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Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of the Stone Lock Pro Biometric Facial Recognition reader from CoprometroUSA® with the C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution (v 2.20 and higher). Enhancing Critical Security Situations Stone Lock Pro is an extremely fast and accurate infrared biometric facial recognition device, designed for access control...

OffSite Vision has a team of security experts who work with the federal and state government arenas OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc., specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company is expanding its sales team in the government market. The company has appointed Meg Samek-Smith as Regional Sales Director for government initiatives and is focusing its efforts on delivering unique monitoring solutions to the government enterprise. OffSite...

Siklu hopes to leverage Doorduyn’s outstanding experience in the security industry Siklu, the leading millimeter-wave company, is proud to announce Alex Doorduyn, former Business Manager for Security and Fire at Johnson Controls, has recently joined its innovative team as its Director of Business Developments & Sales for its security and surveillance applications. Wireless Security Video for North America market Doorduyn will be responsible for growing Siklu’...

U.S. Security Associates welcomes the exposure and opportunity to spend time with clients The Retail Loss Prevention Services team at U.S. Security Associates (USA) is exhibiting at the NRF PROTECT Loss Prevention Conference & Expo from June 23-25. The event takes place at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in the heart of downtown Long Beach, California. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is promoting the conference as “the largest, most important...

The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams view priorities Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today revealed the results of “The Great Disconnect Between LP and IT,” a 2015 study by IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm specializing in technologies for the retail and hospitality industries. The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams vi...

TRES is an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz & Active 433MHz PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced a new vendor partnership with Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems, Inc. (TRES), an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz and Active 433MHz tag solutions. TRES is an RFID development company with over 50 years of combined industry experie...

Nortek Security & Control's promotion involves its GoControl line of smart home solutions that integrate with 2GIG Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company and a leader in the security and home control markets, will unveil a package deal on GoControl smart home solutions and new dealer training resources at ESX 2015. With the announcements, the company is making it easier than ever for security dealers to capitalize on the growing interest in home control...

The access control as a service (ACaaS) market is estimated to top $200 million in the Americas by the end of 2015 The purchase of Brivo by Mr. Drako is yet another example of the deepening integration between access control and video. Although the entities will remain separate, the level of integration and offering will likely escalate. What makes this a unique case is that the owner of a cloud-based video provider is expanding into cloud-based access control. While we have s...

The HD Multisensor provides the flexibility of having up to four cameras positioned at one location Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced the HD Multisensor camera to its product portfolio. The HD Multisensor camera offers complete coverage of wide areas with the simultaneous ability to digitally zoom in on any movement that occurs within the field-of-view. The HD Multisensor provides the flexibility of having up...

AES is building upon business initiatives including investment in employee training and LEAN practices AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless mesh alarm communication networks, was recently awarded a state grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). The total investment between CommCorp and AES is over $400,000. In an effort to better serve our customers, AES is building upon business initiatives including...

Viakoo, the first automated solution for cost effective and proactive management of IP video network infrastructure, announces the immediate availability of the company’s new PennyAlert™ for Video Security service. PennyAlert’s unique capability automatically diagnoses and sends corrective recommendations as an automated ticket alert to subscribers’ smartphone app when a video stream not recording is detected. As the name of this innovative new Software as a Service (SaaS...

The new capital will enable Crocus to deploy the strategy for its sensor product line in the key target markets Crocus Technology, the supplier of magnetic sensors and embedded memory solutions designed with Magnetic Logic Unit™ (MLU) technology, recently announces it has secured $21M (€19M) in funding. All of Crocus’ historical French and international investors participated in the round, cementing their solidarity and long-term commitment: NanoDimension, Inn...

MegaVideo® G5 cameras include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR low light technology Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is showcasing its new MegaVideo® G5 Megapixel Cameras here at IFSEC International. MegaVideo® G5 cameras include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) Low Light Technology. This is the company’s fifth generation of MegaVideo...

At ASCUE, Johnson will discuss Open Options’ flagship producy, DNA Fusion access control software Open Options’ Southeast Regional Sales Manager Charles Johnson has been invited to share innovative campus security solutions to educators and administrators representing all areas of North America at the Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference to be held June 14-18, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ASCUE is an international community of...

VideoXpert provides the flexibility to grow and expand in functionality for many types of facilities Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced the launch of VideoXpert, a new experience in video information management systems. VideoXpert has been designed with a powerful, intuitive user interface. Featuring a plug-in architecture for system expansion and third-party integration, VideoXpert provides the flexibility to grow and expand in functionality for many types of faci...

