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For facilities in code-driven regions and humid, salty and high wind conditions, such as outdoor venues, coastal buildings or wet environments including pools, aquariums, water parks and zoos that require extra protection, Von Duprin has brought together a suite of products that assure buildings remain safe and secure. Products include coatings that inhibit rust and those that are designed, tested and certified to WS9827/9927 and 237 standards, which both meet the FEMA 361 and 320 building codes...

Systems Integrator Convergint Technologies is being honored with the 2013 Mission 500 CSR award Mission 500, a charitable organization engaging security professionals to sponsor needy children through the World Vision organization, announces the winners of its annual Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards. The award is designed to honor companies in the security industry who make important contributions to those in need. Systems Integrator Convergint Te...

IDV Solutions' new memebrs Bruce Gerbl and Philip Koken are veterans of the security industry IDV Solutions, maker of Visual Command Center and Visual Fusion software, recently announced the expansion of its sales and management teams with a series of new hires and promotions. Visual Command Center is physical security and risk visualization (PSRV) software that unites data from external sources, enterprise systems, and internal devices into a real-time, common operating pict...

The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and Academy of Critical Incident Analysis (ACIA) will host a free workplace violence prevention conference. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AlliedBarton's President...

Steve Van Till’s presentation is entitled "Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes" Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style, 10 April at 10:00 am, with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines will join Mr. Van Till. With cloud computing becoming one of the hottest technologies transformin...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, health and wellness and security solutions, announces Hub Manager® 8.1 Professional Software, upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards. The new software is included with all Secured Series systems and kits, as well as prox.pad Plus and LS2 Series products, and provides management reports for the commercial access control market as well as a number of additional enhancements over the previous version. Hub Manager 8.1 P...

SpotterRF and Sensei Solutions have developed a revolutionary perimeter security approach SpotterRF, in partnership with Sensei Solutions, a leading Electric Utility Solutions provider, recently announced joint surveillance technology test results that show a radical reduction in the number of false alarms, the bane of intrusion detection and the security industry. SpotterRF teamed with Sensei Solutions to develop this revolutionary perimeter security approach to solve the pro...

Interactive demonstrations at the Bosch booth will showcase new video and intrusion products At ISC West 2013, Bosch Security Systems, Inc. aims to provide everything customers are looking for in their trade show experience. With exciting new product demonstrations, free educational sessions, and entertaining networking events, show attendees will have a variety of ways to learn about Bosch’s offerings and to connect with its team of security experts. Interactive Produc...

IdentiSys is North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, emergency response and access control security systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic – the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help orga...

The Avigilon surveillance system enables users to search and locate footage in less time Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, New York City’s fastest growing credit union, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system. The credit union, which serves two of the borough’s lowest income neighborhoods, needed technology to secure $15 mill...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO® Cloud 3.0 allows companies to expand video storage capabilities as needed Honeywell’s  newest version of its award-winning, hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing their critical surveillance clips, an especially important requirement for businesses that must comply with stringent security regulations. MAXPRO Cloud 3.0 is the latest example of how businesses can use the cloud to streamline operations a...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

HID has integrated its networked access solutions into RedCloud's portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has expanded its partnership with RedCloud to integrate HID Global’s EDGE EVO® and VertX EVO™ networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s complete line of web-based networked access control appliances, including RedCloud Express, RedCloud Enterprise, and RedCloud Virtual. RedCloud w...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology has announced Vantage™ C2, a Command and Control platform that takes 3rd party integration much farther than most traditional Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems. The new platform delivers seamless interoperability between otherwise divergent technologies stretching the boundaries to include security, safety and facilities management with all its subsystems. The solut...

DVTEL's Quasar IP Camera road show will introduce the camera line's newest features and capabilities DVTEL, INC., the video security solutions provider, is kicking off its 2013 line-up of Quasar IP Camera road shows, which introduce the newest features and capabilities of the Quasar HD broadcast quality, IP camera line to value-added resellers, end users, and the architect and engineer communities. The one-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature interacti...

Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.11, the latest version of the company’s intelligent video management software. Aimetis Symphony delivers an all-in-one solution for video management, video analytics, system integration and alarm management. In response to customer needs, Aimetis is introducing new features aimed at helping organizations simplify IT through greater automation and reporting, in addition...

