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 The Advantage Partner Programe offers the benefits of Adpro's technology within Bold's central station platformBold Communications has joined ADPRO'S Advantage Partner Programme providing full central station integration for management of both Adpro FastTrace and the new V3100 Hybrid DVR and Transmitter. The Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative which enables RVRCs to have the benefit of Adpro's new CCTV technology within Bold's scaleable Gemini central station platform. The Bold...

 G4S has been selected to create a secure working environment in New York's International Gem TowerG4S, a world leader in integrated security solutions, has been retained to design and deploy the security infrastructure for the International Gem Tower (IGT) currently under construction in New York's Diamond District. Looking to re-define how business is done in New York and the global diamond and jewellery marketplace, IGT developer, Extell Development Company, hired G4S to create a secure...

ALAS was formed to raise the level of professionalism in the Latin American security marketThe Global Security Industry Alliance has announced that the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) has joined the organization.The alliance, also known as GSIA, is a coalition of security trade associations from several nations that aims to build and maintain an international resource network dedicated to the advancement of international technology standards, productive trade policies, education and...

PSIM software provides one common operating picture for an organization's multiple security devices and systemsVidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organizations to resolve business and security situations in real-time, announced its partnership with Diebold, Incorporated, a leading security systems integrator. Under this agreement, Diebold will resell the VidSys PSIM software as part of its integrated security systems offering for...

Joe Peery will be responsible for increasing the awareness of Pixim's brandPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced it has hired two security industry experts for its channel marketing team. As members of channel marketing, 30-year-security-industry veteran, Craig Robinson, and 32-year-industy veteran, Joe Peery, will be responsible for increasing the awareness of Pixim's brand as well as building channel relationships in their res...

IPSA is also in discussion with purchasers of security servicesThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) welcomes the Government decision to retain licensing in the security industry, albeit with some changes as to how it is to be regulated. Indeed, as disclosures in the press show, the Government has had a change of heart on licensing, with in some cases press releases changing by the hour, and the industry can be proud of what it has achieved in recent weeks. On behalf of its...

Intransa VideoAppliance VA210 Server/Storage ApplianceSoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has recently completed the initial testing process of Intransa's Physical Security Virtual Test Lab and validated the integration capabilities of the Phoenix RSM surveillance video management solution, along with the Phoenix RSM-ME (Milestone Extension) and RSM-OE (OnSSI Extension) modules.SoleraTec's engineers worked for over a week on the Intr...

The GSA division audited Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H For the second consecutive year Delta Scientific Corporation has been ranked Exceptional by the US Government, GSA division following their annual audit of Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H. The categories cover business practices, products, product support, project completions, warranty support and more.

 The pending acquisition targets accelerating requirements for converged access control solutionsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ActivIdentity, a global leader in strong authentication and credential management. The acquisition will widen the scope of HID Global's security industry leadership with incremental capabilities focused on the convergence of...

 Johnson Controls global headquarters holds bright prospects for LEED Platinum certification on expansionA growing number of companies increasingly measure their performance using the triple bottom line indicators of economic, social and environmental impact. Johnson Controls, Inc. demonstrates these values in its products and services, and the construction and expansion of its headquarters campus in Glendale, Wisconsin is providing a showcase for its efforts. Johnson Controls wil...

The use of retinal scans for security applications is increasing The eyes have it. The use of iris recognition technology is expanding around the globe and it is being utilised in a vast array of commercial and government applications ranging from access control to time management. ASSA ABLOY Future Lab examines  how this biometric technology is breaking new ground in identity management and other security applications. Retinal vs. iris scans Often confused w...

Independent oversight is key to maintaining public confidence in the private security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has called for the Home Secretary to carefully consider the implications of the rumoured abolition of theSecurity Industry Authority (SIA), following recent speculation in the press that the security industry regulator is about to be scrapped. In a letter to Theresa May MP, BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, appeals for the Home Office to engage with the...

The Airport has automated key security policies with the SAFE software suiteQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that it has deployed its SAFE for Airports solution for the San Francisco International Airport.With the Quantum Secure SAFE for Airports solution, SFIA has simplified the management of their entire badging process by automating manual proces...

 Agent Vi relies on its channels to be active and effective players when reselling their video analytics productsAgent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), global leader in video analytics solutions, has announced the launch of its new Channel Partner Programme (CPP), designed to support its growing sales channel network. The CPP will enable system integrators and distributors to become authorized members of Agent Vi's sales channel network, and thereby increase their product offering a...

PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments including IP video and access controlThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, is ramping up development of its entire range of IP-based specifications to achieve system-wide interoperability of IP security devices.PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments inclu...

