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Arredondo will be giving a presentation on “EMV and Mobile: A Case Study Convergence” on June 6th Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, recently announced that Alyssa Arredondo, senior marketing manager for Datacard Group, will be speaking at the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) 2013 Expo taking place June 4-7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The 2013 ICMA EXPO will feature a variety of presentations from dif...

Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and growth. “As our new CEO, Holly Tsourides is a significant addition to our executive leadership team,” said James Young...

Duane Paulson will participate in the session "Competing for the Connected Home: What Channel Will Win?" Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announced recently that Duane Paulson, senior vice president of product and market development, will be participating as a speaker at the upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference, co-located at CTIA, May 20-May 23 in Las Vegas. Mr. Paulson will participate in the session "...

Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States Middle Atlantic Products presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas. Asked to comment, Middle Atlantic Regional Sales Director Whitt Adams said, “Warren Associates worked very hard on our ViewPoint furniture line last year and were rewarded with several large opportuniti...

DRS’ Technical Services group will continue to provide MRO services to Coast Guard C-130 aircraft for one year DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue its maintenance, repair and overhaul work at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Under the contract, DRS’s Technical Services group will continue to provide maintenance,...

Corvus Integration, Inc. in partnership with Vista Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce the VistaEY2-2 (EY2-2) dual iris & face camera. The EY2-2 is a complete, single gesture multi-modal biometric peripheral for Windows CE, XP, Vista, 7 and Linux OS platforms. The EY2-2 dual iris/face solution simultaneously captures ISO/IEC 19794-5/6 compliant images of both irises and frontal face at a distance of 22”. Custom optics, multi-wavelength IR illumination, and a tri-color RGB LED light pi...

Roadstone uses Traka’s iFobs to lock into ports within a Traka key management cabinet Traka continued its commitment to providing access management and control of plant vehicles with the installation of its key management systems for the Roadstone, Slane Quarry. As an industry leader in rock excavation and aggregate production, Roadstone provides substantial support for numerous road and house construction projects annually. With health and safety compliance, along with...

AlliedBarton’s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was awarded the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF). “This award represents the highest aw...

Geoff Gerks brings expertise in occupational and environmental safety G4S Secure Solutions (USA) announces the appointment of Geoff Gerks as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Gerks brings an extensive background in human resources, employee and labor relations with expertise in occupational and environmental safety. Bringing more than 20 years in the field of recruiting and employee management, Gerks will focus on innovative ways to support our core value of Best Peop...

VideoIQ, the recognized leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced the availability of the Rialto I4, a compact video analytic appliance that supports up to four IP channels and is compatible with 3rd party IP and thermal cameras. Easily Upgrade Small Deployments With Self Learning Analytics The Rialto I4 (“I” stands for IP) enables businesses to enhance new or existing IP surveillance systems with cutting edge intelligence and analytics, without r...

The ChromaID F12 Scanner is a handheld device designed for authentication and diagnosis of flat substances Visualant, Inc., an industry-leading provider of chromatic-based identification and diagnostic solutions with its ChromaID™ technology, announced recently that it will be showing the new ChromaID F12 Scanner for the first time in Europe at the booth C2/657 at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich, Germany, taking place on May 13th-16th, 2013. The ChromaID F12 Scan...

NICE Situator will form the backbone of DIA’s Integrated Airport Management System NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator, NICE’s global market-leading situation management solution, will be used at Denver International Airport (DIA) to enhance security and safety. Situator will form the backbone of DIA’s Integrated Airport Management System, enabling DIA to more effectively and efficiently respond to, mitigate, resolve, and recover from security...

Kastle Systems and CheckVideo will redefine delivery and performance in video surveillance services Kastle Systems International, the leading provider of managed security solutions, recently announced that it has acquired CheckVideo, the leading provider of cloud-based intelligent video surveillance. Bringing together award-winning technology, an expert team, and a broad portfolio of intellectual property and patents, Kastle and CheckVideo will redefine delivery and performanc...

Axis was one of more than 400 companies to qualify for consideration based on a two-stage nomination process The Boston Business Journal has named Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts for Midsized Companies in its 11thannual regional awards program. The honor recognizes Axis’ achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of empl...

Opengear, a leading provider of next-generation cellular out-of-band management solutions and console servers, today announced at Interop Las Vegas 2013 that key cellular out-of-band management products have been awarded PTCRB industry certification in addition to being certified by major wireless carriers for use across their networks. The PTCRB certification is mandated by network operators for the marketing of GSM-based cellular products in the Americas and many European countries. PTCRB is...

The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets An announcement has been made on an agreement to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to Lenel’s North America and Latin America customers through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VAR). The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets, which offer innovative technology for sophisticated intelligent access control. Traka...

