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A single solution that combines evidence management with storage is unique to the DEM market VP360 Solutions President/CEO Jeff White and SoleraTec President Mark Armstrong announced an exclusive partnership between their companies. This partnership of tech industry leaders provides comprehensive camera-to-courtroom digital evidence management and body worn camera solutions to the public safety and commercial security industries. Phoenix Digital Evidence Management Solution...

The acquisition is a strategic move towards Allied Universal's expansion in niche areas Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announces that it acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc. The Belleville, Illinois-based company offers a full range of solutions, including uniformed security professionals, mobile patrol, physical security and life safety. Terms of th...

Mr. Zeccardo’s role is to grow CHAMPION’s customer base, expanding their geographical reach CHAMPION, a provider of integrated security, fire, A/V Data cabling/IT infrastructures, announces that the company has appointed Nino Zeccardo as Partner/Executive VP, Chief Business Development and Sales Officer at CHAMPION. CHAMPION History Since 1992, CHAMPION has been deploying technology solutions for federal/state/local government and law enforcement, utilities/water...

   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...

Cohn’s experience will be critical in the growth of Feenics’ Keep Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) subscription model Feenics, a provider of cloud-hosted access control and security management solutions, appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.  Cohn joins the rapidly expanding Feenics organization to focus on channel partnerships and developing relationships with end-users, consultants, and other key stakeholders. He will cove...

Gallagher Command Center is designed to give customers complete site control and management Digi Security Systems, a provider of electronic security systems, announced that it is partnering with Gallagher, a technology company that develops and delivers intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions. As a certified Gallagher channel partner, Digi offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customization services, through ap...

The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface utilizes the Z-Wave wireless protocol to provide the communication link between RTI systems and other Z-Wave-enabled devices RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced the company is now shipping its all-new Z-Wave solutions. The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface enables simple and cost-effective monitoring and control of Z-Wave-enabled systems and devices via an RTI control system. Addressing the need for compre...

The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

Datawatch has deployed 3,000 HID Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, announced that Datawatch Systems, a long time HID Advantage Gold Partner, is transforming the tenant experience across numerous high-rise buildings since their early pilot of HID Mobile Access. Datawatch has deployed 3,000 Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States. The solution is addre...

Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory AFA Protective Systems, (AFA) a New York based super regional fire safety and security systems integrator, announces that the company has appointed Mike Putman as the Regional Sales & Business Development Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory and leveraging the long-term customer relationships that...

Construction Specialties was established in 1994 and has some 140 employees ASSA ABLOY has acquired Construction Specialties, a direct sales company within commercial sectional doors and docking products in the U.S. and Mexico. "I am very pleased that Construction Specialties is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group’s leadership in entrance automation, where our sales have grown from SEK 3 billion in 2008 to S...

EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video detection, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces EyeLock LLC as its newest certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Acces...

FJC, a provider of uniformed security professionals, was purchased by Allied Universal, a facilities services company Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees and co-HQ in Conshohocken, PA and Santa Ana, CA, has announced the purchase of FJC Security Services, based in Floral Park, N.Y. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “FJC has had an outstanding reputation for years, and its o...

Arteco will demonstrate their event management solutions at ASIS 2016 Arteco, a provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, continues to experience significant adoption of its Video Event Management Solutions (VEMS) in target markets, such as education, critical infrastructure and commercial, and has made a series of critical investments to ensure sustained business success and technology advancement. The company’s growth has continued to accelerate...

BriefCam’s Video Synopsis tool tags each incident, allowing operators to isolate individual, relevant incidents for viewing, from a single click Digifort has partnered with BriefCam to offer operators exceptional forensic search and review functionality, from within its open platform video management software (VMS) platform. “Briefcam is a powerful video search tool, which integrates with Digifort’s intelligent data processing to make surveillance systems fa...

Princeton Identity will continue delivering latest biometric technologies for PIAM applications Princeton Identity Inc., formerly a line of business of SRI International marketed under the SRI Identity brand, launched operation as an independent company. Princeton Identity will continue to build on SRI’s successful legacy of delivering biometric technologies for a wide range of government and commercial applications, as well as for mainstream physical identity access man...

