Jul 22, 2011

Diebold to Deploy Situational Awareness Platform to Manage Security Systems at New York WTC Site

Exercising its large-scale security integration capabilities, Diebold is managing the installation, integration and maintenance of a complex security software system for the new World Trade Center (WTC) site in New York City. The comprehensive Situational Awareness Platform Software (SAPS) system will collect, correlate and display information from a wide variety of the WTC site's critical security systems, as well as provide identity management capabilities. read more

Edwardsville Schools See Value and Results with IQinVision Cameras

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced that Edwardsville Community Unit 7 District Schools have installed an array of IQeye indoor and outdoor HD megapixel IP cameras throughout the school district. The Edwardsville School District comprises 185 square miles, serving 7,500 K-12 students at 14 school locations. read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week


VingCard Elsafe,
William J. Oliver, VP and General Manager

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in electronic locking, security and energy management solutions for the hospitality industry, and part of the ASSA ABLOY group, announced the appointment of William J. (Bill) Oliver as Vice President and General Manager, North America. In this newly created role, Oliver will be responsible for leading all sales and customer operations for VingCard Elsafe brands in the U.S. and Canada. In collaboration with the executive management team, he will be responsible for supporting strategic sales efforts to expand these key markets and accelerate the company's overall growth. In addition, he will head up initiatives to streamline customer operations and maximize customer satisfaction through enhanced service and support. The company's brands include VingCard, electronic locking solutions, Elsafe digital in-room safes, and Orion by VingCard Elsafe energy management systems. read more

Jul 21, 2011

2011 RFID Survey Finds More End Users Implementing the Technology

CYBRA Corporation, the developer of award-winning MarkMagic Bar Code Labels, RFID Tags, and Electronic Forms Software and EdgeMagic Integrated RFID Control Software, just released the findings of their latest customer survey of RFID trends. Survey results mirror the industry trend towards increasing adoption of RFID technology. read more

Hikvision Rankings Show Impressive Strides, Says IMS Research

For two consecutive years, Hikvision was recognized as the No. 1 worldwide supplier of DVRs by IMS Research ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2011'. Of particular note, for the very first time, Hikvision was ranked No. 7 in the category of network cameras. In terms of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, Hikvision moved up from last year's fifth position to No. 4 for this year. Notably, Hikvision soared all the way up to the No. 1 spot for supplier of enterprise DVRs, which greatly improved upon last year's fifth position. read more

IndigoVision Integrated Security Transforms Baltimore Health Care Safety

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has upgraded its aging analogue CCTV and access control to a fully integrated security solution using IndigoVision's IP Video technology. The 281-bed Medical Center is situated in Towson, a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, and handles approximately 27,000 inpatients and 60,000 ER visits each year. read more

King Abdulaziz Airport in Saudi Arabia Secured with Avigilon System

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced that King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Saudi Arabia's third largest airport, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System in 13 parking lots, its terminal lobbies, duty free shops, retail market, restaurants and coffee shops to capture, review, and store indisputable evidence for quick and successful investigations and management. read more

Idesco Access Control System at Work in Finnish Government Offices

The Finnish Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR (Palkeet) recently introduced a new, integrated time & attendance system across their branch of offices. The Timecon 22 system, supplied by system provider Niscayah, utilizes Idesco's Access Touch touch screen terminal for both time & attendance and access control. Palkeet are also now using the wide range of other services provided by Niscayah, harvesting the inevitable benefits that accrue from using a single service provider. Idesco's Access Touch screen terminal is the versatile tool which also enables easy adoption of new applications and services in the future. read more

Jul 20, 2011

L-1 Identity Solutions and Safran Group Receive Approval for their Pending Merger

L-1 Identity Solutions, a leading supplier of identity solutions and services, and Safran announced that in connection with the pending acquisition of L-1 by Safran, the parties have reached a final agreement on the terms of a definitive mitigation agreement with the United States government. L-1 and Safran were notified by CFIUS on July 19, 2011 that the investigation of the merger transaction is complete and that there are no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the transaction. With CFIUS approval for the merger, and having satisfied all other conditions required prior to closing, the parties intend to complete the merger transaction within the next five business days. read more

Wireless City Selects Envysion as Video Provider for Verizon Wireless Stores

Envysion, the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Wireless City has selected Envysion as its exclusive video provider and is deploying the company's Envysion Video solution to its more than 35 stores. Wireless City, a growing Premium Retailer for Verizon Wireless, will utilize Envysion's MVaaS solution to gain an unfiltered view into the day-to-day operations of its stores, as well as bolster safety and security efforts. read more

