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The support of ADT and Tyco Fire & Security enables WSC to build upon its mentoring programme The Women’s Security Council (WSC), a network of security professionals focused on promoting the success of women in the security industry, announces ADT and Tyco Fire & Security, business units of Tyco International, as Platinum Sponsors. “As industry leaders, it is a natural fit for ADT and Tyco Fire & Security to be leading partners with WSC and its quest t...

MESSOA will deliver its multi-megapixel solutions at ISC West 2012 MESSOA Technologies Inc. will make appearance at ISC West 2012, showcasing its newest product offerings, along with demonstration of MESSOA’s proprietary imaging technologies for diverse video security and surveillance applications. Multi-megapixel solutions This year’s show will debut MESSOA’s multi-megapixel solutions. The industry-leading 3-megapixel and 5-megapixel cameras are the latest...

SightLogix's Clear24 thermal cameras provides image details in rain, snow, fog, wind or humidity Clear24 thermal cameras by SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, set a new benchmark for thermal image quality, providing more image detail even in conditions of rain, snow, fog, wind or humidity. The value-priced cameras adapt to any environment to provide clear thermal image detail, overcoming the limitations of thermal imaging dur...

SightLogix CEO to speak on Thermal Imaging on March 29, 2012 during ISC West, Las Vegas John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., will participate in an ISC Premier Education panel discussion on the latest trends in thermal imaging Thursday, March 29th, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The session will also cover infrared and other “night vision” technologies, highlighting trends such as lower pricing that now makes thermal imaging more accessible t...

OnSSI's Ocularis VMS is now setting a new stardard in VMS functionality OnSSI’s Ocularis Video Management System (VMS) has a proven reputation for innovation and technological advancement, which is evident through its sophisticated and robust management server, human engineering, scalability and open integration capabilities. Now OnSSI is introducing a breakthrough video delivery technology that is poised to set a new standard in VMS functionality. The unveiling is set f...

IndigoVision has continued to focus on product development with a number of significant projects coming to fruition IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half-year financial results. The company reported operating profits up by 14% to a record £1.59m ($2.5m) for the six-month period ending 31 January 2012. When currency fluctuations are factored in, operating profits rose by 25%. IndigoVision continued its strong i...

Brivo and Vector will be presenting the physical access control capabilities of the Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato at the seminar Vector Electric, Inc. a Michigan based government systems integration firm and Brivo Systems, LLC a leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for government security management, are jointly hosting an implementation and training seminar at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Detroit March 20, 2012. In 2004, then sitting President Bush, issued the Ho...

Schmode will continue to expand his sales team around the world to accelerate Avigilon’s growth Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced the promotion of Bryan Schmode to executive vice president of global sales. Mr. Schmode has been instrumental in building Avigilon’s record-setting sales growth. Avigilon recently announced its 2011 year-end and fourth quarter results in which sales revenues for the year wer...

Ron Martin will present Maturity Model for Identity, Credentialing and Access Management Ron Martin, CPP, Executive Director, Open Security Exchange will be a featured speaker at GovSec – the Government Security Conference & Expo featuring the U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Expo. He will be presenting Maturity Model for Identity, Credentialing and Access Management at 3:15 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) ar...

Downtown Miami, Florida has a long history of crimes related to mob and drug activities, and the city still ranks among the top of having one of the highest crime rates in the United States. In effort to make the city safer, the Miami Dade County pledged to improve its public safety. A key part of the plan was to deploy video surveillance systems at security hotspots in high-risk neighborhoods. Proactively fighting against crime-related activities in the neighbourhood The project took place at...

Fransisco Peral will serve as the Business Development Manager focused on the Carribean, Latin America and Mexico MOBOTIX Corp., an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, today announced that it has expanded its North American sales force in response to significant growth in North America. The company reported more than a 30 percent sales increase in the Americas in the last quarter. Two new business development managers have been add...

All the sensors are networked and integrated via StarNet, which serves a local PIDS SMS Senstar Corporation announced recently that it has begun the delivery of a multi-layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) for two new maximum security prisons in Latin America. The core solution for both prisons is built around Senstar's sensors: IntelliFiber fence mounted fiber-optic sensors; Omnitrax buried cable as a covert detection layer between fences; μltraWave mi...

ABC News discovered SightLogix while researching proven technologies for airport perimeters SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security, was recognised on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. The story, which aired on Friday, March 2, highlighted that 1,300 perimeter intrusions have occurred at US airports since September 11, 2001 and how airports are deploying technology to combat the potential for security breaches. ABC News discover...

Laradon protects an eight-acre campus and 800 staff & students with Brivo cloud-based access control Brivo Systems LLC, leader in Software as a Service application for security management, recntly announced that Laradon, a human services agency serving children and adults with development disabilities, has chosen Brivo ACS WebService to provide access control management throughout its multi-building educational campus located in Denver, CO. Key-Rite Security is the integra...

A SightLogix-Geutebruck system will be demonstrated at ISC West 2012 SightLogix®, the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security applications, announces integration with Geutebruck’s GeViScope video system platform.   The combination of technologies provides actionable information about threats that may occur over outdoor areas, along with details for making quick and precise response decisions. SightSensor video analytic cameras, whi...

