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BRS Labs’ behavioral recognition technology operates seamlessly across multiple locations Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behavior, recently announced that Keith Drummond has been hired as the company’s Executive Vice President of Sales. Mr. Drummond is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry, with a specific focus on growing sales revenue. Before joining BRS L...

Habitat for Humanity homes are sold to partner families and individuals at no profit AMAG Technology allocated November 20, 2013 to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles build a home in the LA community.  In addition to the company’s generous financial donation, all office employees invested a full day and worked together to help finish a home in Lynwood, California. AMAG Technology is an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution pr...

Cubic pointed out to IDTechEx that Mifare for Mobile from NXP gives speed same as transportation card ticketing In the many interviews and research carried out for the new IDTechEx report "Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024", considerable disagreement was commonplace. IDTechEx first issued a major report on this subject five years ago when there were concerns about deployment which is much less an issue today given the huge deployment of NFC-enabled mobile phones and tab...

The award recognises the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions Norbain is pleased to announce that Remsdaq’s EntroStar and EntroWatch have won another industry award – “The ASIS 2013 Accolades Security’s Best Winner”. ASIS International, held during September 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois, is one of the leading organizations for security professionals worldwide. Each year it invites exhibito...

In a move designed to further the spread of de-facto standards and standards-based interoperability in the physical security industry and beyond, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Area Control Specification. The PSIA also announced it is making the specification open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA member companies. Area Control 2.0 incorporates the PSIA’s Access Control and...

Alarm.com’s technology complements Tyco Security Products’ expertise in Interactive hardware solutions Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce a new global partnership with Alarm.com. Alarm.com is the leading technology provider for connected home services powering well over 1 million households.  With highly customized services that include interactive security, vi...

Reflex Systems will be offering Genetec’s technology as part of the systems it designs, installs and supports Reflex Systems, one of the UK’s leading integrated security system specialists, has been appointed as a Systems Integrator (SI) partner by Genetec Inc, one of the world leaders in unified IP video surveillance management (VMS) and security solutions. The company carried out a review of the technologies available across the market and identified that Genete...

The annual award will mark contributions to the life safety industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the establishment of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. On Nov. 20, SIA hosted SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships and People in the Security Industry, its annual awards and charity dinner, held at The Lighthouse and Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y. During the ceremony, SIA CEO Don Erickson unveiled the Jay Hauhn Excel...

SARGENT was awarded for its BHW Trim and IN120 WiFi Access Control Lock, and McKinney for its new Square Barrel Hinge Recently at Greenbuild 2013, Architectural Products recognized the winners of its third annual Product Innovation Awards (PIAs). ASSA ABLOY Group brands SARGENT and McKinney were honored, with SARGENT taking home awards for its BHW Trim and IN120 WiFi Access Control Lock, and McKinney for its new Square Barrel Hinge. “Building on the success of last year...

AAC T-SAS system is an upgraded version of the TSM 2054 Side Scan Sonar, which is towed from both manned and unmanned vessels Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a joint venture between DRS Technologies and Thales, successfully demonstrated advanced mine-hunting capabilities with the US Navy during the 2013 Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Unmanned Systems (UxS) Campaign. By towing the unmanned high resolution synthetic aperture sonar (T-SAS), the system detected all exercise mines...

EIA’s coordinated strategic integration included solutions such as IP surveillance cameras EIA, Inc., one of America’s leading Networked Technology Integrators successfully provided the tactical installation and final integration of a deployment package. The package consisted of various surveillance and security equipment which provided robust situational awareness to the management of the ING New York City Marathon—the largest and most popular marathon in th...

Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

The system consists of a combination of Keyscan’s single-door and multi-door control panels Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. This year UFC will continue to bring us legendary battles, shocking finishes, and h...

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings and  networking Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will host the Z-Wave Alliance Unplug Fest & Developers Forum session at their Carlsbad, CA headquarters on November 12-14, 2013. The Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings, networking and a first look at the new Z-Wave N...

Dan will develop and lead Lancope’s worldwide channel sales and marketing strategy and global partner program Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announces the appointment of Dan Sibille as Vice President of Channels. Sibille has over 20 years of experience driving channel sales and marketing for networking, security and video collaboration leaders including 3Com, Extreme Networks, Internet Security Systems, WatchGuard Technologies, L...

Identive will present the results on Thursday 7th November, 5pm Eastern time Identive will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. For those un...

The partnership between Matrix and Tri-Ed will provide greater opportunities for both companies Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with Tri-Ed Distribution, a well-known and highly respected supplier of security and IP products based in Woodbury, N.Y.  Matrix Systems will align itself with Tri-Ed Distribution to fulfi...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, in conjunction with HID Global, announced that their combined end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and validation software has been approved as a fully compliant FICAM Solution by the U.S. General Services Administration. The approval means that C•CURE 9000 from Software House, along with HID Global pivCLASS readers and validation software, are the first such products to meet the rigorous...

The card system is much more convenient and much safer than carrying keys The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is one of the first major public aquariums to place large-scale focus on the ecology and biodiversity of its own region. One of the facility’s two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when t...

The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies webinar will be held on November 6 Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announces its sixth dealer-focused interactive webinar, The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST. In the age of Google reviews, Angie's List and Yelp; positive testimonials are more important than ever. A one-star rating with n...

The partnershop will combine industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with customer-centric workforce optimisation (WFO) solutions Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Victrio™, an innovator in fraud prevention and identity authentication solutions. The combination of Verint and Victrio advances this comprehensive solution set by combining industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with...

The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Schlage locks, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe and secure where they live, work...

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC program provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to maritim...

William J. Lynn III will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016 DRS Technologies announced recently that its chief executive officer, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Defense Industrial Association. Secretary Lynn will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016. The board guides the association’s charter to advocate for cutting-edge technology...

Image Sensing Systems offers its expertise and influence to help decision-makers work together Shrinking city resources. Growing crime rates. Increased security and parking needs. Jamming traffic. The future of our cities seems destined to be inadequately prepared to meet such challenges. Until you learn that Image Sensing Systems, Inc. a global leader in above-ground technology solutions, is dedicating significant resources to its "CitySync" initiative to improve saf...

Michael O'Neal will contribute to the provocative View from the Top panel on Tuesday, November 5 at 4:45 p.m. Michael O'Neal, president of Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will be a featured speaker at Securing New Ground (SNG™), the Security Industry Association's (SIA) executive conference at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel in New York. O'Neal will contribute to the popular and provocative Vi...

SCIF Constructors and Electronics have installed systems in government installations across 32 states and in nine foreign countries Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) congratulates SCIF Constructors and Electronics with a special award recognising the installation of their one-thousandth Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The alarm system component of all systems installed since 2002 featured DMP technology, which is widely used in government, banking, and oth...

Tri-Ed hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies Tri-Ed is pleased to continue its comprehensive Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars for the Tri-Ed Roadshow coming to Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, November 13th. This free one-day event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim, located at 100 the City Drive in Orange. The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with...

Preferred Technologies Group, maker of the Cartell gate openers and vehicle detection systems, is pleased to announce compatibility with any solar automatic gate opener. The GateMate (CP-3) has the lowest current draw in standby than any other free exit system on the market. It requires just 90-150 Microamps in standby. That’s 85-90% lower current draw than its closest competition. A critical aspect of any solar-powered gate opener is the battery. The more accessories attached to a solar...