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Autodesk Seek is integrated into Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit design platforms In the competitive security market, the strategy for getting ahead is getting designed into new projects. To do that, it is essential to have BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and CAD drawings ready to go. Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and customized entrance control lanes such as turnstiles, has taken this strategy further by helping architects,...

The program empowers parents, family members, civic groups and local businesses from the community There’s no doubt about it, annual school budgets are tight and with very little if any funding from federal or state sources, schools must find a way to help implement a strong, effective, multi-tiered classroom safety strategy. To help pave the way, Campus Safety Products (CSP), the producer of RhinoWare™ classroom lockdown and safety products, has launched the Safe@...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that its Guardian vandal-resistant and Gibraltar bullet-resistant contactless proximity card readers are ideal for installations where more durability is required than with a standard proximity reader. They are becoming big hits at schools, universities, correctional institutions, housing authorities, factories, hospitals and other locales where RFID proximity and sm...

The new partnership allows SDI to sell BluBØX’s suite of products and services to clients throughout the U.S SDI, a mission-critical systems integrator delivering intelligent IT solutions to ensure client safety, security and revenue generation, and BluBØX, a manufacturer of Security 4.0 physical security hardware and software, announce its partnership to introduce the next generation of security technology to the US market. This new partnership allows SDI...

Bosch’s new FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family as well as AUTODOME IP 4000 and 5000 models will be shown at the event From 16th to 18th of June, Bosch Security Systems will showcase its innovations and award-winning technologies in the South hall on stand F700 during IFSEC International 2015 in London. Visitors are invited to come see and experience how Bosch’s portfolio of video, intrusion, communication and fire solutions can meet any security and safety need....

Highlights at the event include QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, LEXI control trim, and host of other solution-driven products Leveraging their many years of expertise in high security locking devices for commercial, government, school and medical facilities, Securitech’s exhibit at ISC West 2015 is a showcase of innovation and industry firsts. Highlights include the ground-breaking QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock that, with one press of...

QID functions as classroom lock but features ability to instantly deadbolt  classroom door with simple push of a single red button Securitech, the industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices, is pioneering faster, easier and stronger classroom security with its QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, on display at ISC West 2015. Designed to exceed safe school government standards (FEMA-428/BIPS-07), the QID functions as a classroom lock for...

SIA PASS to develop guidelines for use of electronic security and life safety equipment in schools The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). The rebranding recognises the need for a coordinated approach to protecting students and staff that encompasses a range of stakeholders. While the SIA group was originally fo...

The grants will provide the winning institutions with STANLEY Security installed products and solutions STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces the winning colleges and universities of its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program. Those colleges and universities that accumulated the most votes in the contest across three tiers of student size – under 8,000 students, betw...

TRI-ED continues to grow its North American footprint TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of another new branch located at 277 Lodi Street, Unit 10 in Hackensack, New Jersey. The branch, which can be reached at 201-342-0168, is being managed by Frank Arcuri, a long-time industry veteran. "TRI-ED continues to grow its North American footprint," notes Pat Comunale, TRI-ED's President of Global Security Solutions. "We are pleased to offer yet another c...

The InnovationWorks program helps innovators and entrepreneurs bring new and advanced ideas to the marketplace Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce a new program called InnovationWorks with Tyco Security Products. Whether you are a technology start-up or an established global presence, the InnovationWorks team wants to hear from you. We have a proven track record in investment, ac...

The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s strategy to expand business opportunities in the North American education market Panasonic Corporation of North America recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc., a leading developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Founded in 2002, Video Insi...

Video Insight to donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States Due to the incredible success of its 2014 School Security In-Kind Grant program, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – has increased the program fourfold for 2015 and will donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States.  “We started this grant program last year in an effort t...

The new patent marks a significant advance in how access control systems can provide value during an emergency Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, has been awarded its third U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s already strong intellectual property foundation. U.S. Patent 8907763 B2 outlines the system and method for mustering individuals during an emergency using mobile devices. Mu...

