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IN THIS ISSUE
News
     Introducing The Top 20 New Products Of 2007
     Research Casts Doubts On Cost-Savings of Analog Systems
     ISC Web Site Hits Milestone With More than 20,000 Visitors
     Lenel Presents OpenAccess Partner Pavilion At ASIS 2007
Business Beat
 
People in the News
 
Events
 
New Announcements from ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS
 
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News
Introducing The Top 20 New Products Of 2007
During the ASIS International show in Las Vegas this week, judges selected the top 20 finalists in Access Control & Security Systems' sixth annual New Product of the Year competition. The finalists will be featured in the October issue of the magazine, when readers will be allowed to vote for their favorite. Click here for the rest of the story

Research Casts Doubts On Cost-Savings of Analog Systems
Contrary to popular belief, an IP-based system of 40 cameras offers a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than an analog-based surveillance system, according to a new independent study released this week by network video provider Axis Communications, Chelmsford, Mass. The study also shows that if IP infrastructure is in place, the IP-based video surveillance system will always be lower cost for any system size. Click here for the rest of the story

ISC Web Site Hits Milestone With More than 20,000 Visitors
With just a few months of online presence, ISC365.com, an online resource for security professionals, has reached a new milestone. The Web site logged more than 20,000 visitors from Aug. 1 through 31, according to Google Analytics. Click here for the rest of the story

Lenel Presents OpenAccess Partner Pavilion At ASIS 2007
Lenel Systems International, Pittsford, N.Y., is presenting its OpenAccess Partner Pavilion at ASIS International 2007 this week in Las Vegas. The OpenAccess Partner Pavilion, located in booth #1697, showcases eight system manufacturers, each of which has utilized Lenel software Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to develop an interface between its product and Lenel's OnGuard security management solution. Click here for the rest of the story

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Videx manufactures CyberLock electronic cylinders designed to convert mechanical locks into full-functioning access control systems. A record of every entry and attempted access is stored in both the cylinder and key. One key can be used to access CyberLocks installed in doors, cabinets, containers, and padlocks throughout an entire facility.

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Business Beat

  • Panasonic Security Systems, Secaucus, N.J., has enrolled AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., into the Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) program. The program is designed to offer AMAG and other PSDN participants development tools, technical information and protocols to encourage and accelerate the development of integrated and interoperable system solutions for a variety of applications.

  • Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., and EADS Defence and Communications Systems, The Netherlands, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to define areas of collaboration in the development and delivery of IP-based networking solutions. The two companies will work together to advance current IP-based communications networks to support more rapid and secure information sharing, collaboration and situational awareness for military and civil protection forces.

  • videoNEXT, Chantilly, Va., an enterprise security management software provider, and SightLogix Inc., Princeton, N.J., developer of an outdoor automated video surveillance solution, have reached an agreement to provide a bundled video surveillance solution for preemptive, mission-critical applications.

  • Dallmeier electronic USA Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the U.S. branch office of the German CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier, has been awarded a license from the Barona Gaming Commission, a regulatory authority charged with oversight of all gaming occurring on the Barona Indian Reservation. Dallmeier regularly supplies users in the gaming industry with casino surveillance systems and is the first German company to obtain the certificate.


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People in the News

  • IQinVision, San Clemente, Calif., supplier of high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras and network recording systems, has appointed Mark Nazarenus as vice president of sales.

  • Argyle Security Inc., San Antonio, a provider of physical electronic security services and solutions, has appointed Donald F. Neville as its executive vice president and chief financial officer.

  • The IP UserGroup, a growing security technology forum, has appointed Susan Brady as the new managing director of the IP UserGroup USA. Brady takes over the organization after serving for more than 17 years as editor-in-chief of Security Dealer magazine.

  • The Security Industry Association's (SIA) board of directors has elected Wendy Diddell president of the board for 2007-2009. Diddell is executive vice president of corporate development at Richardson Electronics, LaFox, Ill.


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Events

Oct. 4
E-Learning: Strategic Workforce Management
Sheraton Premier at Tysons Corner; Vienna, VA
Organizer: Digital Government Institute
Information: E-mail info@digitalgovernment.com or call 703-752-6243
www.digitalgovernment.com

Oct. 8-13
SANS Hacker Techniques & CISSP Exam Prep Series
Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter; GA
Organizer: SANS
www.sans.org/info/16636

Oct. 10-11
Enterprise Architecture: How to Get Started
UVA/Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center; Falls Church, VA
Organizer: Digital Government Institute
Information: E-mail info@digitalgovernment.com or call 703-752-6243
www.digitalgovernment.com

Oct. 12-16
PSA 2007 Convention
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre; Vancouver, British Columbia
Organizer: PSA Security Network
Information: Call (303) 252-8607 or e-mail info@psasecurity.com
www.psasecurity.com

Oct. 12-17
CSAA Annual Meeting
Fairmont Orchid Motel; Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Organizer: Central Station Alarm Association
Information: E-mail communications@csaaul.org
www.csaaul.org


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Lenel, a UTC Fire & Security company, is a leading provider of software and integrated systems for commercial security markets. Lenel's flagship OnGuard security platform provides an open, seamlessly integrated solution encompassing access control, alarm monitoring, identity management, smart cards, biometrics, intrusion detection, digital video management, intelligent video and IT convergence. www.lenel.com

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