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The company’s first donation was awarded to the downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter (DEWC) in Canada Those who follow the security industry closely understand the multitude of uses for HD surveillance. While business intelligence and protecting assets are huge benefits to having an HD surveillance system, the primary function of the technology still boils down to safety. In 2012, Avigilon committed to assisting deserving charities in need of a HD system that would h...

Cameras record video on Bosch digital video recorders at the main distribution center End User: Erie Water Works supplies potable water directly to the City of Erie and its surrounding municipalities in Pennsylvania. The mission of Erie Water Works is to guarantee a continuous, reasonably priced supply of quality water to its customers, which assures public health while promoting future development. It is committed to ensuring the production and distribution of high quality...

Avigilon's surveillance system comprised of HD cameras, HD network video recorders, and Control Center software Challenge Deploy a high-definition surveillance system in dining room, back of house, and parking lot to protect against theft, ensure health and safety compliance, manage inventory and food quality control, and boost safety of customers and employees. Solution Nine employees manage the surveillance system comprised of 25 Avigilon HD 1MP and 2MP cameras, which cov...

Honeywell has released the 5822T Wireless Tilt Sensor, the newest member of the company’s popular 5800 Series of wireless devices and part of the “connected home” suite of products that combine security and lifestyle benefits. The sensor has been designed to mount vertically on surfaces that tilt horizontally when opened—providing an easy way to secure garage doors or tilt windows. Enrollment is quick and simple, and installers can choose to program the sensor as a monito...

The integration allows exacqVision servers to connect when the Prism Skylabs software is installed Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced a new integration with Prism Skylabs. This integration gives exacqVision customers a turnkey solution to more effectively manage their business, including: Real-time access to enhanced and privacy-protected images that can be viewed on a p...

Johnson Controls Metasys building management system has been installed in the facility Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals. The company’s products and materials are applied in the pulp and paper, water treatment, leather, coatings and plastics, wood and agriculture industries. At its corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, Buckman called on Johnson Controls, Inc. to maintain its existing building automation sys...

  P2000 provides graphical representation of alarms on floor plans enabling to be managed by trained personnel The Louisiana Office of State Buildings’ (OSB) mission is to provide for the operations and maintenance, safety and security at all facilities under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. Johnson Controls has been working together with the OSB for more than 15 years to help fulfill that mission. The result is improved sec...

Previously Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Karen Bomba to President and CEO, effective immediately. Bomba brings more than a decade of executive experience leading Safran companies to the role. Most recently, Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company. Bomba also s...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed its integration of IPSecurityCenter PSIM with FFT CAMS (Central Alarms Monitoring System) as part of the security program for a major US refinery. Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) is a world leader in fiber optic perimeter security and perimeter intrusion detection for the Airport, Government, Military, Defense, Oil and Gas industries, as well as to a broad range...

The free one-day event will be held at the Dallas Addison Marriott located at 4901 Dallas Parkway TRI-ED is pleased to continue its comprehensive Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars for the TRI-ED Roadshow coming to Dallas on Thursday, September 12th. This free one-day event will be held at the Dallas Addison Marriott located at 4901 Dallas Parkway. The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration a...

Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc., a global leader in identity solutions and wireless security systems, announced that its TWIC Reader Plus Models IM2610 and IM2620 have become the first mobile readers of TWIC cards to be approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  James Orgill, TSA’s TWIC Qualified Technology List (QTL) Program Manager, stated Friday in a letter to Intellicheck Mobilisa that “[your products] successfully completed each of the 140 QTL scenarios and...

SightLogix SightSensor smart video security cameras provide a highly accurate means of automated detection SightLogix Inc., the leading manufacturer of smart thermal cameras for video security applications, is solving mission-critical outdoor security challenges for correctional facilities across North America. Accurate security and lowered costs make the SightLogix system an ideal solution for the unique challenges facing correctional organizations.  “A primary ob...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new small format interchangeable core (SFIC) to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware brand. Designed to meet a wide range of applications for commercial use, the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cores can be used with a variety of manufacturers’ products to provide the highest level of flexibility. For existing key systems in need of re-keying, using the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cor...

