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IMS report focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the Americas market for security systems integration will exceed $30 billion in 2016, and will grow at an average rate of more than 7 percent from 2011 until then. The report, which focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems, finds that the U.S. is forecast to remain the largest market in the Americas thro...

Tate brings over 20 years’ of experience, with specialisation in electronic security companies Oncam, one of the world's leading security and technology solutions companies, announced that it has appointed Russell F. Tate as its Vice President of Sales, Americas. He will be based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lowell, Mass. Tate brings more than 20 years’ of experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth electronic security companies in t...

Crime, loitering and general disorder are common problems at inner-city, public housing sites. Most of the crime is committed by outsiders who typically come into the facility to deal drugs, gamble, drink or congregate. At the very least, this is disturbing to the housing residents and often progresses to include property damage, vandalism and theft. At its worst, residents may be verbally and/or physically assaulted as they enter and leave their homes. Such was the case with the Housing Authori...

Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a leader in fire, life safety and security services, recently announced it will begin offering Sony Electronics’ complete line of professional security video products including the award-winning Sony IPELA Hybrid technology. Red Hawk is also a member of the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) program. “Red Hawk has a solid heritage of customer se...

The cooperation with QNAP further enriches system choices for customers Dahua Technology Co.,Ltd., has officially announced the establishment of a partnership with QNAP—Dahua’s full range of HD network cameras (ranging from 1.3MP to 3MP) have been successfully integrated with QNAP VioStor NVR. Dahua’s network cameras deliver superb image quality at H.264/MJPEG video codec by adopting image sensors of various sizes and advanced TI (Texas Instruments) DaVinci...

The one million plus visitors to the four day Tall Ships Festival which took place at Dublin Docks in August  2012 were kept safe with the help of a crowd control video surveillance system designed and installed by electronic security specialist installers, Wired-Up Security Solutions.45 tall ships took part in the festival which was estimated to have generated over 30 million Euros for the local community. In addition to getting a close look at the ships, visitors were also able to enjoy a...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Adam will monitor Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and MIssouri for all segment markets Middle Atlantic Products has named Adam Gold as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Gold’s territory includes Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri for all market segments. Adam has over 20 years of experience in Audio, Video, Control, Automation and Lighting for both the Commercial AV and Residential markets. Prior to joining Middle Atlantic, he worked with...

SAFETY Act encourages the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta) a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, announced that their physical and electronic security solutions were again “Designated” and “Certified” as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology “QATT” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS...

Operation Shield has created a citywide surveillance system protecting  35 million visitors to the City of Atlanta CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and the Atlanta Police Foundation will be presenting the ‘Operation Shield’ video integration initiative, one of the largest public/private camera integration projects in the US, at the Secured Cities conference in Philadelphia October 10-11, 2012. The O...

Stanley Security recently joinedforces with Niscayah and offerssolutions that make efficient useof manpower The security needs of companies around the world are becoming larger and more complex every day. The current economic situation does not only increase the need for security but also places extra pressure on businesses to cut costs. In other words: the need for more efficient, more targeted and more intelligent security systems has never been so great. That is why Sta...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

The school intends to integrate campus’ access control and video surveillance into one easy-to-use solution Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that St. Mary’s Catholic School has deployed the NLSS Gateway as its new security management platform. The school is leveraging the NLSS Gateway to integrate the campus’ access control and video surveillance into one easy-to-use solution....

FaceFirst product platform uses Samsung cameras for its proprietary facial recognition software system Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, is partnering with California-based FaceFirst, LLC. to supply megapixel video surveillance cameras for its FaceFirst facial recognition system. The FaceFirst product platform uses the Samsung cameras to complement its proprietary facial recognition...

Sunrise Wireless, a pioneer in the development of wireless broadband systems for the maritime industry, has deployed Proxim Wireless’ equipment to unwire the San Francisco Bay. Sunrise Wireless  deployed a system that uses a combination of Proxim’s point-to-point wireless backhaul, license-free  WiMAX, and Wi-Fi® products for an end-to-end broadband wireless network that enables wireless connectivity for vessels throughout 62 square miles of the Bay.    The...

Extreme temperatures, vibrations and sudden shocks can severely compromise the performance of a video encoder resulting in lost images or complete video loss. For video surveillance applications where these harsh conditions exist - such as military, industrial plants, railway stations, ITS, remote site surveillance, perimeter or traffic monitoring - the Moxa VPort 461-ON-T video encoder excels with its combination of rugged mission-critical design and excellent video quality. "As cities transit...

