Author: Stan Lewis
Icontrol Networks Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Zonoff and SecureNet Technologies for Infringing Home Automation Patents
"Icontrol has invested more than a decade and many millions of dollars in research and development, and this investment has generated technology that we believe is now fundamental in leading home automation and security networks," said Bob Hagerty, CEO of Icontrol Networks. "We have filed today’s actions to safeguard our investment in the backbone of Icontrol’s connected home platform. We are committed to protecting our intellectual property and the advantages it provides to our partners and customers."
Aberdeen Harbor Expands Next Generation Security Network With Siklu High Capacity Wireless Backhaul
Aberdeen Harbor has extended its security solutions coverage using high-capacity backhaul from Siklu, the market leader in millimeter wave backhaul. The next generation security network is used to carry segregated traffic from a number of sources, including streaming HD video images from the latest IP-cameras. This was set up and deployed with no disruption to harbor operations. Aberdeen Harbor is the center of activity for the offshore oil and gas industry’s marine support operations in northwest Europe, and handles around five million tons of cargo a year.
Amika Mobile Named ASIS 2014 Accolades Finalist for Amika Situation Commander ? Announces STENTOFON Integration
Amika Mobile’s Amika Mobility Server (AMS) for critical and emergency communications platform has been selected as a finalist and can be voted the People’s Choice Award for ASIS 2014 because of its new Amika® Situation Commander module. The new AMS module allows 2-way alert tracking for thousands of users during emergencies over voice calls, Pop-ups, Email, etc. Amika Mobile will be demonstrating Situation Commander and its new STENTOFON™ Intercom integration at ASIS 2014.
Talkaphone Releases VOIP-600 Series IP Call Stations
Talkaphone has introduced VOIP-600 Series, the next generation of its Voice over IP call stations that feature a contemporary new design. In addition, the call boxes are rated IP66 and use marine grade stainless steel to endure the harshest of environments.
Espionage: Political, Military, and Commercial
[ Contributed By Michael Eldar, author of the new book Mission to Fail ] – Perhaps not the oldest profession in the world, but surely spying has been around for a long time. Even the Bible mentions several spying missions and the practice has been common in history all around the world.
Security Partners and WAVE Electronics Announce Collaborative Rebate
Security Partners and WAVE Electronics today announced the introduction of the ?4-Star Program,? a collaborative rebate program between the two companies that gives security dealers a profit advantage for products purchased from WAVE Electronics with monitoring services from Security Partners.
3xLOGIC Appoints Marketing Leader to Help Drive Company?s Ambitious Growth Plans
3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced that Wendi Burke has been appointed as the company?s Senior Director of Marketing. Based out of the Westminster corporate headquarters, Burke has been tasked with building a structured marketing organization and marketing strategy, utilizing web-based tools, social media platforms, and a more comprehensive product marketing offering, along with standard marketing initiatives.
Cloud Security Alliance Survey Finds IT Professionals Underestimating How Many Cloud Apps Exist in Business Environment
CSA Congress 2014 – In what could be called a tale of perception versus reality, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) today released the results of a new survey that found a significant difference between the number of cloud-based applications IT and security professionals believe to be running in their environments and the number reported by cloud application vendors.
Eliminating Traditional Card-Only Authentication With a Biometric Card
All of the recent news reports about the mishandling and hacking of card information has made both consumers and institutions more leery of using a card only to verify the card holder, especially at openings that need a higher level of security. There is an increasing demand for an affordable way to use biometrics to authenticate the card holder without having to replace already-installed readers and equipment.
Louroe Electronics Participates in U.S. Department of Commerce Safety and Security Trade Mission
Louroe Electronics, world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, will participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce Safety and Security Trade Mission to Panama and Colombia from Sept. 22-26, 2014. This mission is designed to help companies like Louroe take advantage of lucrative business opportunities in the safety and security sectors in Panama and Colombia.
Integrated Explosives, Weapons, and Contraband Detection Equipment to Improve Embassy and Consulate Security
This a research note from Jared Bickenbach, analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., commenting on the use of integrated people screening equipment at embassies and consulates. Please contact me with any questions. Overall, governments appear to be expanding, rather than abandoning, diplomatic operations in high risk countries, resulting in the need to integrate data from multiple security systems.
VIVOTEK Cameras Create a Secure Environment in Poland’s Hotel Bania
Located in Bialka Tatrzanska Mountain Resort in the central Tatra Mountain region, Bania Hotel is among the most luxurious hotels in Poland. An excellent location, top quality service, and numerous attractions make Bania Hotel truly exceptional. Bania Hotel is a perfect destination for families and couples wishing to enjoy peaceful leisure and an ideal location for adventurers seeking intense experiences.
Code Blue Expands Product Line With New Wall-Mount Enclosure
Code Blue Corporation, the industry leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, announces the release of the CB 6-s, a durable and weather-resistant stainless steel enclosure capable of housing an emergency speakerphone.
OnSSI Names Industry Veteran to Lead North American Sales
OnSSI announced that Matt Hanley will join the company as Director of Sales for North America, effective September 22. Hanley brings more than 27 years of industry experience focused primarily on large-scale video and access control integrated solutions.
CNL Software Releases IPSecurityCenter PSIM V4.9
CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of V4.9 of IPSecurityCenter PSIM offering new and enhanced features including Federation, Video Export, Advanced Alarm Correlation and Improved Mapping. The new enhancements to IPSecurityCenter not only aid operators with real-time situation awareness and incident response but also allow the software to be deployed more easily and faster than previously possible.
Southwest Microwave?s Remote Polling Module II SDK Simplifies INTREPID High Level Interface
Southwest Microwave has expanded Software Development Kit (SDK) options for its INTREPID? Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) with the addition of the Remote Polling Module II (RPM II) SDK. The RPM II package, consisting of an IP-based application layer protocol and accompanying system control hardware module, provides simplified high-level interface between third-party physical security information management (PSIM) or surveillance systems and INTREPID? detection technologies.
Sielox Recaps Recent Deployments of Sielox Class
Sielox LLC announces the deployment of Sielox Class™ Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System at Onslow County School District in North Carolina, Floyd County School District in Georgia and at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Arizona. Sielox Class provides real-time classroom status, updates and notifications to administrators and first responders through the use of interactive floor plans, email and text messaging to assist in making split-second decisions.
Sielox Exhibits at ASIS, Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation
Sielox LLC, founded in 1979, will be exhibiting at the ASIS International Expo in Atlanta GA on 29 SEP ? 1 OCT. In addition to celebrating thirty-five years of innovation in the security products market, Sielox will be demonstrating the latest enhanced versions of its core products including Pinnacle 9 and the 1700 Controller.
Parabit Systems Reaches New Milestone in Preventing Skimming at Top US Banks
Parabit Systems recently received two major orders totaling 1,500 units of its SkimGard (ATM Lobby Card Access Skimmer Detection System) with its new ACS-1E access control system, to be delivered by the end of 2014. With these orders, Parabit’s SkimGard and ACS-1E ATM Lobby Card Access Control System will be securing and providing Skimmer Detection at over 5,000 ATM Lobbies within the U.S by year end.
Kaba Launches Kaba Mobile Access Solutions
Kaba announces the availability of its Mobile Access Solutions, which allows users to access many Kaba RFID door locks with mobile devices such as smartphones. Powered by LEGIC IDConnect technology, Kaba?s Mobile Access Solutions securely manages digital credentials so users are ensured that their information is not shared with unauthorized parties. At HITEC (Hospitality Technical […]