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Aperio is a global, wireless platform that connects additional openings to an existing electronic access control system ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is a proud recipient of the 2013 BOM Top Products Award for its Aperio™ wireless lock technology. Award winners were 100% reader selected, by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey. Aperio was chosen from amongst 560 other products that were contestants in the surv...

Moxa provides Northrop Grumman with industrial communication and computing hardware Moxa Americas Inc., a prominent manufacturer of highly reliable industrial communication equipment, has been presented with the 2012 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman Information Systems. The highly coveted award is issued by Northrop Grumman every year to recognize a select number of suppliers according to Northrop's standards of technical performance, mission assurance, financia...

The latest vendor partners to achieve Premier Partner status include: Talk-A-Phone and Security Lock Distributors Recently PSA Security Network® announced the newest Premier Vendor Partners (PVP) in the program. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defined process for evaluating vendor partners. By meeting specific and measurable objecti...

HD surveillance footage of Santa Claus was captured during a routine field-testing experience Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, confirmed recently that it has indisputable video evidence of Santa Claus’ existence. The high-definition (HD) surveillance footage, captured by Avigilon during a routine field-testing exercise, shows Santa Claus on the roof of a building in Vancouver, BC. “This is a sig...

The certification of the Pivot3 vSTAC Watch appliance offers Genetec customers additional storage choices Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has further expanded its list of qualified storage solutions for its unified security platform, Security Center, with the certification of Pivot3 vSTAC Watch storage and compute appliances.  Genetec's recently lau...

Mahler has served ADS for over twenty years and has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus After twenty-two years with ADS Security (ADS), Mel Mahler recently announced his retirement and has stepped down as Chairman and CEO. Mahler has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus. John Cerasuolo, President and COO of the company since 2008, will assume the role of CEO. Cerasuolo will continue to serve as President. Bill Hunt, President of Elmhurst Corporation, the majority partner o...

Crocus has placed its first orders with SMIC to supply 200mm CMOS wafers Crocus Technology, a leading provider of magnetically enhanced semiconductors and China's largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry SMIC, recently announced a new strategic manufacturing agreement. SMIC will supply CMOS wafers to produce Magnetic Logic Unit(TM) (MLU) devices at 90 nanometer, 65 nanometer and 45 nanometer nodes, with a path to process the entire flow. The wafers will be used to manu...

IQinVision appoints new Western Regional Sales Director  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, today announced the appointment of MatJenkins to the position of Western Regional Sales Director for North America.  Most recently, Mr. Jenkins worked as a Western North America Sales Manager at one of the top North American megapixel camera manufacturers. He has also been involved in sales and solutions development for commercial accou...

Kazim’s experience spans various start-up organizations and global enterprises MicroPower Technologies, Inc., the award-winning provider of wireless surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced the appointment of Alex Kazim to its advisory board effective immediately. Kazim, currently Senior Vice President, hp.com, will lend his extensive business and leadership expertise with high-growth companies to the MicroPower management...

The IN100 lock with ASSA ABLOY Aperio™ wireless technology is a part of the Aperio family of wireless locks SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is pleased to announce that the IN100 lock with ASSA ABLOY Aperio™ wireless technology has received a 2012 Product Innovation Award (PIA) from Architectural Products magazine. The PIA honors innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products that run the gamut from cladding systems to interior finish...

Bill will continue as VingCard Elsafe’s Vice President and General Manager until the end of the year VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security, announces the promotion of William J. (Bill) Oliver to the position of President-North America, effective January 1, 2013. Bill will continue as VingCard Elsafe’s Vice President and General Manager for the North America region until the end of the year, and he will remain based out of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality...

IMS Research estimates revenue from service of EWC detection equipment will grow to $768.9 million in 2012 In the $2.6 billion market for Explosives, Weapons, and Contraband (EWC) detection equipment, technological innovations and controversies surrounding airport body scanners continue to grab headlines. But according to a new report by IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS), developments in the service side of the EWC business should receive closer attention. In its...

The security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recordable or lost-time injuries at the site U.S. Security Associates reports a safety milestone that showcases the potential for clients with dangerous operations to create safer workplaces in partnership with contract security services companies. At the Texas site of one of America's largest oil refineries, the U.S. Security Associates security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recorda...

C58-DMA was initially designed for court recording systems, and security and surveillance facilities PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, recently announced its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system was recognized with a Government Video SALUTE Award last week at the Government Video Expo in Washington, DC. Chosen by the editorial staff of Government Video magazine, the SALUTE...

