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Carroll oversees HID Global’s RF technology privacy and policy initiatives The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference in the security industry, which took place on June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Cent...

The L-HOT MWIR demonstrator mets system integrators requirements to reduce SWaP in military equipment Sofradir, the number one developer and manufacturer of a key class of infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, demonstrated at Eurosatory, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris, a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly (IDCA) that offers a significantly improved detecti...

Neil has 25 years' experience in the design, specification and promotion of door entry and access control systems Neil Thomas is the new National Sales Manager for Videx Security.  Neil joined the company in 2001 as Regional Sales Manager and has over 25 years' experience in the design, specification and promotion of door entry and access control systems. As Regional Sales Manager for Videx, Neil was responsible for promotion of the company's systems throughout Scotland...

Claritus specialises in offering identification technology solutions IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response and access control/CCTV security systems, announced the acquisition of the Identification Division of Claritus Inc., headquartered in Lincoln, NE, with additional offices in Sioux Falls, SD, Dakota Dunes, SD and Omaha, NE. Claritus specialises in providing identification technology...

Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge The St. Petersburg International Security and Fire (Sfitex) Exhibition, Russia’s longest running security exhibition, will mark its 21st edition on 22nd – 25th October 2012, in St. Petersburg, Russia. in 2011, the event welcomed 16,601 visitors from 38 countries. Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge and pr...

Linear chose Caster to strengthen the dealer base and increase sales through an aggressive PR and awareness campaign Linear, LLC, a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and a major supplier of wireless residential security systems, garage door operators, access control solutions and more, proudly announces the hiring of Caster Communications to handle public relations, social media and assist with content development and strategy. Linear LLC chose Caster to bui...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the production release of its next generation EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control solutions. EDGE EVO and VertX EVO offer an open and scalable development platform for the deployment of a wide range of access control functionality, including remote management option...

Panasonic solutions for business are aligned with multiple vertical market and practice areas Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, recently outlined key elements and organisational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organisation, initially announced in January, i...

Matrox Mura Boards is compatible with Crestron's complete line of control system solutions Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that it has joined the Crestron Integrated Partner Program and is working with the control and automation solutions provider to make Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards compatible across Crestron’s complete line of control system solutions. Through this partnership, AV integrators can now seamlessly integrate a Crestron contro...

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell recently welcomed National Industrial Communications Inc. (NICI) as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Winnipeg-based integrator provides a broad range of services including CCTV, nurse call systems, wandering patient alerts, access control, intercom and public address systems. Founded in 1998, the company has design...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

The most successful family of powered mixers on the global pro audio scene has a new member. In the PowerMate 600-3, DYNACORD presents an enormously powerful, flexible and lavishly equipped system. The PowerMate 600-3 is suitable – thanks to its no-compromise approach – for all professional applications in which few channels yet very high amplifier output are required. Like that of the other models of the third PowerMate generation launched prior to the end of 2010, the concept of t...

For the pilot, ASU staff and students were given NFC smartphones containing HID Global’s SIO technology HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognised by the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) with the organisation’s inaugural Innovative Technology Award. The award was given to ASU in recognition of the...

Videx Security's Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances. Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, with its modular design and a wide range of robust readers with the latest additions including an external (IP65 rated) finger print reader, a desk mount USB proximity fob/card enrollment reader, compact IP65...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launched the white paper at IFSEC 2012 ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss the issues and security solutions available for educational premises, which can improve the student experience. The white paper, entitled, ‘Can we afford to protect our young people?’ is now available and discusses the changing nature of the school and university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK and how this impacts on the...

Partners are also certified for Genetec’s IP video surveillance and access control Genetec, a pioneer in world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the launch of the AutoVu Premier Partner category for North America. The new partner category complements Genetec’s Channel Partner Program by offering end-users access to channel partners who have been recognised by Genetec to be highly skilled and qualified in the installation, maintenance and support of Aut...

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

Time&Space is a comprehensive and flexible solution for Access Control and Workforce Management, providing a   multitude of scalable solutions. The software and hardware is fully modular and has been designed to work together seamlessly. Spica's access control hardware is designed to offer the greatest flexibility of installation and configuration; all with as few design variants as possible. Controllers are capable of integrating with a wide variety of branded and unbranded identifica...

