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Incident management solutions authority PPM 2000 acquired by Klass Software

The company will continue to operate as PPM and their head office will remain in Edmonton, Canada PPM 2000, the industry’s leading authority on incident management, has been acquired by Klass Software (“Klass”), the acquisition group of Klass Capital, a leading enterprise software, growth equity fund headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.    Effective immediately, Will Anderson, the CEO of Klass Software, is now the CEO of PPM. Elaine O’Sullivan...

OnSSI receives Axis Communications’ 2014 Application Development Partner award for Caribbean Region

OnSSI received the award at the Axis Connect & Converge Conference held in Cancun, Mexico OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software, announced recently that they received Axis Communications’ 2014 Application Development Partner (ADP) award for the Caribbean Region at the Axis Connect & Converge Conference held in Cancun, Mexico on October 30, 2014. The annual program recognises Axis Communications’ top techno...

Matrox validates P690 and P690 Plus graphics cards for use alongside Mura MPX-based video wall controllers

Matrox Mura MPX-based video wall controllers will be featured in action at ISE 2015 and DSE 2015 Matrox® Graphics recently announced that Matrox P690 PCIe x16 and Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe x16 graphics cards have been validated for use alongside Mura™ MPX-based video wall controllers to power up to four independent console displays. Clients benefit from the extra displays, powered by the same system, to run system diagnostics, wall layout control, and other applicatio...

SALTO adds Clay Wall Reader to its line of cloud-based electronic locking solutions

The Clay by SALTO hardware line is about to welcome a new member into the family: the Clay Wall Reader. Thanks to its breakthrough design, the Clay Wall Reader provides an ideal access control solution for installation in places where an electronic lock cannot be fitted. This can include fences, lifts, mechanical doors, parking barriers and so on. Suitable for use indoors or out, the Clay Wall Reader reads encrypted data on its operating Clay Tag and communicates this to the Wall Reader’...

PSA Security Network announces new vendor partnership with COPROMETROUSA

Stone Lock Pro is a facial recognition access control device that provides instant, reliable confirmation of identity PSA Security Network recently announced a new vendor partnership with COPROMETROUSA. CoprometroUSA’s biometric access control product, Stone Lock® Pro, is a sophisticated facial recognition access control device that provides instant, reliable confirmation of identity with a very high level of accuracy. “We are very happy to be included in PSA&...

Connected Technologies welcomes Sam Rizzo as new Business Development Director

Rizzo will advance the company’s flagship ConnectONE integrated security management platform Sam Rizzo, a veteran of the security industry with past employment spanning more than 40 years, has joined Connected Technologies, LLC as Director of Business Development. Rizzo comes on to advance the dealer-integrator program for Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies. Top-level field experience After 11 years...

Cognitec signs software development and license agreement with Intel Corporation

The companies will apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices Cognitec Systems has signed an important software development and license agreement with Intel Corporation. Under the agreement, the companies will cooperate to apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices. Logon to PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other computing devices will become both more convenient and secure as the technology replaces conventional passwords....

Storm to introduce new generation of keypads with integrated Genuine HID contactless technology

The new generation of Storm keypads with HID contactless technology will be unveiled at Intersec 2015 Back in the year 2000, Storm’s AXS StrikeMaster keypads were voted No.1 by professional security installers. These award winning keypads have been a firm favourite ever since. Their durability and reliability built a reputation for being the “fit and forget” access control product. As Storm prepare to announce their new product line up for 2015, news emerges...

CNL Software to showcase new enhancements to its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution at Intersec 2015

The IPSecurityCenter provides a single view of all of an organisation's mission critical security systems CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing new enhancements to its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution, as chosen by leading law enforcement, safe city and critical infrastructure organisations in the Middle East, at Intersec 2015. Intersec is the leading international meeti...

IDIS to demonstrate expanded DirectIP one-stop-shop surveillance solution at Intersec 2015 in Dubai

IDIS will also showcase its most sophisticated DirectIP solutions to date Confirming its position as a world leading, dedicated surveillance powerhouse, IDIS recently unveiled plans to further extend the capabilities and range of its DirectIP™ one-stop-shop surveillance solution at Intersec 2015, due to take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-20 January. Cementing a commitment to lead technological advances in surveillance monito...

