GIT-SECURITY.com – Portal for Safety and Security http://www.git-security.com/rss.xml en Apollo: New Senior Management http://www.git-security.com/news/apollo-new-senior-management Apollo Fire Detectors has made two new appointments to its EMEA Board of Directors, demonstrating the company's commitment to further growth in the region. Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA. http://www.git-security.com/news/apollo-new-senior-management Tue, 15 May 2012 08:56:00 +0000 Hikvision Establishes United Kingdom Technical Support Hotline http://www.git-security.com/news/hikvision-establishes-united-kingdom-technical-support-hotline Hikvision announced the establishments of a new toll free UK support hotline - 0-808-134-9934 - in order to provide the best technical support to the customers in the UK market. Customers within UK can call between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM during general workdays to receive instant and professional technical support from Hikvision. http://www.git-security.com/news/hikvision-establishes-united-kingdom-technical-support-hotline Mon, 14 May 2012 23:52:00 +0000 Quantum Secure and VidSys Partner to Provide Holistic Approach to Situation Awareness and Management http://www.git-security.com/news/quantum-secure-and-vidsys-partner-provide-holistic-approach-situation-awareness-and-management VidSys, provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Quantum Secure, the provider of Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software, announce they have teamed to provide a comprehensive situation management platform offering situational awareness, verification, planning and automated response. http://www.git-security.com/news/quantum-secure-and-vidsys-partner-provide-holistic-approach-situation-awareness-and-management Sun, 13 May 2012 22:48:00 +0000 Secutech 2012: Record number of exhibitors and visitors attend security show http://www.git-security.com/news/secutech-2012-record-number-exhibitors-and-visitors-attend-security-show The 15th edition of Secutech, held from 18 - 20 April at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, attracted a record 532 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions and 25,510 visitors from 97 countries and regions. http://www.git-security.com/news/secutech-2012-record-number-exhibitors-and-visitors-attend-security-show Fri, 11 May 2012 05:25:00 +0000 Hikvision Establishes New Italian Branch Office http://www.git-security.com/news/hikvision-establishes-new-italian-branch-office Hikvision is proud to announce the establishment of its new Branch Office -- Hikvision Italy s.r.l. -- in San Vendemiano, Treviso. This new branch will enable Hikvision to further develop the Italian security market, and provide both service and support to the already-existing local customer base. Additionally, this new office will help Hikvision better position itself as the top-ranking player in the Italian security market. http://www.git-security.com/news/hikvision-establishes-new-italian-branch-office Thu, 10 May 2012 11:29:00 +0000 Samsung successfully integrate with Mirasys VMS http://www.git-security.com/news/samsung-successfully-integrate-mirasys-vms Samsung's network cameras have been successfully integrated into the Mirasys video management software platform. Mirasys' VMS can receive image feeds from both analogue and IP cameras simultaneously. Based on an open architecture and supporting H.264 compression, the software can be run across hundreds of servers on an unlimited number of workstations and mobile or browser-based web-clients. http://www.git-security.com/news/samsung-successfully-integrate-mirasys-vms Wed, 09 May 2012 22:33:00 +0000 Arun Nayar Named Chief Financial Officer of Fire & Security Company http://www.git-security.com/news/arun-nayar-named-chief-financial-officer-fire-security-company Tyco International Ltd. today announced that Arun Nayar will become executive vice president and chief financial officer of the remaining Fire & Security company upon the separation of Tyco into three independent companies. http://www.git-security.com/news/arun-nayar-named-chief-financial-officer-fire-security-company Wed, 09 May 2012 05:33:00 +0000 Salto and Integrated Control Technology Group announce integration partnership http://www.git-security.com/news/salto-and-integrated-control-technology-group-announce-integration-partnership Salto Systems and Auckland, New Zealand based Integrated Control Technology (ICT) Group are pleased to announce their SHIP interface and Protégé security platform now integrate to deliver a new era in access control. http://www.git-security.com/news/salto-and-integrated-control-technology-group-announce-integration-partnership Tue, 08 May 2012 08:38:00 +0000 Nedap introduces passive long range RFID solution for convenient access control http://www.git-security.com/products/management/nedap-introduces-passive-long-range-rfid-solution-convenient-access-control Nedap AVI announces the introduction of "uPASS Access", a groundbreaking RFID reader for convenient building access control. The uPASS Access supports the passive UHF technology (EPC Gen II) and