Mobile biometric components provider Fingererprint Cards appoints Financial Adviser

Fingerprint Cards (FPC), a supplier of biometric components for the mobile device market, announced it has retained Piper Jaffray, an international middle market investment bank and institutional securities firm, as its financial adviser. The biometric market is rapidly evolving and FPC is experiencing an increasing amount of alliance and partnership opportunities. In addition, FPC has received pr

Axis signs on development partner Cathexis

Cathexis has been appointed an Axis Development Member, enabling full integration of Axis Communications' network video products into its CatVision IP VMS.

Fermax releases new kits for residential and SMB applications

Fermax Electronica recently released a new intercom kit for residents and SMBs. The collection offers in a single reference, all the necessary equipment required for a video installation of up to eight apartments, monitors included. These kits have: one reference, equivalent to a complete video door installation. The integrated terminal is the iLOFT PURE, that with fine design and the possibility

Axis releases outdoor PTZ dome

Axis Communication's P5414-E PTZ Dome is the first of a new line of outdoor-ready PTZ cameras with an intelligent direct drive pan/tilt system for unsurpassed mechanical endurance. This, together with other hardware innovations, has resulted in an attractively priced, uniquely designed HD 720p PTZ dome with 18x optical zoom for outdoor wall-mount surveillance installations—ideal for use in city an

Synectics extends contract with UK bus operator Stagecoach

Synectics, announced a new three-year contract with Stagecoach, one of the UK's largest bus operators.

Verint to share public safety best practices in Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado

Verint Systems announced that company experts will present at several US public safety and emergency management conferences this month. Presentation topics and themes will address today's emerging systems, while also offering real-life insights and the applications available to help meet the needs of today's public safety professionals.

Idis appoints Channel Manager for Europe

Idis announced the appointment of Martin Cowley to the role of Channel Manager based out of the Idis European headquarters in Brentford, London. Martin joins Idis to focus on UK and pan-European distribution sales for next generation DirectIP HD surveillance solutions. Martin will be responsible for leveraging and nurturing new and existing channel partnerships while developing the DirectIP channe

Milestone releases 2012 financials, surpasses $55M

Milestone Systems has delivered solid financial results for 2012 and demonstrates continuous growth. A constant focus on product innovation, business strategy, employee leadership development through management training and partner program expansions have been key factors in the company's success.

Affordable and easy, the way to go

Walk around any security show in the world today — brand new, innovative products can be scarce to find. Due to mediocre global economic recovery and longer life/selling cycles, solution developers have earmarked more resources for sales and marketing promotions of existing offerings, as well as fine-tuning and repurposing/verticalizing them. Making products cheaper and easier to deploy, in a disr

Australian pharmacy cures surveillance ailments with networked video

Australia's largest pharmacy retailer, Chemist Warehouse, rolled out an IP-based video surveillance system consisting of 5,500 Axis Communications network cameras and Milestone Systems enterprise VMS at its 240 stores nationwide to monitor prescription drugs. The retailer had used the cameras and VMS for more than five years. Camera models deployed include fixed domes, outdoor vandal resistant HD