IP security & surveillance news

MOBOTIX opens new technology briefing centre in New York headquarters

 Mobotix is known worldwide for its network camera technology and hemispheric surveillance solutionsMOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, has opened a state-of-the-art technology briefing centre at its North American headquarters. MOBOTIX will leverage the new venue to showcase its innovative technologies, and provide first-hand demonstrations on the benefits of the MOBOTIX decentralised network camera technology and its hemispheric surv...

Ciprian Suciu promoted as Vice President, Sales-Europe by Infinova

 Vice President, Sales-Europe Ciprian Suciu will be responsible for the entire range of Infinova productsInfinova announced that Ciprian Suciu will be entirely accountable for Infinova business in Europe, including sales, technical support and operations. With aid from U.S. headquarters, Suciu will be responsible for the entire range of Infinova products, including IP, megapixel and analogue surveillance cameras and components, camera accessories, monitors, power supplies and fibre optic co...

British Security Industry Association announces Annual Security Personnel Awards 2011

   James Kelly, Chief Executive, BSIA said that selection of winners was quite difficult due to high standard entrantsThe regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2011 have been announced.The awards recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best...

Bosch Security Systems begins its Video Solutions tour 2011

 The Bosch Video Solutions tour follows two routes covering northern and southern Europe separatelyBosch began its new Video Solutions tour in Copenhagen visiting cities across Europe and beyond. Aimed at system integrators, consultants, engineers and distributors, the tour gives people the opportunity to catch up with the latest in security solutions and experience them first-hand. People can also find out about the benefits and features of Bosch products directly from on-site specialists....

Diebold to sponsor the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West 2011

 Diebold is the top-level sponsor of SIA's Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West, an international security eventThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to welcome Diebold as the top-level sponsor of the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West.Diebold, a leading security integrator that provides comprehensive protection and detection solutions to the commercial, financial, government and retail markets, is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, vice president...

Genetec receives Montreal’s 2011 Top Employers award for the 6th consecutive time

 Genetec was selected as one of the Montreal's Top Employers of 2011 Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that it has been selected for the 6th time in a row as one of Montreal's Top Employers. This special designation pays tribute to select Montreal-area employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.Organisations that enter this competition are evaluated by the editors of Canada's T...

Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras received UL® Listing

  Arecont Vision is the first high volume megapixel security camera manufacturer to UL list its products Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that a wide range of Arecont Vision megapixel camera models have achieved UL listing by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. under the UL-60950-1 standard for Information Technology Equipment. Arecont Vision is the first high volume megapixel security camera manufacturer to UL list its...

SANYO to demonstrate benefits of full HD camera technology at IFSEC 2011

 The full HD camera technology offered by SANYO captures superb quality imagesSANYO believes that installers, system integrators, consultants and specifiers need to see for themselves the superb quality of the images which can be captured by Full HD cameras. SANYO's stand C70 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2011 will therefore be dominated by demonstration areas of the remarkable technology that can deliver evidence grade video, as well as minimise installation costs by reducing the number of cameras re...

Prominent figures Jeb Bush and Vicente Fox to be keynote speakers at ASIS 2011

 ASIS 2011, the leading security event, will feature the latest security technology and innovationsASIS International, the largest organisation for security professionals worldwide, announces that Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, and Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will be keynote speakers at the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2011), to be held Sept. 19-22 (Monday-Thursday) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fl.As the 43rd G...

Mayflex to provide advise on IP network security at IFSEC 2011

 Gary Harmer, Security Sales Director, Mayflex In 2011, Mayflex is coming to IFSEC as a trusted IP advisor, with an aim to help both those new to IP obtain a greater understanding and also to support those already established IP players through their expertise and experience.In Hall 4, Stand C20, Mayflex will be helping anyone who is new to IP by offering basic introductory advice and answering any initial queries. They will also be showcasing their best in class products and design solutio...

Next Level Security Systems’ networked security solutions now available to PSA members

 Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutionsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, has announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic cooperative representing security system integrators.The PSA Security Network is an organisation that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and ali...

