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Software can combine information from various systems to create a single identity across the organization In today's enterprise business environment, the best approach to managing risk for a known scenario is to both prepare for it and guard against it.  Effective security management necessitates credible real-time information about risk and the ability to respond to that information in a timely manner. However, that information is often not available in real-time or ma...

Winsted to showcase its flagship Prestige Sight-Line console at Security Essen 2012 Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted, will be returning to the bi-annual Security Essen show taking place this autumn. Winsted is to exhibit on stand 502A throughout the four-day event on 25-28 September. Winsted, winners of the coveted Queen Award for Enterprise in International Trade, will be demonstrating the benefits of its flagship Prestige Sight-Line console, with advantag...

Genetec's AutoVu Demonstration Vehicle enables visitor to experience the power of mobile license plate recognition technology At the upcoming ASIS trade show and conference on booth #3514, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, will showcase the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control...

SIA's PIV Working Group proposed improvements to make the PIV card more usable Recently, the Security Industry Association (SIA) submitted important new comments to NIST regarding the revised draft of FIPS 201-2, the standard for Personal Identity Verification (PIV). SIA’s PIV Working Group contributed comments and proposed improvements to make the PIV card more usable in physical access control applications, especially those that address the high security objectives of...

IQinVision's popular IQeye camera models have received the UL Listed status IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that all of its most popular IQeye camera models have achieved UL Listed status in the US and Canada. The UL listing means Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) found that representative product samples met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's own published standards fo...

The interactive training session will take place on August 22nd 2012 Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces its first-ever social media training, created exclusively for Linear dealers, scheduled to debut on August 22nd, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT. The interactive training session will run approximately 45 minutes with an additional 15 minutes open for questions and commentary. The Linear...

Secure Wireless customers will benefit from Linear’s training and technical support teams Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the consolidation of Secure Wireless, Inc. All Secure Wireless operations will be integrated with those of Linear during the second half of 2012. Secure Wireless will remain an important product offering and brand in the Linear portfolio. Founded in 2002, Secure...

Complete Pixel represents security product manufacturer's, such as IQinVision and Veracity, among others Complete Pixel, a manufacturers’ representative group specializing in leading-edge security products, begins operations this month in the Middle East region. The new company’s entry into the security products marketplace represents a brand new business model for manufacturer representation in the industry. “Complete Pixel brings to market well-known manuf...

MobileCamViewer offers reliable carrier-grade cell phone-based video surveillance and remote monitoring The Transportation Department of the Stanwood-Camano School District in northwestern Washington State transports 2,700 K-12 students to and from eight schools each day.  The sheer volume of the student body requires a large bus fleet for the daily schedule, and protection against theft and vandalism is pertinent to keep everything running on time. The school district h...

Tri-Ed will offer pro audio products from Bosch’s Electro-Voice brand along with its public address products Tri-Ed/Northern Video Distribution is pleased to announce that it is expanding its partnership with Bosch Security Systems, Inc. to now include pro audio products from the company's Electro-Voice brand, along with Bosch public address products. "Tri-Ed/Northern Video is one of our most established partners in the security products marketplace," says Shawn Dahya K...

An integrated security system needs to fulfill user's security objectives and needs To meet a user’s specific needs, a truly integrated security solution must include video surveillance and other security systems on a single platform. Although this is a high criteria for any system designer to meet, it is now becoming increasingly possible. Integration solutions require a commitment and expertise on the part of systems integrators as well as security product manufacturer...

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently the expansion of its NLSS Gateway product suite with the introduction of the NLSS Gateway 5000, an enterprise-class unified appliance that integrates all security management functions from the ground up, and offers customised management tools to help customers optimally manage large surveillance systems. It manages hundreds of cameras and access points while delivering superior price-perform...

SIA's online report states that Brazil security market is expected to triple within five years The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently released the most updated and comprehensive resource available on the electronic physical security market in Brazil: the 2012 Brazil Security Market Report. Both the public and private sectors in Brazil are investing heavily in security equipment, as that nation prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics and...

ASIS 2012 Annual Seminar and Exhibits will be held in Philadelphia between September 10-12 Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, will give away a tablet or mobile device to a lucky attendee each day of the ASIS 2012 Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia September 10-12. Highlighting the release of Quantum Secure's new SAFE App for Mobile...

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks, introduces the RS Desktop, a compact and stylish addition to its newest line of USB desktop joysticks. Incorporating the latest generation Hall effect positioning sensor, the RS Desktop features a three axes joystick with 12-bit resolution, delivering superior control for PTZ cameras. Supporting USB 2.0 HID “game controller” interface for plug-and-play connectivity, the RS Desktop is easy to use and compatible with...

