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Through AlliedBarton's military hiring program, the company hired more than 5,000 veterans and reservists in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to be featured as a top veteran-friendly company by U.S. Veterans Magazine for the second year in a row. The results were announced in the magazine's 2014 "Best of the Best" list which recognises companies committed to hiring veterans. "Each year, AlliedB...

Schott will oversee aspects of IT in company’s 3 central stations and Ipson will manage day-to-day at nationwide monitoring stations With more than 40 years of combined industry experience, Steve Ipson and Bob Schott are joining the Security Partners team as Vice President of Operations and Director of Information Technology, respectively. Schott will oversee all aspects of IT in the company’s three central stations and ensure complete redundancy across all platfor...

In Q2 2014, Identiv continued to grow with a series of new launches, including the uTrust product line Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, reports its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2014. "In Q2 2014, we continued our strategy of growth with a series of exciting launches, including the uTrust product line for converged premises and information access, uTrust TS premises re...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, recently announced a new Full HD 1080p outdoor vandal resistant and waterproof Fixed Dome Network Camera (WV-SFV631LT). As the latest addition to its 6 Series i-PRO camera line, the new Fixed Dome Network Camera is IP66 rated water and dust resistant and features a built-in long-focus variable-focal lens providing advanced functionality. The WV-SFV631LT with its variab...

NICE installed its Situator Enterprise Geographical Information System Web application at the airport NICE Systems and AECOM Technology Corporation recently announced that they are helping Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) extend its situation management capabilities from the control room to the field. The airport deployed the NICE Situator Enterprise Geographical Information System (EGIS) Web application, which enables field personnel to view on their tablets all open s...

D-Tools SI 2015 will be demonstrated at CEDIA Expo 2014 in Denver, Colo., in booth #526 D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced a major new release of its flagship software platform, System Integrator 2015. Being launched at CEDIA Expo 2014 and available in Q4, the new SI 2015 release adds valuable new productivity features and enhancements that enable Commercial and Residential AV integrators to both streamline business processes...

Frontier R4 is a comprehensive security management solution that provides real-time monitoring of access doors and alarm points for local and remote locations of virtually any size. The software offers built-in interfaces for Schlage wireless lock solutions that install up to ten times faster than wired alternatives, resulting in significant cost savings. The newest version of Frontier R4 now supports a stronger, streamlined integration between Frontier Access and Frontier Video, allowing easy r...

mobiDEOS Inc. introduces an all-in-one surveillance solution for mobile and web remote monitoring that cloud- and network-enables any DVR on the market, allowing customers to extend the lifetime of analog surveillance systems while planting the seeds for a complete cloud and IP transition.  The new hardware and software solution accelerates how enterprises, government agencies and other businesses and organizations transition to IP by transforming any analog DVR—regardless of make or...

Anixter International’s acquisition of Tri-Ed could help to accelerate implementation of IP video and access control by small and mid-sized dealer/integrators. In announcing the $420 million acquisition, Anixter emphasized the opportunity to expand its IP business through the new Tri-Ed customer base that has previously been more focused on analog video as well as access control, intrusion detection and fire/life safety. It’s just one of the opportunities for Anixter to leverage the...

BCDVideo, a global manufacturer of IP video recording and access control products, recently announced the release of their newest Rigid Series product line, designed for outdoor recording in any environment. This new fan-less technology holds up to 4TB of video storage and is powered by an Intel® Core™ processor. The Rigid Series includes models that offer POE, 3G, W-Fi, and GPS connectivity. The units are perfect for a wide range of mobile applications and installations in harsh env...

DVTEL, INC., the IP video surveillance solutions provider, recently announced that it has completed the integration of DVTEL’s ioimage analytics with the SureView Systems Immix software platform. The integration of the two advanced technologies allows joint customers to tap into new opportunities to monitor perimeters and outdoor areas with increased reliability. Functionalities include the ability to display live or recorded video, send ioimage auto PTZ commands and set preset positions...

The FlexMount S15 thermal camera is a compact, weatherproof and customisable surveillance solution that delivers high-resolution footage in any environment. The dual thermal sensor modules, which measure thermal radiation, can function in total darkness or during the daytime to detect motion in shadows or inclement weather. These thermal modules can also measure sensitivity up to 50mK (millikelvin) and can differentiate between positional and on-the-spot movement, making it one of the most sensi...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, recently announced the introduction of lite blue™, a new 2-door web-based access control system with expansion capabilities to 8 devices.  lite blue™ boasts the same easy-to-use software as the company’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System and is easily upgradeable to a full bright blue 32-door system.  The Vanderbilt lite blue™ controller includes two on-board reader interfa...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that iZipline™ will integrate HID Trusted Tag Services™ into its cloud-based software platform that enables mobile consumer engagement via Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Initially, trusted tags will be used for authentication of PackageTagz™, iZipline’s patent-pending technology for pouch packaging that provides instant engagement between brands and consumers’ mobile de...

Key control is a very strategic and integral element within a school’s security platform It used to be that the word “lockdown” was only ever used in reference to an emergency protocol to restrict movement in a prison environment. Today however, the term is in common usage in educational and other environments to describe measures taken under certain conditions of threat. In this article, Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans, explain...

