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Steve Singer will examine the capability of hardware IP Intelligent Packet Engines and the interrelated role of security software INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Steve Singer, VP of worldwide field applications engineering at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the 2014 Multicore Developers Conference being held May 7-8 in Santa Clara, California, USA. Mr. Singer will present ‘Meeti...

Every Security System Has a Story Our industry’s technology solutions are at work almost everywhere, if you think about it. You might see Kelvin Hughes high-resolution radar pictures providing protection for Maryland’s oyster beds. At the 2014 Oscars, Axis pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras kept watch around the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. At The Marque, an exclusive membership club in Houston, Texas, MorphoTrak 3D facial recognition technology secures access and enables the club to be &...

Ideal COTS solutions take cost, customization and convenience into account Physical identity and access management (PIAM) software enables streamlined management of security identities across disparate physical security systems. In this article, Ajay Jain, President and CEO of Quantum Secure, explains that PIAM software can ensure synchronized and policy-based on- and off-boarding of each individual identity by integrating physical with logical systems. It would also ascer...

IPSR helps their customers by selecting the right security product for their application IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), a leading manufacturer’s representative firm dedicated to the security industry, recently announced that the company has redefined the meaning of being a manufacturer’s representative and has become one of the largest security rep firms in the U.S.  Within four years, the company has seen exponential growth due to their market knowledge, t...

AMAG's Senior Systems Design Analyst will be presenting a Vertical Market Specialist Workshop at PSA-TEC 2014 AMAG Technology’s Senior Systems Design Analyst, Adam Shane will be presenting at PSA-TEC 2014 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado, May 6, 2014. He is part of a panel that will be presenting a day-long Vertical Market Specialist Workshop, which is included in the weeklong conference put on by PSA Security. As a proud Gold Sponsor of PSA-TEC, AMAG will be offer...

Privacy or Security? Privacy: Does it really exist? Does it matter? You still hear about privacy concerns in our market, but in many ways the privacy ship has sailed. A session on privacy at ISC West reminded me how much privacy expectations have changed in the era of Facebook. Now people think nothing of posting personal information in a public forum that clearly identifies who they are. What a shift from the days when anonymous screen names both protected identities and encouraged greater c...

There seems to be genuine uncertainty amongst manufacturers at the future direction for HD, low-latency video provision Growing slice of the $13 billion video surveillance equipment market or small-time niche which can never keep up with the double-digit growth rates for network surveillance? It’s a very different outlook for HD CCTV technology, depending on who you speak to. There are those who see the growing revenues and a viable alternative to HD IP cameras for many...

Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, is showcasing its support for A&E partners through outstanding project-implementation tools like BIM Revit. The software has enjoyed great popularity since its release and enhances the availability of the company’s IP portfolio on the popular building information modeling (BIM) web service Autodesk Seek. The BIM-ready IP camera lineup, including accessories,...

VIDEOTEC will make its PSA debut at PSA-TEC 2014 in Westminster, CO PSA Security Network is excited to announce a new vendor partnership with VIDEOTEC. Videotec’s integrated outdoor CCTV applications have been distributed for more than twenty-five years and are currently being used in thousands of prestigious security projects worldwide, including important traffic and urban monitoring installations and very high-risk oil & gas and on/offshore marine environments. V...

Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security solutions, has opened new doors by joining hands with Grandstream GXV IP Video Cameras for IP-based surveillance solutions. Enterprise and SME customers worldwide can implement a comprehensive and reliable video surveillance solution for improved security and business productivity using the Matrix NVR400 (Network Video Recorder) and Grandstream IP Cameras. Matrix SATATYA NVR400 now supports Grandstream camera models GXV 35...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: Industry leading ge...

Bosch Security Escort is a wireless help-call system that allows operators to locate people in distress Home Harbor is an assisted living community of large efficiencies, one and two-bedroom apartments that are complete with full kitchens, private entries, patios and spacious common areas. The facility is designed for seniors who are aged 62 and older and offers a range of care options to give residents choice and flexibility. The organization's desire is to protect and e...

PVP works with the Premier Owner Program to enhance relationship between PSA vendors and integrators PSA Security Network is excited to announce Allegion’s inclusion in the Premier Vendor Program. This program works hand-in-hand with our Premier Owner Program to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators, resulting in optimal pricing and service. “PSA has been a great customer to Allegion and we are excited to be a PVP partner. We value this part...

Salient Systems will make its PSA debut at TEC 2014 in Westminster Salient Systems Corporation, a leader in hybrid video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with PSA Security Network. Salient Systems’ CompleteView ™ is an enterprise level video surveillance platform based on open architecture. CompleteView video management software coupled with the video optimised PowerProtect hardware platform scales from entry level to ente...

Sony’s IP cameras were selected for their ability to stream over a wireless mesh network The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world. After the 2012 race was canceled due to Superstorm Sandy, a record number of runners turned out for the return of the marathon in 2013. More than 50,000 people finished the race, the most ever in any marathon. In addition to the runners, more than two million onlookers lined the 26.2-mile route as it wound through all five o...

