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Tyco has developed their cybersecurity expertise over years of providing critical solutions for the United States government Tyco Security Products is introducing its Cyber Protection Program, a multifaceted initiative that provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity protection for physical security through each phase of the product development life cycle. Tyco solutions for US government A trusted global leader, Tyco Security Products has developed its cybersecurity exper...

ZKAccess aims to bring its RFID, biometric fingerprint, facial and finger-vein readers to the Mid-Atlantic market ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' rep firm Marktek to service the Mid-Atlantic region. Marktek has over 30 years of experience in the Life Safety & Electronic Security Industry, and its President, Ted Leventhal, also serves as President of the Pennsylvania Regional Automa...

As ASIS International's education partner, ARC Training offers blended, distance learning ARC Training has announced that it is now offering four different ways in which students can prepare to achieve ASIS CPP® or PSP® accreditations. “As an ASIS International Education Partner, we appreciate that there are many security professionals who wish to acquire the ASIS CPP® or PSP® accreditations, but they need to do so within the context of their busy workin...

ONVIF specification by IEC pave the way for further international adoption of ONVIF as part of security projects ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that its newest access control specification has been adopted by the global standards group International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as its new standard for Electronic access control systems, positioning the ONVIF specification as the glob...

OSS will work with Arecont Vision sales team to drive revenue opportunities for professional megapixel cameras Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the addition of Osborn Sales Solutions as the new manufacturer’s representatives for the Pacific Northwest region. Osborn Sales Solutions will work with the Arecont Vision sales team to drive revenue opportunities for professional megapixel cameras with systems integr...

The Turnlock turnstile segment was filmed to show how the components of a turnstile are built and assembled Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that its Turnlock 100 full height turnstile will be a featured technology in an upcoming episode of “Machines: How They Work” on the Discovery Science Channel. Machines: How They Work Each 30-minute episode of “Machines: How They Work”...

Customers can expect to enroll Allegion Schlage AD-Series into their Genetec Synergis access control system in Security Center v5.5 Genetec Inc. “Genetec”, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions recently announced plans to support the Allegion Schlage® AD-Series of hardwired and wireless locks. Cost-Effective & Scalable Solution Through this integration, the Schlage AD 300 and 400 Series can be seamlessly integrated into Ge...

ADI will distribute and license the complete Dahua North America catalog including IP cameras and NVRs Dahua Technology, the leading provider of video surveillance products and services, recently announced it has partnered with ADI Global Distribution, the leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products. Dahua Security Products Expansion Into North America Dahua will initiate its worldwide expansion in the North America region where ADI will market,...

Genesis Agency will deliver extensive coverage of OnSSI within Canada’s security, IT and datacom industries OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed Genesis Agency Incorporated to join its growing manufacturer representative network. Led by experienced industry professionals “Working with Genesis Agency Incorporated expands our reach and sales potential across all of Canada,” said Ken LaM...

HID and SureID integration enables organizations to verify the identity of vendors, contractors to increase security HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and SureID, Inc., a leader in identity management programs and solutions, recently announced a technology alliance that combines HID Global’s breakthrough Seos® credential technology with SureID’s high-assurance identity management programs. These programs provide organizations th...

The combined solution consists of Hanwha Techwin’s cameras, SSM video management software and COLDSTORE storage Hanwha Techwin, (formerly Samsung Techwin), the globally renowned manufacturer of video surveillance is introducing a low power, high capacity storage solution in partnership with Veracity, the market leader in IP transmission and surveillance storage. The combined solution, encompassing the latest generation of high definition Hanwha Techwin’s camera...

Brent replaces Ellen O’Hara, who will move to the position of Chairman of the Board of Zetron and Board Member of EFJohnson Zetron, Inc. announces the appointment of Brent Dippie to the position of President and CEO as of April 1, 2016. He replaces Ellen O’Hara, who will move to the position of Chairman of the Board of Zetron and Board Member of EFJohnson. Brent has been the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Zetron for the past ten years and has...

Within video analytics, background modeling refers to ability to understand normal movement that may occur in a scene PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based geospatial video analytics company, recently announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - US Patent No 9,292,743 “Background Modeling for Fixed, Mobile, And Step-And-Stare Video Camera”. More Accurate Target Detection And Reduction In False Alarms Within the field of video analytics, &l...

VIVOTEK will demonstrate the Stratocast VSaaS at ISC West 2016 VIVOTEK announces its further strategic cooperation with Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions on its cloud-based video-surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) solution Stratocast. Compatible with VIVOTEK’s enterprise-level network cameras, Stratocast is designed to meet the security demands of small and midsized businesses (SMBs), which require a reliable video surveillan...

