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   DESKO has chosen HID Global's RFID module for mobile border control identity checking system HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.  Jointly developed with  Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a...

 SIA's New Product Showcase (NPS) has expanded the number of product categories to 30 For more than three decades, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The number of categories in which products may be entered has been expanded for 2011 to nearly 30 to reflect technological changes in the security industry. Judging panels composed of industry experts will select winners in each of these categories and will present the Judges' Choice Award and...

 David Thompson to essay the role of vice president of engineering at Aimetis CorporationAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that it has named David Thompson to serve as vice president of engineering.Thompson has more than 25 years of experience in software development working at a variety of high-tech firms. Most recently, he was senior director of engineering excellence at Blue Coat Systems, where he led the continuous quality improve...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organizations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

   President Obama signed into law legislation backed by Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition President Obama signed into law legislation backed by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition that will provide electronic security companies relief from an onerous and misguided energy efficiency requirement.The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-load" mode. The la...

 VideoIQ celebrates on its product highlights, partnerships and record growth in 2010VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced record results for 2010, more than doubling its customer base and unit shipments vs. 2009. VideoIQ's record growth was fueled by strong adoption of new products launched in 2010, including the iCVR-HD High Definition line of dome cameras with full onboard NVR storage, the iCVR standard definition line of indoor and outdoor dome cameras wi...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...

   Infinova provides megapixel, IP, analog surveillance cameras, fiber optic communications, etc. Infinova announced that it will introduce a new family of ONVIF standard IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators more easily provide their customers with solutions that feature interoperability among hardware to hardware and hardware to software products. The ONVIF compatible M-Series family, to be formally introduced at IFSEC 2011, May 16-19, in Birmingham, United...

 Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Corridor Format Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced from the National Retail Federation Big Show, that Aimetis Symphony™ is the first video management software to have analytics support for Axis Communications' Axis Corridor Format.Many surveillance environments are more "vertical" than "horizontal" in a variety of sit...

 Infinova, a video surveillance manufacturer, listed its IPO on the Chinese Stock Exchange Infinova announced that shares of Infinova, one of the world's leading video surveillance systems manufacturers, were successfully listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange on December 24, 2010. Infinova will use the (US) $300 million to grow both organically and through acquisitions. As of today, the market value of Infinova is (US) $1.2 billion. With company headquarters in Monmouth J...

  OnSSI is a leader in manufacturing of open platform video network management software OnSSI, the number one manufacturer of open-platform network video management software in the Americas according to IMS Research, announced three new positions on the OnSSI sales team. Joining the company are Trevor Newton as Western Region Manager and Steve Kingsbury as Mid-Atlantic Region Manager. Brad Anderson, formerly Mid-Atlantic Region Manager, has been appointed to the new position of Nat...

 Renee Janda, Regional Sales Manager  Basler IP Cameras in Texas will manage the customers in the Midwestern USBasler Vision Technologies has appointed Renee Janda as a new Regional Sales Manager for Basler IP Cameras. Renee will be based in Katy, Texas, and will be responsible for Basler's IP Camera customers in the Midwestern US, from Texas to Minnesota. Renee has over 8 years of experience in the security industry and has done an outstanding job in developing territories a...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

 Genetec's IP video surveillance system, Omnicast, which has an Omnicast software development kit (SDK) Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced the expansion of its custom solutions development team with the acquisition of Sipelia. Sipelia is a privately-held software company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the development of custom software solutions. Sipelia's co-founders will play pivotal roles in Gen...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

 March Networks has selected Pixim's Seawolf chip which is ideal for no-compromise IP dome camerasPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that global IP video solutions provider March Networks® has introduced a new fixed IP dome camera integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology. The compact VideoSphere® CamPX MicroDome is an ONVIF-compliant, standard-definition camera with the industry's proven best wide dynamic range...

 Frost and Sullivan chose Senstar based on the company's best practices in the intrusion detection marketSenstar Corporation, a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of outdoor perimeter security products, has been named 2010 North American Company of the Year in the Intrusion Detection Industry by the leading business research and consulting firm, Frost and Sullivan."We chose Senstar based on the company's demonstrated best practices in the intrusio...

