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Talkaphone has introduced compact Voice over IP call stations for front door entry, gates, and other applications where both space-savings and security are desired. The new VOIP-200 Series call stations feature a contemporary new design and IP66 weather rating for tough environments. Talkaphone’s high quality speaker and microphone components along with a proprietary audio enhancement algorithm offer the best sound clarity in the industry. This combination of performance and contemporary...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces VideoEdge Micro, a compact version of the popular VideoEdge network video recorder.   Ideal for businesses that have satellite sites with limited space, or smaller businesses that want an IP only solution for their active surveillance needs, VideoEdge Micro is incredibly easy to set up and use.  An embedded PoE switch detects and p...

AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless communications equipment, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new 7275 AES-Network Management System (NMS). NMS is a powerful monitoring and management platform that enables AES-IntelliNet owners and operators to efficiently and profitably expand their wireless networks. The NMS web application provides a real-time visual presentation of the operation and function of an AES-IntelliNet network to assure that critical alarm c...

HID Global’s mobile-enabled iCLASS SE® readers have been deployed for access to the suite HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has worked with Datawatch Systems®, Inc., an HID Advantage Gold Partner and industry leading access control and security systems integrator, to create a demonstration suite at 555 12th Street N.W, in downtown Washington D.C, where prospective tenants can preview the property’s mobil...

Dolynchuk will be responsible for long-term sales strategy and optimization of profitability and growth Middle Atlantic Products has appointed Paul Dolynchuk as Senior Product Manager, Infrastructure. In this new position, Dolynchuk will be responsible for the category’s long-term sales strategy and optimization of profitability and growth. Prior to joining Middle Atlantic, Dolynchuk served as a Marketing Director at Pitney Bowes and has held marketing, sales and financ...

Southwest Microwave has expanded the Software Development Kit (SDK) options for its INTREPID™ Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) with the addition of the Remote Polling Module II (RPM II) SDK. The RPM II package, consisting of an IP-based application layer protocol and accompanying system control hardware module, provides simplified high-level interface between third-party physical security information management (PSIM) or surveillance systems and INTREPID™ detect...

Security Center combines video and access control operations to handle multi-branch investigations from a central location Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska has revamped its security operations across all branches using Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast) and access control (Synergis). Established over 100 years ago, Cornhus...

The program helps engineers and consultants develop expertise with DVTEL’s video surveillance technologies DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, recently announced that it has named Jack Meltzer as Senior Director, Global A&E Program. The program helps network architects, engineers and consultants to develop expertise with DVTEL’s intelligent, open video surveillance technologies and to specify projects that incorporate DVTEL solutions. Mr. M...

SALTO Systems USA also displayed the SALTO XS4 electronic locker lock at the event Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta GA, Sept 29 - Oct 2, SALTO Systems USA demonstrated its class leading NFC (Near Field Communications) solutions, its RFID wireless products for Residential, Healthcare and Education applications, SALLIS wireless technology for integrations and Clay™ SALTO’s new secure cloud based access control system that is revolutionary in design,...

Mr Kenning will succeed Grahame Gibson in the role of Regional CEO, North America on 1 December this year G4S, the leading global integrated security group, announced recently that it has appointed John Kenning to the role of Regional CEO, North America. Mr Kenning has over 30 years’ service sector experience in North America, including senior leadership roles with ADT-Tyco, Nortel and OfficeMax. Mr Kenning will succeed Grahame Gibson in the role of Regional CEO, North...

Rolles will be developing and managing additional leadership programs for the PSA Owner community PSA Security Network® recently announced the addition of Julie Rolles as Training Specialist. In this role, Rolles will be responsible for developing and managing a Leadership Committee and additional leadership programs for the PSA Owner community. “We are thrilled to have Julie on board as part of the PSA team in this unique position,” said Barabara Shaw, Direct...

Especially for younger individuals, sharing on social media is almost an automatic reflex. Bystanders at any event are likely to constantly be tweeting and/or posting real-time words, pictures and video using their smart phones. Accessing a culmination of that data can provide real-time intelligence of what’s happening on the ground at any event or location before emergency responders or police even get on the scene.  There are multiple ways security can benefit from an affordable so...

Craig comes to Napco with an extensive background in sales management in the security industry Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Craig Szmania, as Vice President of Sales - NAPCO Intrusion, Fire & Life Safety Division, reporting to Jorge Hevia, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Napco Security Technologies, Inc. Based in the Southeast, Craig comes to Napco from UTC, Interlogix, with an extensive bac...

IndigoVision's video technology allows Rio Tinto to control over 200 driverless trucks to move 130 million tons of material When it comes to safety, mining is still seen as one the riskiest industries in the world. Mining giant Rio Tinto recently made the news with its innovative technology approach, making mining safer and more efficient. Using IndigoVision’s video technology, Rio Tinto can now control over 200 driverless trucks to move 130 million tons of material, th...

