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Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative and customized access control turnstile solutions, will showcase the new Clear View speed lane with MorphoWAVE technology at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo to be held June 7-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City. MorphoWAVE Biometric Reader “Our newest line of clear view turnstiles offer increased visibility to any lobby or entry way needing access control security. Plus, with available features li...

Paving the way for the creation of AI cities, NVIDIA has unveiled the NVIDIA Metropolis™ intelligent video analytics platform. Metropolis Deep Learning Metropolis makes cities safer and smarter by applying deep learning to video streams for applications such as public safety, traffic management and resource optimization. More than 50 NVIDIA AI city partner companies are already providing products and applications that use deep learning on GPUs, many of which will be on display this week...

Feenics Inc., a provider of cloud-hosted access control and a PSA Security Network vendor will participate in PSA-TEC 2017, May 7-11 in Westminster, Colorado, drawing on the momentum from recent security industry accolades and educating systems integrators on the advantages of flexible and scalable cloud-computing solutions. Feenics launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform earlier this year, winning the prestigious Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) award in cloud...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports Up To 2,000 SIP Devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...

EyeLock's technology delivers an unprecedented level of security with unmatched biometric accuracy EyeLock LLC, a provider of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced it will be showcasing the nano EXT, the most advanced outdoor iris identity authentication solution, at ISC West 2017, which takes place April 5-7, 2017 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. ISC West is the largest security trade show in the U.S. Vandal Resistant Construction The nano EXT is des...

Among the 20-odd demos in the NVIDIA booth at ISC West were the latest robotic guards and security drones At ISC West 2017, NVIDIA’s technology for creating AI cities was just about everywhere at the U.S.’s largest security show. Among the 20-odd demos in the NVIDIA booth were the latest robotic guards and security drones. Future Of AI Cities There was object recognition software so accurate that it can personalize retail experiences or speed up law enforcement i...

The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem is a complete cloud-based service with a smartphone app and Bluetooth readers Mobile devices are changing how people access hotel rooms, office buildings and even their homes. At the forefront of the movement to make security products more accessible on the go, brands like Lenel and Interlogix are delivering innovative mobile solutions that add to end-user convenience, safety, and security. Both brands, alongside Supra and Onity, will be on-han...

The newly released CM-AF500 illuminated annunciator series offers superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, and easy to read text Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce enhancement updates to its entire line of CM-AF500 illuminated annunciators. The newly released versions offer superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, easy to read text. The annunciators, which provide critical messages to buildin...

New HID Location Services enable better building management and increase operational efficiency HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced its new HID Location Services that provide organizations with visibility into the location of their workforce in a facility, making it possible to analyze room usage for better building management and increased operational efficiency. The offering is tailor-made for enterprises, universities, manufacturing facilities, o...

Grinstead will be responsible for the organisation’s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering and operations Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company’s security products operations. Technology Leadership Growth Grinstead leads Global Security Product’s operations, and wil...

New Keep by Feenics platform provides extreme scalability and leverages RESTFul API for faster integration and deployment Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform that delivers extreme scalability, unprecedented flexibility, and advanced security. The new cloud-based access control as service (ACaaS) platform integrates native visitor management, and incorporates RESTful API that dramatically simplifies integ...

SureView’s Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solution is designed to provide customers with the one view that matters most – the one they need to better respond to security events and manage risks SureView Systems, a global provider of command center solutions, brings a unique perspective to the development, deployment and management of fully integrated system solutions for Security Operations Centers (SOC). With nearly 20 years of experience in...

SiteSecure provides law enforcement and transportation facility management with real-time information ShotSpotter, a provider of gunfire detection and location technology, announced it will showcase its ShotSpotter SiteSecure solution for airports and transportation hubs at the ISC West 2017 conference. SiteSecure provides critical indoor/outdoor infrastructure protection against active shooter attacks. In addition, the company will feature its SST SecureCampus solution, a gun...

The new IP surge protectors feature state-of-the-art, multi-stage circuitry to provide superior protection for shielded Power over Ethernet devices DITEK, a provider of surge protection solutions, has announced the availability of its new line of standards-compliant surge protectors for shielded Ethernet cabling in Power over Ethernet applications. Included in the lineup is the DTK-MRJPOES for single device installations and the DTK-RM12POES for use with up to 12 IP devices th...

Mercury Security has identified key trends that will influence the access control market Mercury Security has identified key trends that will significantly influence the access control market and drive the next generation of security systems in the coming years. The company’s forecast is based on its unique insights as a market leader in access control technology, with over three million panels sold and the largest installed base and greatest accumulated run time of any...

