Bosch introduces integration partner program

With the presentation of its Integration Partner Program (IPP) at the security trade fair, Bosch Security Systems moves to a whole new level in terms of providing interoperable solutions that fit any application's specific needs. The web-based platform assists customers in effortlessly identifying c

Assa Abloy/HID begins construction of N. American operations center in Texas

HID Global announced it has begun construction of its operations center in Austin, Texas. The new, state-of-the-art facility will include a number of advanced sustainability features, and will house manufacturing, assembly and test operations, distribution and sales as well as offset printing and pr

Napco receives $1.5M wireless lock contract from major US university

Napco Security Technologies, announced that it has received a $1.5 million order to supply a major university campus with over 1,700 Networx wireless locks to be installed and customized to meet the university's architectural specifications. Product delivery has begun and installation is slated for

Mobotix reports 9% revenue growth in 2013 Q2

Key performance indicators for the first quarter (January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013): - Sales revenue: US$27.4 million(€21.3 million) - Export ratio: 79 percent - EBIT: $5.3 million - EBIT margin (EBIT as a percentage of total operating output): 20 percent - Profit for the period (after taxes): $3.5

Assa Abloy/HID Global appoints VP of Govt ID Solutions

HID Global announced that Rob Haslam has joined the company as VP of Government ID Solutions. In his new role, Haslam is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of the company's government-to-citizen ID business. This includes extending HID Global's reach by delivering secu

E-document giants 3M, Gemalto, Safran/Morpho, Oberthur create Secure Identity Alliance

Leading secure eDocuments companies 3M, Gemalto, Morpho (Safran) and Oberthur Technologies announced the formation of the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA), a grouping dedicated to developing the usage of government-issued eDocuments (identity, health cards, driving licenses and ePassports in particula

Nice releases 2013 Q1 financials

Nice Systems announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. First quarter 2013 non-GAAP financial highlights include: - Revenues of $225 million, up 4.5% year over year - Gross margin at 66.9%, up from 64.8% for the first quarter of 2012 - Operating margin at 19.4%, compared to 18.3

Napco lock division revenues grew 20% in 2013 Q1

Napco Security Technologiesannounced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013. Highlights: - Net sales for the quarter were $17.2 million, unchanged from the year-ago period. Gains from door-locking product revenues were offset by decreases in revenues from intrusion pro

Arecont Vision appoints VP for Europe

Arecont Vision has appointed surveillance industry veteran Ivo Drent as VP for Europe. Drent joins the company after more than two decades in the video security industry in positions responsible for sales management, marketing, customer support and business development. Drent will manage Europe fo

Avigilon reports 80% revenue growth in 2013 Q1

Avigilon announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. First Quarter 2013 Financial Highlights - Revenue was US$31.8 million (CAD$32.0 million), an increase of 80% over Q1 2012 revenue of $17.7 million. - Gross margin was 51%, up from 48% a year earlier. - EBITDA was $