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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...

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'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...

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...

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 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 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 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

President and CEO of Axis Communications figured in Top 10 Contributors in Global Security IndustryWith excellent achievements of Axis and outstanding contributions to the security industry, Mr. Ray Mauritsson, President and CEO of Axis Communications, was honoured with Top 10 Contributors in Global Security Industry by international and domestic experts. This was announced by the committee of CPSE, professional security exhibition with the largest scale in the world along with China Public...

OnSSI recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis CommunicationsOn-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance and management software, has been recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market. Axis presents the award annually to an application partner that best demonstrates a commi...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC receives award for surveillance featuring Overland's SnapServer NASOverland Storage, Inc. recently announced that its esteemed customer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, has received the prestigious IDG InfoWorld 100 award for its high-availability video surveillance solution featuring Overland's scalable SnapServer® 620 network-attached storage (NAS). Each year, the InfoWorld 100 Awards celebrate 100 IT organisations tha...

Paul Ramsay, BSIA Export Council Section Chairman, welcomes Mojisola FayokunThe British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council welcomed Mojisola Fayokun, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Nigeria's trade development manager, to their section meeting yesterday to discuss security opportunities in the country.In an excellent presentation, Mojisola outlined the various opportunities available for the UK security industry in Nigeria, ranging from the financial and construction industry...

Full Range of FLIR Thermal Imaging Products now available from VIDEOR in the UK The added value multibrand distributor  Videor has been marketing FLIR thermal imaging cameras on the UK market. Phil Wilkinson, Videor UK General Manager: "We are proud to offer the full range of thermal imaging products from the world's leader in the infrared technology segment. Videor customers now benefit from FLIR's 50 years of experience in the development and production of inf...

In November 2009 Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom in ViennaIn November 2009, Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom on the edge of Vienna. Managed by Helmut Matzner, Geutebruck area manager for Austria and chairman of the video working party in the Austrian security association (VSÖ), the new facilities are primarily intended for the benefit of the Austrian market but will also provide a venue for training and sales presentations for Eastern European customers. Besides...

Mirasys announces the appointment of Iain Cameron as Managing Director of its UK operationsMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announces the appointment of Iain Cameron as managing director of its UK operations. Cameron has been integral to the advancement of Mirasys in the UK and Ireland over the past two years as a regional sales agent; this new appointment marks the beginning of a new phase of growth for Mirasys.Previou...

 Ian Crosby discusses the transfer of the production of MIC CCTV cameras to Ovar, PortugalIn January 2010, production of the proven MIC series of CCTV cameras from Bosch Security Systems will move to Bosch's principal manufacturing facility in Ovar, Portugal. In the first of a series of communications, Sean Feast speaks to Ian Crosby, Product Marketing Manager (CCTV) about the future of the MIC series and what Bosch customers can expect. SF: How successful is the MIC series of cameras?IC: V...

NICE Systems announces the agreement to acquire Orsus, a leading provider of security management solutionsNICE to revolutionise situational awareness by connecting NICE security solutions and other 3rd party security and safety systems to provide security organisations with a unified view and automated response procedures Orsus' Situator provides a framework for fusing data silos from disparate security and safety systems as well as multiple command and control centres, into a single, holistic o...

  Arecont Vision introduces John Steen as new Vice President of Strategic AccountsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces Mr. John Steen as their new Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this new position, Mr. Steen will be responsible for Arecont Vision's global distributor and system integrator business with a primary focus in the Americas."I am pleased to announce John's appointment to this new position of Vice President of St...

 Axxon&Friends aims to attract all members of the UK security industry Axxon&Friends is aiming to attract a mixture of traditional security installers, network integrators, systems integrators, specifiers, consultants and vendors with a view to rapidly grow its market share in the UK.  Specific focus will be on helping those involved in analogue-IP hybrid projects which still dominate the UK professional security market. Axxon&Friends will be geared to building collabo...