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The ZBV cargo and vehicle screening systems will be used for port and checkpoint security applications American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the company has won a follow-on order for three of its top-selling ZBV systems for a law enforcement agency in Latin America. The ZBV cargo and vehicle screening systems will be used for port and checkpoint security applicati...

Exacq products will now be available to Tri-Ed's customers throughout all of the U.S. and Canada Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with Exacq as a valued vendor supplier in the U.S. Exacq products are now available to Tri-Ed's customers throughout all of the U.S. and Canada. Exacq Technologies Inc., is a leading developer of open architecture, Video Management System (VMS) solutions for secu...

Building Technologies will serve the needs of MOBOTIX integrators and end users throughout the country MOBOTIX, the industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, announces an agreement with Building Technologies as an authorized MOBOTIX Distributor for Canada. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Building Technologies' value-added distribution approach will supply technical, training, business and consultation support to serve the needs of MOBOTIX inte...

The acquisition positions Linear as one of the top manufacturers in the residential security market Linear, LLC a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. has closed on its acquisition of 2GIG Technologies, which will become part of the security and control group within Linear. The acquisition of 2GIG was announced by Nortek in February 2013. With the acquisition, Linear's dealers and OEM partners gain access to 2GIG's Go!Control platform, the first widely adopted integrated security and a...

Senstar’s Intelli-Flex has met the UK’s CPNI grading while OmniTrax passed testing by the US Air Force  Senstar is pleased to share two major government approvals of their industry leading perimeter intrusion detection sensors; Senstar’s Intelli-Flex with the United Kingdom’s Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and OmniTrax with the United States Air Force. Senstar’s product Intelli-Flex, fence mounted perimeter intrusion...

The new Fluidmesh logo represents the product line through specific characteristics Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce a major rebranding initiative and the unveiling of its new logo. A young and dynamic company, Fluidmesh certainly wasn't in need of a facelift. But, as Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing, explains, “We d...

The latest technologies featured included MxAnalytics such as heat mapping and people counting The MOBOTIX East Coast National Partner Conference gave integration partners an advance look at new technologies to be announced this spring by the industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions. A strong mix of new and existing partners, and end users were among the attendees who previewed the MOBOTIX Mobile App as well as other highly anticipated new...

Systems Integrator Convergint Technologies is being honored with the 2013 Mission 500 CSR award Mission 500, a charitable organization engaging security professionals to sponsor needy children through the World Vision organization, announces the winners of its annual Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards. The award is designed to honor companies in the security industry who make important contributions to those in need. Systems Integrator Convergint Te...

IDV Solutions' new memebrs Bruce Gerbl and Philip Koken are veterans of the security industry IDV Solutions, maker of Visual Command Center and Visual Fusion software, recently announced the expansion of its sales and management teams with a series of new hires and promotions. Visual Command Center is physical security and risk visualization (PSRV) software that unites data from external sources, enterprise systems, and internal devices into a real-time, common operating pict...

The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and Academy of Critical Incident Analysis (ACIA) will host a free workplace violence prevention conference. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AlliedBarton's President...

SpotterRF and Sensei Solutions have developed a revolutionary perimeter security approach SpotterRF, in partnership with Sensei Solutions, a leading Electric Utility Solutions provider, recently announced joint surveillance technology test results that show a radical reduction in the number of false alarms, the bane of intrusion detection and the security industry. SpotterRF teamed with Sensei Solutions to develop this revolutionary perimeter security approach to solve the pro...

IdentiSys is North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, emergency response and access control security systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic – the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help orga...

David Williams will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan Vector Security, one of North America’s top electronic security companies, announces the addition of David Williams as Director of North American Sales, reporting to Michael Grady, Executive Vice President of Vector Security. David, most recently with Protection 1, will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan while concentrat...

Dougherty will become CEO on April 8, 2013 and the company’s directors plan to elect him to the board that day American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organizations worldwide, recently announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring. Dougherty will become CEO on A...

