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OnSSI is prepared to meet demanding user requirements by offering 64-bit recording technology in every version of the Company’s industry-leading Ocularis Video Management System (VMS). With a host of new features and increased performance, Ocularis is perfectly positioned to support emerging trends of systems with a higher number of HD and megapixel cameras according to Ken LaMarca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, OnSSI. “Video surveillance and security professionals’ e...

The PSIA specifications deliver a wide range of security solutions based on easily integrated tools and systems “The New Year is still young, and the PSIA already has a variety of projects under way that build on our many accomplishments in 2013. We're planning a Plugfest for products and systems based on our Area Control specification, version 2.0 of which was released late last year. Our Recording and Content Management (RaCM) specification is being enhanced with t...

HID Global’s World Headquarters will be the company’s largest facility worldwide HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the opening of its new World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas. HID Global has initiated its first phase of operations at the state-of-the-art facility ahead of schedule and expects it to be fully operational by Q3 2015. It features 250,000 square feet of manufacturing, offi...

Perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software Protecting the perimeter of airports remains a difficult task across the US. On December 25th 2013, perimeter fence breaches occurred at two separate airports, Newark, New Jersey, and Phoenix, Arizona. In 2013, IHS Estimated electronic perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software alone, or about 9% of the perimeter securi...

As one of the busiest airports in China, Nanchang Changbei International Airport manages over 3.3 million passengers and 34,000 flights per year. In 2010, Changbei Airport began an expansion project that included a new terminal and a second runway. With a total investment of RMB2.5 billion (US$393 million), the objective of the project was to expand in order to accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually by 2020. Challenges Since its completion, the Changbei Airport has become the aviatio...

SightLogix’s SightSensor enables the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed to protect substations for a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting regulatory compliance. Since being installed,...

Kim Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities DVTEL, INC., the leading video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Kim Loy as Vice President, Global Marketing and Chief Product Officer. In her new role, Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities. She will work closely with the company’s R&D team and global sales to closely align marketing goals with strate...

IHS expects electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at CAGRs of 6.9% and 7.8% respectively The increased popularity of electronic access control systems is contributing to the market growth of electric strikes and electromagnetic locks, each of which is forecast to outperform mechanical locks through 2017. IHS expects from 2012 to 2017, global revenues for electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 6.9% and 7.8%...

IHS report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify where the market opportunities are for Safe City projects  FirstNet, a high-speed broadband data network dedicated to public safety using a nationwide spectrum licence, is expected to increase collaboration between emergency responders, a new report from the IHS Security & Fire division has found. Revenues in the American market for electronic security equipment in city surveillance applications to...

Video Insight will donate the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution In an effort to help campuses prevent and combat violence, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – will donate over $250,000 in video surveillance software and hardware to schools and colleges nationwide in 2014 via a new Video Insight School Security Grant. “In this day and age of continued violent acts and thr...

Theia rewarded Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa for his video “Making the faces of Freedom” Theia is pleased to announce the winner of 2013 Video Contest: "Making the Faces of Freedom" submitted by Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa, documenting the time lapse construction of the a new exhibit at the rebuilt National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA following the devastating flood of 2008. The scene was captured t...

The TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program helps K-12 schools enhance security STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, will announce the four winning schools of its $500,000 TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program in the afternoon on Thursday, January 9. The school with the most votes will be awarded a $200,000 grant, while three runners-up will receive grants of $100,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services to help e...

A U.S. economic forecast of 2.3 percent growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) bodes well for security businesses to thrive in a healthy economy in 2014. The Conference Board’s 2.3 percent growth prediction for 2014 is higher than its 1.7 estimate for 2013. Globally, both the physical access control and video surveillance markets are forecast to record healthy growth rates this year. Conference board predictions on housing starts (up 1.16 percent in 2014, compared...

Morse Watchmans system is programmable to recognize specific keys and release them once the three required logins are complete Casinos are cash-based industries that rely on physical controls and strict documentation procedures in order to safeguard large amounts of cash and chips. One of the most critical areas of casino security where these controls come into play is key management. Physical keys are used for access to virtually all of the most sensitive and highly secur...

exacqVision was chosen for its extreme ease of use and its ability to integrate with third-party systems Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the only airport serving as a year-round getaway for two Yellowstone National Park entrances. Established in 1941, the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport provides, operates and safely maintains an aviation facility to service the needs of the flying public in Montana. The 2,481 acre airport enplanes nearly 400,000 passenge...

The certification allows security staff to access Traka intelligent locker systems through OnGuard cardholder credentials Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, announced recently that following testing of its Key Control and Locker Solutions with Lenel OnGuard 2012 and OnGuard 2013, it has been officially Lenel-certified as an OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) partner for those solutions. Lenel, a market leader in integ...

