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Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based access control software and services, recently announced that its Freedom Access Control security solution has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution under the program’s Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) 13.02 topology. Successful completion of FICAM testing ensures Freedom meets the security and interoperability requirements outlined within the U.S Government’s FICAM testing process. FICAM (Federal Identity Credential...

The SIP program allows practitioners to more easily identify trusted, capable solutions for unique environments Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple sites and systems, has been selected as a Solution Innovation Partner by the Security Executive Council (SEC), a research and advisory services firm specialising in risk mitigation. “Being selected as a Solution Innovation Partner i...

The training course on Tavcom website focuses on ONVIF specific issues and includes new product and conformance process modules An updated version of the ONVIF distance learning training course has been published on the Tavcom website. The free training course focuses on ONVIF specific issues and includes new product and conformance process modules. It also provides information on ONVIF’s new Observer membership which offers an opportunity for architects, consultants, e...

IPVideo Corporation has been providing IP-based security solutions for over fifteen years The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce that IPVideo Corporation has pledged its support as a Silver-Level Executive Strategic Partner for the remainder of 2014. Available only to ESA associate members, the Executive Strategic Partnership program was established in 2008 to provide funding for ESA programs and initiatives that promote and enhance the industry. As...

Identiv will discuss the results of its 2014 second quarter on audio webcast and conference call Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 second quarter on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and invest...

Quantum Secure announces the launch of SAFE for Secure Cloud, broadly increasing the accessibility of their premium physical identity and access management (PIAM) solution. As an alternative to on-premise deployment, SAFE for Secure Cloud leverages Quantum Secure’s sophisticated software which is presently in use at over 100 high profile private and public sites globally. The new cloud offering provides SMB users with a highly sophisticated and cost-effective PIAM solution that can increas...

In support of its channel partner programs, S2 Security has appointed Sarah as Senior Director of Marketing S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, recently announced the expansion of its channel partner programs. These programs will drive growth and profitability for S2 integrators. They will also enable integrators to simplify the sales process, deliver more value to their customers and differentiate their service offerings. In support of t...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced an integration with the Proximex Surveillint physical security information management (PSIM) solution. Surveillint connects and correlates information from disparate systems into one centralised environment to help mitigate risk, ensure compliance and lower total cost of ownership. The exacqVision /Proxim...

The annual event will be taking place at the Westin, Westminster from May 4-8, 2015 PSA Security Network announces the dates for PSA-TEC 2015! The annual event will be taking place at the Westin, Westminster in beautiful Westminster Colorado from May 4-8, 2015, with exhibits taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. TEC 2015 will offer hundreds of hours of education and networking, focusing on Business Optimisation, Physical Security, IT, Cyber Security and Managed Services&mda...

Proximex, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Surveillint Essentials, an entry level physical security information management (PSIM) solution for those seeking the latest technology in an easy-to-use, quick-to-implement format. Ideal for users looking for an introductory, yet true PSIM offering, Surveillint Essentials is designed for small- to mid-size environments with exist...

Scallop Imaging updates its existing surveillance solutions with new features such as improved light sensitivity Propelled by a new executive management team and significant investment in product development, Scallop Imaging has positioned itself for further innovation to boost its role as a pioneering force in imaging technology. Boston-based Scallop Imaging, which first conceived its core “distributed imaging” technology in 2006, has invested significant resourc...

Jackson will join new Chairman Mohammad Soleimani to help develop PSIA specifications STANLEY Security announced recently that Joshua Jackson, Director – Global Product Integration, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA). Jackson will join new Chairman, Mohammad Soleimani, CTO and Executive Vice President of Kastle Systems, to help develop specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelli...

The commercial gates are available up to 2 metres high and 10 metres wide Kent based company Green Gate Access Systems, has announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive distributor for SMOES vertically lifting gates in the Eastern part of the UK. Managing Director, Neil Sampson, returned just last week from Italy, where he visited SMOES Director, Loris Gentili and SMOES Sales Director, Nicole Corine Pettermand, to rubberstamp the exciting collaboration. The unique Avant...

Penta Techsecure will be responsible for ISM’s first-line sales and support in the Middle East PSIM pioneers, ISM, inventors of Genesys Security Control Room Management System (The patent protected system that renders servers redundant with its unique migrating driver technology.) have announced a partnership with Penta Techsecure, who will be acting as their business development partner in the Middle East, responsible for first-line sales and support. It’s a timel...

