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There's no doubt that the security technology buying decision is a complex one. There are several factors to consider, and no one application will have the same exact needs as another.  This is generally where security consultants come in - to help out with the security buying process and help the end-user decide on the best technology to suit their specific needs. But more specifically, what is their exact role in the security technology buying decision? Let's take a l...

"Impact", "technology" and "trends" are three words often found together, not just in the security industry, but in any industry. And with talk about technological impact often comes talk of game changing developments. Tradeshows are a great place to get a feel of what different security industry professionals think about technological advances in the industry. While a particular new technology may be undoubtedly a popular topic of discussion at a given time, there is rarely ever a unanimous tr...

NEC's technology took first place for the third consecutive time following MBGC 2009 and MBE 2010-2011 NEC Corporation (NEC) along with NEC Corporation of America, a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, managed services and biometric solutions, recently announced that NEC's face recognition technology achieved the highest performance evaluation in the recent Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2014 performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standard...

The IndigoVision Lenel Integration Module has been upgraded to allow seamless two-way communication of alarms and events between the Lenel access control system and IndigoVision's Complete IP Video Security Solution. Live video, move PTZ cameras, start recordings and send notification emails can all be triggered automatically in IndigoVision's Control Center software from events generated in the Lenel OnGuard system. Additionally, relays in IndigoVision’s Control Center software can now...

Frank De Fina has over 30 years of leadership experience in the security industry SightLogix announced recently that Frank De Fina, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Frank-De-Fina “We are thrilled to welcome Frank De Fina to SightLogix,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix President and CEO. “Frank’s extensive experience creating market-leadin...

Provisioning the cards using HID Global’s ActivID CMS makes it easy to define and apply policies to manage data HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has teamed with Eid Passport®, Inc., a market leader in high-assurance identity management solutions and the largest commercial provider of vendor credentials at military facilities, to supply Eid Passport with its ActivID® Credential Management System (CMS) for...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, recently announced the availability of its next-generation 3 Series camera platform. Built on the same high-performance UniPhier® LSI platform as its flagship 6 Series line, the new 3 Series cameras provide the latest in high definition surveillance capabilities at a price point that is ideal for small to mid-sized enterprises, government and public safety applicati...

Vigitron introduces the new compact Vi3002 Ethernet and PoE ++ Repeater. The Vi3002 is designed for applications that require extended distance transmission of both IP video and PoE with distances up to 656ft. (200m). It is extremely compact size which is designed to fit into tight spaces such as conduits, standard, and weatherproof enclosures. It uses Vigitron's Patent Pending Pass-Through-PoE technology to handle PoE power up to 60W. This feature enables the Vi3002 to be used with most high p...

A video security system's quality can be measured with mean time before failure figures and failure rate data When comparing specifications among a range of similarly featured video surveillance cameras, NVRs or monitors, it can be difficult to ascertain which of the devices truly has the best performance and/or quality. John Grabowski, National Sales and Marketing Manager of JVC Security Division, poses some questions for consideration: Can the human eye actually see a differ...

TDECU deployed the Verint Vid-Center™ and Verint Op-Center™ client software to manage NVR configuration Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has extended its investment in Verint’s comprehensive banking solution across its network of financial branches, ATMs and operation centers. With enabling technology from Verint, TDECU is helping ensure quick access to video data and analytics to monitor operations and...

A video demonstration from Axis highlights the image stabilization capabilities of their latest network cameras. Image stabilization isn’t new, of course, but the ability to deal with extreme situations like this results from Axis’ innovation to provide “robust, real-time image stabilization.” The video shows a demonstration Axis presented at IFSEC. The capability is the result of the “introduction of efficient gyroscopes in combination with cutting-edge software p...

The video surveillance system installed incorporates 15 Arecont Vision AV1355 1.3- Megapixel H.264 MegaDome® Cameras Customer Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Company has supplied fresh meat to New York City's restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities and retail outlets for three generations. During the night, butchers process steak, veal, chopped beef and many other products for delivery by 5:30 a.m. each business day, just in time to be on the menu of some of the city's best r...

Delta Scientific showcased its new Delta HD300 which is  available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that on June 24-25 over 150 government officials, security professionals, integrators and contractors came together at Delta's Fredericksburg office to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, cra...

