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Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Martin has joined the advisory board of Secure Strategy Group. Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange. Established in 2003, the Open Security Exchange is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit association of security experts that provides a forum for security firms, consultants, end-users, government agencies, manuf...

Milestone XProtect VMS open platform allows Securitas to incorporate analytics such as Agent Vi Milestone Systems’ XProtect® video management software (VMS) and Razberi Technologies’ storage servers have been chosen as the solution to power a hosted monitoring service offered nationwide by Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. The monitoring centres using these combined technologies will be manned by Iverify Inc.  Businesses can achieve a complete securit...

The challenge The Grand Canyon Skywalk needed a video surveillance solution to monitor visitors and retail operations at their Grand Canyon glass walkway. The location includes retail shops, gift shops, a photo department and ticketing facilities. The site would need to be monitored remotely from their operations center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is approximately 260 miles away. The Las Vegas site would also require new cameras to monitor their data center. “We had an analog CCTV [close...

Avigilon ranked eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was ranked the fastest growing technology company in Canada by the 15th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Awards Program and the eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. This marks the second year that Avigilon ha...

MicroPower showcased freight transit applications of its Helios video surveillance system MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced it will showcase its solar-powered, wireless surveillance solutions at two upcoming transportation-oriented conferences. MicroPower will highlight the freight transit applications of its Helios video surveillance system in booth no. 562 at th...

Accellion®, Inc., the award-winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure and mobile file sharing solutions, recently announced the launch of kitepoint™, a new component of the Accellion Mobile File Sharing solution that mobilises enterprise content securely without need for a VPN.  kitepoint allows users to share files externally, and provides them with unified, secure, mobile access and sharing of files stored within Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems such as Sh...

IPSecurityCenter from CNL Software will be utilised as the PSIM to integrate various security components CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution has been chosen by G4S Technology LLC as part of a security update project for the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division - the largest U.S. Ferry system annually transporting more than 22 million r...

Designing a surveillance system that is accurate and cost-effective for the outdoors has been a significant challenge for the security industry. However, time-proven technologies are now available that are specifically designed to accurately detect security breaches in a wide range of outdoor environments while addressing the core issue of nuisance alarms. In this article, John Romanowich, CEO of SightLogix, lists some of the typical challenges with outdoor surveillance as well as...

Aperio integrates mechanical locks intonew and existing access control systemsfor cost-effective expansion ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio™ wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the Intersec exhibition Dubai. Visitors to stand 2-205C in Hall 2 at Intersec 2013, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutio...

BackgroundCrowley's Yacht Yard has been Chicago's premier full-service land yachting facility since 1978.This facility handles both sail and powerboats of all shapes and sizes. They have indoor and outdoor storage options for over 1,400 boats.Challenge: Crowley's Yacht Yard wanted to provide - Broadband wireless access for boaters and employees- Security for their facility by enabling full-time video surveillance SolutionProxim's Tsunami™ MP.11 was deployed to enable round-the-clock prem...

Employees access the key control system by scanning their employee ID badge / access card The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati uses a KeyWatcher® key control and management system by Morse Watchmans to safeguard the keys to the District's vans, bulldozers, cranes, service trucks and cars, and make the keys available to authorised employees whenever they are needed. Six 48-key KeyWatcher cabinets store about 180 keys used by the district's 150 employees to...

Linear has hired six new employees and announced one promotion  Linear LLC, leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the hiring of six new employees to departments including software engineering, business development, and sales. Also in the past month, Linear promoted a new vice president as part of the company's streamlining process that includes the formation of Specialty Business Units (SBUs). Continuous...

GA is the primary distributor in the Caribbean region for a wide range of innovative solution manufacturers MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA, a leading value-added supplier based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless in...

immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the Government Accellion Inc., the award winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, announced recently that it has been added to immixGroup’s GSA Schedule. immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the government. Since 1997, the company has helped hundreds of corporations grow and manage their public sector business while providing the government with reliable a...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Live Viewer Express™ family of video surveillance IP-camera viewing applications. This affordable software family is designed for individuals and small companies that require an IP-camera viewing system to monitor video surveillance cameras within their network. The application is easy on system resources, keeping it fast, light, and versatile enough to meet the needs of vie...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioural Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioural health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimising patient risk in these difficult environments. Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow the BH...

mobiDEOS software enables mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring Phoenix-based company Dolphin Precision Investment Castings produces a variety of products for aerospace, military, medical, petrochemical and other industries. The sheer volume of product manufacturing, shipments and deliveries across the 13-acre, multi-building campus makes around-the-clock security and surveillance a requirement.   The company’s castings are based on alloys formed usi...

