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Lenel is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans As 16 teams from around the world converge for the 69th annual Little League World Series, Lenel, a leading provider in advanced security systems, is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans. Lenel is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Annual Participation Each year, Lenel contr...

Report analyzes market potential for smart home energy management devices as well as in-depth analysis across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia According to a recently published IHS report (Smart Home Energy Management Devices Report – 2015) analyzing the market for demand-response enabled smart home energy management devices, in-home displays and smart thermostats will lead the way in terms of installed base numbers but will generate less revenue than smart appliances &ndash...

The list will assist in avoiding common issues, like unsuitable hinges, that result in gaps around the frame Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, is providing those responsible for installing and maintaining fire door hardware with a new tool – a downloadable Fire Door Hardware Checklist. Allegion has created the easy-to-use checklist to promote higher standards of fire door inspection and maintenance. By following each simple step, trade professionals can be con...

Gallagher now incorporates LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of its access control product suite LifeSafety Power® and Gallagher have announced a partnership to integrate Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed powered cabinets into Gallagher’s leading access control solution. Gallagher - a global provider of integrated  access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, now incorporates a LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of the company&rsquo...

Brian Gimlett brings more than 16 years of corporate security experience Andrews International recently announced that Brian Gimlett has joined its New York office as the Senior Vice President for the Consulting, Investigations, and International Division. Gimlett brings to Andrews International (AI), an affiliate of U.S. Security Associates, more than 16 years of corporate security experience preceded by a distinguished 22 year career with the United States Secret Service. In...

Farpointe Data’s Stephen sheppard is a 30-year veteran of the security industry Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that, after approximately a six month absence, Stephen "Shep" Sheppard is back at the company to persuade worldwide integrators and access control manufacturers to partner with Farpointe Data and bring safe, secure access control to their own customers. Sheppard i...

The program is now managed by Vice President of Products, David Ella, a Symmetry product expert AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces its Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Program. Formerly known as the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program, the new name reflects how important this program is to AMAG and its technology partners to come together and deliver an integrated solution fo...

Mr. Leu brings a wealth of technical expertise and will be fundamental in assisting OSVH OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company has strengthened its executive management team by naming Douglas Leu as its new Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Leu brings a wealth of technical expertise and will be fundamental in assisting OSVH with the technical architecture of its current products and researc...

PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv uTrust reader platform and uTrust SmartID credentials Identiv, Inc. recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv’s uTrust TS Premises Readers and credentials. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America. These leading security systems integrators are responsibl...

ISCON SecureScan and FocusScan are built on a patented thermo-conductive IR platform ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, released two new videos highlighting the unique benefits and ease of use of the company’s FocusScan™ and SecureScan™ solutions through the ISCON website and YouTube. Full-Body Scanners SecureScan conducts whole-body security scans that allow users to image an individual to detect stolen...

The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services, announced recently that three member companies from across North America have joined the organization, bringing its membership to more than twenty. Expanding Services The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems, with headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, Columbia, S.C., and Toronto, respecti...

The goal for the 1st annual Mission 500 ballgame is to raise $100,000 to help American children at risk NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., announced its popular StarLink™ universal cellular alarm communicator brand, will co-sponsor the 1st Security Industry Softball Game benefiting U.S. children in need,  Sept 12 at noon, in Overpeck County Parks NJ. This new 1st annual Mission 500 Event, held in NJ, includes a long list of security sponsors, and is the latest Missi...

uTrust TS ScramblePad is a significant update to Identiv’s reader for high-security government and commercial entryways Identiv, Inc. recently announced that the uTrust TS ScramblePad Government Reader is now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List (APL). The General Services Administration (GSA) lab, which is part of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program, has evaluated and approved Identiv’s uT...

The certification courses are designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on learning experience 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced the schedules for new BICSI-recognized Video Certification and Access Control Certification training courses. 3xLOGIC Certification courses are designed to provide a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience. Courses are taught throughout the year at locations across the US, Canada an...

Replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Amit Singhi has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, who will remain Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization, with responsibility over financial manag...

