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Bernice Noriz will primarily focus on Identive Group’s Access Control & Security division Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, recently announced that physical access industry veteran Bernice Noriz has joined Identive as Director of Sales, North America for the Company’s Access Control & Security division. Ms. Noriz will be responsible for dealer/partner management and for helping t...

The HIS program provides integrators with exclusive training, certification and marketing support Honeywell recently recognised New Jersey-based MSA Systems Integration as its 2012 HIS Integrator of the Year. MSA Systems Integration is a full-service security company providing access control, intrusion, IP-based video surveillance, visitor management and perimeter protection systems to organisations across 10 vertical markets including education, government and healthcare. In...

Matrix will implement Lean processes throughout its business structure to ensure continued growth Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, announced plans to implement new strategies to increase efficiency in manufacturing and R&D, and to further improve customer service. With demand for Matrix Systems’ access control and security management solutions growing at a rapid...

One Z Portal will be used at a port, and the other will provide security screening at a critical infrastructure facility American Science and Engineering, Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced the receipt of orders for two Z Portal multi-view X-ray screening systems for two separate Middle East government agencies. One Z Portal system will be used for security at a port, and the other will provide security screening at a critical...

The manifesto examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently launched its first manifesto, championing the use of responsible surveillance in the CCTV industry. The paper examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems that are fit for purpose and support privacy for the wider public when it comes to imag...

Dacian Andrei has been appointed as Product Manager and Kinsey Harris as Marketing Communications Manager WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced addition of two key personnel to its marketing team in response to increased demand for its video recording and video management solutions. The company plans to continue increasing headcount in engineering, executive and sales positions thr...

Moxa's Global Sales and Marketing headquarters in Brea is named as Orange County Register's Top O.C. Workplaces Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, is proud to announce that its headquarters for Global Design and Engineering operations received Aon Hewitt's Best Employers Taiwan 2013 award recognising it for superior employee engagement and leadership. The award comes on the heels of Moxa's Global Sales and Marketing headquarters in...

The software solution is expected to save hundreds of man-hours for airport management Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), which provides air service facilities to South Central Idaho and the Sun Valley resort area, has become the first airport in the country to implement Quantum Secure’s new SAFE for Aviation v4.5 software suite. Officially launched May 15, the physical identity and access management software solution is expected to save hundreds of man-hours for airport m...

Bosch Security Systems has added the DINION 4000 AN and DINION 5000 AN and FLEXIDOME 5000 AN families to its portfolio of analogue cameras. These new 960H cameras capture more pixels per target object for a maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL – the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard. Ideal for capturing fine scene details, they are capable of producing video images with 30 percent higher resolution than previous generation analogue sensors. DINION 4000 AN cameras offer excel...

Our developers have been busy working on something exciting that will transform the way you plan your next project: Introducing the brand new Project Planner from LILIN. The Project Planner has been designed to revolutionize the way security installers plan their projects. In three easy steps, users can design a complete system, from selecting a site, to creating a product list, making the design and specification of a project a whole lot easier.  Here’s how it works… Step 1...

Some 90 percent of global Fortune 500 finance organisations count on Verint solutions to help drive their security Verint® Systems Inc. announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence® solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reachin...

The new funding will enable Crocus to accelerate product development Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces it has raised EUR 34 million (USD 45 million) in additional capital. A new private investor, Industrial Investors, joined the round led by Idinvest Partners. Major investors Sofinnova Ventures, Innovat...

Brivo's new facility features demonstration rooms, multiple conference rooms, and technology testing labs Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that it has completed the move into its new 14,200 square-foot headquarters, located in Bethesda, Maryland. After many months of working with its architects and builder, Brivo has arrived in a new space that reflects both the company’s roots and its future. What makes this ne...

Over 90% of global Fortune 500 finance organisations count on Verint solutions to enhance security Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence Solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reaching financial serv...

Bugda is responsible for leading the direction and development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line AES Corporation, the security industry’s leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced the appointment of Mike Bugda to the position of Director of Product Management. As the newest addition to the AES management team, Bugda is responsible for leading the direction and development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line, program and project management...

Delta Scientific recently announced that a crash test of its new DSC720-1M bollards, created to stop taller trucks such as those found in Europe and the Mideast from tumbling over anti-terrorist crash-proof bollards, stopped a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) flatbed truck impacting at 50 miles per hour (80 kph) with only a 0.5 meter penetration of the vehicle, creating an M50, P1 ASTM rating. The bollards caused severe damage to the engine and drive train. “This is the type of stopping power custo...

