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Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced Matrox Avio F125, a fibre-optic KVM extender which separates dual HD video, keyboard, mouse, stereo analogue audio and USB 2.0 devices from a workstation. Avio F125 features flexible connectivity options. Its transmitter/receiver pair extends two single-link DVI (2x1920x1200) or one dual-link DVI (2560x1600 or 4096x2160) video, and multiple high-speed USB 2.0 compliant devices from the host computer by up to 400 m (1312 ft) over multimode cable and 4 km (2...

Dougherty will become CEO on April 8, 2013 and the company’s directors plan to elect him to the board that day American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organisations worldwide, recently announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring. Dougherty will become CEO on A...

Patrick Timlin will be honoured at NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm Patrick Timlin, Chief Executive Officer of MSA Security, has been selected by the ASIS New York City Chapter as the 2013 Person of the Year. Timlin will be honoured at the NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm. Pat Timlin returned to MSA Security in 2012, after a two-year leave of absence taken after accepting an appointment from Police Commission...

Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has developed a new-generation jamming system that significantly enhances the protection of vehicles against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs). The multifunctional jammer analyses the signal spectrum around a vehicle and is thus in a position to jam the radio signals intended to ignite a roadside bomb in a much more targeted manner and at an earlier stage than was the case in the past. With the so-called SMARTscout extens...

INSIDE Secure recently announced the commercial availability of its downloadable DRM Fusion Agent for the BlackBerry(R) 10 platform. With this release, INSIDE Secure makes it possible to deliver high-definition movies, television shows and other premium content on the BlackBerry 10 platform using the same proven DRM technology that industry leaders such as HBO, NTT DoCoMo, Orange and many others already use to provide anytime, anywhere viewing on millions of mobile devices around the globe. &ld...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new 2013/2014 product catalogue. Celebrating 50 years of innovation this year, the company is proud to continue to provide its customers with innovative product design and world-class customer service. The 2013/2014 catalogue features a comprehensive selection of Winsted product offerings, including two new innovative solutions: EnVision command consoles and new E-SOC control stations. EnVision command consoles are designed to offer...

The symposium provided law enforcement CEOs an opportunity to discuss current public safety issues Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is sponsoring several events of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). The first of these was the William R. Bracey Winter CEO Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel February 21-23. This gathering provided law enforcement chief ex...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, has introduced a new line of Hemispheric Cameras that provide high-resolution, continuous 180o or 360o coverage. An integral fisheye lens and 4 megapixel sensor captures a complete 360o view, which is delivered as two 180o panoramic images visually stacked on top of each other within a single video stream. All de-morphing is performed within the cameras prior to transmission, so a distortion-free image is...

NLSS Cloud Services was selected based on the positive impact it delivers to today’s security marketplace Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading security research and advisory guide, has named NLSS Cloud Services, a Silver winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today category. This prestigious awar...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication, and computing solutions, is building upon the successful deployment of its DA-681 and DA-683 rackmount substation computers with its next generation DA-685 that combines the exceptional I/O capacity of the DA-681 with the computing horsepower of the DA-683.   Designed as an all-purpose substation solution, the DA-685 industrial embedded computer is capable of serving virtually any role in a smart grid application, regardless of what e...

The reception will provide an opportunity for security industry professionals to meet before ISC West The Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold it's annual SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at the PURE Nightclub at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event is held each year on the night before ISC West and provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for security product manufacturers, dealers, integrators and...

The newly available MOBOTIX App is a mobile video management solution for Apple* iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch devices that improve everyday convenience and security. With this free-of-charge App, MOBOTIX users can access their video systems anytime from anywhere in the world and have mobile Internet access via WLAN (Wi-Fi) or UMTS/3G. Bandwidth-optimised remote access to live feeds and recordings, as well as an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand interface with a wide range of system funct...

ESX’s keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2013 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced its welcome of Roy Spence, co-founder and chairman of GSD&M — a leading Austin-based marketing and advertising agency — as its 2013 keynote speaker. Its keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 at Nashville’s brand new Music Cit...

AS&E received the order for the service of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal and ZBV systems American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.6 million order for the service and maintenance of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal® and ZBV® systems to support a U.S. government agency.  "Our trusted and reliable service t...

Telular Corporation, a leader in alarm and event monitoring solutions and services, announces that the Telguard TG-7FS cellular communicator for 3G/4G networks is compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2013 edition for sole path communications. The NFPA 2013 Edition allows sole path cellular communications to be supervised for commercial fire systems once every 60 minutes, instead of every five minutes as required by the 2010 edition. In conjunction with code compliance,...

