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INTERPOL World launches Strategic Partners Programme to address global security challenges

The Strategic Partners Programme ispart of INTERPOL World 2015 whichwill be held from 14 – 16 April 2015 INTERPOL World has launched a Strategic Partners Programme with leading private-sector security solutions providers to jointly create innovative solutions to real-world security challenges faced by global police organisations, government agencies and the private sector. As part of the programme, stakeholders across the public and private sectors, internatio...

Intersec 2015 attracts record participation from Germany, UK and USA

Epoc Messe Frankfurt has reported international interest in the Intersec 2015 trade fair The world's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Org...

Dallmeier reflects on success at Panomera Roadshows and Security Essen trade fair

The Panomera Showtruck was on the road in Europe for six weeks, accompanied by the Dallmeier Amarok At the end of a six-week tour of Europe, Dallmeier takes stock: resounding successes, for both the Panomera® Roadshow and the appearance at the Essen Security trade fair. After Denmark, the tour passed through Germany and Belgium on its way to France and Switzerland: The Panomera® Showtruck was on the road in Europe for a total of six weeks, accompanied by the Dallmeier...

OnSSI Ocularis Video Management Software and security technology integrations to be demonstrated at Security Canada

OnSSI's Ocularis IP security and surveillance platform delivers open acrchitecture and scalability On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) will demonstrate its industry-leading Ocularis Video Management Software (VMS), as well as innovative technology integrations, at Security Canada Central Conference and Expo (Booth #417), presented by the Canadian Security Association (CANASA), which is being held October 22-23 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Show attendees will have the...

Tyco Security Products hosts educational technology events in Spain

The events allowed participants tomeet with representatives fromTyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently conducted a series of technology events in Spain. The multi-day sessions hosted in late September and October provided educational opportunities to dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers on both current products and n...

Samsung Techwin integrates WiseNetIII newtwork camera with Milestone XProtect video management software

Samsung Techwin’s award winning open platform WiseNetIII network camera series has been successfully integrated with Milestone XProtect® video management software Milestone XProtect VMS is powerful, reliable, easy to use and proven in more than 100,000 installations worldwide. Based on a true open platform, XProtect VMS enables integration with the industry’s widest choice in cameras and best-in-class business solutions, such as access control and video analytics. All of the&nb...

Hikvision DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW 1MP Mini IR PT network camera boosts Easy IP solution range

Hikvision’s range of Easy IP solutions is boosted with the launch of a sophisticated infrared pan & tilt IP camera. The DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW 1MP Mini IR PT network camera is in compact size yet features HD720p real-time video with motorised pan and tilt. The discrete housing also incorporates a built-in microphone and speaker, an SD card slot supporting on-board storage of up to 64 GB, a 100 MB/sec Ethernet interface plus Wi-Fi connectivity. Despite its compact size, the Mini IR PT camera...

VIVOTEK debuts VC8201 compact split-type camera system

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the debut of its compact Split-type Camera System VC8201, which is comprised of two camera units, CU8131 and CU8171, and a VC8201 video core. Designed separately, the bodies of the camera units are much more compact than general network cameras, making them easier to install and harder to notice. The CU8131 and CU8171, two camera units especially developed for the Split-type Camera System, are both designed as recessed dome type. With a 1-Megapixel CMOS sensor and...

Vanderbilt to acquire Siemens' Security Product Business

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.The acquisition will significantly boost Vanderbilt&...

OnSSI recruits Tim Brand as Regional Manager for Southeast US

Tim Brand has extensive experience in business development and channel management OnSSI announces the appointment of Tim Brand as Regional Manager for the Southeast. He brings extensive experience in business development and channel management to the OnSSI sales team and will be instrumental in ensuring growth of OnSSI’s leading Ocularis platform in the region. “Tim is a talented professional with an exceptional ability to understand technology, strategy and the n...

HDcctv Alliance to host technology and product gallery at Security China 2014

The first certified HDcctv 2.0-compliant products will be shown by Dahua and Shany Surveillance video standards organisation the HDcctv Alliance will host a technology and product Gallery at Security China 2014, in Beijing October 28-31. The first certified HDcctv 2.0-compliant products will be shown by Dahua and Shany. Intersil and Semtech will demonstrate long-reach solutions considered for the HDcctv DT 3.0 standard. The HDcctv 2.0 standards – ratified in February 20...

Hikvision and Western Digital host joint video surveillance seminar in Dubai

The seminar was held to promote Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and Western Digital’s Purple hard drives Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, hosted a joint seminar with Western Digital, the leading supplier of hard drives, at the Ramada Hotel in Dubai on September 18. The seminar was held to promote the latest technologies from both companies: Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and WD’s...

IP Security Reps announces two new promotions adding to its leadership team

IPSR names Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming roles in providing direction and leadership IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer’s representative firm, recently announced two new promotions adding to its leadership team. IPSR has named Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming substantial roles in providing direction and leadership to the company. Both parties have extensive management experience and h...

Matrix to showcase security solutions at IFSEC India 2014 in New Delhi

Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade Security and Telecom solutions is participating in IFSEC India. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation. COSEC ARC i...

SourceSecurity.com attends Avigilon’s Video Analytics launch event in London

The HD video appliance combines a PoE network switch along with full video management server SourceSecurity.com recently attended Avigilon’s Video Analytics launch event at the High Commission of Canada in London to discover more about the latest additions to the company’s product portfolio. The event began with a presentation by Mark Buckland, Regional Sales Manager at Avigilon, on the benefits of the latest product in the analytics range, the HD Video Appliance...

