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Our developers have been busy working on something exciting that will transform the way you plan your next project: Introducing the brand new Project Planner from LILIN. The Project Planner has been designed to revolutionize the way security installers plan their projects. In three easy steps, users can design a complete system, from selecting a site, to creating a product list, making the design and specification of a project a whole lot easier.  Here’s how it works… Step 1...

Some 90 percent of global Fortune 500 finance organizations count on Verint solutions to help drive their security Verint® Systems Inc. announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence® solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reachin...

The new funding will enable Crocus to accelerate product development Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces it has raised EUR 34 million (USD 45 million) in additional capital. Rusnano also took part. A new private investor, Industrial Investors, joined the round led by Idinvest Partners. Major investors Sof...

Brivo's new facility features demonstration rooms, multiple conference rooms, and technology testing labs Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that it has completed the move into its new 14,200 square-foot headquarters, located in Bethesda, Maryland. After many months of working with its architects and builder, Brivo has arrived in a new space that reflects both the company’s roots and its future. What makes this ne...

Over 90% of global Fortune 500 finance organizations count on Verint solutions to enhance security Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence Solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reaching financial serv...

Bugda is responsible for leading the direction and development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line AES Corporation, the security industry’s leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced the appointment of Mike Bugda to the position of Director of Product Management. As the newest addition to the AES management team, Bugda is responsible for leading the direction and development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line, program and project management...

Delta Scientific recently announced that a crash test of its new DSC720-1M bollards, created to stop taller trucks such as those found in Europe and the Mideast from tumbling over anti-terrorist crash-proof bollards, stopped a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) flatbed truck impacting at 50 miles per hour (80 kph) with only a 0.5 meter penetration of the vehicle, creating an M50, P1 ASTM rating. The bollards caused severe damage to the engine and drive train. “This is the type of stopping power custo...

For more than 60 years, Federal Signal has worked with Hawaii to provide alerting systems across the state Federal Signal Alerting & Notification Systems, the leader in mass notification solutions for communities and facilities around the world, recently announced that it has successfully completed the first phase of a statewide emergency warning system upgrade in Hawaii. The project replaces existing VHF and trunked radio networks with redundant satellite and cellular com...

The RFQ includes the release of an updated version of the ONVIF Device Test Tool ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it has issued a public Request for Quotations to update the existing Test Specification and Test Tool for the group’s global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. The ONVIF Device Test Tool is used by the members of ONVIF to test...

UTM solution rated for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management solutions WatchGuard Technologies has been awarded a "Performance Verified Certification" by independent test lab, Miercom, for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management (UTM) solutions with standard UTM features enabled. The award gives both small and mid-sized enterprises assurance that WatchGuard UTM solutions can deliver the security and perf...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces the AUTODOME 7000 family of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with intelligent features that are a major asset to security surveillance. AUTODOME 7000 outperforms other moving cameras to provide customers with a powerful, automated monitoring system that ensures security risks are not missed. Built-in Intelligence Bosch’s embedded Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) software automatically processes video signals and alerts operators to security risks. A sin...

J.Michael Coleman leads AlliedBarton’s services to the commercial real estate industry AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that J. Michael Coleman, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, received the prestigious Chair's Award at the 2013 Every Building Conference & Expo presented by BOMA International from June 23-25th in San Diego. The Chair's Award is th...

OnVu 360 app provides access to 1, 2 or 5 MP stream and supports Oncam's Halocam and Evolution line of cameras Oncam, the pioneer in 360-degree technology, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable iOS app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. Clearly, the company is on to something. Introduced in November 2012, OnVu360 has already been downloaded by more than 10,000 peop...

Channel Vision, celebrating 20 years as a leading manufacturer of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home, has announced they have released a new 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera, the 6544. The 6544 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera is their latest innovation in their line of IP Camera Solutions. Channel Vision’s 6544 1.3 Megapixel Wireless Bullet IP Camera offers superior image quality with a 1.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor and has the ability to capture images...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted several patents for the company's innovation related to gesture-based methods of using three-dimensional (3-D) motion sequences to increase privacy, security and convenience when using RFID-based devices such as smart cards and NFC-enabled smartphones for a broad range of applications. These patent additions strengthen HID Global’s IP portfolio of over 1,00...

Mahesh Saptharishi is the new President & CTO, Kristina O’Connell joined as CMO and Frank Trimboli as Sr. Regional Sales Director VideoIQ, the recognized leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced it continues to strengthen its management team with three key appointments. Mahesh Saptharishi assumed the role of President & CTO, Kristina O’Connell joined as CMO and Frank Trimboli joined as Sr. Regional Sales Director. These...