enables a read range of up to 2 meters (6 feet). The reader is characterized by a small design that fits on the doorpost of each interior. Nedap AVI will release the uPASS Access at IFSEC 2012, from 14 - 17 May, in Birmingham (UK). http://www.git-security.com/products/management/nedap-introduces-passive-long-range-rfid-solution-convenient-access-control Tue, 08 May 2012 06:44:00 +0000 Genie CCTV to Launch IR-Assisted Cameras Powered by Pixim's Nightwolf Imaging Solution http://www.git-security.com/news/genie-cctv-launch-ir-assisted-cameras-powered-pixims-nightwolf-imaging-solution Pixim announced today that Genie CCTV, headquartered in Hertfordshire, England, will be launching its new, Pixim Nightwolf-powered camera range during IFSEC 2012, May 14 - 17, Birmingham UK. Cameras based on Nightwolf eliminate hot spots common to IR cameras and correctly expose highlights as well as darker background details simultaneously-an unprecedented capability in the large market for IR-assisted video security cameras. http://www.git-security.com/news/genie-cctv-launch-ir-assisted-cameras-powered-pixims-nightwolf-imaging-solution Tue, 08 May 2012 06:21:00 +0000 Identive Announces Appointment of David Wear as EVP Finance http://www.git-security.com/news/identive-announces-appointment-david-wear-evp-finance Identive Group announced that David Wear, 44, has joined the Company today as Executive Vice President, Finance, and will be based at the Company's offices in Ismaning, Germany.Wear will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on July 1, 2012, replacing Melvin Denton-Thompson, who will remain with the Company as Executive Vice President for Special Projects through March 31, 2013 to, among other things, facilitate the transition of the CFO role.Wear has nearly 25 years' experience in finance and financial ma http://www.git-security.com/news/identive-announces-appointment-david-wear-evp-finance Sun, 06 May 2012 22:49:00 +0000 Apply right now for: GIT SECURITY AWARD 2013 - Deadline July 9, 2012 http://www.git-security.com/news/apply-right-now-git-security-award-2013-deadline-july-9-2012 Join in: The GIT SECURITY AWARD 2013 GIT SECURITY, our German language publication GIT SICHERHEIT and the GIT journal messtec drives Automation award the GIT SECURITY AWARD each year to very special products. More than 75,000 readers of the printed editions and the corresponding online communities of GIT-SICHERHEIT.de, GIT-SECURITY.com and PRO-4-PRO.com will decide who will be the winners of the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2013. http://www.git-security.com/news/apply-right-now-git-security-award-2013-deadline-july-9-2012 Fri, 04 May 2012 13:10:00 +0000 Tony Wells Named Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of ADT http://www.git-security.com/news/tony-wells-named-chief-marketing-and-customer-officer-adt Tyco International announced that Tony Wells will assume the role of chief marketing and customer officer of The ADT Corporation, to be created upon separation from Tyco later this year. http://www.git-security.com/news/tony-wells-named-chief-marketing-and-customer-officer-adt Fri, 04 May 2012 05:39:00 +0000 Genetec EMEA Expands Offices to Support Strong Market Growth and Enhance Customer Support http://www.git-security.com/news/genetec-emea-expands-offices-support-strong-market-growth-and-enhance-customer-support Genetec announced today that increasing market demand for its innovative solutions in regions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) has prompted major expansions of their Paris and Dubai offices as well as the opening of a new office in London. With these expansions, Genetec aims to: enhance its accessibility and service to local partners and end users; reinforce its concept of security system unification; and provide a more dynamic work environment for its growing workforce. http://www.git-security.com/news/genetec-emea-expands-offices-support-strong-market-growth-and-enhance-customer-support Fri, 04 May 2012 05:18:00 +0000 Optex and Milestone Team Up to Provide Superior Perimeter Security http://www.git-security.com/news/optex-and-milestone-team-provide-superior-perimeter-security Optex and Milestone Systems announced that Optex perimeter security products will be fully integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise IP video management platforms. The result will provide features and benefits unprecedented within the security industry for outdoor perimeter applications. Optex detection products will be integrated fully into the XProtect platform through add-on Milestone device packs available summer 2012. http://www.git-security.com/news/optex-and-milestone-team-provide-superior-perimeter-security Thu, 03 May 2012 05:39:00 +0000 Security Industry Saves Lives "One Child At A Time" http://www.git-security.com/news/security-industry-saves-lives-one-child-time "One Child At A Time" is how Mission 500, the Security Industry's response to children in crisis, can feed 500 for children every day for a year. And now, it is also the title of a newly created theme song for the organization. The song was premiered in front of thousands of industry