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FutureSentry Adds Carousel Sensor to First Responder

FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance perimeter security, has added the FutureSentry Carousel.

Tyco Director Craig Sharman Honored at Public Policy Dinner

Craig Sharman, Director of Federal Government Relations at Tyco Fire & Safety, was presented with the Security Industry Association (SIA) Statesman Award at the organization’s annual Public Policy Dinner.

Fortinet: BYOD Workers Pose Challenges to IT Systems

Fortinet, maker of high-performance network security, has conducted a global survey that reveals the extent of the challenge posed to corporate IT systems by first-generation Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) users; people entering the workplace with an expectation to use their own devices.



Vivotek Goes Green and Adapterless

VIVOTEK is going green and eliminating power adapters for network cameras that are PoE compliant.

Arecont Vision Cameras Supply Surveillance for Monroe, N.Y. Police

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras is now providing video surveillance and proactive security for the Monroe, N.Y. Police Department.

Morse Watchman Extends KeyWatcher at UCSF

Working closely with the client, Morse Watchmans has upgraded and expanded the KeyWatcher key control and management system at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Senstar Sells More Than 200 Km of Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems

Senstar Corporation announced today the sale of over 200 Km of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) protecting solar power generation facilities in Germany.

Now is the Time to Upgrade Your VMS Software

In the realm of security and video surveillance, as in other markets, “new and improved” is in demand. The latest version of any product can do more, do it better, do it easier -- and customers are conditioned to stay current with the latest technologies.

Rensselear Researchers Unveil Prototype Disaster Management Simulator

Engineers and scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are working to develop powerful new decision-making and data visualization tools for emergency management.

Florida Meat Processing Plant Adds MobileCamViewer

Master Purveyors, a Florida meat packer and distributor recently added the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance from moviDoes to their business' security system.

ASIS Receives ANSI Approval For PSC.2 Conformity Assessment Standard

ASIS International (ASIS), an organization for security management professionals worldwide, received ANSI approval for its standard, Conformity Assessment and Auditing Management Systems for Quality of Private Security Company Operations (ANSI/ASIS PSC.2-2012).

Firetide Wins Korea's Largest Wireless Access Point Deal for Hospitals

LG Uplus Corp., Korea's third-largest service provider, will use Firetide wireless acess points (APs) to support a massive wireless LAN (WLAN) project that will provide coverage for 180 of Korea's largest hospitals nationwide.

Honeywell Reaches 1 Million Subscribers For GSM Alarm Radios

Honeywell has crossed the 1 million subscriber threshold for GSM alarm radios.

University in Thailand Installs Bosch Security Systems

Mahidol University installed Bosch Security Systems to its campus after adding a new building with classrooms, seminar rooms, a library, meeting hall and auditorium.

ONVIF Hosts Open Discussion of IP Interoperability at IFSEC

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products held a roundtable panel discussion at the recent IFSEC International trade show that examined interoperability issues for IP-based physical security devices as part of its security industry education efforts.

More Than 800 Guns Found at Security Checkpoints in 2011, Research Finds

More than 800 guns were detected at security checkpoints in 2011 after going through airport security. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan found that during 2011, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) distributed about $437.1 million in contract obligations toward airport screening technologies.

MicroPower Highlights Retail Solar Wireless Surveillance

MicroPower Technologies, a provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, will highlight its wireless surveillance technologies at next week’s 2012 National Retail Federation Loss Prevention Conference & Expo June 20-22, 2012, in New Orleans.

G4S Renews Commitment With White House

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. (G4S) plans to hire 6,000 returning military veterans and their family members by the end of 2013.

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