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Paxton Access access control systems integrate with Pelco camera software

Paxton Access' Net2 access control system integrates with Pelco's innovative DS ConneX softwarePaxton Access' Net2 market leading access control system now integrates with the innovative DS ConneX camera software from Pelco, as Paxton Access joins the Pelco Partner First Program. The latest version of the intelligent Net2 software allows the integration of the Pelco Digital Sentry video recorder (DVR) version 4.2 or higher. This brings a new, competitively priced access control/CCTV so...

Money spent on CCTV systems for security is well spent, says BSIA

 CCTV is a valuable weapon in the fight against crime and terrorismPublic spending on CCTV is worthwhile to secure public safety, is the response of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) to a recent online report highlighting concerns over the rise in the number of CCTV cameras controlled by local councils over the past decade. In its report, published in December, Big Brother Watch - an offshoot of the Taxpayers' Alliance - questions the effectiveness of CCTV in deterring or sol...

Sony's latest line-up of HD and SD network cameras on display at INTERSEC Dubai 2010

 Sony will unveil its range of SD and HD technology for video software vendors at Intersec Dubai 2010Sony will reinforce its commitment to HD at INTERSEC Dubai 2010. With a stand displaying its growing range of HD video security technology, it will demonstrate how leading ISVs are taking advantage of its HD innovation. Two HD models and four SD models in Sony's PTZ line-up are already supported by several of the leading video management software vendors' products on the market. Those p...

Software developer CNL joins Pelco Partner First Programme

CNL recently integrated several key Pelco video products into its PSIM platformCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a technology partnership with Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design and development of next-generation video and security systems, as CNL joins the Pelco Partner First Programme.CNL recently integrated several key Pelco video products into its PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter. Th...

Avigilon IP management software receives industry award

Avigilon have now announced integration into access control leaders Lenel, RS2, GE Security and CardaxAvigilon's Network Video Management Software (NVMS) has won industry awards for its innovative approach and simple user interface.With more and more integration modules being available through Avigilon's front end software, it is fast becoming the platform of choice for multi system control. Avigilon have now announced integration into access control leaders Lenel, RS2, GE Security and Cardax wi...

March Networks CTO to speak at Intersec 2010 in Dubai, U.A.E.

Fabrizio Colciago, Chief Technology Officer, March Networks to speak at the Intersec 2010 trade fair and conferenceMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that Fabrizio Colciago, Chief Technology Officer, March Networks, will detail how organisations can achieve new levels of cost-effective fault tolerance in their IP video surveillance systems on January 17 at the Intersec 2010 trade fair and conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.During h...

ISC West suggest a cool way to wrap up

ISC West exhibitors and attendees can participate in the SIA's 7th annual Ride for EducationISC West exhibitors and attendees can wrap up their week at the trade show with a fun and scenic motorcycle ride outside Las Vegas by participating in the Security Industry Association's 7th annual Ride for Education on Saturday, March 27, 2010. During the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to about 5 p.m., riders will bike through the breathtaking Valley of Fire and are scheduled to visit the Hoover...

Indian Ministry of Home Affairs supports Global Security India 2010

 Home Secretary of the Government of India to support and officially open the Global Security India 2010The Organisers are pleased to announce that the Home Secretary of the Government of India, Mr Gopal K. Pillai has agreed to fully support and officially open the Global Security India 2010 Exhibition and Conference which is to be held from 28 to 30 April at The Ashok Hotel in New Delhi, India. The Organisers are also pleased to announce that the Director Generals of all relevant Indian Ho...

New OnSSI software supports PSIA and ONVIF standards

"OnSSI has taken a leading role in expanding interoperability solutions" On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.(OnSSI), the leading supplier of IP video surveillance control and management software, has launched an updated edition of their Camera Pack software. The new Camera Pack, v4.6 is one of the industry's first camera driver packs that is both PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) and ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) compliant, supporting standards from...

