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IP Security Reps Extends Into Midwest Market For Premier Security Products; Announces Expansion Into Metro Chicago
IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer?s representative firm, announced the appointment of a new addition to its sales team. The company has strengthened its team by naming John Collias as its new Sales Engineer covering the Chicago area. Mr. Collias brings a wealth of sales knowledge and industry expertise with him and […]
Code Blue Receives Lenel Factory Certification
Code Blue Corporation announced that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Code Blue?s ToolVox interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control system to enable customers to monitor the status of the ToolVox emergency communication management platform and all calls placed from Code Blue phones. ?Code Blue has […]
DTT Expands Partnership With Krystal Restaurants
DTT has been selected as the preferred provider of surveillance and loss prevention solutions for The Krystal Company, which operates more than 350 stores nationwide. DTT?s managed service solutions have been extensively tested in several Krystal corporate locations. After reviewing results, Krystal is delighted to be partnering with DTT and has implemented the system in […]
Physical Security And Video Surveillance Market Influencers: 2014 Results
SecurityHive has tabulated the votes of the 2014 Physical Security And Video Surveillance Market Influencer Survey. We asked the SecurityHive.com community who they thought had great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets and who’s market advice needs to be followed? We asked who they make sure to check out as a conference […]
BRS Labs Searches For New CEO To Lead It Through IPO Process
Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), well known for its cutting-edge AISight® platform, the Artificial Intelligence-based analytics solution that teaches itself to recognize and alert on suspicious or unexpected behavior within massive volumes of data, announced this week that it has begun a search for a new CEO to take the company public. Earlier this […]
WavestoreUSA Appoints Randy Miller, Sales Manager Eastern USA
WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the appointment of Randy Miller as Sales Manager, Eastern USA. Miller serves as the primary contact for the sales process and support of WavestoreUSA technologies throughout MN, IA, MO, OK, TX, and all regions east. Miller is responsible for […]
Anixter Announces Acquisition Of Tri-Ed
Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) 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 […]
Former University President Dennis Berkey To Head Biometric Company
Former Worcester Polytechnic Institute president Dennis Berkey has been named president and chief operating officer of a Cape Cod-based biometric security company. Mr. Berkey has been tapped to lead Biometric Identification and Security Systems, based in Cotuit. Besides leading WPI for nine years, Mr. Berkey was a dean and university provost at Boston University. He […]
IHS 2014 States Dahua Now 2nd Largest In Market Share For Video Surveillance
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, proudly announced that its market share in video surveillance leaps forward to 2nd place according to IHS report 2014; meanwhile, its global market share in terms of DVR and network security cameras ranks as runner-up and 4th place respectively. Compared […]
BRS Labs Announces Company Will Go Public In Exclusive Interview On FOX Business Network
Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of AISight®, the artificial intelligence analytics solution that teaches itself to recognize and alert on unexpected patterns within massive volumes of data, was featured on Varney & Company on the FOX Business Network this week and broke the news that the company plans to go public soon. “We […]
Xentry Systems Expands Team To Continue Nationwide Growth
Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services, continues its expansion into nationwide markets and service areas, and has recently added new management to foster this continued growth. After its acquisition of Acree Daily Integrated Systems in May 2014, Xentry has positioned itself as a nationwide provider of […]
Bosch Security Systems Names Brian Wiser President Of Sales For North America
Brian Wiser has been named president of sales – North America for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. In this position, he will lead the sales, support, training, customer service, and marketing organizations in North America. Joining Bosch in August, Wiser will replace Jeremy Hockham, who will take on a new assignment for Bosch in Europe, effective […]
Vote For Physical Security And Video Surveillance Market Influencers
Who do you believe has great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? Who do you make sure you check out as a conference speaker, or follow closely on twitter, or read all their blogs? Click on the link below to see a list of nominations […]
Integrator VTI Security Has Management Changes Around Strong Growth
VideoTronix, Incorporated, dba VTI Security, announces the following management changes and promotions in support of its substantial growth and move to number 17 on SDM’s list of top integrators. ?Our investment in the infrastructure and vocabulary of our culture has supported this growth?, said COO, Bryan Viau. ?These organizational changes bring a sharp focus and […]
Michael Dell Funding Eagle Eye Networks To Move Surveillance Camera Feeds Into The Cloud
Last month, Google-owned Nest made headlines when it confirmed rumors that it was acquiring connected-camera company Dropcam, well-known for putting its camera footage in the cloud. But what about professional grade security cameras ? will they also become hip and modern and get connected to the cloud? One company, Eagle Eye Networks, is working to […]
Two Benchmark Innovation Awards For Milestone Systems XProtect
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has received two Benchmark Innovation Awards, which were announced and presented at the IFSEC trade show in London last month. These awards were for Milestone Systems XProtect Corporate Video Management Software and REDHAWK GPS/Laser Sensor Map Tracking Integration. Nominations for the awards were […]
IRIS ID Receives Award For Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility
The Government Security News 2014 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards Program has selected Iris ID in the category of Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility. In a comment on this award, Adrian Courtenay, GSN Managing Partner and CEO said, “IRIS ID has proved itself to be a standout leader in IRIS-based ID Authentication, with products that provide […]
G4S Technology Awarded $1.8M Contract To Upgrade Killeen Fort Hood Airport
G4S Technology, an award-winning security and communications integrator, has been awarded a $1.8-million contract to upgrade security for the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport located in Killeen, TX. The contract, signed in May 2014, includes a Command and Control center, Access Control, integration with the City’s existing Video Management System, and a five-year maintenance agreement on […]
PSA Security Network Hires Director of Marketing
PSA Security Network® announced the addition of Kim Garcia as Director of Marketing. Garcia will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the marketing and communications strategy to support the company?s sales goals, educational programs, and member services. ?The company already has a great reputation in the security industry,? said Garcia. ?The opportunity […]
Eagle Eye Networks Named To CRN’s 25 Coolest Emerging Vendors For 2014
Eagle Eye Networks, Inc., announced that the company was selected by CRN as one of the top 25 startups in 2014 making an impact on the IT channel. CRN’s criteria for the top companies were “startups that were established no earlier than 2008 and know the value of good channel partnerships; a strategy to leverage […]