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CNL and Condortech will work together to promote PSIM projects in the US and with a particular focus in Latin America CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Condortech Services, Inc., a market leader in the design and implementation of integrated security systems across the US and LATAM. Condortech Services, Inc. (CTS) has over 30 years of experience in designing and building...

The afi Net I/O N111 and N664 products are ideal for transmitting, real world alarm contacts and auxiliary outputs American Fibertek Inc. (afi) has posted three new product videos from their Net I/O Ethernet Network Communication series to the YouTube social media site, available here or afi's home page. The videos include the Net I/O N-TAH, Net I/O N111 and Net I/O N664 products and feature detailed and informative material in an easy to follow style. &ld...

Gartner’s “Cool Vendor” research recognizes smaller, emerging companies that are interesting and unique Once a year Gartner, Inc., the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, identifies “Cool Vendors”, companies who are “transforming the way businesses operate and consumers engage with technology”. Quantum Secure, a leading provider of enterprise-grade Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) solutio...

The pilot program in Calhoun County is scheduled to launch at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year Affigent, an IT solutions provider and value added reseller (VAR) focused on the federal, state, and local governments, recently announced the launch of its pilot program with Calhoun County Schools in Alabama. The solution consists of a duress alarm system that helps to prepare and protect all staff, personnel, and first responders in the event of onsite incidents and emer...

ESGR recognizes employers who show support for employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve units Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, has honored the Security Industry Association (SIA) with its Above and Beyond Award. ESGR recognizes employers who show exceptional support for employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces. This is the second time that SIA has received an award from ESGR...

After conducting consumer adoption pilots of the technology, Diebold, Incorporated is making its Concierge Video Services available to all financial institutions in North America. The solution is directly implemented into most Diebold Opteva ATMs and provides consumers with the option to initiate video calls to customer service representatives, in order to complete activities not traditionally conducted during ATM transactions, such as account maintenance, new account setup and savings product r...

A Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato system is at the core, supported by a video management system Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that working in cooperation with Vector Electric Inc. (VEI), a new integrated, comprehensive security solution, incorporating the Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato, has been designed and installed at the Gibraltar (MI) Border Patrol Station. The Gibraltar Border Patrol Station is a 17,000-square-foot facili...

The award recognizes the transformation of Honeywell under Cote’s leadership over the past decade Honeywell  recently announced Chief Executive Magazine named Chairman and CEO Dave Cote “2013 CEO of the Year,” an honor that recognizes an outstanding corporate leader nominated and selected by peers. The award will be featured on the cover of Chief Executive Magazine’s July issue and can also be found at ChiefExecutive.net. The award recognizes the...

Quantum Secure's software products address challenges with best practice processes that reduce costs and risks Quantum Secure announces that they have been added to the GSA Approved Products List (APL) in the Caching Status Proxy Category. As Quantum Secure is certified in the category with no restrictions, federal agencies choosing their SAFE for PIV Credential product will get a complete FIPS 201compliant solution within the category. “Physical security and identity m...

IndigoVision has launched its latest Integration Module enabling data to be seamlessly integrated between Geoquip perimeter protection and detection systems and IndigoVision’s complete IP video security solution. By allowing perimeter alarm information from the Geoquip system to be managed in the IndigoVision solution, total security management is made incredibly easy. Events and alarms from the Geoquip system automatically trigger live video or move PTZ cameras within Control Center, In...

At Cisco Live, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, announced the launch of the Opengear IM7200, now the most powerful infrastructure management solution available in today’s market. The brand new product family zeroes in on improving business continuity and resilience through th...

Naz joined the company in 2009 as Supply Chain Planner/Senior Buyer in the Purchasing department AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced the promotion of Nazare Monsini to the position of Director of Manufacturing. In her new role on the management team, Monsini is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations and directing production processes to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, are tested an...

Kirk will oversee marketing activities and strategically plan for new growth opportunities Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Kirk Newell to the newly created role of Demand Generation Manager. In this capacity, Newell will oversee outbound and inbound marketing activities, and strategically plan for new growth opportunities to better support the sales team...

The award is a testament to members’ growing acceptance of their ability to integrate with IP cameras, encoders and DVRs Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has received The Outstanding Vendor Award from PSA Security two years in a row. This award is given in recognition of the ratings received from the cooperative’s constituents about vendor products, customer service and overall consistency. For nearly four decades...

The Johnson Controls security package features the Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to proceed wi...

Attendees at the BRS Labs seminar will learn the best-practices necessary to build video surveillance deployments Behavioral Recognition Systems Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of AISight®, the first artificial intelligence system for enhanced video surveillance that delivers real-time alerts for suspicious behavior, recently announced its Summer 2013 seminar series, given in conjunction with the IP Video Surveillance Academy (IPVSA). Developed for physical security professionals...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, recently announced the new ISD-1000 Series of data line surge protectors engineered to guard data and hardware from harmful transient energies resulting from the "switching" of nearby equipment.  "We've been hearing from the market that surges continue to disrupt plant operations," said Paul Wacker, Product Marketing Manager for Moxa. "Responding to market demand, we've introduced our latest data line surge pro...

