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Gallagher's suite of security solutions are in use with national and local government in more than 100 countries Driven by innovation and human endeavor, contemporary history has been defined by a series of unprecedented achievements and landmark events. From the first footsteps on the moon and New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary’s record ascent of Everest, to the beginning of the Information Age and significant accomplishments in science and engineering, recent decades of...

IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...

David V. Aguilar will deliver the keynote address at the expo and outline the CBP’s directives U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, David V. Aguilar, will open the 7th Annual Border Security Expo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Aguilar was appointed deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection April 11, 2010. Since Dec. 30, 2011 Deputy Commissioner Aguilar has been CBP’s highest-ranki...

Lenel® Systems International, Inc. recently introduced the Prism™ Video Management System, an open Internet Protocol (IP) Video Management System (VMS). Built using the latest Information Technology (IT) and video surveillance industry standards, Prism integrates seamlessly with Lenel’s OnGuard® for event-driven monitoring. Prism offers a single point-of-device configuration, event and alarm monitoring, and system administration in an integrated video and access deployment. L...

AlliedBarton hired more than 4,500 veterans, reservists, national guardsmen and active duty service members in 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honored to join the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies committed to hiring at least 100,000 U.S. military veterans by 2020. Launched in March 2011 by eleven major employers, the coalition of private sector companies continues...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication, and computing solutions, is building upon the successful deployment of its DA-681 and DA-683 rackmount substation computers with its next generation DA-685 that combines the exceptional I/O capacity of the DA-681 with the computing horsepower of the DA-683.   Designed as an all-purpose substation solution, the DA-685 industrial embedded computer is capable of serving virtually any role in a smart grid application, regardless of what e...

The Summit focuses baseline of information security measures and controls to improve cyber defense The SANS Institute will be hosting the Critical Security Controls International Summit in London from May 1st to May 2nd at the London Hilton on Park Lane hotel. The Summit focuses on the Critical Security Controls that the British government's Center for the Protection of National Infrastructure describes as the "baseline of high-priority information security measures and contro...

Porter's Group is a long-time supplier to Diebold that specializes in metal fabrication services As part of the company's ongoing consolidation and efficiency efforts within its supply chain, Diebold, Incorporated recently announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Lynchburg, Va., and Lexington, N.C.-based manufacturing operations to Porter's Group, LLC, pending satisfaction of all contractual terms and conditions. Based in Bessemer City, N.C., Porter's Group is a long...

Aimetis is the tenth licensee to join ObjectVideo's patent licensing program ObjectVideo, Inc. announced recently the signing of a global, portfolio-wide patent license agreement with Aimetis of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. "Aimetis is a leader in tightly integrating video analytics into an easy-to-use video management solution. We are pleased to have them join the growing number of IP Camera and VMS providers who have become patent licensees," said Raul Fernandez, chairman of O...

AlliedBarton will host the seminar on March 13, 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and HR Plus, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar. In partnership with Asvaco, iView Systems and Tyco Integrated Security, the seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at...

Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector DAQ Electronics, a leading manufacturer of SCADA and integrated security systems, announced that security industry veteran Christopher Sincock has joined the company in the role of Vice President, Security Business. Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector through the e...

SpotterRF was selected to participate in a demonstration seeking cutting edge technologies SpotterRF was one of 15 industry partners selected to participate in a Department of Defense demonstration seeking cutting edge technologies with high potential of improving the warfighter's mission effectiveness and survivability. The Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program conducted its first capability demonstration, Jan. 14-27, 2013 for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) of...

Talk-A-Phone announces integration of the VOIP-500 Series emergency phone with the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) manufactured by Exacq Technologies. In the event of a distress call, the Talk-A-Phone VOIP-500 Series emergency phone sends an event via standard ASCII output over the network to the exacqVision system. Based on the event, the exacqVision VMS can link to a nearby camera or lock a pan-tilt-zoom camera to a preset in order to view real-time video of the event. An event list...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to introduce E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable. Ergonomic enhancements improve operator performance and result in greater situational awareness when monitoring complex systems. Designed for ergonomic comfort and adjustability, E-SOC control stations feature Winsted’s innovative Versa-Trak monitor mounting system. Versa-Trak allows users to easily...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program. IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defin...