Galaxy Control will revisit key topics periodically based on input from dealers and technicians to provide helpful and up-to-date support in future Galaxy Control Systems is developing an online Video Learning Library, a collection of videos to provide its dealer partners with convenient access to information they need to provide their customers with the best experience with Galaxy’s integrated access control, video and security solutions when and where they need it most...

OTSA’s line of Ethernet-based products is an ideal complement to AFI’s fiber optic and network technology solutions American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) has formed a partnership with OT Systems of America (OTSA) to bring OTSA under AFI’s management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Ethernet-Based Products Complement AFI’s Fiber Optic & Network Technology Solutions “OTSA’s extensive line of high-quality Ether...

ISONAS announces its first integration with Open Options at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company has partnered with Open Options, a premiere access control software manufacturer, to offer customers choice in access control software solutions. ISONAS continues to expand their open platform access control hardware solution and will announce their first integration with Open Options at I...

Wave Representatives will work closely with the Arecont Vision regional sales team to drive sales activity Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has added Wave Representatives as the new manufacturer’s representatives for Southern California, Arizona, Hawaii, and parts of Southern Nevada. Wave Representatives will work closely with the Arecont Vision regional sales team to drive the continued growth of sales activity with syste...

The Diamond level provides built-in incentives for enriched training certification & specialized support Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is pleased to launch a new level of its Dealer Partner Program—Diamond—designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level dealer partners. Exclusive Access To Products, Business Assistance, And Priority Service The Hikvision Dealer Partner (HDP) Progr...

WavestoreUSA will showcase integration of BLACKBOX USA disaster resistant surveillance technology at ISC West 2016 WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces a technology partnership with BLACKBOX USA, which will be showcased during the 2016 ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The partnership will allow WavestoreUSA’s open-platform video management soft...

PSA integrators will offer EyeLock’s market leading iris biometrics products to their vast customer base EyeLock LLC, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative. Through this partnership, PSA integrators will offer EyeLock’s market leading iris biometrics products to their vast customer base. Proprietary Ir...

Embedding sustainability within any organization requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

Hikvision’s donation will provide classroom supplies for 500 students across seven states Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces their support of Citizen Schools, a national non-profit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Citizen Schools mobilizes teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning proje...

ZKAccess teamed up with Lenel, AMAG, RS2, and Schneider-Electric to provide advanced integrated biometric solutions Technology partnerships and product integration are quickly reshaping the scope of security solutions in the marketplace. ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is forging numerous integration offerings and proving how powerful meaningful technology partnerships can be. ZKAccess has teamed up with several industry leaders, includi...

The IOM product line brings iris reading technology to a functional and cost-effective level SRI Identity, a line of business of SRI International, has established a strong sales network in the Northeast U.S. region to expand the reach of its IOM identity verification and management products. The IOM product line brings the gold standard of biometric identification – iris reading technology – to a functional and cost-effective level for use in access control, workf...

The OEM agreement allows IPVideo Corporation to sell and support Milestone's XProtect software platform IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, announced recently that it has entered into an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) agreement with Milestone Systems, by which IPVideo Corporation will sell and support a rebranded version of Milestone's XProtect software platform. The IPVideo solution will parallel the...

He will be the regional manager for all sales and service activities in the field of Professional Mobile Radio Airbus Defense and Space welcomes Fred Gallart as new Head of Latin America at Secure Land Communications Based on a strong track record in Professional Mobile Radio, Airbus Defense and Space will develop existing and new business in the region  Refocusing Growth Strategy For Latin America In the course of refocusing its strategy and reinforcing its presence i...

The new Infrastructure Partners segment expands access to manufacturers of world-class security and IT products Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has expanded the popular Technology Partner Program to pre-test integration with complementary security and IT industry products under the new Infrastructure Partner category. Expanding Arecont Partners Segment Manufacturers of the industry’s top-tier VMS, NVR, and analytics pro...

PSA Vendor Program is designed to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced LifeSafety Power® has joined its Premier Vendor Program. The program is designed to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators. By meeting a number of qualification criteria, LifeSafety Power has joined the Premier Vendor Program, which offers additional opportuni...

LifeSafety Power is now an integral part of the commercial StarWatch security management system LifeSafety Power® Inc., the industry leader in smart power solutions and patented remote monitoring capabilities, has announced a new partnership with DAQ Electronics, LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-end security software and equipment. StarWatch With Integrated Power And Controller LifeSafety Power is now an integral part of the commercial StarWatch™ security manag...