IP security & surveillance news

Mirasys’ video surveillance software to take the spotlight at IFSEC India 2010

Mirasys is ready to address growing demand for IP-ready Video Management Software in IndiaMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of Open Platform and Video Management and Video Surveillance Solutions, has announced continued focus on global expansion with developments in India. This move extends Mirasys' reach into South Asia from one of its innovation centres to be based there.Mirasys' expansion has been spurred by an exponential rise in market demand for Video Management Software that brings state-of...

Samsung appoints Craig Smith as Account Manager for its security division

Craig's career within the electronic security industry spans 26 yearsSamsung's professional security division has appointed Craig Smith to be its Account Manager for Scotland, Ireland and the North East of England.Craig, whose career within the electronic security industry spans 26 years, has worked for a number of leading installers and manufacturers including Dedicated Micros, where he was a Regional Account Manager. Reporting to Simon Shawley, General Manager - UK and Ireland for Samsung...

Geutebruck opens online store to benefit CCTV users and developers

G-WalknView is a streaming application enabling live streams and recorded images from Geutebruck's DVRsGeutebruck, the German video system manufacturer has hit on an idea for improving the functionality of its systems by adopting and adapting what mobile device manufacturers are doing. It has opened an online store to sell certificated software applications or ‘apps' which add value for its system-users. The new GStore is set to incentivise innovation by enabling outside software developer...

ABP Technology to distribute Basler's IP cameras throughout the Americas

"The market will appreciate the unique small foot print and ease of installation of Basler IP cameras"Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with ABP Technology, an IP network and video surveillance distributor based in Texas, USA. ABP will be responsible for the distribution of Basler's IP Camera series throughout the Americas. With ABP Technology, Basler joins a value-added distributor who designs complete solutions for the IP video surveillance reseller market and who offers strong t...

Security consultancy, Roger Pike Associates Ltd., achieves Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification Full Member status

Full Member Status enhances skills and provides marketing opportunities for Independent Security Consultant Honeywell announced that Roger Pike Associates 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 Roger Pike Associates Ltd in training its staff on Honeywell security products to ensure optimum supp...

BSIA appoints Tim Compston as National PR Committee Chairman

Tim has a wealth of experience working in communications and PR, particularly within the security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed its National PR Committee Chairman.Tim Compston, from BSIA member company RemGuard Visual Management, will be heading the BSIA National PR meetings for the next 12 months, having been re-elected Chairman by the rest of the committee representatives last week.The National PR Committee, attended by the BSIA communications team and...

Mission 500 invites nominee applications for “Humanitarian Award”

Mission 500 is also hosting its second 5K charity run at ISC West on April 7, 2011Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking candidates for the 2011 "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award". The Award will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 6, 2011 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 Humanitarian Award is to honour individuals in the securi...

Security Alliance stands as one to work with the Government to form new regulations

The Security Alliance will now hold discussions with the Government and the SIAThe Government's announcement on 14 October that there will be a phased transition to a new regulatory system was given a cautious welcome by the Security Alliance on 15 October. Since then, the stakeholders in industry who formed that Alliance have met and agreed that they will act in a transparent and consensual way to reflect the security industry's views as a single voice and will work with central and devolved go...

Basler records 85% increase in security camera sales

In the first three quarters, surveillance camera sales increased by 85% to €29.8 millionThe third quarter of 2010 went better than expected for Basler AG. According to preliminary figures, sales and pre-tax earnings were significantly above previous year's levels and beyond the management board's expectations. Group sales for the first three quarters of 2010 were at €38 million, exceeding the previous year's level of €24 million by 58%. Earnings before taxes (EBT) for the group am...

IMS Research opens new office in Seoul, South Korea

IMS Research is planning to further expand its presence in AsiaAs part of its strategy to provide an analyst and sales presence in all key global markets, IMS Research announced that it has opened an office in Seoul, South Korea.Commenting on the reasons behind this expansion, IMS Research's President, Ian Weightman, stated: "We are continuing to expand our coverage of markets such as LEDs, Displays, Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors and PV, and an analyst presence in Korea is vital to e...