Mark Harper will discuss the challenges facing border control and immigration Mark Harper MP as Minister of State for Immigration will once again provide the keynote address for this year's World BORDERPOL Congress, to be held at Central Hall Westminster, London on the 3rd-4th December. Executive Director of BORDERPOL, Thomas Tass said, "Following the success of the inaugural event last year, BORDERPOL are pleased and delighted to once again welcome Minister Harper, whos...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. and Seneca® recently announced an expanded partnership to build Mura MPX™-based video wall controllers, starting with Seneca’s new VWC-4 solution. Capitalizing on Matrox Mura MPX technology, which features integrated inputs and outputs plus universal input capture on each PCIe x16 Gen2 card, the four-board controller enables integrators to build video walls of up to 16 HD inputs across 16 HD outputs. Available through Seneca, the new video wall controlle...

Avigilon reported revenue of $32.6 million, an increase of 73% over Q4 2011 revenue of $18.8 million Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2012. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. 2012 Financial Highlights Revenue was $100.3 million, an increase of 67% from $60.0 million in 2011. Gross margin was 49%, up from 46% in...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, HID Global®, has certified its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) v10 software with AMAG’s SymmetryTM v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of visitor management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and HID Global cooperatively tested and certified this in...

The new partnership solidifies the existing relationship between the two companies who have built a solid foundation in North America Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has entered into a sales and marketing global agreement with international distributor, Anixter Inc. The new partnership solidifies the existing relationship between the two companies who have already built a solid found...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of a dual-interface (contact/contactless) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential to its pivCLASS® Government Solutions portfolio, which simplifies issuance of PIV cards and the process of upgrading an existing physical access control system (PACS) to support Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS-201) standards.  The new pivCLASS smart card and the company’...

LG’s complete line will be showcased in the Observint Technologies booth at ISC West Observint Technologies has extended the company’s strategic partnership with LG Electronics to bring LG's latest security solutions to market, including a complete line of megapixel IP cameras, hybrid digital video recorders, and security-optimized displays. LG, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, mobile communications, home appliances and security pro...

SECURE+ is a special designation to identify members who install home automation and integrated services The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced winners of the ESA SECURE+ Awards. The awards showcase how SECURE+ integrators are making their customers’ lives not only safer and more secure, but also simpler, more energy efficient and convenient. SECURE+ is a special designation offered by ESA to identify members who install home automation and integrated servi...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, has introduced the MGate 5101-PBM-MN gateway that cost-effectively creates a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices to Modbus TCP hosts. "Our Ethernet gateway is designed to spare automation and controls engineers the headaches and performance issues that are typically encountered when connecting fieldbus devices to Ethernet," according to Paul Wacker, product marketing manager for Moxa Americas I...

The online job board now offers 30-day job postings to members of any of the three associations for a reduced price The online job board, which is jointly operated by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), now offers 30-day job postings to members of any of the three associations for just $99. A 60-day posting is $175. Members save 50 percent off the non-member rates of $199 for 30 da...

Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced its new central management system (CMS) product offering.  Opengear Lighthouse allows network engineers and system administrators to centrally manage their Opengear infrastructure management and console server appliances, and attached IT networking gear in their data center or at remote sites. The Opengear Lighthouse product release includes new hardware offerings and updates...

Quantum Secure recently announced the release of its software suite - SAFE for Aviation version 4.5 - an airport physical identity and access management solution that streamlines the complete lifecycle of physical identities (from on-boarding to terminations) and automates related processes. SAFE for Aviation comes with pre-defined policies, workflows and procedures for issuing badge credentials, granting/revoking access to airport facilities while simplifying adherence to TSA and FAA regulation...

HID will demonstrate its best-in-class suite of technologies, products, solutions and services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase the industry’s only end-to-end solution portfolio designed to protect organizations against unauthorized access to everything from the cloud, to the data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The company will also unveil its new turnkey and ver...

Robert supports the growing network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s recently released LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipment costs compared to similarly equipped GSM systems, affil...