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Tim Eckersley has provided consistent support to the PASS and the National School Boards Association Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley was honoured with the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at The Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night during ISC East in New York. Eckersley has been a consistent advocate for SIA’s school security initiatives and for increasing industry collaboration with the K-12 school commun...

The walk-through metal detector automatically counts people and alarms, allowing only authorised personnel to access the control panel for secure operation ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of three new metal detectors. Ideal for locations vulnerable to the risk of public shootings and stabbings, such as schools, concert halls, nightclubs, theatres, shopping malls, etc., these n...

Founded in 2002, Source Security provides a range of innovative and cost-effective services Allied Universal, a facility services company and security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced the purchase of Source Security & Investigations, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Expanding Canadian presence “Source Security & Investigations is widely recognised as Canada’s leading security firm and it has...

Gary Drutin replaces Major General Aharon Zeevi Farkash as CEO FST Biometrics, a leading biometric identification solutions provider, announced that Gary Drutin has been nominated as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Major General Aharon Zeevi Farkash, who will shift his focus to the areas of innovation and strategy development. “We are very excited that Gary is joining our team, given his outstanding sales and marketing experience and the huge market opportu...

The fingerprint reader can support up to 9,500 fingerprints while the proximity readers and keypad can be used for up to 15,000 users Videx, a door entry solutions provider, has enhanced its vandal-resistant door panel range by including a new range of proximity, fingerprint, and coded access readers.With the enhancements, door systems can include a sophisticated access control solution which can be managed centrally by those responsible for building management such as residen...

The HCVR provides optional standard intelligence at the edge allowing detection of multiple object behaviours such as abandoned or missing objects Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, today officially announced the launch of HCVR 7000-4M series. HCVR 7000-4M series is the latest generation digital video recorder series adopting HDCVI technology and allowing long-distance HD transmission at...

OnCampus brings together educators, administrators, and thought leaders to address the state of security on campuses The upcoming OnCampus Educational Seminar in Chicago is pleased to announce that Jeff Bean, Senior Consultant at RETA Security and Founder of Act on Bullying, Inc., will be the event’s featured speaker, and will talk about how administrators can address today’s most complex school security challenges, mitigate risk and assess a school’s securit...

Cosec Door Fmx can work various applications such as access control, time-attendance, visitor management, vehicle access management and others Matrix, a manufacturer of Physical Security and Telecom solutions has announced the launch of its cutting edge Multispectral Fingerprint Door Controller - Cosec Door Fmx, expanding its Access Control and Time-Attendance portfolio to address high-security and industrial needs of modern enterprises. Cosec Door Fmx multispectral technolog...

Drako Cloud Security Grant is awarded to schools for the installation of a fully functional cloud-based security system at no cost for one year Eagle Eye Networks recently announced that it has awarded $1.25 million in Drako Cloud Security Grants to schools throughout the United States. A broad range of public and private schools were awarded the Drako Grant for a fully functional security camera system—including cloud management and recording, mobile phone remote access...

Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications, from video security, access control, intrusion and fire detection to building automation, traffic control and parking management. Arteco Open Connector gives partners the abilit...

COPS will be providing school supplies in 600 brand new colourful backpacks to be distributed to every student COPS Monitoring, the provider of professional monitoring services in the United States, announced it will team up once again with Mission 500 August 10th & 12th to give back to its local community by providing school supplies and employment opportunities. “We are so proud to once again be partnering with COPS and Mission 500,” said Crosspointe Element...

The free webinar will discuss security threats faced by today’s educational institutions  Oncam, the provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, is partnering with Pivot3, a developer of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, to present a free webinar titled, “Video Surveillance Technology: The Building Blocks for Proactive Campus Safety,” at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, 3rd August, 2016. Agents of change Educational campus...

Arteco’s event-driven intelligence platform is now integrated with BlueWave’s full host of scalable IP access control systems Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announces its integration of BlueWave Security access control solutions. BlueWave leveraged Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that make the interoperability between systems and devices and provides an intuitive process to leverage the full...

Event brings end users, integrators and technology partners together to discuss the surveillance and security needs of educational institutions Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it will partner with Pivot3, a innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, to host the second in its series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialogue about the risks that t...

Oncam's seminars will focus on the application of 360-degree surveillance technology Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced that it will host three seminars to coincide with IFSEC International 2016, being held June 21st-23rd, 2016, at the ExCel London. Focused on the retail and education vertical markets, the seminars will feature representatives from both analytics company Video Analysis Solutions (VAS) and educatio...

Darren Seed is responsible for leading capital markets and investor relations efforts, and corporate communications Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the appointment of Darren Seed to the position of Vice President, Capital Markets & Communications. Mr. Seed's primary responsibilities are to build and maintain strategic relationships with the investment community and to expand Avigilon's institutional shareholder base. In addition to...

