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Through this transaction, Zebra will enter the segment where Motorola’s Enterprise business competes Zebra Technologies Corporation and Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Zebra will acquire Motorola’s Enterprise business for $3.45 billion in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and new debt. The transaction, which was approved by the Boards of Direct...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: Industry leading ge...

PVP works with the Premier Owner Program to enhance relationship between PSA vendors and integrators PSA Security Network is excited to announce Allegion’s inclusion in the Premier Vendor Program. This program works hand-in-hand with our Premier Owner Program to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators, resulting in optimal pricing and service. “PSA has been a great customer to Allegion and we are excited to be a PVP partner. We value this part...

VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI recorder at this year’s ISC West VITEK Industrial Video Products, Inc. from Valencia, CA won at the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the Best in Show honors for Personnel, Loss Prevention and Asset Tracking Solutions Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI...

SRI has integrated its Iris biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that SRI International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. SRI has integrated its Iris on the Move® (IOM) N-Glance™ biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management...

The mechanical lock industry is experiencing an increased penetration of Chinese suppliers into the international market Despite the growing popularity of access control systems driving the adoption of electronic locking devices, mechanical locks are not projected to falter any time soon. Mechanical locks are forecast to have a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2013 to 2017, a new report from IHS. While access control is driving the penetration of elect...

AMAG presented top 2013 Symmetry Authorized Resellers with Eagle Awards AMAG Technology, the most-installed access control and integrated security solution developer, held its annual Eagle Award reception at ISC West on April 3  where it presented its top 2013 Symmetry™ Authorized Resellers with Eagle Awards in recognition for their outstanding sales effort, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service. “It is w...

GeoVision is dedicated in providing a unified platform for IP-based surveillance infrastructure GeoVision is expanding its IP camera line with several new models including the Cloud Series. The cloud-centric surveillance and the wide range of model offerings bring IP surveillance to a new horizon. GeoVision is dedicated in providing a unified platform for IP-based surveillance infrastructure. This effort actualised at ISC West 2014 with the presentation of four major themes,...

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the final release of Profile C, which brings the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into the physical access control arena. Through Profile C, systems integrators, specifiers and consultants are able to achieve interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. With this final release, including the ava...

STANLEY Security joins the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program STANLEY Security announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). STANLEY Security’s EyeLock product line interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide end-users with a single, critical database for access control and iris biometric identification data. “STANLEY Security has completed required factory testing...

Cartell offers products for security, home automation, electrical, construction and gate/access control industries Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industry. Since...

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Laurie Dickson has broad experience in both account service and creative Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has added three seasoned sales executives – Stacy Molenda, Randy Vitovitz, and Laurie Dickson – to manage new territories in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest, and South Central United States to support continued company growth. Open Options Vice President and General Manager Jonathan Berman said Open Options’ exponent...

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

Alarm Controls’ new APS-300 access control power supply can support up to three magnetic locks Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company known for its responsiveness and value, recently introduced the AES-100 and AES-200 electric strikes and the APS-300 power supply at ISC West 2014. Show attendees were able to see the entire Alarm Controls product line at booth #33092 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-4, 2014. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the all-in-on...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

PLAI specification streamlines and standardises the management of physical and logical identities Cost effective, automated synchronisation of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. "We're excited about the potential the PLAI specificati...

The R100 surface mounted wireless reader significantly extends the reach and application of access control Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is bringing access control to new applications with its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. The R100 was awarded ‘Best in Access Control Products Wireless’ from the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase. Capable of mounting directly on glass, stone, granite or...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), will be showcasing the very latest additions to its Briton range of architectural hardware products at The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd’s trade exhibition on Wednesday 9 April at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. A recently-introduced range of door closers from Allegion’s Briton brand, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology and high per...

Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Integrated Security and Building Management Solutions are now further enhanced with the latest generation of 3M Cogent MiY (Make it Yours) Biometric Access Control Readers. 3M Cogent MiY readers are now integrated with Andover Continuum CyberStation 1.91 or greater. The first complete integration of the MiY solution for user and credential management into a third party software, leveraging MiY’s framework, provides biometric capture and cardhol...

AMAG Technology's Symmetry SR-2000 Controller delivers proven access control technology AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of the Symmetry™ SR-2000 Controller. The Symmetry SR-2000 Controller is a four door control panel that delivers proven access control technology and is designed for new and retrofit security applications.   The Symmetry SR-2000 joi...

The HP Autonomy and VidSys combined platform is designed to reduce physical security risks and incidents HP Autonomy and VidSys recently announced a strategic alliance to develop an advanced physical security information management (PSIM) platform powered by next generation video surveillance analytics. The solution will improve the effectiveness of security professionals by augmenting VidSys’ industry leading PSIM offering with analytics delivered by HP IDOL’s ad...

Identiv exhibits its new uTrust TS Readers at ISC West 2014 Identiv announced that CEO Jason Hart will lead a presentation at ISC West on establishing trust in the connected world. The presentation will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 3, starting at 11:15 AM PDT. Mr. Hart’s presentation will address the connectivity of everything from premises, information, identities, devices, and even everyday items such...

STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0 provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specializing in advanced integrated security solutions, introduces its new eServices 2.0 platform at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0, to be made available in the summer of 2014, provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems, including intrusion, video survei...

The agreement extends availability of DRS’ WatchMaster thermal security and surveillance camera systems to PSA’s system integrators DRS Technologies, Inc. a Finmeccanica Company announces the availability of WatchMaster® thermal camera systems through a distribution agreement formed with PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative based in Westminster, Colo. The strategic agreement seeks to further extend the reach and availability of DRS’ p...

Frontier R4 empowers organizations to achieve higher levels of security control Frontier, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than thirty-five years, has announced availability of the upgraded version of its security management software, Frontier R4. The new release delivers enhanced functionality and further empowers organizations to achieve higher levels of awareness, security control and rapid response. The Frontier integrated softwa...

The strategic agreement signing ceremony will be held at Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of Palazzo Tower S1 Corporation (“S1”), a global leader in security systems and integration, and VidSys, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, invite members of the media attending ISC West to a strategic agreement signing ceremony and media availability with CEOs. Where: Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of the Palazzo Tower When...

Users can activate and "wake up" the SmartCode Touch with the touch of a fingertip Kwikset, the leader in residential security, has expanded its line of residential access solutions by introducing a touchscreen version of the company's highly popular SmartCode™ 914 deadbolt lock. The SmartCode Touch provides all of the features of SmartCode, including keyless entry combined with the added convenience and enhanced aesthetics of a capacitive touchscreen. Users can activat...

PPM is launching a special Spring Promotion to emphasize support of cross-platform solutions PPM 2000, the industry’s leading authority on incident management, is demonstrating the strength of incident management software to deliver business intelligence and measurable ROI as a mission-critical element of PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) initiatives. At this year’s ISC West show, PPM is showcasing all four editions of Perspective by PPM™, the c...

OnSSI’s Ocularis makes active crime interception possible for a surveillance network OnSSI is showcasing the benefits and advantages delivered through a continually growing list of technology partnerships in their booth at ISC West. This broad technology partner network continues to expand the functionality of OnSSI’s market leading open-architecture and intelligent Ocularis VMS, contributing to the company’s development of innovative new products. &ldqu...