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Regroup Mass Notification, a provider of mass communication solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Code Blue Corporation, a manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, such as the iconic blue light Help Points found at thousands of locations around the world. By partnering with Code Blue, mutual clients will be able to easily activate Code Blue speakerphones and public address systems through Regroup’s intuitive and easy-to-use messaging interface, enabling them to broa...
Motorola Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance provider Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon’s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion ...
A rise in active shooter incidents and the escalating impact of hostile events has prompted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to process NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events as a provisional standard, which means it would be available for use as early as April 2018. As part of the standards process, NFPA 3000 will be open for input until February 23, 2018. This marks only the second time in NFPA’s 121-year history that pro...
Lately, at the time of introduction of mobile communication, authorities were adamant to ban the use of wireless devices in hospitals. According to them, signals coming from mobile devices can jumble with the signals of monitors and other medical equipment, in turn hampering their functioning. However, American Medical Association and UK Medicines issued documents which negated the interference of cellular signals in functioning of medical devices. On the contrary many hospitals are using mobil...
Johnson Controls announces the introduction of the C•CURE Go Install app for use with the Software House iSTAR Ultra LT. The new app provides a more efficient, convenient means of configuring or updating information on the iSTAR Ultra LT controller without having to physically access the unit. Working with an embedded Bluetooth antenna that can be turned on and off remotely to ensure network security, users simply log into the C•CURE Go Install app to perform a host of tasks, includin...
Global Net Solutions (GNS), an innovator in facilities-based smart security and business intelligence solutions, today unveiled its S-Badge, a revolutionary IoT-based security solution designed to improve safety and tackle insider threats and breaches in high security environments, such as airports, hospitals, school districts and college campuses, government agencies and more. The S-Badge solution is the world’s first security system leveraging a multi-sensor Bluetooth low energy beacon,...
SecurAmerica, a leading U.S. man-guarding security company has announced the purchase of ERMC, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, SecurAmerica, headed by the legendary entrepreneur Frank Argenbright, will continue its relentless focus on growth. With this expansion of infrastructure, the combined business will operate in over 650 locations, employ more than 8,000 security officers, and have annual revenues of over $300 million. SecurAmerica will now be the fi...
Near Field Magnetics, Inc. (NFMI) is pleased to partner with Orion Entrance Control, Inc. at the upcoming ISC East show, November 15th & 16th booth 549, to demonstrate its next generation patented hands-free access control technology integrated with Orion’s world-class turnstiles. Hands-free Access NFMI provides hands-free readers and Personal Access Keys (PAKs) that have up to 15 feet of tunable range and work through and around metals and other materials that adversely affect RF ba...
HID Global, a trusted worldwide identity solutions provider, announced that The Silicon Review named HID as one of the top cyber security vendors to watch in 2017. HID, with offices in Silicon Valley, was recognized for its expanding presence in the cyber security market, as well as for its broad portfolio of digital identity solutions, including multi-factor authentication, digital certificates, digital and physical identity lifecycle management, cloud services, threat analytics and mobile ban...
SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Gerry Rupper to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager. XSperience Center Rupper will oversee sales of SALTO products in New York City and will also host partners, consultants and prospects at SALTO’s new XSperience Center located near Penn Station in Manhattan. The XSperience Center is a unique resource dedicated to demonstrating and training for SALTO’s comprehensive and vers...
Dahua Technology USA, a manufacturer of video surveillance solutions, will be showcasing its cutting-edge HDCVI multi-sensor camera at ASIS 2017 in Dallas, Texas, as part of a full portfolio of innovative multi-sensor models. HDCVI Multi-sensor camera Features Dahua’s HDCVI multi-sensor camera brings wide panoramic views in high definition to coaxial infrastructure. The durable, high-performing device features three individual 2MP sensors in an all-in-one IP67 weather resistant indoor/ou...
Sielox is demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of access control and emergency communications solutions at ASIS 2017, Booth 1533. The company’s layered approach to access control and lockdown system solutions provides better control and response to problem situations. Customization, Performance, Economy And Scalability “The concept of layered security continues to gain traction across the professional security industry for wide ranging applications from schools to hospitals to...
HID Global®, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY specializing in trusted identity solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Mercury Security, an OEM supplier of controllers for physical access control. Mercury Security has over three million controllers installed at tens of thousands of sites worldwide, including at more than 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. Mercury’s intelligent controllers, interface boards and software complement HID’s readers, smart cards and mobile IDs for openin...
Louroe Electronics, a manufacturer of audio surveillance and audio monitoring systems within the security industry, will host a live demonstration of its gunshot and aggression detection technologies for law enforcement and security professionals at DFW Gun Range and Training Center in Dallas, Texas on September 27th. Security executives traveling to Dallas for ASIS 2017, a security trade show that is expected to attract 22,000 attendees between September 25th-28th, will also attend the event....
ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced the agenda for its free Security Cares program, which will be held during its 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept. 25-28 in Dallas, TX. This security education program for small/medium-sized businesses/institutions—including houses of worship, hospitals/clinics, schools, retailers and restaurants, as well as community leaders, law enforcement, and first responders—wi...
