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uTrust TS ScramblePad is a significant update to Identiv’s reader for high-security government and commercial entryways Identiv, Inc. recently announced that the uTrust TS ScramblePad Government Reader is now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List (APL). The General Services Administration (GSA) lab, which is part of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program, has evaluated and approved Identiv’s uT...

AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, is pleased to announce that longtime partner, Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, has integrated its Physical Identity and Access Management System, SAFE v4.9 with the latest version of AMAG’s Symmetry access control software. AMAG Technology and Quantum Secure cooperatively tested and certified this integration.  “We are thrilled to continue our partnership wit...

AMAG Technology announces the release of Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System version 4.5 and four new Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs. Earlier this year AMAG announced a deepened partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. where AMAG now offers Salient’s CompleteView VMS, PowerProtect NVRs and TouchView Mobile App video solutions as part of the Symmetry product line. This is the first software upgrade and NVR addition since the initial announcement in March. Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 &ld...

We have all heard the sales pitch: Use of megapixel cameras lowers the camera count needed to provide adequate video coverage, thus making the overall system less expensive. Use of fewer cameras equates to less infrastructure, bandwidth and storage, according to the claims, and megapixel cameras provide enough detail that you don’t miss anything using fewer cameras. It’s a compelling pitch, but one that has sometimes been questioned in the market. To look beyond the marketing hype, w...

The crystal clear images provided by new 4K cameras have attracted a lot of attention at recent industry trade shows in the security market. But the improved video resolution comes at a price. The cameras are more expensive, and the systems to support them – more bandwidth, more storage – portend even more expense. There have been higher-resolution cameras on the market for years, of course, but an advantage of 4K security cameras is that they represent a standard that could be appli...

The evolution of IP video has placed a lot of attention on the resolution of video, as measured in the growing number of pixels in a frame. But another variable, receiving less attention, is the number of frames captured per minute (fps). We inherited the idea of “full-frame-rate” video from the analogue world, but increasing numbers of pixels (and more data!) have sometimes led to use of slower frame rates. We asked our Expert Panel: What is the value of “full-frame-rate&rdquo...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

Symmetry will control access throughout the facility and staff and patients will use their access cards The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents, an acute care, mental health facility for youth, has chosen AMAG Technology’s Symmetry V8 access control system with Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System and Symmetry PowerProtect NVR platform to secure its hospital facility in Staunton, Virginia. AMAG Technology is a security management solution provider...

“Better, Faster, Cheaper – choose any two” is the old adage for computerised systems.  When it comes to businesses subjected to federal or industry security regulations, the equivalent saying might be, “mitigate risk, achieve compliance, or reduce cost – choose any two.” So if there were a way to have all three that would get your attention. Complying with regulations More and more industries are subjected to some form of regulation....

Mr. Grado has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America region AMAG Technology, the market leading access control and video management company, is pleased to announce that Ramon Grado, Vice President of International Sales has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America (LATAM) region.  In this new role, Ramon is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities across thi...

AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces the release of Symmetry CONNECT™, a policy-based platform providing safety, security and risk management capabilities for organisations demanding a process and policy based approach to managing all their enterprise security functions. Symmetry CONNECT allows organisations to build sustainable policies and automate manual disjointed procedures reducing errors and m...

Top 2014 Symmetry Authorised Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards Top performing integrators from throughout the US and Canada were awarded AMAG Technology’s coveted Eagle Award at the company’s annual Eagle Award reception held at ISC West on April 17. Top 2014 Symmetry Authorized Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards in recognition for their commitment to selling Symmetry products and exceptional sales efforts.   “We appreciate the bus...

A message we’re hearing a lot at ISC West this year is the customer’s growing demand for end-to-end solutions. In the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) segment, especially, there is a strong demand for total solutions that are simple to use and easy to integrate and manage. The most efficient path to achieve such systems is often to install an end-to-end solution from a single supplier, combining access control and video. Creating unified solution by uniting product businesses...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management announced recently that its Symmetry™ security management system has been approved as a Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM)/FIPS 201 compliant solution by the U.S. General Services Administration.  Partnering with HID Global: AMAG Technology has partnered with HID Global® to provide a complete end-to-end physical access control...

