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Kelvin Hughes (www.kelvinhughes.com), a global supplier of navigation and surveillance systems, is pleased to announce multiple successes in Asia for its SharpEye™ and Naval MantaDigital™ technologies. Kelvin Hughes Surveillance is a division of Kelvin Hughes that focuses on naval, coastal and military markets to supply surveillance radar technologies into land and sea environments. Since the launch of SharpEye™, the advanced solid state radar is increasingly preferred by Navi...

Northern, a leading provider of video surveillance products is pleased to announce the release of its new DVRN Series of H.264 DVRs. The series is packed with features and benefits, including H.264 compression, so recording is less demanding on bandwidth and disk space. The Free Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad & Android allow you to view and playback video anywhere, anytime from your mobile devices. With up to 4.0TB Storage Capacity, the large hard drive capacity extends the amount of time you...

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the availability of the Release Candidate for Profile C, which enables interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. This new Profile, which is available for review on the ONVIF website, extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into physical access control. With Profile C, systems integrator...

The exacqVision hybrid server combines analog and IP camera inputs into one surveillance system Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being located near the metro bus stop a...

The seminar will take place at CHOC Children’s Hospital, Wade Educational Center, 1201 W. La Veta Ave, Orange, CA AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar, Making the Case: Preventing Violence in the Healthcare Industry, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The seminar will take place at CHOC Children’s Hospital –...

HIRSCH provides integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2 Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, has expanded the implementation of its HIRSCH access control system at San Diego International Airport to provide integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2, known as the ‘Green Build.’ “Since...

BriefCam Syndex is a next-generation product range based on Video Synopsis technology BriefCam® (www.briefcam.com), the developer and provider of Video Synopsis solutions for the rapid review, analysis and indexing of video for decision support, security and safety, recently announced BriefCam® Syndex, a new product range based on the company’s award-winning technology. BriefCam Syndex will launch at ASIS 2013 in Chicago, September 24-27, 2013. BriefCam Syndex...

Gallagher systems are used worldwide in a multitude of government settings from offices to military bases and successful field trials have validated the Gallagher security electric fence system for use on military sites.Gallagher understand the importance of securing intellectual property, human resources and physical assets for government and defense sites.By drawing on a combination of system division and operator privileges, both high and regular security areas can be supported through a sing...

IndigoVision’s new projects include regional rail organization and several regional and national retail groups IndigoVision is going from strength to strength in the USA. New products are being launched every month, and the new innovative features introduced to the original Control Center has earned it a formidable reputation in the industry. This success is due to a strategic change made in 2012, when IndigoVision USA made the bold decision to totally re-launch its bus...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced that the Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series of video over IP encoders/decoders has been named a finalist for Systems Product of the Year by the judges of the prestigious AV Awards 2013. Matrox Maevex extends full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. The Maevex encoder captures video and audio from a host PC or another media source and seamlessly e...

Ingersoll’s session is geared toward credentialed or aspiring FMP, CFP and Sustainability Facility Professionals (SFP) During the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace 2013 at Philadelphia’s Conference and Expo October 2-4,  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ Monte Salway and Kelly O’Connor will discuss “Balancing Physical Security and Productivity,” at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, October 3. The sessio...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, announced recently it received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification of its VPort 36-1MP-IVA-T surveillance camera for Class 1, Div. 2 hazardous locations. Receiving UL certification means the camera can be safely deployed in potentially hazardous locations where flammable gases or vapors either are or may be present in the atmosphere in sufficient concentration to produce an ignitable mixture. Certification...

Martin will be charged with directing all sales activities on behalf of WavestoreUSA within its target markets WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, is pleased to appoint Jennifer Martin, a 38-year veteran of the security and technology industries, as its Director of Sales. Martin will be charged with directing all sales activities on behalf of WavestoreUSA within its target markets. As the company...

Hyerta PD78X0 DMR radio provides crystal clear sound In June 2013, Benjamin Pothier, a PhD researcher in Arts, Anthropology and Architecture, became the first French Artist and researcher participating to the ARCTIC CIRCLE RESIDENCY, a project organized by the New York based cultural organization THE FARM, INC. He traveled the high arctic sea on a vessel for 18 days and was allowed to stay at Ny-Alesund for expedition and documentary recording. Ny-Alesund, the northernmost...

Nextiva VMS has been seamlessly integrated with Software House’s CCure access control platform The Customer Located in the United States, this government institution is one of the country’s oldest and most valued entities. Its campus includes multiple locations in and around the Washington D.C. area. Constructed in the 1800’s, this entity has become a national treasure housing items collected throughout our nation’s history. During the 20th century, t...

