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HID Advantage Partner program includes increased investments that are focused on partner relationships and strategy alignment HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company has expanded its channel partner program as part of its Genuine HID commitment to enhance value for customers worldwide. The HID Advantage Partner Program includes a complete range of benefits that will enable partner readiness and open doors to new business...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the release of the next generation of its world-renowned IQeye Alliance-mx HD megapixel series of cameras. One of the company’s most successful cameras for both indoor and outdoor use, the Alliance-mx not only includes the increased processing power needed to run analytics or VMS applications at the edge, it also features WDR, built-in IR illumination, on-camera storage, two-way audio and true day/ni...

The Mission 500 CSR Award honours a security company that has made a significant contribution to those in need Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for both the 2014 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 3rd, 2014 during ISC West in Las Ve...

It’s “eyes front” for Christie, a world leader in control room display technology, with the introduction of a new front access video wall cube product that enables seamless high performance rear projection video wall displays with minimal installation and maintenance space required. All the benefits of Christie’s latest and brightest Entero HB DLP LED-based technology display are available in a platform that allows video wall cubes to be positioned directly against a rear...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has introduced a reliable, intuitive and scalable network video recorder (NVR) for a full range of surveillance applications. The DVTEL Horizon NVR platform delivers the same reliability and high performance as the company's powerful Latitude Video Management System. Its technology and feature set is targeted specifically at smaller, efficiency driven surveillance deployments to view, record and playback high-quality video and audio. The o...

Other sponsors of the Tahdooahnippah match include Wind River Harley-Davidson and Comanche Nation Casino American Integrated Security Group (AISG) is accustomed to developing and deploying innovative integrated security systems across the nation. But later this month, AISG will be ringside in Oklahoma City hoping to help boxer George ‘Comanche Boy’ Tahdooahnippah deliver a knockout. Tahdooahnippah – known in the ring as Comanche Boy – is a professional...

Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the AD-201 compliant standalone electronic lock is available for United States Federal Agency buildings using PIV and PIV-I credentials. It features a FIPS 201-1 compliant multi-technology plus keypad reader (FMK) that reads both 13.56 MHz smart cards and 125 kHz proximity cards. The AD-201 is the first standalone integrated electronic lock to achieve FIPS 201-1 compliance. The innovative modular...

The PSIA is committed to providing integrators and security end users with specifications that deliver true interoperability. The recent upgrade of PSIA’s Area Control specification sets a high bar for vendors, which helps ensure plug-and-play compatibility among PSIA-compliant products. In December, the PSIA released Version 2.0 of the specification and made it open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA members. Area Control 2.0 incorporates PSIA’...

Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) announces a new high-definition underwater camera. “This year promises to be very exciting beginning with the release of the first high-definition underwater hemispheric camera,” says OPT’s President Robert Aston. The OPT-09P is the first of several new high-definition models planned for 2014. The OceanCam OPT-09P provides hemispheric viewing, internal recording and captures a 360-degree view without any moving parts. It delivers high-definiti...

OnSSI is prepared to meet demanding user requirements by offering 64-bit recording technology in every version of the Company’s industry-leading Ocularis Video Management System (VMS). With a host of new features and increased performance, Ocularis is perfectly positioned to support emerging trends of systems with a higher number of HD and megapixel cameras according to Ken LaMarca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, OnSSI. “Video surveillance and security professionals’ e...

The PSIA specifications deliver a wide range of security solutions based on easily integrated tools and systems “The New Year is still young, and the PSIA already has a variety of projects under way that build on our many accomplishments in 2013. We're planning a Plugfest for products and systems based on our Area Control specification, version 2.0 of which was released late last year. Our Recording and Content Management (RaCM) specification is being enhanced with t...

HID Global’s World Headquarters will be the company’s largest facility worldwide HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the opening of its new World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas. HID Global has initiated its first phase of operations at the state-of-the-art facility ahead of schedule and expects it to be fully operational by Q3 2015. It features 250,000 square feet of manufacturing, offi...

Perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software Protecting the perimeter of airports remains a difficult task across the US. On December 25th 2013, perimeter fence breaches occurred at two separate airports, Newark, New Jersey, and Phoenix, Arizona. In 2013, IHS Estimated electronic perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software alone, or about 9% of the perimeter securi...

As one of the busiest airports in China, Nanchang Changbei International Airport manages over 3.3 million passengers and 34,000 flights per year. In 2010, Changbei Airport began an expansion project that included a new terminal and a second runway. With a total investment of RMB2.5 billion (US$393 million), the objective of the project was to expand in order to accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually by 2020. Challenges Since its completion, the Changbei Airport has become the aviati...

SightLogix’s SightSensor enables the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed to protect substations for a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting regulatory compliance. Since being installed,...