Dahua installed its full HD network IRcamera (IPC-HFW3300) and storagedevice 16ch 1 U NVR (NVR3216) As a public venue, the temple received a large stream of regular visitors and saw quite often religious events, which both level up the difficulty of protection and security. Meanwhile, given to the circumstance that the temple is a historical site requiring delicate preservation, the TempleTrust finally decided to have Dahua network solution to secure its premises. The applied...

 How might "competing technologies" impact HDcctv’s efforts to gain traction as an alternative to IP? Editor's Note: HDcctv Alliance has announced that Dahua has opened its patented HDCVI technology to the global video surveillance industry as the basis for HDcctv's AT 2.0 standard. For additional elaboration on what the move means to the growing market for higher-resolution CCTV, we approached Todd Rockoff, chairman and executive director of HDcctv Alliance. Sourc...

The campaign aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and monitor its copyrights, trademarks and logos ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid. The education and enforcement initiative aims to further protect the ONVIF...

Seeing surveillance cameras everywhere is becoming more of a norm these days, especially for large cities such as London, New York and Beijing.  Many members of the public have their reservations about this for privacy reasons. Often, this can be solved through educating the greater public about security technologies. However, concerns still remain that such captured data can fall into the "wrong hands". Surveillance footage is meant to be used for security purposes onl...

MicroPower’s revolutionary solar wireless, low-power video surveillance system is equipped with a central receiving hub, eliminating the need for trenching, cabling, and permitting. By utilising a specifically designed solar energy panels, the system consumes less that 1/10th of the power of an industry standard IP camera and transmits data wirelessly up to 1/2 mile — all powered by solar energy. An embedded lithium ion battery powers the camera for up to five days on a single charg...

DVTEL’s Ariel 720p and 720p Bullet cameras are weather-resistant, low bandwidth IP video surveillance equipment fit for any size enterprise. The superior video quality combined with IR illumination offers crystal clear imaging in dim lighting or high motion and reduces utility costs and consumption. Each camera comes equipped with web interface for viewing and configuration as well as tamper detection and multi-zone VMD. The 16-port Ariel video encoder ensures a seamless transition from a...

The combination brings Anixter’s expertise in IP video surveillance to Tri-Ed’s customers Anixter International Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Ed, a leading independent distributor of security and low-voltage technology products from Audax Group (“Audax”) for a purchase price of $420 million. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first full year of operation, exclusive of t...

IPVideo Corporation has been providing IP-based security solutions for over fifteen years The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce that IPVideo Corporation has pledged its support as a Silver-Level Executive Strategic Partner for the remainder of 2014. Available only to ESA associate members, the Executive Strategic Partnership program was established in 2008 to provide funding for ESA programs and initiatives that promote and enhance the industry. As...

How much is the security risk each time an employee leaves a company? Unfortunately, many enterprises don’t manage the risk very well. Often, processes for canceling passwords or retrieving physical assets may be slipshod, or even non-existent. Research by IS Decisions highlights the problem: Over a third (36 percent) of desk-based workers in the United States and the United Kingdom are aware of having access to a former employer’s systems or data after leaving an organization. The...

Miller will serve as primary contact for the sales process and support of WavestoreUSA technologies WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the appointment of Randy Miller as Sales Manager, Eastern USA. Miller serves as the primary contact for the sales process and support of WavestoreUSA technologies throughout MN, IA, MO, OK, TX, and all regions east. Miller is responsible for the pi...

Allegion is changing the way commercial building owners and tenants think about interior building access Allegion plc is highlighting its innovation pipeline, advancements in technology development, and additions to the company's safety and security product portfolio. Electronic locks will be a major component in the evolution of connected and smart-building applications. One product leading the way in the residential sector is the Schlage®Touchscreen Deadbolt. In June, t...

Bollards are raised and lowered by a remotely controlled precision hydraulic power unit In 1998, at the U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, a crash-rated, moveable barricade prevented the attacker’s vehicle from entering the rear compound of the building and, thus, reduced the loss of lives and damage to the facility. Unfortunately, they were not used at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya when it was bombed the same day. However, by September of that year, 14 barrier...

HID Global’s pivCLASS Registration Engine authenticates and registers each FEMA PIV card into its PACS Challenges The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides the foundation for disaster planning and response in the United States when local and state government agencies require support. Now part of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA’s headquarters is in the heart of the nation’s capital, bustling with activity, and is considered one of the...

How often is security used as a selling point? You don’t see it very often. Generally greater security is seen as a necessary evil, a corporate “cost.” Interesting, therefore, to see a company hoping that greater security can help turn around a flagging brand. In this case, security is related to identity protection, and the company is Blackberry. Blackberry recently signed an agreement to purchase Secusmart, a company that specializes in secure communication for governments,...

The 2014 "Partner of the Year" was awarded to Sound Communications Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its 2014 Channel Partners of the Year during its annual Public Safety Partner Summit held in Chicago, Illinois in May. The awards honor partners that show exemplary performance in project wins, customer service and technical innovation. Partner of the Year for Mid-Market Enterprise Intelligence The 2014 “Partner of the Year” was awarded to Sound Communi...