Federal Signal Technologies Awarded Turkish Electronic Toll Collection Project

Federal Signal Technologies (FSTech) and its Turkish integration partner, Litum Technologies, announced that they have been awarded a nationwide contract by VENDEKA Bilgi Teknolojileri to transition Turkey's in-lane Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system infrastructure to ISO 18000-6C. With 580 lanes, it will be the first electronic toll collection project using passive UHF RFID technology in Europe. read more

Mobotix Expands North American Distribution with Tri-Ed/Northern Video

MOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, continues to strategically expand its geographic reach in the Americas and announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement with Tri-Ed / Northern Video, North America's largest independent wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products. The strategic partnership allows Tri-Ed / Northern Video to distribute the full-line of MOBOTIX IP-based security solutions in its Canadian branch offices, while continuing to deliver MOBOTIX technologies through its robust U.S.-based network. read more

iView Systems Expands Australasian Distribution with Argus Global

iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced that it has partnered exclusively with Argus Global (Sydney, Australia) to provide its full line of security reporting and management solutions to the Australian and New Zealand markets. read more

Jul 19, 2011

Register for Secutech Vietnam, the Nation's Top Security Show!


Secutech Vietnam is the best security platform in Vietnam. It will take place August 24 to 26 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Over the past three years, Secutech Vietnam has successfully brokered partnerships between buyers and suppliers. The show attracts important buyers with decision-making power from the southern economic hub. read more

Logitech Enters Security with HD Video for SMBs

Following last year's introduction of the popular Logitech Alert HD digital video system, Logitech introduced HD video and audio security solutions for small businesses: the Logitech Alert B700i PoE Camera and Logitech Alert B700e PoE Outdoor Camera. For security system Value-Add Resellers (VAR) looking for a small business security solution that goes beyond the standard Digital Video Recorder (DVR) setup, the Logitech Alert system lets business owners monitor their cash register, storage rooms, a warehouse or the front desk anytime, anywhere, inside or outside with crisp HD video and rich audio. read more

Aimetis No. 6 in Open-Platform VMS and March Networks No. 1 in North American Enterprise DVRs, Says IMS Research

Aimetis, a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that they are now ranked #6 in global market share for the software-only vendors of open platform network video management software, according to the 2011 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report. read more

Modern Housing at University of Nottingham Features Security Technology with Flexible Access Management from Assa Abloy

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has installed its VISION locking system at all 302 student apartments at the new Opal 1 Nottingham building. VISION by VingCard provides reporting capabilities to enhance the property's security, with all access logged to ensure that anyone entering or leaving the building and its secure areas is automatically documented. read more

Smiths Detection Provides Advanced Screening for Lufthansa Cargo

Smiths Detection announced a contract with Lufthansa Cargo to provide the leading world cargo carrier with X-ray inspection and trace detection units for security screening. read more

Jul 18, 2011

Security at Delhi Airport Duty Free Services Enhanced by CNL Software

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS) has chosen to deploy its PSIM software on a Cisco IP physical security network to safeguard merchandise and shoppers. read more

Schiphol Airport Deploys Automated Border Control Systems from Accenture

Accenture has been selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to design and deliver Automated Border Control Systems (ABCS) at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. The new systems will reduce the waiting time of travelers passing through one of the world's busiest airports during peak immigration periods by more efficiently validating passenger identities and documentation. read more

Talon Air Uses Optex Perimeter Warning System to Prevent Damage to Aircraft

To prevent the potential for accidents and costly repairs to aircraft being moved in hangars, Talon Air, a full service private jet charter and aircraft management company based at Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, New York, has installed a unique perimeter-warning system in two of its hangars. Using the Redscan laser-scan detectors from Optex, the system warns pilots and hangar operators when a plane comes within eight feet of the hangar walls. read more

G4S Secure Solutions (Ireland) Acquires Alarm Monitoring Services

G4S announces the acquisition by G4S Secure Solutions (Ireland) Limited of certain assets of Alarm Monitoring Services (AMS) Limited (also trading as “i-watch”), a leading alarm monitoring supplier across Ireland. read more

Ingram Micro Hosts 2011 Vertical Market Symposium

Targeted Training and Education Event Focuses on Emerging Trends, Technologies and Service Opportunities Within Key Vertical Markets Including Education, Government and Healthcare read more