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Avigilon’s security surveillance deters and provides clear evidence of safety-related incidents in the vicinity Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced its donation of a high definition surveillance system to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The state-of-the-art surveillance products will help to create a safe environment for the Centre’s users by dete...

Acquiring emergency phones is an effective way to improve security and safety Call boxes / emergency phones play a very important role in improving security. Not only are they important communication tools in the event of an emergency, but they can also serve as effective deterrents to crime or prevent security threats.  In this article, Sam Shanes, Chairman at Talk-A-Phone, gives five valuable tips to significantly enhance the capabilities of the call box / emergenc...

Bosch’s IPP plans to offer new level of interoperable solutions to fit any application’s specific needs Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management solutions, recently announced an enhanced partnership with Bosch Security Systems. The program being introduced by Bosch Security Systems is the Integration Partner Program (IPP). The goal of this program is to offer a new level of interoperable solutions to fit any application’s specific ne...

The ISC West exhibition floor included tens of thousands of products from 1,000+ exhibiting companies and brands “Fantastic,” exclaimed Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security Group when asked how ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), had performed for his company. “We had great traffic and a lot of excitement over our Lynx 5100 and MaxPro Cloud Solutions.” “The access control f...

VideoIQ, the recognized leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced VideoIQ Mobile is now available for Android devices in addition to the already released Apple IOS. VideoIQ Mobile enables users to monitor and respond to events detected by their VideoIQ prevention solution with instant notifications, live event verification and audio talk-down. VideoIQ Mobile gives users instant access 7x24x365 regardless of where you are in the world, to those events that matte...

Winsted celebrates its 50th anniversary with the introduction of new products to its range of equipment solutions Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted recently announces that it has won the Queens Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. This prestigious accolade marks the second consecutive year Winsted has been recognized in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, having won its first in 2012. Winsted’s achievement comes as the company...

The Brivo solution has been installed in the administrative offices, manufacturing facility, and test center Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced that the Bridgestone Golf headquarters in Covington, GA, has deployed the Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based solution to improve safety and security. Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC. (SSP), based in Suwanee, GA, is the dealer and installer for this project. “We had outgrown...

Humber College installed Avigilon’s HD surveillance system in parking lots and high-traffic areas Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system in parking lots and high-traffic areas to maintain public order and deter crime across its three primary campuses. The Avigilon high-definition surveillance system was...

New appointments include Daniel Couillard as National Sales Manager and Dan Ireland as Regional Sales Manager Samsung Techwin America, a leading global supplier of video surveillance and security products, announces recent additions to its Canadian sales team. New appointments include Daniel Couillard as National Sales Manager and Dan Ireland as Regional Sales Manager for Central and Western Canada. Joining Samsung’s family of manufacturer’s representatives is SVT...

Genetec a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the availability of its SV-PRO Network Security Appliance line through certified integrators in its European and Middle East markets.  Ideal for mid-size and stand-alone businesses, the SV-PRO is a rack-mountable appliance that comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control systems of Genetec Security Center. Enhancements hav...

Many forward-thinking organizations are rightly reassessing their security options In many industries, security and dependability are at the forefront of customers’ minds. But the fact is that firewalls and encryptions will only ever form part of the solution. Use of biometrics presents one of the most secure options for organizations, say Jon Mooney and Dave Bulless, security experts at Ingersoll Rand in the US and UK respectively. They list out the numerous benefits of...

Ruggedized PTZ camera delivers full 360-degree continuous rotation pan and 320-degree tilt control City of Surrey Requires Command Post Video Having outgrown its converted recreational vehicle command center, the City of Surrey turned to ITB—Western Canada’s leading custom truck, trailer and enclosure builder—for an advanced mobile command post that would meet the needs of the growing municipality. The city required a purpose-built vehicle for use in emerg...

Zvi Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer. Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern, and will assume responsibility for all company operations. Peled is a seasoned senior executive who most recently served as CEO of Apollo NetworkServices, a private company focused on large defense, energy and transportation projects. He previously held t...

Matrox Graphics recently announced the Maevex 5100 Series video over IP solution will be shipping mid-April and priced for unprecedented price-performance value. Samples are currently available upon request to qualified AV/IT resellers and system integrators. Maevex enables the extension of Full HD quality video over standard IP networks for digital signage, collaborative video walls, manufacturing and automation, process control, and many other applications. Maevex Encoders and Decoders capture...

