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The agreement allows Tri-ED Distribution to sell and stock Viscount’s new Liberty access control system Viscount Systems, a leading edge high technology supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has signed a distributor agreement with Tri-ED Distribution to begin selling and stocking Viscount’s new Liberty access control system at its 65 North American branch locations. Tri-Ed is North America’s largest independent distrib...

Samsung continues to expand its offering of imaging solutions that deliver high performance and greater value Samsung Techwin continues to expand its offering of imaging solutions that deliver high performance and greater value with the introduction of the new SNF-7010 360° megapixel camera at ASIS 2013 (booth #: 853). The omnidirectional SNF-7010 is a 3 megapixel 1080p high definition camera with a fisheye lens, digital pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z) and bi-directional audio. &ld...

Samsung SNV-6012M mobile flat camera is IP66 rated and equipped with a rugged M12 connector The latest addition to Samsung Techwin’s WiseNetIII camera line was introduced recently at ASIS 2013 (booth #: 853). The 2 MP Full HD (1080P) network line of vandal-resistant camera is fully mobile and has been designed to meet the challenging conditions for surveillance on-board trains, buses and other modes of public transport. The Samsung SNV-6012M mobile flat camera is IP66 r...

OnSSI and Sentry360 announced support for the Sentry360 leading edge high megapixel camera line and Ocularis, OnSSI's flagship IP-video surveillance and security platform. Ocularis is a comprehensive video management system that combines powerful network video recorders (NVRs) with physical security information management (PSIM) functionality. To meet the growing demand from customers requiring top rated, higher resolution megapixel cameras without sacrificing performance, OnSSI has completed i...

Sony Electronics announced recently four new IP cameras that feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX signal processing system. These cameras strengthen Sony’s offering for outdoor applications and expand the company’s lineup of entry- and mid-level products into new markets. This includes on-board transportation surveillance and environments with exceptionally low light conditions. “Sony continuously looks for ways to expand and improve its product offering, and all of the...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, computing, and automation solutions, recently unveiled the ioLogik™ R1200 series, a new line of dual-independent RS-485 serial interface remote I/O devices that empower integrators to easily and cost-effectively deploy dual-bus redundant or extended length remote I/O daisy-chain topologies in wide temperature environments (-40° C to 85° C on wide-temp models). Five different ioLogik™ R1200 models are available with different analogue...

Integration of Ocularis and AXIS A1001 allows critical video and access control data to be displayed side-by-side OnSSI announced recently at ASIS 2013 that the company’s highly acclaimed Ocularis Video Management System is fully integrated with the newly announced AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller from Axis Communications. The integration provides video surveillance and security operations at all levels to be seamlessly combined onto Ocularis’ powerful platform....

Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointments approved by its Board Identive Group, Inc. announces Steven Humphreys as its new Chairman of the Board and the promotion of Lawrence W. Midland to President and Dr. Manfred Mueller to Chief Operating Officer of the company. All appointments are effective immediately. “Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointm...

As a memeber of, Key Systems Inc will now provide enhanced security options for Asset tracking Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance programme. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track...

Image Sensing Systems will demonstrate its public safety, security and access control solutions at ASIS 2013 Image Sensing Systems, Inc. announced recently support for the ONVIF protocol within its widely deployed License Plate Recognition (LPR) software. ONVIF is an open industry forum promoting and developing global standards for interfaces of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF interoperability will give a wide variety of public safety, security, parking and surveill...

Sony Electronics is launching its IPELA ENGINE PRO camera lineup with four rapid dome IP cameras. The new W Series cameras are the most advanced rapid dome cameras in the security industry, with all four featuring the highest-rated optical zoom, fastest pan speed, highest frame rate and widest dynamic range of any full HD camera on the market.  The W Series cameras are the first full HD cameras to feature 130dB of wide dynamic range, which delivers clear picture quality even in strong back...

IndigoVision's IP solution was unrivalled, delivering the best video quality and gives operators smooth PTZ camera control Sycuan Casino, one of the largest in California, has chosen to upgrade their aging security system to an IndigoVision IP Video Security Solution. As the existing security system could no longer meet the requirements of a modern, large casino, Sycuan Casino embarked on building a state of the art security installation. The new system would also manage a to...

