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Jim will be responsible for managing all Symmetry Video related products including third party video products AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, has expanded its product management department and hired Jim Murray as Senior Product Manager-Symmetry Video. Jim is responsible for managing all Symmetry Video related products and systems including third party video products.  He will work out of the Boston office and...

Schneider Electric announced recently that its Pelco Endura™ Enterprise video management system (VMS) is now integrated with the AMAG Symmetry™ Security Management software. This in-depth integration of IP systems allows users access to live video, playback video, pan-tilt-zoom, and alarms, including analytic alarms from Pelco Sarix™ IP cameras that are connected to the Endura system. “We are pleased to announce the completion of the development effort establishing integ...

The aptiQ smart card works in concert with CBORD's IP-based door access control technology tailored for colleges Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that CBORD, leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions, is joining the aptiQ Alliance program. CBORD’s customers at colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, and a variety of other industries can easily incorporate aptiQ smart card and prospective near field communications (...

Brivo's cloud-based ACS WebService system was selected for Crown Point's access control upgrade Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that the historic courthouse in Crown Point, IN, has substantially upgraded their access control management capabilities with a cloud-based Brivo ACS WebService system. The new system was specified and installed by Phil and Son, Inc. After the town of Crown Point built a new courthouse compl...

Johnson Controls helped Children’s assess its technology needs and design a single IP-based network The new Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC incorporates an unprecedented level of technology to improve patient care, reduce human error, and improve patient, visitor and staff safety while providing operating efficiencies to manage costs effectively. Changing lives for the better is what Children’s is all about. To help achieve that goal, the hospital e...

The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and HR Plus, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Mi...

AlliedBarton is sponsoring the "Winners Circle" at IACLEA 2013 to facilitate dialogue concerning campus safety AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will "pay it forward" at the 2013 International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) conference by donating trade show furniture and accessories to the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs. Backside Learning Center...

The new parking system will feature Genetec's AutoVu license plate recognition system Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that the Company's AutoVu License Pay-by-Plate System has been chosen by the Borough of State College in Pennsylvania to become part of one of the country's first license Pay-by-Plate Parking (PBP) systems.  As the 12th most populous municipality i...

The 12-Megapixel WDR SurroundVideo camera was designated as a platinum winner at the GovSec Conference & Expo Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, won two 2013 Govies Awards for their SurroundVideo WDR 180° Panoramic camera and MegaDome 2 WDR camera. The annual awards honour outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. Some category winners are further awarded platinum or gold designations. The 12-Megapixel WDR...

To monitor arrivals and maintain a safe environement for visitors, Champion's installed VideoIQ's iCVR camera solution Harsens Island is a remote island town with a population of less than 2,000 located 25 miles northeast of downtown Detroit, Michigan. Each summer, Harsens Island is transformed into a vibrant vacation destination with bustling shops, bed and breakfast hotels, and restaurants attracting thousands of tourists as well as boating and outdoor enthusiasts. During th...

With the Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS, multiple mobile viewing stations were connected to 46 camera feeds Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), delivered the core of the security solution for the Presidential Debate of 2012 held at Hofstra University’s 600-acre campus on Long Island, NY. Implemented by systems integrator EIA Inc., the complex installation included mobile access over wireless network connections for both g...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.6 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with network video surveillance systems. The latest version adds archiving enhancements, custom layouts, email notifications, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. exacqVision 5.6 allows users to configure each video server to archive to a networked storage location using the client. This latest...

Advanced technology helps keep unwanted individuals off school property A new survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs and commissioned by Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, revealed some startling findings about opinions on school safety and security in North America. Survey Highlights: Communication is key - While school safety is a real and growing concern, many believe that parents are not made aware of the security m...

Keeping OnSSI’s popular Ocularis VMS software up to date is now easier and more cost-effective with CURRENT. Formerly known as the Software Upgrade Program (SUP), OnSSI’s new CURRENT upgrade program is designed to keep Ocularis updated with the latest features and functionality available at a fraction of the cost of trading-in the software. With CURRENT, Ocularis users can download updates as soon as they are released and take immediate advantage of new features and functionality to...

