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Johnson will make the announcement through live webcast on January 18 at 11 a.m EST Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global diversified company in the buildings and automotive industries, announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls First Quarter fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. EST How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors.  Note: A slide presentation will be available that...

Secura Key also manufactures multi-technology Wiegand cards, such as Wiegand + Contactless Secura Key, located in Chatsworth CA, has been and continues to be a reliable and trusted manufacturing resource for many types of Access Control cards. Now, Secura Key is the only resource for Wiegand Cards to the industry.  HID® Global Corp has recently notified its customers that it is obsoleting its Wiegand card and reader line as of January 31, 2013, except for some iCLASS...

NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regional Transportation D...

Hagood will report to Lamach as part of his executive leadership team and will be based in Davidson, N.C Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hagood as vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective today. Hagood joins Ingersoll Rand from Goodrich Corporation where he served as vice president and CIO since 2003. “Steve’s breadth...

IPSCDevNet is growing into a global development community CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces the extension of its global development partner community, IPSCDevNet. Following its initial launch in the summer of 2012 to a select number of partners, the IPSCDevNet program has facilitated the secure and independent creation of integrations for IPSecurityCenter™ applications. This open approach has now been ext...

The entries have been extended to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently extended its call for SECURE+ Award entries until Jan. 18 to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials regarding the value of their interactive security systems. Security systems with enhanced features are helping customers protect, connect and control their homes, families and businesses. In its inaugural yea...

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management software HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™ s...

AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.2 million order from an international defense agency for the service and maintenance of X-ray inspection systems.    “This order provides world-class service and support to keep our client’s inspection syste...

NICE Situator was chosen based on its successful deployments, advanced analytics and deep vertical market expertise NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regi...

The two-day course will feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveillance and access control services Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced its new series of certification classes, which offer advanced training on Next Level’s unified security management platform. The two-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveill...

The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems, announced recently that the CP500 ID card printer has been selected as the exclusive photo ID printer for Phase 1 of the NATO TACTIC Program. The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities and pigment ink for highly se...

The acquisition positions HID Global to serve emerging government and commercial markets HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired Codebench™, a leader in physical security identity management particularly for the government sector.  The acquisition brings together two award-winning, highly complementary offerings in validation software and solutions for government credentials, and will enable HID Global to...

3VR’s CrimeDex is an online network database of economic crime information 3VR, the leading video intelligence company, recently released an on-demand webinar with innovative fraud-fighting tips and best practices. The speakers included Mark Solomon, detective for the Greenwich Connecticut Police Department, and Jim “Gator” Hudson, VP of 3VR’s CrimeDex Services. In this previously recorded presentation, experts discussed how intelligent video surveillan...

Access Control as a Service could be the answer for suppliers looking to increase market penetration Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offers additional revenue and end-user penetration opportunities that traditional access control solutions do not, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). “ACaaS presents more of a plug and play type installation...

The busy university campuses required a flexible surveillance system The University of Deusto strengthens its video surveillance system by installing a complete LILIN solution.Founded in 1886, the University of Deusto located on  the Spanish coast has become one of the most prestigious University’s in Spain. Comprised of two campuses, Bilbao and San Sebastian, the University is currently home to nearly 10,000 students. The Bilbao campus covers an area of 350,000...

The 2012 PSIM World report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011 NICE System is ranked as the global leader in providing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software solutions, according to IMS Research (now part of IHS). The 2012 IMS Research Physical Security Information Management World Report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011. This is the second consecutive IMS Research PSIM r...

The acquisition of Nexsan brings to Imation a proven technology platform and a robust portfolio of storage systems Imation Corp., a global scalable storage and data security company, has reached an important milestone in its strategic transformation. Imation recently announced that it has acquired privately held Nexsan® Corporation, a Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based provider of disk-based storage systems. As the Company continues to execute its strategy, Imation is leveraging...

The awards program recognises how qualifying SECURE+ members  are making customers' lives safer The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently announced its call for SECURE+ Award entries. Entries were accepted until Dec. 14, 2012 and were open to SECURE+ member companies. The awards will demonstrate how security systems with enhanced features have helped customers protect, control and connect their homes, families and businesses. The awards program recognizes real-l...

