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Mirasys accredits Bosch as a new Platinum Partner and joins Bosch's Integration Partner Program

Mirasys will provide Bosch with access to technical information like its product roadmaps, testing and demonstration licences Mirasys Ltd, a leading supplier of open platform Video Management Systems (VMS), has accredited Bosch as a new Platinum Partner. At the same time Mirasys has joined the Integration Partner Program (IPP) from Bosch. The Mirasys Partner Program aims to ensure comprehensive end-to-end solutions and standardised frameworks through timely, quality integrati...

Milestone hosts its annual Partner Open Platform event for the Middle East and Africa region in Abu Dhabi

There were 26 partner companies exhibiting in the Technology Showcase at the event including Arecont Vision, Bosch and Sony Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) event for the Middle East and Africa region in Abu Dhabi 30 April- 2 May, with 250 attending. At the gala dinner culmination, 17 companies were given awards for outstanding achievements over the past year.  &ldqu...

AMG integrates its PanoCam360 fisheye camera with Synectics' Synergy security management system

PanoCam360 can be recorded by Synectics’ Recording Management System AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, has entered a technology partnership with Synectics, and their PanoCam360 fisheye camera is now fully integrated into the Synergy security management system. Jonathan Squires, Technology Applications Manager from Synectics, says, “The PanoCam360 can be recorded by Synectics’ Recording...

Pyronix employees to participate in cycle ride to raise money for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

The 3 days cycle ride will start from Canterbury in the South of England, to Aachen in Western Germany Pyronix employees Gary Rogers, Andy Tuck, Laurence Kenny and Iain Hall, along with Tony Streams from Enterprise Security will be taking up the challenge to cycle from Canterbury in the South of England, to Aachen in Western Germany in just 3 days! The cycle ride, which marks the 21st anniversary of when Enterprise Security first started trading, is a 237 mile trip which will...

Cassidian awarded Safe City Test Bed project by Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs and SEDB

Safe City Test Bed includes development and live testing of innovative technologies and advanced analytics Cassidian, a worldwide leader in defence and security solutions, together with its local partner NCS, has been awarded the Safe City Test Bed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB). The test bed project, a research and development initiative, will be established and trialed in Singapore. It includes the development and live te...

SIA Government Summit 2013 to be held at the W Hotel in Washington, DC

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

The Security Institute reports success of its Diploma qualification for industry professionals

Successful students are awarded an Edexcel accredited BTEC Level 5 Professional Award in Security Management The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals, has reported phenomenal levels of interest in its pioneering Diploma in Security Management, proving that the image, perception and importance of the industry is at an all time high. A key part of its on-going commitment to raising professional standards, the Security Institute&r...

Cassidian presents unmanned aerial systems at DWT Unmanned Vehicles Forum

The product portfolio includes mission equipment for HALE systems and MALE systems such as HERON-1 system Cassidian will present unmanned aerial systems (UAS) of all sizes and for a diverse range of tasks at the DWT Unmanned Vehicles Forum, to be held at the Stadthalle Bonn/Bad Godesberg on 28 and 29 May 2013. "Already, the product offerings in the field of unmanned aerial systems can not only execute a broad spectrum of tasks in the military sector - civil use is conceivable...

ASIS International invites entries for 2013 ASIS Accolades-Security’s Best awards

ASIS 2013 Accolades recognizes security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions ASIS International, the leading organization for security professionals worldwide, invites ASIS 2013 exhibitors to enter the 2013 ASIS Accolades – Security’s Best, an awards competition that will recognize the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013)...

BSIA produces guide on lone worker protection for transport sector employers

BSIA's lone worker guide includes information on best practice, employers’ legal obligations and relevant British Standards Demand for lone worker protection services by the UK’s transport sector is set to increase this year as employees face continued risk from physical violence, armed robbery and verbal threats, research carried out by the newly-launched Lone Worker Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed. More than six million p...

Crocus Technology and TowerJazz announces licensing and joint promotion agreement

The agreement is for the use of Crocus’ Magnetic Logic Unit process technology by TowerJazz Crocus Technology, a leading provider of magnetically enhanced semiconductors, and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, recently announces a licensing and joint promotion agreement for the use of Crocus’ Magnetic Logic Unit(TM) (MLU) process technology by TowerJazz in its customers’ embedded System-On-Chip (SoC) applications. The license agreement with Towe...

SIA Government Summit to feature Congressman Michael McCaul as keynote speaker

The SIA Government Summit is a premier annual public policy conference in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. Congressman Michael T. McCaul R-TX) i...

BSIA launches its new Lone Worker Section at IFSEC International 2013

BSIA’s new Lone Worker Section was launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of The Suzy Lamplugh Trust The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launched its newest section of membership at IFSEC International (Wednesday 15th May 2013), in recognition of the growing market for Lone Worker protection products and services. Officially launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of personal safety charity, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the BSIA’s Lone Worker Section represents comp...

Mission 500 forms new advisory and executive board comprising a team of security industry leaders

In 2012, Mission 500 reached its original goal of 500 sponsored children around the world Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of Security Industry leaders. They include: Advisory Board: Don Erickson – CEO, Security Industry Association Herve Fages – Senior V...

