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PSIM: Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities

GLOBAL RELEASE - May 15, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will join Cisco Systems and Edge360 to jointly deliver a workshop focusing on 'Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities' at the 36th Annual IACP LEIM Conference and Exposition Indianapolis, IN, on 21st-23rd May 2012.

The Law Enforcement Information Management (LEIM) Conference hosts law enforcement chiefs, commanders, operational practitioners, technical developers and industry representatives. Together they share thought leadership on practices and lessons learned in the innovative application of technology to improve officer and public safety, enhance the effectiveness of operations and build enterprise-wide information sharing capabilities. The conference includes plenary sessions and a host of workshops addressing executive, operational, technical, and communications technologies, policy and practice.

The workshop co-hosted by Cisco Systems and Edge360 is entitled 'Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities' and will cover how more can be achieved with surveillance assets and integrated systems during four stages of the incident information lifecycle of Situation Awareness, Coherent Decisions, Collaborated Response and Evidence. The speakers have "lived" these best practices, including the largest public /private Safe City programs and collaborative multi-agency systems and will give under the cover examples of how Citywide Video Surveillance integration has achieved unprecedented results in recent megaprojects in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

In booth #209, CNL Software will be demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter ™ PSIM solution as chosen by Law Enforcement Agencies and Safe City Programs around the world to realize the full potential of their security investment by creating unified command centers and implement joint response plans to protect their citizens, visitors, commerce and infrastructure.

About LEIM
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) LEIM Section provides law enforcement executives, IT managers, and technology specialists with a forum in which to share information, best practices and lessons learned regarding state-of-the-art law enforcement information management, communications and interoperability, technology standards, and information sharing, analysis and fusion. The LEIM Section is comprised of over 1,100 chiefs and information technology professionals from agencies of all sizes, jurisdictions, and geographies. Every state in the US is represented, as are five Canadian provinces and 18 other nations, ranging from Australia to the United Kingdom. For more information about the LEIM Conference, click here

About CNL Software
CNL Software is a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software. Its award winning technology is deployed to secure cities, critical resources and global commerce. CNL's software sits at the heart of some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking security integration and business value initiatives in the world. Its work with leading organizations is helping to shape the future of security by offering thought leadership on key issues such as energy reduction, process compliance and business advantage in converged environments. For more information about CNL Software, click here

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IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM Chosen by MENA Law Enforcement

GLOBAL RELEASE - May 9, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Smart Cube, a world class systems integrator in the MENA region have announced their collaboration on a project to provide a Common Operating Platform for a law enforcement Organization to a major Middle Eastern Police Force.

The joint project will expand the existing public protection video surveillance capability within the law enforcement Organization, whilst leveraging the significant investment in legacy platforms such as DVRs, GIS mapping, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), large screen video display and video analytics technologies. IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution from CNL Software was chosen for its ability to support the CCTV expansion project without the need to replace the existing infrastructure, while putting in place a framework that would allow for future expansion without dependence upon any specific manufacturer.

IPSecurityCenter will provide a single Common Operating Platform (COP) for all of the Organization's mission critical security systems across operators with varying roles and permission levels. It will offer the Organization the ability to aggregate intelligence further, by integrating additional security and business technologies without concern regarding the user interfaces or compatibility.

"We were looking to work with a leading edge PSIM provider with a strong technical team and with experience of successfully implementing similar major international law enforcement projects, in addition to having regional references", explains Atieh Al Matti, Security Sales Consultant at Smart Cube. "IPSecurityCenter has exceeded our high expectations in every way. It has a very comprehensive and powerful feature set straight off the shelf, but what we have been most impressed by has been the flexibility and customizability provided by the software according to user needs and integrated sub-systems".

"We are delighted to be working with Smart Cube on this critical Law Enforcement project. Working together, we will ensure that the Organization has an extremely high level integrated security solution to protect a nation's citizens, commerce and infrastructure", says James Condron, VP Sales - CNL Software. "We look forward to our continuing relationship with Smart Cube and collaboration on future projects."

About Smart Cube
Smart Cube is a world class systems integrator leading the IT industry in the MENA region for more than 15 years with 20 branches worldwide and more than 500 employees. Strength and presence in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America is based on solid experience in the implementation of huge and unparalleled integrated systems. Smart Cube's range of expertise is a result of providing a wide variety of unique, large-scale and comprehensive, turnkey IT solutions executed with the best professional services to both private and public sectors, including: Portals, e-Government, e-Payment, healthcare, secured documents, traffic, and security systems. For more information about Smart Cube, click here

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Key Considerations for the PSIM Setup

asmag.com May 2012
Setting up a list of response measures requires not just the PSIM technology, but the policy management of all stakeholders. PSIM can impact not just security, but also IT, human resources and facilities management.
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CNL Software and e-Thele Work on Joint Projects in S.Africa

GLOBAL RELEASE - May 3, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions are working together on two new security projects in South Africa. The joint projects will utilize the IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM platform to integrate with other security products and systems, providing comprehensive situation management for metal ore mining and petrochemical customers.

