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John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. recently announced veteran higher education security and safety expert, John L. Pack, has joined its team of subject matter experts. With decades of experience in the higher education and campus security environment, John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities around the US. “John Pa...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that the Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards are HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant, simplifying the work for AV Integrators seeking to enable copy protected content across Mura-driven video walls. Mura input/output boards facilitate HDCP interoperability by capturing high definition video signals from up to four HDCP sources and displaying the content on up to four HDCP-enabled displays. A video wall controller with up...

The new facility will accomodate the combined staff of NAV and Nexus Technologies In a move that reflects an overall increase in business throughout the region as well as North American Video’s (NAV) recent acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group, NAV has relocated their northeast regional office to larger facilities in Pearl River, NY, effective February 1st, 2012.  “The location and added space of the new facility will enable us to offer enhanced services a...

Milestone managers shared important information on new products, tools, and services in the conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference February 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Two-hundred seventy people attended MIPS from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, system integrators and consultants. A record number of Manufacturer Alliance Partners a...

Opengear, a leading provider of secure enterprise-grade console servers and remote management solutions, recently announced the launch of its next-generation, customisable remote monitoring and management (RMM) gateway product family, the Opengear ACM5500. Opengear makes it easy for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) to remotely monitor and manage their customers' network infrastructure, whether on the road, in an office, or at another customer site. Customised alert thresholds proactively track d...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras,  announced the development of an imaging solution custom-tuned for IC Realtime's line of DVRs and NVRs. IC Realtime of Pompano Beach, Florida has introduced the I-Sniper video security solution. I-Sniper is based on Pixim's latest image capture chip, but Pixim has implemented the technology to produce algorithms that are in sync with IC Realtime's storage and network streaming devices. When I-Sniper cameras are...

 Scott Bryan, RCDD, PSP has been appointed as Vice President of Sales - Access Systems General Manager of Gallagher Security Curtis Edgecombe announced two significant staff appointments to Gallagher North America, Inc.'s growing base. Scott Bryan, RCDD, PSP has been appointed as Vice President of Sales - Access Systems, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Bryan was formerly Vice President of Security, Southeast at Anixter, Inc., where he had a global and national account focus w...

Pelco by Schneider Electric announces the release of its DS NVs version 7.3.54 software. With added support for Pelco analytics as one of the key new features, the growing audience of Sarix customers can now use any of 8 analytic behaviors to trigger soft alarms in ControlPoint, the client software for DS. The DS supported analytics include abandoned object, adaptive motion, camera sabotage, loitering detection, and more there are no additional fees for the analytic behaviors, either for Sarix o...

Samsung Techwin America, a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, has introduced an outdoor 3 megapixel network video surveillance camera with an IR range of 30 meters in total darkness. The SNO-7080R, complete with a 2.8X varifocal motorised zoom lens, can capture 16:9 full HD images at 1920 x 1080p with wide dynamic range (WDR) and features a dual H.264 and MPEG codec. It is IP66 environmentally rated for severe or varying weather conditions and can be powered via PoE and 2...

  HD cameras will still account for less than 15% of the total American in-car police surveillance camera market in 2015 IMS Research forecasts that despite police department budgets coming under increasing pressure across the USA, the HD (High Definition) camera market onboard police cars is set to grow at over 20% over the next four years. This is just one of the findings from IMS Research's latest report on the mobile video surveillance equipment market. Currently Watc...

  Granstream provides over 40 product models, including ATAs, IP phones, gateways and video phones Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced recently they're celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Grandstream's entry into the IP telephony marketplace. Over the past ten years, Grandstream has grown to be a globally recognized provider and has transformed the IP voice and video endpoints landscape...

  Jim's technical knowledge and sales expertise will benefit new and existing SightLogix customers SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security applications, announces the appointment of Jim Augustine as its new Sales Support Manager for the Western United States and Canada. Mr. Augustine comes to SightLogix with extensive experience in networked systems, security project management, systems integration and sales. "During his br...

   The mobile access control pilot at ASU was the first to validate the use of digital credentials on NFC smartphones HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has successfully completed the world's first university pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys. The pilot was implemented using the company's SIO technology, a key feature of its award-winning, next-generation iCLASS SIO-Enabled (iCLASS SE) credential and...

 SecureVue reduces STIG audit personnel and administrative costs by 90%eIQnetworks, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, recently published a solution brief entitled, "Configuration Auditing in SecureVue using DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)," outlining how federal agencies can quickly and easily attain consistent, continuous compliance with DISA STIGs and achieve rapid certification and accreditation (C&A) with eIQ's...

 Jonathan Barker, Mitch Mershon and Darren Monroe will help commercialise CNL's PSIM softwareCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its US operations with the addition of three engineers to support knowledge transfer within its partner network.The addition of Jonathan Barker, a senior software development engineer along with Mitch Mershon and Darren Monroe as solutions engineers, is affirmation of...

 Genetec's unified IP security technology and solutions are used across a wide range of vertical marketsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that it has been selected for the 7th consecutive year as one of Montreal's Top Employers. The annual competition profiles employers in Greater Montreal who lead in providing not only exceptional workplaces but also the most progressive and forward-t...

