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What: Honeywell Security Group introduces new mobile apps for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system: The new L5100 Connect iOS app allows homeowners to control the system anywhere on premises within their Wi-Fi coverage areas on iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. The app provides local control of the security system, and if so equipped, control of Z-Wave® enabled lights, locks, thermostats and more. This approach helps homeowners save money on energy and util...

KeyWatcher key system is used by the casinos’ security departments to track keys needed throughout the facilities Casino managers, like managers in any other market, leave nothing to chance when it comes to the operation of the business. To protect the bottom line and guard against fraud, they rely on established practices and procedures and industry favored technology such as Morse Watchmans key control and management systems. At sister properties Casino Arizona and Ta...

Anthem Memory Care addresses the needs of seniors afflicted by Alzheimer’s and dementia Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Anthem Memory Care has standardised on the Brivo OnAir hosted cloud-based access control and video surveillance management solution for their future new care facilities. Key-Rite Security of Denver, Colorado is the dealer and installer for this project. In the United States today, a...

RITE Touch is perfect for indoor applications, combining elegant aesthetics with latest touch screen technology Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is debuting the brand new RITE Touch digital glass door lock at ASIS 2013, offering a new elegance to keyless access solutions for glass openings. “The RITE Touch is our very first digital lock specifically designed and crafted for glass door applications,” said Michael Webb, Vice President of New Product Developm...

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...

Howe brings more than 20 years of experience in homeland and aviation security, and media relations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced the addition of Ellen Howe to its leadership team. Howe brings more than 20 years of experience in homeland and aviation security, strategic communications, media relations, crisis management and social media to her new role as vice president of marketing. “We are de...

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...

The collaboration will allow Tri-Ed and AIL to share information on market insights within their areas of operation Tri-Ed and Aditya Infotech Ltd. will be inviting other key distributors from other parts of the world to join The International Alliance of Independent Security Distributors Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, and Aditya Infotech Ltd. (AIL), India’s No.1 Security & Safety Products Distribution house and a leading glo...

HID Global provides governments worldwide with highly customizable identity solutions for citizen ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has joined the Secure Identity Alliance, the industry’s reference body for secure documents and eServices. HID Global brings expertise to the secure government-to-citizen ID market worldwide with solutions that provide advantages over traditional paper-based documents, such as more...

Building Intelligence company’s SV3 VMP integrates with AMAG’s symmetry security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Building Intelligence, Inc. is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a certified partner, Building Intelligence Company’s SV3 Visitor Management Portal (VMP) integrates...

SALTO Virtual Network wire-free system was chosen to push and pull data from the university’s “hot spot” entry points Oglethorpe University is an independent liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, GA. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, the university is consistently listed among America’s best colleges by The Princeton Review and Forbes.  Students at Oglethorpe enjoy a faculty dedicated to teaching, small class sizes, and a rich trad...

Newton Security, Inc., the global leader in the supply of machine vision, single person sensing and tracking systems, recently introduced a new, single-door anti-tailgating detection system named Entry Vision. The new system, based on advanced stereo vision, is designed to compete in both performance and price in the congested field of related single door security devices that still rely on decades-old light beam technology. The Entry Vision product is a tailgate detection and direction control...

Zebra Commerce encompasses a suite of hardware devices, software applications and services Zebra Technologies Corporation, a recognized global leader in products and solutions that extend real-time visibility into business operations, recently announced, Zebra Commerce, a new brand that encompasses a suite of hardware devices, software applications, and services targeted at mobilising the operations of retailers and field service organizations. Zebra Commerce brings together...

Corvus will also demonstrate their complete line of Vista Iris and Iris-Face biometric devices Corvus Integration, Inc. will feature the new GreenBit MultiScan 527 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Exposition on October 20-22, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA. Corvus Integration, Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Reston Virginia, will be featuring the new GreenBit MultiScan 527 at this year’s IACP Expo (booth #2857). In addition to collecti...

The Axis Certification Program was developed specifically for system designers and technical sales professionals Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that the Axis Certification Program in North America surpassed a significant milestone by certifying more than 1000 industry professionals since January 2011. “As the first professional, third-party proctored network video certification, the Axis Certification is a compreh...

Joshua Jabs will present on “Electronic Benefits Programs” scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 10:45 a.m Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced that Joshua Jabs, vice president of global government marketing for Datacard Group, will be speaking at the 2013 Smart Card Alliance Government Conference: Smart Strategies for Secure Identity, taking place Oct. 15-16, 2013 in Washington, D.C. In its 12th year...