Nearly 700 companies exhibited a wide array of security solutions for the event's attendeesMore than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries, attended the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Dallas, Texas, October 12-15. Hosted by ASIS, the leading organization for security management professionals worldwide, this annual forum is the most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry. "Security practitioners from around the...

The project is allowing IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospitalISO Integration, the installation arm of Rainbow CCTV, has recently completed a camera surveillance project for the Chapman Medical Centre in Orange County, California.The project is allowing newly-installed IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospital that are still fit for purpose. ISO Integration has been able to protect its client's investment...

Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night October 12, a few of the cleaning crew did more than just vacuum and dust on the evening tour of duty: they also swiped computer equipment from exhibitors' booth displays. However, failing to notice that the convention had gathered the best of the security industry meant this was the last time they would be performing that job.At the ASIS 2010 security trade show held week before last in Dallas, Texas, several exhibitors discovered missing electronics on the secon...

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

High Definition H.264 IP Cameras from AvigilonAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced a new line of Avigilon HD H.264 1 MP and 2 MP IP cameras at ASIS 2010. This new line of ONVIF H.264 cameras delivers megapixel and HD performance to customers who are looking to capture high quality surveillance footage while minimizing bandwidth and storage requirements. Designed for ease of installation and superior image...

Legendary Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier will also be at Digital Ally's IACP booth Digital Ally unveiled the new Thermal Ally Imaging Camera at booth number 1035 of the 117th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Orlando, October 23-27. Thermal Ally is a small, versatile, lightweight thermal camera that allows officers to see things they never would have seen before and prevent them from being exposed to danger, day or night, regard...

The new hospital expansion features a IFC2-3030 fire alarm system and P2000 security management systemForward thinking brings wireless controls, systems integration to new hospital expansionUnion Hospital is the largest provider of health services between Indianapolis and St. Louis, serving West Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The hospital strives to meet the healthcare needs of the region through compassionate, efficient and high-quality services. In this effort, Union Hospital embarked o...

Viewpoint's technology enables them to communicate, through speakers, with each security camera they installChallenge:Viewpoint CRM, a Lowell, Massachusetts-based integration company, was looking for a reliable and easily deployable wireless system for its monitoring applications which had to support both video and audio in real-time. They were working on a multi-unit housing project in Massachusetts in January 2007 and realised there was no way they could trench 500 yards in a parking lot under...

Seawolf chip from PiximPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has become the exclusive, worldwide distributor for Kiwi Semi's KA909A PixMate™, a companion chip for Pixim's latest product offering, Seawolf. By integrating multiple discrete components, the PixMate chip greatly increases the flexibility of system designers to develop compact Seawolf camera modules by further optimising overall cost/performance and manu...

Retailers around the globe are challenged with reducing expenses and increasing revenue by improving the effectiveness of their store operations. As the economy fluctuates, these businesses have become even more conscious of measuring store performance and lowering operational costs. Is the store busier on Monday evenings than it is on Friday afternoons? If there are multiple locations or departments, does one attract more customers than another? Does a store have "hot spots", areas where custo...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

Vicon's Surveyor HD PTZ Dome, a day/night 1.3 megapixel cameraVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, announced at the ASIS International Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, the expansion of its line of high-performance PTZ camera domes to include the Surveyor HD, a 1.3 megapixel model. The new Surveyor HD combines a powerful day/night megapixel camera, equipped with 18x optical zoom, in Vicon's proven Surveyor dome system....

CL-530 Australian knob cylinder from VidexJames McGowan, Videx V.P. of Sales & Marketing spoke at the ASIS ‘Solutions Theater' on October 13 at 11:00 am. McGowan presented an overview of Videx, the company's history, and new product offerings. Audiences learnt more about how the 31 year old company continues to design and manufacture cutting-edge access control products that are shipped worldwide from their headquarters located in Corvallis, Oregon USA.

Milestone XProtect Corporate, a top-of-the-line offering of open platform IP video management softwareKeeneo, a developer of video analytics for security and business intelligence use, has integrated its patented 4D video analytics software with Milestone XProtect video management platform. This integration enables operators to use the power of Keeneo's video analytics software with Milestone XProtect Corporate, a top-of-the-line offering of open platform IP video management software, designed f...

The video and alarm information from SightSensor cameras is displayed on Verint's Nextiva systemSightLogix®, the leading supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, announces the integration of its video intrusion detection system with Verint's Nextiva v6.1 video management system (VMS). As a Verint Technology Partner, SightLogix systems, which include SightSensor long-range detection cameras and SightTracker automated PTZ controllers, are now certi...