Intruder Alarms News

Genetec's unified security platform, Security Center is now integrated with Bosch's HD cameras Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that the integration with the full line of Bosch devices goes beyond basic functionality to offer customers deeply compatible solutions. Genetec and Bosch have been technology partners in physical security industry for years. Over time, both leaders have develope...

eIQnetworks®, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, recently launched the beta version of SecureVue® Express, a free download that gives information security professionals the opportunity to experience the power of situational awareness in their own network. SecureVue Express demonstrates much of the key functionality in SecureVue, the company's unified situational awareness platform, providing a look into many of the key elements that are essential...

 Senstar has developed long term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable and microwaveSenstar Corporation ("Senstar" or the "Company"), recently announced that it has recently booked over $950,000 in orders in Canada and Australia, continuing to demonstrate leadership in the market for perimeter intrusion detection security for Correctional Facilities.Senstar has developed long?term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable, microwave a...

 SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West, which will be held between March 27-30 in Las Vegas The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking nominations for judges for the 2012 SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West, which will be held March 27-30 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.Since 1979, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The 2012 category list has been updated to reflect changes in electronic sec...

Airport security managers would agree that while 100% security at their airports is not realistic, it is critical to close the gaps in the total security environment at their facility as much as possible.The following case study illustrates how a major US airport re-engineered perimeter security to avoid the issue of excessive false alarms while maintaining high levels of detection for intruders entering from the waterfront. This design will better integrate with existing fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom...

The Sentinel sonar system is designed to detect, track and classify underwater threats to military ships and harboursSonardyne International Ltd. has delivered two more Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar's to Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific (SSC) in San Diego, USA. The application is undisclosed, however, the systems are based on Sonardyne's latest evolution of its world leading underwater surveillance system, Sentinel. For the first time, Sonardyne is supplying the son...

Videx's CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module activates a variety of relay-based devices Videx won the "Best Building System Security Product" award for its new CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in Dallas. Jim McGowan, Videx VP of Sales & Marketing, shares, "The award has great meaning for us and we appreciate all the time and effort that went into the selection process. We are honored that the...

 Women's Security Council will award women who have made it in the field of physical security The Women's Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, this week unveiled its Women of the Year awards programme. The inaugural initiative aims to recognize the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories.The WSC Women of the Year Award recipients will be honored during ISC...

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardize the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimize security operations. This is the fou...

 Mission 500 CSR Award is to honor  security industry firms who make vital contributions to those in needMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 "Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award" and "Humanitarian Awards". The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in L...

  Connexion2 is intended to provide lone worker security in North American market Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate...

 SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meetingThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its next chief executive officer. SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting."After an extensive evaluation over the past several months, the SIA Board this week unanimously decided to select Don Erickson to lead this association," said Gord...

Winter season is accompanied with an increase in opportunistic crime The clocks going back marks the start of the burglar's favorite time of the year - the winter season. Prolonged hours of darkness provide the perfect conditions for opportunistic crime. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK, therefore urges homeowners and businesses to stay safe this winter, by adopting simple and easy to implement precauti...

 The course extends past server layer with material covering virtualisation networking techniques in detailThe SANS Institute has added Security 577 Virtualisation Security Fundamentals to the line-up for SANS 2011 following popular demand. On its European début last year, the course completely sold out in record time and received some of the highest feedback scores across the event. The rapid adoption of virtualisation over the last few years has led to a growing realisation that pr...

DSC, part of Tyco Security Products, announced the release of IMPASSA, a next generation wireless alarm system designed to be a full-featured security solution offering a range of communications and installation options to fit the changing needs of the wireless intrusion market. With the system's distributed wireless approach, IMPASSA enables the control panel and wireless components to be installed wherever needed for optimal protection. Using high-quality speakers and microphone, IMPASSA...

 UTC Fire & Security products featured Interlogix Simon XT two way talking touch screen home security control  UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto. UTC Fire & Security's Global Security Products business featured the Interlogix Simon XT Two-Way Talking Touch Screen home security control panel and the Onity SensorStat DCC building...

 IPSA is building on its course base for supervisors, officers and trainersThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist but limited Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry as they affect members, and company contracts. IPSA is offering, within its training programme, courses not only at Port Facility Security Officer and Ship's Security Officer level, but also for manned guarding companies involved in th...