AMAG will offer Salient VMS, NVR server platforms and mobile video apps under its Symmetry brand AMAG Technology has entered into a technology partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. and will offer Salient’s CompleteView Video Management System, PowerProtect NVR Server Platforms and TouchView Mobile Video Apps under the Symmetry™ brand. The Symmetry Security Management platform brings together Identity Management, Access Control, Alarm Management, and Video Manageme...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announces the release of Symmetry™ v8.0.2 access control software. Symmetry v8.0.2 software offers end users a complete unified, end-to-end security solution to manage all security and complementary technologies in one place via an intuitive user interface. “We are continuing with our commitment to our integrators and end users to improve our access con...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, now offers two Symmetry™ F2F card readers designed to complement the Symmetry SR Controller range of products. The multi-technology, multi-frequency readers support supervised F2F protocol, which is a proprietary reader communication protocol and wiring scheme used by the Symmetry SR product, as well as by some legacy access control systems. The Symmetry F2F...

Identiv's uTrust TS Reader technology is being integrated into 3M's MiY multi-factor authentication biometric devices Identiv, Inc. recently announced that it has entered a bilateral partnership with 3M, an innovative technology company that serves consumer, electronics and energy, healthcare, industrial, and safety and graphics markets. Initially, Identiv's uTrust TS Reader technology is being integrated into 3M's MiY multi-factor authentication biometric devices. Both Identi...

Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams AMAG Technology, the worldwide leader of end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, appoints Kurt Takahashi as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams. He will be helping to implement new strategies to drive growth and extend exceptional cust...

The spirit of collaboration was alive and well at AMAG Technology’s Security Engineering Symposium 2015 in Carlsbad, Calif. Targeting consultants, architects and engineers (A&E), and integrators, the weekend conference was built around AMAG’s Symmetry access control products, especially their role in a unified system that incorporates a variety of other technologies, too. Also participating in the event (and emphasising the value of long-term partnering) were several other techn...

SureView Systems, a leading provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software for the security industry, announced recently a new integration for its Immix® platform with Symmetry™ access control software from AMAG Technology. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing customers to benefit from the close integration of Immix Central Station (CS) and Command Center (CC) with AMAG’s Symmetry access control to gain a high level...

The added resources will provide better sales support and customer service to both regions AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, welcomes Bill Daniel as the new Western Canada Regional Sales Manager and Kristina Connor as the new Northwest US Regional Sales Manager. Previously one territory, AMAG has restructured the large territory to better serve our customers and added an additiona...

TEC 2015 to be held in Westminster on May 4-8, 2015 will feature week of education & custom learning paths PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative has announced its education conference agenda for TEC 2015. The premier education, exhibit, and networking event will be held in Westminster, CO on May 4-8, 2015. This year, TEC will feature an entire week of education with custom learning paths designed to benefit a company’s e...

Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that Identiv’s uTrust TS Government Readers for premises access are now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List (APL). The General Services Administration (GSA) lab, which is part of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program, has evaluated and approved Identiv’s...

Overwhelmed by too many choices for an access control system? Where do you start? Always seeking to help, SourceSecurity.com asked access control suppliers to describe what differentiating characteristics set their systems apart from others in the market. AMAG: Easy migration, simple pricing model AMAG’s Symmetry platform includes access control, photo ID badging, visitor management and digital video server software, all standard in an integrated solution. The pricing model...

More attention needs to be placed on the development of readers that can accommodate Wireless and Wi-Fi technology Many of the changes in the access control market are happening at the “edge” – at the reader level. Access control advances that continue to become more widespread include wireless and PoE-enabled access control hardware such as wireless locks and PoE door controllers, which both reduce installation costs. Other trends are related to mobility; on...

Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our First Annual Security Market Review and Forecast 2014 was a great time to be in the security industry, and 2015 will be even better. This is the optimistic view shared among industry leaders contacted by SourceSecurity.com and asked to reflect on the market in 2014 and to look ahead to the New Year. Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our...

 “Winners” in 2015 will be multinational security solutions companies and recruiters for mid-to senior-level employment placement ASIS International 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: Spending on security systems was up in 2014: In general, it seems that there was an increase in capital projects for 2014. Two likely contributing factors are a slightly better economic outlook, and the previous capex holding patterns of many organisations wanting to move out of tha...

AMAG saw growth across all vertical market segments, making 2014 an incredibly exciting year 2014/2015 AMAG Technology Review and Forecast: AMAG Technology saw growth across all vertical market segments, making 2014 an incredibly exciting year. End users are demanding unified, end-to-end total solutions, and I see that trend continuing into 2015 and beyond. Some users want access control and video management from the same manufacturer to eliminate integration challenges, or...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, is pleased to announce that Samsotech International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Samsotech has certified its Passport Scanner with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V8 Security Management System. AMAG and Samsotech cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “Samsotech is a great additi...