Christie recently introduced the Christie Mirage 4K25 and Christie Mirage 4K35 projectors for 3D applications for advanced visualization in automotive, location-based entertainment, government, military, oil and gas, and more. These new 3-chip DLP® projectors, anchored by the new Christie TruLife™ electronics platform with proprietary 1.2 Gigapixel per second, floating point architecture, offer full 4096 by 2160 resolution at 120Hz for 3D. The world premiere of these new solutions take...

The PSA Security Network selected the winners at their PSA-TEC 2013 event Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that PSA Security Network selected the winners of their PSA Security Network Vendor Awards at the recently-concluded PSA-TEC 2013. At the conference, PSA members recognized Brivo Systems, LLC with their “Rising Star” award. “The Rising Star Award is presented to the vendor partner who has shown...

Rick White, vice president at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer at the conference Attendees at the Building Owners and Manufacturers Association’s (BOMA) Every Building Conference and Expo taking place at the San Diego Conference Center June 23-25 will gain insight in wireless and mobile technology and platforms. Rick White, vice president and products business leader of electronics at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, recently announced that all models in its 802.11n series of wireless access points will gain significant enhancements in speed and functionality through a free firmware upgrade.   The new firmware provides Moxa's AWK-3131 and AWK-4131 models with improved throughput up to 150 Mbps, automatic backup configuration through Moxa's ABC-01 unit, auto-negotiation for 4-pin Ethernet cables, and a number of other perfor...

Honeywell’s dealer program provides support in sales techniques and marketing strategies for dealers Honeywell has added a leading, locally-owned, Vermont security provider to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive and prestigious security and dealer networks. Countryside Lock & Alarms, Inc. (“Countryside”), of Mount Holly, Vt., provides a wide range of security and life safety solutions to families and busin...

The new team assists Bosch’s field-based sales team with the support of dealers across US Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has created a new inside sales team to better service its customers with a more pro-active and focused approach. The team of 12 associates is dedicated to working closely with customers to help them create high-quality solutions using products from the company’s broad portfolio of systems for communications, video surveillance, access control, and...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients, and humidity with condensation are present. The all-new CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder is industrially hardened for use in the most extreme operating environments. The CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder or decoder. It acc...

Session topics for the September 2013 program will focus on Intelligence Sharing and Cross-Border Policing U.S. Representative Candice S. Miller (MI-10) will keynote on September 13th at the US/Canada Border Conference. Rep. Miller serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. In April, she released a statement in support of legislation she is cosponsoring HR 1417, the Border...

Samsung Techwin is launching a new line of high performance video surveillance cameras that feature an outstanding 700 TVL resolution, True Day/Night capability, de-fogging technology, 0.1 lux minimum illumination, and a host of additional features. The new analog camera line-up includes vari-focal dome, fixed dome and box style configurations. The new cameras are designed for premium resolution and includes Samsung Super Noise Reduction that delivers an excellent Signal to Noise (S/N) ratio of...

Thermal video analytics identify intruders despite background water movement or glare off the water There are more than 300 ports in the U.S. maritime system, representing a major point of vulnerability that could have potentially devastating effects on the US economy. Securing the nation's ports is essential, and port perimeter security is the first line of defense against disruption to global commerce. In this article, SightLogix CEO, John Romanowich, explains how therma...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

Christie expands its line of Christie Entero HB video wall projection solutions and strengthens its dominance in the industry with the introduction of the Christie Entero HB 72 inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) video wall cube, a “bigger and better” addition to the projection cube lineup that sets new standards in power efficiency, visual performance and image brightness, with up to 1,100 lumens capability. Christie also introduces its next-generation High Brightness WUXGA rear projection lig...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of Stratocast, its powerful Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) powered by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast delivers high-end and reliable video surveillance service for small and mid-sized businesses without the costs and complexities associated with installing and managing on-premise hardware and storage. St...

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. Because...

This integration provides numerous benefits for end-users AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that ipConfigure, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  ipConfigure has certified its Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM) v5.4 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines enterprise class IP video su...