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Protection1 to acquire select assets of Pinnacle including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software Protection 1, the largest full-service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the purchase of select assets from Utah-based Pinnacle Security including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software, along with assuming the current Pinnacle facility located in Orem, Utah. “Pinnacle’s customer relationship management syst...

Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications and data networking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced Bridget Burke has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). With a goal of enhancing overall information capabilities, Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications, data networking and infrastructure and customer information programs. Burke will als...

Octavian Security which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by Safecontractor Octavian Security has again been certified as one of the safest businesses to work for in the UK by leading accreditation scheme Safecontractor. The Nottingham-based security provider, which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by the organisation to make sure its health and safety standards remain high. “Octavian Security’s...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the addition of Z-Wave products to its innovative line of wireless residential and commercial offerings.  As a result of purchasing certain assets from Advanced Control Technologies, Inc., Linear will begin to manufacture, sell and distribute a Z-Wave product line, which is a major step towards unifying appliances, lighting, other security systems, and more, into an integr...

Jenoptik will be presenting new products and advanced technologies in the fields of optics, lasers and infrared technology in San Francisco. Furthermore, the Group is the main sponsor of the SPIE Startup Challenge 2013 to support young entrepreneurs. In the field of laser material processing, Jenoptik will present the femtosecond laser JenLas® D2.fs with improved parameters. Maintaining stable beam quality, the output power and pulse repetition rate of the laser have been increased to allow...

The new alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced an expanded international distribution agreement with Winncom Technologies. This strategic alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers, addressing a growing need for reliable, high-performing indo...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...

Wallace is a former group vice president and chief financial officer of the Ford Motor Company Diebold Incorporated recently announced that the company's board of directors has elected Henry D.G. Wallace as chairman of the board.  Wallace has been a member of the Diebold board since 2003. He replaces John N. Lauer, 73, whom the board will not be nominating for re-election to the board at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in April in accordance with the company'...

Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America AMAG Technology, an industry leading access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, welcomes Rebecca Law as its new Vice President of Sales.  Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America to grow AMAG’s business, support customers with excellence and espouse AMAG’s Exceptional C...

Tianjin Polytechnic University (TJPU) has decided on a partnership with Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. Its School of Computer Science and Software Engineering will now be able to upgrade more than 3000 POS terminals to the latest LEGIC advant technology and to develop new terminals and access control readers for the whole campus. By integrating different elements of university life, the institute...

The Azco Power over Ethernet extender (PoE) - AZIPPOE300 is a "PoE extender over coax" solution. By using novel RF technology, it can extend the transmission distance of power and 100Mbps Ethernet data over legacy coaxial cable to save –re-cabling costs.    In 2003, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) ratifies the first PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard as 802.3af, which can provide capability of 15.4W power to remote PD (power device). Since then, PoE a...

Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to unveil its new logo, delivering one poignant message across its entire North American operation. Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision – to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider in the security industry, connecting its customers with the opti...

Elbit Systems of America was selected with four other companies to provide the full spectrum of SUAS products Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems") announced recently that Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, has been selected for award by the U.S. Army ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Product Office. Elbit Systems of America was selected with four other companies to provide the fu...

In 2012, Fluidmesh unveiled its most recent trailblazing technology, FLUIDITY, broadband connectivity solution Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless IP backhauling systems, is pleased to announce that it achieved record-breaking growth of 68% in 2012. A technology leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, Fluidmesh provides solutions ranging from the simple point-to-point wireless link, to the large city-wide mesh net...

The complete line of Mobotix high-resolution IP technologies will be available through Ingram MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced a North American distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the world’s largest technology distributor. Under the agreement, the complete line of MOBOTIX high-resolution IP technologies is available through Ingram Micro throughout the United States and Canad...

Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas Protection 1, the largest full service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the acquisition of Washington, D.C.-based Vintage Security. Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas with over 15,000 customers. They are the leading provider in the area for residential and commercial security and networking industries. Vintage a...

The City of Timmins plans to expand the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to other municipal departments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the Timmins Police Service in Timmins, Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system in high-traffic areas across the city to help reduce criminal behaviour and better protect its 40,000 residents. The City of Timmins plans to ex...

With the acquisition of 4Front, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies With the acquisition of 4Front, announced on 27 December 2012, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies since Johan Molin joined the Group as President and CEO in 2005. Despite two major recessions, the ASSA ABLOY Group has experienced impressive growth since the beginning of 2005. Sales have increased by 84 percent from SEK 25 billion to SEK 46 billion (rolling 12 months per September 2012). ASSA ABLO...

Johnson will make the announcement through live webcast on January 18 at 11 a.m EST Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global diversified company in the buildings and automotive industries, announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls First Quarter fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. EST How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors.  Note: A slide presentation will be available that...

Hagood will report to Lamach as part of his executive leadership team and will be based in Davidson, N.C Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hagood as vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective today. Hagood joins Ingersoll Rand from Goodrich Corporation where he served as vice president and CIO since 2003. “Steve’s breadth...

Participants to learn how PSIM integrates data from disparate security systems and devices VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recenty announced details of its participation at Intersec 2013, taking place January 15-17, 2013 in Dubai. Who:  Darren Chalmers-Stevens, vice president, EMEA, VidSys What:  At the upcoming event, senior security and safety industry decision makers from across the Middle East will have th...

The entries have been extended to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently extended its call for SECURE+ Award entries until Jan. 18 to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials regarding the value of their interactive security systems. Security systems with enhanced features are helping customers protect, connect and control their homes, families and businesses. In its inaugural yea...

AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.2 million order from an international defence agency for the service and maintenance of X-ray inspection systems.    “This order provides world-class service and support to keep our client’s inspection syste...

NICE Situator was chosen based on its successful deployments, advanced analytics and deep vertical market expertise NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regi...

The two-day course will feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveillance and access control services Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced its new series of certification classes, which offer advanced training on Next Level’s unified security management platform. The two-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveill...

The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems, announced recently that the CP500 ID card printer has been selected as the exclusive photo ID printer for Phase 1 of the NATO TACTIC Program. The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities and pigment ink for highly se...

The Proxim Wireless Tsunami™ MP.11 HS 4454 is an ultra-secure FIPS 140-2 level 2 certified point-to-multipoint solution Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced Northrop Grumman Corporation has deployed the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Wireless Distribution Module (WDM) for the U.S. Air Force using Proxim Wireless Tsunami™ MP.11 HS 4454 equipment. Northrop Grumman developed and prod...

The KeyWatcher system used by On Bike Share electronically secures and releases keys for bicycles A new bike sharing program from On Bike Share at Wellesley College provides students access to bicycles when they need them, using keys controlled and stored by a KeyWatcher® key management system from Morse Watchmans.   The Wellesley College program demonstrates On Bike Share's approach to simplify bike sharing for university, corporate and commercial locations. The pr...

The acquisition positions HID Global to serve emerging government and commercial markets HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired Codebench™, a leader in physical security identity management particularly for the government sector.  The acquisition brings together two award-winning, highly complementary offerings in validation software and solutions for government credentials, and will enable HID Global to...

Opengear enables Layer42 Networks to monitor its distributed IT infrastructure equipment including core switches Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced that Layer42 Networks has deployed the company’s cellular out-of-band solutions to assure Internet connectivity and co-location services worldwide. With Opengear’s IM4200 & ACM5000 cellular out-of-band management solutions, Layer42 Networks now has a flex...