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ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients, and humidity with condensation are present. The all-new CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder is industrially hardened for use in the most extreme operating environments. The CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder or decoder. It acc...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of Stratocast, its powerful Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) powered by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast delivers high-end and reliable video surveillance service for small and mid-sized businesses without the costs and complexities associated with installing and managing on-premise hardware and storage. St...

The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos® digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys ap...

The conference and exhibition will focus on advancing the “Beyond the Border” action plan Michigan’s St. Clair County Criminal Justice Association has relocated its September meeting to coincide with the opening of the US/Canada Border Conference on September 12th at Detroit’s Cobo Center.   Association membership includes local courts, prosecutor’s office, Chiefs of Police, Michigan State Police, Sheriffs, and federal agencies, includin...

As part of the partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS solution STANLEY Security (Stanley), a leading national security integrator, announces its strategic partnership with SenTech EAS Corporation, a leading supplier of EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems, tags, labels and accessories. As part of this partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS soluti...

The report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2013 edition” is available now from IHS Milestone Systems and Genetec last year were evenly matched as the top suppliers of video management software (VMS) in a market worth more than half a billion dollars, according to a new report on video surveillance equipment from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. The global VMS market for CCTV and video surveillance was valued at more t...

Mattes will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately Diebold, Incorporated recently announced its board of directors has named Andy W. Mattes as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Mattes was also named a board director, and will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately. In addition, Henry D.G. Wallace, Diebold executive chairman of the board, will assume the non-executive chairman role effective August 15....

The program sessions cover basic IP network design and implementation and IP camera optimization System integrators looking to learn more about IP video technical network design can sign up to attend a Samsung Techwin IP Institute (SIPI) training program this summer. Locations include Chino, CA; Pleasanton, CA; and Louisville, KY. The sessions will be conducted by Ray Coulombe, founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers.com™. “Training is a blue chip inve...

The Keltron LS CSR is an efficient solution for facilities that monitor security and fire alarms Keltron Corporation, a leading provider of life safety event management solutions, introduces the Keltron LS CSR Ethernet Alarm Receiver to its family of Ethernet (IP) signaling solutions. The Keltron LS CSR receiver meets the mission critical needs of the life safety industry by providing direct and efficient access to life safety event information to enable optimal incident respo...

Video walls will be a topic covered in Samuel Recine's InfoComm Manufacturer's Training session Matrox Graphics Inc., recently announced that the Matrox Mura™ MPX Series of output/input video wall controller boards will be used by Advantech, Exxact, Mitsubishi, VuWall Technology, and Matrox to drive a variety of video wall configurations at InfoComm 2013. Advantech — booth 4747 Exxact & VuWall Technology — booth 4362 Mitsubishi — booth 3701 Ma...

The special free seminar is to be held on June 18th at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it will be participating in "The Bulletproof Mind" Facility Safety Seminar in Indianapolis. Professionals and managers responsible for securing and protecting enterprises, schools, universities and hospitals can attend a special free seminar featuring the world’s leading expert on causes of violence, Lt. Col. Dav...

Dennis Gibbs will support existing SymmetryTM Authorized Resellers with sales initiatives AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider that includes access control, IP video, intrusion management and HD cameras, appoints Dennis Gibbs as Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. AMAG is adding a new position to its sales team to provide increased sales support to customers in the Great Lakes Region. In this brand new position, Dennis will support existing SymmetryTM Authoriz...

The paper defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee this week announced the first deliverable of the recently formed Cloud and Mobility Working Group: an industry white paper that explores the impact of the cloud on physical security. The paper, available as a free download from the SIA website, defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions as a technology and business driver...

McCool has led product development teams at SynOptics, NeXT Computer and Advanced Micro Devices Firetide Inc., the technology leader in next-generation wireless mesh networking, announced the appointment of Cisco veteran John McCool as president and CEO. McCool comes to Firetide from Cisco, where he was CTO and SVP of Cisco’s Global Enterprise Segment and led the “borderless networks” initiative, which accounted for one-third of Cisco’s $46 billion sale...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced it has achieved ATEX certification for its field-proven Logi Tag™ family of industrial radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that are highly water, chemical and shock resistant, and withstands peak temperatures. This certification adds to the company’s expansive offering of innovative IN Tag™ and industrial Glass Tags that are certified for safe use in potentially explosive environments. ATE...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

ASIS 2013 Accolades recognizes security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions ASIS International, the leading organization for security professionals worldwide, invites ASIS 2013 exhibitors to enter the 2013 ASIS Accolades – Security’s Best, an awards competition that will recognize the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013)...

The agreement is for the use of Crocus’ Magnetic Logic Unit process technology by TowerJazz Crocus Technology, a leading provider of magnetically enhanced semiconductors, and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, recently announces a licensing and joint promotion agreement for the use of Crocus’ Magnetic Logic Unit(TM) (MLU) process technology by TowerJazz in its customers’ embedded System-On-Chip (SoC) applications. The license agreement with Towe...

The SIA Government Summit is a premier annual public policy conference in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. Congressman Michael T. McCaul R-TX) i...

In 2012, Mission 500 reached its original goal of 500 sponsored children around the world Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of Security Industry leaders. They include: Advisory Board: Don Erickson – CEO, Security Industry Association Herve Fages – Senior V...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is announcing a host of enhancements to its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform that simplify the management of personnel access. With features such as credential deactivation, custom clearances, and activating events based on activity, C•CURE 9000 v2.20 gives you the ultimate flexibility in solving common personnel access issues. Credential deactivation enables you to automatically address unused pers...

The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its secure ID card printing technology Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with Law Enforcement ID, based in Orange, California. The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its cutting-edge secure ID card printing te...

The Gallagher PIV solution delivers a single management platform GovSec Conference and Exhibition, Washington D.C: Gallagher the global manufacturer of integrated physical access control and perimeter protection systems, announces that its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) solution has won the platinum award in the access control category of the prestigious Govies awards. The Govies honor outstanding security products for federal, state, tribal and local governments. This...

3M CABIS provides fast, accurate fingerprint and facial recognition matching The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has awarded 3M a three-year contract to provide software and services for DIAC’s new Biometric Identification System. The new System is designed to handle the acquisition, quality checking, matching and storage of biometric data. DIAC’s mandate is to 'build Australia’s future through the well-managed movement...

Traka has been a Lenel OAAP partner since 2009 and offers key management compatibility with OnGuard Traka USA, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, and Lenel Systems International Inc., a market leader in integrated access and video software solutions, announced an agreement to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to Lenel’s North America and Latin America customers through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VAR)....

The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks Matrox® Graphics Inc. will feature the new Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series video distribution over IP encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2013 in booth 4759. The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. "The single most-asked question we have encountere...

Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and growth. “As our new CEO, Holly Tsourides is a significant addition to our executive leadership team,” said James Young...

Duane Paulson will participate in the session "Competing for the Connected Home: What Channel Will Win?" Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announced recently that Duane Paulson, senior vice president of product and market development, will be participating as a speaker at the upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference, co-located at CTIA, May 20-May 23 in Las Vegas. Mr. Paulson will participate in the session "...

Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States Middle Atlantic Products presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas. Asked to comment, Middle Atlantic Regional Sales Director Whitt Adams said, “Warren Associates worked very hard on our ViewPoint furniture line last year and were rewarded with several large opportuniti...

IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform and to expand system capabilities to a number of key areas, including mobile devices, enhancing the Freedom Microsoft Active Directory platform, preparing for U.S. Government full FICAM compliance, and enhanced encryption. "We are very pleased to have the support of the Industrial...