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Positive Technologies research finds ATM vulnerabilities enable illegal cash withdrawals, such as in Wincor Cineo ATMs

Positive Technologies researchers, Vladimir Kononovich and Alexey Stennikov have discovered vulnerabilities in the Wincor Cineo ATMs, with the RM3 and CMD-V5 dispensers (Wincor is currently owned by Diebold Nixdorf). ATM cyber-attacks With access to the dispenser controller’s USB port, an attacker can install an outdated or modified firmware version (for example, with disabled encryption), to bypass the encryption and make cash withdrawals. Diebold Nixdorf (Diebold Incorporated) has more...

Has consolidation shifted to the security integrator/installer market?

Consolidation – a decrease in the number of companies in a market achieved through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – has been an important trend among manufacturers in the physical security market for many years. More recently, the trend has also appeared to extend to the integrator market. Larger integrators have been buying up other large integrators; in some cases, they have also been buying up smaller, regional integrators to expand their geographic coverage area. We wondered...

ISC West 2016, sponsored by SIA, opens with packed aisles, innovative technologies and record show attendance

The new Connected Security Expo debuts at ISC West 2016 Within a few minutes of this morning’s Grand Opening ceremony, sponsored by Allegion, ISC West sponsored by SIA, the Show floor was quickly flooded and buzzing with activity as attendees made their way through the aisles to find the most advanced, state-of-the-art technologies from the largest and most innovative vendors. Spirit of partnership in security industry The day continued to flourish with attendees f...

SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West announces Conference Advisory Board

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalising the Connected Security Conference programme The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Veg...

Security industry’s top 10 mergers & acquisitions of 2015

For the second year in a row, Canon made the biggest M&A move in the security marketplace in 2015. How could Canon top the industry shockwaves it created in 2014 when the Japanese giant acquired VMS company Milestone Systems? That’s easy: They bought Axis Communications for $2.8 billion in 2015.   Although the Canon-Axis deal grabbed the most headlines and was easily the most shocking M&A announcement of 2015, it was certainly not the only big news on the mergers...

Securitas acquires commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold’s electronic security business

Securitas’ worldwide strategy is to increase security solutions and technology as a part of the offering Securitas has agreed to acquire the commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold Incorporated’s Electronic Security business in North America, and will operate as Securitas Electronic Security Inc. Increased earnings The 12-month sales of the acquired Diebold Electronic Security operation, from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, are MSEK 2 760 (MUS...

OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.0 and C2P integration enhances security systems

On the heels of the release of Ocularis 5.0, OnSSI has now announced the introduction of several new technology integrations for its recently released VMS with C2P’s software solution. Ocularis 5.0, which is based on a new recorder, maximises HDD storage effectiveness with dynamic data management for automatic storage load balancing, End-to-End 256 bit AES Encryption and edge recording support. The newly certified integrations with Ocularis 5.0, provide security professionals with valuable...

Samsung Techwin America welcomes Jumbi Edulbehram as its Director of Business Development

Edulbehram served as Vice President of Business Development for Next Level Security Systems Samsung Techwin America has appointed industry veteran Jumbi Edulbehram Director of Business Development. In this role, he will lead Samsung’s business development team, whose primary mission is to expand Samsung’s business through specific verticals as well as to enhance the company’s strategic partnerships. A familiar name in the security industry, Edulbehram most r...

American Dynamics and Software House security systems safeguard the Department of Correction in Valhalla, NY

Software House’s C•CURE 800 access control system provides security to DOC In the early 1990s, the Westchester County Department of Correction (DOC) in Valhalla, N.Y., was hardly a model of efficient security. The complex access control system hampered security efforts and the proprietary system forced security officials to use only cards and equipment from one particular vendor. The costly, four-building Westchester DOC system consisted of four buildings: the maxi...

