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Brivo's products have a proven track record of deployment at the local, state and federal levels For the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honor for Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo won with CloudPass, http://www.cloudpass.brivo.com/ an innovative solution designed to serve the unique needs of government for managing enterprise-wide physical access control systems (P...

The Creamery deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that The Creamery, located in San Francisco, has deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs to improve the customer experience at the cafe. The Creamery, in San Francisco’s SoMa district, is well worth the long line you’ll find at the counter on sunny week...

Brivo was recognised by GSN for its HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 compliance solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that for the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honour for “Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance” at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo offers two innovative solutions, Aparato and CloudPass designed to serve the unique needs of g...

Scene Analyzer will provide mobile surveillance including the ability to monitor vehicle and people movement PureTech Systems announced recently the selection and installation of its Scene Analyzer edge device on several mobile platforms to help the City of Blainville, Quebec, Canada. It will provide mobile surveillance including the ability to monitor vehicle and people movement throughout the city. The deployment, procured through the City of Blainville police department...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce that its Command video management system (VMS) software is fully integrated with the Bosch line of advanced video surveillance cameras. The certified integration provides March Networks Command™ systems integrators and customers with additional flexibility when selecting the most suitable solution for their needs. It simplifies and speeds deployments, while enabling organisations to maximise ex...

COPS Monitoring will provide services to over 3,500 alarm dealers who represent 800,000 subscribers COPS Monitoring, a leading provider of wholesale alarm monitoring services headquartered in Williamstown, NJ acquires AlarmWATCH of Hunt Valley, MD. With the addition of AlarmWATCH, COPS Monitoring now provides services to more than 3,500 alarm dealers, who represent nearly 800,000 subscribers nationwide. "We believe that our companies are much stronger together than they were...

The Leadership 500 award recognises AlliedBarton’s leadership development program AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to the 2012 Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine in the large organisations category. The Leadership 500 award recognises AlliedBarton’s leadership development program. “We are honoured that our leadership program and practices are recognised wi...

SightLogix IP thermal video analytics systems have been deployed by the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) to protect five large North Hudson River bridges.  NYSBA is using SightLogix’ smart video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve more than 1 million Hudson River crossings each week. Bridge security requires accurate, reliable intr...

Fire-Lite Alarms is one of only 19 tenured companies to have achieved this membership milestone Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell is being recognised by the Security Industry Association (SIA) for its 25 years of membership with the popular security advocacy group. Of SIA’s nearly 500 corporate members, Fire-Lite Alarms is one of only 19 tenured companies to have achieved this membership milestone. “Together with the support of companies like Fire-Lite, SIA has been a...

Moxa announces the release of a new IP dome camera that enables more reliable video surveillance performance in harsh outdoor installations.    Able to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 122°F without a fan or heater, the Moxa VPort P26 outdoor IP dome camera is housed in an exceptionally rugged metal enclosure with IP66 rain/dust protection and an IK10 vandal-resistant dome cover. The camera is designed to withstand impacts of up to 20 joules or approximately the i...

IPP provides training, tools and on-going assistance to aid partners with their professional services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently named Axiad IDS as the first North American partner in its Identity Assurance Implementation Partner Program (IPP). Through the IPP, which provides training, tools and on-going assistance to aid partners with their Professional Services engagements, Axiad IDS is now certified to deploy all HID Global Id...

Honeywell has enhanced its lineup of mobile apps with the new release of the LYNX Touch iPad demo app in the US for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained wireless touchscreen security system. The app is available free of charge and can be downloaded right on the iPad from the Apple® iTunes Store—making it easy for security dealers to demonstrate the product’s features and ease of use to prospective customers.  The app provides an enhanced experience for iPad users than...

ADT has signed a sponsorship agreement, which recognises the company as the exclusive security provider of FAU athletics The Florida Atlantic University athletics department recently received a gift of $500,000 for its on-campus stadium from Boca Raton-based ADT. In appreciation, a large clock featuring the company’s iconic blue logo will be mounted on the exterior of FAU Stadium, which welcomes thousands of guests at football games and other events throughout the year....

Arecont Vision urroundVideoAV8185DN panoramic day/night cameras have been installed at the Lagadar facility Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that Gistex has chosen Arecont Vision megapixel camera solutions because they deliver better resolution, clarity and depth of field than competing camera solutions. The company has deployed Arecont Vision cameras to view and monitor production activities at two textile manufac...

DIGIOP, an Observint brand, announces the release of DIGIOP ELEMENTS 8.5 – the latest version of their flagship line of video and data management software. DIGIOP ELEMENTS 8.5 delivers more advanced analytics plus expanded integration capabilities with a wider range of devices, along with a new GoMobile application for easier remote access and management. DIGIOP’s parent company, Observint Technologies, is a leading provider of professional video and audio surveillance and access con...