Software House announces its latest version of its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is announcing a host of enhancements to its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform that simplify the management of personnel access. With features such as credential deactivation, custom clearances, and activating events based on activity, C•CURE 9000 v2.20 gives you the ultimate flexibility in solving common personnel access issues. Credential deactivation enables you to automatically address unused pers...

BSIA appoints Baroness Henig as Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change

Baroness Henig has over six years of expertise from the Security Industry Authority The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Baroness Ruth Henig as the Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change. Working alongside the BSIA’s leadership, the former SIA Chairman will support the Association’s active public affairs programme to represent the interests of the BSIA and its members in Parliament, and also a...

GET announces strategic partnership with Law Enforcement ID

The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its secure ID card printing technology Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with Law Enforcement ID, based in Orange, California. The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its cutting-edge secure ID card printing te...

Gallagher wins platinum award for its PIV solution at the Govsec Conference and Exhibition in Washington D.C.

The Gallagher PIV solution delivers a single management platform GovSec Conference and Exhibition, Washington D.C: Gallagher the global manufacturer of integrated physical access control and perimeter protection systems, announces that its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) solution has won the platinum award in the access control category of the prestigious Govies awards. The Govies honor outstanding security products for federal, state, tribal and local governments. This...

Software House introduces iSTAR Ultra reader network door controller

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, an 8 or 16 reader network door controller built on Linux for improved security and scalability. Ideal for enterprise and government applications, iSTAR Ultra supports extended card formats of up to 256 bits, providing flexibility when configuring custom card formats. These extended card formats are stored locally allowing the controller to make important access control decisions even when offline. With...

Software House introduces iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller, a cost-effective one-reader version of its popular iSTAR Edge controller. The iSTAR Single-Reader Controller is a natural extension of the current portfolio of 2- and 4-reader iSTAR Edge models. Suitable for space-saving placement above or near the door, the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller can be clustered with other iSTAR models, including the iSTAR eX and iSTAR Pro, to...

Traka displays its web-based solution for automated access management at IFSEC 2013

Traka also displayed the latest generation of Traka iPad locker and Traka Laptop Locker technology Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has launched Traka Web, a web-based administration suite that allows businesses to control key management systems from mobile devices. Complimenting Traka’s existing access management solutions, Traka Web will help improve security and protect assets across organisations with simple administration and the ability to...

3M receives three year contract for its Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System with DIAC

3M CABIS provides fast, accurate fingerprint and facial recognition matching The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has awarded 3M a three-year contract to provide software and services for DIAC’s new Biometric Identification System. The new System is designed to handle the acquisition, quality checking, matching and storage of biometric data. DIAC’s mandate is to 'build Australia’s future through the well-managed movement...

Software House announces C•CURE 9000 v2.20 security and event management platform

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is announcing a host of enhancements to its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform that simplify the management of personnel access. With features such as credential deactivation, custom clearances, and activating events based on activity, C•CURE 9000 v2.20 gives you the ultimate flexibility in solving common personnel access issues. Credential deactivation enables you to automatically address u...

CEM Systems release 6.7 version of AC2000 SE and AC2000 AE integrated access control and security management software

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the release of version 6.7 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) and AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) integrated access control and security management software. The latest release offers a host of new functionality and features that increase the performance and improve the functionality of the CEM AC2000 access control system.  “CEM AC2000 is a powerful access control system that is designed with the customer in mind....

American Dynamics introduces VideoEdge and victor portfolio of video management solutions

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is introducing new ways to manage and interact with VideoEdge video management systems: VideoEdge Hybrid and Desktop/Mini-Tower NVR with VideoEdge Client and victor Express Client.  Previously considered relevant mostly to large, enterprise customers, the VideoEdge NVR portfolio has undergone a transformation over the past two years, to include smaller, lower-cost recording platforms, with two new intuitive client solu...

Lenel to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to North and Latin American customers as part of new agreement

Traka has been a Lenel OAAP partner since 2009 and offers key management compatibility with OnGuard Traka USA, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, and Lenel Systems International Inc., a market leader in integrated access and video software solutions, announced an agreement to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to Lenel’s North America and Latin America customers through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VAR)....

Matrox Graphics to introduce Matrox Maevex 5100 series encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2013

The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks Matrox® Graphics Inc. will feature the new Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series video distribution over IP encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2013 in booth 4759. The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. "The single most-asked question we have encountere...

Matrix Systems appoints Holly Tsourides as Chief Executive Officer

Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and growth. “As our new CEO, Holly Tsourides is a significant addition to our executive leadership team,” said James Young...

Linear’s senior vice president to speak at upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference in Las Vegas

Duane Paulson will participate in the session "Competing for the Connected Home: What Channel Will Win?" Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announced recently that Duane Paulson, senior vice president of product and market development, will be participating as a speaker at the upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference, co-located at CTIA, May 20-May 23 in Las Vegas. Mr. Paulson will participate in the session "...

Middle Atlantic Products presents Warren Associates with Security Sales Representative of the Year Award

Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States Middle Atlantic Products presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas. Asked to comment, Middle Atlantic Regional Sales Director Whitt Adams said, “Warren Associates worked very hard on our ViewPoint furniture line last year and were rewarded with several large opportuniti...