ASSA ABLOY acquires ODIS Limitada and expands customer base in Chilean market

The transaction is expected to close during Q4 2014 ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire ODIS Limitada, a leading supplier of locks, padlocks and steel doors to the Chilean market. "I am very pleased to welcome ODIS into the ASSA ABLOY Group. ODIS constitutes another important step in our strategy to grow market presence in Chile and other emerging markets,” says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "ODIS is a very exciting addition to the Americas di...

Anviz’s AIM CrossChex access control device helps manage small businesses

AIM CrossChex is an intelligent management system of access control and time attendance devices. The user-friendly and interactive design makes this system very easy to operate, the powerful function makes this system realise the management of department, staff, shift, payroll, access authority, and exports different time attendance and access control reports, satisfying different time attendance and access control requirements in different complicated environments. Features Manages departme...

ASSA ABLOY brand UNION launches "how to" series of videos

The videos demonstrate how easy it is to install ASSA ABLOY UNION’s Eximo panic and emergency exit device range UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, has launched a series of ‘how to’ videos, demonstrating how easy it is to install Eximo, its panic and emergency exit device offering. The videos feature the Eximo® range, which contains panic exit products - suitable for use on exit doors and routes within public buildings in acco...

Genetec announces next generation AutoVu Sharp and AutoVu SharpX IP-based ALPR cameras

Genetec™, developer of unified IP security solutions recently announced the next generation of its IP-based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, the AutoVu Sharp and AutoVu SharpX. The new cameras enable the concurrent detection of license plates from a greater variety of models, capturing license plates from different states or countries on the same system. Customers can also benefit from access to new vehicle behaviour and characteristic analytics, and the ability to deplo...

Honeywell’s new HD IP Video kits provide complete end-to-end video surveillance solution for small to mid-size businesses

Honeywell is now offering bundled IP Video kits that give small to mid-size businesses a hassle-free option for upgrading to high definition IP video. The kits consist of Honeywell’s new four-channel embedded NVR with four ball or four bullet style high definition IP cameras. These kits are affordable, easy to install and provide a complete end-to-end video surveillance solution. “The common problem for NVR systems is that they’re too expensive and too difficult to install, so...

Verint Systems announces Q3/2014 results

Verint are slightly increasing the mid-point of its revenue outlook Verint Systems a global leader in Actionable Intelligence® solutions and value-added services, recently announced results for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2014. “We are pleased with our strong third quarter results which reflect our focus on innovation and our expanding portfolio of actionable intelligence solutions for a smarter world. Our third quarter performance follows the strong...

Airbus Defence and Space to upgrade German Armed Forces’ identification systems

Airbus Defence will upgrade NATO’s new Mode 5 IFF standard to improve friendly and hostile forces distinction Airbus Defence and Space will upgrade the German Armed Forces’ identification systems to NATO’s new “Mode 5” IFF (= identification-friend-or-foe) standard which will improve the distinction of friendly and hostile forces and thus help to avoid friendly fire. To this end, the German procurement authority awarded Airbus Defence and Space a t...

Storm Interface to exhibit additions to AXS product range at Intersec 2015

The addition of new supply channels will further strengthen the Storm AXS brand Storm Interface are expected to reveal some exciting new additions to their AXS product range at Intersec 2015 in Dubai.  “A continuous programme of product development and the addition of new supply channels will further strengthen the Storm AXS brand” says Storm’s CEO Peter Ward. “We are therefore pleased to announce a new global distribution agreement with Digi-...

Nedap’s SENSIT Parking License App nominated for Gulf Traffic Award

The app enables fast and easy checking in and out at a parking bay The SENSIT Parking License App, the mobile innovation which makes parking for permit holders much easier, is nominated for the Gulf Traffic Award in the category Parking. The award winners will be announced during the Awards Gala Dinner on Monday 8th December. Gulf Traffic is the leading Traffic and Parking Conference in the Middle East. During the Gulf Traffic award gala dinner on Monday 8th December 2014, th...

AMAG Technology integrates Symmetry V8 Security Management System with Samsotech’s Passport Scanner

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, is pleased to announce that Samsotech International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Samsotech has certified its Passport Scanner with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V8 Security Management System. AMAG and Samsotech cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “Samsotech is a great additi...