Pincus will oversee Engineering and Product Management for the company Accellion, Inc. announced recently that Jon Pincus has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Products. In this role, Pincus will oversee Engineering and Product Management for the company. Accellion is filling an important business need by addressing security concerns related to BYOD, and the use of free consumer file sharing applications within enterprise organisations. Included within the Accellio...

UPS Systems has extended its product portfolio with the launch of a new range of high performance static inverters, aimed at the security industry. The inverters ensure central power supplies used to provide a source of independent power for security equipment, such as emergency lighting and other essential safety equipment, are maintained and that life safety systems operate effectively. The PowerPro EL range of inverters has been designed to meet stringent new European emergency lighting legi...

The VideoBadge is a  wireless body worn video system the size of an ID card Fast action and quick decision-making are part and parcel of working on the frontline in the security industry where situations can escalate quickly and without warning. You need equipment which will respond just as quickly and effectively to the task at hand. VideoBadge from Edesix is a wireless body worn video system the size of an ID card; activated by one touch from the operator, it offers bo...

Vtec Zoom clients will benefit from the use of Corps Monitoring Centre Corps Security has announced an exclusive contract with VtecZoom, one of the UK’s leading installers of CCTV and Access Control systems. The agreement will mean that all VtecZoom’s clients will now benefit from the use of the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), as well as having access to the company’s other range of services. Headquartered in Standish, Lancashire, and with offices in Washingt...

Axxon Smart PRO is a professional video surveillance system for small and medium-sized facilities As part of its cooperation with IP surveillance equipment manufacturers and distributors AxxonSoft, a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security information management and video management software, has launched a campaign titled Second Terabyte For Free. All customers who purchase an IP device which is supplied by a campaign member company and carries a...

Texecom’s new range of commercial grade Premier Elite security control panels is not only compliant with the new PD6662:2010 and BS8243 regulations, but also brings major upgrades to the system specifically to benefit customers. Superseding the existing Premier 24, 48, 88 and 168 panels, the new Premier Elite range offers increased processing power to enhance functionality and enable faster implementation of new features for customers. Moreover, the new range of control panels have built...

Hile has expertise in a variety of senior-level positions with manufacturers and integrated firms Integrated Fire and Security Solutions, Inc., a leading systems integration firm focused on the delivery of customised, integrated security solutions, recently announced that Robert Hile has been named the company’s new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Hile is responsible for leading and driving the company’s next phase of expansion and growth in new and...

HID's pivCLASS enables customers to simplify FIPS 201 compliance for a physical access control system HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Evaluation Program for certifying that products meet Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 federal identity specifications. The produ...

Idesco's innovative, user-friendly and versatile EPC product family for vehicle identification, logistics, industrial settings and access control just became a little larger. Welcome to the new Idesco EPC IA, a UHF product supporting an additional antenna and anti-collision to enable simultaneous detection and querying of multiple tags. With an additional antenna, the Idesco EPC IA has an enlarged reading area, making it a much more powerful and versatile reader. For example, the Idesco EPC IA...

Due to increasing requests, Idesco’s Access 8 CD reader family has been upgraded with RS-485 interface configurability, enabling bi-directional data transfer, as well as compliance with the Open Supervised Device (or OSDP) communication protocol. Idesco’s OSDP-compliant readers are the Access 8 CD Slim Slim Pin, Quattro, and Quattro Pin. As before, the Access 8 CD Slim and Quattro remain optionally configurable with connectors. The central feature of OSDP has been its establishment...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that federal buildings, corporate headquarters, courthouses, military bases, facilities and other complexes, from airports to seaports, that need to protect people and property are all proponents and users of Delta pneumatic bollards. Considering power requirements as well as installation, operating and maintenance costs, Delta’s pneumati...

Honeywell recently released several enhancements to its widely used WIN-PAK integrated security platform that gives users greater ability to integrate digital video into their security systems, as well as work with a wider range of access control panels. WIN-PAK now seamlessly supports Honeywell’s NetAXS-123, NetAXS-4 and NS2 access control panels to provide full compatibility for legacy and new systems. In addition to WIN-PAK supporting the Honeywell Fusion, HRDP and Rapid Eye hybrid digi...