FST Biometrics has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification™ (IMID) software interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide approved users with seamless access at the speed of life. FST Biometrics has completed required Lenel factory testing to validate the functionality of its interface with the OnGuard system. "FST's biometric access solution combin...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of V5.46, the latest version of the advanced IP Wavestore V5 Video Management Software suite. Features of the new version V5.46 deliver innovative upgrades and provide additional ONVIF enhancements, along with code optimisations for better compatibility in open architecture and platform support. Highlights of New V5.46 Version Include: Support for Ax...

TRI-ED hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies TRI-ED North America's largest independent distributor of surveillance and network infrastructure products, is pleased to announce that its Technology Roadshow is coming to Texas this Fall. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars and attend these free, one-day training events: September 3rd at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and October 7th at the Hilton N...

The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform Sonitrol of Hawaii, the leading provider of verified electronic security to businesses, schools and homes throughout the Hawaiian Islands, announces the opening of a new central monitoring station located in Honolulu. The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform, the latest generation in verified alarm monitoring platforms from Sonitrol that uses specialized client software to meet the mo...

Dempsey joined S&G as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a division of STANLEY Security, announces the retirement of W.F. (Bill) Dempsey, President and COO, in October 2014. Dempsey joined S&G in April 2003 as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 when S&G began seeking a new partner for business. Since partnering with STANLEY Security in January...

The security market it clearly sold on the value of video, but customers shouldn’t depend solely on video to protect their premises. Rather, they should implement a combination of video systems and other sensors for a more effective approach overall. That’s a message I heard when I visited the Optex booth at the IFSEC show. The supplier of many different types of sensors says a “deeper and wider” integration of video with sensors provides a higher level of security requi...

Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with BCDVideo giving Genetec exclusive rights to resell BCDVideo servers and storage equipment. Through this agreement, Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers and storage arrays, which come pre-loaded with Genetec's industr...

Winsted has partnered with theCenter of Safe and SecureNuclear Energy Winsted Corporation  recently announced the completion of a modular console used to aid research and development of nuclear control room technology. Partnering with the Center of Safe and Secure Nuclear Energy (CSSNE), Winsted consoles will play a significant role in the new facility, which will serve to research emerging control room technologies and educate the next generation of operators.The CS...

Visitors will be able to see the integration of Security Center with select camera and hardware partners Genetec will attend ASIS 2014, booth #311 in Atlanta, Georgia to showcase Security Center, its flagship security platform that unifies video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and license plate recognition (AutoVu). With one of the most open, independent and flexible architectures in the security industry, Genetec will be demonstrating how the latest version...

TRI-ED promotes four staff members as its regional manager Staying true to its “Build and Buy” growth strategy, TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its product lines and footprint across North America. In response to that growth, TRI-ED has created four new Regional Manager positions and is pleased to announce the promotion of four staff members to these new areas of responsibility. Amanda Hoskins, Regional Manager, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR Mark Migliac...

IHS has research teams focused on physical security, business intelligence, and industrial automation markets Shipments of embedded vision devices in the automotive, industrial automation, physical security and business intelligence markets are forecast to exceed 14 million units in 2018, up from almost four million units this year. Utilising a combination of embedded systems and computer vision, embedded vision enables devices to use video inputs to better understand th...

Endless possibilities for security deployment have been made possible with technological advancements Significant technological advancements have created endless possibilities in how security is not only deployed, but also leveraged by the end user – the customer. For example, customers can now view surveillance at eight different offices in eight different states from a single, central location. A security director can manage an enterprise-wide access control system, in...

HID Global’s facility achieved Platinum certification under LEED for Commercial Interiors HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced at a ceremony and celebration event that its World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin has been LEED® Platinum certified, and is the only industrial manufacturing facility in the state of Texas awarded this distinction. The USGBC LEED rating system is the foremost program...

Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....

The SALTO RFID system has exceeded Murata Power Solutions needs Murata Power Solutions is a leading supplier of board mount power electronics to manufacturers of telecommunications equipment, data management systems, industrial controls, transportation electronics, energy systems, and more. The company has recently upgraded its security technology with the installation of SALTO RFID locks at its Mansfield, Massachusetts, site. Background When the global electronics...

Dot Hill Systems Corp., a trusted supplier of innovative, enterprise-class storage systems, recently announced immediate availability of its AssuredSAN™ 3004 line-up, the newest storage arrays based on the company’s proven RAIDarchitecture. The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition 3000 Series customers can take advant...

As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power PSA Security Network is pleased to announce the addition of Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services to their network of owners. As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power and the resources and technologies of today’s largest a...