 schools and an administration facility. The system specified Theia's award winning ultra wide lenses. At one of the district's high schools a security system upgrade will replace 170 existing analog cameras with just 43 IQinVision megapixel cameras using ultra wide lenses from...

  AMG teams up with N-Tron on several projects involving Ethernet technologyAMG Systems Ltd. recently announced that they have entered a global OEM agreement with US based N-Tron Corporation, a world leading manufacturer of industrial strength Ethernet switches.  Under the new agreement, AMG Systems will sell N-Tron products and provide global technical and commercial support.Founder and MD of AMG Systems, Dr. Alan Hayes, says, "AMG has experienced significant market gro...

  Steven Carrozzo will be responsible for managing the growing sales demand for the ComNet product lineSteven Carrozzo to head sales effort on behalf of ComNet for the Americas Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Steven Carrozzo to be the company's Vice President of Sales.  Steve will be responsible for company's sales efforts within North and So...

 American Fibertek will introduce its new range of fiber optic transmission products at ASIS 2008Reaffirming its commitment to legacy systems and their leading line of core fibre optic transmission products designed specifically for security applications, American Fibertek, Inc. is displaying several new point-to-point fibre transmission solutions here at ASIS 2008.  The new products include unique new contact closure systems that do not require any soldering, as well as a selection of...

  Milestone IP video management  offers Cumberland Country Courthouse proactive control of security systemMilestone XProtect Enterprise: a simple and effective surveillance solution.The Sheriff's Office in charge of protecting the Cumberland County Courthouse had an outdated analog system that provided little useful evidence for prosecutions.  Implementing a market-leading surveillance solution based on the user-friendly Milestone IP video management...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently the appointment of Ethan Vons as Director of Global Customer Services responsible for US, EMEA and APAC support centres.  ioimage is currently doing business in 35 countries and maintains a global network of over 100 business partners.Vons has a proven track record of managing global customer service departments and establishing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs and technical servi...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc, a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced it received an ‘A' rating on an independent customer performance survey conducted by ICMA International, focused on the Americas market.ICMA International, a renowned bureau for international market research, granted Optelecom-NKF, Inc., an "A" certification rating based on a survey conducted among a cross-section of the Company's customers located in North America and Latin...

March Networks, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced  that CIEFFE™, a March Networks company, has been selected by a leading international hospitality group to supply its award-winning IP video surveillance solution for installation at the customer's premiere hotel property in the United Arab Emirates. The customer, which manages some of the world's most prestigious hotels and hospitality-related businesses, selected the CIE...

Spirit Mountain Casino was built to serve the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, its members, and surrounding communities by promoting economic diversity through improved housing, educational investment, and cultural programs.  And like so many gaming facilities around the world, the Spirit Mountain Casino campus has a need to grow.  Their ‘South Expansion Project' began in early 2007 to add more than 130,000 square feet of space to include an events / entertainment centre, conf...

Senstar, a world leader in perimeter intrusion detection technology recently unveiled a new name and logo to reflect a fresh, 21st century image."It was time for a change - our name and look was dated and needed a revamp," said ompany president Brian Rich.  "All of our sales and marketing materials were under review and needed updating, so it was an ideal time to rethink our name, brand and logo."The logo, in which the letters are composed of a newer more modern fon...

Moxa Technologies, a leading manufacturer of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity, is using Ethernet technology to better maintain and control their installations.  The company is an innovator in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry, with installations all over the world.  The customer has developed numerous "wind farm" sites and relies on the benefits efficient and reliable networks bring to managem...