Kim Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities DVTEL, INC., the leading video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Kim Loy as Vice President, Global Marketing and Chief Product Officer. In her new role, Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities. She will work closely with the company’s R&D team and global sales to closely align marketing goals with strate...

IHS expects electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at CAGRs of 6.9% and 7.8% respectively The increased popularity of electronic access control systems is contributing to the market growth of electric strikes and electromagnetic locks, each of which is forecast to outperform mechanical locks through 2017. IHS expects from 2012 to 2017, global revenues for electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 6.9% and 7.8%...

IHS report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify where the market opportunities are for Safe City projects  FirstNet, a high-speed broadband data network dedicated to public safety using a nationwide spectrum licence, is expected to increase collaboration between emergency responders, a new report from the IHS Security & Fire division has found. Revenues in the American market for electronic security equipment in city surveillance applications to...

Video Insight will donate the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution In an effort to help campuses prevent and combat violence, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – will donate over $250,000 in video surveillance software and hardware to schools and colleges nationwide in 2014 via a new Video Insight School Security Grant. “In this day and age of continued violent acts and thr...

Theia rewarded Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa for his video “Making the faces of Freedom” Theia is pleased to announce the winner of 2013 Video Contest: "Making the Faces of Freedom" submitted by Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa, documenting the time lapse construction of the a new exhibit at the rebuilt National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA following the devastating flood of 2008. The scene was captured t...

The TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program helps schools enhance security STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, will announce the four winning schools of its $500,000 TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program in the afternoon on Thursday, January 9. The school with the most votes will be awarded a $200,000 grant, while three runners-up will receive grants of $100,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services to help each f...

A U.S. economic forecast of 2.3 percent growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) bodes well for security businesses to thrive in a healthy economy in 2014. The Conference Board’s 2.3 percent growth prediction for 2014 is higher than its 1.7 estimate for 2013. Globally, both the physical access control and video surveillance markets are forecast to record healthy growth rates this year. Conference board predictions on housing starts (up 1.16 percent in 2014, compared...

Morse Watchmans system is programmable to recognise specific keys and release them once the three required logins are complete Casinos are cash-based industries that rely on physical controls and strict documentation procedures in order to safeguard large amounts of cash and chips. One of the most critical areas of casino security where these controls come into play is key management. Physical keys are used for access to virtually all of the most sensitive and highly secur...

exacqVision was chosen for its extreme ease of use and its ability to integrate with third-party systems Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the only airport serving as a year-round getaway for two Yellowstone National Park entrances. Established in 1941, the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport provides, operates and safely maintains an aviation facility to service the needs of the flying public in Montana. The 2,481 acre airport enplanes nearly 400,000 passenge...

The certification allows security staff to access Traka intelligent locker systems through OnGuard cardholder credentials Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, announced recently that following testing of its Key Control and Locker Solutions with Lenel OnGuard 2012 and OnGuard 2013, it has been officially Lenel-certified as an OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) partner for those solutions. Lenel, a market leader in i...

Weighing in at 6.4 ounces and standing a mere 4.2 inches tall, D-Link recently welcomed its newest IP network cloud camera family member to the world, the D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera (DCS-825L). The D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera is the most versatile baby monitoring solution available on the market today, providing at-home and remote monitoring using a smartphone or tablet device and the new free mydlink Baby Mobile app and service. Allowing new moms and dads to keep an eye on their new little...

D-Link recently expanded its line of IP surveillance solutions with the new mydlink Network Video Recorder with HDMI output (DNR-312L), providing a feature-rich, cost-effective DIY surveillance solution for today’s small business owners. Featuring an integrated HDMI port, the new mydlink Network Video Recorder (NVR) provides a standalone solution for viewing up to nine cameras1 on a connected HD monitor, or remotely using the mydlink service and free mydlink apps for smart phones and table...

COMPRO Technology Inc., a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions, recently announced that COMPRO IP cameras are now wider range IP camera compatibility with renowned Synology NAS system, to bring a high quality surveillance solution to the market. The combination of COMPRO IP cameras and Synology NAS system provides a perfect choice for users looking for a convenient mobile surveillance and video recording solution. Now COMPRO’s users are able to create an optimal surv...

BCDVideo announced that all manufactured Access Control and IP Video Recording Servers will feature an embedded recovery module. This technology allows the system to restore the server to the original BCDVideo factory image in cases of disaster recovery. The new feature, called SMARTrecovery, eliminates the customer’s need to search for restore media and allows technicians to easily walk through the recovery process remotely, with no need for an onsite technician. “This is just anoth...

The acquisition will provide a robust platform for integrated offerings Datacard Group, the industry’s best-selling brand of secure identification and card personalisation solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Entrust, Inc., a leader in securing digital identities and information and a Thoma Bravo LLC portfolio company. The acquisition builds on the strengths of each company to enable its customers and partners to deliver better services in highly connected...