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Sales Essentials provides an all-around approach to improving IP video sales 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 maximize success in selling IP video. This course will be added to Axis’ curriculum throughout the U.S. and Canada startin...

Intelligent asset management is a natural extension of access control Key and asset management can integrate with other security disciplines to extend beyond the much-hyped vogue for 'convergence' and move towards truly intelligent building management. Brenda Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director of Traka, shows how assets can be protected with an approach that draws on shared data while making its own contribution to enterprise-wide information. A point for anybody who has be...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced a new integration with PlateSmart Technologies, a license plate recognition (LPR) software-only solution. The PlateSmart software can be easily integrated into any exacqVision system. Operating on a Microsoft Windows platform, the PlateSmart software is compatible with a variety of analog and IP security cameras. Once the PlateSmart software is connected to...

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment have been using the Morse Watchmans key control systems since 2001 The Tohono O’odham Nation’s three Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment locations feature gaming amenities, technological advances and entertainment options unsurpassed in Arizona. For the Nation, reinvesting in their properties is key to ensuring that they remain competitive. Their investments also encompass back-of-house operations, including a pendi...

LILIN provided over 30 HD IP iMEGAPRO models including the IPD2322ESX3.6 flush mount domes LILIN USA teamed up with Clark Security Products, Dave Clark Construction, Alpha Electric, and Tom Bell Chevrolet to complete the largest renovation of any existing Chevrolet dealership to date. Challenge & Solution The primary goal of Tom Bell Chevrolet was to retain redundancy with the video backup in the case of a hard drive failure. To resolve this issue, LILIN provided a 36-ch...

The 2013 SDM 100 list’s primary objective is to measure consumer dollars gained by alarm companies Tyco Integrated Security, a Tyco company and the industry’s leading security systems integrator, has been named to the 2013 SDM 100 list from SDM Magazine. This list ranks U.S. companies that provide electronic security systems and services to both residential and non-residential customers and is based on recurring monthly revenue (RMR). This year, Tyco Integrated Sec...

Complementing the already established iMEGAPRO series, the IPG1052ES is LILIN’s new 5MP HD IP box camera. Capable of streaming HD video at up to 12 FPS at 5MP, or 30FPS at 2MP (1080P), this latest addition to the series provides the highest resolution available through LILIN. Featuring Wide Dynamic Technology, the IPG1052ES captures highlights and shadows simultaneously, eliminating pixilation and smear. Combine this with 3D Noise Reduction and Adaptive Tone Reproduction and the contrast...

The new IPR7722ESX and LR7722X 2MP HD IP vari-focal IR cameras are an addition to LILIN’s established iMEGAPRO and L Series ranges. Having a focal length range of 3.3-12mm, the option of PoE or 12V DC, and a supplied cable management bracket, there is no longer a need to pay a premium for HD quality. As with all iMEGAPRO and L Series cameras, the IPR7722ESX and LR7722X incorporate Sense Up+, a unique technology from LILIN that successfully delivers stunning video in low-light conditions....

AC2000 Lite software incorporates a comprehensive suite of applications including AC2000 AED Baylor Medical Center at Uptown is a state-of-the-art surgical hospital in the Dallas Uptown area which opened in 2011. Specialties and services include Orthopaedic, Spine, Pain Management and Plastic surgery. Putting safety and the care of their patients at the forefront, Baylor Medical Center at Uptown required a proven access control system which offers integrated biometric securit...

Krinitt will drive product development initiatives to further enhance Matrix's technology Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Krinitt as Senior Director of Product Management effective immediately. With more than 11 years of experience in marketing and technology processes in the technology industry, Krinitt will drive product...

The conference also allows the attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand from the industry's leaders ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference - 2013 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from the 12th –15th August 2013. The conference is dedicated to bringing together high-level TSA and FAA 2013 officials with airport safety and security professionals, providing the opportunity to discuss and share the latest public safety and security issues facing airport...

Network Video Technologies (NVT), the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance analog and digital video transmission products, has released a new IP design tool. So now, surveillance system specifiers and designers can go straight to the top of the class - with NVT’s new IP Wire Distance Calculator. By simply entering the required camera power, cable/transmission length and type, along with camera data rate, the NVT calculator does the rest – displaying the maximum recommende...

