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The award winners were chosen from wide array of nominees and each was ranked based on industry experience The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 WSC Women of the Year awards. The awards program honors the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories. This year’s 2014 Women of the Year i...

In China and Russia ONVIF Profile S compliance is becoming mandatory for smaller systems The familiarity and widespread use of ONVIF interfaces in the market are evidence of the success of ONVIF, which was created in 2008 by three manufacturers, Axis, Sony and Bosch. More evidence of success is a growing number of new members and compliant products. All over the world, ONVIF is being embraced – in China and Russia, as examples, ONVIF Profile S compliance is becoming mand...

The two cameras and encoder are part of Marshall Electronics’ new family of 1080p/59.94 IP products Marshall Electronics introduces two new IP cameras that combine high definition video with the low latency needed for real time video monitoring. The VS-577-3GSDI 30x Zoom PTZ Camera and VS-547-3GSDI 30x Zoom Box Camera are designed for security applications in requiring sharp images, powerful zoom, and multiple H.264 streams. The VS-547-3GSDI and VS-577-3GSDI cameras sup...

Advanced features of the VS-104-3GSDI include POE+ and multiple programming interfaces, including ONVIF Marshall Electronics announces the release of the highly anticipated VS-104-3GSDI 1080p60 Full HD IP Video Encoder/Decoder with a max framerate of 60fps @ 1920 x 1080. The VS-104-3GSDI simplifies the delivery of high definition video and embedded audio via an IP network. This all-in-one solution is a simple and cost effective tool for organizations to distribute HD content t...

At ISC West, Marshall will showcase a new feature on the MEI VMS, called “User Sizeable Source Panes” Marshall Electronics announces at ISC West the release of its new complete line of 1080p/59.94 IP products. 2014 will mark the culmination of several years of R&D effort to bring to the Enterprise Security and Surveillance Market a new standard in quality, performance, operability and value in the burgeoning 1080p/59.94 arena. Marshall brings to the enterprise...

The Symmetry EN-2DBC supports two doors and utilizes Power over Ethernet AMAG Technology, the world’s most installed access control and integrated security solution developer, introduces the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC Network Controller. The Symmetry EN-2DBC offers a flexible, easy to install controller option for organizations looking to deploy a distributed IP-based access control system, expand their current access control system, secure only a few doors or upgrade their...

Symmetry V8.0.1 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of Symmetry™ V8.0.1 Access Control software. Symmetry V8.0.1 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and supports Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), has launched a new range of door closers, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology at a competitive price point. The Briton 2300 Series Surface Mounted Closers and 2400 Series Concealed Closers comprise a host of innovative solutions to meet the needs of the healthcare, education and commercial sectors; delivering high quality, precision manufactured uni...

Vicon Industries, Inc., and IQinVision, Inc. , a privately held California corporation, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that is expected to create a global provider of integrated solutions to the video security market. Vicon is a designer and producer of video security and surveillance systems. IQinVision designs and produces high performance HD megapixel IP cameras.   The merger has been approved by the boards of directors of both co...

Tyco provides a growing array of solutions for the most complex of security requirements Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be back at ISC West 2014, April 2-4 in Booth 20011 with a full and innovative technology portfolio that provides a growing array of solutions for the most complex of security requirements. “We are proud to be among the market leaders in nearly every technology seg...

I shot these photos of a room full of video surveillance cameras during my recent tour of Genetec's facilities in Montreal. And the photos don't even show them all. Definitely a lot of cameras, and they're just some of the ones Genetec uses to test and ensure integration with the company's software. How does a company like Genetec, and all the other video management system companies for that matter, integrate all these security cameras into their systems? My visit to Genetec reinforced the ongo...

In today's security market, nothing is really “Made in the USA” – or is it? Most components of security systems today are manufactured in places like China and Korea. Even products that are technically assembled (“made”) in the United States contain many components manufactured overseas. In the global marketplace, does it really matter? Is it fair to characterize goods manufactured overseas as somehow lower in quality? I was thinking about the variables of “M...

The award for Best Deployment, EMEA was awarded to Tufin for SIX’s deployment of SecureApp Tufin Technologies, the market-leading provider of Security Policy Orchestration solutions, recently announced that Info Security Products Guide has named Tufin’s Orchestration Suite and Tufin’s SecureApp as winners of its 2014 Global Excellence Awards. Tufin’s Orchestration Suite™ was honored as a Gold Winner in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today cat...

End users can now manage security alarms with AMAG Technology’s new SymmetryWEB client software. SymmetryWEB allows an unlimited number of users to use the Symmetry™ access control software and manage specific functions from a web interface. The new alarm management feature offers a dynamic view of all new and updated alarms. Security personnel can receive and view real-time alarms, receive live updates, see instructions, enter comments, view card information and clear alarms via Sym...

Aimetis is pleased to announce the launch of its A10D Thin Client™. The Aimetis A10D is a secure, reliable and cost-effective PC alternative designed to easily display 1080p video from 30+ network video manufacturers. It’s the perfect solution for users who need more functionality than a traditional decoder but less complexity and maintenance than a PC based solution. The device is ideal in space constrained environments due to its compact design, easy setup, and flexible installatio...

