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The raised funds from members of security industry will be used to generate awareness of child poverty in America Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, recently sponsored a softball game that was held by Mission 500, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis. This event was the first of its kind, bringing together representatives from dozens of securi...

SIA will present Mr. De Fina’s family with the 2015 Lippert Award during SIA honours night gala The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the selection of Frank De Fina, former senior director, strategic sales, for Hikvision USA Inc., to receive the 2015 George R. Lippert Memorial Award posthumously. Mr. De Fina passed away unexpectedly in July 2015. At the time of his death, he was serving on the SIA Board of Directors. The SIA Lippert Award Committee,...

Maxon's primary responsibility will be to lead sales team to execute Sentry360’s growth plan over next 2 years and beyond Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced reccently the appointment of Ethan Maxon as Vice President of Global Sales. His primary responsibility will be to lead our sales team to execute Sentry360’s aggressive growth plan over the next two years and beyond. Maxon’...

The event also provides the setting for ASIS Canada to present awards and acknowledgements to Canadian members ASIS International Canada officially announced that this year's Canada Night will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Café Tu Tu Tango Restaurant and Bar. Canada Night is an annual social event hosted by the ASIS Canada Night committee and supporting sponsors. This event attracts close to 1000 attendees each year, is open to all ASIS Canada and Int...

Genetec will also demonstrate the security solutions portfolio alongside its industry hardware and software partners at the event Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, will attend the ASIS 2015 seminar in Anaheim, CA (Sept. 28—Oct.1) on Booth # 2639. The company will demonstrate its full product portfolio of security solutions alongside its many industry hardware and software partners, and will unveil new features for Security Center 5.4, its u...

Lenel is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans As 16 teams from around the world converge for the 69th annual Little League World Series, Lenel, a leading provider in advanced security systems, is there for the 17th consecutive year helping to protect players, coaches, officials and fans. Lenel is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Annual Participation Each year, Lenel contr...

TEC 2016 is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry PSA Security Network (www.psasecurity.com), the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the call for presentations for the TEC 2016 security conference will be open August 24 – September 14, 2015. The theme of TEC 2016 is “Beyond the Edge.”  Premier Education And Networking Event TEC 2016 is the premier...

FBR has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced that Foodbank of the Rockies (FBR), located in Denver, Colorado, has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP cameras. iCAM Video Management Solutions, Inc., a security integrator, has been instrumental in providing design and installati...

All five 5MP Evolution models are now conformant with Profile S Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced recently that the company’s Evolution 05 MP camera line has achieved ONVIF Profile S conformance. Conformance with the ONVIF specification enables the Evolution camera suite to be integrated with a wide range of Video Management Systems (VMS) from other manufacturers that also meet ONVIF specifi...

Milestone XProtect VMS open platform allows schools to manage 1,169 video cameras from a mix of manufacturers Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has greatly improved security for the second largest school district in California. The San Diego Unified School District’s previous video surveillance solution presented a number of problems. It required two management servers in which most settings had to be replicated, which was awkward and cum...

The Avigilon solution helps law enforcement and security personnel manage situations by providing HD video in real time Avigilon, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that the University of Tennessee (UT) has deployed the Avigilon end-to-end solution to safeguard its students, employees and guests, as well as to enhance security across its campus. Real-Time HD Video One of the oldest public universities in the United States, UT is lo...

Illustra IP PTZ  cameras allow Century 21’s surveillance staff to monitor activity in stores Introduction Century 21 opened its first store in downtown Manhattan in 1961 and now operates eight stores across the New York/New Jersey area. The stores are focused on high-fashion, low-price apparel for women, men and children, along with cosmetics, handbags, shoes, lingerie, housewares, luggage and more. Merchandise can range from less than $10 to more than $7,000. The...

MOBOTIX DualDome D14 Vandalism V15 cameras were recently installed The Customer The Bergen County Courthouse and Jail in Bergen County, N.J., represents a combination of old and new. Built in 1911, the Bergen County Courthouse is a historical landmark and its architecture reflects the Beaux Arts classicism popular at the time for public buildings. Today, the courthouse and jail campus integrates state-of-the-art technology featuring a computerised central command center tied...

Replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that Amit Singhi has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, replacing interim CFO Dave Muessle, who will remain Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Reporting to CEO Andy Teich, Mr. Singhi will oversee FLIR's global finance organization, with responsibility over financial manag...

