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At the end of FY 2012, NLSS reported 123% increases in sales over FY 2011 and expects continued growth in 2013 Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified networked security solutions, recently announced that its 2012 sales surpassed those of the previous year. At the end of FY 2012, Next Level reported a 123 percent increase in sales over FY 2011 and the company expects to continue to experience significant sales growth in 2013 and beyond. To mee...
ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing its new product selection app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The ComNet Fiber Optic & Ethernet Products app is a solution identifier that allows you to choose the right transmission product for virtually every application. The ComNet app allows the user to search by application or model number, it also gives the user the o...
The predictions span a range of market segments including physical, logical and mobile access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections inclu...
Moxa was named as preferred supplier in 3 technology categories: information management, Ethernet and networking components Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, announced that it has been recognized by Automation World magazine as a "First Team" supplier of choice for the second year in a row. Moxa was named as a preferred supplier in three technology categories: Information Management, Networking Components (Ethernet), an...
Brady Corporation acquired PDC, a leader in identification products primarily for the healthcare market Brady Corporation (“Brady”), a world leader in identification solutions, recently acquired Precision Dynamics Corporation (“PDC”) from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on the health care industry, in a cash transaction for $300 million, subject to customary working capital and post-close adjustments...
Protection1 to acquire select assets of Pinnacle including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software Protection 1, the largest full-service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the purchase of select assets from Utah-based Pinnacle Security including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software, along with assuming the current Pinnacle facility located in Orem, Utah. “Pinnacle’s customer relationship management syst...
Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications and data networking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced Bridget Burke has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). With a goal of enhancing overall information capabilities, Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications, data networking and infrastructure and customer information programs. Burke will als...
The summit will focus on smart card and secure payment technology, implementation and markets Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, together with U.S. Bank, announced recently that they will be presenting at the Smart Card Alliance’s 2013 Payments Summit taking place February 5-7, 2013 in Salt Lake City. In its 6th year, the summit focuses on smart and secure payment technology, implementation and markets. As part of the...
Christie Phoenix allows users to access information to generate fast and accurate decisions in critical conditions Christie, a leader in command and control projection display and visualisation solutions, completely redefines content management for the modern control room with the introduction of Christie Phoenix, an open content management system designed specifically for control room applications. A network streaming solution at its core, Christie Phoenix allows users to sea...
Georges S. Mayes executive vice president global operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer Diebold Incorporated recently announced Thomas W. Swidarski, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is stepping down from the company and its board of directors, effective immediately. In addition, George S. Mayes, Jr., executive vice president, global operations, has been promoted by the board to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting...
Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that its flagship Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards are compatible with NetLinx® Integrated Controller systems from automation solutions provider AMX. With the development of a free Mura MPX-specific module for the NetLinx® user interface programming language, AV integrators are now able to easily integrate Mura MPX boards with AMX systems and create custom video walls for use within a wide range of industries spanning such...
Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, together with DeviceFidelity, Inc., leading Near Field Communications (NFC) plug-and-play technology solution provider, recently announced that U.S. Bank will be using technology and personalization services from the two companies to roll out a new contactless mobile payment beta called U.S. Bank Go Mobile Payment Service. Targeted to frequent travelers, the bank’s pilot new program will offer customers in t...
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced recently that its aptiQ™ multi-technology reader, which reads both proximity and smart credentials, now also reads magnetic stripe cards to provide users with a simple migration path to increased credential security levels, including various forms of proximity such as MIFARE® Classic, the industry standard for contactless smart cards, and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1, which leverages open global standards for both air interface and cryptograp...
Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling cargo and vehicle inspection system American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions announced recently the receipt of an order for the Company’s top-selling, patented Z Backscatter™ Van (ZBV) from Indra Sistemas SA, AS&E’s exclusive distributor in Spain, for use by Spain Customs and Excise, a department within the Spanish Tax Ag...
The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...
Wallace is a former group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Ford Motor Company Diebold Incorporated recently announced that the company's board of directors has elected Henry D.G. Wallace as chairman of the board. Wallace has been a member of the Diebold board since 2003. He replaces John N. Lauer, 73, whom the board will not be nominating for re-election to the board at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in April in accordance with the company'...
