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The security team will utilize Axis thermal, fixed dome and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) network cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that the security team at this week’s 101th Grey Cup Festival in Regina, Saskatchewan will utilize a mix of Axis thermal, fixed dome and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) network cameras controlled by AXIS Camera Station video management software to help protect visitors and volunteers of the five-day f...

World Vision Kisongo Experience is housed inside a high-tech expandable semi-truck which transports visitors to Tanzania Schneider Electric recently announced it is hosting the World Vision Kisongo Experience tour at its Pelco facility in Clovis, California, November 19 and 20. World Vision, a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, has...

Aimetis’ increase in revenues of 169% percent from 2008 to 2012 resulted in a 432 ranking in Technology Fast 500 Aimetis announced recently that it has been named to Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. The company also announced it has been named to Deloitte Canada’s Technology Fast 50, an award that recognises technologi...

Johnson will oversee operations and business development and help guide the organization's growth AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the promotion of Carol Johnson to President and COO. In her new role, Johnson will continue to report to Bill Whitmore, AlliedBarton's Chairman and CEO. "This additional executive role within our organization will allow for an even greater focus on the implementation of...

STANLEY Security donated $1 to WWP for each visitor whose badge was scanned at the company’s booth STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013) in Chicago, IL in September As part of a broader initiative with the nonprofit organization by Stanley Black & Decker, STA...

Technology Showcase provides extensive information about Samsung’s core cameras and VMS technologies Following the successful launch of Technology Showcase campaign this week in New York, Samsung Techwin America has announced a full schedule detailing the dates and locations across North America where attendees may participate locally. Designed for end users, architects, engineers, industry analysts and system integrators, the Technology Showcase is a product-focused sem...

Waxenberg has experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics and network security To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions, as vice-president of sales and marketing. "Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a majo...

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organizations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organizations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organizational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

The integration pairs infnias’ eIDC32 door controllers and Savance’s EIOBoard infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control software and hardware, recently announced a strategic integration partnership with Savance, a leading provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. The integration pairs two cutting-edge technologies—infnias’ Ethernet-enabled, PoE-powered eIDC32 door controllers, and Savance’s powerful...

Video and video analytics has been the fastest growing portion of the perimeter security industry since 2010 Video surveillance cameras and analytics continue to be pushed out toward the perimeter at a high rate and are becoming an integral part of electronic perimeter security solutions. According to a recent report published by IHS, the global market for intelligent devices in perimeter security applications is forecast to top $200 million in 2013. Historically, sensors hav...

Core4 will play an instrumental role in further expanding OnSSI’s market share in these important territories OnSSI announced recently that Core4 Technologies of Bloomington, MN, will be representing sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. With 60 years of collective experience in the security and electrical markets, Core4 will play an instrumental role in further e...

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...

The Annual Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list is developed from an estimated 5,000 companies AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announced recently that it is named a 2014 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine. To help promote the release of the list, Jerold Ramos, Director of Strategic Recruiting and Military Liaison for AlliedBarton, is participating in the November 11, NASDAQ Clos...

Identive’s improved performance in Q3 is a positive backdrop to its transition Identive reported its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2013. Highlights of the Quarter Included: New management team begins simplification and focus of business 14% revenue growth year over year Achievement of $0.6 million adjusted EBITDA Gross proceeds from private placement of $7.1 million Strong demand for our cloud-based SaaS and NFC consumer product...

Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP network solutions Low-voltage distribution leader Alarmax, recognized as having one of the industry's broadest selections of security solutions, and Moxa recently announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Alarmax will distribute Moxa's hardened IP network video surveillance products and high-performance edge-to-core industrial Ethernet solutions. Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP...

Brivo's ACS OnSite Aparato is ideal for institutions that need security data stored in their own networks Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that as of October 30, 2013 its pre-cloud end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and certificate path validation software has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution by the General Services Administration (GSA). The approval means that B...

Robyn Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon all access control related sales in the Midwest U.S. Robyn Broadway has joined Secura Key as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Secura Key is a leading global supplier of Access Control security products. In her new position, Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon, all Access Control related sales in the Midwest U.S. According to Charlie Anthony, Secura Key’s Vice President of Sales...

Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the security industr  Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced that security industry veteran Geoffrey Bauer has joined the company as Program Manager for the North American Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Program. Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in t...

Mission 500's goal in Colombia is to sponsor 500 additional needy children through World Vision’s child sponsorship program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing its efforts on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, secured another 60 child sponsorships at its October 9 launch in Bogota, Colombia. The launch, which took place during an ALAS (Latin American Security Association) gala dinner, coincided with t...

The event drew more than 60 individuals representing 29 ONVIF member companies ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it conducted its 9th Developers’ Plugfest in late September, ONVIF’s second largest such event. The plugfest drew more than 60 individuals representing 29 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical security products. H...

STANLEY Security’s EL Series Electronic Lock is offered as either a standalone lock or wireless system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces it has received GreenCircle’s Recycle Content Certification for the EL Series Electronic Lock. GreenCircle Certified, LLC was established in 2009 to ensure accuracy in third-party certification after encountering many unsubstantiated claims in the marketplace....

Connex has added certification testing and documentation of Milestone Solution Partner integrations with the XProtect open platform Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is purchasing all outstanding shares of the surveillance training, certification and consulting company Connex International, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Milestone was already a majority stakeholder in Connex from an initial investment in July 2010. For y...

Arecont has contributed to the advancement of megapixel imaging for professional security applications In 2003, Arecont Vision was founded by two pioneers and innovators in the security industry. As the world leader in megapixel technology, Arecont Vision has contributed more to the advancement of megapixel imaging for professional security applications than any other company. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, please allow us to share with you some of what we’ve...

The program recognises commitments and rewards efforts made by partners to ensure their business growth Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced its new global partner program to its network of resellers and systems integrators. The Avigilon Partner Program recognizes commitments and rewards efforts made by partners to ensure their success and facilitate business growth. The new program offers Avigilon partners e...

The AMAG technology office comprises a fully-equipped and state-of-the-art Innovation Center and Training facility AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, intrusion management (IDS) and HD camera solutions provider hosted an open house on October 17 to celebrate its new office location in McLean, Virginia. Over 80 Mid-Atlantic area security consultants, systems integrators and end users attended the daylong event.   Located in the popular Tyson’s Corner...

Dan will develop and lead Lancope’s worldwide channel sales and marketing strategy and global partner program Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announces the appointment of Dan Sibille as Vice President of Channels. Sibille has over 20 years of experience driving channel sales and marketing for networking, security and video collaboration leaders including 3Com, Extreme Networks, Internet Security Systems, WatchGuard Technologies, L...

Crocus currently holds 154 patents and licenses its technologies to foundries and design houses around the world Crocus Technology S.A., a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announced the company has filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office for Inter Partes Review against US Patent 6,980,469 high speed low power magneti...

Identive will present the results on Thursday 7th November, 5pm Eastern time Identive will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. For those un...