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Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

STANLEY Security donated $1 to WWP for each visitor whose badge was scanned at the company’s booth STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013) in Chicago, IL in September As part of a broader initiative with the nonprofit organization by Stanley Black & Decker, STA...

The system consists of a combination of Keyscan’s single-door and multi-door control panels Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. This year UFC will continue to bring us legendary battles, shocking finishes, and h...

Technology Showcase provides extensive information about Samsung’s core cameras and VMS technologies Following the successful launch of Technology Showcase campaign this week in New York, Samsung Techwin America has announced a full schedule detailing the dates and locations across North America where attendees may participate locally. Designed for end users, architects, engineers, industry analysts and system integrators, the Technology Showcase is a product-focused sem...

Waxenberg has experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics and network security To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions, as vice-president of sales and marketing. "Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a majo...

iOmniscient’s MD will describe the company's involvement in several Smart City projects The MD of iOmniscient will give a talk about IQ Smart Cities at the Secured Cities Conference in Baltimore. She will describe iOmniscient’s involvement in several Smart City projects including the Singapore Smart City test bed which is perhaps the most sophisticated Smart City implementation that the company has undertaken so far. The focus is on making cities safe, smart and ef...

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organizations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organizations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organizational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

Comprehensive and robust security programs and policies are required for adequate data security Over the last decade, we have entered a new era of physical and logical access control. We are now living in an increasingly mobile world where our phones do more than just make a simple call – employees can now open doors and enter secure areas, as well as access computers, corporate data networks and associated information assets with just a single mobile device.  Furth...

The integration pairs infnias’ eIDC32 door controllers and Savance’s EIOBoard infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control software and hardware, recently announced a strategic integration partnership with Savance, a leading provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. The integration pairs two cutting-edge technologies—infnias’ Ethernet-enabled, PoE-powered eIDC32 door controllers, and Savance’s powerful...

Video and video analytics has been the fastest growing portion of the perimeter security industry since 2010 Video surveillance cameras and analytics continue to be pushed out toward the perimeter at a high rate and are becoming an integral part of electronic perimeter security solutions. According to a recent report published by IHS, the global market for intelligent devices in perimeter security applications is forecast to top $200 million in 2013. Historically, sensors hav...

Core4 will play an instrumental role in further expanding OnSSI’s market share in these important territories OnSSI announced recently that Core4 Technologies of Bloomington, MN, will be representing sales for the company’s flagship Ocularis Video Management Software platform in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. With 60 years of collective experience in the security and electrical markets, Core4 will play an instrumental role in further e...

WavestoreUSA will participate in Secured Cities and ISC East this month WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for professional surveillance applications, announces the release of Version 5.40 of its cost-effective, user-friendly video management software, a platform that delivers more flexibility and systems functionality. As with previous versions of WavestoreUSA VMS, enhancements have been made to ensure V5.40 is the most intuit...

Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas Verint Systems Inc. announces its participation in a conference focused on promoting security strategies for Safe Cities. During the Secured Cities event, Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions designed specifically for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas. The Verint Safe City solution combines preventive detection...

North Nine recently announced updates to their SOLVE product. SOLVE (Simple On-Line Visualization Engine) allows users to see security threats as they occur, track malicious activity in real time and provides users with actionable data and intelligence so they can fight back. Major changes in this update include even faster performance and expanded reporting for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP). Conventus, a leading national security consultancy, will bring the product to market as the exclusi...

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...

The Annual Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list is developed from an estimated 5,000 companies AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announced recently that it is named a 2014 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine. To help promote the release of the list, Jerold Ramos, Director of Strategic Recruiting and Military Liaison for AlliedBarton, is participating in the November 11, NASDAQ Clos...

Identive’s improved performance in Q3 is a positive backdrop to its transition Identive reported its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2013. Highlights of the Quarter Included: New management team begins simplification and focus of business 14% revenue growth year over year Achievement of $0.6 million adjusted EBITDA Gross proceeds from private placement of $7.1 million Strong demand for our cloud-based SaaS and NFC consumer product...

Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP network solutions Low-voltage distribution leader Alarmax, recognized as having one of the industry's broadest selections of security solutions, and Moxa recently announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Alarmax will distribute Moxa's hardened IP network video surveillance products and high-performance edge-to-core industrial Ethernet solutions. Moxa manufactures an array of industrial-grade IP...

The BIOGUARD system meets the demanding needs of correctional center environments The sheriff's office is stepping up their booking system to keep tabs on their inmates and make sure the wrong person isn't released. After Rocky Marquez pretended to be another inmate to escape from a Maricopa County jail last year, the sheriff's office decided to make changes. Since March, they've been scanning something not even identical twin inmates can share. "Fingerprints are different," S...

Brivo's ACS OnSite Aparato is ideal for institutions that need security data stored in their own networks Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that as of October 30, 2013 its pre-cloud end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and certificate path validation software has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution by the General Services Administration (GSA). The approval means that B...

Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings and  networking Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will host the Z-Wave Alliance Unplug Fest & Developers Forum session at their Carlsbad, CA headquarters on November 12-14, 2013. The Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings, networking and a first look at the new Z-Wave N...

The exacqVision solution enables Cherish to conduct interviews in both of their interview rooms simultaneously The Cherish Center provides education and advocacy for children related to abuse and neglect. By conducting forensic interviews, The Cherish Center works to prevent, aid in response to and stop child abuse from happening. Since its inception in August 2009, this non-profit organization in Noblesville, Indiana has served more than 450 abuse cases. By state and federal...

Bosch AutoDome and EnviroDome pan-tilt-zoom cameras are installed throughout the city Lancaster Community Safety Coalition The Lancaster Community Safety Coalition is a nonprofit organization formed to prevent crime in the nation's oldest inland city - Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The organization's mission is to enhance public safety and the quality of life in Lancaster by engaging the community and advancing current crime prevention strategies. The Coalition uses a three-pronge...

The collaborated display will show enhanced image quality and system versatility MESSOA Technologies Inc. will be teaming up with NUUO to make its debut appearance at the upcoming ISC East on November 20 in New York City, USA. The two long-term partners together will showcase intelligent video management solutions that combine superior image quality and system versatility for various applications in front of the crowd. Through the ONVIF open-platform standards and SDK integra...

Robyn Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon all access control related sales in the Midwest U.S. Robyn Broadway has joined Secura Key as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Secura Key is a leading global supplier of Access Control security products. In her new position, Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon, all Access Control related sales in the Midwest U.S. According to Charlie Anthony, Secura Key’s Vice President of Sales...

Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the security industr  Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced that security industry veteran Geoffrey Bauer has joined the company as Program Manager for the North American Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Program. Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in t...

Mission 500's goal in Colombia is to sponsor 500 additional needy children through World Vision’s child sponsorship program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing its efforts on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, secured another 60 child sponsorships at its October 9 launch in Bogota, Colombia. The launch, which took place during an ALAS (Latin American Security Association) gala dinner, coincided with t...

Through a new joint technology agreement with OnSSI, BCDVideo (Northbrook, IL) is launching the new EVO Appliance Series. Purpose-built specifically to deliver the functionality of OnSSI’s Ocularis Video Management System (VMS), the EVO Series provides a cost-efficient turnkey video surveillance solution ideal for small and medium business applications. For stand-alone sites or organizations with multiple locations requiring central monitoring, the EVO Series is designed to upgrade or rep...