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Quantum Secure releases SAFE airport physical identity and access management solution

Quantum Secure recently announced the release of its software suite - SAFE for Aviation version 4.5 - an airport physical identity and access management solution that streamlines the complete lifecycle of physical identities (from on-boarding to terminations) and automates related processes. SAFE for Aviation comes with pre-defined policies, workflows and procedures for issuing badge credentials, granting/revoking access to airport facilities while simplifying adherence to TSA and FAA regulation...

HID Global to showcase authentication and secure identity solutions at RSA Conference

HID will demonstrate its best-in-class suite of technologies, products, solutions and services 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 the data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The company will also unveil its new turnkey and ver...

Gamewell-FCI announces promotion of Robert Orozco to Regional Sales Manager

Robert supports the growing network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an...

Hytera showcases its DMR, Tetra and Professional Analogue series at IFSEC West Africa 2013

Hytera focuses on more continuous investment and applies more aggressive strategy to region From 5 to 6 March, 2013, the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) in West Africa will be held at Lagos EKO EXPO Centre, Nigeria. IFSEC West Africa is a world-class Commercial Security, Homeland Security, Fire and Safety Exhibition. As the only event of its kind in the West African region, supported by government and major Industry Associations, IFSEC West Af...

Security Network offers Wi-Fi monitoring for Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100 security system

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100, which was recently released in the US. The LYNX Touch 5100 is a self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipmen...

AlliedBarton Security recognized as only security officer services company on LearningElite list

AlliedBarton was recently recognised by Military Spouse magazine and GI Jobs magazine for hiring military personnel AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been recognised as the only security officer services company on the LearningElite list by Chief Learning Officer magazine for the third consecutive year. AlliedBarton celebrates its continued recognition for its many programs as t...

SAFE Security acquires Pinnacle Security’s security alarm monitoring subscribers

SAFE Security acquired 24,000 subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million RMR from Pinnacle Security SAFE Security® announced recently that it has acquired approximately 24,000 security alarm monitoring subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) from Utah-based Pinnacle Security. Over 90% of the vintage accounts created between 2008 and 2010 use Alarm.com communications services. “This is an exciting and important addition to...

Opengear announces Lighthouse Central Management System

Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced its new central management system (CMS) product offering.  Opengear Lighthouse allows network engineers and system administrators to centrally manage their Opengear infrastructure management and console server appliances, and attached IT networking gear in their data center or at remote sites. The Opengear Lighthouse product release includes new hardware offerings and updates...

Boeing and Elbit Systems sign Memorandum of Understanding for self-defense solutions

The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a range of Boeing military aircrafts Boeing and Elbit Systems Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that supports the growth of both companies through the joint pursuit of opportunities for self-defense solutions for Boeing military aircraft in international markets. The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a r...

Security Industry Association announces IAFF support for 2013 Ride for Education in Las Vegas

The ride will be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show on April 13th The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Motorcycle Group is supporting the 2013 Ride for Education in Las Vegas. The ride, to be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show and conference on Saturday, April 13, will raise money for the SIA First Responders Scholarship Fund, wh...

Moxa AWK-1127-PoE Wi-Fi client recognised at the 2013 Engineers’ Choice Awards

The Moxa AWK-1127-PoE provides key wireless benefits and  is suitable for tightly spaced applications Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, took home an Honorable Mention for its AWK-1127-PoE Wi-Fi Client in the 2013 Engineers' Choice Awards sponsored by Control Engineering magazine. Now in its 26th year, the Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Awards shines a light on 29 categories of control, instrumentation, and...

Observint Technologies to offer end-to-end system solutions for the security industry

Observint Technologies has developed a unique business model for the professional security industry to provide integrated, high-performance and high-value end-to-end system solutions. According to Brian Wood, President and CEO, Observint Technologies, “Earning and keeping our customer’s business in this competitive industry environment requires continued innovation in every aspect of our business.  It is more important than ever that our customer’s needs drive technology d...

Allied Barton’s Vice President of Operations elected as Chairman for NYC chapter of ASIS International

The New York Chapter of ASIS International is the largest in all of ASIS with approximately 1,600 members AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that George Anderson, Vice President of Operations, has been elected as Chairman for the New York City Chapter of ASIS International. Prior to joining AlliedBarton, Anderson was a 30 year veteran of the NYPD who earned the rank of Assistant Chie...

D-Link awarded three Electronic House Magazine’s 2013 Products of the Year awards

D-Link was recognised in streaming devices, wireless networking devices and surveillance cameras D-Link recently announced it received three Electronic House Magazine 2013 “Products of the Year” awards. Recognising new products and technologies that cater to the connected home, Electronic House acknowledged D-Link in three categories – MovieNite™ Plus (DSM-312) in streaming devices, the Gaming Router (DGL-5500) in wireless networking devices, and the Cl...

BSIA announces a partnership with Skills for Security in a landmark move

BSIA is considered a natural partner for SfS as it looks to develop its business over the coming years The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently announced a new partnership with Skills for Security, in a landmark move that brings the sector skills body firmly back within the remit of the industry. The move, approved by board members of both organisations, will see Skills for Security become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BSIA, reversing the Association&r...