Moore will leverage his expertise to support installation and service of the company’s First Responder platform FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed for proactive security, recently announced that it expanded its sales team with the addition of Eric Moore as an Independent Sales Representative. Moore brings more than 20 years of technical and sales experience to the company. Moore, who reports directly to FutureSentry President and CEO Rol...

Chamberlin will bring her sales expertise in the security market and knowledge of B2B technologies to the organization MicroPower Technologies Inc., the award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced Ann Chamberlin as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Chamberlin will bring her sales expertise in the security market and keen knowledge of B2B technologies to the MicroPower organization.  Ch...

The goal of the campaign is to inspire security professionals and/or their employers to sponsor at least one child Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is continuing its integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2013. Mission 500’s media partners have again joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placem...

DVTEL enables users to leverage their security technologies for uses beyond traditional security functions DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced its initiative to provide open systems solutions through its compliance with various ONVIF specifications and through close collaboration with other manufacturers. This initiative highlights DVTEL's commitment to open systems, enabling the development of best-in-class surveillance systems using technolog...

The presentation highlighted Canadian provinces use of prepaid and instantly issued cards for social benefits program Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, announced that Mike Vaselenak, director, instant issuance in Canada for Datacard Group will be speaking at the Canadian Institute’s National Prepaid Forum in Toronto, Canada. The session was held at the Marriott Bloor in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada on Friday afternoon, Decem...

The U.S. patent encompasses elements fundamental to the company’s SAFE software suite Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announces approval of a U.S. patent covering core elements of the company's SAFE enterprise software suite. The U.S. Patent (Patent Number: US 8,234,704 B2), which covers “Physical Access Control and Security M...

Mr. Gill has been credited with ramping production in 2012 to meet sales demand on the Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the promotion of Manny Gill to vice president of manufacturing and global supply chain. Mr. Gill has been instrumental in supporting Avigilon’s growth by ensuring the quality, reliability and delivery of HD surveillance solutions to over 80 countries worldwide....

VidSys’ James Chong to provide predictions that will offer critical insights  VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced it will host a complementary webinar unveiling its latest predictions and revelations for the PSIM industry. Who:  James Chong, VidSys founder, CTO and SVP of strategic innovation Why:  From corporate and airport security breaches and the London Olympics to Presidential el...

Immotec’s iSafePro 360 product line and management software have been fully integrated to work with ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless lock technology ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and Immotec Systems, a leading manufacturer of revolutionary access control systems, announces the integration of Immotec's access control solutions with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio wireless locks.   Immotec’s iSafePro 360 product line and management soft...

The SightTracker solves the challenge of an operator trying to manually locate a target outdoors using a PTZ camera SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightTracker® pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller with Videotec’s ULISSE line of positioning devices. The integration gives users an accurate and cost-effective video security solution for comprehensive detection, tracking and as...

The acquisition of SGI and its 13 branch locations establishes a presence for Tri-Ed / Northern Video in six new cities Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution is pleased to announce its acquisition of Security General International (SGI), a leading wholesale distributor of Security and Low Voltage products in the Southwest U.S.   Staying true to its “buy and build” growth strategy, Tri-Ed / Northern Video continues to expand its footprint in North America. The...

Pivot3 had recorded over 370 surveillance transactions, including notable wins in gaming Commenting on its accelerating momentum and expanding global customer base, Pivot3®, Inc., a leading supplier of video surveillance and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Serverless Storage Appliances, announced recently that its 2012 third quarter year-to-date revenues significantly exceeded those of its full 2011 fiscal year, and that it is on its way to doubling prior year revenue...

Brivo's products have a proven track record of deployment at the local, state and federal levels For the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honor for Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo won with CloudPass, http://www.cloudpass.brivo.com/ an innovative solution designed to serve the unique needs of government for managing enterprise-wide physical access control systems (P...

Brivo was recognized by GSN for its HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 compliance solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that for the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honor for “Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance” at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo offers two innovative solutions, Aparato and CloudPass designed to serve the unique needs...

COPS Monitoring will provide services to over 3,500 alarm dealers who represent 800,000 subscribers COPS Monitoring, a leading provider of wholesale alarm monitoring services headquartered in Williamstown, NJ acquires AlarmWATCH of Hunt Valley, MD. With the addition of AlarmWATCH, COPS Monitoring now provides services to more than 3,500 alarm dealers, who represent nearly 800,000 subscribers nationwide. "We believe that our companies are much stronger together than they were...

The Leadership 500 award recognizes AlliedBarton’s leadership development program AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to the 2012 Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine in the large organizations category. The Leadership 500 award recognises AlliedBarton’s leadership development program. “We are honored that our leadership program and practices are recognized wit...