Columbia County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses and 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software has awarded the School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools of Lake City, Florida. Columbia County Schools is the seventh education organization to win a $20,000 security system in the year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kin...

SST, Inc., the maker of ShotSpotter Flex™ and the global leader in gunfire detection and analysis, recently announced the launch of SecureCampus™, an unprecedented gunfire detection system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor coverage at university and school campuses and other critical infrastructure locations. SecureCampus instantly detects gunfire and notifies law enforcement, campus security personnel, on-site staff, and other first responders, allowing them to quickly mit...

Galaxy’s System Galaxy v.10.4 delivers integrated and scalable access control capabilities to track student movement At this year’s ASIS trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of...

HID will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications under the theme “Your Security. Connected” HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that under the theme “Your Security. Connected,” it will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications with its broad Genuine HID® portfolio of interoperable secure identity solutions at next week’s ASIS International semina...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are supported by iSTAR Ultra, of which 16 may come from the Access Control Module’s (ACM) I/O units; the rest can be made up of AS...

Allegion's sales team can help school administrators find avenues to fund door hardware upgrades Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, is celebrating this year's Safe School Week (October 19-25) by encouraging its security/architect partners and school end-users to be aware of new and untested security and lockdown products that could actually put staff and students at greater risk. It's important for school administrators, emergency perso...

The University will receive VMS licenses, IP video surveillance cameras and video encoder Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – is awarding the fourth in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina. Queens University is the first college to be awarded the grant, joining three previous public K-12 school districts. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Gran...

Wood County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses, 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight - a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software - is awarding the third in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Wood County Schools in Parkersburg, West Virginia. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Grant recipient, Wood County Schools will receive Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses; 16 IP video su...

Harrison School District will receive Video Insight VMS licenses Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – is awarding the second in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Harrison School District Two of Colorado Springs, Colorado. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Grant recipient, Harrison School District will receive Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses; 16 IP video surv...

The discount is applicable to OnSSI's latest version of its flagship product, Ocularis Recognizing that nothing is more important than a safe and stable learning environment for children and faculty, OnSSI announced recently that they are offering an aggressive educational discount for schools, universities and other educational institutions. The 30% discount is intended by OnSSI to help educational institutions provide the high level of security expected by every student, te...

The segment will discuss how Von Duprin offers the widest range of mechanical and electrified exit devices Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels®,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Von Duprin exit devices, a brand of Allegion, on February 10, between 9:35-9:45 p.m. ET during The Willis Report. The two-minute profile will spotlight how...

Video Insight will donate the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution In an effort to help campuses prevent and combat violence, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – will donate over $250,000 in video surveillance software and hardware to schools and colleges nationwide in 2014 via a new Video Insight School Security Grant. “In this day and age of continued violent acts and thr...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently released the SK-F485C Wire to Fiber Converter, designed to allow new and existing Silent Knight systems to significantly increase wire runs between fire alarm control panels and power supplies, while providing a major boost in surge protection. Being the first wire to fiber converter to be UL listed for a non-proprietary line of fire alarm systems and sold over-the-counter at Security Equipment Wholesalers nationwide, allows Silent Knight to offer the ideal so...

Napco is offering professional training and certification on the SAVI system Napco Security Technologies recently unveiled a new solution for the increasingly urgent problem of securing today’s schools. Since 1996, in the US schools system, 78 shootings have taken place, leaving 270 wounded and taking 306 lives. Only last week in Nevada, more deaths were sadly added to that number. Napco Security Technologies and its family of security-dedicated companies has developed a...

IMM will represent the exacqVision product line in their region, providing pre and post-sale assistance and support Exacq, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced Intermountain Marketing Inc. (IMM) as its new manufacturer’s representative company serving Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. IMM designs and sells video security systems, access control and closed circuit television (CCTV) products. Sin...