Security professionals with responsibility for protecting oil and gas extraction sites, coal mines and metal ore mines face the risk of violent attacks as well as natural disasters, which they need to manage in order to minimize risks to the security, health and safety of personnel. The security challenge in this market includes maintaining the security of personnel, buildings and facilities, engineering structures, storage tanks, pipes, generators, transport systems, heavy machinery, equipment and accessories often located over vast geographical areas both above and underground.

Ensuring compliance to set procedures is a significant challenge especially in these often remote and hazardous environments. IPSecurityCenter integrates security systems including, video surveillance, access control (ACS), perimeter detection system (PIDS), fire alarms, intruder detection, IP Intercoms and fire suppression. Information from all of these systems is aggregated and processed to provide real time guidance to operators. IPSecurityCenter ensures that changes to security status or any threats to the security estate are immediately visible and the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is enforced. The solution also offers the ability to integrate to business systems as well as security systems such as those for HR, Health and Safety and Time & Attendance.

"The sheer size and complexity of mining facilities and fuel transportation networks makes them difficult to secure", explains Wolfgang Engling, Managing Director of e-Thele SQD Networks. "Monitoring perimeter fences, multiple process environments, loading jetties, pipelines and distribution networks all require comprehensive management. IPSecurityCenter allows our customers to centralize all their security systems to provide complete situational awareness."

"IPSecurityCenter has already proved itself in some of the toughest environments and sits at the heart of some of the world's major fuel and industrial manufacturing solutions from oil refinery operations in the Middle East to power production in the UK. PSIM is now considered an essential component when securing these critical sites", says Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager - CNL Software. "e-Thele have been excellent partners on these projects, and are one of the first to companies to deploy PSIM within sub-Sahara Africa, we look forward to working with them on further projects in the near future."

About e-Thele SQD Networks
e-Thele SQD Networks specializes in situational management and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) technology in South Africa and Africa. e-Thele SQD Networks has partnered with leading edge technology providers to build a portfolio of the best 'fit for purpose' and cost effective security solutions. These solutions allow clients to realize improved productivity and profitability while retaining their existing systems and achieving a total integrated management solution at minimal cost. For more information about e-Thele, click here

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CNL Software and SightLogix Announce Partnership

Integration Empowers Security Operations with Accurate Outdoor Video Detection to Aid Situational Awareness and Incident Resolution

GLOBAL RELEASE - April 26, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and SightLogix®, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announce the integration of SightLogix's outdoor video analytics system with CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM platform offering accurate outdoor video detection to aid situational awareness and incident resolution.

SightSensor video analytic cameras, which detect objects that violate perimeter security rules, can now send video and alarm information over the network for display within the IPSecurityCenter PSIM system. The combination of technologies provides actionable information about threats that may occur over substantial outdoor areas, coupled with aggregated intelligence for rapid and precise incident resolution. Alerts and alarms from SightLogix can also trigger actions in the PSIM software to initiate advanced operator guidance, using IPSecurityCenter's automated workflow technology.

"This integration takes two time-proven solutions and makes the combined benefits available to future and existing customers of both systems," said John Romanowich, President and CEO, SightLogix. "The joint solution will be of interest to a wide range of security applications, including transportation, oil & gas, utilities, and other types of critical infrastructure protection."

"Physical security is in transition, from video systems which are reliant on constant monitoring and input by security personnel to information based systems which proactively manage the increasing volume of video traffic in the control room. This integration will ensure only the most relevant video is brought to the attention of operators, enabling organizations to manage more sites to a higher security level with less operators," said Matthew Kushner, President - CNL Americas. "Incorporating specialized and innovative technologies as part of overall situational awareness expands IPSecurityCenter's value to the user and keeps us the forefront of the PSIM industry."

About SightLogix®, Inc.
SightLogix outdoor video security systems protect critical infrastructure and key assets of the transportation, energy, utility, chemical, datacenters, public safety, school and religious campuses, and defense industries. The company's systems provide full situational awareness to increase both the effectiveness and efficiency of security operations. SightLogix systems include SightSensor video analytic detection cameras, Clear24 thermal cameras and SightTrackers that automatically steer PTZ cameras. For more information about SightLogix, click here

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PSIM: Bringing Information Management to Physical Security

GLOBAL RELEASE - April 19, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution, which is key to securing critical infrastructure, national assets and corporate enterprise around the world, on stand D78 at the Counter Terror Expo conference in London on 25th-26th April 2012.

