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Ultimate Security will represent 3xLOGIC and its VIGIL video servers, VMS software modules, and IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled Business Intelligence (BI), announced recently the appointment of Ultimate Security Products as its newest manufacturer’s representative serving Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Founded in 2010, Ultimate Security Products’ mission is to p...

3xLOGIC has long been on the forefront of intelligent video analytics 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled business intelligence, announced recently that Dan Zoeller has joined the Company as Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division. This announcement reunites two of the leading masterminds in Business Intelligence (BI) software development. Charles “Charlie” Erickson joined the Company as EVP of Product...

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...

Kantech access control, American Dynamics video, and DSC intrusion detection systems were used to enhance safety Introduction Newfoundland & Labrador based commercial service provider Cougar Helicopters doesn't take safety and security lightly. Operating a helicopter service in the midst of some of the world's most challenging weather has developed several strengths in Cougar Helicopters. Proactive safety, flexibility and innovation have become watchwords for Cougar's high...

 H.265/HEVC coding format will bring major benefits to IP video cameras offering a new level of video quality at an economic price The emergence last year of a new format for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is poised to have a huge impact on IP video surveillance cameras over the next few years. Among the benefits of the new H.265/HEVC coding format over the legacy H.264/MPEG-4 is a 40 percent or more bit rate reduction at the same visual quality. Therefore, a camera...

Honeywell recently announced an update to the iOS App for Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 that simplifies set-up while bringing all of the power and capability of the Honeywell Total Connect website to Apple® iPad and iPad mini® devices. Providing the same user experience, features and functionality across Web and iPad applications extends the value and reach of Honeywell Total Connect, the award-winning solution that lets consumers use mobile devices to remotely control their security syste...

The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...

Genetec was praised for its progressive employee programs and for offering an outstanding place to work Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has been recognized as one of the top employers in Montréal for the eighth year in a row. Evaluated by the editors of Mediacorp Canada Inc., Genetec was praised for its progressive and forward-thinking employee programs and for offering an outstanding place to work. Genetec offer...

The Avigilon Partner Program recognizes commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions has achieved Gold level partner status on the Avigilon Value-Added Distributor Partner Program, a program offered by Avigilon to recognize commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success and facilitate business grow...

The segment will discuss how Von Duprin offers the widest range of mechanical and electrified exit devices Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels®,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Von Duprin exit devices, a brand of Allegion, on February 10, between 9:35-9:45 p.m. ET during The Willis Report. The two-minute profile will spotlight how...

Barak Eilam has served in a variety of executive positions within NICE, managing different aspects of the business NICE Systems recently announced that its Board of Directors appointed Barak Eilam, President of NICE Americas, as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed Zeevi Bregman, who is retiring from his position to pursue personal interests. The transition is expected to take place by the end of April, 2014. Barak Eilam is currently the President of NICE Americas, whic...

Genetec, a global provider of unified IP security solutions, announced that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C-CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint perimeter detectio...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has made it significantly easier for large government agencies and organizations to provision identities across many different, unconnected access control systems located throughout geographically dispersed operations. The company’s pivCLASS MultiPACS software is designed to streamline and simplify the process of registering Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials into multiple, disparate physical a...

MESSOA Technologies Inc. recently announced the launch of the LPR606, the industry’s first 3-megapixel IR Bullet LPR/ANPR network camera. The newest addition to MESSOA’s existing IP traffic camera lineup was specifically engineered for overview and access control LPR applications at car parks, toll booths, gated communities, and a variety of low-speed environments. Designed with access control in mind, the LPR606 is ideal for applications of capturing vehicles with reflective licens...

Each of the schools that have the Keyscan system are equipped with readers on four perimeter doors per school School security has quickly become one of the most controversial and alarming issues of our time. With all of the unique conditions found in a school setting, finding the right solution that encompasses all elements of secured access control while being easy to use and integrate into normal school operation can be an intimidating task. Faced with the challenge of secur...

