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NICE Situator was selected as the centerpiece of the integrated management center that will oversee safety and security NICE Systems recently announced that a large city in Brazil has implemented NICE Situator to help secure its community and next week’s 2014 FIFA World Cup, taking place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, 2014. NICE Systems will continue working with local authorities following the tournament as part of a broader safe city initiative, to protect its mill...

Photo I.D. Systems has been selling identification security solutions to customers throughout North America IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, customer line management and access control security systems, recently announced the acquisition of Photo I.D. Systems & Supplies, Inc., located in Cincinnati, OH. Photo I.D. Systems & Supplies, Inc. has been selling identification sec...

VuWall Technology Inc., a developer of world-class control room management software, and SkySoft-ATM, a leading-edge ATC solutions provider, announced recently their strategic partnership under which VuWall has integrated SkySoft-ATM SkyRec features into the VuWall2 software suite. VuWall will be demonstrating the advanced record/ playback and high-performance lossless compressions capabilities at InfoComm 2014 (Las Vegas, NV June 18-20) in partner Exxact Corporation’s Booth # N2555. Powe...

Premier SGI will continue to raise the Keyscan brand to even greater heights in these markets Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Premier Systems Group (SGI) as Keyscan’s Manufacturer’s Representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Premier SGI,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is tremendous growth potential...

The PSA will produce a list of qualified PSA security integrators matching project specific requirements PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, has announced a National Deployment Program (NDP) uniting PSA integrators in acquiring, installing, and servicing nationwide projects. The program consists of a network of certified PSA security integrators who are vetted against 120 different qualification criteria and listed in a repository...

Over the last 15 years, Brivo has seen tremendous growth, increasing its staff by 30% within last two years alone Brivo Systems, worldwide leader and innovator of cloud-based physical access control will celebrate its 15-year anniversary on May 29 at its Maryland headquarters, just outside of Washington, DC. Well known within the physical security industry for introducing simple, scalable cloud-based access control solutions, Brivo’s brand continues to innovate and evol...

Hart will address how to establish trust with near field communication (NFC) tags Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information and everyday items, recently announced that Jason Hart, Identiv CEO, will join a panel discussion on security technologies at the NFC Solutions Summit. The panel discussion will take place in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, June 4, at 11 AM CDT at the Arboretum Hotel. During the panel discussion, H...

Rick Love will be responsible for providing services to DMP-authorized dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Rick Love to the position of Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Mid-South Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales, growing existing businesses, and providing ongoing service to DMP-authorized dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, helping them to grow their businesses. “Rick&rs...

Genetec™, a leading provider of parking enforcement and unified IP security solutions recently announced a new partnership with MacKay Meters, a leading Canadian manufacturer of parking pay stations. Together, Genetec and MacKay will offer streamlined integration between the MacKay Guardian™ Multi Elite pay station and Genetec AutoVu, the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of the Genetec unified security platform, the Security Center. AutoVu is designed to automatical...

AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 and Enterprise Sentry™ integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announced that AlertEnterprise is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. As a Certified Partner, AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 of Enterprise Guardian™ and Enterprise Sentry™, int...

Traka, the key management specialist, can now integrate its systems with the Symmetry™ access control system from AMAG Technology. As a Certified Partner, the Traka32 software integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software. AMAG and Traka cooperatively tested and certified this integration. The integration allows the functionality of the Traka32 software to be managed through Symmetry. The access control platform can now include key management along with its existing...

Brivo Labs announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the way in the emerging Social Access Management market today announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report as one of the “Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management.” Brivo Labs was one of only three companies to be recognised in Gartner’s report as a “Cool Vendor in Identity and Access Management.” Each year, Gartne...

Tracy will be responsible for supporting growth for Middle Atlantic through the addition of new products Mark Tracy has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President Strategic Business and Market Development for Middle Atlantic Products and the Commercial AV division of Legrand North America. Led by the Middle Atlantic brand, Legrand Commercial AV offers foundational infrastructure products to installing contractors, including Wiremold wire and cable management so...

