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As the newest provider of PSA program, Security Partners will offer access to 24/7 monitoring services Security Partners, a national monitoring company with three central stations across the United States, has partnered with PSA Security Network as part of its Business Solutions Program, which offers a suite of exclusive value-added resources for its owner members. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative with members responsible for m...
Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based access control software and services, recently announced that its Freedom Access Control security solution has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution under the program’s Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) 13.02 topology. Successful completion of FICAM testing ensures Freedom meets the security and interoperability requirements outlined within the U.S Government’s FICAM testing process. FICAM (Federal Identity Credential...
Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has added Near Field Communication (NFC)-readable tags to its rapidly expanding SlimFlex™ Tag portfolio of pliable, high- durability tags. The SlimFlex Tag family has gained wide acceptance in UHF RFID applications due to the tags’ flexible yet robust thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) housings. Today, high frequency (HF) systems can also take advantage of the...
Matrix SATATYA HVR1624P is a 24 channel enterprise-grade Hybrid Video Recorder which offers the benefits of a highly mature Analog solution and security enhancements of IP solution. Organizations already using analog video surveillance can protect their existing investment in cameras and wiring and add IP cameras at new or critical points. For new video surveillance projects, Matrix SATATYA HVR allows mixed use of analog cameras and IP cameras depending on various factors like image quality, dis...
Design Awards categories include Best Residential, Best Commercial, Most Unique, and Best Overall D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced the call for entries deadline for its annual contest, the Design Awards, has extended and will close on August 29, 2014. D-Tools is pursuing System Integrator SIX software users’ success stories and project designs that best represent how the platform has positively affected their business...
Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its FM4200 MOBI. Designed specifically for mobility projects, the FM4200 MOBI radio is based on Fluidity, a Fluidmesh technology that offers broadband connectivity and enables data/video streaming in mobile environments, such as in trains, buses, ferries and cars, even at high speed. The FM4200 MOBI follows in the footsteps of FM's MITO an...
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has enhanced its Remote Security Control app for the B Series Intrusion Control Panels to enable users to view live video from Bosch IP cameras that are integrated with the panels. Bosch recently added integration of its IP cameras to the B Series Control Panels, which allows video motion detection to activate points on the panel and panel events to trigger camera actions. This feature gives end users the ability to see images of events happening at their homes or b...
The SIP program allows practitioners to more easily identify trusted, capable solutions for unique environments Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple sites and systems, has been selected as a Solution Innovation Partner by the Security Executive Council (SEC), a research and advisory services firm specializing in risk mitigation. “Being selected as a Solution Innovation Partner i...
The Systems have been certified to UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units by Intertek ETL Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, recently announced the successful completion of UL 294 certification testing of the Freedom Access Control and ID Management Systems with its IP encryption bridges. The Systems have been certified to the UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units according to testing by Intertek National Testin...
Through AlliedBarton's military hiring program, the company hired more than 5,000 veterans and reservists in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to be featured as a top veteran-friendly company by U.S. Veterans Magazine for the second year in a row. The results were announced in the magazine's 2014 "Best of the Best" list which recognises companies committed to hiring veterans. "Each year, AlliedB...
Schott will oversee aspects of IT in company’s 3 central stations and Ipson will manage day-to-day at nationwide monitoring stations With more than 40 years of combined industry experience, Steve Ipson and Bob Schott are joining the Security Partners team as Vice President of Operations and Director of Information Technology, respectively. Schott will oversee all aspects of IT in the company’s three central stations and ensure complete redundancy across all platfor...
In Q2 2014, Identiv continued to grow with a series of new launches, including the uTrust product line Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, reports its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2014. "In Q2 2014, we continued our strategy of growth with a series of exciting launches, including the uTrust product line for converged premises and information access, uTrust TS premises re...
D-Tools SI 2015 will be demonstrated at CEDIA Expo 2014 in Denver, Colo., in booth #526 D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced a major new release of its flagship software platform, System Integrator 2015. Being launched at CEDIA Expo 2014 and available in Q4, the new SI 2015 release adds valuable new productivity features and enhancements that enable Commercial and Residential AV integrators to both streamline business processes...
Frontier R4 is a comprehensive security management solution that provides real-time monitoring of access doors and alarm points for local and remote locations of virtually any size. The software offers built-in interfaces for Schlage wireless lock solutions that install up to ten times faster than wired alternatives, resulting in significant cost savings. The newest version of Frontier R4 now supports a stronger, streamlined integration between Frontier Access and Frontier Video, allowing easy r...
mobiDEOS Inc. introduces an all-in-one surveillance solution for mobile and web remote monitoring that cloud- and network-enables any DVR on the market, allowing customers to extend the lifetime of analog surveillance systems while planting the seeds for a complete cloud and IP transition. The new hardware and software solution accelerates how enterprises, government agencies and other businesses and organizations transition to IP by transforming any analog DVR—regardless of make or...
