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Brivo's ACS WebService system manages all main entry doors, elevators, and road entrances The situation When the owner of The Met at Warner Center, the largest condominium community in the San Fernando Valley (CA), was experiencing slow unit sales during a tough real estate market, they brought in some established experts to help turn the situation around: The RADCO Companies, an Atlanta-based, coast-to-coast developer specialising in complicated real estate transactions and...

Brivo's access control solution has enhanced building security throughout the town The situation The Village of Hoffman Estates is spread out over twenty-six square miles northeast of Chicago, Illinois. After its founding in 1959, the Village has steadily grown to a population of more than 51,000 residents, served by a full complement of municipal staff and services. The challenge In 2002, the Department of Public Works faced multiple challenges to cost-effectively upgrade...

Brivo’s OnPark system uses XML API technology to connect seamlessly with existing ACS WebService The Situation The Village at Breckenridge, Colorado (The Village) is a resort development comprising 235 residential and 28 commercial units. Few residents live at The Village year-round and the development sees brisk rental demand for the units, particularly during ski season. Nineteen different entities, including both professional property management firms and individual...

CyberLock compliments the GPS systems on the trucks very well for time studies and route efficiency Hoodview Vending is an independent vending operation located in the Portland, Oregon area. Bob Hill, owner, is an active member of NA (Northwest Vending Association) and owns hundreds of vending machines in locations throughout the metropolitan area. Hoodview was experiencing external loss from many of their machines due to unauthorised key duplication. Thieves are able to purch...

ITC installed CyberLocks on their TMedic boxes, RTU cabinets, control-house doors and gates  Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, ITC Holdings, Inc. is the nation’s largest independent electric transmission company serving an area of nearly 80,000 square miles in five states. ITC operates overhead and underground transmission lines that carry electric power to more than 13 million people. Challenge: Restricting and Auditing Access to Cyber Asset Locations Concerned ab...

The Brivo solution has been installed in the administrative offices, manufacturing facility, and test centre Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced that the Bridgestone Golf headquarters in Covington, GA, has deployed the Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based solution to improve safety and security. Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC. (SSP), based in Suwanee, GA, is the dealer and installer for this project. “We had outgrown...

Mobile Credential extends capabilities of the infinias access control solution to user smart phones infinias, an industry leading provider of IP-based access control hardware and software, introduced the company’s new Mobile Credential solution at ISC West. Mobile Credential, which will be available in May 2013, extends capabilities of the infinias access control solution to user smart phones, delivering enhanced security and eliminating the need for physical proximity c...

SecureStat enables seamless integration of existing hardware, software and other managed services During ISC West 2013, April 10-12 in Las Vegas, Diebold Incorporated, introduced new technology that will enable end users to integrate systems and connect services to streamline and centralise the management of security operations online from wherever they are. SecureStat from Diebold is an innovative online security management tool that unifies security services and disparate s...

HID will highlight its ActivID Appliance Authentication solution and conduct live mobile authentication demonstrations HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is demonstrating a comprehensive range of innovative Identity Assurance solutions that drive customer empowerment, including mobile identity credentials that can be used to secure access to the cloud, data and the door, at this year’s Infosecurity 2013 show in London. The...

TDSI's Managing Director John Davies will deliver a number of presentations at the IFSEC Academy Centre Stage TDSi, a global leader in integrated security systems is proud to be exhibiting on Stand 4/G20 at IFSEC 2013, at the NEC Birmingham. This year TDSi will be demonstrating its new EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control software, which includes full integration with TDSi’s VUgarde2, Texecom’s Premier range of intruder alarms and Milestone’s video managemen...

Brivo's Online Access Control system provides the company with centralised control under a single system VEI, Inc. is the for-profit property management arm of one of the largest non-profit hospitals in Indiana. VEI is responsible for 600,000 square feet across ten facilities in the Indianapolis region. These facilities house medical offices with patient records, labs, general clinics, and surgical centers. A few years ago, VEI installed traditional non-networked electronic ac...

Over eight Brivo wireless control panels were installed at the airport The Situation Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits on approximately 227 acres in the city of Santa Monica, California. It is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation with more than 150,000 flights per year. The perimeter of the airport property and other restricted areas are controlled by fencing and eight access gates. Previously, a standard non-networked punch code access system was used t...

Brivo has been installed on the main entrance doors, administrative offices, and the Business Manager’s suite The Situation St. John’s College High School (SJC) is an independent, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school. Located on a 27-acre campus in Washington, DC, with 1,100 students and 150 faculty and staff, St. John’s formerly secured their buildings with a standard lock and key system. The Challenge The SJC administration sought improved...

The Appletree School installed Brivo ACS on the front door and assigned PIN codes to parents and teachers The situation The Appletree School was founded as a private school in 1979 to serve the community’s preschool and kindergarten children, offering a soun curriculum presented in a unique, departmentalised style. Word spread of the wonderful care and education students received at the school and they soon had a long waiting list. Over time, Appletree has expanded thei...

The installation manages access to the main entryways of two buildings, each equipped with proximity readers The Situation Parkadon Management Inc. is a property management company specialising in Federal Section 8 housing (affordable housing), with offices located in Manhattan, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Jersey City, New Jersey. The management of Section 8 housing is a hard financial model to make work. At one project alone, the company experienced a $100,000 cost overrun in pro...

