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PSA security partners with BluBØX to offer security systems with latest cloud, web, mobile and biometric technology

The partnership allows PSA integrators to offer their customers a security system built with the latest technologies BluBØX Security Inc. recently announced a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute its web-cloud security system that provides access, alarms, visitors, video, and biometrics for the physical security industry. Through the new partnership, PSA Integrators will be able to offer their customers a security system built with the latest Cloud, Web,...

Brivo OnAir for Government cloud-based access control software receives GSA approval under PACS infrastructure category

Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced Brivo OnAir for Government is now registered on the GSA Approved Product List (APL #10073) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Brivo’s newest Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the first cloud-based PACS designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). Brivo OnAir for Government solution “Our commercial cloud-...

Vidsys promotes Neil Chung to VP of Systems Engineering & Quality, adds Erin Phelps and Jasmeet Kapoor to Sales department

Vidsys promotes Chung as VP of Systems Engineering & Quality and appoints Phelps and Kapoor to Sales & Marketing department Vidsys, global software technology manufacturer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, announced the promotion of Neil Chung to the leadership team as the Vice President of Systems Engineering & Quality and also the addition of Erin Phelps and Jasmeet Kapoor to the...

PSA Security Network announces Anthony Berticelli as Director of Education

Berticelli will be responsible for managing PSA’s education and training initiatives to physical security market PSA Security Network® recently announced the addition of Anthony Berticelli as the Director of Education. In this role, Berticelli will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the PSA’s education and training initiatives to the physical security market. Expertise in security, crisis and asset protection training Berticelli comes t...

Connect: ID 2016: GET Group North America to showcase biometric enrolment capture solution

GET Group NA now offers a biometric live capture solution in the U.S. through its partnership with Speed Identity GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, will be showcasing its latest identification and verification solutions at Connect: ID 2016 in booth 113. GET Group North America now offers a biometric live capture solution in the U.S. through its partnership with Sp...

Viscount integrates Freedom IT-centric access control platform with DMP intrusion alarm products

This partnership enables joint customers to enhance integration capabilities between each brand’s products Viscount Systems, Inc. (“Viscount”), a software company specialising in physical and logical security solutions, announced its product partnership agreement with Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), a manufacturer of electronic alarms and access products. New integration capabilities for joint customers Viscount and DMP have agreed to allow for the integ...

SRI International introduces biometric identity readers and management systems

SRI Identity™ solutions seamlessly acquire, verify and manage identity information. Based on decades of biometrics expertise, the company creates and integrates versatile identification products that are easier to use, faster, more accurate and cost-efficient than any previous offerings. The product portfolio includes a variety of biometric identity readers as well as multimodal identity management systems. As organisations seek new ways to streamline security, optimise operations and con...

Nedap and AET Europe announce partnership on end-to-end ICT and physical security solution based on AEOS access control platform

Nedap and AET Europe announce a strategic partnership to offer end-to-end security based on Nedap’s access control platform AEOS. By embedding AET’s electronic identity products in AEOS door controllers, a converged solution with best of breed technology has become available to the market. The partnership enables companies to meet the highest applicable security standards and raise their protection levels against both physical and digital threats. Collaboration between physical secu...

Intersec Buenos Aires expects increased security and fire industry participation this year

During three days, electronic security, physical security, fire protection, safety, and more products and services will be highlighted On September 7-9, it will be developed in La Rural Trade Center, in Palermo neighbourhood, the new edition of Intersec Buenos Aires, the most important South American event for the Fire, Security and Safety industry, organised jointly by Messe Frankfurt Argentina, the Argentine Chamber of Electronic Security (CASEL) and the Argentine Chamber of...

SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West to highlight leading authorities on physical and cyber security

The session will also explore how to evaluate the privacy risks around IoT deployments Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will highlight some of the security industry’s leading authorities on physical and cyber security during its two-day educational programme, being held April 6-7, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Focused on the latest trends in physical and cyber security, Connected Security Expo is des...

PureTech Systems issues new patent on PTZ Camera Autonomous Tracking capability for drone applications

The newly awarded patent focus on technology growth in the area of utilising video analytics on pan-tilt-zoom cameras PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based geospatial video analytics company, recently announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - US Patent No 9,213,904 “Autonomous Lock-On Target Tracking with Geospatial-Aware PTZ Cameras.” Patent expands lock-on target tracking The newly awarded patent is one in a series of PureTech Systems...

Genetec to provide insights on cybersecurity and physical security innovations at ISC West 2016

ISC West attendees will experience a strong Genetec focus on cybersecurity under the banner of “Security-of-Security” At ISC West 2016 Genetec™, a leading provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites ISC West 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience center at booth #26 057 for a look at technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. ISC West runs April 6th - 8th, at th...

IFSEC 2016: Physical Perimeter Security Zone to feature latest security products

The enhanced Physical Perimeter Security Zone at IFSEC International 2016 will occupy over 1,000 square metres of dedicated floor space IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, will enhance its dedicated Physical Perimeter Security Zone in 2016 with many leading suppliers within the sector already confirmed to participate. Taking place from 21-23 June 2016 at London’s ExCeL, IFSEC International continues to announce further exciting details and ne...

SIA sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West announces leading IT security practitioners as keynote speakers

Connected Security Expo selected this year's keynotes based on their expertise in the convergence of physical and cyber security trends Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced recently esteemed IT visionaries as its keynote speakers. Leading IT security practitioner Herb Kelsey, who developed the first secure cloud-computing environment for the Air Force Cyber Command, Wurldtech CEO and President Paul Rogers and Intel...

