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The U.S. patents validate Identiv’s NFC, mobile and security inventions Identiv, Inc. has been awarded four U.S. patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its NFC, mobile and security inventions. Identiv has a strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 75 patents, granted and pending. “Google and Apple are continuing to drive Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatibility within mobile handsets...

Each member of the SVC Marketing team brings many years of experience to the security industry OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has named SVC Marketing, Inc. as a new manufacturer’s representative. With a team of experienced security industry sales staff, SVC Marketing has become one of the premier firms in its region.   Increasing customer base “Adding a successful, well-established firm like SVC...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, as previously announced in October 2014. The purchase fits with Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans and the new operation will be headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, with Joseph Grillo as its Managing Director. European Market Position ‘The acquisition of Security Products from Siemens buil...

The new program is designed to help integrators capitalize on Razberi’s market leadership in IP-video industry Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — announced the launch of their new Channel Partner Program designed to help integrators capitalize on Razberi’s market leadership in the fast-growing IP-video industry. “Razberi has enjoyed exceptional grow...

Mr. Eklund has been an instrumental part of the ASIS organization and has dedicated 10 years of service OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc., specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company’s President, Mark Eklund has been named 2015 Chapter Member of the Year by the ASIS International Long Island Chapter. Mr. Eklund was honored at the 2015 Person of the Year Dinner held on May 20th and received the prestigious Insp. Matthew J. Simeo...

The ZKAccess course provides in-depth knowledge on how biometrics works ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to now offer a free 3-credit CEU-accredited course, Advanced Biometric Access Control. The class is designed to teach physical security integrators all they need to know to successfully migrate from traditional card access systems to biometrics. Understanding Biometric Solutions Many end users today, particularly iPhone & Galax...

Under this new partnership, Access Security customers will have the opportunity to utilize Immix software SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently it has partnered with Access Security Corporation, a full-service security integration firm, to provide the Immix® command center software platform to their current and future customers. Immix software for Access Customers Under this new partne...

Delta works with power utilities to provide vehicle attack defense from terrorists Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Delta vehicle access control systems are being implemented at dams, nuclear power plants and other power generation sites, distribution centers and sub-stations because they meet the stringent standards recently set under the National Infr...

Samsung Techwin presented the award at its Sales Meeting and Milestone Systems in early March TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased and proud to announce it has been honored with two Distributor of the Year Awards.  At it’s recent Sales Meeting, Samsung Techwin presented this prestigious recognition to TRI-ED. And, Milestone Systems also honored TRI-ED with its Distributor of the Year distinction in early March. Back-To-Back Awards "TRI-ED  is committed to b...

Hikvision volunteers provided hands-on classroom opportunities for middle school students at Chase Elementary Hikvision USA, North America’s leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, has teamed up with Citizen Schools, a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Hikvision volunteers provided hands-on classroom opportunities for middle...

 Identiv received a notification from Nasdaq due to delay in filing form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2015 Identiv, Inc. recently announced that the company received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") informing the company that since it had not filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2015, the company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The Nasdaq notification letter does not result in the immediate delistin...

Unified Command takes advantage of mobile and wireless capabilities for location coordination Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is a core technology in the mobile event incident command unit developed by Unified Command as a temporary security operation center (SOC) that moves from one event location to another. “Milestone VMS technology helps us unify all the facets of complex events into one centralized command. That coordination enabl...

Hébert is the Chariman-elect of the Security Industry Association Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global, has quietly left the company. There has been no official announcement, and the company has yet to report the change, but Hébert’s LinkedIn account confirms the news. The company’s website also now lists Ulf Södergren, CTO of parent company ASSA ABLOY, as HID’s interim CEO.  Hébert, who is chairman-elect of the...

3D-ID LLC has a suite of 3D facial recognition products developed for government & law enforcement NXT-ID, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, a company engaged in biometric identification is an official contractor under Team Battelle for the biometrics technology portion of the recently awarded TIES (Technical Information Engineering Services) Unrestricted Suite Contract from the Department of the Army. Biometric Identification 3D-ID LLC has a s...

Idesco partners with Viakoo to help customers eliminate missing video & keep an eye on their facility at all times Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced it has partnered with Viakoo, an award-winning video surveillance network management company, to offer its customers reliable video monitoring that eliminates missing video and reduces video downtime. The Viakoo video management system provides the unique ability to automati...

The newly created company enables Apollo to generate $500 million annual revenue Protection 1, a leading full-service business and home security company in the United States, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). By partnering with Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, Protection...

For entrances within residential complexes, Hofstra uses Boon Edam’s transparent, Turnlock 200EL Boon Edam Inc. recently announced that Hofstra University, in New York, continues to roll out installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members and over 7000 f...

The program brings real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators PSA Security Network® recently unveiled a new platform for its National Deployment Program, bringing real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators. The National Deployment Program provides PSA integrators the opportunity to substantially build and grow their businesses using a robust database that features comprehensive searching and mapping c...

ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the access control - readers/keypads category ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, has been honored with the ESX Innovation Award. The ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the Access Control: Readers/Keypads category. The ESX Innovation Awards honor industry products and services for their innovative technology, design or application. Winners were selected by a panel of judges who evaluated the products and services entered for their...

The new shareholders are highly reputable, growth-oriented PE firms DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced that it completed a $9-million capital infusion investment by the end of the first quarter of 2015.  DVTEL will use the net proceeds from the transaction to fund its corporate growth plans, including significant R&D efforts such as the continued evolution of its global enterprise-class Latitude Network Video Management Systems (NVMS),...

Mr. Grado has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America region AMAG Technology, the market leading access control and video management company, is pleased to announce that Ramon Grado, Vice President of International Sales has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America (LATAM) region.  In this new role, Ramon is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities across thi...

Mr. DeFina will work to further Hikvision USA's key relationships in North America Hikvision, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce Frank DeFina as the new senior director, strategic sales, for Hikvision USA Inc. With over twenty years of experience in the security and technology industries, Mr. DeFina will work to further Hikvision USA's key relationships with customers and partner...

This offer allows applications to benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony The ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer from Security Buying Group! Swap any existing VMS system for Aimetis Symphony™ and pay no license fees. Opportunities For Installers The Security Buying Group is pleased to announce its exclusive ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer. It gives installers the opportunity to replace any existing VMS-based, CCTV system with a current Ai...

ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the selection of JFC Solutions, a top manufacturer’s representative firm to represent them in Canada.  ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board to increase its penetration into the Canadian market. For over 18 years, JFC Solutions has represented high profile manufacturers suc...

The bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept. 30, the bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism to ensure compliance with fair trade practices required of Sub-Saharan countries...

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia And Private Company Collaboration The Subco...

Total revenues were $14.9 million, a decrease of 11% from $16.9 million due to a decrease in identity sales Identiv, Inc., recently announced financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015. For the first quarter, total revenues were $14.9 million, GAAP gross profit margin was 41% and adjusted EBITDA was $(1.9) million. Future Plans “During the first quarter, we continued to tune and focus our business operations, which resulted in strong sales in our premises and...

Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi will continue to lead the engineering team Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that Danny Kam has resigned as its Executive Vice President of Engineering to pursue personal endeavours. Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, will continue to lead the enginee...

The new vice president of threat intelligence, Reid will oversee Lancope’s StealthWatch labs research team Lancope Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, recently announced that security research expert Gavin Reid has joined the company as vice president of threat intelligence. Reid brings more than two decades of intense security research expertise to his new role, including previous experience securing the networks of Fidelity Investments, Cisc...

Identiv will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 after close of market. Identiv will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results at 2:00 PM PT (...