 Steve Van Till, the President and CEO of Brivo Systems, will remain on the SIA Board of Directors for two more yearsAlong with four new board members, Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo Systems, was recently re-elected to a second two-year term on the Security Industry Association Board of Directors at the SIA's recently-concluded annual meeting. "This is a very dynamic organization with a central role in the security industry," Van Till said, reflecting on the...

The Tailgate Detector offers an enhanced security solution Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the GSN Homeland Security Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology. The award was issued by Government Security News (GSN), a leading US industry publication featuring content concerning physical, IT and homeland security. IEE’s Tailgate Detector won for Best Physical Security Authentication/ Identification Syste...

 Milestone has consistently elevated the IP surveillance market with aggressive efforts and working alongside Axis Milestone Systems, the world's leading provider of open platform IP video management software, was awarded the 2010 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year for North America by Axis Communications during its annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) that was held in Las Vegas, November 15-17. Milestone was selected as a winner due to its close product collabor...

 Oncam IPC conceal-mounting 360° IP camera that ensures the security of the passengers at the cruise ship Among the security cameras in the robust Allure of the Seas' surveillance network, there are more than 300  Oncam IP 360° 5-megapixel cameras, many situated in public areas of the ship with multiple entrances, enabling simultaneous monitoring of all those entrances. When Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas' set its voya...

Avigilon is the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systemsWith advanced management features for enhanced image clarity, Avigilon HD surveillance system eases transition from analog to full HD performance.Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems announced that Merced College in Merced, California, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System as part of its proactive crime prev...

 Honeywell will work in alliance with other security and IT manufacturers to integrate its IP cameras and systems Honeywell announced it is developing new strategic relationships with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems. Earlier this year, the company formed the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, dedicated to sharing IP technology and forging effective collaborations. Alliance members include Arquero, IProNet, Milestone Systems, Sureview Sy...

 From left to right Klaus U. Klosa, Gholam Sheibani, Jan van der Sluis, Philippe Spuehler, Hanspeter Kuendig and Dr. Otto EggimannIncreased offering of advanced integrated solutions for physical and logical access solutions from Unisys based on LEGIC advant technology.Unisys and LEGIC have agreed on an expansion of their business partnership. Based on the successful collaboration over the last two years, Unisys a leading IT service provider will now offer LEGIC based solutions for personal...

 Avigilon appoints sales professionals to address the growing demand for HD surveillance solution around the worldAvigilon hires industry-leading professionals to promote sales oriented progress within the organization to manage record-breaking growth effectively. Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems announced that it has promoted key executives within the organization and hired three new sales executives...

  Genetec was chosen out of 276 nominated organizationsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, has been named a regional winner of the Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 Program.  Genetec was chosen out of 276 eligible nominated organizations in 2010 and 98 finalists.Since 2005, this popular program has been recognizing organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance their performanc...

 SCTA  enters a partnership with Export Development CanadaSecure City Technology Alliance™ (SCTA), an association of technology and market leaders in the physical security and telecommunications industries, is pleased to announce that Export Development Canada (EDC) has agreed to engage its international customers and projects to help introduce the SCTA offering and solutions. In addition, SCTA will recommend projects to the EDC for financial support. The partnership enables SCTA...

March Networks introduces Partner Connections March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce Partner Connections - a new programme that provides its extensive Certified Solution Provider (CSP) community with a greater competitive advantage in the marketplace through multiple sales incentives, deal registration, innovative training, social media, online and local events, and additional channel tools and resources.Partner Connections strengthens t...

Lumenera's digital camera production is set to increase by 23%Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and surveillance markets, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ontario to meet market demand for custom and OEM cameras. Increased orders for Lumenera's customised camera services are the driving force behind the expansion. The new development will...

Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technologyPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that Innotech Security Inc, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has produced a full line of security cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology.Based on Seawolf, Innotech Security's customers now have access to cameras with 690 HTVL effective resolution as well as the industry's proven best wide dynamic range. In addition, Seawolf-based...