D-Link to ship latest mydlink Network Video Recorder with HDMI Output

Recently D-Link announced it is shipping the mydlink® Network Video Recorder with HDMI Output (DNR-312L). Designed with small business owners in mind, the DNR-312L NVR is simple to set up and operate and allows users to keep a close eye on their businesses locally with a mouse and HD monitor, or remotely with a phone, tablet or PC. Users can customise the ideal security solution by mixing and matching up to nine D-Link® network cameras, and can view, record and play back footage from all...

Matrox to demonstrate new C-Series multi-display graphics cards at ISE 2015

Matrox will also demonstrate its Maevex AV-over-IP encoders/decoders and Mura MPX video wall controller boards Matrox® Graphics Inc. and Matrox Video will be sharing stand 11-F68 at ISE 2015 (Amsterdam RAI, Feb. 10-12). Matrox Graphics Inc. will demonstrate the new C-Series™ multi-display graphics cards, the cost-effective Matrox Maevex™ AV-over-IP encoders/decoders and the field-proven Matrox Mura™ MPX video wall controller boards. Matrox Video will show...

Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi holds Bake Off challenge to raise money for charity

TDSi's Bake Off is just one of the company's various activities to raise money for charity Staff at integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi’s Poole headquarters emulated the hit TV programme by holding a Bake Off challenge of their own in aid of the Boo charity. Competing staff produced cakes and other sugary treats which were then judged by a panel of tasters from the company. With the remainder of staff making donations to taste the delicious Bake Off results,...

Ovation announces availability of FourSight-DVI HD video quad display monitoring system

Ovation Systems, the leading global developer of high performance video surveillance solutions has announced the immediate availability of FourSight-DVI, a new HD video quad display monitoring system.  Designed for fixed and portable installations, it enables up to four PAL or NTSC cameras to be viewed on a single high resolution LCD display with outstanding clarity.  Available at around 50% of the cost of traditional multiview systems, FourSight-DVI provides a cost effective and easy...

TeleEye announces GX680 series of digital recorders for faster transmission, hacker resistance and securing ONVIF cameras

TeleEye is thrilled to announce the launch of the TeleEye GX680 Series, a new generation of digital video recorders. TeleEye GX680 Series is a range of 4-, 9- and 16- channel digital video recorders, which are specifically designed for recording and securing video data captured from TeleEye network cameras and other ONVIF Profile S cameras. Longer recording and cost saving With the trend shifting from analogue to HD, a common concern for end-users, is that more data storage and bandwidth is re...

Tyco Security Products sponsors 10th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston, Massachusetts

The conference features nationally recognised speakers and provides workshops on entrepreneurship Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently it is a proud sponsor of the Massachusetts Conference for Women, which will host its 10th annual event on December 4 in Boston. The conference features nationally recognised speakers and provides professional women with workshops and seminars on entrep...

Security Partners to expand North American base with the addition of new Las Vegas facility

Security Partners has purchased a facility in Las Vegas because of its strategic location Security Partners, one of the fastest-growing security monitoring companies in the United States, recently announced it will soon be adding its fourth North American location, in Las Vegas, next spring. Security Partners has purchased a facility in Las Vegas because of its strategic location, and the favourable environment for conducting business on a national basis. The company will con...

Gallagher product development team wins New Zealand Engineering Innovator of the Year award

Gallagher received the award for its K20 and Z10 perimeter security technology devices Gallagher has added another esteemed award to its growing list of accolades after the company won at The New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards held in Auckland on Friday 28 November.  The award for New Zealand Engineering Innovators of the Year was presented to a Gallagher product development team responsible for designing two world-leading perimeter security technology devices...

Octavian recognised with "Outstanding Business of the Year" award at the IAB award 2014

Octavian works alongside blue chip and public sector organisations to help protect their operations Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named "Outstanding Business of the Year" at the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony 2014. The IAB, a part of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group, recognises the needs of Asian businesses in the West Midlands and celebrates their achievements with this year’s presti...

Secutech Thailand 2014 successfully concluded its fourth edition

As a professional sourcing destination, Secutech Thailand attracted thousands of local and international visitors Secutech Thailand successfully concluded its fourth edition with 145 exhibitors showcasing the latest safety and security products and technologies. The show, held from 26 – 28 November 2014 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, attracted over 3,000 visitors from 22 countries and regions. The show was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era...