According to the report, the global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology The $1.8 billion global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology, with video set to grow and account for 50% of unit shipments in 2017, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for Audio and Video Door Phones” from IMS Research, now part of IHS. Worldwide unit shipments of video door phones are forecast to grow by 7.5% during t...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and recorders used for video surveillance, has released the new LC-Series hybrid and IP camera network video recorder (NVR) appliances. The exacqVision LC-Series appliance is a versatile, all-in-one network video surveillance solution with video recording, web and mobile client hosting and local live video display on a single system. The LC-Series hybrid NVR includes 8 or 16 analog channels for instant connecti...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announces the availability of the world's first 40-megapixel day/night panoramic camera providing a 180° field of view. The new all-in-one AV40185DN SurroundVideo camera is a cost-effective solution for applications where mechanical pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices might otherwise have to be used or where multiple cameras would be needed to view expansive coverage areas. The higher-resolution panoramic view camera can be used...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco has introduced the Illustra 625 PTZ High Definition (Full HD) IP camera, designed for applications where locating, tracking and zooming in on subject details are critical. The high-performance camera delivers multiple, full-digital path 1080p/30ips video streams in H.264 and MJPEG resolution for crystal clear images. The exceptional speed of the Illustra 625 HD PTZ coupled with ultra-low latency performance gives security pe...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco has introduced the Illustra 625 PTZ High Definition (Full HD) IP camera, designed for applications where locating, tracking and zooming in on subject details are critical. The high-performance camera delivers multiple, full-digital path 1080p/30ips video streams in H.264 and MJPEG resolution for crystal clear images. The exceptional speed of the Illustra 625 HD PTZ coupled with ultra-low latency performance gives security pe...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, has unveiled two new series of EtherNet/IP and PROFINET-enabled managed Ethernet switches engineered to provide advanced efficiency for industrial networks. Pre-configured for plug and play simplicity, the new EDS-405A/408A-EIP and EDS-405A/408A-PN switches deliver an easy, cost-effective way of integrating legacy networks, eliminating the need for additional configurations an...

According to the report, the CCTV and video surveillance market will head to a "tipping point" in 2014 The CCTV and video surveillance market continues to be headed to a “tipping point” in 2014, with revenue for network video overtaking analog for the first time ever next year, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment” from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. Analog cameras are still forecast to cont...

Exacq Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the exacqVision LC-Series network video recorder line. The exacqVision LC-Series line is a cost effective, versatile, all-in-one network video solution capable of video recording, web & mobile client hosting and local live video displayed on a single system. The exacqVision LC-Series includes: exacqVision Start video management system (VMS) 4 IP camera licenses (expandable up to 16 IP and 16 analog licenses)LC-Series Compatible with over...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the release of the new Quick Connect option. Available on a variety of STANLEY Security electromechanical products, the Quick Connect option is a system of preconfigured termination points, providing a comprehensive, secure connection throughout the wire run.  The Quick Connect system’s preconfigured termination points eliminate confusion during installation and secure termination prov...

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fueling adoption of layered...

MicroPower Technologies has deployed solutions for customers in a wide range of vertical markets across the globe MicroPower Technologies, Inc., the award-winning provider of wireless surveillance solutions that redefine the economics of perimeter surveillance, recently announced the closing of a $5.7 million round of new equity financing, which will be used to fund expansion of its product development, sales and marketing activities. Launched in 2008 and widely recognized for...

Matrix has added two professionals to its sales and marketing team that will be based in the Lowell office Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Massachusetts to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is...

 AlliedBarton will receive the award for its contributions to the ESGR on both the state and national levels AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honored to be awarded with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award in New Jersey and Missouri for their continued support of the ESGR. The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclusive award given by the ESGR, as it is awarded to...

Talk-A-Phone became the first company in the world to introduce an ADA-compliant emergency phone Last week Talk-A-Phone celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26th, 1990, banning discrimination against Americans with disabilities and providing them with new-found opportunities to live fulfilling and productive lives. Talk-A-Phone has long supported the adoption of this m...

The KeyWatcher system offers an increased level of security and control by preventing unauthorized key access Key control systems from Morse Watchmans, the industry’s premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, are in place at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to maintain strict security procedures for the safekeeping and access of facility keys. Installed throughout the airport complex for use in all back of house operations (i.e. mechanic...

Burger King approved and selected the Polaroid line of CCTV surveillance systems to be used at all locations Upon completing an agreement, PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Systems, has announced that it will be an official provider of surveillance systems to over 7,200 Burger King franchises. RSI (Retail Services, Inc.), the Burger King-owned provider of “approved goods and services” for all franchises, approved and selected the Pol...

Greg will manage the regional sales managers and sales engineering teams in North America AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, names Greg Love as its new Vice President of Sales. Greg will manage the Regional Sales Managers and Sales Engineering teams in North America, and work closely with his team and the rest of the company to grow AMAG and provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Greg reports to Execut...

Security management in banking is a discipline unlike any other. Rather than integrating all security into one centralized system, some banks choose decentralized security for their branch offices. AEOS, a leading platform in integrated security, turns out to be just as effective when deployed decentrally. ”We were already using Nedap AEOS in our headquarters, as well as various regional offices. Then, in 2011, the security system used by our 800 branch offices in Belgium needed to be ext...