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CyberKey Vault 20, the new key cabinet from VidexVidex announces CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control. Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific o...

The road shows will focus on specific areas of technology, such as IP and analog cameras and DVRsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, recently launched their 2010 Road Show campaign. The events are half-day sessions which will provide dealers/installers a hands-on opportunity to explore performance, functionality and advantages of the Samsung product line. These sessions will also show attendees how to boost sales and...

There is a growing demand for education on the latest technology innovations in IP surveillanceAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, shows its commitment to its partners through offering in-depth training at the Axis Communications Academy. The academy is now extending its offering of online courses to anyone who is interested. With the ongoing migration from analog CCTV to IP-based surveillance there is a constant and growing demand for education on the late...

Arecont's Reseller Partner Programme is available to dealers, systems integrators and value-added resellersArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology has launched a Reseller Partner Programme designed to help systems integrators expand their business by leveraging Arecont Vision's leadership position in the megapixel IP camera market. The new programme was announced by Arecont Vision's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Schafer."Our new R...

Life safety and security systems do not operate in a no-load or stand-by modes and are not designed to be turned offCanadian officials should exempt electronic security and life safety devices from energy efficiency requirements that cannot sensibly be applied to them, SIA and CANASA argued in a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada.Natural Resources Canada is considering efficiency standards that would define energy consumption rules for electronic devices in "stand-by", "no-l...

Brickcom and Saimuth will provide high quality surveillance solutions and support for their customersBrickcom Corporation, a rising leader in the IP surveillance industry, and Saimuth Technologies Inc., a leading Canadian distributor of analog and IP CCTV systems, biometric identification and intrusion detection systems, have partnered together to bring Brickcom products to the Canadian market. They will work closely to strongly position Brickcom in the Canadian marketplace and effectively distr...

As Chairman of PSIA, Fowler will serve as an advocate for interoperability in the security industryThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance, a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, announces Dave Fowler as its new Chairman. Fowler replaces Robert Hile, who held the position for two consecutive terms. "I am honored that I have been selected to become the next Chairman of PSIA and I am eager to follow through o...

The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'Infinova recently released a white paper for the benefit of educational institutions. The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'. The authors of the white paper are Mark S. Wilson, Vice President, Marketing, Infinova and Mark S. Bennett, CPP, CSC President, MSB Security Consulting, Inc.A summary of the white paper: There are no more important assets than c...

OnSSI's Ocularis and Feeling Software's OmniPresence 3DOnSSI announced that Feeling Software of Montreal, Canada has been added to the company's list of Verified Technology Partners as OnSSI's first 3D graphic solution provider partner. The designation signifies that Feeling Software's advanced Omnipresence 3D technology is currently operating in a successful integration solution with OnSSI's Ocularis Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform. The Omnipresence 3D integrates a 3D f...

The Awards are to be presented at the Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City on November 3SIA, ESA and CSAA have announced this year's recipients of two of the top honours in the security industry: Leo Guthart is to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and Cecil Hogan is to be honored with the Triton Award at the November 3 Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Electr...

The new logo of surveillance products maunfacturer, Genetec Inc.Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that its rapid growth and relentless commitment to delivering innovative solutions has led to more global expansion, new product development and the launch of its new corporate image and website. Genetec decided to refresh its visual identity to underscore all the ongoing initiatives that help drive new innovative idea...

The programme recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service to end usersHoneywell announced the certification of six dealers to the Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) Dealer Service Certification programme, which recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service in helping their customers reap the benefits of integrated security systems. "We developed the HIS Dealer Service Certification programme because we recognize that success...

Ivan will lead the expansion of SightLogix perimeter intrusion detection systems into EMEA marketsSightLogix®, Inc., the leading supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, announces the appointment of Ivan Arrieta as Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Mr. Arrieta, who brings 25 years of executive management and sales experience throughout the region, will lead the company's continued expansion of SightLogix perimeter intrus...

Senstar is looking to rationalise its entire surveillance product line, develop and introduce new productsSenstar Corporation announced the appointment of Gord Loney as Vice President of Product Sales. This new position has been created in order to drive the company's product sales globally as it implements a strategy to rationalise its entire product line, develop new technologies and introduce new products.Mr. Loney joined Senstar in 1995 as the Product Sales Manager for Canada, Africa and the...

Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors with frame rates of up to 100 fpsBasler Vision Technologies will present their new generation of extraordinarily light-sensitive IP cameras at the upcoming ASIS tradeshow. The ASIS show is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Centre, USA. Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors and provides frame rates of up to 100 fps, currently making the new Ba...