Honeywell provides full member status to HM Technologies Ltd in trained specifier certification programme

  Honeywell provides HM Technologies Ltd with full member status in its Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme Honeywell announced that HM Technologies Ltd, a leading independent UK security consultancy, has achieved Full Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme.The Full Member certification recognises the substantial investment made by HM Technologies Ltd in training its staff on Honeywell security products to ensure opti...

Optex to showcase perimeter protection security systems at the Counter Terror Expo

 Optex Europe will exhibit its complete perimeter protection offerings from its REDWALL to Fiber SenSys rangesLeading detector business Optex Europe will be showcasing its complete perimeter protection offering from its REDWALL and Fiber SenSys ranges at the Counter Terror Expo at the Olympia in London on April 19th and 20th.Included on the stand will be the award winning REDSCAN laser detector which when mounted vertically, creates a 60-metre detection area that functions li...

IQinVision establishes new 5-year product warranty programme

 IQinVision has established a new product warranty programme with standard 5-year "bumper-to-bumper" warranty IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced a new product warranty programme that represents the best in the industry.IQinVision has established a standard 5-year "bumper-to-bumper" warranty on the IQeye Alliance-mini dome camera line and a 3-year warranty on all other IQeye cameras. Unlike other manufacturers in the industry,...

Compro and Seedonk collaborate to launch wireless network video monitoring cameras

 Compro Technology and Seedonk together launched the wireless network video monitoring camerasCompro Technology, a leading manufacturer of PC-TV, digital audio/video, and IP security products for the IT and consumer markets and Seedonk, a platform for viewing, managing and sharing camera feed over the Internet, announced a partnership that will provide consumers with the latest line of high-quality, high-definition wireless network cameras for video monitoring. The Compro wireless network c...

Aimetis Corporation increases its unit sales and the number of global reseller partners

  Aimetis has released the latest version of Aimetis Symphony 6.5 which has enhanced its sales and performanceAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that it has increased unit sales by 40% in 2010 compared to 2009. It also reported that it expanded the number of global reseller partners by 67% to more than 400 globally, in more than 100 countries.Enterprise projectsIn addition, while its channel initiatives remained strong, Aimetis al...

Protex Arabia 2011 to focus on fire, safety and protection markets in Saudi Arabia

 Protex Arabia 2011 will provide the platform for safety and security market in Saudi Arabia which is growing fast thereSaudi Arabia is the second largest market in the world, with a $97 billion forecast spend on homeland security alone over the next 8 years; equating to a massive $12 billion per year on projects in a rapidly evolving market. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has 24 separate agencies and organisations employing more than a quarter of a million people; there is priority for instal...

British Security Industry Association welcomes Freedoms Bill demanding the Code of Practice for CCTV industry

 British Security Industry Association, the trade association for the professional security industry in the UKThe Coalition Government published the Protection of the Freedoms Bill, following an announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. In the Bill, reference is made to the forthcoming appointment of a Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and to the stipulation of a Code of Practice for the CCTV industry.The CCTV Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade a...

Gallagher develops strong channel partner relationships throughout the Middle East

 Curtis Edgecombe, General Manager of New Zealand based security manufacturer Gallagher Group Developing strong channel partner relationships in the Middle East is the key to securing contracts in the Middle East and developing further opportunities. That's according to Curtis Edgecombe, General Manager of New Zealand's award winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security.Mr. Edgecombe has just returned from the Middle East Intersec Trade Fair & Conference where representatives from Gallagher...

Avigilon expands North American and European Sales teams

Dennis Dyer, Regional Sales Director, North Central United States, Avigilon Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the appointment of seven new sales executives and the promotion of two Avigilon sales executives to address the growing demand for the company's award-winning HD surveillance solution in North America and Europe. "With an ever increasing focus on security and compliance around the globe, sec...

Altronix to be represented by the Atkins Group in the Northeast

 Atkins Group will represent Altronix product line throughout New England, Connecticut and Upstate New York Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the electronic security industry announced that the Atkins Group will now represent its product line throughout New England, Connecticut and Upstate New York."We're excited to have the Atkins Group join us in communicating the value of Altronix power solutions to our customers,"...