Diebold welcomes Stefan E. Merz as Senior Vice President of Strategic Projects

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

Diebold makes Concierge Video Services available to all financial institutions in North America

After conducting consumer adoption pilots of the technology, Diebold, Incorporated is making its Concierge Video Services available to all financial institutions in North America. The solution is directly implemented into most Diebold Opteva ATMs and provides consumers with the option to initiate video calls to customer service representatives, in order to complete activities not traditionally conducted during ATM transactions, such as account maintenance, new account setup and savings product r...

Diebold to participate in America’s Credit Union Conference in New York

Diebold will present its branch transformation solutions and advisory services at the Conference Diebold Incorporated will participate in America’s Credit Union Conference (ACUC), a nationwide event hosted by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), June 30-July 3, in New York City, NY. The conference gathers top U.S. industry leaders and business innovators to address growth, inspiration and positive change within the credit union movement. Diebold will present it...

Diebold names Andy W. Mattes as the company's new president and chief executive officer

Mattes will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately Diebold, Incorporated recently announced its board of directors has named Andy W. Mattes as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Mattes was also named a board director, and will assume his leadership role with the company effective immediately. In addition, Henry D.G. Wallace, Diebold executive chairman of the board, will assume the non-executive chairman role effective August 15....

Genetec unified IP video surveillance and access control system deployed at BAPS in Chino Hills, California

BAPS integrated SightLogix and Genetec's Security Center software to create a comprehensive video solution BAPS is a non-profit, socio-spiritual Hindu organisation that provides guidance and inspiration to people to lead more enriched lives, morally, culturally and spiritually, through youth activities and educational opportunities; precipitating and participating in charities; and promoting family values. The organisation began in 1907 in a small village in India and has sinc...

Diebold wins 18th annual SAMMY Award for Integrated Installation of the Year

Diebold received the award for enhancing the security operation for an award-winning beach resort in Florida Diebold Incorporated has enhanced the security operation for an award-winning beach resort, earning an award for itself in the process. Streamlining security across the expansive St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences in Miami Beach, Fla., Diebold infused innovation throughout planning, installation, testing and training to earn the 18th annual SAMMY Award for In...

Diebold introduces SecureStat, an online security management tool at the ISC West 2013

SecureStat enables seamless integration of existing hardware, software and other managed services During ISC West 2013, April 10-12 in Las Vegas, Diebold Incorporated, introduced new technology that will enable end users to integrate systems and connect services to streamline and centralise the management of security operations online from wherever they are. SecureStat from Diebold is an innovative online security management tool that unifies security services and disparate s...

Diebold to sell Virginia and North Carolina-based manufacturing operations to Porter’s Group

Porter's Group is a long-time supplier to Diebold that specialises in metal fabrication services As part of the company's ongoing consolidation and efficiency efforts within its supply chain, Diebold, Incorporated recently announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Lynchburg, Va., and Lexington, N.C.-based manufacturing operations to Porter's Group, LLC, pending satisfaction of all contractual terms and conditions. Based in Bessemer City, N.C., Porter's Group is a long...

Diebold partners with credit union to pilot Diebold Concierge Video Services™ for ATMs

The credit union is piloting Diebold Concierge Video Services™ for improved ATM experience Diebold, Incorporated has partnered with a credit union to conduct member adoption testing that enhances the automated teller machine (ATM) experience by connecting users face-to-face with customer service representatives. Mountain America Credit Union, Utah's second-largest credit union and the 29th largest in the United States, is piloting Diebold Concierge Video Services™....

Diebold announces change in leadership

Georges S. Mayes executive vice president global operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer Diebold Incorporated recently announced Thomas W. Swidarski, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is stepping down from the company and its board of directors, effective immediately.  In addition, George S. Mayes, Jr., executive vice president, global operations, has been promoted by the board to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting...

