Sep 8, 2010

AuthenTec and UPEK Consolidate as a Biometric Security Provider

AuthenTec, a provider of security, identity management and touch control solutions, and UPEK, a leading supplier of fingerprint solutions for consumer, business and government applications, announced that the companies have combined, creating the provider of fingerprint sensors and identity management software, as well as biometric and embedded security solutions. AuthenTec will remain headquartered in Melbourne, Florida and will be led by newly named CEO Larry Ciaccia, who previously served as AuthenTec’s President and COO.  read more

Securitas Acquires UK Mobile Security Provider Nikaro

Securitas acquired the mobile security services company Nikaro in the U.K. Enterprise value is estimated to more than US$4 million.  read more

Augusta Systems Middleware Platform Converges California Campus Physical Security

A new physical security solution for California State University Channel Islands was built by using Augusta Systems middleware platform. Augusta reseller NIC partners served as the systems integrator for the custom, campus-wide deployment.  read more

Morpho Biometric Solution Renovates African ID Document Syste

Morpho (Safran group) has signed a contract with the Mauritanian Ministry of the Interior and Decentralization to implement a program for the production of secure national identification documents. This project is one of the components in the country’s National Digital Confidence Framework program, and will foster more effective management of Mauritania’s public records, while also bolstering security within the country and at its borders.  read more

SG Digital Becomes an HDcctv Alliance Member

The HDcctv Alliance, a security industry consortium established to manage and promulgate technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that SG Digital, a provider of prototype HDcctv equipment including cameras and DVRs, has joined the alliance to market a complete range of HDcctv-compliant products.  read more

VIVOTEK and Mirasys Enter Technology Partnership

VIVOTEK announced that its full lineup of surveillance cameras have been supported by Mirasys’ VMS. The autosearch, PTZ and I/O features of VIVOTEK’s cameras can be accessed and managed through Mirasys’ back-end applications. In addition, Mirasys’ platform offers DVR support which allows for capture of JPEG images as well as MPEG-4 and H.264 video. read more

CNL Launches Technology Alliance Program

CNL, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, launched Technology Alliance Program (TAP). The program will allow greater interoperability between disparate security technologies, giving end users the ability to create optimized solutions for risk reduction within their organizations.  read more

Sep 7, 2010

Australia Regional Council Deploys Firetide Wireless Surveillance Network

Using funds from Australia's Federal Government's Safer Cities project, Moreton Bay Regional Council has contracted with Link Security Group to deploy wireless IP video surveillance network in Australia, with 130 square kilometers of mesh coverage. Moreton Bay Regional Council is the third largest local government inAustralia, with an estimated population of 370,000. The system integrates wireless infrastructure mesh fromFiretide, network cameras from Axis Communications and VMS from Milestone Systems.  read more

Dallmeier Exhibits Surveillance Solution at Italian Museum

The Museum Nicolaiano is located close to the centuries-old basilica of Saint Nicolas. It bears its name in honor of the patron saint of the Southern Italian city. In order to ensure that the valuable exhibits are secure, the museum was equipped with a high performance video surveillance system. German manufacturer Dallmeierprovided its professional surveillance systems to fit for the security standards.  read more

Synectics Management Software Streamlines UK Public Transport

Synectic Systems, a supplier of integrated surveillance and security systems for specialized vertical markets, provides an upgraded surveillance solution for Centro, the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority.  read more

Proximex Partners with System Integrators in Ireland and Mexico

Proximex, a provider of event and information management for both physical and logical security markets, has signed international system integrator partnerships. The new partnership agreements are with ViS Security Solutions in Ireland and ConNext by Migesa in Mexico.  read more

Rimage Wins $2.8 Million Surveillance Contracts from US Federal Agencies

Rimage announced that two federal law enforcement agencies have placed orders worth US$2.8 million for itsvideo surveillance solutions and associated services. The equipment will be shipped in the third quarter and installed in various field locations soon after that.  read more

Future Fibre Technologies Perimeter System Soars at Texas Airport

In mid 2009, a fiber optic fence sensor system was installed on McAllen-Miller International Airport’s perimeterfence. The system was developed by Future Fibre Technologies and, one year on, the airport’s security department reports the system has performed impressively.  read more

BAE Systems Awarded $49.9 Million DARPA Surveillance System Contract

After successful development of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s daytime persistentsurveillance system, BAE Systems has been awarded an additional US$49.9 million contract to develop the processor for the agency’s nighttime, IR system.  read more 

Sep 6, 2010

Frost & Sullivan: Transit Smart Cards to Grow in Europe and Megacities

The increasing popularity of travelling has encouraged the large community of travelers to embrace technologies such as smart-card technology that will simplify their travel needs. read more

24 Hour Fitness Works Out with MorphoTrak Finger Geometry

24 Hour Fitness, a U.S. fitness chain and a health club, announced a new convenient, secure and environmentally-friendly cardless check-in option for members. 24 Hour Fitness has partnered withMorphoTrak, a provider of biometric technology to offer cardless check-in for its members at all 420 clubs by the end of 2010.  read more

Quantum Secure Identity Management Secures US University

Quantum Secure, a provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that its higher-education software suite has been chosen by Roger Williams University to automate key physical security policies, simplifying the on- and off-boarding of identities and improving the overall level of security at the university.  read more

Schlage and ScreenCheck Form Technology Partnership

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlagecontactless smart credentials and readers, and ScreenCheck, a developer of smart card software solutions, have entered into a partnership which will let customers design, encode, print and manage their card population through ScreenCheck’s online software. The partnership will offer customers to expand options for card personalization and printing. ScreenCheck will also have access to Schlage’s portfolio of credentials to provide to their customer base.  read more

Salient Systems VMS Integrates with S2 Security Management System

Salient Systems and S2 Security announced the integration of Salient’s VMS with the S2 IP-based physical security management system. Through the integration of these systems, Salient and S2 streamline video management and create a complete physical security system that includes video surveillance, access control and alarm monitoring.  read more

Garda Security Solutions Safeguard Canadian Embassy in Haiti

Garda World Security, a physical security, cash logistics, and global risk consulting firms, announced that the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has selected its global risk advisory group to provide protective services for the Canadian Embassy in Haiti.  read more

System Integrator Acquires Service Provider A&A Fire and Security

A&A, a service provider that offers integrated protection solutions for life safety, security, and health care communication systems, was acquired by CEC of Hiawatha, Iowa. CEC is a systems and technology integrator.  read more