G4S Secure Solutions expands residential services to gated community in Florida

G4S brings its proven safety and security programs to Boca Falls, a community with more than 700 homes G4S Secure Solutions has expanded its residential services to include another large upscale gated community in Boca Raton, Florida G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. has expanded its residential services to include another large upscale gated community in Boca Raton, Florida. G4S brings its proven safety and security programs to Boca Falls, a community with more than 700 homes...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies offers increased tools for school security

Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consultation capability As government entities, school districts and parents are searching for increased comprehensive security measures for their schools, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is providing its local Security and Safety Consultants (SSCs) with increased tools. For instance, many times the greatest impediment to protecting school children is funding. Therefore, Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consulta...

Avigilon appoints Chris Ross as Executive Vice President of global operations

Mr. Ross will be responsible for the implementation and management of enterprise business systems Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the appointment of Chris Ross to the role of executive vice president of global operations. In this role, he will support the ongoing operation of all departments and facilities worldwide. Mr. Ross will also be responsible for the implementation and management of enterprise bu...

Fluidmesh Networks named 2013 Exporter of the Year award winner by ThinkGlobal Inc

Fluidmesh provides solutions ranging from the simple point-to-point wireless link to large city-wide mesh network Fluidmesh Networks, a technology leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, has been named a 2013 Exporter of the Year award winner by ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce. ThinkGlobal, which also manages the USA Export Expo, selects...

Pivot3 announces new professional services package for video surveillance, VDI and other storage markets

Pivot3, Inc., a leading supplier of video surveillance and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Serverless Storage Appliances, announced recently that it has officially launched a new professional services package. The comprehensive professional services, which include training, installation and consulting support, will accelerate and optimize the deployment and management of Pivot3 highly available converged storage appliances for video surveillance, VDI and other storage markets.  Pivot3...

PCSC forms strategic partnership with Maxxess Systems

The partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible enterprise class access control offering by PCSC PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Maxxess Systems, Inc. headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. Maxxess is a leader in highly integrated access control systems. This partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible en...

Tyco Integrated Security announces launch of new series of TV commercials

The commercials provide an inside look into Tyco Integrated Security’s services including video monitoring Tyco Integrated Security, the industry’s leading security systems integrator, announced the launch of a new series of TV commercials featuring Steve Young, NFL Hall of Famer, ESPN Color Football Analyst and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback. The first two commercials debuted on NBC Sports during the “2012 Tyco Golf Skills Challenge” on Decembe...

Datacard Group’s Director of Marketing to speak at CIT Payments 2013 in Spain

CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings together industry experts from around the world Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, announced recently that Sebastien Tormos, director of marketing, m-commerce solutions for Datacard Group, will be presenting at the CIT Payments 2013 conference in Madrid, Spain on Feb. 19th, 2013. In its 16th year, CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings...

Next Level Security records impressive growth in sales for 2012

At the end of FY 2012, NLSS reported 123% increases in sales over FY 2011 and expects continued growth in 2013 Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified networked security solutions, recently announced that its 2012 sales surpassed those of the previous year. At the end of FY 2012, Next Level reported a 123 percent increase in sales over FY 2011 and the company expects to continue to experience significant sales growth in 2013 and beyond.   To mee...

Tavcom Training and Mercury Security to jointly orchestrate a conference for security professionals

The 18.12 conference is being supported by a number of expert speakers from the security industry Mercury Security, Northern Ireland’s largest independent security company, and Tavcom Training, the UK security industry’s leading training organisation, are jointly orchestrating a conference for security professionals at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club in Castlereagh, near Belfast, on 7 March, 2013. The 18.12 Conference is being supported by a number of expert spe...

Aimetis Corp announces 2012 Vision Awards recipients

Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2012 Vision Awards. The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that in...

ASIS International announces Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong as a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

Genetec to hold European launch of Stratocast at IFSEC 2013

Genetec will showcase the latest version of its unified security platform, Security Center, and the all-new Synergis Master Controller Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions recently announced it will hold its European launch for Stratocast, a new cloud-based video surveillance system at IFSEC 2013 (May 13-16, NEC Birmingham, UK).   In addition, Genetec will showcase the latest version...

ULIS extends product portfolio with its new Micro80P(TM) thermal imaging sensor

ULIS, a manufacturer of high quality infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security and surveillance, automotive and military applications, announces recently that Micro80P(TM), its first 80x80 small pixel pitch high-sensitivity thermal sensor array, is available for sampling.   Selected customers have started testing the first units of Micro80P, which is based on amorphous silicon (a-Si) a microbolometer technology industry proven for its reliability. Micro80P aims at improving...

ASIS International’s chairman identified as one of the ten most influential persons in the security and fire industry

Eduard J. Emde reached the 8th position in total 11 members of ASIS ASIS International, the world’s leading association for security professionals, has announced that Eduard J. Emde, CPP, chairman of the board of ASIS International has been identified as one of the ten most influential persons in the security and fire industry. The list, compiled by IFSEC, comprises the 40 most influential persons who were nominated by their peers in December 2012. Emde reached the 8th...