The summer holidays are the ideal time for maintenance work, both to the building itself and to security installations Theft, vandalism and arson attacks are common occurrences in school buildings during the holidays, but with adequate planning and security measures in place, risks can easily be minimised. It’s also a great time to check over security and safety, and indeed get security upgraded in preparation for pupils returning. Dr Steffan George, Development Director...

MIA’s solid customer-base and in-depth knowledge of the market is vital as Zwipe enters the Turkish market Zwipe recently announced a distribution agreement with MIA Teknoloji, a highly innovative solution provider focused on public and private organisational needs for secure infrastructures. Specialising in a range of biometric identification technologies, including solutions for banking, payment, identification and access control, MIA has a proven track record in intro...

March Networks® and AMAG Technology are pleased to announce the certified integration of the March Networks Command™ Enterprise video management solution with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control system. The integration provides organisations with a single, unified IP video surveillance and access control solution that enables better situational awareness, improved risk mitigation and more efficient security system management. March Networks surveillance in Symmetry Virtual Mat...

Avigilon’s year over year sales growth outpaced that of the security industry Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. First quarter 2016 financial highlights Revenue was $69.9 million, an increase of 15% over Q1 2015 revenue of $60.6 million Gross margin was 57%, down from 59% a year earlier Adjusted EB...

Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures Demand for security products and services in the education market is expected to rise 3.4 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2020. Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures, as the most significant security upgrades tend to occur when new buildings are constructed or during large-sca...

SHELTER combines cost-effective, code-compliant mechanicalhardware and proven technologies STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces the launch of BEST® SHELTER™, a responsive lockdown solution, designed specifically for educational K-12, business and healthcare environments. SHELTER will be showcased - for the first time - at the International Security Conference and E...

ScholarChip showcases One Card ID Manager software, Smart ID card issuance system with Zebra card printer and encoder ScholarChip® will be showcasing K12 school security products in Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Booth #6135, at ISC West, the security industry’s premier trade show in Las Vegas, April 6-8, 2016. ScholarChip will demonstrate its One Card ID Manager software, a cloud-based, easy-to-use Smart ID card issuance system with contactless smart cards a...

MOBOTIX will also display IP video door station with the newly developed MxBaseBoard and MxDoorSecure At ISC West 2016, MOBOTIX presents professional video security, smart home automation and access control solutions, including: The latest version of MOBOTIX’s professional MxMC video management software with high-speed playback and easy-to-use time-lapse function, allowing 24 hour analysis of high-resolution video recordings in less than a minute. The newly developed...

MOBOTIX presents for first time ever the new MxPanel with its large, convenient screen, new user interface & connectivity options At light+building in Frankfurt, Germany, MOBOTIX presents innovations and groundbreaking solutions of professional video security, smart home automation and access control. The latest version of MOBOTIX’s professional MxMC video management software with high-speed playback and easy-to-use time-lapse function allows to analyse 24 hours of...

Zetron systems deliver capabilities that provide tighter integration and improvements in situational awareness Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, is taking a new approach in the offerings it will be exhibiting at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), being held March 21-25, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, Zetron’s demonstrations will highlight the ways in which its integrated systems provide the righ...

OnCampus is dedicated to ongoing discussions on the improvement and future of security needs of education sector Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced recently a series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialogue about the risks that today’s educational facilities face, as well as offering solutions on how these risks can be mitigated. The first event, “OnCampus,” which is co-...

Gregor Lehnert, President of BDSW and Dr. Markus Heering, MD of VDMA were elected as Vice-Chairmen The Advisory Board for the Security Essen Fair has elected the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Association for Security Technology (BHE), Norbert Schaaf, as its new Chairman. Thus, a successful partnership is being continued even further. Because: BHE has been a companion and patron of the world's leading fair for security and fire prevention in Essen since its inception. I...

Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced it is shipping the world’s first 2TB, 7mm hard disk drive (HDD)— the Seagate® Mobile HDD. This ultra-high capacity mobile hard drive is the lightest, fastest and most power efficient 7mm drive in the industry, enabling a richer and more rewarding experience for users without compromising demand for laptops that are slim, light, and powerful. Ultra-slim design “In an industry first, our enginee...

Pelco will also be exhibiting its Optera Series 12MP ‘panomersive’ cameras with panoramic viewing Pelco will exhibit at Securika MIPS at ExpoCentre Moscow on Stand B415 from 13th March to 16th March 2016. Pelco will showcase VideoXpert™, the company’s award-winning video management software (VMS) platform launched in 2015 and Optera™, the multi-sensor, panoramic cameras, which provide seamless video images over 180°, 270° or 360° views...