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Tavcom introduces Bite Size Training initiative for security industry professionals

Tavcom’s Bite Size Training provides the opportunity for security professionals to fill gaps in their knowledge Developed with installers and system integrators, as well as operators, security personnel and specifiers in mind, Tavcom’s Bite Size Training provides the opportunity for security industry professionals to fill in gaps in their knowledge without having to spend many hours researching on the Internet. Best known as the leading provider of award winning c...

AVer signs distribution agreement with ESMS to sell video surveillance products in India

ESMS will introduce AVer’s video surveillance products and solutions to its channel partners and system integrators AVer, a major global provider of presentation/education solutions, security surveillance solutions and video conferencing solutions is excited to announce a new distribution agreement with Ex-servicemen’s Multipurpose Service (ESMS) India Pvt. Ltd to sell video surveillance products in India. Both companies have a proven record in this industry and ar...

Electronic Security Association’s latest fire certification approved by Louisiana Life Safety & Property Protection Advisory Board

Louisiana is the latest state to approve the ESA's newest fire certification Louisiana is the latest state to approve the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) newest fire certification, Certified Fire Alarm Designer – Level III (CFAD), as an acceptable form of education to meet the requirements for fire alarm contractors in the state. Louisiana joins Iowa and Tennessee as the third state to approve the designation as an education requirement since it launche...

FLIR appoints Thomas A. Surran as its Chief Operating Officer

Thomas A. Surran will be responsible for FLIR's global commercial and government operations FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced that William A. Sundermeier, President of the Company's Government Systems Division, has resigned to pursue other personal and business opportunities. Thomas A. Surran, most recently President of the Company's Commercial Systems Division, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, and will assume responsibility for FLIR's global commercial and gove...

FLIR Systems announces its Q4/2013 financial results

FLIR introduced several new products and technologies in the fourth quarter of 2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. Revenue was $400.3 million, up 4% compared to fourth quarter 2012 revenue of $386.4 million. Operating income in the fourth quarter was $37.8 million, compared to $100.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, and was impacted by $31 million in pretax charges related to previously announced re...

Axis announces nine promotions in its North American team as a direct result of its U.S. Expansion Plan

Axis promotes its area sales managers to business area managers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced nine promotions in its North American team as a direct result of the recently unveiled U.S. Expansion Plan designed to bring the company closer to its partner network and mutual end-customers. Axis’ three National Sales Managers have been promoted to Business Area Managers and are responsible for the planning and execution of all ope...

Axis introduces camera extension for SketchUp 3D CAD software

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently introduces the Axis Camera Extension for SketchUp providing interactive 3D models of Axis Network Cameras to aid in the planning and design of video surveillance systems. Users can place cameras directly into CAD building plans and visualise the areas the cameras will cover. The new SketchUp extension from Axis allows users to see exactly how the cameras fit into the building layout and to easily spot if camera views are obstructe...

Videx introduces its versatile Portal Plus networkable access control system

Videx Security’s Portal Plus networkable access control system is one of the most attractive and versatile systems of its kind currently available. It is designed for use in buildings with multiple entrances and is expandable to provide control over an unlimited number of doors with the ability to support up to 15000 users. Many establishments are recognising the advantages of the Portal Plus networkable access control system as offering many advantages over securing entrances by lock and...

Milestone Systems collaborates with Pelco by Schneider Electric

The collaboration is evolving for Pelco as a long-time Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software is tightening relations with Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world-class leading manufacturer of IP cameras and IP video accessories. This collaboration is evolving for Pelco as a long-time Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP), in response to market demand. Milestone Channel Partners and customers no...

Messe Essen appoints Claus-Peter Regiani as its new Divisional Manager for Business Division I

Claus-Peter Regiani has been employed at Messe Essen GmbH since 1989 Messe Essen has made a new appointment in a managerial position: Claus-Peter Regiani has been the Divisional Manager for Business Division I since February 10, 2014. The premier global fairs Schweissen & Schneiden, Security Essen and Metpack, the guest events as well as the foreign fairs of Schweissen & Schneiden and Reifen are under the control of the business graduate. Thus, he is succeeding Klaus R...