The video management software part of Zetron’s video surveillance system utilizes a new user interface Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced the release of updated video-management software that is part of Zetron’s Video Surveillance System offering. The Video Surveillance System includes a variety of IP-cameras, recorders, video-storage devices, and an integrated access-control system with badging functionalit...

Fibaro, a leading European manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation systems, announces the availability in the United States of Home Center 2, the centerpiece of Fibaro’s total connected home ecosystem.  Based on Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Center 2 uses Fibaro and other Z-Wave sensors to provide complete control over hundreds of home automation devices and scenarios. As a result, the Home Center 2 brings a high level of convenience, safety and energy efficiency...

ESX recently announced its 2016 convention in Fort Worth, TX from June 8-10 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) - the national trade event where electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals connect, learn, and prepare for the future wowed attendees at its 8th annual event in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center June 24-26. Once again, providing the perfect blend of networking, education, and technology focus, the event drew the...

Micropower SOLVEIL HD solar-powered surveillance platform is expected to complete ONVIF requirements in Q4 2015 MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced that it has joined ONVIF, an open forum within the physical security industry that seeks to further the development and use of a global open standard for IP-based devices. Fulfilling ONVIF Compliance Members of ONVIF h...

NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance technologies to security-aware organizations NICE Systems has entered into an agreement to sell its Physical Security business unit to Battery Ventures, a technology investment firm, for a total consideration of up to $100 million, comprising of $85 million in cash and up to additional $15 million based on future performance. NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance te...

The combination of Guardsmark and Universal establishes the largest U.S.-owned security services company Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired Guardsmark. The companies together create the largest U.S.-owned security company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Guardsmark Background Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Guardsmark is one o...

Milani will direct sales and marketing for the North, Central and South America CBC AMERICAS Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems announces a key executive promotion in the wake of continued growth and success in the Imaging Technology Division. Victor Milani, former Vice President, Corporate Strategy, has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Milani joined CBC in early 2013 and has been instrumental in fostering the growth of IP techn...

The first implementation of an ISONAS PowerNet Reader-Controller for Goodwill-Suncoast came in 2007 Goodwill-Suncoast was founded in October of 1954 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company headquarters still remain in St. Petersburg and currently provide service to thousands of people in 11 of the surrounding counties. In 2007, IT Director, Jason Martino and IT Operations Manager, Mike Weaver, began their search for an Access Control System that could meet their needs of easil...

Dunlap will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities in IP surveillance for the southeast coast of the U.S CBC AMERICAS Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. David Dunlap as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager, Imaging Technology Division. Mr. Dunlap is an industry veteran bringing more than 25 years of experience in the security industry, as well as other technology related segments. He h...

VideoXpert is Pelco’s leading-edge Video Management System (VMS) that sets a new bar for the user experience Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that they have teamed up with Agent Video Intelligence(Agent Vi) to integrate Pelco’s VideoXpert™ video management platform with savVi™, Agent Vi’s video analytics platform – a union that literally extends the performance and functionality of the already powerful VideoXpert VMS. Expandin...

The new office, in St. Laurent, QC, will serve as home base for product support & technical support Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative and award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the Hikvision Canada Inc. branch office will open on August 4. The office, located near Montreal, represents the company’s strong commitment to the Canadian market and speaks to its rapid growth in Canada, North America, a...

Galaxy adds four new manufacturers’ rep firms to handle sales and support activities in markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with four new manufacturers’ representative firms to handle sales and support activities in markets that continue to show rapid expansion opportunities for the company. The New Representative Firms The new rep firms include: Bongiorno & Associates, I...

The Boston-area location will offer a highly branded environment for employees, customers and guests Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced recently it has expanded the headquarters for its Americas operations. The new location is indicative of the company’s sustained growth and is part of a corporate strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets across the globe.  Strengthening Global...

De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision Frank De Fina, a security executive whose career spanned more than two decades at Panasonic, died suddenly over the weekend. Since leaving Panasonic in 2008, De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including security industry players Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision, where he was employed at his death. 26 Years At Panasonic A statement from...

Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud integrated video surveillance and access control security system wins ESX award The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) - the national trade event where electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals connect, learn, and prepare for the future - announced the winner of ESX 2015 TechVision Challenge. ESX continues to highlight next-generation technology in the electronic security and life safety industry. This year, ESX...

Security segment revenue was $60 million, an increase of 34% over the second quarter results last year FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Revenue was $393 million, up 6% compared to second quarter 2014 revenue of $369.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue for the second quarter was up 12% compared to the prior year, as foreign currency exchange fluctuations negatively impacted revenue by approximately...