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OnSSI announces new titles for two key executives and the addition of an industry channel veteran OnSSI announces a number of personnel changes within the company to better serve their needs as they continue to take the lead in delivering innovative video management solutions to the security market. Changes within the organization include new titles for two key executives and the addition of an industry channel veteran to grow and strengthen inter-industry relationships. Newl...

The acquisition expands HID Global’s ability to provide most secure identity solutions around the world HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired IdenTrust, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for globally interoperable digital identities that can authenticate, encrypt, and create electronic signatures for every type of transaction or activity where proof of identity is essential. The acquisition significantly expan...

AISG will provide gaming security expertise from its booth at the event American Integrated Security Group (AISG) will exhibit at the “biggest casino surveillance event of the year” this February at the World Game Protection Conference (WGPC) in Las Vegas. AISG will provide gaming security expertise from Booth #3M at the WGPC trade show, to be hosted this year by the M Resort Las Vegas from Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 24-26. WPGC is an annual international conference a...

infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control hardware and software, has launched the company’s new Mobile Credential. Mobile Credential extends the capabilities of an infinias access control solution to users’ smartphones—delivering enhanced security and convenient authorized access to designated doors at a facility. infinias Mobile Credential provides complete access control functionality, allowing a user to present their credential via the network. Users...

Cain is responsible for all finance functions as the company expands its business Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a 35-year reputation built on innovation and customer service, has named Kelly Cain as the company’s Chief Financial officer, effective immediately. Cain will serve as a core member of the Matrix Systems leadership team, responsible for all finance functions as the company expands its business in both emerging and establ...

3M will display its Cloud Library and SelfCheck Interface at ALA Midwinter Meeting and OLA Super Conference 3M Library Systems announces the Canadian launch of the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System. Highly anticipated, this expansion makes Canada the first country outside of the U.S. to gain access to the service. 3M Library Systems is discussing the upcoming expansion at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, January 24-28 in Philadelphia, Pa. Canada’s...

Bosch control panels are being chosen by a growing number of dealers a.p.i. Monitoring, a service provider for independent dealers across North America, has recently installed a CONETTIX D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/Gateway to add support for IP communications from Bosch intrusion systems. Serving 300,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada from its seven central stations and one disaster recovery center, the company has already offered monitoring for Bosch systems using...

Karnes previously held executive and senior leadership roles at Yahoo!, WebEx, Virage, and Cinebase Software 3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced that Jeff Karnes has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing and will spearhead the company’s retail analytics initiative. "Jeff joins 3VR at an important time," said Al Shipp, CEO of 3VR. "His impressive background in video technology and ability to work across a range of industries will be tremendous...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, recently announced four new Outdoor Infrared Weatherproof IP Cameras for the SMB, Enterprise, and Consumer markets. The four new IP cameras, GXV3672_HD_36, GXV3672_FHD_36, GXV3674_FHD_VF, and GXV3610_FHD expand the model selection within Grandstream’s outdoor IP Cameras while offering users a variety of form factors, video resolution and lens options that allow for the creation of a...

The Zwipe biometric card is DESFIRE EV1 and MIFARE Classic compatible Zwipe recently announced that it will introduce its new, next-generation biometric card, a contactless smart card credential with on-card fingerprint reading, at the ISC West Exhibition to be held at Las Vegas’ Sands Convention Center April 2-4. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards...

LILIN announces that users of URC’s Total Control now have full integration of LILIN’s IP Video Cameras. The integration with URC means users can now implement the complete line of LILIN IP cameras with URC’s Total Control® product. Users can gain piece of mind, by viewing their surveillance cameras live from any URC Total Control touch panel, Wi-Fi based remote control, or a smartphone or tablet within the commercial or residential premises. LILIN’s top-of-the-line...

3VR VisionPoint Retail Analytics transforms raw data from surveillance video into real-time, actionable insights 3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced the launch of a line of in-store video analytics at the National Retail Federation 103rd Annual Convention & Expo. 3VR VisionPoint Retail Analytics generate incredible value for brick-and-mortar merchants by transforming raw data from surveillance video into real-time, actionable insights. "3VR was our top...

Exacq Technologies is pleased to announce a new integration with Software House's C•Cure 9000 version 2.20 security and event management system. C•Cure 9000 is a powerful access control system that uses multiple CPU cores and 64-bit operating systems, making it one of the fastest and most secure industry solutions.  The integration of C•CURE 9000 and exacqVision VMS software provides an environment where video and access control events are combined into one powerful solution...

AlliedBarton increased its military hiring efforts by 12% in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2013, fully supporting their Hire Our Heroes initiatives. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military organizations such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency established to develop...

Ultra Electronics ID, one of the world’s leading ID card printer manufacturers, announces UltraSecure, a new line of technology cards designed for all proximity access-control systems. To create the perfect card, Ultra distilled 20 years of experience in designing card personalization equipment into the ideal access control credential. UltraSecure cards are the most convenient and cost-effective solution to upgrade or replace regular HID clamshell, ISOProx or ISOprox II cards. UltraSecure...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.10 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with the company’s network video surveillance systems. The latest version introduces support for exacqVision ESM, expanded two-way audio functionality, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. Version 5.10 adds support for the new exacqVisi...

