Security Products 2012 New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

DALLAS, August 30, 2012 - Security Products magazine, the only integrated product magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners of its 2012 New Product of the Year Award today.

The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. More than 90 entries were received in the fourth successful year of this contest.

Winners were honored in 18 product award categories:

Access Control, Door Entry
goEntry 3.0
by Lenel Systems International Inc.

Access Control, ID Management
Next Generation iCLASS SE Access Control Platform
by HID Global

Access Control Systems
Insider Threat and Behavior Recognition Solution
by AlertEnterprise Inc.

Accessories, Housings
ECO TOWER™ Emergency Phone Tower
by Talk-A-Phone

Accessories, Installation Equipment
Easy Mount Camera Hanger
by Garvin Industries

Accessories, Surveillance
VA920 Server/Storage Appliance with GroundCrew
by Intransa

Cameras, HDcctv
ID View – IV-HDCM-300D-3616
by Compulan Center Inc.

Cameras, IP Video Surveillance
NDN-832 FlexiDome HD 1080p Day/Night IP Camera
by Bosch Security Systems Inc.

Cloud Computing/Storage Systems
MAXPRO Cloud
by Honeywell

Fire & Life Safety
MK2
by SDi

Mass Notification
Farenhyt Emergency Communications Systems
by Silent Knight

Mobile Security Applications
Retrofit Door Installations iPad App
by Access Hardware Supply

Network-Centric Security
IP Video Surveillance Software Version 5.0
by Video Insight Inc.

Perimeter Security, Doors
Quiet Duo™ LR100 Latch Retraction & Dogging Field Retrofit Kits
by Security Door Controls

Perimeter Security, Night Viewing Equipment
A310F & PT Thermal Cameras
by FLIR Systems Inc.

Security Software
XProtect Smart Client
by Milestone Systems

Video Intelligence/Security Software
Anti-Skim ATM Security Kit
by Tyco Integrated Security

Wireless Technology
Mobility Controller 2000
by Firetide Inc.

Winners will receive awards and will be recognized at ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia September 10-12. They will also be featured on Security Products’ leading industry website, http://security-today.com, and will be highlighted in the December 2012 issue of Security Products magazine. All entries will be showcased in the September 2012 issue of Security Products magazine. The magazine is distributed to more than 65,000* subscribers monthly as well as at key industry trade events such as ASIS, and its website is visited by thousands of security professionals every week.

“Every year I am amazed at the high-quality entries we receive for the New Product of the Year competition,” said Ralph C. Jensen, Security Products editor-in-chief. “I think you’ll see from these winners that technology is ever increasing, and the difficulty the judges have selecting winners is tighter each year.”

Information about the 2013 Security Products New Product of the Year awards will be available at http://security-today.com in the spring of 2013.

*BPA Circulation Statement, December 2011

For more information, please contact:
Susan May
Group Marketing Manager, 1105 Media
Security, Safety, and Environmental Protection Group
14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 425
Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 972-687-6744
E-mail: [email protected]

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