Exacq Technologies video servers now integrated with software from Brivo Systems

 Brivo demonstrated the integration of their Aparato system with Exacq Technologies' NVR video serversBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service application for security management, announced the recent integration of Exacq Technologies' exacqVision video servers with Brivo's ACS OnSite Aparato™ in its upcoming 3.0.2 release. This Aparato version integrates with Exacq's Hybrid and IP NVR Servers. The newest Brivo integration was officially launch at the ASIS secu...

See the latest IP surveillance products at Secutech 2011

 Several IP surveillance manufacturers and suppliers will be exhibiting at Secutech 2011Leading IP surveillance manufacturers and suppliers will display their latest products at more than 600 booths at Secutech, held 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre, Taiwan. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, a leading integrated media company dedicated to the security industry, organising Secutech trade fairs as well as publishing 12 A&S...

ESI becomes first expert integrator to join Xtralis' ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme

 ADPRO V3100 Hybrid transmission and recording systemXtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of security threats, has welcomed ESI as the first expert integrator to join its ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme.The ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative that will see Xtralis partner a small number of highly expert integrators to work with them on introducing its latest ADPRO V3100 Hybrid transmission and recording technology into central monitor...

Mobotix AG achieves 42% sales growth for network-based video security systems

 MOBOTIX specialises in high-resolution and network-based video security systemsMobotix AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announced the preliminary financial results for the first three months of the fiscal year 2010/11 ending on September 30, 2010. The MOBOTIX Group (IFRS consolidated statements) successfully begins its new business year and achieved a sales growth of 42% to €15.1 million (previous year: €10.6 million).Net income for...

UTC Fire & Security promotes security brands and solutions at Expoprotection 2010

 UTC Fire & Security is showcasing the latest Interlogix and Lenel products at Expoprotection 2010 in ParisUTC Fire & Security EMEA is showcasing the latest Interlogix and Lenel products deploying world-class technology and open architecture management software solutions at Expoprotection 2010. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX)."Combining UTC Fire & Security and GE Security in March 2010 created an organisation with a str...

Dallmeier demonstrates links between physical security and IT security components at it-sa 2010

 Dallmeier and other partners demonstrated the interaction of physical security with IT securityOn a large collective stand at it-sa 2010 which was nearly 200 square metres in size, Dallmeier together with other partners in the Convergence Area, showed how physical security solutions can be cleverly linked with IT security components. The convergence of building technology, building security, video surveillance and information security was demonstrated at an unprecedented scale.Th...

Latin American Security Association joins Global Security Industry Alliance

ALAS was formed to raise the level of professionalism in the Latin American security marketThe Global Security Industry Alliance has announced that the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) has joined the organisation.The alliance, also known as GSIA, is a coalition of security trade associations from several nations that aims to build and maintain an international resource network dedicated to the advancement of international technology standards, productive trade policies, education and...

Diebold to offer VidSys' PSIM software as part of its integrated security system offerings

PSIM software provides one common operating picture for an organisation's multiple security devices and systemsVidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organisations to resolve business and security situations in real-time, announced its partnership with Diebold, Incorporated, a leading security systems integrator. Under this agreement, Diebold will resell the VidSys PSIM software as part of its integrated security systems offering for...

Pixim appoints two industry veterans for increasing market awareness of its security devices

Joe Peery will be responsible for increasing the awareness of Pixim's brandPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced it has hired two security industry experts for its channel marketing team. As members of channel marketing, 30-year-security-industry veteran, Craig Robinson, and 32-year-industy veteran, Joe Peery, will be responsible for increasing the awareness of Pixim's brand as well as building channel relationships in their res...

IPSA welcomes decision to retain licensing in the security industry

IPSA is also in discussion with purchasers of security servicesThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) welcomes the Government decision to retain licensing in the security industry, albeit with some changes as to how it is to be regulated. Indeed, as disclosures in the press show, the Government has had a change of heart on licensing, with in some cases press releases changing by the hour, and the industry can be proud of what it has achieved in recent weeks. On behalf of its...