A Keyscan access control system is installed in approximately 20 of the City of Abbotsford buildings The city of Abbotsford is a progressive agricultural community with a growing population located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its close proximity to the City of Vancouver holds many perks, but also some disadvantages. This reality is exactly what prompted a security review of all City-run buildings including city hall,...

Integrated Electronic Security will bring the reader up-to-date with emerging technology and will demystify jargon Martin Grigg, a security consultant with international standing, has written a physical security textbook embracing the IP revolution. The book covers sectors including CCTV, access control, perimeter intrusion, biometrics and video analytics. Grigg believes that a new breed of engineer is needed to design, install and maintain modern, integrated security sys...

Tyco Security Products have been installed in six Jordan’s facilities, including retail stores and corporate center Nation’s leading furniture retailer dramatically improves security measures with comprehensive security solutions from American Dynamics and Software House. This was one unconventional furniture chain that needed a security reupholstering. Jordan’s Furniture was founded in 1918 in Waltham, Mass. Since then, the retailer has attracted record num...

Almasi has 20 years of leadership and sales experience in technology and physical security companies Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, recently announced that it has named David Almasi to serve as vice president of global sales. Almasi brings more than 20 years of leadership and sales experience in technology and physical security companies. Most recently, he was regional vice president at Stanley Security Canada, overseeing the...

Cloudview has recently announced the launch of the world’s first corporate-grade surveillance solution designed to deliver the benefits of IP and cloud-based technology without the associated costs or complexity. The global CCTV market has been expanding at a CAGR of around 20% since 2012 and is expected to reach almost $23.5 Billion by the end of 2014. Unlike other rapidly developing markets, however, CCTV users remain stubbornly attached to analog with digital IP systems still accountin...

IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013, including products such as electromagnetic locks, and exit devices IHS has recently released its first industry report on the mechanical and peripheral locking devices market. IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013 which includes products such as electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, mechanical locks, exit devices, and accessories. Mechanical locks accounted for the largest por...

Security officers work diligently to protect people and property and are often first on the scene of an emergency. Working alongside police, paramedics and firefighters, security officers demand our collective respect. The Freedonia Group reports that the demand for security officer and patrol services is forecast to rise at an annual rate of 4.6 percent through 2014 to $25 billion and the number of officers employed by private security firms is expected to increase 2.6 perce...

The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, has finalized the expansion of its North American industrial site located in Brossard, nearby Montreal (Quebec - Canada). The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. A vast range of pedestrian and vehicle equipment, including security entrance lanes, turnstiles, perimeter security, parking barriers are manufactured at this site....

Stanley Solutions Wireless EL Series Locks are integrated with Intelli-M Access Management Software Infinias, a leading manufacturer and provider of IP-based access control solutions and technologies, announced a partnership with Stanley Security Solutions, along with the launch of Stanley’s EL Series Wireless Electronic Lock.  The new wireless electronic door lock is fully integrated into the infinias Intelli-M Access management software and can be mixed seamlessly...

The predictions encompass a range of solutions including anticipated advances in physical access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for top trends the company believes will have the greatest impact on the secure identity industry in 2014. The predictions encompass a diverse range of solutions and technologies, including anticipated advances in physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assu...

Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally. For example, in Germany the maximum retention time for video surveillance has been increased from 24 hours to 48 hours, this effectively doubles the maximum capacity requirement of video surveillance data storage systems. In the Andhr...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security centerplugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint p...

3xLOGIC Inc., a leading developer of intelligent video surveillance and business intelligence solutions, announced recently the release of VIGIL System 7, Version 7.10 Video Management System (VMS) Software – the power behind 3xLOGIC’s robust line of VIGIL hybrid digital video servers. “The VIGIL Video Management System platform continues to evolve in response to the ever-changing requirements faced by our partners and customers,” says Matthew Kushner, CEO of 3xLOGIC, In...

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...