The move aims to propel sales growth of surveillance cameras and further increase focus on partnershipsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that all marketing and technical support functions will now be organized under the Vice President of Global Sales, Mark Nazarenus, and all personnel will be located in the company's San Juan Capistrano (CA) headquarters. In addition to centralizing the mar...

A draft concept of the ASIS OR maturity model was successful tested by ASIS in preparation for the 2010 World CupASIS International has announced its intent to initiate development of a new American National Standard Organizational Resilience Maturity Model-Phased Implementation, based on the ANSI/ASIS Organizational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems -Requirements with Guidance for Use Standard. ASIS is the pre-eminent organization for security management prof...

The road shows will focus on specific areas of technology, such as IP cameras, analog cameras and DVRsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, will take the Samsung Vision 2010 suite of complete video surveillance solutions on the road for the next several months. This series of invitation-only events are aimed at select professional security dealers/installers and will be conducted throughout 22 cities from Boston to Los...

Hirsch supplies solutions for security management and access control to a large number of U.S. Federal agenciesHirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. confirmed the award of $4 million in orders to supply U.S. Department of Justice agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognized within the second quarter which ended June 30, 2010. Notice of...

VideoIQ recorded more than 100 percent sales growth over the same period in 2009VideoIQ®, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced a record first half of 2010 with more than double the revenue of the first half of 2009. VideoIQ also acquired a record number of customers, ending the period with more than three times the customers as the same time a year ago. VideoIQ's growth was fueled by significant adoption of two new product lines, the iCVR Dome Cameras and iCST family of cam...

The primary purpose of video analytics technologies is to get more value from existing video surveillance investmentsVideo analytics and other "enabling technologies" can sharply reduce per-camera costs for leading companies, according to a report included in the latest Quarterly Research Update from the Security Industry Association (SIA).Among companies identified as having "best-in-class performance" - as determined by data on security-related incidents, human error and st...

End-users can now enhance their security operations using intelligent digital video solutionsInfinova announced that Infinova dealers and integrators will be able to help their customers, including K-12 and college/university users, retailers and transportation venues, enhance their security operations and improve performance using intelligent digital video solutions with Infinova IP and megapixel cameras running on Video Insight digital video management (VMS) systems. As a result, Infinova deal...

The company was adjudged on the basis of its revenue growth, business plan execution, and market leadershipAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, has earned the "Emerging Company of the Year" award from the British Columbia Technical Industry Association (BCTIA) - an award sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The award, which was presented at an awards dinner in Vancouver on June 8th, acknowledges the emerging compan...

Pelco's 24-inch Full HD monitor - PMCL524FPelco is excited to announce that its 32-inch and 24-inch monitors are now qualified as Energy Star products under the professional display/signage requirements for displays within this programme. Energy Star certified models are now shipping and include the Pelco PMCL532F and PMCL524F Full high definition (HD) Displays. "Delivering energy efficient products has been a goal for Pelco over the past two years. The entire company celebrates this a...

The bill is a legislative priority of the Security Industry AssociationThe House of Representatives passed a legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage their use.The "Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act" (H.R. 1796) from Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish standards for CO detectors and would prohibit the distribution of any detector that does not meet those sta...

OnSSI's Ocularis video management platform integrated with SightLogix intelligent video surveillance camerasOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced integration of OnSSI's Ocularis video management platform with SightLogix intelligent video surveillance cameras for perimeter security. SightLogix systems combine edge-based video analytics, long and wide-area coverage and GPS target tracking for accurate, cost-effective intrusio...

Standards for networked security devices will increase market opportunities for IP-enabled solutionsVideotec joined PSIA in 2009 and since then has actively worked to gain a thorough knowledge of the protocol. Now this common language has been successfully integrated within their ALBERT units for video analytics. A prototype was shown at the ISC West exhibition at Las Vegas. All visitors at Videotec's stand saw and tried the system to remotely control the PTZ telemetry through the PSIA prot...

The training will cover areas ranging from camera recording to monitoring to database storage and retrievalEffective immediately, OnSSI is offering a special promotion on their redesigned Ocularis Certification Training Program. Starting today and continuing through August 31, 2010, single enrolment can be purchased at a significant discount for any of the upcoming classes with this new curriculum held before December 31, 2010. This pre-registration credit may be used for either the ne...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced its new Tsunami MP -8150-CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) series of products, designed to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of deploying wireless broadband service for carriers and service providers of all sizes. The 8150-CPE products leverage the same high-performance 4G technology utilised in Proxim's Tsunami MP-8150 and QB-8150 line of products, and are de...

 CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton enjoyed a victory in the Algarve 1000km, Le Mans Series raceOver the weekend, entrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros, secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km, nighttime, Le Mans Series endurance race alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and newly signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team.The win in Portugal behind the...