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The pilot project at the Otay Mesa portof entry will record and match entry andexit records Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, today announced its participation in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) project testing a biometric solution to identify certain non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country through pedestrian lanes of a busy Southern California port of entry. Pilot Project The pilot project at the Otay Mesa port of entry will rec...

Orion ECI's turnstile solutions havemade a strong impression on thesecurity market Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and customized access control turnstile solutions, has added three team members — Corey Carroll, Justin Gill, and Joe Scott — to support continued company growth. Exponential Growth In The Security Market Orion ECI President and Founder Steve Caroselli said Orion’s exponential growth in the security market...

Matrix SATATYA SAMAS is an all-in-one enterprise video management solution, which provides complete centralized control over security and safety to the staff entrusted with the overall security. This reliable and intelligent preventive solution allows centralized control with detailed and contextual live monitoring & playback, fool proof management of the connected devices and identifying, notifying & reacting to any unexpected events. Furthermore, this modular, comprehensive, insightful...

Among the products on display will be HD300 barrier available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that government officials and security professionals in the Washington, DC and Dallas areas can see demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is now shipping three new products that extend current platforms with new functionality, the K200 Series cabinet lock, the KS200 Series server cabinet lock and the 9700 Series electric strike. By leveraging the same overall lock design, these line extensions make it easy for an installer, using the same templating and tools. The K200 cabinet lock and the award-winning KS200 server cabinet lock provide a Wiegand solution for customers that prefer a wired alternati...

MorphoBIS identification solution helps APD to maximize system security and streamline system administration MorphoTrak, a subsidiary company of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will provide a major upgrade to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The upgrade includes replacement of the previous fingerprint identification system with MorphoTrak's flagship biometric identification solution, MorphoBIS. In a strate...

The college deployed HES K100 wireless cabinet locks with Aperio technology Introduction Berklee College of Music is home not only to a lot of talented musicians, but also to a variety of expensive audio equipment. Relatively small microphones worth more than $50,000 each, for example, are not uncommon. To put an end to theft and other issues that came with storing equipment in traditional cabinets with locks and keys, the college recently deployed HES K100 wireless cabinet l...

How could the LAPD connect the disparate surveillance systems at each venue, and centralize the monitoring of the event from one unified command post? At any Special Olympics event, keeping track of athletes is a top priority. Operators at the unified command post found Security Center to be very intuitive, and were quickly able to pull up cameras upon request and conduct forensics searches with ease. Special Olympics World Games Held in Los Angeles, California, the 2015 Spe...

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organizations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

Tri-Ed customers enjoy a night out at the ballgame following technical trainings and product Demos Tri-Ed Distribution's 2015 Stadium Tour wrapped up its cross country journey with a final stop in Denver, Colorado. These customer appreciation and training events attracted hundreds of dealers and integrators in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver. Training And Networking Opportunities The Tours included technical trainings across every product categ...

Tri-Ed has more than 65 locations across the U.S. and Canada TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch location in Memphis, Tennessee. The branch, which will be managed by Cory Rumburg, is located at 6935 Appling Farms Parkway, Suite 101 in Memphis. "TRI-ED is very pleased to be opening in the Memphis market," says Ken Cabler, VP of Sales. "We look forward to meeting and serving our new customers here, and exceeding their expectations."...

AMAG Technology is pleased to announce the release of Symmetry™ GUEST, a new web-based visitor management system that speeds the flow of visitors while improving customer service. Symmetry GUEST enhances a visitor’s experience while helping organizations enforce security policies and reduce costs. Symmetry GUEST operates on any tablet, smart phone or PC using any web browser. The mobility of GUEST is ideal for roving lobby ambassadors or self-service touch-screens to check-in visito...

Their combined experience in enterprise software and security markets supports Crossmatch’s sales initiatives Crossmatch, a leading provider of identity management enrollment and authentication solutions, announced the appointment of John Atkinson as vice president of global enterprise sales and Eduardo Parodi as vice president of government sales for Europe, Africa and Latin America. “We are pleased to have Eduardo and John as part of the Crossmatch team,”...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its HD300 barrier which will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm) has just met the criteria of the United States Department of State for continuous operations of 1 million cycles. The HD300 was tested from September 26, 2014 until November 20, 2015 outside, exposed to full sunlight and the effects of climatic con...

AMAG Technology certified partner, Bosch Security Systems, certified its digital recording solutions with Symmetry™ v8.0.1 access control system. AMAG Technology is an integrated security provider of access control, video management and visitor management solutions. Symmetry products give customers a comprehensive end-to-end software platform so users can manage all their security needs while reducing risk and meeting industry compliance.  AMAG Technology and Bosch cooperatively teste...

The UltraSync app allows users to receive push notifications over their mobile devices for individual events Smart home management just got more convenient. Homeowners using Interlogix’s ZeroWire™ smart home hub can now receive automatic mobile device notifications in their choice of language through its updated mobile app, UltraSync. Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United...

