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Jemez received the award for integration of Eagle-i Edge software built upon the Axis Camera Application Platform Jemez Technology was named 2015 Technology Integration Partner of the Year by Axis Communications at its 10th annual Axis Connect & Converge Conference (ACCC). Axis, the global leader in network video, presented these annual awards to top channel, software and technology partners. Axis And Jemez Collaboration Jemez Technology received this award for the innov...

Once operational these scanners will be able to check both clients, visitors and staff for contraband Netherlands based security manufacturer, OD Security announced that they have been awarded another contract to install 2 SOTER RS Through Body Scanners, this time in Kentucky County Jails. Measures To Prevent Contraband The contract is to supply 1 each SOTOR RS Through Body Scanners to Puleski County Detention Center and Boyle County Detention Center in Kentucky . Once opera...

BCDVideo announced the BCD228 video server as the newest edition to its SuperNova Series. Capable of supporting up to 224TB in a mere 2U of rack space, the BCD228 is the highest-density video storage server in the world. But this is so much more than how many drives bays can fit in a chassis. This is a superior-performing machine, capable of supporting hundreds of camera streams, with built-in intelligent power management capabilities at both the CPU and chassis level. The BCD228 is built with e...

Through the acquisition, Battery Ventures has established an independently operating business named Qognify Battery Ventures, a global technology investment firm, announced recently that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU), formerly part of the security division of publicly listed NICE Systems. Through the acquisition, which was originally announced in August, Battery Ventures has established an independently operating busine...

SightSensor XA product line has been expanded to detect inbound intruders up to 595 meters away SightLogix, the technology leader for smart thermal cameras, is showcasing new thermal intrusion detection solutions here at ASIS. Innovations on display include SightWrap, a smart thermal security service that makes military-grade intrusion detection available for a low monthly cost, and the enhanced wide-area SightSensor XA smart thermal camera that can cover an area the size of a...

SoleraTec LLC, provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, has certified PHOENIX RSM video surveillance management software on the HP family of StoreEver LTO data tape storage libraries. These models include the HP StoreEver ESL G3 library, the HP StoreEver MSL G3 Family of libraries, and the HP StoreEver MSL6480 tape library each with LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives. Video Retention And Archive Management Working with the HP StoreEver LTO library certification team, SoleraT...

As a key member of the Harmony Alliance, GJD shared stand space with other members creating the 'Harmony Village' GJD, one of the world’s most innovative leaders in British manufacturing and design of professional external detector equipment including Clarius® Infra-Red and White-Light LED Illuminators recently exhibited at IFSEC 2015 on stand F1160. GJD proudly showcased its latest intruder protection solutions consisting of IP surveillance, wired and wireless detec...

Visitors will see how NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and track a specific person across multiple cameras NICE Systems recently announced that it will be hosting interactive demonstrations of its awarding-winning NICE Suspect Search solution at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place in London on June 16-18. Visitors to booth F950 will see how the use of NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and tr...

Romanowich will serve as moderator for a panel discussion titled “Securing the Electric Grid” SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate a panel discussion on electric grid security and serve as a panelist for a session on airport security at the upcoming SIA Government Summit 2015, which will be held June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.    Topic For Discussion “A number of high-profile physical security breaches at both substations and a...

The VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detectors combine VESDA reliability and early warning smoke detection Two Xtralis solutions recently received prestigious awards at ISC West, largest security industry trade show in the USA. VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD) won the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) Best in Fire & Life Safety Award, and the HeiTel 4G Body-Worn Nano streaming video transmitter received an Honourable Mention. Both s...

Bosch’s new FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family as well as AUTODOME IP 4000 and 5000 models will be shown at the event From 16th to 18th of June, Bosch Security Systems will showcase its innovations and award-winning technologies in the South hall on stand F700 during IFSEC International 2015 in London. Visitors are invited to come see and experience how Bosch’s portfolio of video, intrusion, communication and fire solutions can meet any security and safety need....

Foxstream has decided to widen its range of products & increase its activity Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015. In order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream has purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014. To increase its activity on the US market With its innovative technology, Foxstream has decided to widen its range of product...

Ms. Kephart is a border and ID security expert who served as counsel to the 9/11 Commission BORDERPOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Janice Kephart as the Director of the Americas Program. Ms. Kephart brings her extensive experience in border security systems and her international credibility to BORDERPOL. Ms. Kephart is a border and ID security expert who served as counsel to the 9/11 Commission and was a key author of the Staff Monograph, 9/11 and Terrorist Tr...

The next generation of DVTEL Quasar cameras deliver the most advanced camera technology with 4K Ultra HD, the new evidentiary standard, building on proven best-in-class broadcast-quality cameras. Features & Benefits Delivers four times more detail at full 30 fps than today’s best Full HD 1080p cameras and more detail than legacy 10MP Available in mini-dome and bullet form-factors Cameras employ a state-of-the-art, broadcast-quality Ultra HD media processor and use the most advanc...

