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The event is designed for security integration and monitoring companies  The sixth annual Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the security industry’s most important tradeshow, networking and education event, opens a week of activities in Nashville’s brand new Music City Center starting on June 17 until June 21. The event, designed for security integration and monitoring companies, is the industry’s only tradeshow owned and sponsored by the leading associatio...

Brivo's ACS WebService access control solution provides total control and real-time visibility of all events The Situation 3H Technology (3H) is an innovative information technology company, offering a wide range of products and technical services to Government agencies and corporations, with high profile customers that include the US Navy, General Services Administration (GSA), US Army, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), and Department of Treasury, as well as...

The publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies from industry leaders The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights. The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end-user in mind, SIA Technology Insights is intended to help chief security officers, security directors and...

The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos® digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys ap...

Omnicast’s open architecture enabled the airport authorities to keep and choose preferred server and hardware Renowned for its beaches and amusement parks, Florida has become a hotbed of tourist activity. It is no wonder then, that the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), known as Central Florida’s Gateway to the Sun, is one of the busiest Airports in the United States. Established in 1968, the Orlando Sanford International Airport is perpetually frequented...

The conference and exhibition will focus on advancing the “Beyond the Border” action plan Michigan’s St. Clair County Criminal Justice Association has relocated its September meeting to coincide with the opening of the US/Canada Border Conference on September 12th at Detroit’s Cobo Center.   Association membership includes local courts, prosecutor’s office, Chiefs of Police, Michigan State Police, Sheriffs, and federal agencies, includin...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, announces a strong addition to its Q-line of fixed thermal network cameras for outdoor perimeter and area protection: AXIS Q1931-E Thermal Network Camera. Compared to traditional thermal cameras that typically are out of the price range for professional surveillance and use outdated analog technology, AXIS Q1931-E is an affordable, bullet-style IP camera that comes out-of-the-box ready for outdoor installation in harsh environm...

As part of the partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS solution STANLEY Security (Stanley), a leading national security integrator, announces its strategic partnership with SenTech EAS Corporation, a leading supplier of EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems, tags, labels and accessories. As part of this partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS soluti...

Axis has evolved its ADP to increase intelligent software solutions for regional end-customers Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced it has evolved its Application Development Partner (ADP) Program to increase intelligent software solutions for regional end-customers by enhancing local support and creating a more defined partner program. The ADP Program enhancement announcement comes in time for Axis’ Global ADP Conferen...

The report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2013 edition” is available now from IHS Milestone Systems and Genetec last year were evenly matched as the top suppliers of video management software (VMS) in a market worth more than half a billion dollars, according to a new report on video surveillance equipment from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. The global VMS market for CCTV and video surveillance was valued at more t...

The SIA’s summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers The Security Industry Association has wrapped up another successful Government Summit and Public Policy Dinner. This year’s Summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers, including: Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Penn., chairman of the Ho...

AutoVu allows parking enforcement officers to enforce time-limit regulations without leaving the enforcement vehicle The city of Aspen, Colorado, at an elevation just shy of 8000 feet, is a popular ski and snow destination resort. It draws a large tourist population every year, including a number of world-famous celebrities. Though the city, a four-hour drive from Denver, is home to a mere 5200 residents, it holds a bed base for 25,000 and imports around 13,000 workers per day...

MediaSolv was selected to design, install and configure the new digital video system Coastal Carolina University (CCU) had a fast-growing student population and a video system that was not keeping pace. Its goal was to keep the campus safe during a period of rapid growth and manage the volume of video being generated. Nestled in the quaint community of Conway, South Carolina, in the shadows of Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University, is the fastest growing public university...

Omnicast is managing almost 500 fixed Panasonic cameras Over a hundred years ago, eight independent elementary schools in the city of Raytown, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, consolidated to offer the best education for their community. Today, their commitment to academic and social excellence continues to be the foundation of the school district known as Raytown Quality Schools. With enrollment reaching almost 9000 students, Raytown Quality Schools comprises ten elementary...

The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals and retail stores Bosch Security Systems Inc., announces its request-to-exit detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S. as the company celebrates the product family’s 20th anniversary. The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals, retail stores and in many other applications throughout the nation. The performan...

Mattes will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately Diebold, Incorporated recently announced its board of directors has named Andy W. Mattes as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Mattes was also named a board director, and will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately. In addition, Henry D.G. Wallace, Diebold executive chairman of the board, will assume the non-executive chairman role effective August 15....