Hello, glad to meet you. Welcome to my new column, where I will write about the security marketplace from the viewpoint of a “seasoned veteran.” I won't say “old guy,” but suffice it to say that the lady at the grocery store no longer asks if I qualify for the “senior discount.” Somehow she knows. I should start by assuring you, dear reader, that I am a real person. It seems obvious, but in the days of Siri and other “pretend” people, you can't al...

Gates and fencing can keep visitors to one part of a campus away from other parts of the campus The need for more robust security in schools has been brought to the fore by a series of shooting incidents in schools in the US in the last few years. While such incidents are relatively rare, the threat of untoward incidents in schools is real and too serious to be ignored. This article lists some essential steps for school administrators to respond to potential security issues ca...

Vigitron will showcase its Vi3026, the industry's first network PoE switch designed for IP cameras Vigitron invites ISC West 2014 to visit its Booth 6128 to see the most complete line of IP infrastructure products designed for IP CCTV. The company will be showcasing its newest and exciting products and technology. The Vi3026 is the industry's first network PoE switch designed for IP Cameras. Its 525W power supply accommodates the highest number of ports at full 803.at Cl...

ONVIF will also showcase Profile S for video and audio streaming, its first and most widely adopted profile ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently plans for its first-ever exhibit at ISC West, scheduled for April 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Booth 23135 in the New Exhibitor Pavilion, ONVIF will display the recently released Profile C, which extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specif...

Genetec’s SV-32 supports up to 32 cameras, and offer local viewing and recording capabilities Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced the SV-32, the latest offering in its line of turnkey network security appliances. Designed for customers that require a small size Network Video Recorder (NVR)—such as retail and banking organizations—the SV-32 will be able to support up to 32 cameras, and will offer local viewin...

 The Mobile Quote app uses many D-Tools’ workflow concepts, including specification of locations and systems D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced that the Company will demonstrate its new iOS-based iPad® companion app for its flagship product, SIX 2013 at ISC West April 2-4, 2014 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas (D-Tools booth #26135). Available now for D-Tools partners worldwide, the new release adds mobile quotin...

IQinVision’s IQeye Sentinel delivers up to 12MP resolution and is ideal for outdoor applications IQinVision’s next generation IQeye Sentinel delivers up to 12MP resolution and is ideal for outdoor applications that typically cover wider fields of view. It offers vibrant, crisp images using cutting-edge imaging sensor and encoder technology capable of producing 4K Ultra HD video at 30 frames per second. The new Sentinel offers approximately 6 times the pixels...

Agent Vi’s savVi presents real-time event detection, video search and business intelligence applications Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture, video analytics software, announces the launch of its innovative video analytics product, savVi™. A unified software platform encompassing the most comprehensive video analytics offering available in the surveillance industry, savVi presents real-time event detection, video se...

The Morpho 3D Face Reader provides lightning-speed, hands-free access to offices and restricted areas Iris Recognition from a distance Physical security in high throughput environments is fast, easy and highly accurate with non-intrusive iris recognition from as much as 4 feet away. Intelligent Video based Facial Recognition Security officers can receive alerts triggered by facial recognition watch-lists against live video. When a person of interest enters the camera view,...

Dallmeier’s SeMSy security management system controls video surveillance at the casino The Kiowa Casino provides 60,000 square feet (over 5,500 m2) of undiluted Las Vegas-style gambling excitement. Guests can choose from more than 900 slot machines with the latest games. If that is not enough, gambling tables for such classic games as Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold-Em and 3 Card Poker await. The casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provision is also made for the...

The Milestone Husky appliances featuring automatic device discovery with wizards for configuring the entire system Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces extended availability for the Milestone Husky Series of network video recorder (NVR) appliances. These NVR appliances – preinstalled with Milestone’s XProtect® video management software (VMS) – will be available in 2014 Q2 in Europe, Middle East and...

Rick Meyer, Executive Director, Friendship Village of Bloomington says, “In my sixth year at the Village, it became very clear to me and my staff how time-consuming and unwieldy our old access control system had become. The community opened in 1979, thirty-two years ago, and the existing access control system had been in place for fifteen years. We realised it was at the end of the road; it was clearly time for us to find a more modern and user-friendly system.”...

ISONAS' IP Bridge Brings Traditional Panel Based Access Control Solutions To The IP Era. Many of their customers have traditional panel access control systems installed and are looking to upgrade to the newest IP technology; the obstacle of the cost of a rip and replace stands in the way. ISONAS has come up with a solution, the PowerNet IP Bridge. The IP Bridge allows customers to connect the modern IP-networked world and legacy Wiegand systems. Traditional and IP enabled panels can be replaced...

A10 Networks begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "ATEN” A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, March 21 to celebrate the company's completion of its initial public offering and first day of trading. A10 Networks begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "ATEN." To highlight this company milestone, Founder and CEO Lee Chen, joined by members of A10 Networks' leadership tea...

Michael Losier will serve the Greater Boston area AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Losier as Business Development Manager serving the Greater Boston area. Prior to joining AlliedBarton, Losier held several succeeding positions at DTZ, formerly UNICCO Service Company in Boston, including Director of Operations, Regional Operations Manager and Maintenance...