​INCIDENT TRAINING

A new simulator from Elbit Systems is providing a solution for joint training of military and emergency responders in advance of crisis situations for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The newest version of the Elbit Incident Command Team Training System (ICTTS) allows the integration of military and other organizations into a joint-control tactical training arena. 

The ground-based training system simulates a wide range of realistic scenarios for emergency response training. Operated through multiple trainee stations, it can train hundreds of security responders simultaneously. Participants can assume different roles in the event management process, depending on their areas of responsibility. The ICTTS updates a previous version of the system that was being used by the Israel Defense Force’s Home Front Command.

PARTNERSHIPS AND DEALS

Avanan announced a partnership with Check Point Software Technologies to offer cloud-based versions of Check Point’s data protection solutions.

Convergint Technologies implemented Azuga Fleet to improve safety and efficiency in its fleet vehicles.

Dataguise announced a partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to make Dataguise DgSecure available to the public sector via Carahsoft’s S+GSA schedule.

Rack Room Shoes made Diebold, Incorporated, its exclusive provider of electronic security and monitoring services.

HID Global chose the Genetec Security Center Unified Platform to manage security at its new Austin, Texas, headquarters.

LogiNets Oy chose reader modules from Idesco Oy for its Nopsa VALTTI readers, which are used by Icopal Katto Oy, among other companies.

G4S Eesti introduced video as a service in Estonia through a partnership with Milestone Systems.

Geofire announced that Emmaus Trust Care Home is using its Salamander fire door safety system. 

Yankee Alliance designated Green Security as the preferred provider of vendor and contractor credentialing and background investigation services to Yankee’s 12,600 healthcare members across the country.

Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure and Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. partnered to offer Black Creek’s SallyPort Jail Management System as part of Hexagon’s integrated suite of public safety solutions.

Mirasys Ltd. named Aegton Systems Sp. in Poland as its application partner.

Nixu Corporation and Nokia Networks entered an agreement to collaborate on developing and delivering cybersecurity services for Nokia’s clients worldwide.

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., appointed Jenne, Inc., as distributor of its Ocularis 5 physical security information management solution.

Panoramic Growth Equity is helping Edesix fund expansion into new markets and continue development of its body-worn cameras.

PlateSmart opened an office in Dubai in a joint venture with consultancy partner Electronic Design DMCC, to provide better access to its video analytics solutions for governments, security agencies, and sensitive private enterprises in the Middle East region.

Gilbane installed a Guardian indoor gunfire detection system from Shooter Detection Systems LLC at its Boston offices.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Automated Control Systems, Inc., completed a building automation system integration in the new Juvenile Justice Center in New Orleans.

Centerra Group, LLC, was selected to provide a protective force to the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Egypt hired global consultancy Control Risks to review security at its airports.

Crossmatch announced that the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees is using its Guardian fingerprint scanner to biometrically enroll thousands of refugees and migrants entering the country.

Helibras selected Curtiss-Wright Corporation to provide its video management system technology for use in EC 145 helicopters flown by the Policia Militar de Rio de Janeiro for public security video surveillance missions.

The City of Quebec selected an integrated suite of public safety software from Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure for its 911 call center, which supports police, fire, and disaster relief. 

Implant Sciences Corporation delivered its first shipment of QS-B220 desktop Explosives Trace Detectors to airports across the United States as part of an order placed by the Transportation Security Administration in November 2014.

OD Security will supply its SOTOR RS Through Body Scanners to Pulaski County Detention Center and Boyle County Detention Center in Kentucky.

Tonala Municipality in the State of Chiapas, Mexico, deployed a wireless broadband portfolio from RADWIN for a citywide video surveillance project.

The Toronto Police Service ordered 450 TASER X2 Smart Weapons.

Vigilant Solutions announced that the Guadalupe County Constable’s and Sheriff’s Offices are using its license plate reader systems to enforce outstanding capias warrants and improve public safety by locating stolen vehicles and other vehicles of interest.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

AlliedBarton Security Services received a Government Security News Homeland Security Award for its Regional Transportation District-Denver Security Bike Patrol program.

Automatic Systems is now Constructionline approved for work in the United Kingdom.

Consumers Energy received a National Electric Utility Award from the National Association of Town Watch for its participation in the National Night Out crime and drug prevention program.

Decision Sciences International Corporation won the San Diego North Economic Development Council’s annual Innovation to Market award for its marketplace innovation and contribution to the region’s economic growth.

Electric Guard Dog announced that it is the recipient of the Dealer of the Year Honoree by SDM Magazine.

The EmergenSee Personal Security System is one of the Verizon Power Answers Award winners, selected for its emergency response capabilities.

FireKing Security Group announced that its Field Services Group was recognized as a Certified Support Staff Excellence Center by the Technology Services Industry Association.

Identity Guard Total Protection, an identity theft protection service from Intersections Inc., was named the 2015 Best ID Protection Service in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s The Best List, 2015. 

ISONAS Inc, announced that its PowerNet IP Bridge was selected by Security Sales & Integration as a Top 30 Technology Innovation.

Medeco High Security Locks, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, won a 2015 Good Design award for its key management system from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies.

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., received factory certification from Lenel under the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.

Passport Systems, Inc., was named winner of the Best Nuclear or Radiation Detection Product or Solution award for the SmartShield Networked Radiation Detection System from Government Security News.

Patriot Technologies, Inc., was recognized by Maryland’s Frederick County Office of Economic Development for innovation and work in emerging technology.

The Asia Pacific Smart Card Association awarded its Radiant Service Award to the Identification Services Bureau in Macao for its resident identity card solution, delivered by Veridos.

Walsh College was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. ​