SightLogix makes smart thermal camera system that prevent crime by detecting security violations in real-time SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich has been invited to discuss best practices and new technologies for protecting airport perimeters at the “Symposium on Innovation in Aviation Security” being held this week in Montreal, Canada. The event, organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a U.N specialized agency, brings key deci...

Smiths’ IONSCAN 600 is the next generation portable desktop explosives detector for use in global aviation and infrastructure security Smiths Detection will unveil the IONSCAN 600, its next generation portable desktop explosives trace detector for use in global aviation and infrastructure security, at the ASIS International 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits on Tuesday, September 30th at 10:00 AM during a press conference. The IONSCAN 600’s simplified software, cost...

Vision-Box contributed to the debate with their wide experience of over 400 Automated Border Control solutions U.S. Government officials and industry experts gathered together under one roof to discuss the growing challenges associated with securing human identity during the conference Connect ID, which took place in Washington last week. One of the hot topics under discussion was Aviation Security and the balance between the facilitation of legitimate travel and tight border...

Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014 Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT is included among “qualified” technologies for Explosive Trace Detection on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology Lists (ACSTL) and meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014. A reliable trace detection system used to screen cargo, packages or baggage, the IONSCAN 500DT uses Ion Mobility Spect...

Perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software Protecting the perimeter of airports remains a difficult task across the US. On December 25th 2013, perimeter fence breaches occurred at two separate airports, Newark, New Jersey, and Phoenix, Arizona. In 2013, IHS Estimated electronic perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software alone, or about 9% of the perimeter securi...

IMM will represent the exacqVision product line in their region, providing pre and post-sale assistance and support Exacq, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced Intermountain Marketing Inc. (IMM) as its new manufacturer’s representative company serving Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. IMM designs and sells video security systems, access control and closed circuit television (CCTV) products. Sin...

The Will-Burt Company announced recently that its LINX Predator Elite intrusion detection security solution has been successfully integrated with SightLogix smart thermal cameras. LINX Predator Elite provides complete 24-hour situational awareness through a truly integrated, multi-tasking, centralized system for access control and intrusion detection. Its modular design can integrate many technologies such as, CCTV, DVR, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter systems, environmental cont...

The conference also allows the attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand from the industry's leaders ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference - 2013 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from the 12th –15th August 2013. The conference is dedicated to bringing together high-level TSA and FAA 2013 officials with airport safety and security professionals, providing the opportunity to discuss and share the latest public safety and security issues facing airport...

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomizers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

DRS’ Technical Services group will continue to provide MRO services to Coast Guard C-130 aircraft for one year DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue its maintenance, repair and overhaul work at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Under the contract, DRS’s Technical Services group will continue to provide maintenance,...

Quantum Secure recently announced the release of its software suite - SAFE for Aviation version 4.5 - an airport physical identity and access management solution that streamlines the complete lifecycle of physical identities (from on-boarding to terminations) and automates related processes. SAFE for Aviation comes with pre-defined policies, workflows and procedures for issuing badge credentials, granting/revoking access to airport facilities while simplifying adherence to TSA and FAA regulation...

IMS Research estimates revenue from service of EWC detection equipment will grow to $768.9 million in 2012 In the $2.6 billion market for Explosives, Weapons, and Contraband (EWC) detection equipment, technological innovations and controversies surrounding airport body scanners continue to grab headlines. But according to a new report by IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS), developments in the service side of the EWC business should receive closer attention. In its...

Brinks to sell its event security operations to Groupe Ageparfi and cash handling business to Impel Security Polska The Brink's Company, a global leader in secure logistics, announced that it has agreed to sell its event security operations in France to Groupe Ageparfi, and its cash handling business in Poland to Impel Security Polska. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. Brink's will continue to operate its airport security business in...

ODSecurity’s new branch will be based at College Station, Texas and will provide sales operations ODSecurity, manufacturers of the SOTER RS Security Through Body Scanner, one of the world’s most advanced security x-ray scanning systems, continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new office in the USA. The new branch, ODSecurity USA, will be based at College Station, Texas, USA, and will provide sales operations, as well as offer custo...

HID Global has shipped over 150 millioneID solutions to governmentsfor citizens IDS around the world HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the company has shipped over 150 million high-technology eID (electronic ID) solutions to governments for citizen IDs around the world. The company’s management team and employees, along with local political and business officials, recently celebrated this milestone in a specia...

ABC News discovered SightLogix while researching proven technologies for airport perimeters SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security, was recognized on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. The story, which aired on Friday, March 2, highlighted that 1,300 perimeter intrusions have occurred at US airports since September 11, 2001 and how airports are deploying technology to combat the potential for security breaches. ABC News discover...