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Viscount’s software-centric Freedom Access Control solution takes physical access control panels out of the equation Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced recently it has received a second U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s strong IP foundation. U.S. Patent 8854177 B2 outlines the system and method for storing user permissions for multiple disparate physical devices...

Certification will ensure that all HDCVI products with a certification label are compatible with each other The HDcctv Alliance is announcing a new global standard of HD analogue — HDCVI 2.0. HDCVI 2.0 is based on Dahua’s HDCVI technology. The standard aims to provide a stringent level of certification among manufacturers. Certification will ensure that all HDCVI products with certification label are completely compatible with each other. This gives users compl...

infinias is pleased to introduce Intelli-M Access software integration with Milestone XProtect ® video management software ( VMS ) solutions to deliver a unified access control and video monitoring environment. Using the XProtect ® Access Control Module (ACM), Intelli-M Access software adds access control management functionality to the Milestone XProtect ® Smart Client for a truly integrated solution. Included are dedicated functions such as lock, unlock, momentary unlock, control...

BriefCam Syndex is a next-generation product range based on Video Synopsis technology BriefCam®, the developer and provider of Video Synopsis® solutions for the rapid review, analysis and indexing of video, announced at the Israel HLS Exhibition (iHLS 2014) a new offering tailored to the needs of government investigative agencies: BriefCam Syndex GV, to be available in Q1 2015. “Two years ago, we won the iHLS Innovation Award 2012. Since that time, our product l...

AMAG Technology, part of G4S, adds another string to its bow as Operational Data Analytics joins their Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. This partnership sees Operational Data Analytics integrate its Solution Suite© with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software. “The Operational Data Analytics Solution Suite integrated with Symmetry access control system provides users with advanced reporting capabilities that streamlines data...

Mertens-Brennan is a major representative in the south-central US market Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Mertens-Brennan & Partners, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Texas and Louisiana. “We are pleased to welcome Mertens-Brennan to represent our brand in these lucrative markets,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of g...

The 6-day SANS training event will contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities Registration has opened for SANS Brussels 2015, which will host four essential information security training courses at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 January 2015. SANS’ 6-day training event held in the heart of Brussels will also contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities with SANS Instructors and industry lead...

The acquisition of Keyscan strengthens both companies’ product offerings Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Kaba Holding AG, based in Switzerland. The acquisition of Keyscan Inc., a recognised leader in networked access control solutions, will strengthen both companies’ product offerings throughout the Americas. “This acquisition confirms the strong brand presence and reputation that Keyscan has built over the past 25 years...

Avigilon delivered another record sales quarter in Q3, underpinned by particularly strong growth in the U.S. and EMEA Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Third Quarter 2014 financial highlights Record quarterly revenue, gross margin...

Siemens also provides a portfolio of video surveillance products Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement to distribute the Siemens Aliro range of Access Control products. Security Products from Siemens develops and delivers cutting-edge access control and intruder detection products and systems along with a complementary portfolio of video surveillance products and a range of interfaces to third...

COMPRION’s OTAbility constitutes a lab test environment for common OTA communication use cases The CARTES SESAMES Awards presented on Monday, November 3rd 2014, in Paris rewarded the industry’s best innovations. The award in the category “Manufacturing & Test” was given to COMPRION’s OTAbility test solution honoring the need for testing all involved elements of the OTA communication chain and its use cases beyond what is covered by conformance...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it has launched a new surveillance monitoring mobile app AiSecure. After installing ASUSTOR’s Surveillance Center on their NAS, ASUSTOR users will be able to install AiSecure free of charge on their mobile devices in order to remotely monitor their surveillance feeds. AiSecure’s push notifications help users to stay up to date on all the latest developments, allowing users to take immediat...

PipeIQ version 2.0 – the all-in-one software for system design, configuration, and monitoring – is now available on the System Sensor website. PipeIQ enables continual configuration and system monitoring from anywhere in the world, using FAAST’s onboard Ethernet connection. With PipeIQ, a designer can complete the pipe network layout, verify hole sizes and detection sensitivity, and obtain a Bill of Material and Layout Report. The PipeIQ software also includes a Pipe Wizard t...

Columbia County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses and 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software has awarded the School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools of Lake City, Florida. Columbia County Schools is the seventh education organisation to win a $20,000 security system in the year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kin...

INTERPOL World provides opportunities for solution providers to network with security professionals More than 70 percent of the exhibition space for INTERPOL World, a new international security event taking place from 14-16 April 2015 in Singapore, has been booked by key players in the security landscape. INTERPOL World Expo provides unprecedented opportunities for an expected 250 solution providers to network and interact with some 8,000 international police organisation...