 The sensor detects large animals and locates the position of the intrusion within three feetThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has put into operation and continues to test the first-in-the-USA intrusion detection system that alerts drivers in real time of wildlife on highways that cause risk to motorists. The system should replace the existing, widely used, but ineffective method of static signs that inform drivers of the potential wildlife "statistic" risk, ra...

Prisons and correctional facilities are frequently regarded as an anomaly within the perimeter security sector. The primary focus at such locations is the need to keep inmates inside an enclosed area as opposed to detecting intruders from the outside. But these institutions should not be regarded as a one-way street since responsibility for keeping drugs, contraband and would-be escape collaborators out of the area are also important tasks for prison autho...

The Aperio Locks will integrate with all four versions of the Symmetry systemASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and AMAG Technology, the market leader in the design and manufacture of fully integrated access control and IP video security solutions around the world, announce the integration of AMAG Technology's Symmetry™ Security Management System with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks. AMAG Technology's Windows-based Symmetry Security Managemen...

G4S LoneProtector provides lone workers with a discreet GPS device G4S Justice Services, LLC (G4S), the premier provider of advanced monitoring services, now offers a new lone worker protection solution as part of its comprehensive suite of products, services and technology. The new solution, called LoneProtector, is being showcased at the G4S booth (#3325) at the ASIS International show in Orlando, Florida. "With the number of lone workers rising, organizations face increasing pressur...

Pro-Watch enables to manage access control and intrusion systems using a single software platformHoneywell's widely used Pro-Watch® Security Management software suite has been selected by top resellers as a Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) Best Channel Product.  Designed to meet the needs of a range of organizations from global enterprises to small commercial offices, Pro-Watch allows organizations to manage access control, video surveillance and intrusion systems with a single s...

 Sukhi was elected to the board after receiving a majority vote and following an extensive review process Security entrepreneur Sukhi Ghuman has been appointed to the board of directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA). Sukhi, the owner and founder of Octavian Security in the UK and Octavian Security USA, gained the position after being recommended to the board for his extensive industry experience, achievements and knowledge. The HSFA is a not-for-profit organization t...

 Operators use "Control Center", IndigoVision's Video Management Software (VMS) to view live videoIn 2008, the North Star Mohican Casino in Wisconsin upgraded their surveillance capability with an innovative integrated solution using IndigoVision's IP Video technology. The system integrates CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, panic alarms and Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) into a single unified system that transformed the casino's operation. The surveillance system has be...

At ASIS, G4S will be showcasing its new business model for integrated security solutionsG4S Secure Solutions, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions combining technology, manpower and innovation, will give away the new iPad 2 to 10 attendees at the ASIS show this September in Orlando. Winners will be drawn from attendees who pick up iPad entry cards at the G4S booth and get them stamped by G4S security officers at the show.To win an iPad 2, attendees must have their entry cards s...

The new business offers customers a total security technology and fire, life/safety solutionNorth American Video (NAV), a leading provider of security systems integration technology and services, announced recently the acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group. Nexus Technologies operates from offices in New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The business has a long standing reputation for innovation and customer service. "The acquisition of Nexus brings a talente...

  Intrusion products are poised to recover steadily as the industry capitalises on new growth opportunities Business confidence among members of the security industry dipped slightly in the second quarter of 2011, according to a report in the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Quarterly Research Update. This is not surprising given headlines in the business press that the economy is stumbling a bit. Still, security industry executives continue to see the silver lining. About three i...

 The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award and the George R. Lippert Memorial Award will be presented The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will host the Security Week Gala from 7:00-10:00 p.m., 2 November 2011 at the Lighthouse on Chelsea Pier 61, New York. Two awards will be given at the event. The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award is given each year to an individual who has significantly contributed to...

  Open Security Exchange was created to address the lack of integration between various components of the security infrastructure The Open Security Exchange announced the appointment of Ron Martin, CPP as Executive Director.  In this role, Mr. Martin will lead the § 501(c)(3) not-for-profit association of security experts that provides a forum for security firms, consultants, end-users, government agencies, manufacturers, system integrators and allied organizations to mutuall...

  Samsung ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying camerasSamsung Techwin America's recent aggressive moves in the North American and Latin American markets have resulted in higher market share numbers as reported by IMS Research. The latest IMS reports show Samsung breaking into the Top 10 companies in overall market share in the competitive realm of video surveillance equipment in the Americas. Samsung is also now ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying...