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As Silver-level partners, the three companies will receive exposure through all available media and several events The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is honored to announce that ADI, Altronix and Security America Risk Retention Group have pledged their support as Silver-level Executive Strategic Partners for 2014. Available only to ESA associate members, the Executive Strategic Partnership program was established in 2008 to provide funding in order to support ESA progr...

Cross Match Technologies was honored by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, was honored by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office at the GREAT Business Innovation Awards 2014 gala held during BritWeek last week in Miami, Florida. Cross Match was recognized in the innovation category of Service Provision for previous succes...

IndigoVision’s six month interim report highlights the outcome of a two-year product and sales expansion strategy With revenue up 23% in the United States, Asia Pacific and EMEA, company revenue up by 14% to £18.4m, IndigoVision’s six month interim financial report highlights a return to good sales growth, the outcome of a two-year product and sales expansion strategy. “The positive progress in these results reflects the extensive changes made over...

Avigilon reported a revenue of $178.3 million in 2013, an increase of 78% from 2012 Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon" or the "Company"), a leader in high-definition ("HD") and megapixel surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2013. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. 2013 financial highlights Revenue was $178.3 million, an increase of 78% over 2012 revenue of $100.3 million...

The annual awards honor the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2013 Vision Awards. The annual awards honor the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 800 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that included...

BTI is the newest addition to WavestoreUSA's growing network of qualified partners WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, has signed BTI as an authorized distributor and reseller throughout Canada. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, BTI's value-added distribution approach will supply technical, training and consultation support to serve the needs of WavestoreUSA integrators, dealers and end users throu...

The acquisition further asserts Digital Watchdog's commitment to creating quality, easy to use solutions Digital Watchdog, a security and surveillance solutions leader, is proud to announce the acquisition of Innovative Security Designs, Inc. ("ISD") located in Irvine, California. This acquisition further asserts Digital Watchdog's commitment to innovation and creating quality, easy to use solutions. This transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks. Founded in 1987,...

The cooperation will enable Hikvision to accelerate promotion of its intelligent video analytics products and solutions Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a world-wide patent licensing agreement with video analytics provider, ObjectVideo, Inc. "Hikvision has a rich intelligent video analytics product line. This line plays an important role in both data mining and data service,” said Yangzhong...

Ingram Micro Mobility will engage and utilize its extensive network of Channel Partners Globo Plc, the international provider of enterprise mobility management and telecom software products and solutions, recently announced it has expanded its distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. Globo will now provide its complete portfolio of GO!Enterprise products to the significant market segment of Large Enterprises, and also offer solutions to Small-and Medium-sized Businesses (...

Identive intends to be at the heart of moving identities from analog to digital Internet business pioneer Gary Kremen has joined the Board of Directors of Identive Group, Inc. “Over the past 14 weeks we have substantially simplified the business to create a focused growth platform that leverages our core competencies in delivering unique and patented trust solutions for premises, information and the rapidly growing market of everyday items. The key here is identities mov...

AES will be bringing new tools, services and solutions to market this year AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of long-range private wireless communications equipment, recently marked its fortieth anniversary with heightened demand for its patented security technology and solutions. The Company also unveiled aggressive plans aimed at businesses and government agencies that are struggling with sunsetting cellular and telephone technologies. “When I founded AES in 1...

SecureUSA announces realignment to meet the growth of its barrier and bollard solutions in the perimeter defense industry SecureUSA®’s product line of environmentally friendly, LEED qualified, all electric barrier and bollard solutions has experienced growing acceptance within the perimeter defense industry. To meet this growth and market acceptance as well as to maintain SecureUSA®’s position in the industry as a leader in technological development and cus...

Louisiana is the latest state to approve the ESA's newest fire certification Louisiana is the latest state to approve the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) newest fire certification, Certified Fire Alarm Designer – Level III (CFAD), as an acceptable form of education to meet the requirements for fire alarm contractors in the state. Louisiana joins Iowa and Tennessee as the third state to approve the designation as an education requirement since it launche...

Mr. Green will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities in IP surveillance for the East coast of the US CBC (America) Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Alan Green as Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Imaging Technology Division. Mr. Green is an industry veteran bringing extensive channel management skills to CBC along with a strong background in the growing IP surveillance market segment...

Thomas A. Surran will be responsible for FLIR's global commercial and government operations FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced that William A. Sundermeier, President of the Company's Government Systems Division, has resigned to pursue other personal and business opportunities. Thomas A. Surran, most recently President of the Company's Commercial Systems Division, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, and will assume responsibility for FLIR's global commercial and gove...