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...

NICE will demonstrate Situator Express, its security management solution NICE Systems announced that it will feature enhancements to its integrated product portfolio, which address security, safety, and operational risks, at its booth (#24087) at ISC West 2013. It will also demonstrate its new cost-effective security management solution, Situator Express. The conference takes place at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, April 10-12. “We’re excited to return...

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...

WCCTV will present the world's smallest CDMA video surveillance product Following a successful launch at ASIS, WCCTV will be exhibiting at ISC West the security industry's leading event in the being held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. At the Event WCCTV will be presenting the Nano the smallest CDMA video surveillance product available in the world and is the first video surveillance product available in the USA that has completed Veriz...

PSIM enables Safe Cities and Education facilities to realize the full potential of their security investment CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be exhibiting at ISC West Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013 - explaining how PSIM is enabling both Safe Cities and Education facilities to realize the full potential of their security investment by creating unified command centers and implementing joint response plans. Ensuring the...

Each reader is compatible with aptiQ smart credentials, including MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESfire EV1 Ingersoll Rand recently announced that access control administrators can now simplify credential enrollment by using one of two new readers, the aptiQ SUSB89 USB Reader or the aptiQ Serial Enrollment Reader, to enroll a smart card into their access control system using their own computer. No software is required to operate either reader. Both readers function on any operatin...

DVTEL will also provide conference attendees with a first look at its Latitude 6.3 NVMS DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, will showcase its innovative analytic technologies, as well as its Quasar camera series, TruWitness mobile application and Meridian Network Video Recorder at the 2013 ISC West Conference, which will be held April 10-12, 2013, at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. The company will also provide conference attendees with a first lo...

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its newest radio offering - the FM1200 VOLO. "This is the latest generation of Fluidmesh radios engineered for outdoor wireless IP backhauling, the result of a decade of ground-breaking research in wireless communication, " says Cosimo Malesci, co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for Fluidmesh. "We have worked hard to de...

Maevex encoders and decoders capture, stream, and decode video from a variety of sources Matrox Graphics recently announced the Maevex 5100 Series video over IP solution will be shipping mid-April and priced for unprecedented price-performance value. Samples are currently available upon request to qualified AV/IT resellers and system integrators. Maevex enables the extension of Full HD quality video over standard IP networks for digital signage, collaborative video walls, manu...

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...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced that Matrox Avio KVM extenders are compatible with APCON IntellaPatch Series 3000 XE network switches, supporting10Gbps and forming the world’s highest-bandwidth KVM extension and switching solution. With this new digital matrix switch solution, enterprises will benefit from superior performance through 10Gbps link connectivity. Cabling complexity and cost is also minimised due to single-cable-per-desktop configurations and leading switch-to-desktop...

The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products The cloud, mobile-device proliferation, and easier system integration are some of today’s key technology trends reflected in the new products and services Honeywell will showcase at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas next month. The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products that have drawn praise from the security dealer and integrator communities for their abilities to simplify ins...

Cassidian was selected to deliver its ASR NG airport surveillance radars to improve flight safety Cassidian has won a € 50m programme to equip the airfields of the Royal Canadian Airforce with latest-technology airport surveillance radars. Recently, the Canadian contracting authority Public Works and Services Canada has selected Cassidian to deliver seven of its ASR NG airport surveillance radars to improve the flight safety on Canadian airbases and to enhance the integra...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.11, the latest version of the company’s intelligent video management software. Aimetis Symphony delivers an all-in-one solution for video management, video analytics, system integration and alarm management. In response to customer needs, Aimetis is introducing new features aimed at helping organizations simplify IT through greater automation and reporting, in addition...

The PCS-19/DVR-08 comes with anintegral motion detector and alarmcontacts Not every installation requires installation of an extensive surveillance system consisting of different components. The requirement for reliable video surveillance systems, reasonably priced with simple operation exists particularly in the private sector, in small retail stores and in restaurants. You can now offer your customers such a solution with the PCS-19/DVR-08 surveillance system from eneo....