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SAFE 4.8 centrally manages physical identities and access across diverse physical and IT security systems Quantum Secure, the world’s leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple systems, is marking five consecutive years of hyper growth with over five million identities now managed by its flagship software suite globally. New customer wins in a number of markets, new partner relationships, a strong roster...

ONVIF will also showcase Profile S for video and audio streaming, its first and most widely adopted profile ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently plans for its first-ever exhibit at ISC West, scheduled for April 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Booth 23135 in the New Exhibitor Pavilion, ONVIF will display the recently released Profile C, which extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specif...

The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through On 19th & 20th March 2014 at the Connect:ID conference in Washington and the Cartes Asia conference in Hong Kong, The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through the implementation of secure eServices by 2020. The report also investigates the wider social and economic benefits of this shift to digital: f...

The latest version of Command Centre Premier version 7.20 will be released in May this year From March 2014, Gallagher, an international leader in access control and security systems technology, are previewing the latest releases in their extensive product portfolio at a number of key global security events.   New features and technology have been introduced to Gallagher's suite of hardware and software access control and perimeter security solutions. On display at inter...

The conference will be bringing together end-users, system integrators, and technology manufacturers all in one place ISC West, the largest physical security show in North America, will be held April 2-4 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. ISONAS, Inc., the first access control company to design and manufacture a cutting-edge, IP-to-the-door solution will be participating in the following: Sentry 360 Partner Conference April 1st – 2:00-6:00pm Treasure Isl...

Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, recently announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.12.3 is now available for the E3200 and E7000 Series Physical Security Appliances. The update pack includes many features and refinements including streamlined software updating and cloud backup for server configurations. Top new capabilities include: Symphony 6.12.3.3 – Symphony update includes hundreds of new features and improvements such as 360 camera dewarpin...

Identive intends to be at the heart of moving identities from analog to digital Internet business pioneer Gary Kremen has joined the Board of Directors of Identive Group, Inc. “Over the past 14 weeks we have substantially simplified the business to create a focused growth platform that leverages our core competencies in delivering unique and patented trust solutions for premises, information and the rapidly growing market of everyday items. The key here is identities mov...

CNL Software will be hosted in the Pelco booth as part of Pelco’s focus on open interoperability CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrate its latest PSIM software with Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, software and services at ISC West at the Sands Expo Convention Center, Las Vegas. CNL...

HD300 leverages Delta’s proprietary counter-balanced technology to provide a 1.5 second EFO Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its new HD300 barrier, available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit, will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm). Upon impact, the barrier remains in its foundation and the op...

Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced that Brivo Labs has introduced its first market offering, OKDoor. Brivo Labs is a business unit of Brivo Systems bringing new areas of innovation to the security industry in the form of social identity, mobile applications and trust networks. Using social identities, Brivo Labs enhances the everyday experiences of entering physical places with products and services that allow people to interact with the physical w...

PROMISE Technology, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance storage solutions optimized for the requirements of video surveillance, recently announced that the Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance is validated with Security Center, the powerful unified security platform from Genetec. Security Center seamlessly blends Omnicast video management systems (VMS), Synergis access control, and AutoVu license plate recognition (LPR) systems, presenting physical security information to end users...

Mr. Raefield has over thirty-five years of experience in security industry Viscount Systems (VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has appointed Mr. Dennis Raefield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of February 17, 2014. Mr. Raefield has been a board member for Viscount since November of 2011. Mr. Raefield replaces Mr. Steve Pineau, who has resigned from the company effective immediately. "I want to...

The Board includes a diverse & distinguished group of leading experts The lineup of confirmed Keynote Speakers and panelists continues to grow for the upcoming 8th Annual Border Security Expo, scheduled for March 18-19, 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  Confirmed keynote speakers include Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who was sworn in December 23, 2013; Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Commission...

The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...

Axis designated six US Business Areas - Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, South Central and West Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces its US Expansion Plan designed to bring Axis even closer to its partner network and end-customers while intensifying local resources to meet demand in the fast growing physical security market. The Expansion Plan, which went into effect January 1, enables Axis to remain nimble while scaling to meet partner...

Integrated Electronic Security will bring the reader up-to-date with emerging technology and will demystify jargon Martin Grigg, a security consultant with international standing, has written a physical security textbook embracing the IP revolution. The book covers sectors including CCTV, access control, perimeter intrusion, biometrics and video analytics. Grigg believes that a new breed of engineer is needed to design, install and maintain modern, integrated security sys...

The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, has finalized the expansion of its North American industrial site located in Brossard, nearby Montreal (Quebec - Canada). The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. A vast range of pedestrian and vehicle equipment, including security entrance lanes, turnstiles, perimeter security, parking barriers are manufactured at this site....

AlliedBarton were named in the 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel with over 120 offices nationwide, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category. "This honor is reflective of our commitment to recognizing and cultivating leadership qualities in our employees," said Bill Whi...

The predictions encompass a range of solutions including anticipated advances in physical access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for top trends the company believes will have the greatest impact on the secure identity industry in 2014. The predictions encompass a diverse range of solutions and technologies, including anticipated advances in physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assu...

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...

Nelson has more than 20 years of practical experience in accounting and finance Identive will move its corporate finance activities from its Europe hub in Ismaning, Germany to its corporate headquarters in California as part of its continuing efforts to simplify its business operations. Along with this move, Brian Nelson has been appointed chief financial officer and secretary of the company, effective December 20, 2013. Nelson is based in California and replaces David Wear, w...

IP Security represents Sony’s security and surveillance products in the New York City and New Jersey markets IP Security Reps Inc., a premier security manufacturer’s representative firm, announced recently that the company has expanded its sales territory with Sony Electronics’ Security Systems Division beyond its existing Mid-West business. The company now represents Sony’s security and surveillance products in the New York City and New Jersey markets,...

In a move designed to further the spread of de-facto standards and standards-based interoperability in the physical security industry and beyond, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Area Control Specification. The PSIA also announced it is making the specification open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA member companies. Area Control 2.0 incorporates the PSIA’s Access Control and...

The forum agenda emphasized how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organizations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organizations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organizational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Connex has added certification testing and documentation of Milestone Solution Partner integrations with the XProtect open platform Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is purchasing all outstanding shares of the surveillance training, certification and consulting company Connex International, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Milestone was already a majority stakeholder in Connex from an initial investment in July 2010. For y...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, in conjunction with HID Global, announced that their combined end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and validation software has been approved as a fully compliant FICAM Solution by the U.S. General Services Administration. The approval means that C•CURE 9000 from Software House, along with HID Global pivCLASS readers and validation software, are the first such products to meet the rigorous...

This is the first time that SIA has signed such an agreement with a federal agency The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate. The memorandum outlines an information-sharing agreement between SIA and DHS that is intended to help both parties "benefit from cost savings, technology awareness and enhanced relationships." "DHS' commitment to providing st...

Microsoft’s three GSOCs monitor 700 sites for nearly 200,000 active personnel access accounts Microsoft Global Security, which is responsible for providing physical security at Microsoft Corporation, has joined the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) board of directors, signaling its support for the PSIA’s system-level approach to developing standards for the security industry. Microsoft’s three Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs) monit...