Honeywell’s newest version of its award-winning, hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing their critical surveillance clips, an especially important requirement for businesses that must comply with stringent security regulations. MAXPRO Cloud 3.0 is the latest example of how businesses can use the cloud to streamline operations and more-effectively control costs. Approximately 74 percent of businesses already use cloud-based services, according to Avanade...

Brivo’s access control system manages distribution facilities for Nor-Cal Beverage Co in Anaheim, California Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., Anaheim, CA, has selected Brivo’s ACS WebService cloud-based access control system to manage access for several distributed facilities. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. Nor-Cal Beverage is a famil...

Merit LILIN USA Corp announces the interoperability of their iMEGAPRO megapixel cameras with QNAP’s VioStor NVR. The solution will be showcased at the 2013 ISC West Show in Las Vegas. The combination of the cameras’ 1080p and 30 FPS performance, along with the VioStor NVR’s high megapixel processing power, allows for vibrant footage on the HDMI local display interface, creating a true turnkey solution for system installers. The iMEGAPRO line of professional grade HD IP video c...

David Williams will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan Vector Security, one of North America’s top electronic security companies, announces the addition of David Williams as Director of North American Sales, reporting to Michael Grady, Executive Vice President of Vector Security. David, most recently with Protection 1, will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan while concentrat...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced Matrox Avio F125, a fiber-optic KVM extender which separates dual HD video, keyboard, mouse, stereo analog audio and USB 2.0 devices from a workstation. Avio F125 features flexible connectivity options. Its transmitter/receiver pair extends two single-link DVI (2x1920x1200) or one dual-link DVI (2560x1600 or 4096x2160) video, and multiple high-speed USB 2.0 compliant devices from the host computer by up to 400 m (1312 ft) over multimode cable and 4 km (2.5...

Dougherty will become CEO on April 8, 2013 and the company’s directors plan to elect him to the board that day American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organizations worldwide, recently announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring. Dougherty will become CEO on A...

AMG Security Solutions include CCTV Transmission and Ethernet Switch Series AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology will exhibit their sophisticated camera ranges and their brand new Ethernet switch series at the main US security technology show – ISC West in Las Vegas, USA - April 10-12, 2013. Sara Bullock, International Sales & Marketing Director at AMG Group says, “It’s the first t...

Patrick Timlin will be honored at NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm Patrick Timlin, Chief Executive Officer of MSA Security, has been selected by the ASIS New York City Chapter as the 2013 Person of the Year. Timlin will be honored at the NYC Chapter Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 12:00-1:30 pm. Pat Timlin returned to MSA Security in 2012, after a two-year leave of absence taken after accepting an appointment from Police Commissioner...

AXIS M2014-E Network Camera is a compact, bullet-style HDTV camera, designed with focus on full flexibility and easy placement. It is adapted for an easy-to-install video surveillance solution ideal for indoor and semi-outdoor environments where the camera may be exposed to rain or water. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, presents AXIS M2014-E, a network camera which is no bigger than a lipstick. The camera´s functional and compact form factor makes it particularly s...

For demanding site security applications, the latest IP65-rated outdoor motion detector from Aritech incorporates two independent passive infrared (PIR) sensors making it ideal for accurate pre-alarm detection of intruders. Both sensors built into the TX-2810-03 must be triggered for the device to indicate a pre-alarm condition, and it uses quad pyro technology making it a robust and reliable detector, not prone to false alarms. “This new Aritech outdoor motion sensor is designed for all...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.4 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with network video surveillance systems. The latest version adds simplified archive drive search, a new direct driver for Samsung IP cameras, enhanced client control for panoramic/fisheye cameras, support for the new Axis M3007 panoramic camera, remote server software updates and ONVIF Profile S support. Nea...

CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to secure Auckland Airport. The industry-renowned CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security. ADT New Zealand has been selected as the integrator in the project and will install the AC2000 system at the airport’s domestic and...

The plug-and-play solution combines fixed and mobile paging IP audio and control specialist Barix heads to ISC West with a new IP paging solution that allows end users and integrators to set up multi-point systems within minutes. The plug-and-play solution combines fixed and mobile paging to extend reach and capability, while removing configuration hassles typically associated with IP. This ensures that schools, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial and public faci...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new 2013/2014 product catalog. Celebrating 50 years of innovation this year, the company is proud to continue to provide its customers with innovative product design and world-class customer service. The 2013/2014 catalog features a comprehensive selection of Winsted product offerings, including two new innovative solutions: EnVision command consoles and new E-SOC control stations. EnVision command consoles are designed to offer the...