The IndigoVision IP camera range has been expanded with the launch of the new 5 Megapixel (5MP) cameras. These high resolution cameras deliver amazing image quality and significant storage cost savings with all the benefits of IndigoVision’s unique Distributed Network Architecture (DNA). The outstanding features of the 5MP camera range include; 12 frames per second (12fps) at 5MP resolutions, lower bandwidth requirements through advanced H.264 compression, superior low-light and Wide Dyna...

IndigoVision IP Cameras were deployed to monitor new areas within the site Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) has successfully deployed IndigoVision’s IP Video Security Solution to help protect its 300-acre wastewater facility. Two of the biggest security challenges faced by the Water Authority included perimeter monitoring of a wide geographical area of 300 acres and protection of multiple remote buildings with limited connectivity. Bec...

ViON Corporation, since 1980 a provider of enterprise-level servers and storage to government data centers, recently announced the addition of new solutions in two key areas: cloud storage and data protection. The move continues the company’s shift to a solutions-based approach to its business, begun in April 2013 with an initial set of solutions for data protection as well as server and storage virtualisation. “ViON continues to expand on our solution-driven capabilities to meet ou...

Johnson Controls provided guidance and support for the project team, using Green Compass, a software application tool and services Parrish Medical Center (PMC), a state of Florida tax district entity, operates as a not-for-profit hospital serving North Brevard County, Florida, since 1958. PMC, based in Titusville, has continuously expanded its services and facilities to meet the needs of a growing community. Building for sustainability is a natural extension of Parrish Medica...

The security systems include the Johnson Controls P2000 security management system and card access system Miami Children’s Hospital is a world leader in pediatric healthcare and South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children. The hospital is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of children and their families, by giving them control and providing world-class service. The hospital believes in taking a world-class approach to non-clinica...

Scottsdale TMC’s wireless ITS network consists of 90 Firetide HotPort 7020 wireless mesh nodes Firetide Inc., the technology leader in next-generation wireless mesh networking, announced the successful deployment of a state-of-the-art wireless intelligent transportation system (ITS) for the Scottsdale Traffic Management Center (Scottsdale TMC). The ITS communications platform connects wirelessly to video cameras, traffic signal controllers and dynamic message signs on ar...

NationWide Digital Monitoring opened the new office to better serve its growing dealer network NationWide Digital Monitoring Co. is excited to announce the opening of its new regional sales office in North Carolina to better serve our growing dealer network. The Freeport, NY-based alarm monitoring company has promoted Central Station Training Manager, Michael Davis, to the position of Regional Account Manager to oversee all operations at the new office. In his new role, Micha...

More than 50 military service men and women attended the job fair at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston AlliedBarton Security Services welcomed military veterans, reservists, their family members and caregivers to a hiring event at Warfighter & Family Readiness, FSH Army Community Service Office, in coordination with Hero 2 Hired, an ESGR & Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. More than 50 military service men and women attended the job fair at Joint Base San A...

The latest version of Honeywell’s Pro-Watch security management system expands the added-value services dealers can provide to their customers. The Pro-Watch® 4.1 security management system adds support for Honeywell’s Vindicator® high security intrusion detection system, as well as SALTO® disconnected readers and Mercury Security™ control panels. These enhancements provide users with advanced perimeter protection tools, and more options to extend access control to...

Perrigo Nutritionals worked with Tyco Integrated Security to update their packaging to help better prevent theft Tyco Integrated Security, a Tyco company and the industry’s leading security systems integrator, has teamed up with Perrigo Nutritionals to develop a theft-resistant infant formula container. Perrigo Nutritionals is the leading infant formula company that supplies mass retailers, grocers and drugstores with their own Store Brand Infant Formulas. Baby...

P2000 systems are now an Aurora standard for its facilities’ building and security management systems Founded in 1891, the City of Aurora, Colorado has grown from a small town on the plains to a large urban center with more than 300,000 residents. In its continued growth, Aurora is leveraging Johnson Controls building management and security system technologies, service capabilities and energy efficiency solutions to effectively deliver services to citizens while remaini...

The headquarters’ building security system integrates card access, intercom, and CCTV Security Benefit Group (SBG), a national financial services and retirement planning company, has earned a reputation as an innovator in its field while balancing associate needs with business demands. So it stood to reason that, in planning a new corporate headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, the company would integrate innovation into its quest to make associate comfort and satisfaction in...

The security system allows NGHS personnel to configure and manage access control devices The new North Patient Tower at Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) Medical Center is an impressive example of the system’s efforts to provide exceptional healthcare to the people of Northeast Georgia for decades to come. The state-of-the-art facility features numerous healthcare best practice elements and is the origin of the system’s fully integrated security manage...