H.265 HEVC was approved as a standard for video compression developed by the ISO and ITU-T Aventura Technologies, Inc., an industry  leader in advanced security and video management technology announced it will be showcasing the first H.265 HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) solutions at the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits at McCormick Place in Chicago. Aventura's all new H.265 high-definition and high efficiency network security cameras and recorders repr...

Secura Key is launching the SK-ACPE-LE 2-door access control panel, representing a major upgrade to the original model, this redesign was driven by the obsoletion of the ACP's 16-bit Hitachi main processor unit, but it has allowed some major improvements made possible by the powerful new ARM Cortex M3, 32-bit RISC processor. The main improvement is the addition of an Ethernet interface. The unit can be plugged into any hub or router using CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. This elimin...

The Avigilon system will watch over the shelter and safeguard all of its visitors and staff Harbor House has been chosen to be the next recipient of a full Avigilon HD surveillance system. Regarded as one of the best comprehensive domestic violence programs in the State of Florida, the charity provides five main services: emergency shelter, children’s services, community outreach, legal advocacy services and community and professional education. The Avigilon system will...

The mobile app for both Android and Apple smartphones is designed for use with Elpas’ Eiris RTLS Management Software Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has announced recently that it will unveil its new Eiris Go mobile application at ASIS 2013 Security Exhibition (McCormick Place - Booth 305), September 24-27, 2013 in Chicago. This mobile app for both Android and Apple smartphones is designed for use with Elpas’ Eiris RTLS Management Softwa...

The KeyWatcher Key Control System controls access to the large number of keys used throughout the facility As the facility coordinator for New Mexico’s Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Randy Donahoe follows strict guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure that security and control of the facility are maintained. Among the many tools at his disposal, Mr. Donahoe counts the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® key control and management system as essen...

Under this new strategic direction, Telular is the first interactive service to partner with DSC Tyco Security Products, a division of Tyco, has partnered with Telguard, a division of Telular Corporation, to offer industry-leading interactive service solutions to support its DSC Intrusion Security products. Tyco Security Products is committed to an interactive future for DSC and all of its intrusion brands. To that end, Tyco Security Products has revised its interactive strat...

ASIS leaders and IOFM analysts will present findings from the report in a special session at ASIS in Chicago ASIS International (ASIS) and the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) jointly announce the release of “The United States Security Industry: Size and Scope, Insights, Trends, and Data,” an extensive benchmark study of the private security industry’s expansion over the past decade and projected future growth. An analysis of the security products a...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces the RADION series of wireless peripherals for Bosch control panels. The new series meets the needs of residential and small commercial applications and easily scales to larger installations with the addition of one or more repeaters to increase the range. RADION provides superior reliability. It operates within the 433 megahertz (MHz) band, allowing for higher transmission power and better penetration through building materials. Repeaters can be used to i...

Sony Electronics announced recently a new line of affordably priced, high-performance security cameras. The high-definition C-Series cameras – models SNC-CX600 and SNC-CX600W – fit a range of security or surveillance applications, especially those for the small-to-midsize business (SMB) market. This includes retailers, offices and restaurants. “Small- and medium-sized businesses are more interested in security and surveillance than ever before,” said Mark Collett, genera...

IQinVision’s 100 IQeye HD megapixel cameras were installed with Milestone XP video management software IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that REMA 1000, a grocery chain headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has implemented IQinVision HD megapixel surveillance in a number of their stores in the city of Bergen. Milestone XP Essential is the video management software platform for the project and the project integrator is Witr...

The Group leads in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation ASSA ABLOY has been ranked 78th in Forbes' list of the world's most innovative companies 2013. "I'm very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. “This is the result of our substantial investments in innovation in the past seven years. ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 129% since 2005. Our ambition is t...

The global multi-technology reader market was worth an estimated $33 million in 2012, up from $30 million in 2011 Despite the exciting trends and industry buzz surrounding mobile technologies, wireless locks and hosted access control, more long-standing and less sensational trends such as encryption and multi-technology readers are taking center stage in the access control market. The global multi-technology reader market was worth an estimated $33 million in 2012, up from $3...

Axis instructors will provide guidance to demonstrate network cameras and discuss resources available Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that Axis Communications’ Academy has added Sales Essentials, a one-day instructor-led training to provide channel partners with the best strategies and system demonstration tips to maximise success in selling IP video. This course will be added to Axis’ curriculum throughout th...

The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recently launches the first ever global survey of security concerns for women journalists. The survey, created in conjunction with the International News Safety Institute (INSI), will produce much-needed data on the challenges faced by women in news media around the world. The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO, which has the lea...

The majority of the traffic lanes will have two stacked bullet-resistant inspection booths created by Delta Scientific Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that it is manufacturing and installing 50 custom-design bullet-resistant guard booths, K4 rated swing gates, barriers and bollards for the refurbishment of the San Ysidro Landed Port of Entry (SYLPOE), the b...