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Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network.  Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintenance for TCAPS, partnered with COMMTECH Design for the integrated solution that has Milestone video surveillance technology as the central...

Altronix supplies power for surveillance and security applications in NYC public school district As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools’ security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools’ clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But...

Lumidigm fingerprint sensors employ multispectral imaging technology which reads fingerprints both on and below the skin Lumidigm will be demonstrating its convenient, secure, and reliable fingerprint authentication technology in booth #404 at FELABAN CLAB 2013, the Latin American conference on technological solutions for financial institutions, September 11-13 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. As the leading supplier of biometrics technology to banks in Latin A...

Attendees can learn how Ingersoll Rand solutions are helping colleges and universities to improve security During the Critical Facilities Summit sponsored by the Association of College and University Officers-International (ACUHO-I) and APPA, whose tagline is “Leadership in Educational Facilities,” to be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence October 15-18, attendees will be able to discuss campus safety and security success stories with Ingersoll...

Visualant, Inc., a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies, announced recently the release of its ChromaID Scanner to a private team of engineers and scientists, enabling an advanced assessment of new portable identification, authentication and diagnostic applications that are a fraction of the cost and size of current systems used in their respective industries. Visualant will begin shipping its ChromaID Scanner and Software Development Kit (SDK) to engineers and developers arou...

Moxa has expanded its MGate Series of industrial Ethernet gateways with the new MGate 5105-MB-EIP and MGate 5102-PBM-PN to provide simplified, versatile and transparent connectivity solutions for upgrading or retrofitting existing networks. The MGate 5105-MB-EIP is purpose-engineered for the management of Modbus field devices connected to an EtherNet/IP master device, such as PLCs or SCADA networks, while the MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateway provides a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices and...

Avigilon's new technology provides a way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher™ technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This...

Executives from AlliedBarton will be featured speakers at four seminars at ASIS Executives from AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be featured speakers at four seminars all held on Wednesday, September 25, at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place. These events include: CSO Round Table - The World in 2025: The Future of Business, Techno...

Avigilon is excited to announce the release of new 1.3 MP HD cameras, featuring the innovative new LightCatcherTM technology. Available in both fixed and dome options, these new cameras  help you get superior color image detail in low-light settings, and are ideal for restaurants, hotels or commercial properties - applications where less-than-ideal lighting conditions exist.            Superior Color Image Detail, In The Dark Avigilon's innovati...

As part of HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform, Seos is a high frequency credential for increased security and flexibility Intel Developer Forum 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the company will demonstrate NFC Authentication to Intel®-based computers with its award-winning Seos® credential at the Intel Developer Forum 2013 (IDF13) in San Francisco, September 10-12. The company will showcase its in...

The partnership will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the VMS v4.5 from Bosch A new partnership between Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and Streaming Networks will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the Video Management System (VMS) v4.5 from Bosch. The two companies are working together to give customers greater capabilities for gathering vehicle information as part of their security surveillance infrastructure. St...

LightCatcher technology provides the most effective way to capture color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This new...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4. With a completely redesigned user interface and faster graphics engine, WELS 4 makes creating console designs and control room layouts using Winsted products faster and easier than ever before. WELS 4 is available for immediate download at www.winsted.com/WELS. WELS 4 is a standalone program that provides full 3D design capabilities, comprehensive parts lists, automatic dimensioning, th...

The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems and OnSSI is driving greater integration capabilities between Bosch IP video devices and the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. As a result, Ocularis v3.6 now supports edge recording and new high definition cameras from Bosch.   “Mutual customers will benefit from our unique camera technology that dynamically tunes image processing to deliver the best video quality while also lowering...

PNY deploys Avigilon 16 MP cameras to oversee activity outside of the building as well as the parking lots Challenge A global technology leader within the consumer electronics market required an advanced HD surveillance system to protect inventory and employees inside their new 600,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters. Solution PNY uses 21 Avigilon HD cameras to help secure their corporate headquarters, which spans 38 acres with a...

In the 1980's Preferred developed a Cartell system that integrated directly with any security system Preferred Technologies Group introduced Cartell driveway alarms in 1975, offering home owners a stand-alone system that would alert them when vehicles enter the driveway. Cartell did this by turning on lights, cameras and audible devices. It was the first vehicle detection product introduced to the industry based on magnetometer technology. In the early 1980’s, Preferred...

IndigoVision will exhibit its solutions at booth #877 at ASIS International Join IndigoVision at ASIS booth #877, where in just 15 minutes you will learn how: High Definition security can be just as stunning as your HD TV Which security cameras deliver the best HD security video quality Don't throw out your existing analog or IP cameras: Use the right technology keep legacy cameras AND save Come along to learn about these hot security topics, why IndigoVision is th...

Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, to join the speaker lineup for PSIA’s event at ASIS The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is pleased to announce that noted security consultants Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, have joined the speaker lineup for our special event at ASIS on September 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago. Shayne will moderate and Ray will participate in a panel discussion about security user perspectives on physical/...

Detroit’s newly renovated Cobo Center will be host to a gathering of U.S. and Canadian border security officials For two days on September 12th & 13th, Detroit’s newly renovated Cobo Center will be host to a gathering of U.S. and Canadian border security officials, and industry professionals meeting to discuss a myriad of important issues relating to border protection and facilitation of legitimate trade and travel between the United States and Canada. On Febr...

The acquisition establishes SDI as a $70M systems integrator specializing in the complex technical requirements System Development Integration, LLC, a leading systems integrator focused on mission-critical technologies and infrastructure, announces the acquisition of X7, a Washington, D.C.-based systems integrator that provides comprehensive security management systems. The acquisition, SDI’s second in as many months, establishes SDI as a $70M systems integrator speciali...

Hart previously served as executive vice president of Identive’s Identity Management and Cloud Solutions division Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, announced that its board of directors has appointed Jason Hart as chief executive officer and director, effective immediately. Hart replaces Ayman S. Ashour, who has resigned his executive role but will remain on the board of directors as non-execu...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced compatibility of the Matrox Avio F125 fiber-optic KVM extension solution with the EIZO DuraVision FDH3601 monitor, which features 8.8 megapixels (4096x2160 native resolution) across a 36.4" screen. The DuraVision FDH3601 comes with two DVI-D and two DisplayPort inputs and an advanced set of specifications including 1.07 billion display colors from a palette of 278 trillion, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 cd/m² brightness and an 8ms response time. Mat...

This latest release introduces the VideoIQ Rialto R-Series. The R-Series is a 1U rack-mount analytics appliance that analyses and records up to 16 security cameras per unit. The R-Series is available in IP, analog or hybrid base models and supports standard analog (PAL or NTSC) cameras or IP cameras utilizing h.264 video streamed across RTSP. In addition, the R-Series includes two, user-replaceable,1 TB HDDs for local storage. The two hard drives can be configured as Raid 1 – a mirrored s...

Comvox Systems deployed the VMS with use of the Aimetis Symphony server client Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida, a 350,000-square-foot multi-use convention, spectator, show and banquet center connected to a four-star-rated 1,641-luxury-room hotel is utilising Aimetis Symphony to improve infrastructure security and operational efficiency. Comvox Systems, an Aimetis Certified R...

Sentry 360, one of the fastest growing megapixel surveillance camera developers, is excited to announce their integration with March Networks Command Video Management System (VMS) software. With key features including mass configuration, real-time alerting with handling acknowledgment procedures, and one-click access to associated camera views, Command is the latest example of March Networks’ focus on enterprise-class manageability and ease-of-use. Thomas Carnevale, founder and CEO of Sen...

CNL will demonstrate at ASIS the need for CIP organizations to take a proactive approach to security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be exhibiting at ASIS International in Chicago September 24-27, 2013 - demonstrating how PSIM is enabling organizations responsible for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to improve operational efficiency by aggregating intelligence from each connected security systems; offe...

Stephen Healy will continue to manage Identive’s physical access control business Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, recently announced the appointment of Stephen Healy to the company’s executive management team as Executive Vice President, Access Control and Security. Previously, Healy served as Vice President and General Manager, Access Control and Security. In his new role, he will con...

Ray will be responsible for managing and growing A10's global Sales organization, and Business Development A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking recently announced the appointment of Ray Smets as Vice President for Worldwide. Reporting directly to A10 Founder and CEO Lee Chen, Ray is responsible for managing and growing A10's global Sales organization, Sales Operations and Business Development. Ray's charter is to drive global sales growth for A10 by bu...

Owais will lead the design of product enhancements as well as manage new product planning and development efforts AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced that the Company has named Owais Hassan as its new Vice President of Engineering. Owais brings 20 years of engineering, research, and business development experience to AES. He is an experienced senior executive and dynamic entrepreneur with strong technical kno...

Securitron is officially rolling out the newest addition to its AccuPower® line of power supplies – the AQTVA Series for CCTV and other AC devices. The AQTVA Series provides convenience and quality, with reliable 24VAC output, individual LED channel status indicators and fuse or PTC circuit protection. “Our goal is to create the ultimate trifecta in the power supply category, with products that are reliable, cost-effective, and readily available,” said Scott Baker, Preside...