professionals at ISC West, 2012. http://www.git-security.com/news/security-industry-saves-lives-one-child-time Wed, 02 May 2012 05:53:00 +0000 Securitas acquires technology security company in Spain http://www.git-security.com/news/securitas-acquires-technology-security-company-spain Securitas has acquired the technology security company Chillida Sistemas de Seguridad in Spain. In 2011, Chillida had annual sales of approximately MSEK 265 (MEUR 30) and approximately 200 employees. The company has operations in the entire country, with most of the employees located in Valencia and Madrid. http://www.git-security.com/news/securitas-acquires-technology-security-company-spain Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:30:00 +0000 IndigoVision transforms cold regions into camera hotspots http://www.git-security.com/news/indigovision-transforms-cold-regions-camera-hotspots Even the coldest, most remote and inhospitable regions need reliable surveillance coverage. IndigoVision's latest camera, the Arctic PTZ, will cope with the most challenging environments users can find for it, able to operate in temperatures as low as -50oC / -58oF. http://www.git-security.com/news/indigovision-transforms-cold-regions-camera-hotspots Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:27:00 +0000 Security Essen Grows Further http://www.git-security.com/news/security-essen-grows-further-0 On September 25 - 28, Security Essen will once again become the meeting place of international security and fire protection experts. At its most recent meeting, the Advisory Board set the points for the 20th Security Essen. http://www.git-security.com/news/security-essen-grows-further-0 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:26:00 +0000 primion welcomes new Romanian partner http://www.git-security.com/news/primion-welcomes-new-romanian-partner Together with its new Romanian System Partner, Avitech, primion Technology is looking to expand its business activities in Romania. Avitech is one of the most significant Romanian System Integrators in the area of comprehensive security solutions for large companies and organisations. Currently some major projects are under discussion. http://www.git-security.com/news/primion-welcomes-new-romanian-partner Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:23:00 +0000 An eventful year at Gunnebo http://www.git-security.com/news/eventful-year-gunnebo In the president's adress Per Borgvall, CEO and President Gunnebo AB, commented on 2011: http://www.git-security.com/news/eventful-year-gunnebo Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:20:00 +0000 SightLogix and CNL Software Announce Technology Partnership http://www.git-security.com/news/sightlogix-and-cnl-software-announce-technology-partnership SightLogix and CNL Software announced the integration of SightLogix' outdoor video analytics system with CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform. SightSensor video analytic cameras, which detect objects that violate perimeter security rules, can now send video and alarm information over the network for display within the IPSecurityCenter PSIM system. http://www.git-security.com/news/sightlogix-and-cnl-software-announce-technology-partnership Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:35:00 +0000 Another good year for Milestone Systems http://www.git-security.com/news/another-good-year-milestone-systems Milestone Systems has delivered strong results for 2011 and continues impressive growth with profitability and investments in research and development. http://www.git-security.com/news/another-good-year-milestone-systems Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:42:00 +0000 Streit Group opens armoured vehicle plant at Ras Al Khaimah http://www.git-security.com/news/streit-group-opens-armoured-vehicle-plant-ras-al-khaimah Streit Group announces that His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has officially opened its huge new armoured vehicle factory at Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The advanced production facility at the Technology Park in the RAK Free Trade Zone represents a major landmark for the fast-growing Streit Group and follows an investment of $21.8 million (AED 80 million). http://www.git-security.com/news/streit-group-opens-armoured-vehicle-plant-ras-al-khaimah Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:20:00 +0000 Canon to show a broadcast quality network camera at IFSEC 2012 http://www.git-security.com/products/security/canon-show-broadcast-quality-network-camera-ifsec-2012 Canon Europe, one of the world-leaders in imaging solutions, will show its full range of network cameras at IFSEC (Hall 4, E40) including the feature-rich VB-M600VE megapixel camera and the recently announced outdoor Pan Tilt Zoom XU-80. The stand also includes an Integration Zone, where leading video surveillance management companies will demonstrate complete security solutions using Canon cameras and third party software. http://www.git-security.com/products/security/canon-show-broadcast-quality-network-camera-ifsec-2012 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:31:00 +0000