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Dr. Ullrich points to various techniques such as netflow analysis as useful skills that can help detect intrusion As network speeds increase with new technologies and demand, real time packet inspection is simply not sufficient to deal with cyber-attacks. According to Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research and a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, “Faster networks are making it harder for intrusion detection techniques to keep up with the threats. Instead or...

Michael will be responsible for Channel Vision accounts in the Northeast region Channel Vision, celebrating 20 years as a leading manufacturer of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home™, has announced the addition of Michael Bradish as their Northeast Account Executive. He will be responsible for accounts in the Northeast region, including: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont,...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is now your source for retrofit solutions.  Announcing the new Symmetry Retrofit (SR) Controllers, designed for new installations, as well as for customers who are facing a security system limitation or end-of-life scenario with a competitor’s product.  AMAG’s SR Controllers enable a customer to upgrade their aging or discontinued security management system easily and affordably, a...

The symposium provided law enforcement CEOs an opportunity to discuss current public safety issues Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is sponsoring several events of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). The first of these was the William R. Bracey Winter CEO Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel February 21-23. This gathering provided law enforcement chief ex...

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West 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 Communic...

Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017 The global market for wireless infrastructure gear used for video surveillance applications is set to more than double from 2011 to 2016, with a significant amount of growth driven by demand for low-cost systems in emerging economies like China and India. Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017, up nearly 160 percent from $274 million in 2011, according to a new report publish...

The PCS-19/DVR-08 comes with anintegral motion detector and alarmcontacts Not every installation requires installation of an extensive surveillance system consisting of different components. The requirement for reliable video surveillance systems, reasonably priced with simple operation exists particularly in the private sector, in small retail stores and in restaurants. You can now offer your customers such a solution with the PCS-19/DVR-08 surveillance system from eneo....

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, has introduced a new line of Hemispheric Cameras that provide high-resolution, continuous 180o or 360o coverage. An integral fisheye lens and 4 megapixel sensor captures a complete 360o view, which is delivered as two 180o panoramic images visually stacked on top of each other within a single video stream. All de-morphing is performed within the cameras prior to transmission, so a distortion-free image is...

AlliedBarton hosted the event in collaboration with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Systems 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, hosted a free workplace violence prevention seminar. In partnership with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Systems, the seminar took place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013,...

NLSS Cloud Services was selected based on the positive impact it delivers to today’s security marketplace Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading security research and advisory guide, has named NLSS Cloud Services, a Silver winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today category. This prestigious awar...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication, and computing solutions, is building upon the successful deployment of its DA-681 and DA-683 rackmount substation computers with its next generation DA-685 that combines the exceptional I/O capacity of the DA-681 with the computing horsepower of the DA-683.   Designed as an all-purpose substation solution, the DA-685 industrial embedded computer is capable of serving virtually any role in a smart grid application, regardless of what e...

The reception will provide an opportunity for security industry professionals to meet before ISC West The Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold it's annual SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at the PURE Nightclub at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event is held each year on the night before ISC West and provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for security product manufacturers, dealers, integrators and...

The Jackson City PD currently has several vehicles equipped with a Genetec AutoVu mobile LPR system Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that The Jackson (Miss.) Police Department is using the AutoVu License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution to help officers identify criminals and scofflaws and increase the safety of its citizens. The Jackson City PD currently has sev...

UCI needed a networked access control ssystem to control and manage student access within 35 existing buildings Diversity, thy name is Arroyo Vista. That's because Arroyo Vista, one of five housing complexes located at the University of California at Irvine (UCI), offers a wide array of alternatives to traditional residential hall living, with 42 different Academic Theme, International, Transfer, and Greek Houses for undergraduate students.  The two- and three-story buil...

PCSC was selected to provide LGB Airport with a new access control security system Long Beach Airport – A Historical LandmarkLocated just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Touted as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a large number of flights that include charter and private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement helicopters, adv...

The newly available MOBOTIX App is a mobile video management solution for Apple* iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch devices that improve everyday convenience and security. With this free-of-charge App, MOBOTIX users can access their video systems anytime from anywhere in the world and have mobile Internet access via WLAN (Wi-Fi) or UMTS/3G. Bandwidth-optimized remote access to live feeds and recordings, as well as an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand interface with a wide range of system funct...

HID's secure access solutions are designed to have minimal impact on patients and administrative staff HIMSS 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently showcased the breadth and depth of its healthcare secure access solution portfolio at this year’s HIMSS in New Orleans. Protecting healthcare organizations and patients against unauthorized access to sensitive data, HID Global’s secure access solutions are desig...

Avigilon’s newest location houses employees in sales, business development and customer support Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the company opened its U.S. headquarters in Texas to better serve American partners and customers. Named “America’s Top State for Business 2012”, Avigilon’s new office will be located in Dallas, Texas. Ranked the fastest growing software compa...

ESX’s keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2013 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced its welcome of Roy Spence, co-founder and chairman of GSD&M — a leading Austin-based marketing and advertising agency — as its 2013 keynote speaker. Its keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 at Nashville’s brand new Music Cit...

OnSSI plans to increase development of innovative solution to drive its Ocularis video management software OnSSI has doubled the size of its New York R&D facility to further stimulate the continued development of innovative solutions to drive its industry leading Ocularis video management software and new technologies. The vastly expanded facility is headed by Darien Ford, according to Gadi Piran, President and CTO of OnSSI. “OnSSI has always been driven by a p...

The partnership offers new products and new value-added services to customers 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 organizations manage and measure their customer flow. The customer’s enti...

The NVT Customer Support ad portrays the high-level of support NVT commits to its customers Network Video Technologies (NVT) Inc. has received a prestigious US advertising award for their recent "Customer Support" themed advertising campaign. The Advertising Excellence Award, presented by SDM Magazine, recognises innovative advertising campaigns in the security marketplace. Devised and created by Graeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the award-winning NVT Customer Support ad portray...

Michael Chertoff is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, was honored to present Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group, www.chertoffgroup.com, as the keynote speaker during an executive event in New York City on March 4, 2013. "Michae...

AS&E received the order for the service of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal and ZBV systems American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.6 million order for the service and maintenance of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal® and ZBV® systems to support a U.S. government agency.  "Our trusted and reliable service t...

As part of Samsung Techwin’s Certified IP Partners Program (SCIP), the company announces that Red Hawk Fire & Security, a leader in fire, life safety and security services, will add Samsung's line of video surveillance and security products to its cutting-edge technology portfolio. Samsung's IP-video, analog and hybrid systems will now be among the industry-leading technologies Red Hawk Fire & Security incorporates into their integrated, turnkey business solutions. “Red Hawk...

SightLogix®, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightLogix video analytic solution with Vicon Industries' ViconNet video management software (VMS). SightSensor video analytic cameras, which detect objects that violate perimeter security rules, can now send video and alarm information over the network for display within the ViconNet video management system. SightTrackers, which automatically steer PTZ cameras,...

The symposium provides an opportunity for AMAG and its partners to engage in conversations with security engineers AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management security solution provider, hosted its 12th annual Security Engineering Symposium (SES) in San Diego, California at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort on March 1-4, 2012. AMAG experienced its largest crowd ever with nearly 100 consultants attending.  Immediately following the SES, 35 Symmetry Au...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of its industry and logistics SlimFlex™ Laundry tag solution to the expanding SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. This introduction provides integrators with a rich feature-set of RFID tags that deliver the characteristics of the SlimFlex tag’s durability and flexibility in a format ideal for automated tracking and inventory for commer...

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IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...