SpotterRF radar increases the ability of dam security teams to conduct surveillance around the clock SpotterRF recently announced the integration of its M600C compact surveillance radar to the City of San Diego’s outdoor security network and camera positioning systems. The solution increases the security posture at the Public Utility Department’s Security Operations Center, providing enhanced detection capabilities to protect it’s critical infrastructure and...

Tri-Ed Pittsburgh is managed by industry veteran Tammy Kleinerman Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, continues to grow and expand its North American footprint and is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tri-Ed Pittsburgh is managed by industry veteran Tammy Kleinerman, who has worked in multiple facets of the security industry over the past 20 plus years. Tammy's experience spans central station, s...

Pelco announced that Mission 500 has been selected as its new flagship charity Mission 500 was featured at two important industry events during the final week of November 2013. At the Pelco by Schneider Electric World Vision Kisongo Experience tour on November 19, Mission 500 and World Vision, a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, pr...

Exacq Technologies’ new Enterprise System Manager (ESM) provides constant health monitoring of exacqVision enterprise recorders. Inspect the health of exacqVision recorders and attached cameras from ESM’s intuitive browser interface on any PC, tablet or smart phone. Receive e-mail notifications of critical problems. Quickly drill-down for details through ESM’s powerful visual interface. Schedule and push out software updates during non-peak hours to receive latest features with...

Suppliers of software platforms will be able to incorporate video that is recorded on Wavestore devices It may not yet be ratified, but Wavestore customers can be assured that they are working closely with other ONVIFProfile G developers to ensure they can pass on all the benefits of the specification that covers the storage, search, retrieval and playback of video on clients that support recording capabilities and on-board storage. ONVIF encompasses devices ranging from camer...

HID Advantage Partner program includes increased investments that are focused on partner relationships and strategy alignment HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company has expanded its channel partner program as part of its Genuine HID commitment to enhance value for customers worldwide. The HID Advantage Partner Program includes a complete range of benefits that will enable partner readiness and open doors to new business...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the release of the next generation of its world-renowned IQeye Alliance-mx HD megapixel series of cameras. One of the company’s most successful cameras for both indoor and outdoor use, the Alliance-mx not only includes the increased processing power needed to run analytics or VMS applications at the edge, it also features WDR, built-in IR illumination, on-camera storage, two-way audio and true day/ni...

The Mission 500 CSR Award honors a security company that has made a significant contribution to those in need Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for both the 2014 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 3rd, 2014 during ISC West in Las Veg...

It’s “eyes front” for Christie, a world leader in control room display technology, with the introduction of a new front access video wall cube product that enables seamless high performance rear projection video wall displays with minimal installation and maintenance space required. All the benefits of Christie’s latest and brightest Entero HB DLP LED-based technology display are available in a platform that allows video wall cubes to be positioned directly against a rear...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has introduced a reliable, intuitive and scalable network video recorder (NVR) for a full range of surveillance applications. The DVTEL Horizon NVR platform delivers the same reliability and high performance as the company's powerful Latitude Video Management System. Its technology and feature set is targeted specifically at smaller, efficiency driven surveillance deployments to view, record and playback high-quality video and audio. The o...

Other sponsors of the Tahdooahnippah match include Wind River Harley-Davidson and Comanche Nation Casino American Integrated Security Group (AISG) is accustomed to developing and deploying innovative integrated security systems across the nation. But later this month, AISG will be ringside in Oklahoma City hoping to help boxer George ‘Comanche Boy’ Tahdooahnippah deliver a knockout. Tahdooahnippah – known in the ring as Comanche Boy – is a professional...

Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the AD-201 compliant standalone electronic lock is available for United States Federal Agency buildings using PIV and PIV-I credentials. It features a FIPS 201-1 compliant multi-technology plus keypad reader (FMK) that reads both 13.56 MHz smart cards and 125 kHz proximity cards. The AD-201 is the first standalone integrated electronic lock to achieve FIPS 201-1 compliance. The innovative modular...

The PSIA is committed to providing integrators and security end users with specifications that deliver true interoperability. The recent upgrade of PSIA’s Area Control specification sets a high bar for vendors, which helps ensure plug-and-play compatibility among PSIA-compliant products. In December, the PSIA released Version 2.0 of the specification and made it open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA members. Area Control 2.0 incorporates PSIA’...

Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) announces a new high-definition underwater camera. “This year promises to be very exciting beginning with the release of the first high-definition underwater hemispheric camera,” says OPT’s President Robert Aston. The OPT-09P is the first of several new high-definition models planned for 2014. The OceanCam OPT-09P provides hemispheric viewing, internal recording and captures a 360-degree view without any moving parts. It delivers high-definiti...