The DNV-rated MPC-2240 is a marine-grade 24" touchscreen LCD panel computer for ship navigation Moxa announced that it will be showcasing its new 24" marine-grade panel computer at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Booth 12218 in Houston, Texas, from May 5 to 8. The DNV-rated MPC-2240 is a marine-grade 24" touchscreen LCD panel computer engineered specifically for ship navigation and will be demoed live at the show. In addition to the MPC-2240, Moxa will also be...

From being a buzzword today, Big Data is poised to have a large impact on the physical security market with numerous practical applications in preventing and fighting crime. I’ve been hearing a lot about "Big Data" and its impact on the physical security market. Wikipedia tells us that Big Data involves using larger and larger sets of data points to find correlations that can “spot business trends, determine quality of research, prevent diseases, link legal citations, combat crime,...

Sony’s X Series of IP cameras are the company’s first to be rated for use on board buses and trains The X Series mini dome IP cameras from Sony Electronics won the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) for the “Best of Video Surveillance Cameras IP” Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday, April 2. “We are pleased that the SIA has recognized Sony’s X Series of IP cameras for their exceptiona...

Bon Securs Hospital, Galway, has integrated the SALTO XS4 Locker Lock into the drug and medicine cabinets used within a new build extension to the hospital to control when and by whom patient medication can be accessed.Bon Secours Hospital Galway is a 120 bed acute care facility, providing a wide range of surgical and medical services. It is part of the Bon Secours Health System, the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland, and currently admits 18,000 patients per annum, comprising 6,000...

Tamron USA, Inc. recently announced the release date of its new advanced All-In-One™ zoom lens, designed exclusively for DSLRs with APS-C size image sensors, that provides an amazing 18.8X zoom ratio. The Canon and Nikon mount models will be launched simultaneously. The launch date of the Sony mount model will be announced at a later date. Since the launch in 1992 of the 28-200mm (Model 71D) high-power zoom lens - which featured a revolutionary compact, lightweight design - Tamron has bee...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW7 wireless Ethernet link that is designed for high throughput point-to-point or multi-point applications. The NW7 supports up to 240Mbps throughput using MIMO technology and is ideal for use as a High Throughput Back Haul Link for installations that require connecting to more than one Ethernet device. It sup...

Middle Atlantic has expanded its SNE Series Security Network Enclosure offering with seismic certification and other innovative options to maximize its versatility over a wide breadth of security applications. A purpose-built series designed to meet the specific requirements of IP, analog and hybrid security systems that incorporate elements of both, SNE is available in four configurations to fit system type, wiring needs, ventilation requirements and cabinet location. Seismic Certification S...

Vigitron introduces the Vi2202, a 2-port 60W PoE Midspan, designed to meet the growing requirements of high power IP cameras. Its built-in power supply enables each port to provide up to aggregated 60W. For higher power applications, it can be combined with Vi1120 external power supply to provide up to 60W PoE on each port.      The Vi2202 Midspan is compliant to IEE 802.3af/at. It also supports most nonstandard PoE loads with a single or dual PD for up to 60W. It is te...

VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI recorder at this year’s ISC West VITEK Industrial Video Products, Inc. from Valencia, CA won at the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the Best in Show honors for Personnel, Loss Prevention and Asset Tracking Solutions Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI...

Sentry360 360-degree fisheye ultra HD cameras are integrated into the CTA’s existing video management system Sentry360, a USA-based manufacturer of advanced ultra HD surveillance cameras and systems, announced the successful deployment of the largest 360-degree surveillance camera system in mass transit history. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system, servicing the city of Chicago and 35 surrounding sub...

AccessData, the leader in incident resolution solutions, recently announces the market launch of InSight Platform™, an advanced cybersecurity solution enabling enterprises to adeptly eradicate and resolve the rapidly accelerating volume of cyber-attacks and data incidents amidst the broad adoption of big data, cloud and mobility. With the growth in advanced persistent threats and cyberattacks, most recently with the Heartbleed vulnerability and major US and UK retailer breaches, enterpris...

SRI has integrated its Iris biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that SRI International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. SRI has integrated its Iris on the Move® (IOM) N-Glance™ biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management...

The mechanical lock industry is experiencing an increased penetration of Chinese suppliers into the international market Despite the growing popularity of access control systems driving the adoption of electronic locking devices, mechanical locks are not projected to falter any time soon. Mechanical locks are forecast to have a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2013 to 2017, a new report from IHS. While access control is driving the penetration of elect...

In support of Earth Day 2014, ABM is highlighting its ABM’s GreenCare program ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced recently that it has joined the prestigious ‘Sustainability 50’, part of the World 50. The World 50 is an organization that brings together senior executives from Global 1,000 companies to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery.  “We’re proud to join this exclusive group of companies whose sustain...

Talkaphone has introduced its updated LED Lighted Surface Mount Accessory featuring a new sleek, contemporary contoured design that improves the functionality of an emergency phone in small areas where both space-savings and security are desired. The emergency phone faceplate is illuminated by an ultra-bright, long-lasting LED panel light at all times, making it ideal for poorly lit outdoor locations. The customisable lettering on both sides helps make the unit recognizable as an emergency phon...