AlliedBarton hired more than 4,500 veterans, reservists, national guardsmen and active duty service members in 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honored to join the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies committed to hiring at least 100,000 U.S. military veterans by 2020. Launched in March 2011 by eleven major employers, the coalition of private sector companies continues...

Porter's Group is a long-time supplier to Diebold that specialises in metal fabrication services As part of the company's ongoing consolidation and efficiency efforts within its supply chain, Diebold, Incorporated recently announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Lynchburg, Va., and Lexington, N.C.-based manufacturing operations to Porter's Group, LLC, pending satisfaction of all contractual terms and conditions. Based in Bessemer City, N.C., Porter's Group is a long...

Aimetis is the tenth licensee to join ObjectVideo's patent licensing program ObjectVideo, Inc. announced recently the signing of a global, portfolio-wide patent license agreement with Aimetis of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. "Aimetis is a leader in tightly integrating video analytics into an easy-to-use video management solution. We are pleased to have them join the growing number of IP Camera and VMS providers who have become patent licensees," said Raul Fernandez, chairman of O...

AlliedBarton will host the seminar on March 13, 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and HR Plus, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar. In partnership with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Security, the seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at...

SpotterRF was selected to participate in a demonstration seeking cutting edge technologies SpotterRF was one of 15 industry partners selected to participate in a Department of Defense demonstration seeking cutting edge technologies with high potential of improving the warfighter's mission effectiveness and survivability. The Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program conducted its first capability demonstration, Jan. 14-27, 2013 for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) of...

Tanveer has vast experience in building and leading multi disciplinary teams across the world Following the appointment Brenda Taylor as Sales and Marketing Director in January, Traka has further strengthened the global marketing team with the appointment of Tanveer Choudhry as Marketing Manager. Tanveer will be tasked with implementing the Traka marketing strategy across key existing and growth markets including the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. He brings with him...

Talk-A-Phone announces integration of the VOIP-500 Series emergency phone with the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) manufactured by Exacq Technologies. In the event of a distress call, the Talk-A-Phone VOIP-500 Series emergency phone sends an event via standard ASCII output over the network to the exacqVision system. Based on the event, the exacqVision VMS can link to a nearby camera or lock a pan-tilt-zoom camera to a preset in order to view real-time video of the event. An event list...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to introduce E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable. Ergonomic enhancements improve operator performance and result in greater situational awareness when monitoring complex systems. Designed for ergonomic comfort and adjustability, E-SOC control stations feature Winsted’s innovative Versa-Trak monitor mounting system. Versa-Trak allows users to easily...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program. IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defin...

The show will benefit exhibitors by focusing on the commercial and residential installer community Security Technology Live recently announced a radical new pricing model for exhibition space at the event, which will bring the whole commercial and domestic security industry together at the NEC, Birmingham from 13 – 15 May 2014. Stand space rates for Security Technology Live will start at just £200 per sqm for the first 50 exhibitors to sign up for the show irrespe...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of a dual-interface (contact/contactless) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential to its pivCLASS® Government Solutions portfolio, which simplifies issuance of PIV cards and the process of upgrading an existing physical access control system (PACS) to support Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS-201) standards.  The new pivCLASS smart card and the company’...

Genetec's AutoVu mobile LPR system and integrated T2 eTicketbook in-vehicle citation writing software can enforce parking rules Four integrated parking solutions providers partnered to bring discussions about License Plate-Enabled Parking (LEP) to Dallas, Los Angeles, Newark and Miami over the last two weeks of January. Digital Payment Technologies, Genetec, Parkmobile and T2 Systems joined together to showcase LEP and the unified, virtual permit solution their technologies ma...

Intelligent access management company Traka has recently launched Machine Start, a system designed to improve health and safety at manufacturing sites, retail stores & distribution centres by replacing traditional keys with intelligent iFobs loaded with individual staff training information. The individual iFobs can only be used to power up equipment those staff are authorised to use. Machine Start uses Traka’s highly secure key cabinets to store the iFobs. Staff identify themselves a...

AMG-Panogenics, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras, has developed SmokeCam360 – an ideal solution for 360 degree fisheye camera implementations in sensitive environments such as care homes, hospitals, nurseries and more. Sara Bullock, International Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Group says, “We have had a number of enquiries from clients looking for a camera solution which is un-obtrusive and fits into sensitive environments with minimal cost and effo...

The online job board now offers 30-day job postings to members of any of the three associations for a reduced price The online job board, which is jointly operated by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), now offers 30-day job postings to members of any of the three associations for just $99. A 60-day posting is $175. Members save 50 percent off the non-member rates of $199 for 30 da...