The webinar, "Crafting a Local PR Strategy", will highlight a range of best practices for effective local PR strategy Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces its third interactive webinar in the company’s dealer-focused lineup of online training and continuing education. The webinar, "Crafting a Local PR Strategy", will take place on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PS...

Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group, a business unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., is helping security professionals cost-effectively replace outdated analog CCTV cameras with state-of-the-art IP network video by introducing the new IK-WD04A, a 720p HD mini-dome camera that combines superior value and performance. Available immediately, it is well-suited for high-definition (1280 x 800) indoor monitoring of retail shops, public spaces and businesses. Toshiba IP pr...

MobileCamViewer offers secure, reliable carrier-grade cell phone-based video surveillance Phillip Frandler, principal at CIF Property Management, manages over 450 commercial and residential units, but when security issues plagued his personal residence he installed the MobileCamViewer application from mobiDEOS to be a click away from his home. Phillip was already looking into mobile surveillance technology when an unhappy, now former tenant vandalised his property following a...

VidSys to showcase latest advancements in its PSIM software and hands-on PSIM software demonstration VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012, taking place December 9-11, 2012 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At IFSEC & OSH Arabia – one of the largest security, fire and safety events for the region attracting more than 2,500 professionals &...

Most ACaaS offerings are rack server and are not defined as true cloud due to the high costs with building private data centres The concept of access control as a service (ACaaS) takes on varying forms of definition which in itself has created confusion in the security industry. New research recently published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) addresses this confusion by defining what c...

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the first products from Linear's new eMerge e3 Series, the eMerge Essential and eMerge Essential Plus embedded browser-based network appliances. Designed to suit most moderately-sized businesses, the new eMerge Essential units provide 1-door/2-reader access control and immediate out-of-the-box expansion capabilities to grow the system to 4-doors/8-readers with no additional h...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces a new member of the Phoenix Thunderbird family of video surveillance appliances, the Phoenix Thunderbird 3100. This new self-contained NVR-style video appliance has an integrated RDX drive for use with removable RDX storage cartridges. Powered by SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software, users now have an affordable long-term retention solution for their video surveilla...

Senstar will be able to provide customers with the option to use integrated PSIM solutions CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Senstar Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perimeter intrusion detection sensors to provide integrated perimeter security solutions. For close to 30 years, Senstar’s perimeter intrusion detection products have...

The new office will support GET Group’s passport and ID business with the federal government Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the opening of its new office in Washington, D.C. The new location will support GET Group’s growing passport and ID business with the federal government, as well as provide technical support and sales contact convenience for government agencies a...

G4S Technology's GiroVend is the market leading brand for cashless payment solutions G4S Technology’s GiroVend, the market leading brand for cashless payment solutions, has joined forces with Fidelity Systems PLC, the leading supplier of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) touch screen terminals and software, to integrate their systems and develop an innovative complete cashless EPOS solution with back office functionality. Stewart Angell, UK Managing Director, G4S Technolo...

PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that its PureActiv video analytics solution has been integrated with OnSSI 's Ocularis video surveillance platform. The integration allows users of OnSSI's Ocularis software to utilise advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size and real location (3D-latitude, longitude and elevation). Ocularis is OnSSI's comprehensive video management system that combines net...

HID Global has provided OMNIKEY 5321 readers for use with Dell’s Mobile Clinical Computing solution HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Dell, announced recently that the two companies have combined their technologies to meet the growing needs of the healthcare industry. HID Global has provided OMNIKEY® 5321 readers for use with Dell’s Mobile Clinical Computing (MCC) solution, which offers greater security through a single authentica...

Samsung Techwin and Pivot3 will be offering a unified IP video surveillance solution for new and existing clients Samsung Techwin, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced a collaborative partnership with Pivot3 wherein the two companies will offer a unified IP video surveillance solution to new and existing clients. The agreement follows a Pivot3 Series E round of funding led by Samsung Ventures...

PESA is introducing its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system and Vidblox fibre / coax extenders PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, is showcasing its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system, as well as its Vidblox fibre/coax extenders and PRO-QV4VP quad view video processor, at Government Video Expo 2012 (Booth 416), which runs this week at the Walter E. Washington Con...

Schneider Electric’s Fort Collins facility is the development centre of Pelco’s popular line of Sarix cameras Continuing its commitment to providing customers with security solutions that allow for flexibility and control while meeting the demands of today’s security and technology requirements, Schneider Electric recently announced the relocation of its Fort Collins, Colo., facility, the centre of development for its Pelco IP and megapixel video security pro...