BSIA approves National CCTV Oversight Body appointment

The new Oversight Body will develop national standards for installation and use of CCTV in public spacesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the announcement from the Home Office on its formation of the National CCTV Oversight Body and decision to appoint an interim CCTV regulator.Among several responsibilities, the oversight body will develop the national standards for the installation and use of CCTV in public spaces, determine training requirements for users and raise...

BSIA applauds 'top-up training' for door supervisors

BSIA welcomes the consultation paper on the proposed introduction of additional training for door supervisorsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's consultation paper on the proposed introduction of additional training for door supervisors.Launched in December 2009, the consultation aims to make new skills in physical intervention, first aid, dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism, a basic requirement for all door superviso...

Prominent speakers to headline SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference for the security industry

SIA has announced George Will and Mike McCurry will headline the 2010 SIA Government SummitPulitzer Prize-winning political columnist George Will and former White House press secretary Mike McCurry will headline the 2010 SIA Government Summit, the Security Industry Association has announced.The annual SIA Government Summit is the nation's premier public policy conference for the security industry. The 2010 event on June 8-9 in Washington, D.C., will feature a wide range of speakers discussing le...

Security Industry Association highlights carbon monoxide detector usage against the 'Silent Killer'

SIA and two other groups wrote about increased carbon monoxide detector usage in a letter to key lawmakersIncreased carbon monoxide detector usage is needed to stop what has become the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States, the Security Industry Association and two other groups wrote in a December 17 letter to key lawmakers.Carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas known as the "silent killer," claims more than 400 lives in the United States each...

Association of Town Centre Management joins BSIA as affiliated organisation

BSIA Director, David Evans, (left) welcomes the ATCM's Development Director, Martin Blackwell, to the BSIAThe Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) has become an Affiliated Organisation of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), ensuring the two organisations can benefit from the expertise of each other's members and share best practice.Security, and particularly business crime, is an important issue for town centre managers and the affiliation will ensure that the managers are...

IQinVision updates IQU Program to accommodate demand for training on its network security cameras

IQinVision's flagship IQU Certification Program has been updated and consolidated into a one-day trainingIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the company's flagship IQU Certification Program has been updated and consolidated into a one-day training. The more targeted, efficient IQU comes in response to graduate feedback and the increase in global demand for more training sessions...

VIVOTEK launches the 1st VIVOTEK IP Video Solution Awards

The awards are a perfect opportunity for VIVOTEK partners to showcase their achievementsVIVOTEK is pleased to announce the 1st VIVOTEK IP Video Solution Awards, offering the perfect opportunity for their partners to showcase their achievements and raise their company's profile via VIVOTEK's marketing channels.Open to all VIVOTEK distributor partners, the awards seek to recognise excellence in the following categories: Best Megapixel Solution, Best Vertical Market Solution, Most Innovative S...

Security industry 5K charity run at ISC West will help make a child’s life more secure

Mission 500 is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010Mission 500, a charity organisation formed strictly to engage security professionals in supporting the goal of sponsoring 500 children in need, is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010. This first of a kind event at an ISC Expo was conceived to engage new corporate sponsors as well as individuals within the industry. Altronix Corporation, HID, LRG Marketing Communications and Morse Watchmans are charter sponsor...

BSIA's access control section highlights the advantages of access control technology

BSIA's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technologyFollowing the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) recent research into crime in the recession, the Association's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technology.The BSIA's research revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same lev...

artec technologies AG and Teletec Connect sign distribution deal for Denmark and Norway

artec technologies AG and Teletec Connect have signed a distribution agreement for Denmark and Norwayartec technologies AG and Teletec Connect announced recently that they have signed a distribution agreement for Denmark and Norway."The wide knowledge and positive experience with MULTIEYE® from previous years made the decision to partner up with artec easy. In Teletec Connect we already have best experiences with MULTIEYE® due to the time when our team worked in Antec...

Tyco International to exhibit the latest security solutions at Intersec, Dubai

Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products at Intersec Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products from its American Dynamics, Bentel Security, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech and Software House brands at Intersec, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 17th-19th January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions include: Ameri...

Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd to supply all Samsung CCTV security products across Europe

Samsung Electronics as well as Samsung Techwin security product lines now available across Europe As of 1st January 2010 Samsung Techwin Europe has taken on responsibility for supplying and supporting existing Samsung Electronics security product lines as well as Samsung Techwin security product lines across Europe.This follows the recent announcement regarding the transfer of assets, human resources and liabilities of the electronic security business of Samsung...

BSIA appoints James Kelly as new Chief Executive

Chairman of the BSIA recently appointed James Kelly as the new Chief Executive of the BSIAThe Chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Stuart Lowden, has recently announced the appointment of James Kelly as the new Chief Executive of the BSIA.James brings a wealth of experience in lobbying, legal advice and commercial service delivery. With a very successful track record in professional representation he has performed leadership roles on behalf of the legal profession,...

G4S Technology is the new name for G4Tec, the international security solutions group

G4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4SG4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4S, the world's leading international security solutions group.Previously known as G4Tec, the new name reinforces the ongoing strategy to be a world leader in the creation and deployment of building security systems for critical and secure environments.The first visible change as a result of the rebranding initiative is celebrated by the launch of the Technology...

artec's MULTIEYE software enabled with support for Axis cross line function

artec technologies AG will support the cross line function offered by Axisartec technologies AG has announced that from now on the Cross Line Function offered by Axis will be supported. The new application, which now is available for AXIS P3301 and AXIS P3301-V, allows the virtual display of a trip line. If a moving object passes over this line an event can be activated. The MULTIEYE® HYBRID/NET software in connection with the new software module "MULTIEYE® Senso...

CNL joins hands with Sphere Security to create new opportunities with innovative PSIM Software

CNL will supply its award winning software to Sphere Security to market as a UK Certified PartnerCNL, a leading developer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and Sphere Security Limited, one of the UK's leading security system integrators, jointly announce they have entered into a partnership agreement. Through this partnership CNL will supply its award winning software, IPSecurityCenter™, to Sphere Security to market as a UK Certified Partner.This partnership...

Infinova to introduce a new family of IP/Megapixel cameras, high speed, high definition PTZ Dome, at ISC West

Infinova will introduce a new family of IP and megapixel cameras at ISC West 2010Infinova recently announced that it will introduce a full new family of IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators provide their customers with a cost-managed approach for moving to IP. Infinova wants to enable organisations to move to IP as budgets and requirements dictate while also extending the life of their existing analogue surveillance systems.The new family, to be formally introduced at IS...

OnSSI expands IP video surveillance team with new R&D Director

On-Net Surveillance Systems has appointed Prem Kuchi as Director, Research and DevelopmentOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has named Prem Kuchi to the position of Director, Research and Development. Prem, who has impressive credentials in the fields of video management and software analytics, will play a key role in building the next generation of OnSSI's Physical Security Information platform."This is an exciting time for OnSSI as we continue to expand our vision fo...

IP surveillance firm Optelecom-NKF names Senior Director of Federal Business Development

Optelecom-NKF has appointed Daniel Connole as its Senior Director of Federal Business DevelopmentOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® IP surveillance solutions, recently appointed Daniel Connole as its Senior Director of Federal Business Development. Mr. Connole is responsible for developing and expanding the company's footprint within federal civilian agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Intelligence community.Mr. Connole's focus will be on accelerating re...

Honeywell conducts Technology Day for installers and systems integrators

Honeywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems IntegratorsHoneywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems Integrators. Part of the Honeywell Partner of Choice events series, it took place at Mercedes Benz World in Surrey, and provided delegates with the opportunity to learn about Honeywell's latest innovative security solutions from product experts. Topics included IP solutions, managed access control, ACUIX ES PTZ camera portfolio, video analytic...

Despite slowdown security an important investment for UK business

BSIA has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climateResearch from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same level of investment.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: "It is encouraging that UK plc continues to take security seriously despite the pressures of the current econ...