One alternative purpose for a 360-degree camera is the ability to provide a panoramic view in a wall-mounted orientation Changing security requirements have necessitated rapid advances in video surveillance technologies.  With the ability to retrospectively track incidents of security breaches, 360-degree cameras provide a much clearer perspective into such events. Here, Richard Pineau of Oncam explains the many facets of this technology and its impact on improv...

With invasions of computer systems occurring in every business of every industry every day, Identify Security Software Inc recently announced its launch as a company. “Identify Security Software is a new company with a new and better way for businesses and institutions to manage and control access to their information systems.” said Andre Limarenko, Identify’s president and COO. “Password-based systems and those that make use of digital keys or tokens are all too easy to...

According to the IMS study “The World Market for Intruder Alarms” the penetration rate for U.S intruder alarm products will increase In most cases, a sudden influx of players and increased competition would be detrimental for an industry. However, the U.S. intruder alarm market is embracing the plethora of new competitors entering the business because these recent market entrants are partnering with established security suppliers to offer complete home security pro...

Vidsys will be demonstrating its PSIM software with technology partner Barco VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at the 2013 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, taking place July 16 – 18 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Orlando, FL. This year marks the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security’s (NCS4) fourth annual confer...

Caddo Parish has installed around 4,000 cameras to date IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Caddo Parish Public School system, in Northwest Louisiana, has made a major commitment to utilising IP video surveillance throughout the entire school district. This major, on-going project is being managed and installed by Stanley Security Solutions. Prior to upgrading to IP megapixel surveillance, Caddo employed a variety...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, is pleased to announce the recent integration of the Retail 20/20 exception reporting solution from Agilence with exacqVision VMS. Exacq customers can now benefit from a seamless integration of retail data analytics and video. The exacqVision VMS software is fully integrated into the Retail 20/20 user interface, allowing users to quickly and efficiently identify potential...

Siemens SiPass Entro access control products have been in use at the base for more than 10 years Thule Air Base in Greenland, the US Armed Forces’ northernmost location, has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Temperatures down to -60oF are commonplace, and the world’s second highest wind speed of 207 miles per hour was measured on the base. Despite these challenging conditions, standard SiPass Entro access control products from Siemens have been in...

Mike will be responsible for the development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced the appointment of Mike Bugda to the position of Director of Product Management. As the newest addition to the AES management team, Bugda is responsible for leading the direction and development of the AES-IntelliNet brand product line, program and project management, strategic planning, ne...

Doug is responsible for generating new business and working closely with security engineers AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, expands its business development team and appoints Doug Early as Business Development Manager. Doug is responsible for generating new business and working closely with security engineers, architects and consultants to cultivate relationships, and promote and grow AMAG business. His territory i...

ELERTS provides incident reporting software that integrates with an exacqVision system Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, announces a new integration with ELERTS Corporation, an in-the-cloud software solution used to instantly analyze incidents as they are sent from a smartphone app. ELERTS provides incident reporting software that integrates with an exacqVision system. This smartphone...

The FAP program is the country’s largest independent security dealer network Honeywell recently welcomed Armed Response Team (ART), an Albuquerque, N.M.-based security provider originally founded by a group of police officers, to its First Alert Professional (FAP) Dealer Program. The FAP program is the country’s largest independent security dealer network. For nearly a decade, ART has specialized in residential and commercial burglar, perimeter and fire alarms, ac...

Exacq Technologies is a leading manufacturer of VMS software and servers Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced WestRep Marketing Inc. as its new manufacturer’s representative to manage the reseller, distributor and OEM sales for Western Canada. WestRep Marketing Inc. has been representing security product manufacturers in Western Canada for 13 years and are experts in C...

Charles had been serving since January 2012, as the company's interim chief executive officer Charles Chestnutt has been officially appointed as the company's President and CEO. Charles had been serving since January 2012, as the IQinVision's interim chief executive officer. "I am grateful for this vote of confidence in the direction that our company is heading. The company will continue on its current growth path designing and manufacturing the high-quality products that we...

Revenue for electronic security equipment will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 17.8 % from 2012 to 2017 The global market for electronic security equipment aimed at city surveillance applications will more than double in size from 2012 to 2017 as metropolitan areas adopt mobile technology to deal with threats more efficiently, according to a new report from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. Worldwide, revenue for electronic security equipment in city security will...