Altus CEO Bulent Tellioglu will join Diebold as the company's country manager in Turkey Diebold, Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired Altus, an industry-leading multivendor service provider in Turkey. Headquartered in Ankara, Altus was founded in 2008 to offer various hardware and software-related services to the financial industry and today is one of the leading companies in its field. Altus provides information technology (IT) services to the financial secto...

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks launches the VM Desktop for professional video management.  The VM Desktop’s advanced features include a three axes Hall effect joystick, jog/shuttle dial, 27 user defined pushbuttons and USB 1.1 interface for powerful control of video surveillance, recording and video management functions.  The VM Desktop is designed for critical security installations including airports, casinos, transit stations and stadiums....

Pro Sales Reps will represent Digimerge CCTV product line in Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona Digimerge Technologies is proud to announce its partnership with Professional Sales Representatives. As of October 2012, Pro Sales Reps will represent the Digimerge CCTV product line in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Digimerge and be able to of...

Paul Smith brings over 10 years of experience of managing sales teams in the IP video sector IndigoVision is delighted to announce the addition of Paul Smith, as Senior Vice President, United States, to its executive team. Paul, who was previously responsible as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DVTel, comes with over 10 years experience of managing sales teams in the IP Video sector. "I have known Paul since 2004 and am delighted that he is joining us to lead our Ame...

The appointment will be exclusive from April 1st 2013 Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been appointed as a distributor for Avigilon, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions. The agreement will see Mayflex become the UK’s distribution partner for the entire range of Avigilon solutions, which will become exclusive effective April 1, 2013. Avigilon designs and manufactures high...

The Barix ICGraph software application enables centralised remote device control and location monitoring Barix AG is helping Goodwill Industries of East Texas reduce theft and vandalism at its stores by adding voice to its existing video surveillance systems.  The security team reports a 99 percent donation retention since installing Barix two-way IP audio and monitoring solutions at three locations, with plans to roll out the technology across all 15 regional stores. Th...

All products in the LILIN IP camera range are now compatible with Heitel Video Gateway products LILIN have announced the complete integration of the Heitel Video Gateway series of professional digital video transmission and recording systems with all LILIN IP cameras. This integration will allow users of both LILIN and HeiTel products to create security solutions for professional video surveillance and alarm management. The entire LILIN IP camera range can now be used with He...

LILIN's NVR Touch has an easy-to-use touch screen interface The surveillance industry is currently experiencing the inevitable migration from analogue CCTV, to the new age and competitive cost of IP surveillance. 10 years in the making, this change is finally coming to fruition. In the digital scheme of things, it can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with IP addresses and networking in general. This is often the reason why seasoned installers and integrators cling to the an...

Observint Technologies continues to expand its impressive portfolio of integrated systems products and technologies with the addition of Infinias – a leading supplier of network-based access control hardware and software solutions. The acquisition complements Observint’s offering of professional video and audio surveillance systems products marketed under the LG, DIGIOP and 3S brands, and enables the delivery of networked integrated security solutions at virtually every level of appl...

Moxa Americas, a global innovator in device networking products for industrial automation and ITS intelligent transportation systems, has introduced an industrial-grade 8-channel network video recorder (NVR) designed to meet the special requirements of energy plants, water treatment centres, oil and gas pipelines, oil drilling platforms, chemical processing, public transportation and other harsh environments.   Scalable for remote management flexibility, the MxNVR-IA8-T supports bandw...

DoorKing has added a new multi-purpose receiver to its line of RF access control products.  The new receiver provides for longer range operation, easier programming and has a low power draw feature that makes it an ideal accessory for solar powered applications. The model 8040 is a multi-purpose RF receiver that can be used in a variety of access control applications.  For stand-alone applications, a dry contact relay is provided for door or gate operator activation, or for magnetic o...

Genetec received the ADP of the Year award in both EMEA and North America for its on-going product integration View article in French or German Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced it was the recipient of the Axis Communications 2012 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year Award in North America for the second consecutive year, as well as the recipient of the 2011 EMEA ADP...

With multiple hospital sites, thousands of medical staff and numerous employees, healthcare organisations have a strong need for access control, information management and facility management systems. Within the last decade, a heightened awareness of patient privacy, medical records (HIPAA in the US) and controlled access has necessitated a complete re-evaluation of facility management.Health care industry leaders turn to HID to enhance facility security by controlling access to secure areas lik...