NICE is also showcasing the new mobile and web capabilities of its NICE Situator solution NICE Systems is showcasing its Suspect Search solution in booth K47 at Expoprotection. The exhibition for risk protection and management is taking place November 4-6 at the Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1, in Paris. NICE Suspect Search recently received several global accolades. This includes the Security Trophy for “Innovative Tool and Application” of the Year, which it...

Nedap introduces the new AEOS Blue hardware line. This new generation of controllers builds on the successful AEOS Security Management Platform, the first software-based platform for security management. While other security manufacturers pursue growth through acquisitions, Nedap maintains its focus on ongoing investment in this platform. Now on the sixth generation of controller, with AEOS Blue Nedap once again unlocks a new realm of software-driven functionality. The AEOS Blue has the simplici...

Key Systems has certified its GFMS integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry V8 security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Key Systems, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Programme as a Certified Partner. Key Systems has certified its Global Facilities Management System (GFMS) Integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V...

Kenneth will be based as a member of the Executive Management Team and report directly to CEO Lars Thinggaard Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Kenneth Hune Petersen as the new Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. He will be based out of the global headquarters in Denmark and as a member of the Executive Management Team will report directly to CEO Lars Thinggaard. For the last 17 years Petersen has worked with SimCor...

Seagate's Kinetic Open Storage platform simplifies large-scale storage architectures Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently unveiled its revolutionary, new object-based storage drive— the Seagate® Kinetic HDD. Based on the Seagate Kinetic Open Storage platform, Kinetic HDD dramatically reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by combining an open source object storage protocol with Ethernet connectivity to eliminate multiple layers of lega...

VidSys entered the Middle East market in 2010 and recently opened a regional headquarters in Dubai VidSys, a leading global provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is participating in IFSEC Arabia, taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center this week. Phil Stockham, Director of Operations EMEA said, “VidSys is leading the way in terms of PSIM deployments in Saudi Arabia with references in Corporate, Governme...

The appointments come in the context of future regulation through mandatory business licensing SSAIB, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body, has recruited two new manned services assessors to join its team headed by Manned Services Scheme Manager Stephen Grieve. Their appointments come in the context of future regulation through mandatory business licensing – the most significant factor affe...

Lenel Systems International recently announced the integration of its industry-leading OnGuard security management platform with products made by three UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands, bringing enhanced capabilities and ease-of-use to customers. The OnGuard platform now integrates with Otis Elevator Company’s CompassPlus™ building destination management system, the Edwards® EST3 integration life safety systems and Interlogix® TruVision® video recorders. Lenel...

BDS will cover the entire Middle East region under the partnership  CriticalArc and Building Defence Systems (BDS) recently announced a business partnership that sees BDS become CriticalArc’s business development representative reseller. Under the partnership BDS will cover the entire Middle East region providing business development, pre-sales support, delivery and second line technical support for CriticalArc’s revolutionary distributed command and control s...

Ovum cites Verint as a clear leader for customer interaction analytics capabilities Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced it has been named a Market Leader by industry analyst firm Ovum in the Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting a Customer Interaction Analytics Vendor, 2014-15 report published September 15. Ovum cites Verint as a clear leader for customer interaction analytics capabilities, for which it achieved the top scores across all 10 technology assessment categories,...

This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that they are strengthening their relationship with Avaya to deliver superior performance and simplicity to IP video security and surveillance customers. This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability, providing customers with an easy-to-install, easy-to-...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announced recently that its new Symmetry V8 software has been expanded to address the specific needs of end users in the federal government market. While Symmetry V8 meets the needs of many vertical markets, the latest V8 software is specifically designed to meet FICAM testing lab requirements for 128-bit credentials, and has been submitted to the U.S. General Servi...

Pierre Racz wins EY's 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category Pierre Racz, president of Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, was named EY's 2014 Québec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 21st year of honouring the country’s...

Vanderbilt Industries and IDV Solutions, LLC recently announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of Vanderbilt’s SMS physical access control system (PACS) with IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center® enterprise risk visualisation (ERV) platform. Using a combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can visualise alarms for events like doors propped open, windows forced, or unauthorised entry attempts. Visual Comma...

Ingram Micro will handle distribution of Milestone products in the German-speaking countries of Europe Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announced recently a new distribution agreement with Ingram Micro to handle distribution of Milestone products in the German-speaking countries of Europe such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland, also referred to as the DACH region. Ingram Micro is the world’s largest wholesale technolo...