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The study reveals that 51 percent of organizations have big doubts about their mobile content management processes Only 18 percent of organizations are confident that their mobile policies are compliant with corporate policy and government regulation, according to research released recently by Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile productivity solutions, and AIIM, a global non-profit organization that provides independent research, education...

The virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC) on iOS significantly minimizes training time and hardware costs AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, introduces the new AlliedBarton Security Operations platform on iOS powered by D3 Security. This truly mobile tour and incident management system extends the mobilization of security officers and empowers them to easily capture security data. The virtual Security Opera...

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company an experienced leader in border security technology, announced significant upgrades to its popular RedRock Integrated Geolocation system with the addition of high-speed frequency scanning and multiple target acquisition features. The enhancements boost performance in the field when identifying targets that are using radio frequency signals. With high-speed scanning, users are able to identify multiple targets offering a more rapid situational asse...

Latitude NVMS can efficiently support any system size and installations can span multiple sites, cities and continents DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has been honored with a prestigious 2013 New Product of the Year Award from Security Products magazine for its Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS). The New Product of the Year Award, sponsored by the industry leading trade publication, honors the outstanding and noteworthy product developm...

OnSSI’s National Account program further enhances its relationship with strategic integration partners OnSSI has announced the launch of its new and exciting National Account program to further enhance its relationships with Strategic Integration Partners. The new program is aimed at providing these important channel partners with additional benefits and incentives to ensure their success with Ocularis integrations on a national level. “The continued success of On...

aptiQ smart credentials increase the security of information kept on a card Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance program. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track medical devices,...

STANLEY Security announces its $500,000 school grant program to keep schools safer STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a $500,000 grant prog...

Moxa has played a leading role in solar data logging for more than a decade Moxa announced recently it will be showcasing its solar dataloggers with a live cloud-based panel monitoring demonstration at the Solar Power International Conference & Exhibition, taking place October 21-24, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Solar PV and inverter manufacturers, system integrators, distributors or anyone who would like to learn more about the latest solar applications are invited...

The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975 Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S. based company and manufacturer of Cartelldriveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industry. Since then, it has been sold in the home automa...

Milestone Husky NVR series will be available in three form factors designed for different surveillance requirements Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be releasing a new series of products called the Milestone Husky Series. These NVR appliances will feature robust, ready-to-use surveillance solutions that provide Milestone’s advanced VMS pre-installed on high-performance hardware. “Milestone Husky is a new fami...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of advanced technology for the public sector, recently announced the next generation in mobile evidence capture and management, the Arbitrator 360° HD rugged mobile digital video evidence capture and recording system. Recording in 1080p Full HD resolution and delivering the industry’s highest quality video, the Arbitrator 360°HD provides emergency responders with unmatched image clarity for critical eviden...

Mr. Berg brings extensive experience in executive management positions to his new role Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the appointment of Larry Berg to its board of directors. In his most recent position as president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA), Mr. Berg was instrumental in the redevelopment and expansion of the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver, Canada. The airport...

RISCO Group’s SynopSYS platform provides real time pictures of all branches from one interface Comverse is a leading multinational provider of telecommunications software and systems, with numerous branches worldwide. Comverse required an integrated management platform to control and monitor all of their branches from the company headquarters. The Challenge Comverse’s many branches around the world vary in size and operating hours. Many contain sensitive areas su...

The SIA has launched a new webcast series on IT issues under Erickson’s watch The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes the selection of SIA CEO Don Erickson as a top CEO by CEO Update magazine. In choosing its ongoing roster of top association executives, CEO Update considered the following criteria for CEOs: strong advocacy skills; leadership ability; building a positive workplace culture, inspiring staff loyalty; raising organizational profile; and programmati...

Lumidigm provides multifactor authentication for organizations that require assured authentication Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo(BCC), to be held at The Tampa Convention Center September 17-19, will be able to see a multispectral imaging sensor natively read two different authentication factors, a fingerprint and a new optical barcode credential, at the Lumidigm booth (# 329). Multifactor authentication on...

