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Lights, Camera, Action

Lights, Camera, Action

Just as cutting edge movie-making technology has changed the face of the entertainment industry, cutting-edge IP video surveillance technology has changed the face of physical security.

Lighting a New Design

Lighting a New Design

A large, multinational banking institution with several thousand branches across the United States was faced with inconsistent exterior lighting around entrances, ATMs and night depositories, which presented potential security and safety issues for customers and employees.

Security Industry Association Voices Support for School Security Initiatives

The SIA announced the formation of a committee to assist lawmakers with the issue of school security.

MOBOTIX Welcomes TOTUS Solutions as Technology Partner

MOBOTIX delivers IP surveillance to outdoor, lighting-based security platforms.

The American Symbol Comes Under Video Surveillance

The American Symbol Comes Under Video Surveillance

Berry College has welcomed a couple of new "students" to their campus - a pair of bald eagles, representative of America.

American Fibertek Positioned to Take Advantage of Changing Landscape

With American Fibertek's innovative, infrastructure technology and value, this company is fulfilling idustry demand.

CTO of HID Global Shares Projections for Top Secure Identity Trends of 2013

HID Global's Chief Technology Officer, Selva Selvaratnam, outlines secure identity trends that will influence how organizations will create, use and manage secure identities.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Saves Time and Improves Service

Morse Watchmans Key Control Saves Time and Improves Service

At the Birmingham Marriott Hotel, in Birmingham, England, a key management system frees up staff in order to better serve their guests.



Matrix Systems Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Matrix Systems Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Steve Kingsbury, new regional sales manager for Matrix Systems, is welcomed to the company.

First Transmission Solution App Launched

First Transmission Solution App Launched

ComNet announced a mobile app that identifies signal transmission solutions, and it's available at no charge.

Quantum Secure Appoints John Skowronski as VP of Global Sales and Announces Record Revenue

Quantum Secure Appoints John Skowronski as VP of Global Sales and Announces Record Revenue

An experienced executive is appointed to expand the sales channel and partnerships for PIAM supplier.

XTex Technology Secures and Coordinates Presidential Inauguration

XTec Technology Secures and Coordinates Presidential Inauguration

XTec Incorporated worked with DC Government’s Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard to provide mobile accountability and tracking during inauguration events.

Online Exclusive: Calculating the Relative Performance of a PIDS System

Calculating a realistic Probability of Detection (POD) or determining a measurement of actual detection performance for a PIDS is not quite as simple as many people believe. You need to understand the highly interactive and closely coupled relationship that exists between the detection of intrusions versus unwanted nuisance alarms.

Registration is Open for the ASIS 23rd New York City Security Conference and Expo

Registration is Open for the ASIS 23rd New York City Security Conference and Expo

This year marks the 23rd anniversary for this event and welcomes two, IT-centric conferences and exhibitions.

OnSSI Selected for Video Management Solution

OnSSI Selected for Video Management Solution

The Ocularis platform delivers operational and cost efficiencies to the upgraded security system at Player’s Casino.

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

A $4,995 MSRP brings accurate, thermal, video analytics to mainstream applications.

Optellios Accepts Philadelphia SmartCEO Future 50 Award

One of Philadelphia's SmartCEO's Future 50 Awards was given to Optellios, a developer and manufacturer of advanced, fiber-optic sensing and security systems.

Fluidmesh Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager

Fluidmesh Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager

Fluidmesh Networks welcomed Andrew Vort to their team as Regional Sales Manager for the Western U.S. and Canada.

EverFocus Receives Taiwan Excellence Award

EverFocus Receives Taiwan Excellence Award

EverFocus' IP, speed dome camera, EPN4220, was awarded for its superior quality, design and R&D.

IndigoVision Announces Integration with Ipsotek Video Content Analysis

IndigoVision is proud to announce its integration partnership with Ipsotek.

Perimeter Security for Photovoltaic Roofing Systems

Since the adoption of the Kyoto protocol and the growing consciousness of “renewable energies”, more European countries are beginning to provide public incentives on photovoltaic systems. During the past few years, solar applications in Italy have seen a dramatic increase in sales and usage. Since the construction of one of the largest photovoltaic roofing systems in Italy, perimeter security of the area became a large concern.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Manufacturing Representative Associations

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Manufacturing Representative Associations

Advanced Technology Video (ATV), a provider of innovative video security surveillance solutions, announces the addition of three new manufacturer representatives

Salient Systems Certifies Latest Product with AMAG Technology

AMAG Technology announced that Salient Systems has certified its CompleteView v4.0 video surveillance management system.

NuSkin System Is Wrinkle-Free With Fluidmesh Technology

When Sentinel Systems LLC put in a cold call to NuSkin, they were hoping for an opportunity to serve the company's security needs. Instead, their call was forwarded on to NuSkin's A/V department. The timing could not have been more perfect.

Ben Brookhart Appointed to Local Make A Wish Board of Directors

Ben Brookhart Appointed to Local Make A Wish Board of Directors

Power Home Technologies CEO will help oversee efforts for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter.

Ameristar Strengthens Entries with Acquisition of Prefab Booth Manufacturer

Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional perimeter security products, Ameristar Fence Products recently acquired Parking Booth Company Inc. of Sun Valley, CA.

OMNICARD 2013: NFC Beyond Payment & Ticketing

With the growing popularity of NFC smartphones, the managing director of LEGIC Identsystems AG, Klaus Klosa, explains both the possibilities and challenges of NFC technology in contactless people identification.

SightLogix Names BRC International as Manufacturer Rep for Mexico

SightLogix, a smart, thermal-camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, has appointed BRC International as the manufacturer's representative for Mexico.

OnSSI Appoints David Barber to Manage Mid Atlantic Regional Sales

OnSSI Appoints David Barber to Manage Mid Atlantic Regional Sales

David Barber will apply his IP Video experience in multiple verticals to help boost sales for Ocularis.

Chippewa Valley School District Graduates to Milestone IP Video Security Management

22 campus sites across Michigan replace outdated, analog surveillance with a centralized, open platform for flexible access and efficient, long-term scalability.

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