Patrick Timlin will be honored at NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm Patrick Timlin, Chief Executive Officer of MSA Security, has been selected by the ASIS New York City Chapter as the 2013 Person of the Year. Timlin will be honored at the NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm. Pat Timlin returned to MSA Security in 2012, after a two-year leave of absence taken after accepting an appointment from Police Commissioner...

Dr. Ullrich points to various techniques such as netflow analysis as useful skills that can help detect intrusion As network speeds increase with new technologies and demand, real time packet inspection is simply not sufficient to deal with cyber-attacks. According to Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research and a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, “Faster networks are making it harder for intrusion detection techniques to keep up with the threats. Instead or...

Michael will be responsible for Channel Vision accounts in the Northeast region Channel Vision, celebrating 20 years as a leading manufacturer of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home™, has announced the addition of Michael Bradish as their Northeast Account Executive. He will be responsible for accounts in the Northeast region, including: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont,...

Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017 The global market for wireless infrastructure gear used for video surveillance applications is set to more than double from 2011 to 2016, with a significant amount of growth driven by demand for low-cost systems in emerging economies like China and India. Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017, up nearly 160 percent from $274 million in 2011, according to a new report publish...

AlliedBarton hosted the event in collaboration with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Systems 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, hosted a free workplace violence prevention seminar. In partnership with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Systems, the seminar took place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013,...

NLSS Cloud Services was selected based on the positive impact it delivers to today’s security marketplace Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading security research and advisory guide, has named NLSS Cloud Services, a Silver winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today category. This prestigious awar...

Avigilon’s newest location houses employees in sales, business development and customer support Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the company opened its U.S. headquarters in Texas to better serve American partners and customers. Named “America’s Top State for Business 2012”, Avigilon’s new office will be located in Dallas, Texas. Ranked the fastest growing software compa...

OnSSI plans to increase development of innovative solution to drive its Ocularis video management software OnSSI has doubled the size of its New York R&D facility to further stimulate the continued development of innovative solutions to drive its industry leading Ocularis video management software and new technologies. The vastly expanded facility is headed by Darien Ford, according to Gadi Piran, President and CTO of OnSSI. “OnSSI has always been driven by a p...

The partnership offers new products and new value-added services to customers IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic, the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help organizations manage and measure their customer flow. The customer’s enti...

The NVT Customer Support ad portrays the high-level of support NVT commits to its customers Network Video Technologies (NVT) Inc. has received a prestigious US advertising award for their recent "Customer Support" themed advertising campaign. The Advertising Excellence Award, presented by SDM Magazine, recognises innovative advertising campaigns in the security marketplace. Devised and created by Graeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the award-winning NVT Customer Support ad portray...

Michael Chertoff is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, was honored to present Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group, www.chertoffgroup.com, as the keynote speaker during an executive event in New York City on March 4, 2013. "Michae...

AS&E received the order for the service of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal and ZBV systems American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.6 million order for the service and maintenance of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal® and ZBV® systems to support a U.S. government agency.  "Our trusted and reliable service t...

Gallagher's suite of security solutions are in use with national and local government in more than 100 countries Driven by innovation and human endeavor, contemporary history has been defined by a series of unprecedented achievements and landmark events. From the first footsteps on the moon and New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary’s record ascent of Everest, to the beginning of the Information Age and significant accomplishments in science and engineering, recent decades of...

IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...

AlliedBarton hired more than 4,500 veterans, reservists, national guardsmen and active duty service members in 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honored to join the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies committed to hiring at least 100,000 U.S. military veterans by 2020. Launched in March 2011 by eleven major employers, the coalition of private sector companies continues...

The new office provides a local base for its North Eastern team Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the opening of a new US office in Moonachie, NJ.  Located in close proximity to Manhattan and major airports, the new office features a state-of-the-art training center and showroom, and provides a local base for the company's North Eastern team. "The opening of...