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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...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that the company's Command™ video management platform is now fully interoperable with high-density storage appliances from DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The integrated solution delivers massive scalability and petabytes of video storage - all easily managed using Command's intuitive, web-based software interface. Many applicatio...

Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced two new additions to the company's popular line of H.264 HD cameras. The new H.264 HD cameras are available in either 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels and feature a 3-9 mm lens with remote focus and zoom for greater coverage, enhanced performance in low-light conditions, and come in a smaller form factor. The Avigilon line of H.264 HD cameras have been designed to deliver megapixel performance to custome...

 The TAP program was initiated by CNL to allow interoperability between disparate security technologies and companiesCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and Aventura Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of video surveillance, long range laser/thermal imaging and multi sensor border/perimeter solutions, announced that they have formed a technology partnership, allowing integration of key products into the IPSecurityCenter's PSIM platform....

 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...

 Avigilon's revenue grew 38.796 percent during the 2006-2010 period Avigilon Corporation announced that it ranked number four on Technology Fast 500, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the period from 2006-2010. Avigilon grew 38.796 percent during this period. Avigilon's President and CEO Alexander Fernandes...

   Network-enabled "intelligent" security components increasingly have better computational and memory capacity The use of Internet Protocol (IP), or networking, is commonly associated with convergence. In this article, Markus Lahtinen of Lund University's LUSAX project, contends that the shift to network-enabled "intelligent" security components which increasingly have better computational and memory capacity has a significant impact on the present and future dy...

Panasonic Systmes Networks Company of America recently introduced the i-PRO WV-ASM200 video management software which allows for the unification of large multi-recorder, multi-site networked video systems for centralised operation and ease-of-use. The WV-ASM200 can connect up to 100 network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs), 64 encoders, and 256 directly connected network and analog cameras to provide centralised control of large systems. Up to 6,400 cameras registered in...

 Genetec's Security Center unifies IP licence plate recognition, video surveillance and access controlSanyo Video Vertrieb and Genetec have agreed on a business relationship. Lars Diestel (Sanyo Video CEO) says: "We are very pleased to have Genetec as a business partner who as a global provider is a market leader in providing solutions for IP video surveillance, access control and licence plate recognition."Genetec's "Security Center" is a high-end product added to the S...

First Responder mimics the actions of securty guard to deter crime FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance security, announced that its First Responder solution was selected to provide perimeter security at a world-renowned air enthusiast's show in Oshkosh, Wis.Specified by Mitchell Christian, owner of Cyber Consulting & Security, the integrator was contracted by show sponsors, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), to provide security at AirVent...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of outdoor wireless backhaul systems, announced the launch of its Tsunami MP-8200 series products recently. The MP-8200 series delivers data rates of up to 300 Mbps in Non-Line of Site (NLOS) point-to-multipoint environments. Availability of cost-effective backhaul infrastructure solutions for high-bandwidth, high-availability networks is a challenge for security agencies, carriers, and enterprises. To address these challenges, Proxim has devel...

MTSA deployed the wireless video surveillance network to enhance security and emergency responseProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, announced recently that Metropolitano de Tenerife (MTSA) has successfully deployed Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 products to create a mobile wireless video surveillance network for its Tenerife Tram System on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. This tram system links Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital, w...

All Proxim products are centrally managed and with extensive support for licensed radio frequencies availableProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced the addition of Proxim Tsunami GX800 licensed point-to-point radios to the existing 13 city-wide traffic control system deployment for Los Angeles County, California. This traffic control system already won a 2009 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for saving...

G4S Justice Services is bieng supplied with Identicom devices by Connexion2Connexion2 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 a range of leadin...

 Compro's IP60, IP70 and NC450 network cameras were installed at the day care centreCompro Technology, a leading manufacturer of a full range of IP surveillance and security products, has helped the Christian Life Church in California, U.S. successfully deploy more than a score of Compro network cameras to secure its newly opened day care centre and allow parents to check in on their children in the day care centre from anywhere and at anytime.For more than three quarters of a century, the...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced new lines of day/night fixed analog cameras, including box cameras and fixed dome versions, all of which provide high resolution (650 TV lines), high sensitivity with day/night function and a 16-axis matrix colour compensation function for a wider range of natural colour adjustment. Other features include automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 32x) and manual enhancement up to 512x; adaptive digital noise reduction (integrating...