The 100th U.S. patent protects unique aesthetic design of Spectra Logic’s BlackPearl Deep Storage Gateway Spectra Logic, the deep storage experts, announced recently that it has been awarded its 100th United States patent. This achievement marks a significant moment in the company’s more than 35 year history and reflects its continued commitment to technological innovation and development. Spectra Logic’s patent portfolio covers various aspects of hardw...

The luncheon will be held on 17th September at the Pine Island facility in Columbia, SC AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and the ASIS Central South Carolina Chapter will host the inaugural Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine Island facility located on 150 State Rd. in Columbia, SC. Speakers At The Luncheon This luncheon for peace officers wil...

Micropower SOLVEIL HD solar-powered surveillance platform is expected to complete ONVIF requirements in Q4 2015 MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced that it has joined ONVIF, an open forum within the physical security industry that seeks to further the development and use of a global open standard for IP-based devices. Fulfilling ONVIF Compliance Members of ONVIF h...

MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm helps make the transition from keyword to automated search MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm placed first in the Tattoo Recognition Technology - Challenge (Tatt-C) evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Trial Examination Each trial examined a critical aspect of performance for an automated tattoo recogniti...

NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance technologies to security-aware organizations NICE Systems has entered into an agreement to sell its Physical Security business unit to Battery Ventures, a technology investment firm, for a total consideration of up to $100 million, comprising of $85 million in cash and up to additional $15 million based on future performance. NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance te...

The combination of Guardsmark and Universal establishes the largest U.S.-owned security services company Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired Guardsmark. The companies together create the largest U.S.-owned security company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Guardsmark Background Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Guardsmark is one o...

Valdovinos will be responsible for overseeing and improving the commercial sales force Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has promoted Luis Valdovinos to commercial district sales manager for the Albuquerque area. Valdovinos, who joined Protection 1 five months ago as a commercial sales consultant, will report to General Manager Rob Thornburgh. “Luis was promoted to this position for a number...

Dr. Nicole Spaun, Principal Facial Biometric Expert for MorphoTrak, will lead the training in comparison MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will offer vendor-independent training* in face comparison, filling an acknowledged gap in the field of computer-aided face recognition and facial identification. Automated face recognition systems are common in both law enforcement and civil applications, yet facial matching software can only pres...

OSVH’s main focus is to continue delivering unique security monitoring solutions to the government OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company is continuing to expand its presence in the government sector by partnering with - Mark Chait, President of Sabre Security Solutions LLC. This partnership will allow OSVH to expand its sales efforts with the federal government. Sabre Security Sol...

Milani will direct sales and marketing for the North, Central and South America CBC AMERICAS Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems announces a key executive promotion in the wake of continued growth and success in the Imaging Technology Division. Victor Milani, former Vice President, Corporate Strategy, has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Milani joined CBC in early 2013 and has been instrumental in fostering the growth of IP techn...

Intensive hands-on training teaches D-Tools users how to harness the power of SI 2015 system integrator software D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, will hold a multi-day System Integrator Training in Austin, TX September 16–18, 2015. During the three-day comprehensive, hands-on training event instructor and D-Tools training partner Ryan Brown of Media Environment Design will walk attendees through the D-Tools project lifecycle, offeri...

The new catalog features 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September, 2014 U.S. Security Associates (USA) announces the release of the new USA Security Academy Course Catalog, featuring the addition of 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September 2014. As one of America’s largest security companies, with more than 160 local offices, U.S. Security Associates established USA Security Academy to deliver centralized, consisten...

Dunlap will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities in IP surveillance for the southeast coast of the U.S CBC AMERICAS Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. David Dunlap as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager, Imaging Technology Division. Mr. Dunlap is an industry veteran bringing more than 25 years of experience in the security industry, as well as other technology related segments. He h...

The new office, in St. Laurent, QC, will serve as home base for product support & technical support Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative and award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the Hikvision Canada Inc. branch office will open on August 4. The office, located near Montreal, represents the company’s strong commitment to the Canadian market and speaks to its rapid growth in Canada, North America, a...

The projects ranged from serving meals at rescue missions to blood, food and clothing drives Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has just completed its third annual “All for 1 Day” where its employees volunteered their time for local causes that will benefit the communities where they live and work. During this year’s event, team members from 70 branches across the country donated m...