OnSSI launches relationship with two rep organisation for expansion of Ocularis VMS sales

OnSSI launches relationships with Tec-Rep and SEGI OnSSI announced recently that they have launched relationships with two new rep organisations to expand sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform across a wide swath of states in the continental U.S. “With the addition of these two strong players, OnSSI will expand our capabilities while building on our current customer base in those territories,” said Bohiorad Anderson, Na...

Western Digital releases WD Purple™ high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications

WD®, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, recently announced the availability of WD Purple™, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives and up to 32 high-definition (HD) video cameras. Shipping today, WD Purple hard drives are available in capacitie...

ASUSTOR upgrades its NAS devices to ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.1 operating system

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices (2, 3 and 6 Series) will be upgrading to the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.1 operating system. ADM 2.1 expands the core functionality of the system and includes upgrades to built-in Apps such as Storage Manager and File Explorer along with newly expanded support for Bluetooth devices. Furthermore, a number of in-house developed Apps have been added to ASUSTOR’s App lineup th...

Datacard Group presents its best practices for secure documents and identity programs to government agencies throughout Nicaragua

The panel of Datacard Group experts will discuss the identity and global landscape of the markets Datacard Group and Entrust Inc., leaders in securing identities and safeguarding transactions in both physical and digital environments will be presenting trends, technologies and best practices for secure documents and identity programs. This event is being hosted by the Vice President’s office in Nicaragua. This full-day seminar is being held today and will include attend...

Seagate welcomes Jamie Lerner as President, Cloud Systems and Solutions

Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech Seagate recently announced that Jamie Lerner will join the company as President, Cloud Systems and Solutions. Lerner most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cloud and Systems Management Technology Group at Cisco Systems. Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech, primarily focused on enterprise level management...

AG Neovo introduces HX-32 and HX-42 to serve demanding environments

AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, is proud to introduce the HX-32 and HX-42 that are crafted to serve demanding environments where security is always given top priority. The two 1920 x 1080 Full HD, LED-backlit displays come with SDI loop-through capability that ensures their delivery of images faithful to original signals. Both SDI-enabled displays support 3Gb/s, 1.5Gb/s HD, and SD SDI video input. Besides receiving megapixel images directly from HD-SDI device...

IRN announces its Central Asia and Caspian Oil and Gas Security Forum 2014 to be held at Fairmont Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan

The event analyses security considerations for oil and gas operators in Central Asia and the Caspian region IRN is pleased to announce that the Central Asia and Caspian Oil & Gas Security Forum will be held at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan on the 8th-9th of April 2014. The hotel is situated within one of the Flame tower, the country’s largest sky scrapper and a construction synonymous with the Azerbaijan’s soaring success. It is thus the ide...

Morpho receives factory certification from Lenel Systems and joins Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program

Morpho biometric readers now interface with OnGuard access control system through BioManager by Identity One Morpho (Safran), through its U.S. company MorphoTrak, has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Morpho biometric access readers now interface with the OnGuard access control system through BioManager middleware by Identity One. Lenel, a market leader in access control security, is a part...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control shortlisted for Building Awards 2014 in Manufacturer of the Year category

ASSA ABLOY showcased its commitment to innovative manufacturin in 2013 with latest updates to its Aperio portfolio ASSA ABLOY Access Control has been shortlisted for the prestigious Building Awards 2014, Manufacturer of the Year. The Building Awards 2014 celebrates and rewards excellence and outstanding performance in the UK construction industry. ASSA ABLOY Access Control, entered manufacturer of the year, to showcase its commitment to innovative manufacturing design in 201...

StarChip audited with PASS verdict as part of CC EAL5+ certification of its banking and ID products

The audit covers CC requirements in terms of Development Security and Configuration Management Capabilities StarChip®, experts in designing, qualifying and industrialising Smart Card ICs, recently announced that as part of CC EAL5+ certification of its banking and ID products, the company has been audited with a PASS verdict according to Common Criteria (CC) 3.1 rev 4 site visit requirements. The company recently moved its headquarters and development centre to a new loca...