 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 state-of-the-art system will be installed in a number of MegaFon's operating regions Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance outdoor wireless broadband systems, has been selected as the equipment manufacturer by MegaFon. MegaFon is one of Russia's three largest mobile service providers and the only operator in Russia that operates its own network and provides a range of services throughout the country.Proxim has won several large equipment bids with Me...

Emde will be the first non-US security practioner to serve as PresidentEduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International (ASIS), the premier organization for security management professionals worldwide. Emde, will be the 57th President of ASIS and is the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position. He succeeds Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, who will become ASIS Chairman of the Board. In their leadership positions, both Emde and O'Hara will also serve on the...

American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) network hardware and software technologies greatly expand the flexibility and functionality of physical security systems. AFI's components enable customers to leverage the bandwidth, distance and speed advantages of fibre-optic transmission for IP, analog and hybrid system applications. AFI technology also provides valuable, real-time information on environmental conditions and operational status to manage networks effectively. "Networked security systems place...

With Quantum Secure, Salt River Project aims to streamline its physical identity efforts and increase securityQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, recently announced that Salt River Project (SRP) has selected the SAFE for Energy Facilities software suite for its physical identity, access and compliance management, including audit, attestation, remediation a...

 The Avigilon surveillance system has been designed to provide video capture, transmission, recording and playbackAvigilon Corporation has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with a proposed initial public offering (the "Offering") of its common shares. The Offering will be underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by Raymond James Ltd. and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and GMP Securities L.P. Pricing of the Offering will be det...

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the City of Vancouver deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to provide situational awareness to city emergency management staff and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) in their effort to maintain public order and safety at the main pedestrian corridors in the city's downtown core while respecting the pri...

Infinova recently announced that its V2070 makes it extremely easy for integrators to install an HD system that lets customers match the viewing flexibility of video walls in traditional systems. Since traditional matrix switchers cannot handle HD video, the V2070 lets operators have a fully functional HD control room solution with HD (1080P/720P) video inputs and 16 HD video outputs. "With no compression, there is no delay in controlling PTZ cameras, a common problem with IP cameras,&...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its powerful network device installation tool, Device Utility 2, is now included with every Pelco IP camera and available to download. With advanced capabilities, Device Utility 2 software enables a fast track to efficient management of IP cameras and devices. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once - making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, ma...

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently announced its newest key control product solution. The KeyWatcher Touch is a powerful key control and management system that targets enterprise-level applications as well as smaller applications and KeyWatcher TrueTouch is the accompanying software, designed to run all programming, remote functions and reports. The new system will be unveiled at next month's ASIS 2011 Confer...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently the launch of the AutoVu Sharp VGA, a new license plate recognition (LPR) camera with on-board processing. This latest addition to Genetec's existing line of IP LPR cameras was engineered and designed with a specific application in mind: capturing plates of cars passing in a contained zone (i.e., the entrance of a parking lot).The Sharp VGA is a lower-cost,...

   The Panasonic i-PRO Smart HD WV-SC385, a HD network dome camera was used at GKTWChildren battling a life-threatening illness are given a magical multimedia experience at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) with the participation of Panasonic video surveillance solutions. Panasonic high-definition pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras deliver a high-definition video element for the exciting experience, which is built around the positioning and unveiling of a commemorative "star" perso...

 Dallmeier cameras have completed required factory testing at LenelDallmeier IP cameras have received the Lenel factory certification for their interface to the OnGuard access control system. Tested products include both box (DF3000IP), dome (DDF3000IPV) and PTZ cameras (DDZ30xxIP DOMERA) as well as the MicroStreamer."Dallmeier has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its integration to OnGuard. We look forward to their continued involvement in...

The Mercer Museum is a U.S. history museum that shows items from everyday life in the 18th and 19th century. 55 exhibit rooms spanning out 7 floors (including roof) showcase a collection over 40,000 objects used by early Americans. The Mercer Museum is filled with priceless antiques. They needed to outfit the museum with a reliable and professional security solution. MESSOA IP cameras appeared to be the right choice.100 year old building presents unique installation challengesHowever, there were...