BCDVideo’s connection to HP and line of servers and switches enhance PSA IP video appliance offering BCDVideo will be offering its full product line to PSA’s integrators. As HP’s Global OEM Partner for Video Storage, BCDVideo manufacturers Access Control Servers and IP Video Recorders, all including BCDVideo’s SMARTtechnology products, which allow worldwide remote management and restore on any system. BCDVideo also offers customized HP-branded Client Vi...

The online security system replaces labor-intensive offline and key-based locks Northeastern University (Boston, MA) is improving student safety in a big way by rolling out online door access control on 8,000 doors in its 36 residence halls and other facilities. The online security system replaces labor-intensive offline and key-based locks, better protecting students and improving efficiency. CBORD®, the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to...

Zwipe’s on-card authentication gives the ability to upgrade access control systems to biometrics overnight Zwipe recently announced that its new biometric card was named the winner of the first annual American SESAMES Award at the CARTES Secure Connexions Show Dinner held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas last evening. The American SESAMES Awards competition rewards the best technological innovations that span the entire identification sector of smart cards, digital secur...

The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at the end of 2018 Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features like lighting and air conditioning are set for rapid growth in the coming years, with the installed base set to rise by a factor of eight from 2013 to 2018. The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at...

Clark will oversee business operations to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market Effective January 1, 2014, Jessica L. Clark was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of STS360, a market leader in integrated security services. In this position, Clark oversees business operations in an executive management role to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market. When art student Jessica L. Clark began her career, she said she “ne...

Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for the integration of more of the company’s Internet protocol (IP) cameras with the Lenel Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.0, as well as certification for additional recording solutions with the OnGuard® access control system v6.6. This expanded certification supports viewing live and recorded video from Bosch IP cameras using Lenel NVR systems, and display of video and Intelligent Video Analysis...

The new integrated system provides improved security and access control processes MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., has partnered with Identity One as integrator to deliver a seamless biometric access and time & attendance system to a large North American freight railroad network company. With the new integrated system, this company now enjoys improved security, as well as streamlined human resource and access control processes. From a single enroll...

The upcoming mobile application from ADT and Life360 will provide direct access to ADT’s 24/7 monitoring centers Leading security and home automation provider ADT recently announced a partnership with Life360, a leader in location-based services and family networking technology. The partnership will provide a valuable lead generation source for ADT and enable the development of innovative, co-branded mobile security applications to provide greater safety and security ser...

Brivo Systems and Corcoran collaboration expands technology as a whole within the design community Brivo Systems and Brivo Labs, a business unit of Brivo Systems focused on social access management through the Internet of Things, in March 2014 joined the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design and [topcoder] community in an ongoing collaboration to enhance the museum experience. The cloud-based technology company explored ways to enhance and engage people to intera...

Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call Identiv will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 first quarter on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, 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. Should time allow,...

The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher key control system helps ensure the management and safekeeping of the keys When the name San Francisco is mentioned, most people think of the Golden Gate Bridge or perhaps the city’s famous cable cars. In the medical/educational community, the name San Francisco almost immediately brings to mind the University. Unique in its mission for focusing only on graduate school, hospitals and research, the University of California, San Francisco is...

IHS also expects that open standards will begin to take shape for the access control industry in 2014 The electronic access control industry saw many changes in 2013 and the next 12 months should be no different. According to IHS Technology, the access control industry could begin to see rapid changes in the short to medium term. In an historically slow moving market (compared with video surveillance) the access control market has seen many new entrants, such as Axis, as well...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks & Keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's Quality Assurance Department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities i...

Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalization: Factors that make a difference” on Thursday May 15 INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Reid D. Holmes, VP Business Development of Payment at INSIDE Secure, will hold a session during CARTES America, May 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on...

Honeywell’s CSS program allows Netpower to improve services and provide customers with the latest technologies Honeywell recently welcomed Netpower, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorized Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Torrance, Calif.-based company provides access control, surveillance and security systems – as well as other low-voltage services, including major data cabling with copper or fiber optics – to customers in southern California: Irvine...

On May 15th, Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored webinar, “The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Systems" Napco Security Technologies, Inc., is proud to announce the recent promotion of Brandt Phillips, who began with the company as its mid-central regional sales manager, to Commercial Fire & Security Director of Sales for the country. On May 15th, Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored ESX-hosted webinar, entitled "The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Com...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel ac...