HID Global to showcase authentication and credential management solutions at RSA Conference 2014

HID Global will demonstrate its authentication solutions from its ActivID portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase the industry’s only end-to-end solution portfolio designed to protect organisations against unauthorised access to everything from the cloud, to data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. In addition to demonstrating its broad range of multi-layer authent...

Lancope introduces StealthWatch Labs security updates

The StealthWatch Labs research team delivers security updates to help better protect customers’ critical assets Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, introduces new StealthWatch Labs security updates to help customers combat today’s chaotic and ever-changing threat landscape. Through this new feature, Lancope’s highly skilled StealthWatch Labs research team delivers security updates for major cyber-attacks targeting, lurkin...

3xLOGIC welcomes Dan Zoeller as its Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division

3xLOGIC has long been on the forefront of intelligent video analytics 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled business intelligence, announced recently that Dan Zoeller has joined the Company as Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division. This announcement reunites two of the leading masterminds in Business Intelligence (BI) software development. Charles “Charlie” Erickson joined the Company as EVP of Product...

Border Security Expo 2014 witnesses growing number of registered keynote speakers and panelists

The Board includes a diverse & distinguished group of leading experts The lineup of confirmed Keynote Speakers and panelists continues to grow for the upcoming 8th Annual Border Security Expo, scheduled for March 18-19, 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  Confirmed keynote speakers include Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who was sworn in December 23, 2013; Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Commission...

Mirasys accredits ACTi Corporation as its new Platinum Partner

Mirasys will provide ACTi with access to technical information like Mirasys product roadmaps, testing and demonstration licences Mirasys Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of open platform Video Management and Visual Intelligence Solutions, has accredited ACTi Corporation as its new Platinum Partner. The goal of the Mirasys Partner Program is to turn technical integration into tangible business benefits and comprehensive end-to-end solutions for customers. “We at Mirasy...

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics 2014 to demonstrate maritime surveillance challenges and solutions

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will welcome high-level government and military representatives The inaugural edition of NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will take place in the European Union's latest member: The Republic of Croatia. In collaboration with our event partner, CARINA (the Croatian Customs Authority), this two-day event will include a conference as well as an exhibition and a maritime security demonstration in the port of Split. NCT Mar...

China Sourcing Fair 2014 to showcase latest innovations and security products

The China Sourcing Fair 2014 will be held from 12th to 15th April, 2014 in Hong Kong The world’s leading sourcing event for security products showcases the latest innovations to update your product line and attract more customers, including Hong Kong’s largest CCTV & Digital Surveillance pavilion. Meet the most China-based suppliers of any show in the peak sourcing season and negotiate direct with manufacturers for the deals you won’t find elsewhere: 90%...

ADATA to showcase its latest industrial memory solutions at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany

ADATA will showcase a full range of memory designed for use in various industrial applications ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, will exhibit its latest offerings at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany. At this industry event, ADATA’s full range of industrial memory solutions will be on display, including industry-standard flash memory modules, solid state drives (SSDs), and many other...

Kantech unveils its security management software ‘EntraPass v6.01’ enhancing video surveillance for end users

Kantech, part of the Tyco Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of EntraPass v6.01 security management software, continuing to build on the portability, scalability and flexibility of the solution. EntraPass v6.01 features an integration with the cross-platform, open architecture exacqVision video management system (VMS) from Exacq. By integrating the exacqVision VMS with the EntraPass v6.01 acces...

Milestone Systems appoints Erik Friis Mondorf as Country Manager for Japan

Erik will support the Manufacturer Alliance Partners and work closely with distributors and system resellers Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the appointment of Erik Friis Mondorf as the company’s Country Manager for Japan. Erik Friis Mondorf is a permanent resident of Japan after living there for 17 years and is a certified Japanese speaker. He has supported Milestone Systems since before the Danish compa...