OnSSI's innovations include event fusion, push video, command and control centre and video delivery OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance and security software, has named Russ Caldwell as Regional Sales Manager for the North Central United States. Mr. Caldwell will manage key relationships in the North Central U.S. region, including  the certified dealer channel, distribution and key technology partners. He will also focus on ar...

The case study focuses on Microsoft's deployment of Perspective in Global Security Operations Centers PPM 2000 Inc., the industry’s leading developer of Incident Reporting and Investigation Management software, has published a new case study on the use of their flagship application, Perspective, throughout Microsoft Global Security. This insightful look at a real-world application focuses on Microsoft’s deployment of Perspective in all three of their Global Securi...

Camera Gateway allows cameras from top IP camera manufacturers to be integrated into IndigoVision's SMS4 system IndigoVision, leading manufacturer and supplier of end-to-end IP Video surveillance systems, will make three ground-breaking announcements at ISC West, Las Vegas, 28-30 March 2012. IndigoVision will preview Camera Gateway, part of its next release of software, SMS4 release 5, which will be released in May. Camera Gateway allows cameras from top IP camera manufacture...

Mark Modica will work with the ecosystem of resellers, solution partners and A&E professionals Pivot3 Inc., the leading supplier of IP SANs to the video surveillance market, recently announced that surveillance industry veteran Mark Modica has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President of Business Development, Video Surveillance. Richard Bravman, Pivot3 CEO, commented, “We’re seeing strong growth and marketplace success in our core surveill...

A significant upgrade in the fibre network included installation of multi-mode fibre optic cabling to camera locations It takes an intricate and well-established security infrastructure to protect a port, even a small one such as the Port of West Sacramento. Following strict security regulations from the Department of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard, The Port made the commitment to install a new video surveillance system featuring video management software from OnSSI. At...

Pelco's Sarix TI was developed to make thermal imaging available at an affordable price Pelco by Schneider Electric will display its new Sarix TI thermal imaging camera system at the ISC West show in Las Vegas, March 28 to 30, the company announced. With an all-digital design aimed at delivering the image processing features the industry demands, Sarix TI was developed to make thermal imaging available at an affordable price for mainstream applications where it was once consid...

Accellion has been selected as a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012 Accellion, Inc. recently announced its selection as a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012 within the category of Best Content Security product. Taking place this year on 24 April at the London Hilton, Park Lane, the SC Awards are widely recognised as the most coveted and prestigious awards for the European information security industry; they honour professionals working to secure ente...

Actimize Enterprise Risk Case Manager helps in managing alerts, case development and regulatory reporting NICE Actimize, a NICE Systems company and the largest and broadest provider of a single financial crime, risk and compliance software platform for the financial services industry, recently announced that First Hawaiian Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has expanded its relationship with NICE Actimize by selecting Actimize Enterprise Risk Case Manager to suppo...

Benchmark magazine also bestowed NVT's NV-214A-M with the ‘Benchmark Recommended Status’ In a recent Benchmark magazine group test of UTP video transceivers, the NV-214A-M passive single channel UTP video transceiver from Network Video Technologies scored 85%, and the highest product rating overall. Benchmark, the magazine that prides itself on being the only publication in the security industry dedicated to establishing a performance index for electronic security...

The SMR8000 Series offers up to 48-channel megapixel recording with high availability and easy maintenance Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, continues to strengthen its megapixel recording solutions and will showcase its all-in-one desktop megapixel hardware RAID NVR solution, the SMR8000 Series, at ISC West 2012, USA. Supporting eight hot-swappable hard disk drives, the SMR8000 Series offers up to 48-channel megapixel recording with high availability and ea...

KeyWatcher allows proprietary key card access and central control of four campuses When the name San Francisco is mentioned, most people think of the Golden Gate Bridge or perhaps the city’s famous cable cars. In the medical / educational community, the name San Francisco almost immediately brings to mind the University. Unique in its mission for focusing only on graduate school, hospitals and research, the University of California, San Franciscois recognised both nation...

The upgrade involed installation of over 3,000 cameras and a new video monitoring room When Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel in North Carolina decided to undertake a complete expansion and remodel to their existing facility, the Cherokee surveillance staff turned to security systems integrator North American Video (NAV) to provide state- of-the-art video surveillance and access control systems to effectively monitor their casino and non-gaming attractions. The surveillance...

Video cameras across the county help law enforcement ensure safer streets and more livable neighborhoods Throughout Orlando and Orange County, Florida, video cameras help law enforcement ensure safer streets and more livable neighborhoods. Implementation of the area's IP-based video surveillance system began about two years ago, starting small with approximately 17 cameras in the first phase. Since then, the number of cameras has grown to 150 active cameras in a regional video...

   SANS' webcast series aims to empower SMEs to make good risk management decisions "Millions of small businesses assume that Information security is just too complex," explains Jim Herbeck, an instructor for the SANS Institute. "But by breaking down the complete process into smaller, bite sized chunks using the same best practice favoured by larger organisations, SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) should understand that having good information security is a very realist...

The CyberLock family of access control products by Videx help high risk-businesses lower their insurance premiums with the system’s ability to track and control access throughout a facility. Public facilities like churches, schools, and hospitals are more likely to face loss or property damage due to the high volume of people coming and going. Additionally, key control is a big issue and it can be difficult to secure all areas of a facility. Public facilities are considered high-risk by in...