Weighing in at 6.4 ounces and standing a mere 4.2 inches tall, D-Link recently welcomed its newest IP network cloud camera family member to the world, the D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera (DCS-825L). The D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera is the most versatile baby monitoring solution available on the market today, providing at-home and remote monitoring using a smartphone or tablet device and the new free mydlink Baby Mobile app and service. Allowing new moms and dads to keep an eye on their new little...

D-Link recently expanded its line of IP surveillance solutions with the new mydlink Network Video Recorder with HDMI output (DNR-312L), providing a feature-rich, cost-effective DIY surveillance solution for today’s small business owners. Featuring an integrated HDMI port, the new mydlink Network Video Recorder (NVR) provides a standalone solution for viewing up to nine cameras1 on a connected HD monitor, or remotely using the mydlink service and free mydlink apps for smart phones and table...

COMPRO Technology Inc., a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions, recently announced that COMPRO IP cameras are now wider range IP camera compatibility with renowned Synology NAS system, to bring a high quality surveillance solution to the market. The combination of COMPRO IP cameras and Synology NAS system provides a perfect choice for users looking for a convenient mobile surveillance and video recording solution. Now COMPRO’s users are able to create an optimal surv...

BCDVideo announced that all manufactured Access Control and IP Video Recording Servers will feature an embedded recovery module. This technology allows the system to restore the server to the original BCDVideo factory image in cases of disaster recovery. The new feature, called SMARTrecovery, eliminates the customer’s need to search for restore media and allows technicians to easily walk through the recovery process remotely, with no need for an onsite technician. “This is just anoth...

The acquisition will provide a robust platform for integrated offerings Datacard Group, the industry’s best-selling brand of secure identification and card personalisation solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Entrust, Inc., a leader in securing digital identities and information and a Thoma Bravo LLC portfolio company. The acquisition builds on the strengths of each company to enable its customers and partners to deliver better services in highly connected...

Financing is available for any size project over $100,000 in BCDVideo servers and storage BCDVideo, a global manufacturer of IP security storage solutions, has partnered with Franklin Capital Networks (Highland Park, IL) to offer special 120-day interest-free financing for integrators working on large projects with longer-than-usual deployment cycles. Franklin Capital Networks is a twenty-year global pioneer in commercial banking with expertise in asset-based lending as well a...

The acquisition allows Avigilon to expand its end-to-end definition surveillance solutions Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the video analytics company VideoIQ, Inc. for cash consideration of $32 million. The transaction is expected to close in early January 2014. Founded in 2006, VideoIQ has grown to become a leader in real-time intelligent video analytics solutions...

Hardy will be responsible for managing sales and channel marketing operations for D-Link’s security products D-Link recently announced the appointment of Michael Hardy as Vice President of Channel and Enterprise Sales. In his new role, Hardy will be responsible for managing sales and channel marketing operations for D-Link’s networking, storage, IP surveillance, and security products designed to meet the needs of today’s demanding enterprise IT environments....

D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, recently expanded its portfolio of chassis-based switching solutions with the DGS-6608 switch. The DGS-6608 is an eight-slot chassis switch that provides rich L2/L3 forwarding/routing features and enterprise-wide security features for enterprise local area networks (LAN), campus and metropolitan area networks (MAN). Ideal for deployment in environments that require uninterrupted running of networ...

VideoEdge NVR ensures security monitoring operations at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute The urban campus of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is representative of many modern metropolitan healthcare institutions today, with a main campus in a busy city center that takes advantage of every available square inch. New buildings replace existing structures, existing facilities are reconfigured, and as the institutions continue to grow, their footprint expands into surrounding su...

Talkaphone has added a surveillance option to the award-winning ECO TOWER emergency phone tower. The product features a durable and attractive design which marks a new milestone in the evolution of the blue light tower. Featuring the same lightweight aluminum construction for reduced ecological footprint, the new video surveillance arm can be deployed on any existing ECO TOWER emergency phone tower. The new option fits a wide variety of fixed and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) video surveillance cameras,...

Nelson has more than 20 years of practical experience in accounting and finance Identive will move its corporate finance activities from its Europe hub in Ismaning, Germany to its corporate headquarters in California as part of its continuing efforts to simplify its business operations. Along with this move, Brian Nelson has been appointed chief financial officer and secretary of the company, effective December 20, 2013. Nelson is based in California and replaces David Wear, w...

McCoy will be responsible for driving sales at Arecont Vision’s select national systems integrators Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the appointment of Matthew McCoy as the Company’s new Director of Strategic Accounts. Mr. McCoy is a 25+ year veteran in the security industry, where he has developed and refined his skills with companies such as ADT/Tyco, Convergint and most recently with Avigilon.  “M...

The SIA presented Boxer with the award in a ceremony on Capitol Hill The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. SIA presented Boxer with the award in a ceremony on Capitol Hill on Dec. 18. Specifically, SIA recognized Boxer as its 2013 Legislator of the Year for her efforts to enact the School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 (S. 146), w...