The keynote included presentation of clever connection between Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive world of today Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess, DoorBird CEO Sascha Keller and Richard Choi from LG officially opened CES 2016 in Las Vegas with their keynote speech. The keynote included the presentation of the new VW electric car which VW used to demonstrate the clever connection between the Internet of Things (IoT) and the automotive world of today. IoT & Automotive...

The livescan technology will enable tribes to participate in national criminal justice information services Spectrum Systems ("Spectrum") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Justice Management Division to provide livescan technology in support of the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. DOJ recently launched the initial phase of TAP to provide federally-recognized tribes access to national crime...

Now in its eight year, Mission 500 worksto focus security industry effortsto aid children through World Vision Mission 500 is expanding its fundraising activities to help children in need with the scheduling of the first annual Security Industry Hockey Classic. Confirmed for February 18, 2016 at York University in Toronto, Canada, the event will feature two hockey games followed by an awards ceremony and banquet. Proceeds from the event will go to World Vision’s programm...

2GIG GC3 all-in-one touchscreen panel provides home security, manages up to 232 smart home devices CES 2016 - Sands Booth #70936 - Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company and leader in the security and home control markets, recently announced the highly anticipated, next generation 2GIG® GC3 all-in-one home security and automation panel will roll out to dealers in February 2016. 7" All-In-One Touchscreen Panel Features With over 2.6 million panels installed i...

Commerce Casino has selected Maxxess for its migration from analog to IP security systems MAXXESS Systems partner, Reliable Security Sound and Data, has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide access control and security management software for the Commerce Casino in a suburb of Los Angeles, Commerce, California. Migration From analog to IP Maxxess VAR, Reliable Security Sound and Data (RSSD) announced that Commerce Casino, the largest card casino in the world, has se...

Ms. Fenner has been in marketing positions within the professional security industry for almost 20 years The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member companies, SIA is the principal professional security industry association for advancing member interests. Background “Janet’s a...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce that it now offers PoE-powered solutions in its 1 and 2-door controller kits. The kits are capable of supplying power to all ZKAccess access control components, such as panels, multiple readers and 3rd party door locks. These kits with built-in POE provide the fastest, easiest, and least costly way to bring electronic security to the door. Cost Efficient And Easy Installation ZKAccess has long been th...

Quantum Secure saw remarkable growth in its customer base in 2015 A number of factors, including high-quality new products, a customer-centric approach to security, new customers and updates to its SAFE software suite, combined to make 2015 a very good year for Quantum Secure, now part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions.   “2015 was the best year in our company’s history, spurred by the introduction of new technologies, record...

This acquisition aligns with CGI's global strategy to invest in strong, innovative products to enhance its portfolio Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), announced recently the acquisition of two Antech Guardian affiliates, based in Tucson, Arizona. The affiliates, Guardian Traffic Systems (GTS) and Guardian Gate Hinges (GGH), are both part of Antech's Perimeter Access Solutions offerings. Diversifying Product Offerings The GTS line will support CGI's LiftMaster brand by diversify...

Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales and distribution channel development Silicon Labs recently announced that Brandon Tolany, a sales and marketing executive with 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of worldwide sales. In this key executive role, Mr. Tolany is responsible for driving Silicon Labs’ revenue growth through global sales...

SeeTec video technology helps to detect situations at an early stage and thus assists in avoiding consequences Despite of the development of alternative and renewable energies, oil and gas still represent the engine of the world economy. Exploration takes place under increasingly challenging conditions often in remote locations. Security requirements, already high, continue to rise. This is not surprising as incidents during up-, mid- and downstream processing can cause immens...

Matrix Comsec’s COSEC ARC DC 100P is an intelligent compact IP panel with PoE for a single door. ARC dramatically simplifies access deployment. COSEC ARC works in two modes – standalone with COSEC PANEL or in a centralized mode with COSEC CENTRA application server. The state-of-the-art COSEC ARC can control 2 readers on Wiegand or RS-485, door lock and other auxiliary devices making it an ideal solution for any access control installation. Key Features: Compact, single door acces...

A recent poll conducted shows that homeowners feel safe if they were able to remotely monitor their homes Hikvision USA Inc., the leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions in North America, has partnered with Control4, a leading provider of home automation and control systems, to bring cutting edge video surveillance technology to the Smart House market. Hikvision cameras are easily integrated with the Control4 smart home operating...

Z-Wave’s goals for 2016 include looking at partnerships, launching IoT devices and giving consumers resources With a year of steady growth, new partnerships, a new online consumer education initiative and augmented security for Z-Wave IoT devices, the Z-Wave Alliance announces year-end milestones. Since the beginning of 2015, the Z-Wave ecosystem has seen almost 100 new member companies, the addition of 250 certified devices and another 15 million smart home devices ship...