Climax Technology, a renowned provider of smart home security and telecare solutions, announced that its Emergency Pendant WTRS2 was awarded the Red Dot, the international distinction for ground-breaking design, and high design quality. The SmartLife Care Flex handheld transmitter, internal model name WTRS2, is a stylish emergency pendant that triggers an emergency call at the touch of a button; with patented one-click necklace to wristband switch, allowing users to easily switch between wearin...
Employees of Hikvision USA Inc., the North American provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, and its consumer-focused subsidiary, EZVIZ Inc., proudly sponsored a child in the 32nd annual Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for the Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center (JJCCC) in Long Beach, California. The Hikvision/EZVIZ team raised money for the JJCCC, which enabled the company to sponsor a Torch Run participant. All funds will go directly to support JJCCC’s work...
PinPoint features a modular system that has the flexibility to configure to an organization's unique needs PinPoint Initiative, creator of the market's first emergency management and asset protection solution built on real-time location system (RTLS) technology, announced today it will debut its situation management solution during the 2017 ISC West Conference and Expo, April 5-7, in Las Vegas. PinPoint will host two open demonstrations at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5...
Sielox is among the first to integrate with Schlage’s newest wireless lock Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, is broadening its offerings with Sielox to integrate Pinnacle, the company’s premier access control and security management software, and 1700 Intelligent Controller with Schlage LE wireless mortise locks — the latest addition to the Schlage wireless lock family. “Sielox now seamlessly integrates with Schlage LE, NDE a...
The new IoT solutions provide real-time location to locate and monitor critical medical equipment From hospitals to homes, HID Global provides the broadest portfolio of solutions to establish, create, use, and manage trusted identities in the healthcare environment. The company will demonstrate its compliant multi-factor authentication portfolio for electronic prescription of controlled substances (EPCS) as well as solutions to protect patient data. HID Global will also showca...
Over the past 10 years, AISG has built a reputation as an industry leader in IP/IT electronic security American Integrated Security Group (AISG), a full-service security systems integrator headquartered in College Point, New York, is excited to be reaching its 10-year anniversary as a system integrator of innovative high tech security solutions. AISG is proud to celebrate a decade of continued growth; and its commitment to the future of the company and the security industry....
Select cameras include Motorized Focal Zoom technology, which auto-focuses the lens after zoom operation Honeywell further expands its Performance Series IP family to include new, affordable, easy to install 1080p and 4MP Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) IP cameras. The new Honeywell Performance Series IP cameras deliver high quality video, a superior user experience, easy video integration with other solutions, and improved user account security with enhanced risk reduction, all of w...
Highly automated advanced detection and classification of managed and unmanaged devices secures BYOD and IoT growth Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to their Pulse Policy Secure solution that allows advanced device discovery with highly automated and detailed profiling. Administrators can now secure the growing number of IT and non-traditional IP devices attached to corporate networks, as part of a complete Network Access Control (NAC...
National Security Officer Appreciation Week was established in 2015 to recognize security officers' many contributions to our daily lives Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, to honor all security officers with the second annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week from September 18 – 24, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 1 million security officers employed in the United Sta...
Arteco’s event-driven intelligence platform is now integrated with BlueWave’s full host of scalable IP access control systems Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announces its integration of BlueWave Security access control solutions. BlueWave leveraged Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that make the interoperability between systems and devices and provides an intuitive process to leverage the full...
March Networks® and AMAG Technology are pleased to announce the certified integration of the March Networks Command™ Enterprise video management solution with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control system. The integration provides organizations with a single, unified IP video surveillance and access control solution that enables better situational awareness, improved risk mitigation and more efficient security system management. March Networks Surveillance In Symmetry Virtual Mat...
Active Shooter: How to Prepare, Prevent and Respond will feature Kim Richmond and Tom Davis as speakers AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel; and New York State University Police at Upstate Medical University will host an active shooter seminar on May 24, 2016. The free seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Onondaga Community College, located at 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Lunch will be p...
A highlight of initiative is HID’s latest mobility solutions unveiled at ISC West, including goID platform, Mobile Access enhancements, & more HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has introduced a mobility initiative that includes solutions, services, investments and alliances that expand the capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices across a growing range of access control, authentication and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. A...
The HES K200 Cabinet Lock is a cost effective way to bring access control to cabinets and drawers HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is introducing the K200 Cabinet Lock and KS200 Server Cabinet Lock at ISC West 2016, the wired counterparts to the HES K100 and KS100 with wireless Aperio technology. HES is also debuting a new ADA lever option for the K100 and K200 Cabinet Locks, which will be displayed during the show at ASSA ABLOY booth #8061. Enhanced Physical Security Ideal f...
By adding NexGen’s strengths in hybrid storage, Pivot3 can expand the traditional notion of hyper-convergence Pivot3, a pioneer and innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), recently announced that it will acquire NexGen Storage, a privately held leading provider of hybrid storage appliances, dynamic all-flash arrays and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. By adding NexGen’s portfolio of products, Pivot3 will deliver the industry&rsqu...
