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The principals of fault-tolerant access control are designed to limit the chances of system catastrophe by hardware failure Today, fault-tolerant security systems are becoming a necessity in several high-security environments as they ensure that security is not compromised in the event of some malfunction. The availability of competitively priced fault-tolerant access control systems also make them attractive for security installers as well as end-users. In this article, Greg...

Optex IP detectors integrate directly into AXIS PTZ cameras combining video verification and Optex technologies Optex Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology, announced recently the integration of their IP sensors and detector products with Axis network cameras and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP). This integration will provide additional intelligence to end user cameras for powerful IP perimeter intrusion solutions. Optex IP detector...

GXi Technology maximises surveillance capabilities by bringing an added feature set of Imbedded Intelligence CBC (AMERICA) Corp. announced a new family of IP cameras has been added to the Ganz PixelPro Series featuring GXi Technology. GXi Technology maximises surveillance capabilities by bringing an added feature set of Imbedded Intelligence, WDR performance and full video recording to SD card to this already full-featured IP camera series.   The imbedded intelligence te...

World Vision Kisongo Experience is housed inside a high-tech expandable semi-truck which transports visitors to Tanzania Schneider Electric recently announced it is hosting the World Vision Kisongo Experience tour at its Pelco facility in Clovis, California, November 19 and 20. World Vision, a humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, has...

EIA’s coordinated strategic integration included solutions such as IP surveillance cameras EIA, Inc., one of America’s leading Networked Technology Integrators successfully provided the tactical installation and final integration of a deployment package. The package consisted of various surveillance and security equipment which provided robust situational awareness to the management of the ING New York City Marathon—the largest and most popular marathon in th...

Aimetis’ increase in revenues of 169% percent from 2008 to 2012 resulted in a 432 ranking in Technology Fast 500 Aimetis announced recently that it has been named to Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. The company also announced it has been named to Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50, an award that recognises technologi...

Johnson will oversee operations and business development and help guide the organisation's growth AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the promotion of Carol Johnson to President and COO. In her new role, Johnson will continue to report to Bill Whitmore, AlliedBarton's Chairman and CEO. "This additional executive role within our organisation will allow for an even greater focus on the implementation of...

The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D face reader to provide a convenient biometric solution Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary MorphoTrak, provides 3D facial recognition technology for secure access at The Marque, the most exclusive membership club in Houston, Texas. The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D Face Reader™, to provide a highly secure yet convenient biometric solution that allows members-only access to certain areas of t...

NXT-ID Inc., a biometrics company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announced recently that it has successfully ported its MobileBio Voicematch algorithm to its widely anticipated next generation payment and identity product -- the Wocket. The Wocket is a new class of biometrically secure mobile devices designed to bring the traditional wallet into the 21st century by providing the functionality of a wallet and incorporating a touch screen and a single dynamically programmable card...

Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

STANLEY Security donated $1 to WWP for each visitor whose badge was scanned at the company’s booth STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013) in Chicago, IL in September As part of a broader initiative with the nonprofit organisation by Stanley Black & Decker, STA...

The system consists of a combination of Keyscan’s single-door and multi-door control panels Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. This year UFC will continue to bring us legendary battles, shocking finishes, and h...

Technology Showcase provides extensive information about Samsung's core cameras and VMS technologies Following the successful launch of Technology Showcase campaign this week in New York, Samsung Techwin America has announced a full schedule detailing the dates and locations across North America where attendees may participate locally. Designed for end users, architects, engineers, industry analysts and system integrators, the Technology Showcase is a product-focused seminar t...

Waxenberg has experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics and network security To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions, as vice-president of sales and marketing. "Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a majo...

iOmniscient’s MD will describe the company's involvement in several Smart City projects The MD of iOmniscient will give a talk about IQ Smart Cities at the Secured Cities Conference in Baltimore. She will describe iOmniscient’s involvement in several Smart City projects including the Singapore Smart City test bed which is perhaps the most sophisticated Smart City implementation that the company has undertaken so far. The focus is on making cities safe, smart and ef...

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organisational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

Comprehensive and robust security programmes and policies are required for adequate data security Over the last decade, we have entered a new era of physical and logical access control. We are now living in an increasingly mobile world where our phones do more than just make a simple call – employees can now open doors and enter secure areas, as well as access computers, corporate data networks and associated information assets with just a single mobile device.  Fur...

The integration pairs infnias’ eIDC32 door controllers and Savance’s EIOBoard infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control software and hardware, recently announced a strategic integration partnership with Savance, a leading provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. The integration pairs two cutting-edge technologies—infnias’ Ethernet-enabled, PoE-powered eIDC32 door controllers, and Savance’s powerful...

Video and video analytics has been the fastest growing portion of the perimeter security industry since 2010 Video surveillance cameras and analytics continue to be pushed out toward the perimeter at a high rate and are becoming an integral part of electronic perimeter security solutions. According to a recent report published by IHS, the global market for intelligent devices in perimeter security applications is forecast to top $200 million in 2013. Historically, sensors hav...

Core4 will play an instrumental role in further expanding OnSSI’s market share in these important territories OnSSI announced recently that Core4 Technologies of Bloomington, MN, will be representing sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. With 60 years of collective experience in the security and electrical markets, Core4 will play an instrumental role in further e...

WavestoreUSA will participate in Secured Cities and ISC East this month WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for professional surveillance applications, announces the release of Version 5.40 of its cost-effective, user-friendly video management software, a platform that delivers more flexibility and systems functionality. As with previous versions of WavestoreUSA VMS, enhancements have been made to ensure V5.40 is the most intuit...

Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas Verint Systems Inc. announces its participation in a conference focused on promoting security strategies for Safe Cities. During the Secured Cities event, Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions designed specifically for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas. The Verint Safe City solution combines preventive detection...

North Nine recently announced updates to their SOLVE product. SOLVE (Simple On-Line Visualization Engine) allows users to see security threats as they occur, track malicious activity in real time and provides users with actionable data and intelligence so they can fight back. Major changes in this update include even faster performance and expanded reporting for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP). Conventus, a leading national security consultancy, will bring the product to market as the exclusi...

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...

The Annual Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list is developed from an estimated 5,000 companies AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announced recently that it is named a 2014 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine. To help promote the release of the list, Jerold Ramos, Director of Strategic Recruiting and Military Liaison for AlliedBarton, is participating in the November 11, NASDAQ Clos...

Identive’s improved performance in Q3 is a positive backdrop to its transition Identive reported its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2013. Highlights of the quarter included: New management team begins simplification and focus of business 14% revenue growth year over year Achievement of $0.6 million adjusted EBITDA Gross proceeds from private placement of $7.1 million Strong demand for our cloud-based SaaS and NFC consumer product...

Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP network solutions Low-voltage distribution leader Alarmax, recognised as having one of the industry's broadest selections of security solutions, and Moxa recently announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Alarmax will distribute Moxa's hardened IP network video surveillance products and high-performance edge-to-core industrial Ethernet solutions. Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP...

The BIOGUARD system meets the demanding needs of correctional center environments The sheriff's office is stepping up their booking system to keep tabs on their inmates and make sure the wrong person isn't released. After Rocky Marquez pretended to be another inmate to escape from a Maricopa County jail last year, the sheriff's office decided to make changes. Since March, they've been scanning something not even identical twin inmates can share. "Fingerprints are different," S...