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The growing popularity of hardware-inclusive billing models has potential to reshape the video surveillance industry Much like the mobile phone industry, the video surveillance industry is turning towards a recurring monthly revenue model that includes the cost of hardware into a monthly service fee, according to a new report from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight. The world market for video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) is expected to...

The Vess demonstration will highlight how the integrated solution can reduce complexity and costs At ASIS 2013, PROMISE Technology, a recognized global leader in the storage industry and the leading developer of high-performance storage solutions for the video surveillance market, will be at Booth #2223 demonstrating the PROMISE Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance for IP video surveillance solutions. The demonstration of Vess will allow customers to discover how the i...

The educational session, “The Future of NFC Enabled Mobile Devices,” will be held on September 24 Attendees to the ASIS Exhibition September 24-26 will be able to learn how both corporate and university campuses have implemented successful Near Field Communications (NFC) aptiQmobile deployments. The newest pilot, Heartland Payment Systems, the fifth largest payments processor in the United States, is now deploying employee owned Android smart phones as an access cr...

The AlliedBarton Challenge creates an opportunity for attendees to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, expands their award-winning commitment to hiring military veterans and their families at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 24-27, 2013.  The AlliedBarton C...

New camera models S15, D15 and V15 are developed from their already successful predecessor series MOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, continues to innovate and expands its IP surveillance and security solutions portfolio with the development of a comprehensive line of five-megapixel cameras, and a firmware update that includes lowlight exposure optimisation software. MxLEO The new Lowlight Exposure Optimisation (MxLEO)...

 Verint will be at ASIS International Annual Seminar & Exhibits at McCormick Place in Chicago Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced enhancements and new functionality to its Nextiva® portfolio, a comprehensive suite of video and situation management solutions designed specifically for an array of verticals, including critical infrastructure and enterprise environments. Over the past decade, the number and types of risks facing critical infrastructure sites...

Cisco team will show how security end-users are solving interoperability issues with PSIA specifications See PSIA specifications in action at their Enterprise User Interoperability Showcase on September 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago! The Cisco internal Safety and Security Team (SSBR) monitors over 10,000 access control readers and over 60,000 alarm and intrusion points at Cisco buildings globally, so it needs to easily monitor alarms from disparate access con...

The three-day networking conference will feature 40 educational sessions from Honeywell technology experts The clock is ticking to register for Honeywell’s largest-ever gathering of its authorized security dealers at the CONNECT 2013 conference Nov. 7-10 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE. Representatives from Honeywell’s three largest dealer organizations—First Alert Professional (FAP), Commercial Security Systems (CSS) and Honeywell Integrated Security...

Krista Aldama will focus on developing new business for MOBOTIX Corp. MOBOTIX Corp., an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Krista Aldama as the company’s new Business Development Manager, serving the Southeastern United States. The expansion of the company’s North American sales force is in response to growing demand for its megapixel video surveillance technologies, which are based...

P2000 system integrates video surveillance, fire alarms and building management systems Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technology and services, now offers more options for customers to protect their people, property and assets. The company will unveil updates to its P2000 security management system, now compatible with Authentic Mercury™ access control hardware from Mercury Security Corporation®, the world’s largest provider of open platform acce...

Christie's booth will feature three different integrated options for video wall display Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, will showcase its integrated, high performance, high resolution mission critical video display wall solutions at ASIS 2013, the world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry, September 24-26 in Chicago, Illinois. Purpose-built for control rooms in security and surveillance applications, Christ...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has added the bullet 2000 AN, the bullet 4000 AN family, and the FLEXIDOME micro 1000 AN to its portfolio of analog cameras. These new 960H cameras capture more pixels per target object for a maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL – the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard. Ideal for capturing fine scene details, they are capable of producing video images with 30 percent higher resolution than previous generation analog sensors. FLEXIDOME micro 1000 A...

AXIS Camera Companion 2.10 includes support for 360° overview recording with de-warped views Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced version 2.10 of the popular and award-winning AXIS Camera Companion software, an easy-to-use digital surveillance solution for installations of 16 cameras or less. The new version of the free software client offers additional features to improve usability, mobile viewing and storage options, and...

The AXIS M3026-VE features enhanced capacity for video streaming and intelligent video applications Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently presents the vandal-resistant and outdoor-ready AXIS M3026-VE Fixed Dome Network Camera that provides up to 3-megapixel and HDTV 1080p resolution with a 106° horizontal angle of view. AXIS M3026-VE is a discreet and affordably-priced mini dome ideal for areas that require outdoor day and night sur...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces new two-, three- and five-megapixel IP cameras in dome, mini-dome, bullet and box styles. The new IP cameras offer features such as multiple video streams, H.264 video compression, vandal resistant housings, IP66 weatherization rating, wide dynamic range (WDR), auto iris control, two-way audio and PoE power. All cameras are ONVIF 2.2 profile S compliant and integrate to popula...