For more than 60 years, Federal Signal has worked with Hawaii to provide alerting systems across the state Federal Signal Alerting & Notification Systems, the leader in mass notification solutions for communities and facilities around the world, recently announced that it has successfully completed the first phase of a statewide emergency warning system upgrade in Hawaii. The project replaces existing VHF and trunked radio networks with redundant satellite and cellular com...

The RFQ includes the release of an updated version of the ONVIF Device Test Tool ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it has issued a public Request for Quotations to update the existing Test Specification and Test Tool for the group’s global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. The ONVIF Device Test Tool is used by the members of ONVIF to test conformance of I...

UTM solution rated for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management solutions WatchGuard Technologies has been awarded a "Performance Verified Certification" by independent test lab, Miercom, for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management (UTM) solutions with standard UTM features enabled. The award gives both small and mid-sized enterprises assurance that WatchGuard UTM solutions can deliver the security and perf...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces the AUTODOME 7000 family of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with intelligent features that are a major asset to security surveillance. AUTODOME 7000 outperforms other moving cameras to provide customers with a powerful, automated monitoring system that ensures security risks are not missed. Built-in intelligence Bosch’s embedded Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) software automatically processes video signals and alerts operators to security risks. A sin...

J.Michael Coleman leads AlliedBarton’s services to the commercial real estate industry AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that J. Michael Coleman, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, received the prestigious Chair's Award at the 2013 Every Building Conference & Expo presented by BOMA International from June 23-25th in San Diego. The Chair's Award is th...

OnVu 360 app provides access to 1, 2 or 5 MP stream and supports Oncam's Halocam and Evolution line of cameras Oncam, the pioneer in 360-degree technology, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable iOS app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. Clearly, the company is on to something. Introduced in November 2012, OnVu360 has already been downloaded by more than 10,000 peop...

Channel Vision, celebrating 20 years as a leading manufacturer of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home, has announced they have released a new 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera, the 6544. The 6544 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera is their latest innovation in their line of IP Camera Solutions. Channel Vision’s 6544 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera offers superior image quality with a 1.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor and has the ability to capture images...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted several patents for the company's innovation related to gesture-based methods of using three-dimensional (3-D) motion sequences to increase privacy, security and convenience when using RFID-based devices such as smart cards and NFC-enabled smartphones for a broad range of applications. These patent additions strengthen HID Global’s IP portfolio of over 1,00...

Mahesh Saptharishi is the new President & CTO, Kristina O’Connell joined as CMO and Frank Trimboli as Sr. Regional Sales Director VideoIQ, the recognised leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced it continues to strengthen its management team with three key appointments. Mahesh Saptharishi assumed the role of President & CTO, Kristina O’Connell joined as CMO and Frank Trimboli joined as Sr. Regional Sales Director. These...

One alternative purpose for a 360-degree camera is the ability to provide a panoramic view in a wall-mounted orientation Surveillance cameras that capture 360-degree images are unique. However, cameras with technology that enables a user to retrospectively track an incident back in time are even more unique. This combination provides customers with total situational awareness—a field of view much larger than the capability of narrow-field, fixed-view cameras. In this art...

With invasions of computer systems occurring in every business of every industry every day, Identify Security Software Inc recently announced its launch as a company. “Identify Security Software is a new company with a new and better way for businesses and institutions to manage and control access to their information systems.” said Andre Limarenko, Identify’s president and COO. “Password-based systems and those that make use of digital keys or tokens are all too easy to...

According to the IMS study “The World Market for Intruder Alarms” the penetration rate for U.S intruder alarm products will increase In most cases, a sudden influx of players and increased competition would be detrimental for an industry. However, the U.S. intruder alarm market is embracing the plethora of new competitors entering the business because these recent market entrants are partnering with established security suppliers to offer complete home security pro...

Vidsys will be demonstrating its PSIM software with technology partner Barco VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at the 2013 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, taking place July 16 – 18 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Orlando, FL. This year marks the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security’s (NCS4) fourth annual confer...

Caddo Parish has installed around 4,000 cameras to date IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Caddo Parish Public School system, in Northwest Louisiana, has made a major commitment to utilising IP video surveillance throughout the entire school district. This major, on-going project is being managed and installed by Stanley Security Solutions. Prior to upgrading to IP megapixel surveillance, Caddo employed a variety...