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, recently announced the introduction of lite blue™, a new 2-door web-based access control system with expansion capabilities to 8 devices. lite blue™ boasts the same easy-to-use software as the company’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System and is easily upgradeable to a full bright blue 32-door system. The Vanderbilt lite blue™ controller includes two on-board reader interfa...
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that iZipline™ will integrate HID Trusted Tag Services™ into its cloud-based software platform that enables mobile consumer engagement via Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Initially, trusted tags will be used for authentication of PackageTagz™, iZipline’s patent-pending technology for pouch packaging that provides instant engagement between brands and consumers’ mobile de...
The combination brings Anixter’s expertise in IP video surveillance to Tri-Ed’s customers Anixter International Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Ed, a leading independent distributor of security and low-voltage technology products from Audax Group (“Audax”) for a purchase price of $420 million. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first full year of operation, exclusive of t...
The 2014 "Partner of the Year" was awarded to Sound Communications Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its 2014 Channel Partners of the Year during its annual Public Safety Partner Summit held in Chicago, Illinois in May. The awards honor partners that show exemplary performance in project wins, customer service and technical innovation. Partner of the Year for Mid-Market Enterprise Intelligence The 2014 “Partner of the Year” was awarded to Sound Communi...
Samsung Techwin America has released a new retail analytic solution with a Heat Map feature that analyses movement in a scene to provide a graphical representation of the areas where the most activity occurred. The SSM-VA10 is currently supported by Samsung’s SRN-4000 64-Channel Network Video Recorder and will soon be released as an analytics add-on for the Samsung Security Manager (SSM) Network Total Management software, which is available license-free for systems with 16 or fewer c...
Quantum Secure announces the launch of SAFE for Secure Cloud, broadly increasing the accessibility of their premium physical identity and access management (PIAM) solution. As an alternative to on-premise deployment, SAFE for Secure Cloud leverages Quantum Secure’s sophisticated software which is presently in use at over 100 high profile private and public sites globally. The new cloud offering provides SMB users with a highly sophisticated and cost-effective PIAM solution that can increas...
Tobey has been a Managing Partner with Pioneer Venture Partners since 1998 Tobey Bryant, Managing Partner of Kirkland, WA based Pioneer Ventures, has joined the Board of Directors for Prepared Response, Inc., the nation’s leading innovator of emergency preparedness and crisis management solutions. “Tobey is an excellent addition to the board being a passionate supporter of education and campus safety,” said Prepared Response CEO Jim Finnell. “She is a...
In support of its channel partner programs, S2 Security has appointed Sarah as Senior Director of Marketing S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, recently announced the expansion of its channel partner programs. These programs will drive growth and profitability for S2 integrators. They will also enable integrators to simplify the sales process, deliver more value to their customers and differentiate their service offerings. In support of t...
Remy is being recognized for leading INSIDE Secure through a strategic business transformation INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices announced recently that the company CEO, Remy de Tonnac, has been named a finalist for Executive/CEO of the Year in the 6th Annual 2014 Golden Bridge Awards. Remy is being recognized for leading INSIDE Secure through a strategic business transformation. As a result, the company grew successful...
Catherine will oversee the company's acquisition, retention and growth of client relationships AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the appointment of Catherine King as Senior Vice President, Client Experience. King previously served as Vice President/General Manager for AlliedBarton's North Central region. "Catherine has a unique blend of security, sales and staffing experience which is a valuable res...
Honeywell recently announced enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system that allow integrators to cost effectively accommodate virtually any access control need through expanded support for wireless locksets and biometric readers. Pro-Watch 4.2 is now compatible with multiple biometric reader options, along with added support for several brands and types of wireless locks – including options from Allegion (AD-400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio Line), and Salto (Sallis and SVN) &...
Summit Security customizes security systems that include local and hosted intrusion in North Carolina Honeywell recently added Summit Security Systems to its First Alert Professional dealer program. Summit Security customizes security systems that include local and hosted intrusion, access control and video verification technologies for homes and small businesses in Raleigh, N.C. The company is a new extension of Sonitrol of the Triangle, which for the past 16 years has estab...
AMAG Technology, part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider, has announced the release of Symmetry™ V8 Access Control software. Symmetry V8 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and adds support for Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality, and supports current industry technologies and newly released Symmetry pr...
Nedap's research paper demonstrated a solution to overcome complexity and enhance organizational scalability Researchers of Nedap Security Management have taken another perspective on role based access control, which allows for easier management of identities and authorisations and ultimately enhances organizational scalability. Their research paper “Sorting out role based access control” was awarded the Best Paper Award during the 2014 ACM Symposium on Access Cont...