Hikvision offers DS-2CD2T series of megapixel cameras with infrared gain glass for small and medium enterprises

Homes, offices and small-to-medium enterprises are set to benefit from the addition of Hikvision’s advanced EXIR Bullet network cameras to its easy IP solution line-up. The DS-2CD2T series of 2- and 3-megapixel cameras feature high-performance LED light sources and a revolutionary rectangular lens for seamless HD formatting but now boast Infrared Gain Glass for ultimate light transmittance and unparalleled levels of night-time surveillance. The DS-2CD2T series also features 3D DNR and DWD...

Avigilon Corporation expands security product portfolio with the addition of HD Video Appliance series

Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the HD Video Appliance series to its expanding product portfolio. The HD Video Appliance series delivers the performance of the award-winning Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, dramatically simplifies system design, and increases ease of installation. A turnkey product, the HD Video Appliance series enables end-users to reduce both installation time and cost...

Vicon names Bret McGowan as Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa

Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketing analyst and has since held many positions Vicon Industries, Inc. designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, recently announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organisation. Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketi...

Galaxy Control Systems appoints David Terrill as Global Application Engineer for Western U.S

As Global Application Engineer, Terrill will lead dealer training and technical support programs for the Western U.S territory Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has hired David Terrill as a Global Application Engineer for the Western U.S territory. Terrill has worked in the security and life safety industry for more than two decades, holding NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IV Certification since 1994. &l...

Meyertech to demonstrate FUSION-Eclipse video management software at Milipol 2014 in Qatar

Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software Meyertech, the leading British developer of ONVIF VMS, will be attending the Milipol 2014 event in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition Centre. During the course of the event Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software. The focus of the demonstration will be ONVIF Interoperability. As the leading British developer of ONVIF...

Avigilon appoints Margaret Herndon as Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications

Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Margaret Herndon to Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness for its industry-lead...

ABUS Group recalls successful participation at Security Essen 2014 in Germany

The four ABUS group companies presented their new packaging concept as well as sales support solutions Around 40,000 visitors from over 110 countries flocked to the Messe Essen conference centre in the last week of September 2014. When they arrived, the many attendees were welcomed with the ABUS Group's conference motto: "Welcome to a world of security". At our 550 m² exhibition space, they were able to see the networked security solutions available to the consumers of to...

Security division of Oncam Technologies - Oncam continues Asian expansion with Delhi office opening

Oncam Technologies CEO FirasBashee said there is no better placethan India to launch new technology Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, formally launched its regional office in India at an event held on 14th October at the British High Commissioner's residence in Delhi. The following day, representatives from more than 120 leading businesses, as well as local dignitaries, attended a technology seminar there, which showcased Oncam’s award-winning...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) calls for increased engagement in CCTV standards development

The BSIA has outlined a numberof changes which are set to affectthe CCTV landscape Rapid development in the field of CCTV standards and regulation has prompted the British Security Industry Association to call for increased engagement by industry practitioners in standards committees and working groups. In a letter to business leaders in the CCTV sector, the BSIA’s Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, outlines a number of forthcoming changes set to a...

Pelco by Schneider Electric announces appointment of Kim Loy as Vice President of Marketing

As Vice President of Marketing, KimLoy will drive strategic marketinginitiatives on a global level  Pelco by Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Kim Loy to the role of Vice President of Marketing for the Pelco Video Line of Business. In this role, Loy will drive strategic marketing initiatives on a global level in support of the company’s continued investment and commitment to its Pelco IP video surveillance solutions. "Kim has a great de...

LILIN North America joins D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point program

The partnership enhances the MVP program by providing LILIN's product library to D-Tools system integrator users D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, announced recently that LILIN North America has officially joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. LILIN is a global manufacturer of IP video cameras, recording devices, and software. Now, D-Tools SIX users will be able to utilise immediate, free access to the entire database of...

Hikvision releases BIM security camera range for building information modelling

Hikvision, a multiple award-winning innovator of video surveillance products and solutions, now presents a new line of BIM security cameras that can be integrated seamlessly with specifiers’ and engineers’ Autodesk Revit models. This content is available via Autodesk Seek, a leading web service that allows users to find, preview, and download BIM components from a library of over 66,000 items. The finished design is a marriage of value engineering and aesthetic coordination. Securit...

BSIA hosts CoESS General Assembly 25th anniversary celebrations

The assembly saw debates on pan-European issues, regulatory provisions and best practice More than a hundred security experts from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the CoESS General Assembly, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). CoESS - the Confederation of European Security Services - is the Brussels-based European trade association for all national private security trade associations across the continent, of wh...

STANLEY Security announces TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program for higher education market

STANLEY Security's Grant Program will provide the opportunity to enhance safety and security across the country STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces this year’s TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program, now open to the higher education market. In its second year, the STANLEY Security TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program will provide the opportunity to enhance safe...

Tavcom appoints Chris Pinder to lead marketing and development activities

Chris has carried out important roles for the BSIA and NSI during a career span of over 17 years Tavcom Training has announced the appointment of Chris Pinder to spearhead its marketing and development activities. Chris is well known throughout the security industry, having carried out important roles for the BSIA and NSI during a career which spans 17 years. “I have known Tavcom for as long as I have been in the industry,” said Chris. “I am thrilled to have...