SightLogix will host a webinar for integrators, A&Es and end users SightLogix, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, will host an educational webcast for integrators, A&Es and end users about implementing smart thermal technology to solve real-world security problems. Presented by SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich, Smart Thermal Cameras for Outdoor Security will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1:00 pm...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announces new high-resolution analog surveillance cameras with a variety of video enhancement and design features to compensate for lighting, vandalism, and weather. Versatile dome, bullet and box enclosures give dealers a range of form factor options to accommodate different installation needs. Indoor Dome Cameras The LV-D4HRW-212 (low-light) and LV-D4HRDIW-212 (day/night) dome came...

Avigilon designs and manufactures high-definition surveillance solutions that deliver the best evidence Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was ranked No. 1 on PROFIT Magazine’s 25th annual PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Published in the summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years. Avigilon...

Over 221 CyberLock electronic cylinders installed in the elementary and middle schools  Ensuring a Safe School Environment Southampton School District (SHSD) is nestled in the beach village of Southampton, New York. As part of the summer colony known as The Hamptons, it has a mix of middle-income neighborhoods, rural farms, and an affluent estate section. The village is anchored by the elementary, middle, and high schools which are at the very center of community activit...

CyberLock electronic padlocks were installed on the remote watershed gates, storage units, and utility sheds Managing Access to Watersheds The Cedar River Water System was developed by the City of Seattle in 1895. Almost 100%-owned by the city and under the management of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), the watershed encompasses 90,638 acres of pristine forest land in the Cascade Mountains. The Cedar River Watershed along with the 12,500-acre South Fork Tolt River Watershed su...

Problem: Protecting AFC’s area water The Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Facility located in Alpharetta, Georgia is one of the largest in the state. The facility is operated by USFilter, which manages more than 550 water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the United States. Water treatment facilities are unique in that they have diverse access control requirements that include main entrances and office doors, as well as storage areas, padlocks, gates, computer cabinets...

Each person's key is programmed with their individual access privileges and time schedules Elevating Campus Safetyand Security University of the Pacific, located in Central California, made a decision to elevate the level of safety and security on their campuses and in their buildings. Robert Miller, Card System Manager at Pacific, says, “We were not experiencing security problems, but were looking for solutions that would reduce the potential for problems in the future...

CyberLocks are installed on a large percentage of the route machines Marc Whitener, owner and President, founded Whitener Snacks 18 years ago in Norco, a town just outside of New Orleans. Starting with three vending routes, Marc has grown the business into the largest vending company in the State of Louisiana, operating as Refreshment Solutions. In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina put Whitener Snacks and CyberLock to an extreme test. Henry Guste, Chief Operating Officer, says...

Toppenish installed CyberLock cylinders in all the exterior doors throughout the district Increasing Security & Safety Toppenish School District, located in the heart of the Yakima Valley in Washington State, had been experiencing key control issues and needed to be more proactive about security. The district serves approximately 3,300 students attending 9 schools ranging from preschool through grade 12. Challenge: Accountability & Key Control Over the years, keys w...

Evergreen has CyberLock installed on 6,000 vending machines and on entrances to their office buildings Protecting Vending Machine Cash Evergreen Vending, headquartered in Tukwila, Washington, is a full-line vending company that operates 50 vending and OCS Routes throughout Washington and Oregon. Jim Brinton, President of Evergreen Vending, started the company with one single machine in 1976 while he was still in high school. From this small beginning, Brinton has grown the co...

The program sessions cover basic IP network design and implementation and IP camera optimization System integrators looking to learn more about IP video technical network design can sign up to attend a Samsung Techwin IP Institute (SIPI) training program this summer. Locations include Chino, CA; Pleasanton, CA; and Louisville, KY. The sessions will be conducted by Ray Coulombe, founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers.com™. “Training is a blue chip inve...

The Keltron LS CSR is an efficient solution for facilities that monitor security and fire alarms Keltron Corporation, a leading provider of life safety event management solutions, introduces the Keltron LS CSR Ethernet Alarm Receiver to its family of Ethernet (IP) signaling solutions. The Keltron LS CSR receiver meets the mission critical needs of the life safety industry by providing direct and efficient access to life safety event information to enable optimal incident respo...

The unique design of the SR Controller permits users to reuse existing hardware such as readers, enclosures The DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama selected AMAG Technology’s Symmetry SR Controller retrofit solution to replace its current Casi Rusco security system which had reached the end of its life and was no longer supported by the manufacturer.  The Symmetry SR Controller used as a retrofit solution allows users to easily and cost effectively up...

BAPS integrated SightLogix and Genetec's Security Center software to create a comprehensive video solution BAPS is a non-profit, socio-spiritual Hindu organization that provides guidance and inspiration to people to lead more enriched lives, morally, culturally and spiritually, through youth activities and educational opportunities; precipitating and participating in charities; and promoting family values. The organization began in 1907 in a small village in India and has sinc...