SoleraTec’s video surveillance solution passes test in Intransa’s Physical Security Virtual Test Lab

Intransa VideoAppliance VA210 Server/Storage ApplianceSoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has recently completed the initial testing process of Intransa's Physical Security Virtual Test Lab and validated the integration capabilities of the Phoenix RSM surveillance video management solution, along with the Phoenix RSM-ME (Milestone Extension) and RSM-OE (OnSSI Extension) modules.SoleraTec's engineers worked for over a week on the Intr...

Panasonic’s integrated IP surveillance solutions makes the right waves at IP Expo 2010

WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network CameraAt IP Expo 2010, Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) exhibited their fully integrated IP solutions to the 8000+ visiting IP industry delegates. PSNE solutions from security, telephone systems, document, imaging plus Toughbook ruggedised computers were demonstrated showing true IP convergence throughout data; video and voice applications at Panasonic stand 224 of the exhibition.Steve Gerrard, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland stated: "...

Mayflex recruits new talent in its Physical Security division

Neil Jeffrey and Steve Green are the new recruits in Mayflex's Phyiscal Security divisionIP specialist distributor Mayflex has further strengthened its Physical Security division's sales team with the appointment of two new Security Specialists.Neil Jeffrey, who previously worked for Norbain, has been appointed to manage field sales in the South of England whilst Steve Green, who was until recently with Sanyo, will fulfil the role in the North of England.Commenting on the appointments, Mayflex's...

Basler IP cameras become first H.264 network cameras to receive Lenel Factory Certification

The Lenel factory certification is for Basler's IP Camera interface to Lenel's OnGuard video management softwareBasler Vision Technologies, a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme, has received Lenel factory certification for Basler's IP Camera interface to Lenel's OnGuard video management software. All Basler IP Cameras with day/night functionality and all camera models with fixed dome housing have been integrated into Lenel's OnGuard software. Among the supported camera functionali...

ONVIF holds successful IP physical security products' interoperability demonstration at Security Essen 2010

17 security companies demonstrated their ONVIF conformant products at Security Essen17 vendors successfully demonstrated the interoperability of ONVIF120 visitors participated in the eventONVIF annual meeting was also organised to provide updates of ONVIF progress to all membersONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, held its third public interoperability demonstration and open reception in conjunction with Security Essen 2010 on October 7 in Essen,...

Axis Communications strengthens team owing to growing demand for network video surveillance systems

The demand for network video solutions is continuing to gather speedAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has strengthened its sales and business development teams with four key appointments in response to the demand for network video.Axis announced the expansion of its global sales and marketing team back in May this year, and since then has created a number of openings within Northern Europe, including the appointment of Fredrik Thor as Sales Manager for the regio...

Paul O’Grady wears AD Group race suit on ITV1 during test drive with former ‘Stig’

Ben Collins with Paul O'Grady (wearing an AD Group race suit)CCTV specialist AD Group hit the TV screens last Friday night in the first edition of talk show host and entertainer Paul O'Grady's new prime time show on ITV1 (Paul O'Grady 'Live') when he donned a race suit, festooned with AD Group company logos, for a piece where he took to the track at Brands Hatch to test his driving skills under the watchful eye of the former 'Stig' (and AD Group Motor sport driver) Ben Collins.The suit worn by P...

PSIA speeds up development of IP-based specifications to increase interoperability of IP security devices

PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments including IP video and access controlThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, is ramping up development of its entire range of IP-based specifications to achieve system-wide interoperability of IP security devices.PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments inclu...

Konnetix relies on LILIN's IP Video products for latest installation

LILIN offered Konnetix the expertise and IP Video solutions to integrate with their productsHaving joined the LILIN Certified Partner Programme and successfully completing an intensive training course, Konnetix, the Data Cabling and Network Build specialist, is rolling out a new security infrastructure using LILIN IP Video products.Providing installations services throughout the UK and Europe, Konnetix serve large corporate companies, data centres and telecoms providers and are accredited and ap...

Milestone’s XProtect surveillance software busts crime ring at ASIS 2010

Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night October 12, a few of the cleaning crew did more than just vacuum and dust on the evening tour of duty: they also swiped computer equipment from exhibitors' booth displays. However, failing to notice that the convention had gathered the best of the security industry meant this was the last time they would be performing that job.At the ASIS 2010 security trade show held week before last in Dallas, Texas, several exhibitors discovered missing electronics on the secon...