900 MHz wireless and WiFi (2.4GHz) are different technologies but sometimes used interchangeably 900 MHz wireless and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) are sometimes used interchangeably in the access control world to describe solutions that do not require running wires all the way to the opening. It’s true that, as wireless options, both technologies offer some general advantages over traditional hardwired solutions.In this article, Minu Youngkin, Allegion, Integrator Marketing Mana...

DVTEL develops open-standard, end-to-end video surveillance solutions DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, will host an educational webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, to familiarise both integrators and end users with DVTEL Cloud Services, the company’s remote monitoring solution that enables a proactive approach to system monitoring in real-time, from anywhere. DVTEL Cloud Services is a surveillance system health monitoring tool that allows users to...

Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Bierydismissed the patent infringementlawsuit filed against MOBOTIX Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery dismissed the patent infringement lawsuit filed by San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. against MOBOTIX Corp. The judgment was entered shortly after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) had determined, upon MOBOTIX Corp’s request, that one of four patents asserted in the patent infringement lawsuit is not patentable. More inter...

iOmniscient’s Facial RecognitionSystem can recognize multiple facesin crowded and uncontrolled scenes iOmniscient has successfully installed its Facial Recognition Software in conjunction with Cisco’s Video Management platform at the University of San Francisco, California, to improve physical security in residence halls. USF required a technology that could accurately manage access to their halls of residence halls without being intrusive and causing an...

The general public often has misconceptions about security systems. How should security industry experts educate the general public to better understand security systems and their capabilities? As security industry professionals, our panellists are more than used to explaining security systems to customers and other members of the general public. As experts in the field, it is their prerogative to help set the records straight when it comes to what people understan...

There’s a new international company in the security market this week with the acquisition of Siemens’ Security Products business in Europe by Vanderbilt Industries, a new U.S. company that rebranded the Schlage Security Management Systems (SMS) product line after acquiring it from Ingersoll Rand in August 2012. The European arm of the new global player will be called Vanderbilt International, based out of Germany and led by Managing Director Joseph Grillo, who many remember from his...

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently introduced at the Broadband World Forum (BBWF) 2014 its new reverse power feed (RPF) technology, a critical technology for FTTdp and G.fast deployments. G.fast, the new xDSL standard for 1gbps over copper, has a maximum expected range of 250 meters (m). In order to achieve the highest data rates with G.fast, shorter loop lengths are required which leads t...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Verint®, a longtime member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solution (EBS) Program, has certified its latest version of Verint Situation Management Center™ (SMC) software with AMAG’s Symmetry™ v7.0.1 Access Control Software. AMAG and Verint cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “Verint’s participation in the Symmetry E...

Regardless of available budget, every school should keep students and staff safe through improved physical security School leaders face unprecedented security challenges that require them to stay current on the latest security technologies and protocols. Unfortunately, many of K-12 buildings are antiquated and access to funding for upgrades is limited. In advance of National Safe Schools Week (October 19-25), Allegion plc has identified three critical security practices to hel...

The joint solution of SeeTec's Cayuga and BCDVideo recording servers offer customers a powerful and reliable system SeeTec AG and BCDVideo, a global manufacturer of high-performance IP recording systems for the video surveillance market, announced their technology partnership for SeeTec's Cayuga and the BCDVideo product family. As both companies are leading in their segment the cooperation provides high standard for video surveillance projects of any size. Since the year 2000...

Tim Brand has extensive experience inbusiness development and channelmanagement OnSSI announces the appointment of Tim Brand as Regional Manager for the Southeast. He brings extensive experience in business development and channel management to the OnSSI sales team and will be instrumental in ensuring growth of OnSSI’s leading Ocularis platform in the region. “Tim is a talented professional with an exceptional ability to understand technology, strategy and the...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.The acquisition will significantly boost Vanderbilt&...

Access control growth is driven by several factors A major shift from PC-based clients systems to solid state, embedded operating systems, browser-based user interfaces, remote services, and changes in compliance legislation are helping drive the rapidly growing adoption of access control systems in both the residential and commercial security markets. John LaFond, VP of Integrated Systems at Linear LLC, explains these contributing factors as Linear LLC looks towards the futur...

IPSR names Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming roles in providing direction and leadership IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer’s representative firm, recently announced two new promotions adding to its leadership team. IPSR has named Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming substantial roles in providing direction and leadership to the company. Both parties have extensive management experience and h...

Leary will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management for Sargent and Greenleaf Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a leading manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Brian Leary as Chief Operating Officer. Leary most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Reading Rock, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of concrete products i...

In a layered approach to security, the outermost layer increasingly might refer to an area outside a fence line. The sooner a facility is alerted to a possible threat, the better, and when a threat reaches inside a facility’s fence, it may be too late to mitigate it. Security directors need situational awareness that extends outside the facility and provides the ability to intercept intruders before they become a threat. Zones of interest, or buffer zones, outside a facility’s fence...