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Matrix Systems appoints Jeremy Krinitt as Senior Director of Product Management

Krinitt will drive product development initiatives to further enhance Matrix's technology Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Krinitt as Senior Director of Product Management effective immediately. With more than 11 years of experience in marketing and technology processes in the technology industry, Krinitt will drive product...

Axis Security nominated as finalist in three categories at Security Excellence Awards 2013

Axis Security has been nominated for this year's Security Guarding Company of the Year Axis Security has been selected as a finalist in three categories at this year’s Security Excellence Awards: "Security Guarding Company of the Year", "ACS Champion of the Year", and "Security Manager of the Year" with John Sephton as the nominated Security Manager. This year saw a record number of entries, so we are therefore very proud to have made the final cut. Trophies will be awa...

Moxa unveils latest series of EtherNet/IP and PROFINET-enabled managed Ethernet switches

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, has unveiled two new series of EtherNet/IP and PROFINET-enabled managed Ethernet switches engineered to provide advanced efficiency for industrial networks. Pre-configured for plug and play simplicity, the new EDS-405A/408A-EIP and EDS-405A/408A-PN switches deliver an easy, cost-effective way of integrating legacy networks, eliminating the need for additional configurations an...

80% of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members support ‘zero-hours’ contracts within the security industry

BSIA is eager to defend the use of 'zero-hours' contracts within the security sector Security industry professionals have spoken out in defence of ‘zero-hours’ contracts, with almost 80% of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members agreeing with the concept, despite the Government’s recent pledge to review such arrangements following pressure from unions. The BSIA - the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry - conduct...

IFSEC Istanbul announces "UK Pavilion", a hub showcasing 16 of the UK's leading manufacturers

The UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer IFSEC Istanbul, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce the launch of the UK Pavilion, sponsored by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Showcasing 16 of the UK’s leading manufacturers, the UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer at the Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre, from the 30th September...

Exacq Technologies announces exacqVision LC-Series network video recorder line

Exacq Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the exacqVision LC-Series network video recorder line. The exacqVision LC-Series line is a cost effective, versatile, all-in-one network video solution capable of video recording, web & mobile client hosting and local live video displayed on a single system. The exacqVision LC-Series includes: exacqVision Start video management system (VMS) 4 IP camera licences (expandable up to 16 IP and 16 analogue licenses)LC-Series Compatible with ove...

Stanley Security announces release of Quick Connect Option

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the release of the new Quick Connect option. Available on a variety of STANLEY Security electromechanical products, the Quick Connect option is a system of preconfigured termination points, providing a comprehensive, secure connection throughout the wire run.  The Quick Connect system’s preconfigured termination points eliminate confusion during installation and secure termination prov...

HID Global continues drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fuelling adoption of layered...

British Security Industry Association calls for clarity on future of security regulation from the UK Government

The BSIA will be engaging with politicians on a wider scale regarding this issue later this year Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA – the trade body representing...

MicroPower Technologies receives $5.7 million equity financing for product, sales and marketing activities

MicroPower Technologies has deployed solutions for customers in a wide range of vertical markets across the globe MicroPower Technologies, Inc., the award-winning provider of wireless surveillance solutions that redefine the economics of perimeter surveillance, recently announced the closing of a $5.7 million round of new equity financing, which will be used to fund expansion of its product development, sales and marketing activities. Launched in 2008 and widely recognised for...

Matrix Systems opens sales and marketing office in Lowell to enhance strategic opportunities in the Greater Boston area

Matrix has added two professionals to its sales and marketing team that will be based in the Lowell office Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Massachusetts to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is...

AlliedBarton Security Services wins Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award in New Jersey and Missouri

 AlliedBarton will receive the award for its contributions to the ESGR on both the state and national levels AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honoured to be awarded with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award in New Jersey and Missouri for their continued support of the ESGR. The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclusive award given by the ESGR, as it is awarded to...

Talk-A-Phone celebrates 23rd anniversary of passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Talk-A-Phone became the first company in the world to introduce an ADA-compliant emergency phone Last week Talk-A-Phone celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26th, 1990, banning discrimination against Americans with disabilities and providing them with new-found opportunities to live fulfilling and productive lives. Talk-A-Phone has long supported the adoption of this m...

Nedap announces integration of AEOS security management platform with Honeywell's NOTIFIER fire alarm system

AEOS allows users to design customised  responses to scenarios Nedap now offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within its security management platform AEOS. AEOS offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within it’s easy to use webbased user-interface. All statuses of Fire Control Panels are shown in AEOS so all security functionality can be handled from one web based application.The integration is beneficial because; It enables users t...

AMAG Technology announces Greg Love as new Vice President of Sales

Greg will manage the regional sales managers and sales engineering teams in North America AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, names Greg Love as its new Vice President of Sales. Greg will manage the Regional Sales Managers and Sales Engineering teams in North America, and work closely with his team and the rest of the company to grow AMAG and provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Greg reports to Execut...

