physical security
HID Global Security Survey And Infographic Reveal Attitudes About Best Practices For Physical Access Control
A significant majority of survey respondents acknowledge the importance of top technology and policy best practices, yet far fewer say they are implementing them well – or at all. HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey […]
As Access Control Ascends, Integrators Confront New Challenges
The global market for electronic access control will top $3.5 billion in 2014 —an increase of 7.6% over the previous year— driven by returning growth in the Americas and other emerging regions, according to IHS Technology. Despite its historically slow-paced evolution compared to other security industry disciplines, e.g. video surveillance, the electronic access control market […]
STANLEY Security Integrates Its OMNILOCK Wi-Q Wireless Lock Product Line With Software House C•CURE 9000 Security Management System
STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the integration of its OMNILOCK Wi-Q wireless lock product line with the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system, bringing together two highly trusted names in the security industry. Through this integration, users can achieve bi-directional communication between C•CURE 9000 […]
MorphoAccess SIGMA Named Best Of Biometrics By SIA
MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: • Industry leading genuine 100K user 1 :MANY matcher, […]
Rapid Expansion Of Security Technology Creates A New World Of Vendor Partnerships
The rapid evolution of security technology, especially devices on the video surveillance side, along with an expanding set of expectations among end users towards the technology they are being offered, has created a paradigm shift in the way business is now done. While proprietary systems remain the elephant in the room from an end user’s […]
Big Companies Neglect Physical Security And Over-Rely On Surveillance
CCTV was first launched in 1942, when Siemens AG installed a system to observe the launch of V-2 rockets (the world’s first long-range missile), although the first commercial closed circuit television system became available in the US in 1949. Since its original roll-out, the technology has advanced and in 2013, The British Security Industry Authority […]
Schlage Electronic Locks Help TCU Bolster Campus Security
Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, today announced that Texas Christian University (TCU) partnered with Allegion to help enhance security for its students by installing Schlage electronic locks in new residence halls and upgrading access control in existing buildings. A major factor in deciding on the lock selection […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Internet Of Things’ Takes Hold In Physical Security
The Internet of Things concept is quickly beginning to take hold in the physical security industry. One trend that is beginning to rapidly take hold across the technology landscape is the concept of what has been dubbed as the “Internet of Things” or IoT for short, which is essentially the proliferation of web-enabled devices throughout […]
Boston Officials Will Utilize Additional Security Cameras At Boston Marathon
Security Cameras are being utilized as a strong force against terrorism. The Security Product Depot’s research confirms the increase in security cameras prevents illegal acts, identifies the criminal and provides solid evidence for a conviction. City officials and the Boston police are finalizing their plans to beef up security efforts at the 2014 Boston Marathon […]
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 […]
Claremont, NH’s Stevens High Renovation Project Includes Security Cameras
The multi-million dollar renovation of Stevens High School now includes $43,000 in security cameras. The committee overseeing the renovation voted Wednesday to use money from a contingency fund for the project to pay for interior video cameras that will monitor common areas including hallways, classrooms, the gymnasium, and the auditorium. The decision brings the total […]
ULISSE IR360 With SightTracker-SightLogix Integration
SightLogix Inc., a smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of their SightTracker® pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller with Videotec’s ULISSE line of positioning devices. The integration gives users an accurate and cost-effective video security solution for comprehensive detection, tracking, and assessment over outdoor areas. “ Security managers need fast, detailed information about […]
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, […]
Major Energy Company Thwarts Thieves With Hikvision
Ganesh R. Iyer, Head of Sales & Business Development at Comsec Security Systems Ltd., had a number of significant security hurdles to overcome when designing a CCTV overhaul for Puma Energy’s Head Office & Depot facility in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. This Puma Energy facility, consisting of both an office headquarters complex and an oil processing depot, […]
Frontier Unveils Major New Version Of Frontier Security Management Solution
Frontier, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than thirty-five years, has announced availability of the upgraded version of its security management software, Frontier R4. The new release delivers enhanced functionality and further empowers organizations to achieve higher levels of awareness, security control, and rapid response. The Frontier integrated software suite streamlines […]
Tri-Ed Announces Distribution Agreement With Nest
Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to announce its distribution agreement with Nest® and welcome them as a new vendor partner supplier in the U.S. Nest reinvents unloved but important home products, like the thermostat and smoke alarm. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ remembers what temperatures customers like, creates a custom schedule for […]
HP Autonomy And VidSys Team To Create Enhanced Physical Security Information Management Solution
HP Autonomy and VidSys today announced a strategic alliance to develop an advanced physical security information management (PSIM) platform powered by next generation video surveillance analytics. The solution will improve the effectiveness of security professionals by augmenting VidSys’ industry leading PSIM offering with analytics delivered by HP IDOL’s advanced information analytics platform. The combined platform […]
Samsung Corporation And VidSys Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement At ISC West
S1 Corporation (“S1”), a global leader in security systems and integration, and VidSys, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, today announced a strategic partnership agreement. S1, an affiliate of the top global corporation Samsung Group, is adopting VidSys as its exclusive go-to-market PSIM platform for security integration and critical infrastructure in […]