Today national infrastructure organizations face increased instances of terrorist threats to critical infrastructure including power production, fuel processing, mass transit, distribution networks, water and agriculture. The security challenge includes maintaining the safety of national assets which are essential to society and the economy, the failure or damage of which would have a devastating impact far greater than the site perimeter.

"IPSecurityCenter from CNL Software sits at the heart of some of the world's major Critical Infrastructure Protection solutions from oil refinery operations in the Middle East producing over 10 Million barrels of oil a day to a power station powering 10% of the UK national grid and from a process facility in the US supplying water to 1.5 million people to a US port authority protecting over 10,000 passengers a day", explains James Condron, VP Sales - CNL Software. "Counter Terror Expo gives us a great opportunity to discuss PSIM benefits using real life case studies with security professionals who understand that having intelligent security systems is imperative to maintaining services in the event of a major terrorist incident or environmental disaster."

Terrorist activities are not limited to Critical Infrastructure; corporate enterprises are also significant targets of direct terrorist attacks, which according to Counter Terror Expo "could result in major property damage, operational disruption, human casualties and long-term damage to both brand and reputation". CNL Software is enabling many corporate organizations to use PSIM solutions to maximize emergency preparedness by integrating security systems including access control, GPS vehicle monitoring, facial and vehicle recognition and HR systems.

During the conference James Condron will be presenting a session on "PSIM: Bringing Information Management to Physical Security". Calling upon CNL Software's experience working with Corporate Enterprise, including the largest Corporate PSIM deployment in the US today, his presentation will explore the need for Information Management within Physical Security, the Business Advantages of PSIM Software and the Return on Investment. The session will run on Thursday 26 April, 12.00 - 12.20.

About Counter Terror Expo
Counter Terror Expo's operationally critical and highly respected centerpiece conference has a well-deserved reputation for its delivery of insight, analysis and perspective on the range of threats faced. The event gathers over 100 internationally recognized speakers in the field of counter terrorism together annually, to debate the issues faced, define the operational strategies, and help to shape future policy within the secure conclave of conference. Principal conferences include: Global Counter Terrorism, Cyber Security and Electronic Terrorism, Protection of Crowded Places, Critical National Infrastructure Protection, Tactical Counter Terrorism.

The Conference is held alongside a wide range of hands-on Showcase events designed to highlight the capabilities of many of the technology solutions available to counter terrorism professional today, as well as an extensive range of educational Workshops presented by key experts from the industry sector. For more information about Counter Terror Expo please click here

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IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM Solution for Secured Cities

GLOBAL RELEASE - April 11, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution, as chosen by major Cities around the globe, at the Secured Cities conference in Chicago on 19th-20th April 2012.

CNL Software works with Cities including Washington D.C., Atlanta, GA and Manchester, UK providing PSIM solutions that integrate citywide surveillance operations to support multi agency collaboration and consolidation, enable public/private partnerships, enhance mass transit security, and support the use of technologies including, video analytics, gunshot detection and CBRNe. During the conference Jeremy Morton, Director of Sales - CNL Americas, will be sharing some of the key PSIM considerations involved when implementing the citywide surveillance program in the City of Atlanta, which protects 5.2 Million people and over 35 Million visitors per year within the Metro area.

"Our Cities have multiple agencies including law enforcement, government, emergency services, utilities, transportation, education and homeland security, each with their own security control centers, technology, equipment and resources", explains Jeremy Morton, Director of Sales - CNL Americas. "At the Secured Cities conference we will demonstrate how PSIM is enabling our Cities to realize the full potential of their security investment by creating unified command centers and implement joint response plans to protect their citizens, visitors, commerce and infrastructure".

In the US, IPSecurityCenter is also at the heart of a citywide CCTV integration program in Washington, D.C. which is home to over 5.4 Million citizens and all three branches of the U.S. government as well as embassies from almost every nation in the world. Surveillance is carried out in a command and control center where all of the security requirements of multiple agencies within the Greater Washington area are received, managed and processed.

CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter has also been chosen by major transport organizations around the world. From a US city bus and rail transportation organization serving a population of 3.4 million and a US city port authority serving 10,000's military, civilians and tourists every day to a UK transport law enforcement organization providing security for over 1 Billion passenger journeys each year and who will feature heavily in protecting citizens and visitors to the 2012 Olympic Games.

About Secured Cities Chicago
The Secured Cities conference will offer city leaders and law enforcement officials a chance to network with their peers and attend in-depth educational tracks that examine the various operational and technical aspects of implementing a municipal surveillance program. Among the various topics that will be covered include where cities can find funding for surveillance projects, how to address legal and privacy concerns, as well as how to measure the effectiveness of a camera network. Attendees will also have an opportunity to tour Chicago's surveillance network, which is one of the largest and most advances systems in the nation. For more information about Secured Cities Chicago please click here

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IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM Solution Featured at ASIS Europe

GLOBAL RELEASE - April 2, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution, as chosen by Cities, Law Enforcement Agencies, Critical Infrastructure and Corporate Organizations around the globe, on stand 24 at the ASIS 11th Annual European Security Conference & Exhibition in London between 15th-17th April 2012.

