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AC2000 Lite software incorporates a comprehensive suite of applications including AC2000 AED Baylor Medical Center at Uptown is a state-of-the-art surgical hospital in the Dallas Uptown area which opened in 2011. Specialties and services include Orthopaedic, Spine, Pain Management and Plastic surgery. Putting safety and the care of their patients at the forefront, Baylor Medical Center at Uptown required a proven access control system which offers integrated biometric securit...

According to the report, the global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology The $1.8 billion global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology, with video set to grow and account for 50% of unit shipments in 2017, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for Audio and Video Door Phones” from IMS Research, now part of IHS. Worldwide unit shipments of video door phones are forecast to grow by 7.5% during t...

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fueling adoption of layered...

Matrix has added two professionals to its sales and marketing team that will be based in the Lowell office Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Massachusetts to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is...

Greg will manage the regional sales managers and sales engineering teams in North America AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, names Greg Love as its new Vice President of Sales. Greg will manage the Regional Sales Managers and Sales Engineering teams in North America, and work closely with his team and the rest of the company to grow AMAG and provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Greg reports to Execut...

Security management in banking is a discipline unlike any other. Rather than integrating all security into one centralized system, some banks choose decentralized security for their branch offices. AEOS, a leading platform in integrated security, turns out to be just as effective when deployed decentrally. ”We were already using Nedap AEOS in our headquarters, as well as various regional offices. Then, in 2011, the security system used by our 800 branch offices in Belgium needed to be ext...

Cameras record video on Bosch digital video recorders at the main distribution center End User: Erie Water Works supplies potable water directly to the City of Erie and its surrounding municipalities in Pennsylvania. The mission of Erie Water Works is to guarantee a continuous, reasonably priced supply of quality water to its customers, which assures public health while promoting future development. It is committed to ensuring the production and distribution of high quality...

  P2000 provides graphical representation of alarms on floor plans enabling to be managed by trained personnel The Louisiana Office of State Buildings’ (OSB) mission is to provide for the operations and maintenance, safety and security at all facilities under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. Johnson Controls has been working together with the OSB for more than 15 years to help fulfill that mission. The result is improved sec...

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...

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 a $2.5 million order for more than 1000 video feeds in one of the ten biggest metropolitan areas in the United States. This purchase represents the latest enterprise-class software order for this technology. “Our AIS...

Matrix will implement Lean processes throughout its business structure to ensure continued growth Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, announced plans to implement new strategies to increase efficiency in manufacturing and R&D, and to further improve customer service. With demand for Matrix Systems’ access control and security management solutions growing at a rapid...

Delta Scientific recently announced that a crash test of its new DSC720-1M bollards, created to stop taller trucks such as those found in Europe and the Mideast from tumbling over anti-terrorist crash-proof bollards, stopped a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) flatbed truck impacting at 50 miles per hour (80 kph) with only a 0.5 meter penetration of the vehicle, creating an M50, P1 ASTM rating. The bollards caused severe damage to the engine and drive train. “This is the type of stopping power custo...

Gartner’s “Cool Vendor” research recognizes smaller, emerging companies that are interesting and unique Once a year Gartner, Inc., the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, identifies “Cool Vendors”, companies who are “transforming the way businesses operate and consumers engage with technology”. Quantum Secure, a leading provider of enterprise-grade Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) solutio...

Quantum Secure's software products address challenges with best practice processes that reduce costs and risks Quantum Secure announces that they have been added to the GSA Approved Products List (APL) in the Caching Status Proxy Category. As Quantum Secure is certified in the category with no restrictions, federal agencies choosing their SAFE for PIV Credential product will get a complete FIPS 201compliant solution within the category. “Physical security and identity m...

Johnson has expanded its role to include installation of a new Web-based Metasys and security system A 10-year, $4.4 billion development program is taking Toronto Pearson International Airport to new levels of safety, efficiency and passenger service. As Canada’s busiest airport, Pearson handles more than 25 million passengers per year with 1,200 daily arrivals and departures. By 2020, the airport expects to serve 50 million passengers annually. The Greater Toronto Airpo...

Kirk will oversee marketing activities and strategically plan for new growth opportunities Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Kirk Newell to the newly created role of Demand Generation Manager. In this capacity, Newell will oversee outbound and inbound marketing activities, and strategically plan for new growth opportunities to better support the sales team...

The Johnson Controls security package features the Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to proceed wi...

The revised security package features the Johnson Controls Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to pr...

Morse Watchmans software compiles information from the system on key usage and can run activity reports Benoît Chaput has the job of overseeing the vehicles and technical gear used to operate SRC (Société Radio-Canada), the French language counterpart of the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp.) with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. The network produces more than 4,000 hours of programming a year, including radio, TV and Internet content. Mr. Chaput works in a...

The access control equipment market is projected to reach approximately $198 million Despite spending cuts from a sequestered budget and a still-recovering economy, suppliers of innovative, high-security access control solutions to the U.S. government can expect modest growth this year, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for Electronic Physical Access Control Equipment – 2013 Edition” from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. The market in 20...

The program provides streamlined access to Brivo's flagship ACS WebService® and ACS Onsite® products Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that several dealers have achieved “Brivo Blue” status based on their performance on a mix of specific criteria and commitments. The Brivo Blue Independent Dealer Program is intended to deepen partnerships, offer valuable education, and provide an impressive array of...

Genetec also to showcase Stratocast, its new cloud-based video surveillance solution At ASIS 2013, on booth # 1914, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions will demonstrate the latest version of Security Center the Company's unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and license plate recognition (AutoVu) into a single unified platform. Visitors...

Brivo's cloud-based ACS WebService system was selected for Crown Point's access control upgrade Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that the historic courthouse in Crown Point, IN, has substantially upgraded their access control management capabilities with a cloud-based Brivo ACS WebService system. The new system was specified and installed by Phil and Son, Inc. After the town of Crown Point built a new courthouse compl...

Honeywell’s dealer program provides support in sales techniques and marketing strategies for dealers Honeywell has added a leading, locally-owned, Vermont security provider to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive and prestigious security and dealer networks. Countryside Lock & Alarms, Inc. (“Countryside”), of Mount Holly, Vt., provides a wide range of security and life safety solutions to families and busin...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

This integration provides numerous benefits for end-users AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that ipConfigure, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  ipConfigure has certified its Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM) v5.4 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines enterprise class IP video su...

The event is designed for security integration and monitoring companies  The sixth annual Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the security industry’s most important tradeshow, networking and education event, opens a week of activities in Nashville’s brand new Music City Center starting on June 17 until June 21. The event, designed for security integration and monitoring companies, is the industry’s only tradeshow owned and sponsored by the leading associatio...

Problem: Protecting AFC’s area water The Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Facility located in Alpharetta, Georgia is one of the largest in the state. The facility is operated by USFilter, which manages more than 550 water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the United States. Water treatment facilities are unique in that they have diverse access control requirements that include main entrances and office doors, as well as storage areas, padlocks, gates, computer cabinets...

CyberLocks are installed on a large percentage of the route machines Marc Whitener, owner and President, founded Whitener Snacks 18 years ago in Norco, a town just outside of New Orleans. Starting with three vending routes, Marc has grown the business into the largest vending company in the State of Louisiana, operating as Refreshment Solutions. In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina put Whitener Snacks and CyberLock to an extreme test. Henry Guste, Chief Operating Officer, says...