Extreme Networks, Inc. introduced an Ethernet-based physical security network solution designed to help reduce installation, operational costs and truck rolls, and simplify operations associated with networked physical security systems, including integrated alarms, IP surveillance cameras, door locks and related elements. Extreme Networks physical security network solution, delivered in conjunction with top-tier technology partners, supports surveillance and perimeter security, intelligent buil...

eIQnetworks, Inc., the leading provider of simplified security and compliance solutions, announced the general availability of the company’s new offering, SecureVue NGS, a next-generation SIEM solution that helps customers easily address complex security and compliance challenges. SecureVue NGS is the industry’s first next-generation SIEM solution to provide log management, event management, network behavioural analysis and intelligent security search, all in a simple, easy-to-instal...

As per DHS, Tier 1 facilities will go through a preliminary round of site inspections called pre-authorisation inspections (PAI) In October 2006, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 became law in the US. Section 550 of the Act ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “...issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities and requiring security vulnerability assessments a...

The choice of the right security technology is one of the primary considerations for implementation or upgrade of a video surveillance system or other security system. Industry professionals making this critical decision often have to choose between a ‘bleeding edge’ technology, i.e. one that is in its infancy but offers great potential, and a leading edge proven technology. In this article, Stephen Malia - Vice President of Engineering Services and Marketing at North A...

The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver integrated solutions Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announced the integration of its Jaguar camera line with the Genetec Omnicast video management solution. The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver world-class integrated solutions ideal...

OnSSI highlights automatic online camera licensing and streamlined management of user rights OnSSI is showcasing the newest version of its flagship Ocularis surveillance and security software platform at the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) show, highlighting new features such as automatic online camera licensing and streamlined, more granular management of user rights. Also new at IACP is Ocularis-X server software, providing clear, detailed and full-...

Driven by innovation Keyscan Inc., is pleased to introduce the CIM (Communication Interlink Module). It is a direct result of Keyscan’s engineering innovation and dedication that has allowed us to continue to offer high quality access control solutions for over 25 years. The Keyscan CIM is a new communication control module designed to use a CAN Bus communication network to provide optimised server to Access Control Unit (ACU) communication as well as give users an all new ACU to ACU netw...

The webinar, SEO Fundamentals, will take place on October 3rd 2012 Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the second interactive webinar in its innovative lineup of online training, created for existing and future Linear dealers. The webinar, SEO Fundamentals, will take place on October 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST and will cover how effective search engine optimisation practices can a...

Puche will work with dealers, resellers and partners to increase the presence of Ocularis video security software OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed Carlos Puche as Business Development Manager for Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). He will work with dealers, resellers and partners to increase the presence of OnSSI's Ocularis video security and surveillance software platform among end users in the region....

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing Series Protection, the fastest responding series type surge suppression available in the industry. This patent-pending technology provides instantaneous protection of security and surveillance AV systems from damaging surges and is available in a newly introduced family of power distribution units. Series Protection was designed with robust non-sacrificial circuitry that ensures system reliability. It also helps ensure noise-free AV systems by protecting...

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing non-sacrificial, non-degrading surge protection for its most advanced power monitoring and management products to date. The company’s patent-pending Series Protection™ technology is now available in new models of RackLink Power Management products. The RackLink™ suite of products features extensive monitoring and preemptive support functions to provide installers with flexible, intelligent power monitoring and management for security and...

The PowerCool™ Series from Middle Atlantic Products is the industry’s first and only integrated power distribution and thermal management product. This new family of single-space power and cooling solutions provides installers with a convenient option for ensuring security and surveillance system reliability that saves space and reduces installation overhead by combining components. Designed to protect smaller AV systems from the damaging effects of heat, the new PowerCool Series us...

Christie MicroTiles lobby display welcomes visitors while the Video Wall monitors global threats on-screen Two Christie MicroTiles video walls and three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP projectors are helping keep watch at FishNet Security in Overland Park, Kan. FishNet Security is the largest information security solutions provider in North America, with clients in energy, financial services, government, healthcare, retail and other industry sectors. FishNet Security, which serves...

Videonetics technology can analyse real time video of a complex scene using a low computational bandwidth Videonetics Technology (India), the leader in platform independent enterprise class ‘Intelligent VMS’ technology is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Next Level Security Systems. Videonetics ‘Intelligent Video Analytics’ technology is now integrated into the award-winning NLSS Gateway. Videonetics technology has emerged after three yea...