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ASIS Invites Law Enforcement, Military to Free Day of Expo, Sessions

A day after ASIS Professional Certification Board President Rick Lisko, CPP, led assembled members and ASIS 2012 attendees in a moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of 9/11, the society as a whole is further paying tribute to men and women in uniform by inviting all active law enforcement and military professionals to participate in all seminar and expo activities scheduled for Sept. 12 at no charge.

MicroPower Partners with Milestone, Integrates with Genetec

Promising seamless integration and streamlined system management, San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies Inc. on Monday used the prominent ASIS 2012 platform to announce it had reached at least two milestones as a company -- one by partnering with Denmark-based Milestone Systems Inc. and another by reaching integration abilities with Canada-based Genetec Inc.

ASIS 2012 Kicks Off with Fifes, Franklin, General Fanfare

The 58th annual edition of ASIS International's Seminars and Exhibits showcase got off to a thoroughly colorful, musical and patriotic official start here Monday in the Terrace Ballroom at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia

Pivot3 Announces Record Growth in Revenue, Customer Base

Pivot3, a supplier of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Video Surveillance Serverless Storage Appliances, recently announced record growth in revenue, customers and resellers, marking the 14th consecutive quarter-over-quarter growth for the company.

Innovative Security Designs Showcases Jaguar Camera Series

Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, will showcase the stunning visual capabilities of its Jaguar series cameras to the end user community for the first time at ASIS 2012

DVTEL Touts Open Integration Quasar Camera Series at ASIS

At booth No. 3359, conference attendees can see first-hand demonstrations of DVTEL’s ONVIF-compliant Quasar cameras, its open-systems surveillance solutions, how mobile devices can enhance surveillance coverage and the cost-effective, plug-and-play NVR.

Audio Analytic’s Technology Integrated Into NLSS Gateway

Audio Analytic Ltd, the emerging leader in sound classification technology is pleased to announce a licensing agreement in which Audio Analytic’s sound recognition technology is now integrated into the award-winning NLSS Gateway from Next Level Security Systems.

Hikvision Releases Plug-and-Play NVR Series with PoE

Hikvision is proud to unveil the DS-7700NI-SP 2U NVR series, with a unique PoE system featuring 8 independent PoE network interfaces.



Building Ultra-Low Power Wireless Networks

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have received funding from the National Science Foundation to create distortion-tolerant communications for wireless networks that use very little power. The research will improve wireless sensors deployed in remote areas where these systems must rely on batteries or energy-harvesting devices for power.

DHS Secretary Napolitano Talks Cybersecurity At ASIS

For the second straight year, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano addressed a session at ASIS.

Myrtle Beach Resort Deploys Brivo Access Control

Brivo Systems LLC, provider of cloud applications for security management, recently announced that several properties in the Barefoot Resort complex in Myrtle Beach, S.C. have deployed the Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based solution to improve safety and security. STOP Security is the dealer and installer for this large-scale project.

Axis Introduces a Series of Miniature HDTV Cameras for Discreet and Covert Surveillance

Axis Communications introduces the exceptionally small AXIS P12 Network Camera Series of uniquely designed indoor and outdoor-ready IP cameras for discreet or covert surveillance.

OnSSI’s Ocularis Links To Talk-A-Phone’s Emergency Phones

OnSSI announces integration of the Ocularis open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance platform with Talk‑A‑Phone's VOIP-500 Series emergency phones to provide users immediate camera views of telephone distress calls using the Ocularis platform.

MOBOTIX Delivers Double Hemispheric Camera to America Market at ASIS

MOBOTIX Corp. will showcase its flexible and discreet S14 FlexMount to the Americas market for the first time at this year’s ASIS.

PureTech Systems Provides Perimeter Surveillance for Texas Water Utility

PureTech Systems, specializing in wide-area surveillance software, today announced two completed installations of its PureActiv system for a major undisclosed Texas water utility.

ASIS and (ISC)2 Co-Locate For Second-Straight Year

For the second-straight year, ASIS and (ISC)2 are coming together to co-locate and provide a comprehensive view of the physical and information security landscape.

McCarran International Airport Expands its Pelco Security System in New Terminal

Schneider Electric recently announced the successful expansion of its Pelco by Schneider Electric Endura IP video management system (VMS) in the newly opened Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

Fluidmesh Releases Fluidity Framework

Fluidmesh is pleased to announce the release of Fluidity, a new framework now available for the Fluidmesh MITO Series radios to offer broadband connectivity in high-speed mobile environments.

Next Level Security Systems Releases Enterprise-Class Security Management Platform

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced the expansion of its NLSS Gateway product suite with the introduction of the NLSS Gateway 5000, an enterprise-class unified appliance that integrates all security management functions from the ground up, and offers customized management tools to help customers optimally manage large surveillance systems.

Inovonics to Demonstrate Next Generation Of Wireless Security Interoperability

Inovonics recently announced it will participate in the PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) Demo event on advanced interoperability at ASIS 2012. Inovonics will join several other technology leaders as part of the event and demonstrate early development of its area control gateway platform which can be added to any Physical Security Interoperability Alliance compliant application.

Barix Brings IP Audio and Control Solutions to ASIS

Barix AG will exhibit at ASIS International for the first time – bringing its range of IP audio and control solutions to the professional security end user.

Micropower Technologies Launches Helios Video Surveillance System

MicroPower Technologies Inc., a provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced the availability of the Helios video surveillance system.

Salient Systems, Dell OEM Solutions Showcase Cloud-Based VsaaS Service at ASIS

Salient Systems Corporation today announced CompleteView Cloud, a hosted video surveillance service powered by Dell OEM Solutions.

AlliedBarton Security Services to Support Military At ASIS

AlliedBarton Security Services is demonstrating its commitment to supporting our nation’s heroes at the 58th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Philadelphia.

Smiths Detection Launches Elite Chemical Identifier

Smiths Detection recently launched HazMatID Elite, the only explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrials and narcotics identifier certified to the strictest military standard for use in the most extreme climates.

AMAG Technology Supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

AMAG Technology allocated August 22 to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles build homes in the LA community

Milestone Creates Incubations and Ventures Unit In Silicon Valley

Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), will heighten its focus on development by starting up a new international business unit, Incubation and Ventures, with locations in Silicon Valley, California, and at the Danish headquarters. The goal is to develop new products and services with high potential for market superiority and differentiation, to achieve additional growth by cultivating new Milestone ventures.

Genetec to Showcase Advances In IP License Plate Recognition

At the upcoming ASIS trade show and conference on booth No. 3514, Genetec will showcase the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control into one easy-to-use platform.

Video Mount Products Launches Low-Profile DVR Lockbox

Video Mount Products, a provider of mounting solutions for the security, commercial, CI, residential, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce the launch of the new DVR-LB3 DVR Lockbox during ASIS 201

ASIS to Honor Military/Law Enforcement Professionals

ASIS International (ASIS) will honor military and law enforcement professionals during the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2012) with Military/Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

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