The cameras also include CorridorView for better coverage in hallways and corridors Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has enhanced the performance of its MegaBall® all-in-one indoor Day/Night H.264 megapixel camera series. Equipped With STELLAR & Smart IR Technologies The second generation MegaBall® G2 cameras are now equipped with STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal Low Light ARchitecture) and Smart IR technologies for...

Multiple SW24 products will now harness the energy of IPT’s formulated Lithium Polymer and Ion batteries A unique partnership was recently announced between SecureWatch24 (SW24), one of the fastest-growing dealer/integrators in the country of electronic and physical security services, and Impact Power Technologies(IPT), the pioneers of extended life battery technologies for land mobileand scanner devices. Multiple SW24 products will now harness the energy of IPT’s...

Visitors to the show have three conference theaters to choose from this year: Keynote and Convergence, Security Solutions and Safe Cities As IFSEC International prepares to return to London’s ExCeL in June, a number of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) representatives are ready to impart advice on a number of industry issues – from city security to access control – as part of the show’s busy educational program. Visitors to the show have thr...

Also, DVS Technical Manager Dave Davies will present the ‘Benefits of Reliable CCTV Data Storage with Seagate and Hikvision’ seminar DVS Ltd, the fast growing CCTV product distributor will be present on the Hikvision stand (E800) throughout IFSEC demonstrating and presenting the latest technology on the marketing. DVS are industry known for their pre and post sales technical support teams so make sure you pay them a visit for a chat or advice on your security syst...

Entrepreneur, president and CEO Dean Drako acquired Brivo for $50 million Dean Drako and Brivo announced recently that the company has been wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, entrepreneur, president and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. As Brivo’s owner, Drako will serve as the company’s chairman, and Steve Van Till, Brivo’s president and CEO, will continue leading the company. Brivo’s cloud-based access control system currently services over 6 mi...

Seagate will feature the Surveillance HDD that enhances data integrity and improves overall lifetime in the field Seagate is one of the exhibitors at IFSEC International taking place at London ExCeL between 16-18 June. IFSEC brings together the latest products and exclusive demonstrations of cutting-edge technology in the security space. Surveillance HDD: A High Quality & Reliable Surveillance Drive Seagate will feature the Surveillance HDD - a high quality and relia...

This integration enables integrators to create a project, generate detailed proposals, system designs D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software and SBS Group, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Master VAR of consulting and IT solutions recently announced the formation of a strategic partnership and the subsequent development of an integrated software solution that combines the power of both the D-Tools System Integrator and Microsoft Dynamics...

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 award was presented during the New York ASIS 25th Security Conference & Expo AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that George W. Anderson, Vice President of Operations, received the ASIS New York City Chapter’s Eugene J. Casey Award for Service. The award was presented at the annual Person of the Year luncheon honoring Commissioner William J. Bratton during the New York ASIS 25th Sec...

USA, a national security company with over 46,000 employees, introduced its Active Shooter Programs in 2013 U.S. Security Associates (USA) is helping clients and communities prepare for workplace violence and active shooter emergency situations. In response to a growing number of active shooter incidents, USA, a national security company with more than 46,000 employees, introduced its Active Shooter Programs in 2013. Recently, USA helped to coordinate and participated in commu...

In addition to his role in engineering, Jeremy leads the company’s community-building activities Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce Jeremy Weese has been named vice president of engineering. Current Role Jeremy began his career at Senstar in 1999 after graduating with a BSc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa. During his tenure with Senstar, Jeremy’s responsibil...

The event is the opportunity to learn more about how products can be integrated with a broad range of complementary systems Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be demonstrating the considerable benefits of full integration of its solutions with other specialist manufacturers, including Texecom, Milestone, ASSA ABLOY and SimonsVoss, on stand F1100, at IFSEC International 2015 this month. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, "IFSEC International is the p...

BSIA has responded to reports that councils in England and Wales are cutting back by spending less on public space CCTV The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has responded to recent reports in the press that councils in England and Wales are cutting back by spending less on public space CCTV. According to the Independent, “CCTV cameras in towns and cities across the country are being switched off by councils who cannot afford to keep them running, making i...

IDIS team will demonstrate exactly how its total solution can deliver concrete benefits to the full security buying chain IDIS announced that attendees at this year’s IFSEC International will be introduced to the surveillance powerhouse’s newest, most robust iteration of the IDIS total solution to-date on stand G700. A true end-to-end, single-source surveillance solution, the IDIS total solution can be scaled and configured to meet any surveillance need. Marryi...

Mura IPX packs 4K capture plus high-density encode and decode functionality onto a single PCIe® card Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced Matrox Mura™ IPX Series, a new line of 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards that let OEMs and AV system builders deliver advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD encoding and decoding over standard IP. The first two Mura IPX Series cards will be introduced at InfoComm 201...