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The award recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to the SIA’s government relations efforts The Security Industry Association has honored Libby Elliott, director of government affairs (homeland security) for United Technologies, with the Statesman Award. The award, which recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to SIA’s government relations efforts, was given to Elliott for her work on issues such as improving school security and addressing the danger...

Moxa's PowerTrans PT-7728-PTP switches meets the demands of power substation automation systems Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, recently announced that it has joined Symmetricom, Inc.'s SyncWorld® Ecosystem Program following the successful interoperability testing and validation between Moxa's line of PowerTrans PT-7728-PTP switches and Symmetricom's SyncServer® SGC-1500 Smart Grid Clock. "By demonstrating IEEE 1588 solu...

HID Global will be responsible for the secure production, delivery and storage of up to two million Green Cards in 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security, has selected the company as the prime contractor for the USCIS Permanent Resident Card – commonly known as the “Green Card.” Chosen for its capabilities in d...

Samsung’s Executive Briefing Center is comprised of five vertical showcase areas to demonstrate integrated solutions Samsung Techwin America unveiled the company’s newly constructed Executive Briefing Center at its U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield Park, NJ. The new technology showcase and resource center features system solutions from Samsung Electronic’s Consumer and Enterprise Business Divisions to demonstrate the company’s unique ability to provide in...

Fontana will lead the execution of strategic relationships for Sony’s cloud-based IP surveillance solutions Sony Electronics’ Security Systems Division announced recently that it has hired Andre Fontana to serve as strategic cloud business development manager. In this role, Fontana will lead the formation and execution of strategic relationships within the security industry for Sony’s cloud-based IP surveillance solutions. He will also oversee marketing prog...

The SharpEye™ sensor operates in X-band frequency and is contained in the upmast antenna turning unit Kelvin Hughes (www.kelvinhughes.com), a global supplier of navigation and surveillance systems, can announce the success of its solid-state SharpEye™ radar at a Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) demonstration in Virginia, USA. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program's Capability Demonstrations allow participating indus...

Jim will be responsible for managing all Symmetry Video related products including third party video products AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, has expanded its product management department and hired Jim Murray as Senior Product Manager-Symmetry Video. Jim is responsible for managing all Symmetry Video related products and systems including third party video products.  He will work out of the Boston office and...

The aptiQ smart card works in concert with CBORD's IP-based door access control technology tailored for colleges Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that CBORD, leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions, is joining the aptiQ Alliance program. CBORD’s customers at colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, and a variety of other industries can easily incorporate aptiQ smart card and prospective near field communications (...

The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and HR Plus, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Mi...

AlliedBarton is sponsoring the "Winners Circle" at IACLEA 2013 to facilitate dialogue concerning campus safety AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will "pay it forward" at the 2013 International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) conference by donating trade show furniture and accessories to the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs. Backside Learning Center...

Advanced technology helps keep unwanted individuals off school property A new survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs and commissioned by Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, revealed some startling findings about opinions on school safety and security in North America. Survey Highlights: Communication is key - While school safety is a real and growing concern, many believe that parents are not made aware of the security m...

The PSA Security Network selected the winners at their PSA-TEC 2013 event Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that PSA Security Network selected the winners of their PSA Security Network Vendor Awards at the recently-concluded PSA-TEC 2013. At the conference, PSA members recognized Brivo Systems, LLC with their “Rising Star” award. “The Rising Star Award is presented to the vendor partner who has shown...

Honeywell’s dealer program provides support in sales techniques and marketing strategies for dealers Honeywell has added a leading, locally-owned, Vermont security provider to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive and prestigious security and dealer networks. Countryside Lock & Alarms, Inc. (“Countryside”), of Mount Holly, Vt., provides a wide range of security and life safety solutions to families and busin...

The new team assists Bosch’s field-based sales team with the support of dealers across US Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has created a new inside sales team to better service its customers with a more pro-active and focused approach. The team of 12 associates is dedicated to working closely with customers to help them create high-quality solutions using products from the company’s broad portfolio of systems for communications, video surveillance, access control, and...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

This integration provides numerous benefits for end-users AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that ipConfigure, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  ipConfigure has certified its Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM) v5.4 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines enterprise class IP video su...

The publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies from industry leaders The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights. The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end-user in mind, SIA Technology Insights is intended to help chief security officers, security directors and...

The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos® digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys ap...

As part of the partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS solution STANLEY Security (Stanley), a leading national security integrator, announces its strategic partnership with SenTech EAS Corporation, a leading supplier of EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems, tags, labels and accessories. As part of this partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS soluti...

Axis has evolved its ADP to increase intelligent software solutions for regional end-customers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced it has evolved its Application Development Partner (ADP) Program to increase intelligent software solutions for regional end-customers by enhancing local support and creating a more defined partner program. The ADP Program enhancement announcement comes in time for Axis’ Global ADP Conferen...

The report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2013 edition” is available now from IHS Milestone Systems and Genetec last year were evenly matched as the top suppliers of video management software (VMS) in a market worth more than half a billion dollars, according to a new report on video surveillance equipment from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. The global VMS market for CCTV and video surveillance was valued at more t...

The SIA’s summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers The Security Industry Association has wrapped up another successful Government Summit and Public Policy Dinner. This year’s Summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers, including: Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Penn., chairman of the Ho...

The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals and retail stores Bosch Security Systems Inc., announces its request-to-exit detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S. as the company celebrates the product family’s 20th anniversary. The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals, retail stores and in many other applications throughout the nation. The performan...

Mattes will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately Diebold, Incorporated recently announced its board of directors has named Andy W. Mattes as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Mattes was also named a board director, and will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately. In addition, Henry D.G. Wallace, Diebold executive chairman of the board, will assume the non-executive chairman role effective August 15....

SightLogix will host a webinar for integrators, A&Es and end users SightLogix, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, will host an educational webcast for integrators, A&Es and end users about implementing smart thermal technology to solve real-world security problems. Presented by SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich, Smart Thermal Cameras for Outdoor Security will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1:00 pm...

Avigilon designs and manufactures high-definition surveillance solutions that deliver the best evidence Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was ranked No. 1 on PROFIT Magazine’s 25th annual PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Published in the summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years. Avigilon...

The program sessions cover basic IP network design and implementation and IP camera optimization System integrators looking to learn more about IP video technical network design can sign up to attend a Samsung Techwin IP Institute (SIPI) training program this summer. Locations include Chino, CA; Pleasanton, CA; and Louisville, KY. The sessions will be conducted by Ray Coulombe, founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers.com™. “Training is a blue chip inve...

The special free seminar is to be held on June 18th at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it will be participating in "The Bulletproof Mind" Facility Safety Seminar in Indianapolis. Professionals and managers responsible for securing and protecting enterprises, schools, universities and hospitals can attend a special free seminar featuring the world’s leading expert on causes of violence, Lt. Col. Dav...

The SHRM Conference and Exposition will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL HR Plus, www.hrplus.com, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, will present "Share It Forward: Best Practices for Hiring Military" at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Exposition. The SHRM Conference will be held at the McCormick Place Convention C...