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The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s strategy to expand business opportunities in the North American education market Panasonic Corporation of North America recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc., a leading developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Founded in 2002, Video Insi...

RITE Touch RT1050D digital door lock won the award in the hardware category USGlass magazine, the magazine of record for architectural glass industry leaders, announced that Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has won a 2014 Readers Choice Award. The winning products were selected through a survey of USGlass readers, who voted for their favorites in a variety of categories. The RITE Touch RT1050D was selected in the hardware category. The RITE Touch RT1050D is a digital...

Mr. Heath will lead Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, logistics and operational excellence Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Collis Heath to the role of senior vice president of global operations. Mr. Heath will lead and manage all aspects of Avigilon’s operations functions, including quality control, supply chain, l...

Reece will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorized dealers Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Reece Tarwater as the Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Texas Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorized dealers throughout the state, helping them grow their businesses. “Reece is Texas-born, and brings a strong knowledge of the specific needs o...

Video Insight to donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States Due to the incredible success of its 2014 School Security In-Kind Grant program, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – has increased the program fourfold for 2015 and will donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States.  “We started this grant program last year in an effort t...

CCV used Identiv Labs to design, develop, and produce a family of network-connected frontend contactless readers Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that CCV Deutschland, a German provider of electronic payment products and electronic payment processing, has partnered with Identiv Labs to develop a complete solution for unattended contactless payments. Th...

Other elements of the deal include enhanced hospitality and signage in and around STAPLES Center AEG, owner and operator of many of the nation’s most iconic venues, announced recently the renewal and expansion of the partnership with Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), which will serve as the Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Under the new deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, TycoIS will experience an expanded presence at STAPLES Center, L.A...

KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales experts to drive new opportunity Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology, recently announced the addition of two new manufacturer’s representative firms – Ken Massrey Associates and TMG Sales Agents. Based in Irvine, Calif., and founded in 1989, Ken Massrey Associates (KMA) has a high-level of expertise in the security industry. KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales expe...

Jim has over 20 years of sales, product management, and business development experience in the security industry AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless alarm communication networks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Lynch as the Company's new Regional Sales Manager based in Massachusetts supporting customers in the Northeast US/Canada area. Jim joins AES with more than 20 years of sales, product management, and business development experienc...

Miller joined WavestoreUSA in August 2014 as Sales Manager, Eastern USA, and established sales channels in his territory WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces the promotion of Randy Miller to National Sales Manager. WavestoreUSA is also pleased to announce the addition of Legacy Marketing as the newest manufacturer’s representative company supporting the WavestoreUSA product line throughout the Mich...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organizations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organizations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

Farpointe Data distributes its Data products and options to manufacturers in New England Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that Thomas E. Piston, Jr. will help security system manufacturers and integrators from the New England and Mid-Atlantic states provide their customers with Farpointe Data products and options that will better meet their customers' needs for card-based access control an...

iluminar’s training course will include content on how to maximize night-time CCTV surveillance effectiveness iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, is now offering private ‘one-to-one’ training on the specification and installation of LED lighting products. Offering the largest selection of low voltage LED lighting products in the industry, iluminar has established a reputation for supplying high-pe...

100% of Protection 1’s central station operators in Irving have passed the CSAA Central Station On-Line Operator Training Courses Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has been awarded the Central Station Alarm Association’s (CSAA) elite CSAA Five Diamond Certification for its Irving, TX, call center. In order to qualify for this certification, 100% of Protection 1’s central stati...

In this new role, Jennifer will create, implement and manage new distribution programs and channel development Vicon Industries, Inc.(“Vicon”), a leading manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, is pleased to announce that as part of our new strategic direction towards establishing a two-tier sales distribution model, Jennifer Hones has joined Vicon as National Distribution Program Manager. Jennifer brings successful project and partnership program experience...

The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help meet the requirements of NERC SightLogix has published a whitepaper which clarifies the new mandatory physical security requirements in the NERC CIP-014 reliability standard, developed by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) for protecting the nation’s electric grid. The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help owners/operators meet the requirements of NERC wh...

Paja joined Honeywell in 2003 and most recently served as vice president and general manager for Honeywell in India Honeywell recently announced the appointment of David Paja, 45, as president of Honeywell Security Group, effective January 19. Paja succeeds Ron Rothman, who is retiring from Honeywell to spend more time with family. In his new role, Paja will lead Honeywell’s nearly $3-billion global security business, which includes a broad portfolio of leading security...

The one hour self-paced training module will be presented online ASIS International (ASIS) and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will present details of a new training focused on what private security professionals need to know about child victimisation. The presentation will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. ASIS is the leading organization for security management professi...

Foxstream has decided to widen its range of products & increase its activity Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015. In order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream has purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014. To increase its activity on the US market With its innovative technology, Foxstream has decided to widen its range of product...

Mission 500, the security industry-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in crisis, has launched the Mission 500 #ShowOrange initiative aimed specifically at providing aid to children in need here in the U.S. To join in, participants wear or pose with something orange – an article of clothing, accessory, etc. – on any Friday. Then they simply take a selfie and submit it to info@mission500.org to be posted on Mission 500’s #ShowOrange gallery o...

Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dennis Fong to the position of vice president of investor relations, effective immediately. Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with the in...

The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ software, video, lock, card, and reader integrations Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has upgraded the company website in a complete redesign which is now available at www.ooaccesscontrol.com. The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ award-winning, open-architecture DNA Fusion access control software; Mercury Security true open hardware platform p...

Sentry360 appoints Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced recently the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development. Thomas Carnevale, Founder and CEO of Sentry360 explains, “2014 was a year of reinvestment in our company to achieve our future goals; 2015 is the year we take the stage making...

The collaboration brings together SVN with eFusion to deliver an integrated platform for managing access points SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.-based, global corporation recognized for its award-winning security software, recently announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deli...

Mahfouz will help shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee representatives Tyco Security Products announced recently that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers. The Smart Card Al...

By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion The global market for video surveillance equipment was worth an estimated $15.0 billion by the end of 2014, up from $13.5 billion in 2013. By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion, as shown in the attached figure, equivalent to a five-year compound annual growth rate of 12 percent. “The year 2014 has been one of the most interesting—and disruptive—in recent memory for both...

ISONAS were honored for keeping the community safe with cost effective access control solutions at the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Leading Colorado-based access control manufacturer selected for City of Bridgeport installation and helps keep the community safe with cost effective access control solutions. We at ISONAS, Inc., a leading “Pure IP” access control system manufacturer that has revolutionised the security industry, has been awarded the 2014 Secur...

The new patent marks a significant advance in how access control systems can provide value during an emergency Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, has been awarded its third U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s already strong intellectual property foundation. U.S. Patent 8907763 B2 outlines the system and method for mustering individuals during an emergency using mobile devices. Mu...

The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket payments Many cities globally continue to become more congested, driving increased investment into off-street parking facilities. In recent years, automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and software have started to be used as part of the overall solution which also includes barriers, payment machines, and loop detectors. The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket pay...

AlliedBarton was selected based on criteria that included having a formal leadership process in place AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2015 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category for the second consecutive year. "A successful leadership program is an essential part of operational excellence," said Bill Whitmore, Chairman and CEO, AlliedBa...