The ASIS International conference event will address a full spectrum of topics in security management such as: supply chain security, loss prevention, hotel security, intellectual property, maritime piracy, terrorism, executive protection, internal theft and fraud, competitive intelligence, brand protection, physical security, cyber security, investigations, due diligence and global business issues.

"CNL Software is working with customers across the world including major cities and corporate enterprise as well as critical infrastructure, oil & gas and transportation organizations. This year the advent of the 2012 Olympic Games in the UK has created more of a buzz around the topic of physical protection and PSIM solutions especially with regard to safe cities and major events", says Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software. "Our IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution will have a vital role to play at this year's Olympic Games, not only protecting public infrastructure, citizens and international visitors, but also the critical infrastructure and corporate enterprise who will keep these games running. ASIS will be a great opportunity for security professionals to meet, share best practices plus gain new insights and perspectives on the security challenges we all face this summer and beyond."

CNL Software has a track history supporting law enforcement at major events. For example, using IPSecurityCenter, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the UK has been able to offer the public increased protection and rapid police response at major occasions, such as the UEFA Cup final. GMP has provided heightened security monitoring and deployment by utilizing integrated CCTV feeds from cameras from their own cameras as well as those at a number of public facilities. These include Manchester International Airport, Manchester City Council, Trafford Council, Manchester City Soccer Stadium, Manchester Central Convention Centre, the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, force fixed and rotary wing aircraft, mobile CCTV vans plus body warn cameras and mobile evidence gatherers. For the full GMP case study please click here

The ASIS 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition is expected to attract between 500 and 700 senior security executives from all over Europe and the world. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will start on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 44 high-level educational sessions divided over 4 parallel tracks. For more information and to register for ASIS Europe please click here

About ASIS International
ASIS International (ASIS) is the premier association for professionals responsible for security, with more than 37,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programmes and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities and the general public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programmes and services, and by publishing the industry's leading magazine, Security Management, ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance. For more information about ASIS International please click here

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PSIM for Safe City, CIP & Corporates at ISC West

GLOBAL RELEASE - March 26, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be presenting IPSecurityCenter™, its award winning PSIM Software, in Booth 5035 at ISC West, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV from 28-30th March 2012. ISC West provides security professionals with a timely opportunity to organize their business and security product needs for 2012 and offers a snapshot of the industry's annual status.

At this year 's show you can learn about CNL Software's latest developments in PSIM technology and find out more about the resilience and scalability of IPSecurityCenter that allows it to connect, manage and distribute the huge amount of data generated by cities and organizations tasked to protect citizens and critical infrastructure.

Recently chosen by Atlanta Police Department to integrate a suite of emergency dispatch applications, IPSecurityCenter is also deployed in other safe city environments including Washington, DC and Manchester, UK. At ISC West find out how IPSecurityCenter is facilitating the collaboration between multiple agencies and public/private partnerships.

Ensuring Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) is becoming an increasing concern for organizations as they recognize the real risk of becoming soft targets for activists and terrorists. CNL Software has helped a wide range of CIP facilities including ports, oil refineries, water treatment facilities and power stations ensure they have the highest levels of security.

In the world of business where protecting staff and assets is essential, CNL Software was selected by a fortune 20 US corporation to protect over 100,000 employees across more than 400 locations in both America and Canada, making it the largest and most comprehensive PSIM deployment in the world today.

"We have customers on five continents using IPSecurityCenter for a range of security needs, from safe cities to homeland security and from global corporates to critical infrastructure protection", explains Matthew Kushner, President - CNL Americas. "Many organizations will come to ISC West to evaluate the PSIM market for the first time and CNL Software, with its wealth of experience across many verticals, stands ready to provide them with the knowledge and expertise necessary to address their security needs."

CNL Software will be located in booth 5035 in the Three Alarm reserved section, for more information and to register your place at ISC West, please click here

About ISC West
ISC West 2012, Mar. 28-30, with the ISC Premier Education Series being held on Mar. 27-29 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, is the leading US exhibition and conference serving the electronic physical security industry. It brings over 900 international and domestic security product manufacturer companies and over 23,000 security professionals to Las Vegas each year. For more information about ISC West please click here

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Convergint Technologies to Partner with CNL Software

GLOBAL RELEASE - March 14, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Convergint Technologies, LLC, a North American systems integrator based in Schaumburg, Illinois. The partnership will allow Convergint Technologies to resell CNL Software's leading PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter™.

