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HID Global and ASSA ABLOY Help Secure 2014 FIFA World Cup

July 7, 2014

HID Global®, a privder of secure identity solutions announced that its access control products, along with door-opening solutions from parent ASSA ABLOY, are being used in various solutions across six of the 12 stadiums in Brazil now hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup football matches through July 13, 2014.

Security Companies Donate Time & Resources to Make Communities Safer

Throughout the year, SDM showcases notable projects and installations around the industry.

June 9, 2014

By utilizing the system, CJC investigators can coordinate and begin the investigative process with a minimal amount of trauma to the child victims of physical or sexual abuse.

NOAA Deploys IQinVision Cameras to Upgrade Research Work

June 3, 2014

IQinVision announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWSFC), in La Jolla, CA, has installed IQinVision megapixel cameras to provide surveillance of the experiments conducted in their new Ocean Technology Development Tank.

American Dynamics Obtains IP Video Buy-In From Century 21

May 20, 2014

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, a pure-play fire protection and security company, announced Century 21, a high-fashion, low-price retailer with stores in New York and New Jersey, opted for an end-to-end American Dynamics IP video surveillance solution as part of a unified loss prevention program.

School District Speeds Emergency Response with Non-Proprietary Fire Alarm Solution

Like in many communities across the country, the ISD 196 school facilities are aging, along with their fire alarm systems, installed more than 20 years ago.

May 20, 2014

The school district is continually reviewing the status of the fire alarm systems within its remaining schools and will potentially be replacing those systems as warranted.

Biometric Reader Is Unfazed by Harsh Environments

May 15, 2014

MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., partnered with Identity One as integrator to deliver a seamless biometric access and time-and-attendance system to a large North American freight railroad network company.

Collaboration Produces a Casi Rusco Replacement for End of Life Access Control System

The Protection Bureau has been using the Casi-Rusco product line since the 1980s.

Heather Klotz-Young

April 24, 2014

When United Technologies Corp. (UTC), Hartford, Conn., (parent company of Casi-Rusco) announced that it would “end-of-life” its Secure Perfect and Picture Perfect solutions, it sent integrators — and other manufacturers such as AMAG Technology (AMAG), Torrance, Calif. — searching for a solution to provide to end users.

Security ‘Dream Team’ Reveals New Integrated System Securing Statue of Liberty

When the Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on July 4, 2013, it included a new surveillance system.

March 18, 2014

As part of the refurbishment, N.Y.-based integrator Total Recall Corp. had reached out to the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) with a state-of-the-art surveillance system proposal that would be designed, installed and maintained as a donation by the company.

March Networks Solution Helps Quik-E Foods Cut Losses

March 4, 2014

In just a short time since beginning its upgrade to a new retail system from Ottawa-based March Networks, Quik-E Foods, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., has already experienced operational improvements for its 12 convenience stores and five automated car washes. The system also has helped the company resolve some serious incidents.

Multi-Tasking Video Solution Provides Loss Prevention & Quality Control

The Midwest-based convenience store chain, Kwik Trip, needs to protect itself against the same threats as many of its C-store competitors.

February 17, 2014

The Midwest-based convenience store chain, Kwik Trip, needs to protect itself against the same threats as many of its C-store competitors. But, in addition, Kwik Trip also manages its own bakery, commissary, dairy, and warehouse — producing, packing and shipping a wide variety of goods for all its stores 365 days a year.