Security industry expert Mark McCourt joins Universal Protection Service as VP of Enterprise Security Services

McCourt will help clients and prospects strategically align with broader Universal enterprise security solutions Universal Protection Service—a division of Universal Services of America—recently announced the addition of Mark McCourt, a security industry expert, as Vice President of Enterprise Security Services. In this newly created position on the national accounts/business development team, McCourt will help clients and prospects strategically align with bro...

Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan technology to be demonstrated at World Game Protection Conference 2016

Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan technology helps strengthen physical security measures in Macau casinos Cognitec’s highly specialised face recognition technology FaceVACS-VideoScan was selected to strengthen physical security measures in major Macau casinos by alerting security staff in real time about banned persons entering the premises. Cognitec uses advanced face recognition technology In partnership with Melco Crown Entertainment, Cognitec supported the large-scal...

Identiv to present networked physical access solution at Cisco Live events in Berlin, Melbourne and Las Vegas

The ICPAM solution is a distributed intelligent premises access control solution Identiv, Inc. recently announced that it will present its networked physical access solution at Cisco Live! Berlin, Cisco Live! Melbourne, and Cisco Live! Las Vegas. Cisco Live! is Cisco's premier education and technical updating destination for IT professionals, customers, experts, and partners. Event: Cisco Live! Berlin Date: February 15 - 19, 2016 Where: Messe Berlin GmbH at booth E24 in Ber...

Brivo's Mobile Pass and channel partnerships drive its growth in physical security industry in 2015

The access control market grew at a pace of 10% in 2015, while Brivo’s revenue grew by 20% Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced significant 2015 growth in demand for cloud-based access control solutions. Brivo’s momentum within the physical security industry was driven by the release of new integrations, Brivo Mobile Pass, and strategic channel partnerships. Growth in access control market According t...

AMAG announces Farpointe Data as certified member of its Symmetry Preferred Partner Program

As a certified partner, Farpointe’s Ranger long-range readers and transmitters integrate with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that Farpointe Data is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Program. As a certified partner, Farpointe Data’s Ranger® Long-Range Readers and Transmitters integra...

eyevis and Meyertech partnership to offer solutions for control rooms, CCTV, PSIM markets

Meyertech VMS is complimented by eyevis visual display solutions with joint PSIM integration capabilities Control room audio visual experts eyevis UK and leading video management software company Meyertech have announced a strategic partnership agreement as they work together to provide solutions for the security sector. The two companies will use their wide range of products to supply control rooms, CCTV and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) markets across the...

PSA Security Network announces sponsorship of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West 2016

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

Intersec 2016: TDSi's new access control integrations see visitor numbers increase by 30%

TDSi’s latest integrations with SimonsVoss and ASSA ABLOY were of particular interest to visitors Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce it increased its visitor numbers by an impressive 30% at this year’s Intersec 2016 event in Dubai. The popular theme of integration took centre-stage, with the company engaging with large numbers of systems integrators and visitors from exciting new markets from across the gulf and beyond. John Davies, Managi...

SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West announces Conference Advisory Board

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalising the Connected Security Conference programme The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Veg...

Matrix SATATYA SAMAS enterprise VMS for centralised security and safety control

Matrix SATATYA SAMAS is an all-in-one enterprise video management solution, which provides complete centralised control over security and safety to the staff entrusted with the overall security. This reliable and intelligent preventive solution allows centralised control with detailed and contextual live monitoring & playback, fool proof management of the connected devices and identifying, notifying & reacting to any unexpected events. Furthermore, this modular, comprehensive, insightful...

HID's top 5 2016 security trends to impact Internet of Things, access management and citizen identification

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organisations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

Tyco Security Products releases CEM Systems AC2000 v7.1 access control and security management systems

Tyco Security Products announced recently the release of CEM Systems AC2000 v.7.1, with a series of performance-enhancing additions to this access control and security management software suite, including an improved Application Programming Interface (API) for easier third-party integrations, new room booking solution, multi-card support capabilities, and additional integrations. “This latest version of the AC2000 software suite, including the AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite editions, refl...

Microsemi SyncServer S600 and S650 enterprise level NTP servers

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced its new SyncServer S6xx series of Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers, providing a highly secure, accurate and flexible timing and frequency platform for synchronising network elements and mission-critical electronics systems in enterprise information technology (IT) applications such as Internet protocol (IP) telephony and physical security and...

Nedap and Axis Communications to introduce standalone vehicle identification solution at Intersec 2016

Nedap’s TRANSIT Ultimate is a robust long-range identification reader, based on semi-active RFID technology Nedap Identification Systems - leading specialist in vehicle detection and identification technology - and Axis Communications, market leader in network video, introduce an integrated solution based on Axis’ physical access control products. The complete standalone solution leverages the transparency and flexibility of Axis’ standards-based IP-based app...

Intersec 2016: ONVIF’s Greg Alcorn to highlight importance of interoperability standards in critical infrastructure projects

Alcorn will discuss how standards such as ONVIF’s are used to future proof technology investments ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that Greg Alcorn, Vice Chair of the ONVIF Communication Committee, will be speaking on behalf of ONVIF at Intersec 2016, January 17-19, 2016, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Alcorn, who is Senior Vice President of Strategic Allia...

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe 2016 to open with Ministerial keynote address

Ard van der Steur, Minister of Security & Justice, The Netherlands will be giving keynote address to open the conference Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe is delighted to announce that Ard van der Steur, Minister of Security & Justice, The Netherlands will be giving the keynote address to open this year’s conference in The Hague from the 2nd -3rd March 2016 Ard van der Steur began his career as a lawyer at the law firm NautaDutilh in Rot...