FLIR introduced several new products and technologies in the fourth quarter of 2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. Revenue was $400.3 million, up 4% compared to fourth quarter 2012 revenue of $386.4 million. Operating income in the fourth quarter was $37.8 million, compared to $100.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, and was impacted by $31 million in pretax charges related to previously announced re...

Axis promotes its area sales managers to business area managers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced nine promotions in its North American team as a direct result of the recently unveiled U.S. Expansion Plan designed to bring the company closer to its partner network and mutual end-customers. Axis’ three National Sales Managers have been promoted to Business Area Managers and are responsible for the planning and execution of all ope...

OnSSI launches relationships with Tec-Rep and SEGI OnSSI announced recently that they have launched relationships with two new rep organizations to expand sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform across a wide swath of states in the continental U.S. “With the addition of these two strong players, OnSSI will expand our capabilities while building on our current customer base in those territories,” said Bohiorad Anderson, Na...

The panel of Datacard Group experts will discuss the identity and global landscape of the markets Datacard Group and Entrust Inc., leaders in securing identities and safeguarding transactions in both physical and digital environments will be presenting trends, technologies and best practices for secure documents and identity programs. This event is being hosted by the Vice President’s office in Nicaragua. This full-day seminar is being held today and will include attend...

DVTEL IP-based solutions bring substantial value and advanced capabilities to PSA integrators  DVTEL INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic cooperative representing security system integrators. PSA Security Network is an organization that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and aligns them with more tha...

Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech Seagate recently announced that Jamie Lerner will join the company as President, Cloud Systems and Solutions. Lerner most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cloud and Systems Management Technology Group at Cisco Systems. Lerner has spent nearly two decades in executive management positions in high-tech, primarily focused on enterprise level management...

Electronic Security Association ensures working smoke alarms on each floor and outside of every sleeping area Each year, more than 3.4 million children experience an unintentional injury in their homes. To help keep little ones safe, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) recommends these safety tips. Keep dangerous items out of reach The National Capital Poison Center reported that 52 percent of all poisoning victims in 2012 were under the age of 12. To ensure children...

Morpho biometric readers now interface with OnGuard access control system through BioManager by Identity One Morpho (Safran), through its U.S. company MorphoTrak, has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Morpho biometric access readers now interface with the OnGuard access control system through BioManager middleware by Identity One. Lenel, a market leader in access control security, is a part...

Mr. Raefield has over thirty-five years of experience in security industry Viscount Systems (VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has appointed Mr. Dennis Raefield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of February 17, 2014. Mr. Raefield has been a board member for Viscount since November of 2011. Mr. Raefield replaces Mr. Steve Pineau, who has resigned from the company effective immediately. "I want to...

Derek and Mark will further strengthen company’s sales initiatives and business strategies MOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, is building its resources throughout the United States and Canada by adding key personnel and expanding its array of video surveillance solutions. Project wins in the transportation, education and municipal environments and the release of new products, including a line of five-megapixel cam...

The DRS team maintained a consistently high performance rating in its supplier assessment system DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, was among 24 suppliers selected from more than 5,000 to win an award for excellence from the Northrop Grumman Corporation. DRS’s C4ISR business group was recognized for providing outstanding support on a challenging and sensitive program with high visibility from Northrop’s Information Systems sector. The DRS team maintai...

Ultimate Security will represent 3xLOGIC and its VIGIL video servers, VMS software modules, and IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled Business Intelligence (BI), announced recently the appointment of Ultimate Security Products as its newest manufacturer’s representative serving Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Founded in 2010, Ultimate Security Products’ mission is to p...

3xLOGIC has long been on the forefront of intelligent video analytics 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled business intelligence, announced recently that Dan Zoeller has joined the Company as Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division. This announcement reunites two of the leading masterminds in Business Intelligence (BI) software development. Charles “Charlie” Erickson joined the Company as EVP of Product...

Tufin will showcase important product updates to its Tufin Orchestration Suite Tufin Technologies, the market-leading provider of security policy orchestration solutions, recently announced that CTO, Reuven Harrison will present at the RSA Conference 2014 on how to better automate and accelerate network security changes to maintain business agility.  Taking place at the Tufin South Expo Booth #1821, the series of presentations entitled: ‘Are You Orchestrating Your N...

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...