Thomas has 30 years of expertise in sales, and management at some prestigious American manufacturers LILIN USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Hines as Vice President North America. Hines comes onboard as LILIN continues its growth in both the surveillance and home automation industry, for the second half of 2013. Jason Hill, LILIN’s Group Vice President, commented on Hines’ appointment, “LILIN has ambitious plans for building market share i...

Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network.  Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintenance for TCAPS, partnered with COMMTECH Design for the integrated solution that has Milestone video surveillance technology as the central...

Altronix supplies power for surveillance and security applications in NYC public school district As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools’ security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools’ clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But...

Lumidigm fingerprint sensors employ multispectral imaging technology which reads fingerprints both on and below the skin Lumidigm will be demonstrating its convenient, secure, and reliable fingerprint authentication technology in booth #404 at FELABAN CLAB 2013, the Latin American conference on technological solutions for financial institutions, September 11-13 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. As the leading supplier of biometrics technology to banks in Latin A...

Attendees can learn how Ingersoll Rand solutions are helping colleges and universities to improve security During the Critical Facilities Summit sponsored by the Association of College and University Officers-International (ACUHO-I) and APPA, whose tagline is “Leadership in Educational Facilities,” to be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence October 15-18, attendees will be able to discuss campus safety and security success stories with Ingersoll...

Visualant, Inc., a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies, announced recently the release of its ChromaID Scanner to a private team of engineers and scientists, enabling an advanced assessment of new portable identification, authentication and diagnostic applications that are a fraction of the cost and size of current systems used in their respective industries. Visualant will begin shipping its ChromaID Scanner and Software Development Kit (SDK) to engineers and developers arou...

Moxa has expanded its MGate Series of industrial Ethernet gateways with the new MGate 5105-MB-EIP and MGate 5102-PBM-PN to provide simplified, versatile and transparent connectivity solutions for upgrading or retrofitting existing networks. The MGate 5105-MB-EIP is purpose-engineered for the management of Modbus field devices connected to an EtherNet/IP master device, such as PLCs or SCADA networks, while the MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateway provides a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices and...

Avigilon's new technology provides a way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher™ technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This...

Executives from AlliedBarton will be featured speakers at four seminars at ASIS Executives from AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be featured speakers at four seminars all held on Wednesday, September 25, at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place. These events include: CSO Round Table - The World in 2025: The Future of Business, Techno...

Avigilon is excited to announce the release of new 1.3 MP HD cameras, featuring the innovative new LightCatcherTM technology. Available in both fixed and dome options, these new cameras  help you get superior color image detail in low-light settings, and are ideal for restaurants, hotels or commercial properties - applications where less-than-ideal lighting conditions exist.            Superior Color Image Detail, In The Dark Avigilon's innovati...

As part of HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform, Seos is a high frequency credential for increased security and flexibility Intel Developer Forum 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the company will demonstrate NFC Authentication to Intel®-based computers with its award-winning Seos® credential at the Intel Developer Forum 2013 (IDF13) in San Francisco, September 10-12. The company will showcase its in...

The partnership will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the VMS v4.5 from Bosch A new partnership between Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and Streaming Networks will deliver integrated license plate recognition functionality within the Video Management System (VMS) v4.5 from Bosch. The two companies are working together to give customers greater capabilities for gathering vehicle information as part of their security surveillance infrastructure. St...

LightCatcher technology provides the most effective way to capture color detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary color detail in extreme low-light environments. This new...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4. With a completely redesigned user interface and faster graphics engine, WELS 4 makes creating console designs and control room layouts using Winsted products faster and easier than ever before. WELS 4 is available for immediate download at www.winsted.com/WELS. WELS 4 is a standalone program that provides full 3D design capabilities, comprehensive parts lists, automatic dimensioning, th...

The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems and OnSSI is driving greater integration capabilities between Bosch IP video devices and the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. As a result, Ocularis v3.6 now supports edge recording and new high definition cameras from Bosch.   “Mutual customers will benefit from our unique camera technology that dynamically tunes image processing to deliver the best video quality while also lowering...