QNAP to exhibit ONVIF conformant network surveillance systems at CeBIT 2011

 QNAP Systems Inc. will exhibit at CeBIT 2011, Hannover, Germany, booth at hall 17, G67, March 1-5 2011 QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class award-winning Turbo NAS servers, VioStor NVR Video Surveillance Systems, and Network-based Media Players is joining this year's CeBIT, the digital industry's biggest and most influential international event. QNAP will be showcasing the entire lineup of IP SAN Turbo NAS servers with the newest V3.4 management software, the ONVI...

SoleraTec surveillance software and Cohu cameras together set to revolutionise the world of electronic surveillance

 SoleraTec and Cohu Electronics have joined hands to provide better compatibility between their products SoleraTec LLC,  a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has partnered with Cohu Electronics of Poway, CA, to provide compatibility and interoperability between the two firms' products. Cohu Electronics' Helios family of RTSP-enabled IP video surveillance cameras is now fully supported by Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software.C...

Financial climate alters CCTV surveillance and monitoring budgets across the UK

 GB Monitoring's Operations Director, Tom Smith explained how security provisions should change with the recent times As many local councils are being forced to reduce their CCTV and monitoring budgets, GB Monitoring's Operations Director, Tom Smith, explains why affected businesses need to implement their own security provisions. Many councils across the UK are facing the prospect of having their manned CCTV monitoring stopped due to budget cuts. In many areas the CCTV cameras will stay in...

SightLogix to exhibit Video Security Trailer at Border Security Expo 2011

 Video Surveillance Trailer from SightLogix provides perimeter security for temporary or long term surveillance Border security is operationally effective with long-range platforms that can accurately distinguish pedestrian motion from background activity. At the Border Security Expo, SightLogix will highlight the Video Security Trailer (VST), a self-contained rapidly deployable border surveillance system for temporary or long-term perimeter security that is especially applicable...

Samsung to demonstrate its new Samsung City concept at IFSEC 2011

 Samsung's largest ever booth at IFSEC will allow it to demonstrate its full range of security solutions Samsung's requirement for its largest ever booth at IFSEC to allow it to demonstrate its Samsung City concept, has necessitated a move to an entirely new position in Hall 5 of the NEC."Our new stand in hall 5 will be over 40% larger than last year's," said James Smith, European Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. "This gives us the ideal platform to effective...

Samsung Techwin America brings its sales and marketing teams together for 2011 Kick-Off Meeting in New Jersey

 Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives at the 2011 Kick-Off MeetingSamsung Techwin America, a global leader in the video surveillance and security products industry, kicked off the new year with an enthusiastic gathering of Samsung's North American and Latin American sales force January 12th at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives braved the snow and f...

Basler to exhibit its new IP dome cameras with audio functionality at ISC West 2011

  Basler's advanced IP dome cameras to be showcased at ISC West 2011Basler's new IP Fixed Dome Camera models are equipped with a two-way audio function and with a new multimedia video processor. Basler will exhibit them at the upcoming ISC West show, which is scheduled to take place from April 6 to 8, 2011 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, USA.With the integration of audio functionality, both a microphone for audio recording and speakers as part of a public address system can be con...

European IP technology seminars to be hosted by Pivot3®, Arecont Vision and Genetec

 Pivot3® collaborated with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events Pivot3®, Inc., the leading supplier of IP SAN products to the physical security market, has joined together with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events throughout Europe. Arecont Vision is a leading developer of megapixel network cameras and Genetec develops innovative networked security solutions. The combination of these technologies with the Pivo...

Record attendance at ISE 2011 a new benchmark for AV tradeshows

ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI in February 2011Sustaining a period of continuous year-on-year growth since the event's inception in 2004, this year's ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI between 1-3 February. This total represents a 22% increase on last year's figure, and is the highest attendance achieved by any standalone AV tradeshow anywhere in the world.Attendees saw innovations and solutions from 715 exhibitors - including 1...