IHS has research teams focused on physical security, business intelligence, and industrial automation markets Shipments of embedded vision devices in the automotive, industrial automation, physical security and business intelligence markets are forecast to exceed 14 million units in 2018, up from almost four million units this year. Utilising a combination of embedded systems and computer vision, embedded vision enables devices to use video inputs to better understand their e...

Starting in autumn 2014, LEGIC IDConnect offers application providers and integrators the possibility to bring contactless chip cards, e.g. company badges or mobility cards, onto smartphones. In Switzerland, these virtual cards are provided in the Tapit application provided by Swisscom. Apart from Swisscom, Orange and Sunrise will soon support Tapit, too. Thus, Switzerland is the first country worldwide, where a common NFC based platform is supported by all Mobile Network Operators. Due to IDCon...

Recently at Google I/O in San Francisco, Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the emerging Social Access Management market, in conjunction with HotelTonight, unveiled frictionless hotel check-in and keyless entry. The partnership combines the convenience of searching, booking and payment of hotels on HotelTonight with Brivo Labs secured access control solutions. Google I/O is an annual developer conference featuring highly technical, in-depth sessions, and showcasing the latest fro...

The event will showcase the latest technology, equipment and services at the forefront of the security industry Oliver Kinross will be hosting The Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 in Miami, Florida, following the success of its Africa Security and Counter Terrorism Summit. The event will bring together the key decision makers charged with securing Latin America and the Caribbean and will include two days of high level presentations from the Government, Military...

Optex’s new headquarters is its latest strategy to support customers from security market across Europe, Middle East and Africa Optex, a global leader in sensor technology, has recently announced its new EMEA headquarters based in Maidenhead, Berkshire in the United Kingdom. The new headquarters is the company’s latest strategy to capture and support customer demands from the continuously growing security market across Europe, Middle East and Africa. According to...

Also on show at the event is the NICE Situator, NiceVision Net, Situator Express, and NICE Inform NICE Systems announced recently that it is leading several educational sessions on the topics of safe cities, social media, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) at IFSEC International 2014, taking place June 17-19 at ExCel in London. It is also showcasing its industry-leading solutions for situation, incident and video surveillance management at stand F950. The IFS...

At IFSEC, Nedap will demonstrate the world’s first software based security management platform: AEOS Nedap Security Management, developer and manufacturer of the first software-based security management platform – AEOS, is collaborating with different security professionals at IFSEC to solve security challenges that IFSEC visitors are facing. Security experts such as prominent security consultants and Physical Security Managers from leading organisations, collabora...

Over the last 15 years, Brivo has seen tremendous growth, increasing its staff by 30% within last two years alone Brivo Systems, worldwide leader and innovator of cloud-based physical access control will celebrate its 15-year anniversary on May 29 at its Maryland headquarters, just outside of Washington, DC. Well known within the physical security industry for introducing simple, scalable cloud-based access control solutions, Brivo’s brand continues to innovate and evol...

China Central Television was relying on Pilgrims to support them logistically and medically When Chinese national television station China Central Television (CCTV) needed risk advice, aid and logistical assistance to cover the disaster of Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, it turned to international risk management specialist Pilgrims Group. The tropical cyclone, known in the Philippines as Yolanda, killed an estimated 6,200 people and hit the country’s regions...

Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call Identiv will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 first quarter on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. Should time allow,...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel ac...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors 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 genu...

In support of Earth Day 2014, ABM is highlighting its ABM’s GreenCare program ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced recently that it has joined the prestigious ‘Sustainability 50’, part of the World 50. The World 50 is an organisation that brings together senior executives from Global 1,000 companies to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery.  “We’re proud to join this exclusive group of companies whose sustain...

Observer members will be able to independently test products to determine their conformance with ONVIF Profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the addition of a new membership level, to its membership structure, called the Observer level, which encompasses consultants, systems architects and engineers and members of the media. The addition of the Observer level membership grants these individual...

ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the final release of Profile C, which brings the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into the physical access control arena. Through Profile C, systems integrators, specifiers and consultants are able to achieve interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. With this final release, including the ava...

This Panasonic-hosted event drew several member companies that have implemented this specification in their IP-based physical security products ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it conducted its 10th Anniversary Developers’ Plugfest last month. The event drew 40 engineers representing 19 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical securi...