The Ganz PixelPro Series, a full line of HD optimized IP Cameras, has added new models with the capability to produce clearer images in extremely low-light environments. The new bullet, indoor dome, outdoor dome and 20x PTZ dome all feature better low light performance and finer picture quality. The bullet model features a built-in 3-9mm Varifocal and 42 IR LEDs for over 100’ of illumination.  It is IP66 rated for all weather performance and has a built-in fan and heater. A mounting...

Datacard Group received the recognition at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, recently announced it has received six 2013 Silver Key Awards from the Colorado Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. The recognition took place at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Friday, April 26, 2013, at The Seawall Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Datacard Group was recognized for its br...

TRI-ED, the largest independent distributor of security systems and video products in North America, has finalized an agreement to distribute the Videofied indoor line of wireless video alarms. Video verification is one of the fastest growing segments in the burglar alarm business and Videofied is the leading manufacturer.  Videofied monitored burglar alarms deliver the video clip of the intrusion directly to the central station for immediate review and dispatch – for faster police re...

The five new branches are located in Denver, Centennial, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, CO and Little Rock, AR TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its North American footprint with the addition of five new branches in Denver, Centennial, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, CO and Little Rock, AR. These locations will also specialize as TRI-ED Data Solutions Centers and stock a complete breadth of connectivity and low voltage products.   TRI-ED, through its sel...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, announces two new AXIS M30 Series Network Cameras to address the security market’s need for outdoor-ready and vandal-resistant fixed mini domes with HDTV and day/night video performance at an affordable price. AXIS M3024-LVE with integrated IR illumination and AXIS M3025-VE are easy to install for indoor and outdoor surveillance needs of small-to mid-sized installations such as at retail outlets, schools, restaurants and...

Allied Barton was honored on April 29, 2013 at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named a 2012 Jones Lang LaSalle Supplier of Distinction Award recipient. This honor was presented on April 29, 2013, at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas. "AlliedBarton strives to be a true partner for our clients,"...

Verint's Nextiva VMS offers policy-based video distribution, networked video viewing and investigation management Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Metro Transit Police Department, part of Metro Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul, is extending its investment in Verint technology, standardizing key parts of its transportation technology platform with Nextiva® Video Management Software™ (VMS) for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) Project. Movi...

The new Altronix website tool offers easy access to locate and compare products on the website Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for professional security applications, has added an innovative new tool to the company’s website (www.altronix.com) that enables users to quickly and easily find and compare the products they need. This tool provides a great way to compare the features and specifications of Altronix pro...

The new additions include Nicole Beauchamp, Todd Harrington, Jeff Munson, Alfred Gallegos, Brittany Almy, Hilary Pogarch and Matthew Kostinas  Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the newest addition to the Brivo sales team, Nicole Beauchamp. Nicole will provide expert support to the Northeast region—ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ. She brings over 11 years of business management and sales experience and offers e...

With the development of its next generation of megapixel cameras, DINION starlight HD 720p and FLEXIDOME starlight HD 720p RD, Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces products specifically designed for high performance in extreme low-light conditions. They represent a breakthrough in light sensitivity in cameras; showing color images where others can show only monochrome, and transmitting monochrome video when others show no image at all. HD Security Breakthrough With their high sensitivity in...

NVMS provides user-friendly interface, easy partitions with future security management systems Background North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh, NC, has approximately 35,000 students, 8000 faculty and staff, over 2000 acres, 500 buildings, as well as critical infrastructure installations such as a nuclear reactor and other sensitive biological and animal material handling sites. After the 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech, universities have redoubled efforts to depl...

The system upgrades surveillance and safety, reduces total cost of ownership, and significantly enhances return on investment Healthcare Organizations face a myriad of issues and challenges in addition to ensuring the safety of staff and patients. Hospitals often have large geographically dispersed facilities and multiple perimeters for which they must provide rapid response to any security threats that arise. Healthcare facilities are like mini-cities, complete with a constan...

DVTEL’s Latitude NVMS serves as the command and control center for IP network video surveillance Background Baltimore's location on northern Chesapeake Bay has been at the heart of its social and economic development. Through careful city planning and cooperation between public and private investors, Baltimore entered the ranks of one of America's "comeback cities". Its down-town business district has been transformed into a mecca of new hotels, retail centers, and offi...

City of Los Angeles Los Angeles, the nation's second largest city, has more than 900 government buildings and facilities spread out over hundreds of square miles.  These facilities range in size and function from city-sponsored day care centers to City Hall to the Los Angeles Zoo. Prior to 9/11, the City of LA maintained an uncoordinated, rather antiquated system of video surveillance for its buildings and facilities. The events of 9/11 set in motion plans to fundamentally change the city...