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With an extremely vulnerable, high-density population, the area of Midtown in Atlanta, GA has security as its highest    priority. Covering a vicinity of 400 blocks, Midtown includes three large MARTA rail stations, the Federal Reserve Bank, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and many other major businesses. Last spring, the city began a project in Midtown designed to heighten public safety and security with the implementation of Vicon outdoor IP video cameras. “We have three...

CloudPass has been designed specifically for government agencies to provide maximized security Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced the introduction of its newest software product, CloudPass, a Physical Access Control System (PACS) designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) with a solution that also enables them to transition simply and economically to the cloud....

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of a number of new key integrations for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter. IPSecurityCenter already integrates with some of biggest names in security systems in the world, including access control, video management, geospatial information systems, video analytics, perimeter detection systems and a host of other technologies. The latest additions to the IPSecurityCenter...

The MOBOTIX S14 FlexMount camera will be available to see at booth #2959 atASIS International 2012   MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, will showcase its flexible and discreet S14 FlexMount to the Americas market for the first time at this year’s ASIS Seminar & Exhibits, being held Sept. 10-13, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. At booth #2959, conference attendees can get a first look at t...

IdentiSys is North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification and access control systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response and access control/CCTV security systems, recently announced the acquisition of the Identification, Security and Presentation Divisions of Mountainland Business Systems, headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, with additional offices in Idaho, O...

HID will also demonstrate its suite of technologies, products and services at ASIS 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia. In addition to announcing the latest additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level...

Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic access control systems, is proud to announce the release of its new CyberKey smart key.The CyberKey II is a programmable smart key that operates as part of the CyberLock access control system. The CyberKey II electronic key serves as an authorising credential within the CyberLock system. It contains a rechargeable battery that powers the key and energises the electronic lock cylinder when the two devices make contact. Each ke...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems is endorsing the launch of RemoteGUARD, Europe’s first Secure Remote Monitoring Solution designed exclusively to help MOBOTIX channel partners deliver enhanced security services.    Developed by IPX Support Services Limited, RemoteGUARD Europe offers a high-resolution remote security solution to protect staff, customers and premises. Using a highly customisable policy engine, Rem...

IPSecurityCenter's management reporting data supports intelligence gathering and maps incident trends CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution, as chosen by major Fortune 500® Corporations, Cities and Law Enforcement around the globe in Booth 1763 at ASIS International. This year ASIS’s 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits will t...

The integration will provide full-frame-rate live and recorded playback of MOBOTIX video OnSSI, announces enhanced integration of its flagship Ocularis IP video and security platform with the full line of MOBOTIX high-resolution video surveillance cameras. The heightened integration will provide smoother, full-frame-rate live and recorded playback of MOBOTIX video, lower bandwidth and storage requirements, and improved management of MOBOTIX video streams with Ocularis features...

There are eight main islands that make up Hawaii and four of those islands are a part of the County of Maui: Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. Together, the islands encompass approximately 2,400 square miles and house a population of 154,000 residents. Recently, the County implemented an initiative to migrate toward one centralised system for all security, including access control, biometrics and surveillance on its three populated islands, excluding Kahoolawe, which does not have any resident...

In existence since the late 1930s, the Trenton Housing Authority (THA) provides decent and affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents throughout the city of Trenton, New Jersey, USA. Its mission is to provide safe and sanitary housing for residents and to lead them toward self-sufficiency. For the past 30 years, the THA has served nearly 2,000 households. Today, the THA is an autonomous body that is chartered by the State of New Jersey, partially funded by the federa...

Videx's three key vaults include: Cyberkey Vault 1, Cyberkey Vault 20 FX and CyberKey Vault WR Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of key-centric electronic access control (EAC) systems, offers intelligent key cabinets for secure storage and management of electronic smart keys. Videx offers three robust key vaults; the CyberKey Vault 1, CyberKey Vault 20 FX, and CyberKey Vault WR. Smart keys stored in the vaults are unprogrammed until an authorized user pr...

Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS 2012 G4S, a global provider of integrated security solutions will give away iPads to 10 attendees at the ASIS 2012 show. Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia. “Our iPad promotion at ASIS has proven itself to be a fun way to educate attendees about G4S and the broad range of produ...

Innometriks will demonstrate its Rhino reader which utilizes Lumidigm fingerprint biometrics Lumidigm recently announced that Innometriks Inc. will showcase Lumidigm multispectral imaging capabilities at the ASIS security convention in Philadelphia September 10-12, 2012. At booth #2663, Innometriks will be demonstrating its Rhino reader which utilizes Lumidigm fingerprint biometrics to handle high security authentication applications in extreme weather and rough environments....