Sans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, is proud to announce that its full line of 6G SAS Expansion JBOD storage bundled with a high performance RAID card rackmount systems, have now increased its capacity and performance by supporting the new Western Digital 4TB SAS (WD4001FYYG) and 4TB SATA (0F14683) hard drives. The AccuSTOR AS212X6SHP (2U, 12-Bay, Upgradeable Redundant Controller), AS316X6SHP (3U, 16-bay, Upgradeable Redundant Controller), and the EliteSTOR E...
Elbit Systems of America was selected with four other companies to provide the full spectrum of SUAS products Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems") announced recently that Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, has been selected for award by the U.S. Army ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Product Office. Elbit Systems of America was selected with four other companies to provide the fu...
Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas Protection 1, the largest full service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the acquisition of Washington, D.C.-based Vintage Security. Vintage Security serves the Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia areas with over 15,000 customers. They are the leading provider in the area for residential and commercial security and networking industries. Vintage a...
Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud Influenced by the expectations of the Millennial generation, Diebold, Incorporated is reimagining the automated teller machine (ATM) experience. Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud, allowing consumers to complete secure, cardless transactions. It also features a new user interface that enables touch gestures, such as flick...
The entries have been extended to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently extended its call for SECURE+ Award entries until Jan. 18 to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials regarding the value of their interactive security systems. Security systems with enhanced features are helping customers protect, connect and control their homes, families and businesses. In its inaugural yea...
AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.2 million order from an international defense agency for the service and maintenance of X-ray inspection systems. “This order provides world-class service and support to keep our client’s inspection syste...
Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...
The acquisition of Nexsan brings to Imation a proven technology platform and a robust portfolio of storage systems Imation Corp., a global scalable storage and data security company, has reached an important milestone in its strategic transformation. Imation recently announced that it has acquired privately held Nexsan® Corporation, a Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based provider of disk-based storage systems. As the Company continues to execute its strategy, Imation is leveraging...
MRL offers 50 to 75 percent more energy efficiency and also removes the need to construct a machine room Sales of machine-room-less (MRL) elevators in the Americas exceed hydraulic elevators by over $160 million in 2012 with revenues of $1.4 billion, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.), titled The World Market for Elevators and Escalators. “MRL is just now surpassing hydraulic as the primary elevator mechanism in the Americas for...
AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces Certified Partner Exacq Technologies, Inc. has recertified its exacqVision NVR 5.0 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of video management software with feature-rich access control. The integration is only supported on servers running the exacqVision Enterprise VMS. Both AMAG and Exacq cooperatively tested and certified...
HID also received the award for “Outstanding Access Control Brand” in the 2012 China Intelligent Building Brand competition HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that HID Global has been selected as China’s “Top 10 Access Control Brands for 2012” for the ninth consecutive year by A&S China, a leading security publication in the region. The company also received the award for “Outstandi...
Dennis Raefield has a long and distinguished career in the access control and security industry Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS) a high technology supplier of security systems and software, recently announced the addition of Dennis Raefield as its Chief Operating Officer. Dennis Raefield has a long and distinguished career in the access control and security industry. Mr. Raefield was President of Honeywell Access Systems, a $100M+ division of Honeywell International, which manufa...
IMS Research is forecasting C&V sales to grow by 5.3 percent to $561.7 million through year end In its latest study of the $2.6 billion market for explosives, weapons and contraband (EWC) detection equipment, IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., found recent political and economic events are causing extreme volatility in demand for cargo and vehicle (C&V) scanning equipment at the world’s ports and borders. IMS Research estimates C&V sales to North America al...
Moxa provides Northrop Grumman with industrial communication and computing hardware Moxa Americas Inc., a prominent manufacturer of highly reliable industrial communication equipment, has been presented with the 2012 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman Information Systems. The highly coveted award is issued by Northrop Grumman every year to recognize a select number of suppliers according to Northrop's standards of technical performance, mission assurance, financia...