 The G4S partnership will support initiatives to enhance campus public safetyG4S Secure Solutions, (USA) Inc. has become a corporate partner with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, Inc. (IACLEA). The G4S partnership, under a programme developed to honor IACLEA's 50 years of service, will support initiatives to enhance campus public safety at higher education institutions around the world.As a Titanium Plus Corporate Sponsor, G4S has pledged a significant...

The System Sales Group will offer customers with a single point of contact for all of Linear’s products and brands Linear LLC, the leading supplier of electronic products for a host of residential and commercial applications, is excited to announce the re-organisation of its outside sales representatives into the new System Sales Group. Customers now have a single point of contact for all of Linear’s products and brands, inclusive of: Garage Door Operators...

The report analyses current manual techniques and discusses methods for remediating resulting problemsVenafi, the inventor of and market leader in enterprise key and certificate management (EKCM) solutions, recently announced the availability of a report on the critical need for enterprises to deploy automated certificate discovery and management solutions. The report-X.509 Certificate Management: Avoiding Downtime and Brand Damage, published Nov. 4, 2011, by leading research firm Gartner-highl...

SALTO Systems are already anticipating the new technology with a complete product range of electronic locks At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, a number of smartphone manufacturers demonstrated how their new models would be able to be used as ‘keys' to unlock doors, much like smart cards do today when used in hotels, universities etc.The secret behind this ability to turn a smartphone into a key comes courtesy of Near Field Communications (NFC) t...

The company has named Trident managing director J. Alberto Yepez Chairman of the BoardAlienVault, creator of OSSIM, the de-facto standard open source SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution, announced recently that it has closed an $8 million Series B financing led by new investor Trident Capital with participation from existing investors Adara Venture Partners and Neotec. The company has named Trident managing director J. Alberto Yepez Chairman of the Board. Trident principal...

Duane Paulson will be responsible for technical services, marketing, and product and business development Linear LLC, the leading supplier of electronic products for a host of residential and commercial applications, is excited to announce that Duane Paulson has been named Senior Vice President, Product & Market Development. Paulson has responsibility for technical services, marketing, and product and business development, and will report directly to Linear President Mike...

Linear LLC, the leading supplier of electronic products for a host of residential and commercial applications, is pleased to announce immediate availability of its new Battery Backup Unit (BBU). The easy-to-mount BBU accessory complements Linear’s popular DCO800 DC-powered garage door operator, and gives dealers enhanced opportunities for add-on and retrofit sales. The compact BBU mounts entirely inside the LDCO800 enclosure, maintaining the aesthetically-pleasing characteristics of the D...

 Julian is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer with more than 25 years experience in the CCTV industry Exacq Technologies, manufacturers of the exacqVision video management system software and NVR servers, recently added to their EMEA sales and support team with the appointment of Julian Inman. Beginning immediately, Julian will serve as EMEA Sales and Technical Support Engineer. In addition to providing engineering and field support to the growing international demand for exacqVision v...

Telaid to cater the retail, financial and quick-serve restaurant markets Telaid, a leading technology integrator specializing in multi-site deployments, recently announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Next Level Security Systems to deliver unified, networked security solutions to its customer base in the retail, financial and quick-serve restaurant markets."We are proud to provide Telaid with our advanced technology and look forward to a long-term, successful relationshi...

Greater Midwest Marketing now represents infinias in northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin infinias, LLC announced the signing of Greater Midwest Marketing, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. "We are pleased to have Greater Midwest Marketing representing infinas. With twenty years experience, Mark Coyle and the Greater Midwest Marketing team will provide innovative solutions...

  The meeting focused on Samsung's IP product range and additions to the expanding customer service programs Samsung Techwin's North American sales force rang in the new year in Memphis, TN, with a Kick-Off Meeting co-hosted by ScanSource, Samsung's "Distributor of the Year". After a January 16 tour of ScanSource's warehouse facility, the Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives settled in to hear the latest outlook for 2012 from Samsu...

A free management application that allows businesses to measure, monitor and report on their compliance to PCI-DSS v2.0 payment card data security standards, has been launched by governance, risk and compliance (GRC) specialist Acuity. Available for download from the Acuity website www.acuityrm.com, the compliance software monitors progress against the six milestones in the PCI-DSS Prioritised Approach and will identify, assess, manage and report on risks to cardholder data. It will also track r...

Managing identity and credentialing of employees is a labor-intensive challenge for any enterprise. Making matters even more complex, many companies have multiple access control systems and disparate databases. Quantum Secure has developed SAFE enterprise software to solve these problems. The SAFE suite of software automatically adjusts permission levels for each identity through every type of change, including authority levels, new access systems added to the enterprise or changing compliance...

Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is bringing the power of mobile surveillance and "pan/tilt/zoom" to law enforcement agencies tasked with ensuring public safety in an increasingly mobile world. mobiDEOS is the creator of MobileCamViewer, a software-based surveillance solution used globally by businesses, police agencies and consumers to remotely monitor properties and locations from smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. The company introduces th...