STANLEY Security’s Electric Privacy Glass Option provides instant patient privacy in ICU/CCU healthcare environments STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announced its new Electric Privacy Glass Option to the Dura-Care™ ICU/CCU product line at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Utilising the ultimate in cutting-edge technology, STANLEY Security&rs...

AllClear is the first hand-held image-free screener incorporating passive millimeter wave detection technology Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced its next-generation, AllClear® handheld screener with enhanced metal detection capabilities for security and loss prevention applications. The enhanced AllClear screener now has an integrated metal detector that al...

The D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator opens and closes the door slowly in a controlled format STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, showcased its D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. STANLEY Security’s D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator is an electromechanical unit designed to provide safe, convenient, automa...

Brivo OnAir is the new brand name of former Brivo ACS WebService access control management solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced the company’s release of Brivo OnAirSM version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface (UI). Brivo OnAir is the new brand name for the former Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based access control management solution. With the introduction of this updated interface, Brivo further exten...

Pullum, an AlliedBarton Security Officer, was recognised for her heroic efforts in July 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce the winner of this year’s Ralph Day Security Officer of the Year award is Myisha Pullum. Each year, one Security Officer in the United States is recognised for outstanding service and actions in the security profession with this award by the ASIS Securi...

This year’s recognition marks the second consecutive Accolades Award for an iCLASS SE platform solution HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its new iCLASS SE Encoder  has been selected by the ASIS International organisation as a winner in the 2013 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition, which recognises the industry’s most innovative new technologies, products and services. Judges representing a cross-...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats Sonitrol, a leading provider of verified electronic security solutions, introduces its new Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. The Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats, allowing easy migration for existing users onto new, or add-on access controlled doors....

S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series ATM locking system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces updates to Sargent & Greenleaf’s (S&G) A-Series™ ATM Access Management System at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series...

S&G 2740B lock integrates the latest design advances to produce an easy-to-operate electromechanical lock STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces Sargent and Greenleaf’s (S&G) 2740B Electromechanical Combination Lock, the “Bravo” version of S&G’s Model 2740 GSA container lock designed to meet Federal Specification FF-L-2740B.  This is the latest federal specification detailing...

 STANLEY currently secures more than 15,000 schools and educational institutions in North America STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a...

The interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products WHAT: Continuing to distinguish itself within the security industry, STANLEY Security announces the opening of its Discovery Center in Indianapolis, IN. The completely interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products in action – from the essentials to state-of-the-art solutions. WHO: STANLEY Se...

The STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR provides both anti-piggybacking and anti-tailgating detection STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, introduces the new STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR Automatic Security Revolving Door with anti-tailgating detection and optional anti-piggybacking sensing systems at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. For those facilities requir...

Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G Alarm Module allows communication of critical information to an alarm system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, presents the Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G) Alarm Module for electronic lock integration at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G A...

WWP was created to raise awareness of the needs of injured service members STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, is proud to announce a new initiative, as part of its continued support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), for the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. As a division of Stanley Black & Decker, who earlier this year entered into a partnership wi...

Project productivity improves when systems integrator and client personalities “integrate” Long-term business relationships can be a win-win proposition for system integrators and customers alike. In this article, Jason Oakley, CEO of North American Video (NAV), explains that compared to simply transactional relationships that are typically short-term projects, long-term relationships generally provide better working relationships, increased satisfaction, reduced c...

Microsoft’s three GSOCs monitor 700 sites for nearly 200,000 active personnel access accounts Microsoft Global Security, which is responsible for providing physical security at Microsoft Corporation, has joined the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) board of directors, signaling its support for the PSIA’s system-level approach to developing standards for the security industry. Microsoft’s three Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs) monit...

The new PSIA specification will build on standards already used in the logical identity and access management world Tackling one of the most expensive and complex security challenges businesses face, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently announced it has launched the Physical-Logical Access Interoperability Working Group. This group will develop a specification to unify logical and physical identities so that security industry manufacturers, integrato...