Convergint Technologies is a service-based integrator of Electronic Security, Fire Alarm & Life Safety, Healthcare Technologies, Communications and Building Automation. It specializes in providing professional services that seamlessly combine both their product portfolio and enterprise integration skills to build systems that meet customer's evolving business requirements.

Through the partnership CNL Software will provide their PSIM technology to Convergint Technologies, allowing them to enable clients with an off the shelf solution for their security integration and management needs. The two companies will work together to market, promote, sell, deliver and maintain PSIM projects in the US.

Tony Varco, Vice President, Security Division at Convergint Technologies, commented "We have long recognized the need for products that integrate, manage and aggregate multiple subsystems into a central command and control platform. We are now beginning to see an increase in the adoption of this technology. It is a great time to be part of this move toward more intelligent physical security solutions."

"In today's environment, issues faced by security professionals are both challenging and complex. Convergint Technologies has a history of making a daily difference with clients by building trust and creating integrated solutions that can change in line with client requirements, which is essential in a PSIM deployment."

"The United States is home to some of the largest and most complex PSIM deployments in the world, and we are pleased to say that CNL Software has been a major contributor to this. The PSIM momentum continues, and we are now seeing these solutions becoming the norm in large scale security deployments." says Matthew Kushner, CNL President, Americas. "Our partnership with Convergint will help move this technology further into enterprise wide clients, with a particular focus on corporate projects."

About Convergint
Convergint Technologies, a service-based North American systems integrator with a dedicated focus in Electronic Security, Fire Alarm, Building Automation and Healthcare Technologies. Convergint currently employs over 1000 colleagues in 26 locations throughout North America and was recently ranked the 7th largest and one of the fastest growing systems integrators. Convergint provides professional services that seamlessly combine both our systems and enterprise integration skills to integrate disparate facility systems to meet customer's evolving business requirements. From day one, delivering value through unparalleled customer service and consistent operational excellence has been foundational at Convergint Technologies. Our promise and our number one objective, is to be our customers' best service provider. For more information about Convergint, click here

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A&S Viewpoint: Service-Oriented Architecture in PSIM

A&S International March 2012
In physical security, information and the speed at which it is delivered are key. During critical events, it is essential that operators have fast and reliable access to pertinent information and security assets. Download the article here

City of Atlanta Chooses IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM

GLOBAL RELEASE - March 1, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, partners with CIBER, Inc. to provide the Atlanta Police Department with an integrated suite of emergency dispatch applications that allow call takers and dispatchers to manage incident information more efficiently.

Ensuring the safety and security of citizens and visitors is key to the success and progress of any city. This is especially true for Atlanta. The City covers 8,376 square miles, is home to over 5 Million in the Metropolitan area, hosts over 35 Million visitors per year and is protected by 1,639 police officers.

Over the years Atlanta has become more reliant on the use of visual intelligence to help identify and resolve safety and security incidents faster and more precisely. The City had invested in a number of surveillance systems to provide law enforcement and security professionals with visual intelligence through the eye of a camera, well before first responders had arrived.

The next step for the City is to expand and leverage the fully functioning Video Integration Center (VIC) powered by IPSC to bring together disparate, legacy video systems and additionally, to utilize the large number of private cameras located in the City, from sources ranging from the Publix supermarket in Buckhead to the Georgia State University.

"The City required that the solution chosen to protect its citizens, commerce and infrastructure was a tried and trusted technology, proven within the Safe City framework", explains Matthew Kushner, President - CNL Americas. "IPSecurityCenter was selected not only because it has been deployed in cities, including Washington DC and Manchester in the UK, but also because it has a proven track record in providing the resilience and scalability needed to connect, manage and distribute the huge amount of data generated by the City".

As with any enterprise level system, there is a constant need to increase the system, both in terms of the number of users, geographic coverage and new functionality. IPSecurityCenter offers Atlanta an easy migration path to incorporate new technologies such as gunshot detection systems, tracking systems and smart video such as LPR and analytics. The integration capability that IPSecurityCenter offers will enable the City to reach all new technologies and legacy systems, both public and private, that are required to realize its vision for public-private partnerships in the foreseeable future.

About Atlanta
Atlanta has a resident population of over 420,000. It is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than five million people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Additionally, Atlanta is one of the United States' leading tourist destinations, both for Americans and those visiting the U.S. from abroad. As of 2010, the city was the seventh-most visited city in the US, with over 35 million visitors per year. For more information about Atlanta please click here

About Ciber, Inc.
CIBER, Inc. is a global information technology consulting, services and outsourcing company applying practical innovation through services and solutions that deliver tangible results for both commercial and government clients. Services include application development and management, ERP implementation, change management, project management, systems integration, infrastructure management and end-user computing, as well as strategic business and technology consulting. For more information about Ciber, click here

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CNL Software & SYAC Work on Joint Corporate Project in India

GLOBAL RELEASE - February 23, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software has formed a technology partnership with SYAC SpA, Italy, a leading manufacturer of digital video security management systems and embedded products. The companies have already worked together on a joint corporate customer project in India; CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter ™ PSIM software integrating the SYAC DigiEye ® product range as well as other security products to offer a common platform not only to manage the customer's exposure to security risks but also to financial risks.