Maxxess next gen mobile workforce solutions enhances workforce messaging, monitoring and security Visitors to IFSEC International got a first look at the future of mobile workforce solutions with Maxxess launching new ambit and eFusion apps to enable more efficient management of workforce processes from security to employee engagement. ambitPulse New products include ambitPulse, a private managed messaging and analytics tool designed to improve employee engagement via dynami...

The ranking was published in “Video Content Analysis-World-2015” by IHS Technology Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) has been named as the No. 1 provider of video analytics software, holding the largest market share globally. The ranking was published in a recent market research report on video surveillance by IHS Technology, entitled “Video Content Analysis-World-2015”. Comprehensive Video Analytics For Effective Security Agent Vi has been in the v...

Champion's new fully integrated corporate website will act as a conduit for all companies Champion Group of Companies, a premier provider of integrated security and low-voltage system technologies, announced the launch of its new corporate website www.championalarms.com. Since 1992, Champion has been leading the way in the commercial, industrial and education security system integration markets and has recently seen significant growth under the management of CEO, John DiStefan...

PowerSeries Neo is designed for busy small to mediumcommercial and residential customers and their installers Tyco Security Products introduces DSC’s PowerSeries Neo version 1.2, an integrated, feature-rich hybrid security platform that serves users’ needs now and into the future. PowerSeries Neo offers the reliability of a hard-wired security system with the flexibility, scalability and advanced features provided by its PowerG wireless intrusion technology. H...

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A Year On From Launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

In addition to new sessions on cyber security and robotics, PSA has also announced various speaker lineups PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the addition of several new sessions and the lineup of key industry experts slated to speak at PSA TEC 2016 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. New sessions that have been added to the schedule for Thursday, May 12 in recent weeks include: Robotic Technolog...

Customers can expect to enroll Allegion Schlage AD-Series into their Genetec Synergis access control system in Security Center v5.5 Genetec Inc. “Genetec”, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions recently announced plans to support the Allegion Schlage® AD-Series of hardwired and wireless locks. Cost-Effective & Scalable Solution Through this integration, the Schlage AD 300 and 400 Series can be seamlessly integrated into Ge...

Viscount Systems, Inc. (“Viscount”), a global solutions provider delivering physical and logical security platforms, recently announced the release of Freedom 9.2.B. Freedom allows entry devices to be connected and controlled by standard building IT networks without the need for expensive control panels or wiring. A Comprehensive Enterprise-Class Security Solution Viscount Freedom 9.2.B provides deeper integration with IT architectures to deliver a comprehensive enterprise-class se...

ECKey, the market leader in commercial smartphone access control, recently announced that it has introduced VIZpin LINK for remotely managing VIZpin Reader-Controllers using phone as network. Manages System Remotely By Using Phone As Key And Network Remote management of panel-based access control systems require a LAN (Local Area Network), ISP (Internet Service Provider) and the associated hardware and cabling which adds significant cost to the installation, administration and maintenance of t...

Idesco will exhibit In Motion Identification system from FST Biometrics and mobile access devices and ID card printers from HID Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced it will be exhibiting at The Cooperator Expo New York at the New York Hilton Midtown on April 13, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The show brings together local building owners, property managers and board members, and focuses on products and services for their...

Universal Electronics subsidiary, Ecolink’s security sensors will be available through all Interlogix sales channels Universal Electronics Inc., the worldwide leader in sensing and control technologies for the smart home, announced recently that Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Interlogix, which operates as UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Exclusive To Interlogix Sales Channels Inter...

Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced Brivo OnAir for Government is now registered on the GSA Approved Product List (APL #10073) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Brivo’s newest Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the first cloud-based PACS designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). Brivo OnAir For Government Solution “Our commercial cloud-...

This partnership enables joint customers to enhance integration capabilities between each brand’s products Viscount Systems, Inc. (“Viscount”), a software company specializing in physical and logical security solutions, announced its product partnership agreement with Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), a manufacturer of electronic alarms and access products. New Integration Capabilities For Joint Customers Viscount and DMP have agreed to allow for the integ...

Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced the release of Situator 8.0 with the introduction of the new Operational Intelligence Center (OIC). The latest version of the market leading PSIM and Situation Management solution provides a platform for leveraging the massive amounts of big data. Situator captures, monitors and correlates and turns it into actionable intelligence. Increases Operational Efficiency The Operational Intelligence Center, with its new advanced rules engine, monito...