 Boon Edam has expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the company has hired a new Vice President of Customer Experience and further expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas. New Vice President Of Customer Experience Kevin Thomasson was recently hired by Bo...

AMAG Symmetry Security Appliance provides access control and video management in one Access control provider AMAG Technology, announces the release of a new security appliance designed specifically for smaller businesses that need security management. Introducing the Symmetry Security Appliance, a powerful all in one security device that delivers access control and video management together. Symmetry Security Appliance Designed for fast and simple deployments, the appliance...

Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems can print their visitor badges on Brother direct thermal printers Data Management Inc.’s market for high-security visitor badges just got bigger; after years of producing self-expiring visitor badges for visitor management software, DMI, makers of Visitor Pass Solutions, has just expanded its offering of rolled badges to run on a wider range of label printers. Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems ca...

Warren Associates’ product knowledge make them a great match for selling SALTO’s electronic locking solutions SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has hired Warren Associates to market and sell SALTO’s innovative security products in Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho. Electronic Locking Solutions Headquartered in Livermore, California – just east of San Franci...

Pro-Watch 4.3 combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and other business critical functions into one intelligent business management system Honeywell has announced a new iteration of its Pro-Watch® security management system that helps integrators more easily create connected buildings for enterprise customers. The solution has been updated to include custom solutions for highly-connected campuses, along with the vendor portal for the Airport marke...

Organizations utilize the cloud for existing applications, including data storage, HR, email and security According to a new study commissioned by Schneider Electric, companies across industries are increasingly leveraging the cloud for security applications, with 42 percent of respondents indicating they currently run security applications in the cloud and almost half (45 percent) stating they are likely or extremely likely to transition security operations to the cloud in th...

Doug Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings Logic Supply, a global Industrial PC company, announced today that Doug Falso has joined the company to head up its Physical Security & Building Automation team. As the Account Executive dedicated to that vertical, Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings, among other applications. Mobile And Remote...

  Integration with AlarmNet quickly transmits alarms and eliminates the need for physical relay devices Honeywell has enhanced several key commercial products with cloud-based, video alarm verification (VAV) technology to help verify alarm severity and combat one of the security industry’s most-common challenges: false alarms. The company’s AlarmNet communications network has expanded its integration with the patented I-View Now VAV technology through Honeyw...

Jonathan Lewit will touch on the array of connected devices and open platforms in the market ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will be presenting at TechSec Solutions 2017, February 27-28, 2017, at the Delray Beach Marriott, Delray Beach, Florida, as part of a panel discussion on standards, best practices, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things.Internet Of ThingsJonathan Lewit, Chair of the ONVIF Communication Com...

The RDS500 main operating principle is its ability to remotely and safely scan people in range HSS Development, a New York based counter terrorist and defense manufacturing firm, released their highly-anticipated upgrade of their bomb detection line, the RDS500. The RDS500 is a covert remote controlled and monitored walk-by bomb and weapons detection system which can be installed into any type of custom casing or discreet enclosure for clandestine operation. Sensor-Based Bomb...

The coalition is made up of educational end users, administrators, consultants, architects and technology providers The Campus Security Coalition, a networking group focused on spearheading discussion about security and safety at educational facilities, has been launched to bring together school leaders and aligned stakeholders, and propel discussion about how to better address threats, further strengthen security efforts and achieve more proactive intelligence efforts. Prote...

The new single-gang controlled Wall Plate will deliver simple, powerful control Middle Atlantic Products has expanded its robust lineup of power solutions with the new Controlled Wall Plate. Designed for simplified and convenient universal control and efficient integration, the Controlled Wall Plate provides extended power and control capabilities to AV, residential, and security devices within a compact, single-gang design. "There are many solutions to control AV components...

   Versatile security system leverages 2GIG wireless sensor line and works harmoniously with gate and access control systems Nortek Security & Control announces the new 2GIG Vario Hybrid Security System. The complete Vario system consists of a security control panel with on-board hardwire inputs and outputs, which can add wireless capabilities to take advantage of 2GIG’s existing wireless solutions. Vario has multiple keypad styles, a variety of zone and out...

Kurt Takahashi is an expert in physical identity management and sales AMAG Technology, a G4S company, announced that Kurt Takahashi, Senior Vice President, Sales, has been promoted to President. Delivering Unified Solutions Kurt began at AMAG in February 2015 and successfully grew the business through his management of the sales, sales engineering, and business development teams. Understanding AMAG’s rich, successful history in manufacturing access control solutions, K...

The forecast for 2017 is also based on a breakthrough in adoption of mobile identity technology in 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, forecasts a shift in the use of identity technology that will lead to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking of trust in smart environments and Internet of Things (IoT). Ultimately, HID Global predicts the...