Keith Bloodworth gives his predictions for 2013 2012 has been a great year for the global security industry. This is especially true for many PSIM vendors who have seen their busiest year to date. We catch up with Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, one of the world's leading PSIM developers to discuss some of the trends that helped shape the PSIM market this year and to get some forecasts for the direction it will head in 2013. It provided an opportunity to get some no non...

Dewaine is responsible for sales of all PESA product lines to territories outside the United States and Canada PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, recently announced that Dewaine McClellan joined the company on Nov. 5 as international sales manager. He is responsible for sales of all PESA product lines to territories outside the United States and Canada. McClellan has built his sales ca...

MRL offers 50 to 75 percent more energy efficiency and also removes the need to construct a machine room Sales of machine-room-less (MRL) elevators in the Americas exceed hydraulic elevators by over $160 million in 2012 with revenues of $1.4 billion, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.), titled The World Market for Elevators and Escalators. “MRL is just now surpassing hydraulic as the primary elevator mechanism in the Americas for...

4Front offers a complete product range around docking systems as well as a large variety of accessories ASSA ABLOY has acquired the US company 4Front, leader in docking systems. 4Front offers a complete product range around docking systems as well as a large variety of accessories. "4Front, with its leading brands, is yet another strategic entry to the important North American market in entrance automation. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group'...

The new facilities will house Dallmeier’s entire west coast staff, its warehousing operations and sales Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. announces the opening of its new Las Vegas facilities. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale Florida, Dallmeier has made a significant investment expanding its operations to Las Vegas. The new facilities will house Dallmeier’s entire west coast staff, its warehousing operations, sales, service, training and logistics. “We are very...

Milestone was awarded this year's ADP recognition in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, was named the Application Development Partner (ADP) of 2012 for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean by Axis Communications, the global leader in IP networked surveillance equipment. This award highlights the work that has been achieved in the partnership between Milestone and Axis in the region. Ax...

Heat, light, power, water and communications are crucial to each and every one of us CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Becatech Systems, a global leader in the provision of services and solutions for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), private estates and the Military and Peace Keeping Forces. With over 20 years of experience d...

HID also received the award for “Outstanding Access Control Brand” in the 2012 China Intelligent Building Brand competition HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that HID Global has been selected as China’s “Top 10 Access Control Brands for 2012” for the ninth consecutive year by A&S China, a leading security publication in the region.  The company also received the award for “Outstandi...

Dennis Raefield has a long and distinguished career in the access control and security industry Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS) a high technology supplier of security systems and software, recently announced the addition of Dennis Raefield as its Chief Operating Officer. Dennis Raefield has a long and distinguished career in the access control and security industry. Mr. Raefield was President of Honeywell Access Systems, a $100M+ division of Honeywell International, which manufa...

Diego Lozano has more than 10 years of experience in the CCTV industry XTS is proud to welcome Diego Lozano as the newest addition to its staff. Mr. Lozano will take over the duties as Sales Director for Mexico, Caribbean, Brazil and Southern Region. As an Industrial Engineer he brings to XTS more than 10 years of experience in CCTV industry, in addition during his more than 25 years of endeavors he has gained knowledge in finance, production, marketing and sales analytical. H...

Brian to cover Florida region, Jason will handle South Central U.S. region and Benjamin Kallas Central Plains region Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces the appointment Brian R. Beird, Jason Boyd and Benjamin Kallas as Regional Sales Managers. Brian R. Beird will cover the Florida region. He comes to Samsung from Johnson Controls, where he was security and fire branch accou...

IMS Research is forecasting C&V sales to grow by 5.3 percent to $561.7 million through year end In its latest study of the $2.6 billion market for explosives, weapons and contraband (EWC) detection equipment, IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., found recent political and economic events are causing extreme volatility in demand for cargo and vehicle (C&V) scanning equipment at the world’s ports and borders. IMS Research estimates C&V sales to North America al...