Raytec CCTV illuminators help to secure area, protect volunteers and patrons, and reduce crime Lighting specialists Raytec have provided energy and cost saving LED illuminators to increase security and deter crime for a not-for-profit housing charity in NJ, USA.  "Habitat for Humanity", a not-for-profit, international housing development charity, approached specialist network integrator MTS Intelligent Surveillance, and asked them to design and install a surveillance sys...

Rodrigues brings 10 years of experience in network environments including IP surveillance systems WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced the appointment of Emerson Rodrigues to the role of Applications Engineer. Rodrigues will serve as a primary technical resource for the robust network of WavestoreUSA installers, manufacturer’s representatives, consultants and end users. Rod...

MG Squared’s Lowering System is used in intelligent transportation system (ITS) and secure perimeter installations At ASIS 2013, MG Squared will demonstrate the integration of its Lowering System with MIC Series 550 high-speed pan-tilt-zoom cameras from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. MG Squared’s Lowering System is a device used frequently in intelligent transportation system (ITS) and secure perimeter installations. The device makes it even easier and safer to insta...

The facial recognition can handle crowded environments and allows the attendant to easily identify visitors University of San Francisco (USF) founded in 1855, is listed as a Tier One National University in the 2013 U.S. News & World Report and has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the seventh straight year. As of September 7, 2012 (Census Date), USF enrolled 10,017 stud...

Tri-Ed provides state-of-the-art solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV and IP Video Tri-Ed Distribution is very pleased to welcome OnSSI as a new vendor partner. The frontrunner in the development of comprehensive IP video surveillance control and management, OnSSI’s Ocularis software offers intelligent detection and delivery plus the most advanced means of video monitoring and investigation. Designed to meet the need for proactive, results-or...

PSIA's Enterprise User Showcase will take place at ASIS 2013 The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's Enterprise User Showcase is less than a week away! Their agenda is full, with top security users and leading industry thinkers set to discuss the real world value of the PSIA's security specifications. Join them at 4:30 p.m. on September 23 at the Hilton Chicago in the Waldorf Room for: Cisco Systems' internal Safety and Security Team and senior manager Deon Chatt...

HID Global announces its expansion of pivCLASS product portfolio of credential authentication solutions HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has expanded its pivCLASS® product portfolio with an extensive family of credential authentication solutions that enables customers to comply with government physical access control mandates. The pivCLASS suite now incorporates a comprehensive family of software solutions from Codeben...

Companies that have developed a culture of openness can provide and receive feedback at all levels “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down” is an old Japanese saying that took hold in our post World War II corporate America culture. This phrase encourages an unspoken rule of conformity combined with an authoritarian hierarchical structure. Today it is important for business leaders to consider the impact this has in American workplaces. Brent O’Bryan...

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced recently the launch of the 1000, 3000 and 4000-series of hybrid and network video recorders (NVRs), adding three models to the company’s new line of video security hardware. The security video recorders are scalable enterprise solutions, with live video viewing, forensic search, case management on a single system, including the ability to easily add integrated analytics. Each model offers performance and price points to suit every need: 10...

The VidSys PSIM software 7.5 offers new geocoding functionality VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced the release of version 7.5 of its PSIM software platform. This release provides increased flexibility and customization for an enriched experience for both administrators and security operators. The updated features – including mapping enhancements, advanced search capabilities and other operational enh...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new BEST electric strike offerings – the ES4 and ES5 – to its comprehensive line of electrified locking solutions. Used in a variety of access control applications, electric strikes are the most commonly used electrified locking hardware. With the release of the BEST ES4 and ES5 electric strikes, STANLEY Security aims to offer a more complete solution for securing an electronic a...

SMC is a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system Genetec™, a global leader in unified IP security systems and 2013 Access Control Product of the Year winner in the UK, will demonstrate new features of its upcoming Synergis Master Controller (SMC) v.2.1 release for the first time at ASIS 2013 (Booth # 1914).  The SMC, a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system, is an intelligent door controller designed to secure the facil...

This InSight 14 Megapixel camera is in the Ultra-Resolution Surveillance category (anything over 10 megapixels). Other products in this category have proprietary compression, as well as proprietary operating systems that are particularly large in size. Many other Ultra-Resolution Surveillance products have low frame-rates, poor image quality in low-light conditions, and due to the high level of power they consume, can cost several thousand dollars per unit. The IS-IP14K megapixel camera is a bre...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces two cost-effective additions to its line of video encoders that have been developed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized surveillance installations. Offering full frame rate video, AXIS M7016 Video Encoder provides an attractive, cost-effective and easy entry to network video, while the flexible AXIS P7216 Video Encoder adds audio and I/O ports and is equipped with a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot for use w...

Innometriks' Rhino Touch biometric readers feature Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC program provides a tamper-resistant biometric credent...