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Equest use MOBOTIX video surveillance to protect themselves from crime For more than 30 years, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center has provided horse-assisted therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. The first non-profit riding center of its kind and one of the largest in Texas, Equest has helped more than 150 clients per week improve muscle tone, strength, flexibility and balance through horseback riding instruction. Operating primari...

Diego Lozano has more than 10 years of experience in the CCTV industry XTS is proud to welcome Diego Lozano as the newest addition to its staff. Mr. Lozano will take over the duties as Sales Director for Mexico, Caribbean, Brazil and Southern Region. As an Industrial Engineer he brings to XTS more than 10 years of experience in CCTV industry, in addition during his more than 25 years of endeavors he has gained knowledge in finance, production, marketing and sales analytical. H...

Brian to cover Florida region, Jason will handle South Central U.S. region and Benjamin Kallas Central Plains region Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces the appointment Brian R. Beird, Jason Boyd and Benjamin Kallas as Regional Sales Managers. Brian R. Beird will cover the Florida region. He comes to Samsung from Johnson Controls, where he was security and fire branch accou...

IMS Research is forecasting C&V sales to grow by 5.3 percent to $561.7 million through year end In its latest study of the $2.6 billion market for explosives, weapons and contraband (EWC) detection equipment, IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., found recent political and economic events are causing extreme volatility in demand for cargo and vehicle (C&V) scanning equipment at the world’s ports and borders. IMS Research estimates C&V sales to North America al...

Moxa provides Northrop Grumman with industrial communication and computing hardware Moxa Americas Inc., a prominent manufacturer of highly reliable industrial communication equipment, has been presented with the 2012 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman Information Systems. The highly coveted award is issued by Northrop Grumman every year to recognize a select number of suppliers according to Northrop's standards of technical performance, mission assurance, financia...

The latest vendor partners to achieve Premier Partner status include: Talk-A-Phone and Security Lock Distributors Recently PSA Security Network® announced the newest Premier Vendor Partners (PVP) in the program. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defined process for evaluating vendor partners. By meeting specific and measurable objecti...

The JCECA purchased the NICE solution to support the existing Harris P25 VIDA digital communication system NICE Systems recently announced that it has successfully implemented its IP radio recording solution for three Colorado public safety agencies. NICE’s recording solution was purchased by the Jefferson County Emergency Communications Authority (JCECA) in order to support the Harris P25 VIDA digital communication system that is in place. The JCECA purchased the NICE s...

HD surveillance footage of Santa Claus was captured during a routine field-testing experience Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, confirmed recently that it has indisputable video evidence of Santa Claus’ existence. The high-definition (HD) surveillance footage, captured by Avigilon during a routine field-testing exercise, shows Santa Claus on the roof of a building in Vancouver, BC. “This is a sig...

The certification of the Pivot3 vSTAC Watch appliance offers Genetec customers additional storage choices Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has further expanded its list of qualified storage solutions for its unified security platform, Security Center, with the certification of Pivot3 vSTAC Watch storage and compute appliances.  Genetec's recently lau...

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced the release of the NLSS Gateway 4000, the latest addition to the Gateway product suite, a line of unified security appliances that integrate security management functionalities into one system. The NLSS Gateway 4000 delivers an optimal security solution for environments of up to 64 HD cameras and thousands of doors in a compact, space-saving appliance. The NLSS Gateway 4000 is a s...

AS&E will team with key subcontractors to deliver an integrated and comprehensive detection solution American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E"), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announces that an international government agency has selected AS&E as the security systems integrator to secure a major international port. Under the terms of the $24.6 million prime contract, AS&E will team with key subcontractors to deliver a...

IQinVision appoints new Western Regional Sales Director  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, today announced the appointment of MatJenkins to the position of Western Regional Sales Director for North America.  Most recently, Mr. Jenkins worked as a Western North America Sales Manager at one of the top North American megapixel camera manufacturers. He has also been involved in sales and solutions development for commercial accou...

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces Copper Cop, a new copper theft security solution designed to protect commercial HVAC units, one of the most frequent targets of metal thieves, from being stripped of copper piping and hardware. Designed for easy installation to the exterior of a commercial HVAC unit, Linear's Copper Cop includes a unique wire harness and patent-pending spring-loaded clips enclosed in a durab...

Kazim’s experience spans various start-up organizations and global enterprises MicroPower Technologies, Inc., the award-winning provider of wireless surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced the appointment of Alex Kazim to its advisory board effective immediately. Kazim, currently Senior Vice President, hp.com, will lend his extensive business and leadership expertise with high-growth companies to the MicroPower management...

The system makes it possible for train drivers to have access to live video images of critical areas Averaging 1.6 million passengers per day, the Taipei Metro, also known as the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, is one of the busiest transportation systems in Asia and has become an important driver for business and lifestyle in the island nation. A CCTV-based onboard video surveillance system has been in place on a number of Taipei Metro carriages since 2010 to help ens...