CNL Software and SYAC have both seen a growing interest in integrated security solutions from corporates, across the globe, which are facing increased challenges to maintain the safety of staff and visitors, protect data and office equipment as well as securing facilities including buildings and parking lots.

The DigiEye surveillance solution monitors video, audio, alarms and associated security communications from the ordinary to the more complex. It simultaneously performs multi-zone motion detection on every camera, video and audio recording and transmission, sequence playback, alarm and PTZ/dome camera control, video matrix switching. Over a decade since its first release, DigiEye has become a worldwide reference being recognized for its pioneer, user-friendly and reliable digital video security technology and SYAC have attained a global reputation for their technical presales expertise and their after sales service.

"Our success is reflected through our satisfied customers in key vertical markets such as Government and homeland security, banking, transportation, retail, public venues and energy. We are seeing a trend where organisations are looking at the short, medium and long term benefits of integrating all of their IP based security systems. We see PSIM as the best way of them to achieve this," says Anna Ukovich, System Sales Engineer at SYAC, "Ultimately this partnership means organizations can put our technology to better use, which can only be a good for all concerned."

"SYAC is a key video vendor in many markets. We have found them to be an excellent technology partner who understands the need for open partnerships within the security industry" commented Warren Collins, Product Integration Manager at CNL Software. "Their DigiEye product line has some great features, which has won them prestigious projects around the world. We look forward to integrating more of their products and working with them on more projects in the near future."

About the SYAC Group
The SYAC group of companies offers a one-stop shop of leading edge security products, services and integrated systems. The Group satisfies an ever-wider range of customers with higher needs to control larger systems, protect increasing numbers of people and assets, integrate the benefits of existing installations and reduce manpower and maintenance costs. The Group brings together video security, access control, fire and intrusion whilst offering expertise in supervisory software packages capable of integrating multivendor proprietary technologies.

SYAC Group believes in respecting the individuality of its eight subsidiary companies. The companies are high quality small to medium enterprises performing complementary operations, enjoying strong synergies and unified in a common vision. However, each company is independent, leverages its individual strengths and remains focused on its core business. For more information about SYAC please click here

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Market Insight Report: Safe City Supplier Landscape

Frost & Sullivan February 2012
Convergence is happening across industries and markets at great pace and the security sector is no different from other infrastructure related markets such as energy and transportation. As city populations and GDP continue to rise through urbanisation, so does the threat level, with increased populations leading to anonymity and the prevalence and clustering of high threat targets presenting terrorist groups with attractive opportunities. The current slowdown in the world economy has led to an increase in crime against a backdrop in Western economies of a reduction in police force headcount. This makes the role of technology increasingly important in ensuring a Safe City environment. Download the Market Insight report

BRS Labs Joins CNL Software's Technology Alliance Program

GLOBAL RELEASE - February 7, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and BRS Labs Inc., innovators of the industry's first behavioral recognition solution for video surveillance, jointly announce today a technology partnership between the two companies. The partnership, under the CNL Software's Technology Alliance Program (TAP), will allow the companies to share development kits, thus creating close integration between their products. The integration will bring together industry leading incident analytics with industry leading situation management software.

AISight™, created by BRS Labs, is the industry's first behavioral recognition solution for the video surveillance industry that observes, learns and responds to unusual activity, and memorizes these behavioral patterns as well as objects over a period of time. Specifically designed to autonomously serve as the eyes and brain for critical security environments, AISight™, is able to integrate with existing video surveillance infrastructure and identify unusual and suspicious behavioral patterns in real time. This advanced video surveillance technology is currently deployed across multiple verticals and is being actively specified into security projects across the globe.

No human is required to define parameters for the software to recognize specific behavior or objects, as it autonomously reports unusual or suspicious behaviors based on memories it has acquired over time, which significantly reduces the risk of missed events.

"CNL Software continues to optimize and improve the efficiencies of its PSIM product, IPSecurityCenter. The AISight integration will add substantial performance advantages in identifying incidents and trends, while IPSecurityCenter will ensure they are accurately responded to," said John Frazzini, President at BRS Labs.

"We are excited to be partnering with BRS Labs as they have a unique product in the market place. Together we have a shared vision of increasing the efficiency of control rooms by reducing the amount of human intervention needed, which not only reduces costs but also reduces the potential for operator error," commented Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software.

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Whitepaper - PSIM: Why Should I Be Interested?

