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Delta Scientific showcased its new Delta HD300 which is  available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that on June 24-25 over 150 government officials, security professionals, integrators and contractors came together at Delta's Fredericksburg office to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, cra...

The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform Sonitrol of Hawaii, the leading provider of verified electronic security to businesses, schools and homes throughout the Hawaiian Islands, announces the opening of a new central monitoring station located in Honolulu. The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform, the latest generation in verified alarm monitoring platforms from Sonitrol that uses specialized client software to meet the mo...

Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....

Dot Hill Systems Corp., a trusted supplier of innovative, enterprise-class storage systems, recently announced immediate availability of its AssuredSAN™ 3004 line-up, the newest storage arrays based on the company’s proven RAIDarchitecture. The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition 3000 Series customers can take advant...

As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services, has announced that it has joined PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic cooperative representing security systems integrators. PSA Security Network is an organization that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integ...

VITEK introduces OBI Technology delivering On-Board Intelligence to both the ENVI and On Cue camera line ups! VITEK OBI Technology incorporates Auto Focus Zoom by intelligently tracking motion, then optically zooming in to capture full 2.1 MegaPixel video! The capture window can also be set to any off-center area enabling zoom on critical points of an overall image. OBI Technology is available in both ENVI IP and On Cue HD SDI formats.

The award reaffirms Hikvision’s commitment to research and development in video surveillance technology Hikvision, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, is proud to be announced as the winner of coveted Maximum Impact Award at the ESX 2014 in the Digital Recording Systems category of Video Security. The company’s ‘plug and play’ NVR (model DS-7716NI-SP/16) was the clear winner in its category. The award reaffirms Hikvision’...

Tri-Ed partners with SmartTek to promote its line of virtual services Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, has forged an alliance with SmartTek to promote the SmartTek line of virtual services and distribute SmartTek's CommBadge hardware. SmartTek's cutting-edge mPERS services extend home security beyond the home with Smartphone apps that provide innovative life protection services. Their recently released trio of Smartphone apps are designe...

The new Data Library is designed to create branding opportunities for D-Tools MVP Program partners D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software recently announced that it demonstrated for ESX 2014 attendees the Company’s comprehensive new Data Library that was recently launched as part of a website refresh to support the new enhancements. Together, these provide highly valuable integrated analytics and communication systems for manufacturers and the...

Within the D-Tools System Integrator platform, J-STD-710 implementation consists of nine categories of Autodesk® AutoCAD symbols D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced the Company showcased Industry Standard SIA/IAPSC Security Drawing Symbols and J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols at the ESX Conference June 18-20, 2014 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. in D-Tools’ booth #236. Now...

Linear’s GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller won the award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators Leading security and home automation, access control, and health and wellness manufacturer for residential and commercial markets, Linear LLC, recently announced the Linear GD00Z Z-Wave Garage Door Controller has won the ESX Maximum Impact Award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators. The awards are given out annually at the Electronic S...

D-Tools showcased new developments in booth 236 during ESX, June 25-26, 2014 at Music City Center, in Nashville D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software recently announced that it demonstrated for ESX attendees a host of new features and enhancements that together, as part of the D-Tools SIX platform, deliver the security industry’s most complete and robust system design, estimation and documentation software platform available. D-Tools showcased...

The online certification program includes a range of courses extending from specialized training for end-users to sales training Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announced the availability of savVi, its new video analytics platform and the launch of a comprehensive online certification program for savVi. The full program includes 6 hours of online content including an online certification exam t...

Linear LLC, a leading security and home automation, access control, and health and wellness manufacturer for residential and commercial markets, recently announced the launch of its Three-way Z-Wave smart switch, model WT00Z. The new Z-Wave smart switch allows remote ON/OFF control and dimming of as many as five other Z-Wave controlled lights, and adds another intelligent control solution to Linear's Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio. Linear, including its 2GIG brand of products, is the largest...

The DMP CellComSL provides a fully supervised alarm communication path over the CDMA network. The primary function of this cellular unit is to provide alarm dealers with a solution to update existing panels whether in need of upgraded cell network or new lifestyle features for that older panel. Dealers don’t have to worry about locked panels; installers can just add the DMP CellComSL unit onto the existing ‘dialer’ installations and with Contact-ID dialer capture immediately ge...

The event will showcase latest technology, equipment and services at the forefront of the security industry Oliver Kinross will be hosting The Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 in Miami, Florida, following the success of its Africa Security and Counter Terrorism Summit. The event will bring together the key decision makers charged with securing Latin America and the Caribbean and will include two days of high level presentations from the Government, Military, As...