BadgePass Visitor Manager was implemented to allow for easy registering and tracking of visitors Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan has been a customer of Richardson Business Solutions for over 12 years. The casino has long been using traditional player’s club card personalisation equipment and peripherals, including BadgePass SmartReg enrollment software. During an annual review meeting, Richardson inquired about the current access control system at the ca...

The new office includes a large customer and demo area and houses a team of local Brazilian experts Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the opening of its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. With the dedicated local office, Datacard Group shows continued commitment to better serve customers and channel partners in the region.   The office, which includes a large customer and demo area and houses a...

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

The new theater will feature a total of 40 Christie Mirage WU-L WUXGA DLP 3D LED projectors Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected visualisation leader Christie for an extensive upgrade to its Powerwall Theater (PWT), an innovative facility that enables researchers to view the complex models and simulations they have created using some of the world’s fastest supercomputers. The new theater will feature a total of 40 Christie Mirage WU-L WUXGA DLP 3D LED projectors i...

A10 Networks, Inc., the technology leader in Application Networking, recently announced its AX Series Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) are officially supported by NEC Corporation’s MasterScope Virtual DataCenter Automation. Used by data center service providers and enterprises, MasterScope Virtual DataCenter Automation is a cloud platform application that helps automate planning, rollout, and operation of cloud environments, which are becoming larger and more complex to manage. AX...

Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure cellphone productivity solutions, recently announced new enhanced features for cellphone management and device control. Accellion now provides IT and security organizations with selective remote wipe, whitelisted cellphone apps and strengthened IT admin controls, enhancing the security of business-sensitive information, while complying with industry data security regulations. The Accellion enhanced remote wipe feature...

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomizers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced recently the launch of the 5000-series of network and hybrid video recorders (NVRs/HVRs), the company’s most powerful and scalable recording solution to date. The new line of 3VR’s NVRs and HVRs easily scales from medium-sized installations with the 5000 model, to large-scale installs with 128 cameras using the horsepower of the 5500 model. Optimized for the bundled 3VRVisionPoint™ VMS video management software, this turnkey solut...

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...

Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behavior, recently announced a new strategic direction for generating future growth through the extension of its core behavioral recognition technology into multi-sensor and “Big Data” applications. “After proving our enterprise-class software in the video surveillance industry, it’s time to take our innovative technology to new markets,&rd...

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...

Schneider Electric recently announced the release and availability of two new Pelco™ IP camera lines, the Sarix™ Enhanced Range with SureVision™ 2.0 and the Sarix™ Professional Range. With the release of these two camera ranges, Schneider Electric is surpassing solutions currently on the market and offering a complete line of IP cameras for any lighting condition, application and environment. Today’s news delivers on the company’s commitment to being IP-driven...

Leonard will be responsible for supporting existing customers and expanding the customer base AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced today that Leonard Hanna has joined their sales team managing the Pacific West USA territory.   Based out of Washington State, Leonard will be responsible for supporting existing customers and expanding the customer base within the region in conjunction with current rep firm P...

Matrox demonstrated the new software at InfoComm 2013 Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced the immediate availability of MuraControl™ 2.0 for Windows® video wall management software for Mura™ based video walls. This update gives video wall integrators even greater control over Mura MPX-based video wall content and layouts. Key new features include transparency and color-keying effects, the addition of local inputs and control over them, plus source touring a...

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, recently introduced at ASHE 2013 its new HealthBuildings Risk Assessment program. The comprehensive program helps hospital stakeholders understand and prioritize the risks associated with the facility, allowing them to increase efficiency and extend the lifecycle of the hospital infrastructure.    In the HealthBuildings assessment, a team of professional engineers and experts look at a facility’s complete critica...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is now shipping its new small form factor product line, MicroDome™. The ultra low profile multi-megapixel cameras are designed for applications where both high-resolution and a small footprint are required. Arecont Vision MicroDome™ cameras are available in resolutions of 1.3-megapixels (MP), 1080p, 3MP and 5MP, with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) up to 100dB at full resolution available at resolutions of 1080p and 3 M...

Marcos Lozano will serve existing customers and develop new business within the region AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced that Marcos Lozano has assumed added responsibility as Regional Sales Manager for the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Based out of the company's regional office near Houston, Marcos will serve existing customers and develop new business within the region. Marcos has over 12 years of experie...