The usability revolution that took place several years ago on the consumer market is breaking into the field of security management. Wouter Kersteman, Interaction Designer at Nedap, explains in this article that intuitive user interfaces with attractive apps and widgets - similar to those found on modern mobile phones and tablets - are the standard of the future; usability is the latest buzzword and may even be a pre-requisite for security management systems.   Rec...

A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking, recently announced a new trial version of its SoftAX virtual machine (VM). SoftAX is a software-based AX Series Application Delivery Controller (ADC) with the same full range of Layer 4-7 load balancing, application acceleration and security features, helping customers and cloud providers to rapidly build cloud environments and deploy as needed based on demand. With SoftAX, which can be installed on commodity hardware atop a hypervis...

Previously, Giordano served in executive business development and marketing roles for Schneider Electric Opengear, a leading provider of next generation remote management solutions, recently announced the appointment of Vincent J. Giordano as vice president of Worldwide Business Development and Strategy. A senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Giordano joins Opengear after serving in previous executive business development, sales and marketing roles for Schne...

Fluidmesh will provide an integrated wireless solution for Talk-A-Phone's VOIP-500 series phones Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, has partnered with Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, to provide an integrated wireless solution for its VOIP-500 Series phones and WEBS mass notification systems. “Now you can have the same Talk-A-Phone experience anywhere,” commented Alek Kirey...

RDL Comunicações, Ltd., a São Paulo-based Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP), was preparing a large-scale wireless broadband rollout to deploy broadband service to 10 rural cities and need to find a solution with an ideal balance of high-performance and cost-effectiveness. After evaluating solutions, RDL deployed Proxim's unlicensed WiMAX and wireless backhaul technology to enable broadband service in 10 cities throughout Brazil. Utilising a combination of Proxim's T...

PureTech Systems recently announced the next release of its PureActiv Wide Area Surveillance / PSIM software.  PureActiv 10.0 continues the tradition to provide a high level of situational awareness that customers have come to expect from the geospatial-based command and control. The newest release of PureActiv includes a new user interface, new geospatial features, additional video analytics and a vast array of new perimeter sensor integrations. Client enhancements - The new release boas...

The new version of Ocularis, OnSSI’s flagship surveillance and security platform, focuses on system-wide administration and optimized hardware utilisation. The new version of Ocularis introduces automatic licensing, a huge time-saver for system administrators and overall cost-saver. Now, the system administrator is free to connect and replace cameras – which are immediately fully operational – whenever convenient. System-wide administration is further enhanced with a brand-new...

Leading video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is bringing its MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application to new consumer tablet devices as the rising technology catches on with more users. mobiDEOS was among the first companies to bring mobile surveillance to tablet users, launching MobileCamViewer for the iPad and Android tablets over the past several years. The company is now among the first to offer the technology to the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble...

Fluidmesh Networks and Talk-A-Phone Co. will provide an integrated wireless solution Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, has partnered with Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, to provide an integrated wireless solution for its VOIP-500 Series phones and WEBS mass notification systems. “Now you can have the same Talk-A-Phone experience anywhere,” commented Alek Kireyenka, market...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

The report states that integrators can remainprofitable if they focus on increasing serviceand maintenance revenue As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? A recent report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS)), states if integrators focus on increasing service and maintenance revenue they can remain profitable despite the economic conditions. The IMS Research repor...

IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the next generation of Alliance-pro indoor and outdoorcameras.  The Alliance-pro is a full featured, multi-megapixel H.264 Main Profile vandal dome camera. With support for up to 5MP resolutions, this camera provides multiple, individually-configured H.264 and simultaneous MJPEG streams. Always designed with the installer in mind, installation is quick and easy thanks to the remote mot...

600 Series Bosch DVRs have been installed at the Beatles Story - a themed visitor attraction in the UK A number of Bosch Security Systems 600 DVRs have been installed at an attraction dedicated to the Beatles – the Beatles Story – so that images captured from the CCTV cameras can be more easily stored and accessed. The Beatles Story is the world's leading Beatles-themed visitor attraction and is based in Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Established in 1988, i...

NAV has experience in designing and building network-based systems for casinos The new Valley Forge Casino, which opened on March 31, 2012, has selected North American Video (NAV) to implement their video surveillance and security system. Casino management chose NAV based on their proposal and extensive experience in designing and building network-based systems for casinos. The design/build proposal includes a state-of-the-art Pelco IP-based video surveillance system which fea...

MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced the availability of the Helios video surveillance system. The first comprehensive solar-powered, wireless surveillance system available in the market, Helios drastically reduces the cost of camera deployment through patented technology that delivers significant improvements in performance and power without compromising video quality and reliability....