Diebold Incorporated elects Henry D.G. Wallace as Chairman of the Board

Wallace is a former group vice president and chief financial officer of the Ford Motor Company Diebold Incorporated recently announced that the company's board of directors has elected Henry D.G. Wallace as chairman of the board.  Wallace has been a member of the Diebold board since 2003. He replaces John N. Lauer, 73, whom the board will not be nominating for re-election to the board at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in April in accordance with the company'...

Diebold demonstrated unique ATM experience at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud Influenced by the expectations of the Millennial generation, Diebold, Incorporated is reimagining the automated teller machine (ATM) experience. Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud, allowing consumers to complete secure, cardless transactions. It also features a new user interface that enables touch gestures, such as flick...

Diebold expands its Turkish market by acquiring Altus

Altus CEO Bulent Tellioglu will join Diebold as the company's country manager in Turkey Diebold, Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired Altus, an industry-leading multivendor service provider in Turkey. Headquartered in Ankara, Altus was founded in 2008 to offer various hardware and software-related services to the financial industry and today is one of the leading companies in its field. Altus provides information technology (IT) services to the financial secto...

Diebold teams up with Axxonsoft for launch of technological cooperation project

  Diebold solutions for ATM network managment to be integrate with Axxon ATM-Intellect security systemThe leading provider of integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services, Diebold, Incorporated, and the leading provider of software solutions for security and video surveillance systems, Axxonsoft, announced the launch of technological cooperation project. In the framework of this project Diebold solutions for ATM network management are integrated with an ATM securi...

Diebold to sponsor the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West 2011

 Diebold is the top-level sponsor of SIA's Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West, an international security eventThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to welcome Diebold as the top-level sponsor of the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West.Diebold, a leading security integrator that provides comprehensive protection and detection solutions to the commercial, financial, government and retail markets, is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, vice president...

Diebold to offer VidSys' PSIM software as part of its integrated security system offerings

PSIM software provides one common operating picture for an organisation's multiple security devices and systemsVidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organisations to resolve business and security situations in real-time, announced its partnership with Diebold, Incorporated, a leading security systems integrator. Under this agreement, Diebold will resell the VidSys PSIM software as part of its integrated security systems offering for...

SIA expresses gratitude for Government Summit sponsors

The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy conference in the security industryThe Security Industry Association would like to thank the 13 corporate sponsors of its 2010 Government Summit.The Summit has four top-level sponsors:Hirsch Electronics ("Washington" sponsor) HID Global ("Lincoln" sponsor) ADT ("Jefferson" sponsor) Siemens ("Roosevelt" sponsor)Several other companies signed up as sponsors, as well:Bosch Adesta Honeywell GSA Schedules T...

IndigoVision's new US headquarters in New Jersey promises its IP solutions increased growth

The new facility contains a fully equipped IP video demo roomIndigoVision, the leading provider of IP video security solutions, celebrated the official opening of its new North American headquarters in the Raritan Centre area of Edison, NJ. At a reception held on April 15th, Edison Mayor, Antonia Ricigliano, officiated over a ribbon cutting ceremony with IndigoVision SVP of North America, Bill McQuade. The ceremony was followed by tours for guests and a hosted cocktail reception. Attendees consi...

Dedicated Micros is banking on DV-IP ATM Express for cashpoint surveillance

DV-IP ATM Express DVR delivers faster,  and more efficient CCTV video and text integrationDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of its compact, next generation, DV-IP ATM Express DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to deliver faster, lower power, and more efficient CCTV video and text integration. The DV-IP ATM Express system, which can be networked or used as a stand-alone solution, is targeted primarily at the banking sector for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) protection and...

Diebold sponsors SIA networking event at ISC West

The reception is an annual networking event held by the SIA at ISC West in Las VegasDiebold, Incorporated has signed on as the top-level "Hall of Fame" sponsor of next month's Security Industry Association (SIA) Customer Appreciation Reception.The reception is an annual networking event held by SIA at ISC West in Las Vegas. This year's gathering is scheduled for March 23 at ESPN Zone.Diebold is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, the company's vice president for government s...

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