CNL Software February 2012
Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software enables security departments to manage an enterprise's exposure to security risk. It is designed to aid decision making and deployment planning within an organization. Download the Whitepaper

CNL Software Adds Three Engineers to US Operations

GLOBAL RELEASE - January 31, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its US operations with the addition of three engineers to support knowledge transfer within its partner network.

The addition of Jonathan Barker, a senior software development engineer along with Mitch Mershon and Darren Monroe as solutions engineers, is affirmation of CNL Software's investment in its US operations. These resources will help to train, facilitate and support CNL Software's growing partner ecosystem, which now includes technology, channel, service and development partners.

"PSIM is mission critical to end users, and nowhere is this more true than CNL Software's US deployments, which now includes the largest Safe City PSIM deployment as well as 4 of the most utilized ports in the United States. We have moved into the next phase of market maturity and are building a network of partnerships with companies who will assist in the development, deployment and support of our PSIM technology." says Matthew Kushner, President - CNL Americas.

"Our efforts are now focused on accelerating the knowledge transfer to partner companies; it is essential that our partners understand our PSIM offering. We have developed advanced training programs as well as the Driver Development Kit; tools that facilitate partners to do more of the product delivery and driver production, which is helping them to commercialise our PSIM software. The recent addition of our Washington D.C. office will ensure we are ideally situated to make this process as efficient as possible."

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What's Next for the Industry? (Part 1)

asmag.com November 2011
"The past 10 years of security have been predefined by Sept. 11, 2001. A tremendous boom with double- or even triple-digit growth took place until the recession dampened the market's giddiness. With market uncertainty, what's next for the coming 10 years? We find out more from Security 50 participants, along with industry players who are not at liberty to disclose physical security sales." Read the Article

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CNL Software Appoint Mactwin to Support Benelux PSIM

GLOBAL RELEASE - January 12, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mactwin Security Solutions, a leading security solutions provider, to resell IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM software within The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg under its Channel Alliance Program.

With almost 40 years of security experience within the Benelux region Mactwin Security Solutions has continuously developed itself to meet the changing demands of both their clients and the market. Over the years, Mactwin has gathered a great deal of knowledge and experience of business processes, operational procedures and the solutions available to successfully deliver security projects within moderate to highly secure environments.

Mactwin's takes a unique approach to the security market; it constantly looks for new technologies that will support its vision to help clients can improve security using innovative solutions to meet business and security requirements. This knowledge is shared with customers, ensuring they are ahead of the industry both in terms of awareness, protection and the best use of physical security assets.

"Mactwin is determined to be a market leader in converged solutions. We firmly believe the whole is more than the sum of its parts", comments Frank Walraven, Business Development Manager at Mactwin "IPSecurityCenter is the perfect example of this. It will allow our customers to do more with their subsystems than they could possibly do as standalone applications on their own. For example, in the event of a security breach, data from video, access control, intruder detection and mapping can all be used to quickly understand what has happened, how it happened and how it will be rapidly resolved."

The partnership follows increasing demand for PSIM software in the region. This has been driven by the need to integrate and manage physical security systems from a range of manufacturers in one easy to use platform. It will allow Mactwin to lead the market by offering CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter PSIM software to both new and existing customers.

"We are delighted that Mactwin have joined our Channel Alliance Program. They have shown a high level of professionalism and are a significant solutions provider in Benelux where they are well respected. Crucially, they already possess the security and IT skills needed to deliver PSIM solutions." comments Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software "We will work with them to market our award winning IPSecurityCenter software within the Benelux region. Our initial focus will be to establish the partnership within Mactwin's core markets."

About Mactwin
Mactwin Security Group was established in 1973 and has continuously developed itself to meet the demand of clients and the market. Over the years, we have gathered a great deal of knowledge of business processes, modus operandi and available solutions. Valuable knowledge that we utilize every day to successfully realize many projects across the Benelux. Mactwin Security Group consists of three independently operating business units: Mactwin Security Consultancy, Mactwin Security Solutions and Mactwin Security Specials. Each has its own specialism and clientele. Connected by their vision on security and pragmatic approach, they share their knowledge, services and the power to innovate. This is what makes Mactwin unique. For more information about Mactwin Solutions please, click here

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CNL Software to demonstrate PSIM Software at Intersec, Dubai

GLOBAL RELEASE - January 6, 2012 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will attend Intersec 2012 in the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE between the 15th and 17th January 2012. Established for over 13 years, Intersec is the leading regional trade event in the security, safety and protection industries. It features four vertical sections, Commercial & Information Security; Homeland Security & Policing; Safety & Health and Fire & Rescue, providing an up to date reflection of the industry portfolio and the latest trends.

CNL Software recently announced its expansion program in the Middle East with the introduction of a new Director of Sales for the region, Ramon Grado. Additionally, CNL Software has a flagship project in Middle East responsible for securing a significant proportion of the region's oil. It has also recently strengthened its channel to support increasing demand for its PSIM solutions from police forces, governments and corporate enterprise within the GCC region.