The agreement has been signed for $555 million in cash Google-owned Nest Labs, Inc. (nest.com) announced recently that it has entered into an agreement to buy Dropcam for $555 million in cash, subject to adjustments. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the US. See latest article from our Editor on how this space is witnessing some solid activity.

The mass-market trend in North America and Western Europe is toward the increased use of multi-sensor detectors The mass-market trend in North America and Western Europe is toward the increased use of multi-sensor detectors. This move to combine multiple technologies into a single detector is more efficient and helps reduce false alarms. In its latest publication, the World Market for Fire Detection and Suppression Products, IHS forecasts the global multi-sensor detector marke...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has released version 4.5 of its powerful, high-performance VideoEdge NVR with new features that provide customers more secure and efficient systems for businesses and organizations that require an active surveillance environment. VideoEdge Network Video Recorder (NVR) adds a new level of ease and efficiency for surveillance operators. With features such as Auto Discovery, users can locate cameras on the network and assign I...

Top Workplaces recognises the most progressive companies in Minnesota by the Star Tribune IdentiSys Inc. has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 15. Produced by the same team that compiles the 23-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognises the most progressive companies in Minnesota...

This latest version extends the reach of Avigilon's access control offering with a wider range of applications Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon"), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced the latest version of its Access Control Manager (ACM) platform to its innovative product portfolio. One of the most open and scalable access control products in the security industry, ACM 5.2 provides an IT-friendly solution for organizations of all size...

IHS published the estimates through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software (VMS) in 2013 in a market worth more 900 million dollars, according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions analyzed (EMEA, Americas, China, an...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced its continued expansion in the European market with sales figures for Q1 2014 that are 78% year on year higher than 2013. Realizing the huge potential of Europe to help increase its global sales and growth, March Networks is now focused on expanding its business in key verticals in this region such as banking, retail and transportation segments, as well as horizontal industries that will benefit from i...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of three new lines of its industry-leading thermal security cameras. In all there are 12 new models ranging from the BT-Series mini-bullets with 50° and 25° fields of view, to the DT-Series PTZ dome cameras with sensor resolutions up to VGA and fields of view as narrow as 9°. Providing superior video security day and night, thermal cameras need no additional illumination infrastructure while still giving you unmatched intrusion detection...

FLIR Systems is proud to introduce FLIR Cloud™, an easy-to-use cloud-enabled service platform that offers instant remote access to FLIR security products using a smartphone / tablet (iOS / Android™), PC, or Mac. FLIR Cloud services carry a range of exciting benefits, not only for the end-user, but for dealers as well. FLIR Cloud ensures reliable connectivity with a quick and simple 3-step setup process that makes complicated networking and port forwarding a relic of the past. Simply...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of a variant to its popular, industry-leading FC-Series S thermal cameras: the FC-Series R will combine all of the popular attributes of the FC-Series S with a new non-contact temperature measurement capability. The new FC-Series R cameras’ on-board, non-contact temperature measurement capabilities are normally found only in much more expensive camera systems. This creates a true dual-role camera that provides rock-solid perimeter intrusion de...

IHS found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform VMS for more than a decade Milestone Systems has again been ranked the number one global video management software provider in terms of revenue according to the latest analysis from IHS Inc. Research from the IHS Technology Video Surveillance Intelligence Service has found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform video management software (VMS) for more than a decade. Mil...

Verint intelligent security solutions help reduce fraud and loss, boost operational efficiency Verint® Systems Inc.recently announced the expansion of its portfolio of security and business intelligence solutions for the retail sector as it continues to deliver advanced technologies to help reduce fraud and loss, boost operational efficiency and improve the customer experience. To help reduce shrinkage and achieve a significant return on investment, retailers are using Ve...

IHS forecasts that the pace of transition will continue to be rapid in 2014 and 2015 before slowing slightly from 2016 onwards The world market for video surveillance equipment grew by almost 7% in 2013.This is according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The service also reveals that the ongoing transition from analog to network equipment accelerated in the same year with revenues from network higher in all four...

National Account Performance Scorecard provides total transparency into performance for customers STANLEY Security, a leading provider of integrated security solutions for retail, commercial, and industrial organizations globally, launches an updated version of its National Account Performance Scorecard this week, June 11-12, at the 2014 NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. STANLEY’s National Account Performance Scorecard, first introduced in...