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A Big Year At ASIS

By Megan Weadock · September 25, 2008

The 2008 ASIS tradeshow wrapped last week in a hurry -- or maybe it just seems that way because there was so much going on. Here’s a recap of some of the big news and product releases I didn’t get to mention last time.


Security Becomes Key Attraction At UK Theme Park

September 24, 2008

Security Becomes Key Attraction At UK Theme Park

As with any business that can attract thousands of visitors each day, officials from Paultons Park, the family theme park located just outside Southampton in the United Kingdom, wanted to ensure the facility had the security systems in place to protect both itself and the property of its guests.


DHS Announces Grants To Prevent Radiological/Nuclear Attack In Metropolitan New York City Area

September 24, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced approximately $29 million in grants to prevent a radiological/nuclear attack in the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area by enhancing regional capabilities to detect and interdict illicit radioactive materials.


Frost & Sullivan, Avigilon To Collaborate In Developing Content-Based Curriculum For Video Surveillance Industry

September 24, 2008

Frost & Sullivan recently announced that it will begin collaborating with Avigilon on an upcoming project to develop a content-based curriculum for the video surveillance industry.


HID Global Adds Logical Access Control Products

September 24, 2008

HID Global recently announced that it is expanding its position within the access control space to include logical access control products and solutions for converged security environments.


Imprivata, AMAG Technology Partner To Provide Joint Solution

September 24, 2008

Imprivata Inc. recently announced a partnership with AMAG Technology. Under the agreement, the companies will combine Imprivata’s OneSign appliance platform with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control and Security Management systems.


Samsung Techwin America Expands DVR, Camera Lines

September 24, 2008

Samsung Techwin America recently announced that it is expanding its line of high-end security cameras and DVRs with 15 new products being debuted at ASIS 2008.


STOPware Visitor Management System Designed For Schools

September 24, 2008

Strengthening the security safety net is a major initiative for most educational facilities today as officials look to make the school a more secure environment for both students and teachers. In step with this development is the PassagePoint EDU Visitor Management System from STOPware, which was on display at ASIS 2008.


Verint Systems Announces EdgeVR NVR

September 24, 2008

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the EdgeVR, an enterprise-class NVR designed to extend recording, processing and powerful analytics capabilities to virtually any location on the network’s edge.


Regional Transit Authority Selects Video Monitoring, Emergency Communications System

September 23, 2008

Regional Transit Authority Selects Video Monitoring, Emergency Communications System

TAC, a provider of building automation, security systems and energy services, has been awarded a $3.8 million contract to install an integrated video monitoring and emergency communications system along the Port Authority Transit Corp. (PATCO) rapid transit rail lines that connect Philadelphia and southern New Jersey via the Ben Franklin Bridge.


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