The KeyWatcher key system is used in casinos for security departments to store and track keys Casino managers, like managers in any other market, leave nothing to chance when it comes to the operation of the business. To protect the bottom line and guard against fraud, they rely on established practices and procedures and industry favored technology such as Morse Watchmans key control and management systems. At sister properties Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort in Scot...

Bosch Security Systems has added new features to its B Series Control Panels, making them even easier to use and maintain. With firmware 2.01, the panels offer improved text and e-mail alerts, expanded language capabilities and remote firmware updates of peripheral devices. Customers can now use the B Series Control Panel’s built-in Ethernet connection to send e-mail or text alerts for system events. With this capability, a cellular connection is no longer required for these alerts, reduc...

The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its intelligent locker technology at ASIS 2013 with its Intelligent Laptop and Modular Locker products. The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students or employees and ensuring they are returned and stored se...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, is meeting the growing need for faster transmission speeds and wider coverage with its new AWK-6232 wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client that allows outdoor networks to scale to higher bandwidth demand while providing maximum availability. "Anyone who has suffered download delays or interruptions on an outdoor wireless network should welcome the AWK-6232, our top-of-the-line, high-bandwidth outdoor wireless solution,...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has expanded its lockdown suite with new mechanical, standalone and integrated access control options. As a result, schools can now match a solution to their environment and capability of staff and budget to further improve on their present lockdown procedures. “Schools want the peace of mind that comes with effectively and efficiently protecting students, staff and property,” said April Dalton-Noblitt, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, direc...

Securitron M380 offers the fastest, most secure installation of any bracket-mount magnetic lock At ASIS 2013, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is showing off its new M380 Series Magnalock, a stylish addition to the Magnalock line with advanced features that include an optional embedded CCTV camera and motion detector. With its 600 lb holding force, the Securitron M380 is ideal for traffic control in interior access control applications where fail-safe locking operatio...

Securitron introduced AQD6 Series of 6 Amp switching power supplies and AQE Series PoE with extractors Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced a variety of new power products this year at ASIS, ranging from the AQD6 Series of 6 Amp Switching Power Supplies to the AQE Series PoE with Extractors, Injectors and Rack-Mounted solutions. Securitron also previewing the PowerSTAT Module, a monitoring and reporting system for power supplies over the internet....

Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY group company, is rolling out its DKC Digital Keypad Controller, which provides stand-alone control of up to two electrically locked doors. The DKC is simple to program and ideal for small businesses and other applications where a cost-effective, easy to install two-door solution is required. The Securitron DKC is a stand-alone controller that is compatible with Wiegand and ASSA ABLOY Aperio® technologies, enabling it to be used with any Wiegand output reader, keyp...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced that Corbin Russwin Access 700® and SARGENT Passport 1000 IP-enabled campus access control locks now include HID® multiCLASS SE™ technology. As a result, the Access 700 PIP1 and Passport 1000 P1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Access 700 PWI1 and Passport 1000 P2 WiFi locks now provide simultaneous support for multiple credential technologies and NFC mobile access, in addition to their existing magnetic stripe and PIN code capabilities. “By adding...

In a move that signals a breakthrough in energy efficiency, ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its Ecoflex lock technology, available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands CORBIN RUSSWIN and SARGENT. Ecoflex electrified mortise locks offer a remarkable 97 percent reduction in energy usage compared to standard electrified locks. “It’s critical to consider every factor that can impact the energy efficiency of a building or facility, and every opportunity to save energy should be...

Innometriks’ reader range will allow Gallagher to offer multi-factor authentication capability in its PIV solution Gallagher has partnered with Innometriks, Inc. to add biometric authentication to their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Solution. Gallagher Group CEO, Sir William Gallagher & Innometriks' President, John Cassise, signed the partnership agreement during this year’s ASIS Exhibition in Chicago. The Innometriks reader range will allow Gallagher to...

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced the availability of the M100 Aperio Wholesale Bundle kits. The Medeco M100 Aperio eCylinder unit is a wireless, retrofit mortise access control solution that uses Aperio technology to communicate directly to a new or existing Electronic Access Control system (EAC). It virtually eliminates the need to run cables to, and around, the door opening! The M100 provides an easy and cost effective method for providing access control to applications...