Opengear enables Layer42 Networks to monitor its distributed IT infrastructure equipment including core switches Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced that Layer42 Networks has deployed the company’s cellular out-of-band solutions to assure Internet connectivity and co-location services worldwide. With Opengear’s IM4200 & ACM5000 cellular out-of-band management solutions, Layer42 Net...

Bill will continue as VingCard Elsafe’s Vice President and General Manager until the end of the year VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security, announces the promotion of William J. (Bill) Oliver to the position of President-North America, effective January 1, 2013. Bill will continue as VingCard Elsafe’s Vice President and General Manager for the North America region until the end of the year, and he will remain based out of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality...

The Avigilon HD 1 MP cameras monitor activity at all main entrances, teller wickets, vault doors, and ATMs Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Your Neighborhood Credit Union (YNCU), a member-owned financial cooperative with more than $680 million in assets and 16 branches across Southwestern Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to protect itself from theft and fraud. YN...

 Background Mission Motorcycles under constant threat of robbery Mission Motorcycles was founded in the 1950s and today is one of the UK’s leading motorcycle dealerships. The problem it faced, however, is that its storefront filled with top-of-the-range motorbikes is a temptation that many thieves just can’t resist. Over the last three years the company has endured three break-ins, the last of which involved five motorbikes valued at least £5,000 each being stolen. In a...

The Alliance-pro is a full featured, H.264 main profile vandal dome camera with support for up to 5 MP resolutions. Designed with the installer in mind, installation is quick-and-easy thanks to the remote motorized zoom and focus (with A1 or A2 lenses), a hinged pivoting shroud, and 3-axis gimbal. This and other IQeye cameras allow for seamless integration with current and future technologies such as exacqVision® Edge which utilizes the on-camera SDHC storage to create a low-cost, low-power...

The security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recordable or lost-time injuries at the site U.S. Security Associates reports a safety milestone that showcases the potential for clients with dangerous operations to create safer workplaces in partnership with contract security services companies. At the Texas site of one of America's largest oil refineries, the U.S. Security Associates security team has clocked 10 years and 2.5 million hours with no recorda...

IDEAL Industries Networks, the networking technology division of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., announced recently that its SignalTEK II Qualifier has been named one of the Top 30 Technology Innovations of 2012 by Security Sales & Integration magazine. "IDEAL is proud to be recognized as an innovative company that is making a meaningful difference in the experience of video surveillance technicians as they fulfill their important missions," said Richard Jones, Director of Sales & Marketing-Net...

C58-DMA was initially designed for court recording systems, and security and surveillance facilities PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, recently announced its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system was recognized with a Government Video SALUTE Award last week at the Government Video Expo in Washington, DC. Chosen by the editorial staff of Government Video magazine, the SALUTE...

Chamberlin will bring her sales expertise in the security market and knowledge of B2B technologies to the organization MicroPower Technologies Inc., the award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced Ann Chamberlin as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Chamberlin will bring her sales expertise in the security market and keen knowledge of B2B technologies to the MicroPower organization.  Ch...

The goal of the campaign is to inspire security professionals and/or their employers to sponsor at least one child Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is continuing its integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2013. Mission 500’s media partners have again joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placem...

DVTEL enables users to leverage their security technologies for uses beyond traditional security functions DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced its initiative to provide open systems solutions through its compliance with various ONVIF specifications and through close collaboration with other manufacturers. This initiative highlights DVTEL's commitment to open systems, enabling the development of best-in-class surveillance systems using technolog...

MetrôRio, Rio de Janeiro’s metro system, has chosen IndigoVision to supply a complete IP video security solution to protect the 700,000 people who travel daily on its network and to allow for future expansion of the metro service. IndigoVision won the contract to replace MetrôRio’s ageing analog surveillance system because of the superior image quality of the IndigoVision cameras, which makes for precise identification of individuals in recorded images, coupled with the...

The U.S. patent encompasses elements fundamental to the company’s SAFE software suite Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announces approval of a U.S. patent covering core elements of the company's SAFE enterprise software suite. The U.S. Patent (Patent Number: US 8,234,704 B2), which covers “Physical Access Control and Security M...

Mr. Gill has been credited with ramping production in 2012 to meet sales demand on the Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the promotion of Manny Gill to vice president of manufacturing and global supply chain. Mr. Gill has been instrumental in supporting Avigilon’s growth by ensuring the quality, reliability and delivery of HD surveillance solutions to over 80 countries worldwide....

VidSys’ James Chong to provide predictions that will offer critical insights  VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced it will host a complementary webinar unveiling its latest predictions and revelations for the PSIM industry. Who:  James Chong, VidSys founder, CTO and SVP of strategic innovation Why:  From corporate and airport security breaches and the London Olympics to Presidential el...