Although PureTech Systems is known for development of video analytic software, it also is a leader in advanced camera control and integration of 3rd party security sensors. This was highlighted recently by its announcement that it has integrated its PureActiv surveillance solution with LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). LRAD is a directional communication system utilised by critical facilities as part of their perimeter protection portfolio. The device broadcasts po...

The project’s first phase was completed with high acceptance and further expansion is planned Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of contactless smart credentials and readers, and the CBORD Group, Inc., the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to colleges and universities, recently announced the successful roll-out of near field communication (NFC)-enabled campus ca...

eIQ’s support program includes configuration and fine-tuning of eIQnetworks security solutions eIQnetworks, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, announced the company has certified its 200th engineer for its award-winning SecureVue unified situational awareness platform. Part of its commitment to customer success, the company offers a world-class customer training and certification program that effectively ensures customers quickly...

The PureActiv system by PureTech Systems has been installed at two US Army bases PureTech Systems recently announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at two United States Army bases, with a third near completion. The military bases, whose locations must remain undisclosed for security reasons, selected the PureActiv system for protection of its critical infrastructure and key assets and has deployed it sequentially across the...

QNAP Systems, Inc. announced recently the expansion of its latest business-ready Turbo NAS family, the TS-x69U-RP series, with 2 new rackmount units that really mean business. The expansion includes 4 and 8-drive models, delivering up to 32TB (using 4TB drives) of high-performance networked storage, redundant power supplies for enhanced reliability, and a wealth of business-ready applications for cross-platform file sharing, network-wide backup, server virtualisation storage, and much more. At...

TaylorLong & Associates will support SightLogix customers in the Northwest US region SightLogix, Inc., the leading supplier of video analytics and thermal camera systems for perimeter security, announces the appointment of TaylorLong & Associates, Inc. as its manufacturer’s representative for the Northwest US region.“The demand for critical infrastructure protection of large assets requires an organization with systems expertise and customer focus,” s...

Innovative Security Designs' Jaguar 1080P camera won the New Product of the Year award Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announced that its Jaguar 1080P camera was selected as the overall winner of the Security 2012 Exhibition’s New Product of the Year Award. The ISD megapixel surveillance camera was selected based on its innovation, origin...

The new website better represents the company's approach to digital media and strategic positioning LRG Marketing, a BtoB top 100 agency for the last six years, announces the launch of their new website. The new site includes a complete graphic redesign, a rebuild with entirely new structure and navigation and a better experience for the user. “Our new website better represents our approach to digital media and strategic positioning. It features a unique design that con...

Fluidmesh 2012 Global Partner Conference to take place in Florida on October 10th -12th Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, will host its second annual Global Partner Conference at the beautiful W. Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida October 10th through 12th. “After another incredible year we really look forward to hosting this conference to spend some quality time with our best customers, keep them up to speed on our latest developments, and ga...

 Video analytics platform Duos Technologies receives Homeland Security SAFETY ACT designation Duos Technologies Inc. has reached the ten year mark in providing engineered solutions specifically designed for the rigorous requirements of rail and transit security applications. The company, first established in 1990, evolved into this niche from creating customized and unified programmable logic control (PLC) systems and then into customized and integrated video surveil...

The advanced IP surveillance system is powered by IQinVision and Milestone IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that a large agricultural operation in central South Dakota has deployed an advanced IP surveillance system, powered by IQinVision HD megapixel cameras and Milestone network video management software. Dakota Security Systems designed and installed the IP video and wireless mesh systems and provides continued techni...

Altronix's new website has a product locator, which enables visitors to search by market sector Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, has redesigned its website to provide visitors with fast and easy access to information along with an improved online experience. The new website – www.altronix.com – offers a fresh look and new resources and functionality designed for system designers,...

The addition of the Sprint network takes MicroPower’s video surveillance solutions a step further MicroPower Technologies, Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, has entered into an agreement with Sprint that enables the company to leverage Sprint’s network as an additional channel to transmit wireless video. The addition of the Sprint network takes MicroPower’s video surveillance solutions a...

Samsung Techwin adds Kerby Long, Bill Grella and Todd Wysocki to its sales team Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced three new sales professionals to support the company’s increasing sales activities. Joining the company are Kerby Long as Northeast Regional Sales Manager; Bill Grella as Southeast Regional Sales Manager; and Todd Wysocki as Central Regional Sales...

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently the release of the NLSS Gateway 3.0, the newest version of the company’s flagship solution the NLSS Gateway. The award-winning NLSS Gateway is a unified security management system that integrates IP access control, video management and video analytics into a single, easy-to-use networked platform. The Gateway 3.0 upgrade allows users to leverage facial recognition and detecti...