Eleven gates are controlled by the wireless control panels while two are controlled by IP-based controllers The Situation Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Colorado’s 4th busiest airport, has more than 180,000 take-offs and landings each year. The airport is home to a number of flight and helicopter schools and is the North American headquarters for Pilatus Business Aircraft. At any one time there are more than 2,300 airport and service-related personnel who need ac...

Genetec a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the availability of its SV-PRO Network Security Appliance line through certified integrators in its European and Middle East markets.  Ideal for mid-size and stand-alone businesses, the SV-PRO is a rack-mountable appliance that comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control systems of Genetec Security Center. Enhancements hav...

G2E TV will stream live on the G2E Asia website and via the new G2E Asia mobile app The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions have announced that, for the first time, Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2013 will be broadcast onsite over G2E TV, a self-contained television channel. Sponsored by Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., these broadcasts will provide attendees real-time show updates, interviews with decision makers from key gaming industry companies, expert mark...

Videx have introduced a new range of vandal resistant modules designed to complement the successful VR4K vandal resistant door entry panel range.  The VR4K series can be used with many of the company’s door entry and access control systems, including the digital VX2200 system, audio and video kits and the Videx GSM systems. The new VR4KNP modules have a 12 gauge stainless steel fascia with a robust and visually attractive die cast frame, vandal resistant buttons and features to assis...

Ingersoll will demonstrate its aptiQ readers, PegaSys access control and Interflex solutions at IFSEC 2013 Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand will be launching its new CISA eSIGNO contactless lock in addition to showcasing the latest security technology at IFSEC 2013 on 13-16 May. With a growing portfolio of industry leading security technology, the Ingersoll Rand team will be on hand to advise on the latest trends as well as demonstrating...

The Brivo ACS WebService system monitors access to the cafeteria and the restrooms The Situation Summarising a lifetime of food service experience, Waytodough’s Ever Santana commented, “Most restaurant owners think they see everything — they actually miss a lot.” Santana is VP of Operations for Waytodough, a northern New Jersey-based owner and operator of 20 Dunkin’ Donuts franchise locations and a central baking facility, which services more tha...

PureTech's new board consists of four strategic experts in fields related to the company's business model PureTech Systems is proud to introduce its new strategic advisory board. The board consists of four strategic experts in fields related to the company's business model. As a leader in geospatial video analytics, the PureTech leadership team will collaborate with the advisory board to gain strategic business and market insights to help the company continue to realise its vi...

Exacq’s VMS solutions can now be fully integrated with the G4S Symmetry Security Management System G4S Technology, a leading provider of integrated building security management systems, announces partnership with Exacq Technologies. This collaboration further reinforces G4S Technology’s capability in the Video Management marketplace. Exacq Technologies Inc. is a leading developer of open architecture, Video Management System (VMS) solutions for security and survei...

Brivo's ASC WebService Cloud-based access control solution provides reliable, real time control of facilities The Situation Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is a U.S.-based firm that develops, manufactures and distributes generic pharmaceuticals regulated and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The Challenge “We are in the narcotics manufacturing business, so security is top priority,” explained Rob Symbouras, DEA Compliance Manager and Security Manager. &...

The Brivo system helps to control access for over 3,000 Barefoot Resort residents, vendors and staff The Situation Barefoot Resort is a sprawling 2,300 acre resort living community that includes 14 communities each with their own pool, four world class golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, bike trails, walking paths, and South Carolina’s largest swimming pool. At the resort, Omni Management Services manages the Master Associations, which include more than 700 sing...

Brivo's ACS WebService manages access for CCC’s dorms, administration building, and maintenance buildings The Situation Central Community College is a multi-campus community college serving a 25-county area in central Nebraska. CCC’s three main campuses are located in Columbus, Grand Island, and Hastings. Educational centers are located in Holdrege, Kearney, and Lexington. Additionally, CCC uses a variety of distance learning techniques to provide educational serv...

VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently released the newest version of its PSIM software platform.  Version 7.0 enhances risk management capabilities and ease-of-use, allowing public and private organisations to improve overall response times, accuracy and organisational risk compliance.  The release features heightened 3D visualisation, advanced mobile application capabilities and detailed situation reports including video snap...

Across six days attendees will participate in advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking courses This June, the SANS Institute will host Pen Test Berlin, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe.  From the 3rd to the 8th of June 2013, the Radisson Blu Hotel on the bank of Berlin's River Spree will welcome IT security experts keen to update their skills and learn new techniques. Across six days, attendees will participate in advanced penetra...

BSIA and its export council play a vital role in forging productive trade links between UK security companies UK security exports to Russia are growing steadily, according to members of the BSIA’s Export Council in research conducted ahead of this month’s Moscow International Protection, Fire and Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre between 15th and 18th April. The largest industry event in Eastern Europe and Russia, MIPS brings...

Mul-T-Lock will showcase its Smartair eCylinder and Watchlock padlock security solutions at IFSEC 2013 ASSA ABLOY and HID Global technologies help millions of customers to access their world securely. ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership incorporates the combined power of award-winning technology from leading brands HID Global, ABLOY, Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Traka and effeff. At IFSEC 2013, all these brands are showcasing the cutting edge in access technology on one stand. See demo...