IndigoVision launches Southwest Microwave Integration Module video security solution for Transport and Petrochemical markets

A result of its strategic focus on key markets, IndigoVision has launched the Southwest Microwave Integration Module delivering a video security solution like no other for the Transport and Petrochemical markets. Enabling seamless communication between IndigoVision’s Control Center management software and Southwest Microwave’s INTREPID perimeter detection system, it is now easier than ever for highly intelligent remote site monitoring to be completely integrated with alarm and video...

British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Physical Security Equipment section updates identity and renews strategic focus

The group is now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS) The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for compani...

Security Institute introduces "The Knowledge Centre", a pioneering new online resource

Those studying for the Ceritficate in Security Management will benefit from this centralised facility The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, has announced the introduction of The Knowledge Centre, a pioneering new online resource that enables its members to access a wide range of information on a variety of industry based subjects. The brainchild of The Security Institute’s new Research Directorate, it has been created so tha...

IPS unveils 4.2 version of its VideoManager and VideoAnalytics

IPS Intelligent Video Analytics, a business unit of Securiton GmbH, is proud to announce its latest version 4.2 of IPS VideoManager and IPS VideoAnalytics with numerous innovations and improvements. IPS VideoManager IPS VideoManager is an IP-based, unlimited scalable platform for sophisticated video surveillance applications. It offers dedicated functionalities for basic Network Video Recorders (NVR), comprehensive Video Management Systems (VMS), 3D georeferencing Video Management Systems (3D...

Premier Electronics introduces EyeRCore-2 next generation thermal imaging engine with improved video quality and shutter less technology

The new EyeRCore-2 is the next generation in thermal imaging engine. Designed to offer ultra-low power consumption offers powerful built in FPGA, tecless and shutter less operation and utilises the latest 640x480 17µm pixel imager. This has provided a dramatic improvement in video quality combined with a significant increase in picture resolution against the 25µ pitch predecessor. Shutter less technology allows uncooled IR engines and cameras to operate continuously without the need...

Morpho announces Karen Bomba as its President and CEO

Previously Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Karen Bomba to President and CEO, effective immediately. Bomba brings more than a decade of executive experience leading Safran companies to the role. Most recently, Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company. Bomba also s...

Security Excellence Awards announce 2013 finalists for October awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane

Award categories include Cyber Security Solution of the Year and Security Manager of the Year Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is pleased to announce the finalists for 2013. The industry’s most prestigious ceremony will once again present the worthy winners with their awards at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October. Carefully drawn up from the extensive number of entrants across the security industry, the finalists have been announced for the...

Stanley Security introduces SFIC core to its commercial hardware brand

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new small format interchangeable core (SFIC) to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware brand. Designed to meet a wide range of applications for commercial use, the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cores can be used with a variety of manufacturers’ products to provide the highest level of flexibility. For existing key systems in need of re-keying, using the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cor...

Diebold welcomes Stefan E. Merz as Senior Vice President of Strategic Projects

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

VidSys announces equity finance from NewSpring Capital

VidSys provides a transformational PSIM software platform used to run operations centres for public sector agencies VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced that NewSpring Capital led a $15.65 million equity financing in VidSys.  NewSpring Capital, a Radnor, Pa., family of private equity funds, invested through NewSpring Growth Capital, the firm’s dedicated technology and business services growth equi...

Stanley Security together with EyeLock launches iris-based biometric technology

Stanley Security Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with EyeLock to deliver a suite of the most advanced, efficient, cost effective iris-based biometric technology product solutions available to Stanley’s global client base. EyeLock effectively reduces identity-based fraud by securely matching people with the unique biometric markers associated with their irises - second only to an individual’s DNA as a proven biological constant.  The human iris has approximately...

Accellion enhances mobile management and device control features to comply with industry data security regulations

Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile productivity solutions, recently announced new enhanced features for mobile management and device control. Accellion now provides IT and security organisations with selective remote wipe, whitelisted mobile apps and strengthened IT admin controls, enhancing the security of business-sensitive information, while complying with industry data security regulations. The Accellion enhanced remote wipe feature gives administrator...

TSA to introduce Randomisers at airport’s security checkpoints

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomisers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

3VR launches 5000-series of network and hybrid video recorders

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced recently the launch of the 5000-series of network and hybrid video recorders (NVRs/HVRs), the company’s most powerful and scalable recording solution to date. The new line of 3VR’s NVRs and HVRs easily scales from medium-sized installations with the 5000 model, to large-scale installs with 128 cameras using the horsepower of the 5500 model. Optimised for the bundled 3VRVisionPoint™ VMS video management software, this turnkey solut...

CyberLock adds CyberAudit SP-100 Server to its access control family

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...