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Panasonic Says Integration Key For Product Development And Sales
Panasonic UK is headed in a new direction with regard to the way it designs, markets, and sells its security products, according to the recently appointed Group Manager for CCVE, Steve Proctor. Proctor, with over 30 years’ experience in the security industry including most recently 10 years at the American communications specialist NVT, said that […]
Axis Connects Wildlife ‘Critter Cams’ Via Conservation Non-Profits
On Earth Day, Axis recognizes role IP video plays in raising awareness of wildlife conservation through education, entertainment, and endowment. Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today celebrates Earth Day by highlighting non-profit organizations who raise awareness of wildlife and conservation projects through live Web streams of animal habitats using Axis network cameras. […]
Our Industry Needs To Support And Embrace ONVIF And PSIA
During the TecSec security expo in Dallas in 2008, a great deal of attention was brought to the ?convergence? of IP-based physical security and video surveillance over that of analog systems. A big promise of the IP-based systems was that being a computer system, having other ?applications? work along with the primary physical security and […]
The PSIA Releases Draft Proposal Of Physical-Logical Access Interoperability Specification
Cost effective, automated synchronization of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. “We?re excited about the potential the PLAI specification has for reshaping physical and logical identity […]
Vimicro International Signs Agreement On SVAC-Compliant Chips With First Research Institute Of The Ministry Of Public Security
China’s Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC), a leading video processing IC and surveillance solution provider, announced that the company signed an agreement regarding SVAC-compliant (Surveillance Video and Audio Coding) chips with the First Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security. The signing ceremony was attended by Party Secretary Mr. Wang Gang, Director Mr. Qiu […]
Viscount Systems Appoints Michael Pilato V.P. Sales & Marketing
Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pilato to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this leadership role, Mr. Pilato will be responsible for managing product strategy, building the Viscount brand, and driving revenue for Viscount product lines […]
Cross Match Acquires DigitalPersona
Cross Match has announced the acquisition of DigitalPersona and the appointment of Rich Agostinelli as CEO of the new combined company. The definitive merger agreement between Cross Match and DigitalPersona will see the two companies combined and remain headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. According to the companies, the new merger now makes them the […]
Avigilon Corp Receives ?Outperform? Rating From BMO Capital Markets
Avigilon Corp (TSE:AVO) stock had its “outperform” rating restated by analysts at BMO Capital Markets in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, ARN reports. They currently have a C$35.00 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of C$37.00. BMO Capital Markets’ price target indicates a potential upside […]
Stanley Releases New eServices 2.0 Platform
Stanley Security is introducing its new eServices 2.0 platform to be available in the summer of 2014. The new platform is designed to provide real-time transparency on customer security systems, including intrusion, video surveillance, access control, fire detection, and integration – offering full, mobile visibility, and business insight. The platform has been enhanced with a […]
Tyco Discloses Expanded Security Global Center Of Excellence
Tyco announced the expansion of its Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) in Birmingham, Alabama, that enables multinational companies to streamline and standardize their security systems around the world. The GCoE develops standards, technical specifications, and detailed work plans that enable consistent security installations globally, while also providing customers with remote system audit services to verify […]
High Growth Of Surveillance Market Cannot Sustain All Manufacturers
Despite high growth in the video surveillance market, Memoori’s Jim McHale says that it is simply not enough to sustain all of the industry’s camera manufacturers. World demand for video surveillance is strong but it is skewed by high demand in China and Asia, where local products dominate. Demand in developed markets is running at […]
STANLEY Security Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel?s OpenAccess Alliance Program
STANLEY Security announced that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). STANLEY Security’s EyeLock product line interfaces with the OnGuard access control system to provide end-users with a single, critical database for access control and iris biometric identification data. “STANLEY Security has completed required factory testing at Lenel […]
Indiana University Puts IT And Safety Under One Umbrella
Mark Bruhn, associate vice president for public safety and institutional assurance at Indiana University, ?oversees systemwide security in both the physical and digital realms. Even as campus functions like building access and emergency response become increasingly dependent on institutions’ information-technology infrastructures, physical security, and information technology remain administratively separate almost everywhere. But at Indiana University, […]
Key Management Changes Signal Continued Growth At Tri-Ed
TRI-ED Distribution continues to evolve as a world-class distributor and is pleased to announce several exciting management changes and promotions. Mark Ingram is joining TRI-ED as Vice President of U.S. Sales. An industry veteran over the past several decades, Ingram has carved out a long and very successful career in the security industry. Most recently, […]
Allegion Joins PSA Security Network Premier Vendor Program
PSA Security Network is excited to announce Allegion?s inclusion in the Premier Vendor Program. This program works hand-in-hand with our Premier Owner Program to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators, resulting in optimal pricing and service. ?PSA has been a great customer to Allegion and we are excited to be a PVP partner. […]
Veracity USA And Tri-Ed Distribution Announce Stocking of COLDSTORE
Tri-Ed becomes the first major international distributor to stock Veracity’s COLDSTORE video surveillance storage system. Veracity USA, Inc., the surveillance industry leader in IP transmission products and creator of COLDSTORE, the world’s only truly sequential filing storage system, has joined forces with Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, to provide customers with faster access […]
Hikvision Appoints Vince Lupe North America Director Of Business Development
Hikvision, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, announced that Vince Lupe has joined the company as Director of Business Development, North America. Lupe is responsible for all business development efforts around integrator relations, partner programs, and architectural and engineering firms. As Hikvision USA sees demand for its innovative video surveillance products grow […]
INDIA: VMukti Bags EC Order For Tablet-Based Video Surveillance Device At Polling Booths
In a first, Ahmedabad, India-based VMukti Solutions has bagged an order from Election Commission and other security agencies to supply customized tablets for video surveillance of polling booths in seven Indian states. Using its remote video streaming solutions along with its bandwidth aggregator technology, VMukti will provide cloud-based video surveillance and streaming of polling booths […]
ASSA ABLOY Celebrates 20 Years As Innovative Global Leader
ASSA ABLOY (STO:ASSAB) is today the global leader in total door opening solutions and opens more doors than any other company in the world. Since the Group was formed in 1994 ASSA ABLOY has successfully expanded through a combination of organic growth and over 200 acquisitions. At the same time, the company has transformed from […]
Milestone Ramps Up In Southern Africa And Saudi Arabia
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired Michael Metcalfe as Channel Business Manager for Southern Africa and Ahmad Saleh Al-Haider as Channel Business Manager for Saudi Arabia. “In response to the sharply rising demand for open technology video solutions in the area, we are ramping up the Milestone […]