"Following events in the region last year, Safe City projects are starting to emerge as governments look to ensure the safety and security of cities across the region. PSIM has proven to be the most cost effective method of creating command and control centers to integrate and manage city wide visual, data and resource intelligence", says Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software. "This is in addition to strong demand for PSIM solutions from a wide range of Critical National Infrastructure projects, including telecommunications, mining, petrochemical and transportation hubs".

Over the years Intersec trade fair and conference has garnered much support from government entities, particularly UAE Civil Defense, all departments of Dubai Police, Dubai Police Academy and the event continues to attract the key players from across its different sectors.

CNL Software will be demonstrating the latest version of its leading PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter. For more information please contact marketing@cnlsoftware.com

About Intersec
Established for over 13 years, Intersec is the leading regional trade event in the security, safety and protection industries. It features a brand profile of 4 niche vertical sections, namely: Commercial & Information Security; Homeland Security & Policing; Safety & Health and Fire & Rescue, providing an up to date reflection of the industry portfolio and the latest trends.

This year Intersec grew by 25% and we endeavor to build further on this growth for the 2012 edition which will take place from 15 to 17 January. The event will now feature an additional hall where the Homeland Security & Policing section will be placed providing easy access to all for exploring the difference niche areas of the event. For more information and to register your place at Intersec click here

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CNL Software Opens New Development Office in the US

GLOBAL RELEASE - December 23, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will open another U.S. office facility, this time in the Washington D.C. area in the wake of increased demand for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter™, and the successful deployments of some of the largest PSIM projects in the US.

CNL Software chose the Washington D.C. area as the new office location to ensure close proximity to some its largest PSIM customers. The expansion follows the growth of CNL Software's business in the US which has also seen important additions to the US staff team, which has included both sales and solutions engineering professionals. The new office will add development to the US team, which will open on Feb 1, 2012 and represents the Company's continuing investment in resources to support PSIM solutions.

"There are number of reason for our opening this new office, perhaps of greatest significance is the sheer number of PSIM projects that we are winning. Our success can be attributed to our unique PSIM software, lower total cost of system ownership and post-sales support", explains Matthew Kushner, CNL President, Americas. "We have proven that we have a world leading PSIM software solution and we are now focusing our efforts expanding our world class support program as part of our continued investment in the PSIM market. We look forward to working more closely with our partners and customers; building on our mutual accomplishments this year to ensure an even more successful 2012".

2011 has seen significant increases in demand for PSIM software from Safe Cities, Mass Transit Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) projects in the US. This has led CNL Software to create a number of strategic alliances and partnership with industry leading names such as Ingersoll Rand, L-3, Diebold and Ciber.

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CNL Software and Lantern Partner to offer PSIM

GLOBAL RELEASE - December 20, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Lantern Software and Systems, a leading system integration solution specialist in the Gulf region, announces its partnership to offer innovative PSIM solutions in the Middle East.

Lantern Software and Systems specialises in providing integrated business solutions that focus on combining disparate networks, physical security and business management systems to meet objectives such as increasing operational efficiency and reducing on-going costs. IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM from CNL Software will enhance Lantern's range of solutions by providing a software based integration and management platform that brings together all existing systems under a centralised, compliant, command and control interface.

"We provide high quality integrated security solutions comprising diverse systems including CCTV surveillance, access control and intrusion detection designed to suit the hazardous and industrial environments of pipeline and plant projects in particular", explains Jabir Shah Hameed, CEO of Lantern Software and Systems. "IPSecurityCenter provides us with an 'off-the-shelf' platform to integrate all the technologies into one solution for our customers, which is exactly what they want; a single interface pulling everything together and enabling sophisticated C4i functionality at a fraction of the price of bespoke system".

"The impact of the current global economy has resulted in organisations looking for ways to reduce costs, but increase security. This has resulted in a significant increase in demand for our PSIM solutions from police forces, governments and critical infrastructure in the Middle East. As a result CNL is continuing to strengthen its channel in the region, by partnering with solutions providers like Lantern", says Ramon Grado, CNL Software's Director Sales for the Middle East. "We look forward to working with Lantern on more projects, in the New Year".

CNL Software's a flagship project in Middle East is responsible for securing a significant proportion of the region's oil. IPSecurityCenter integrates the entire physical security infrastructure including: access control, multivendor CCTV, perimeter detection, fire alarm inputs, IP based Intercom, sea and ground based radar detection & GIS/GPS tracking of vehicles & sea based vessels.

About Lantern Software and Systems
Lantern Systems is system integration solution specialist operating from Saudi Arabia, covering the Gulf region with expertise in a comprehensive range of solutions spanning the fields of Physical Integrated Security Management Systems, data acquisition and data handling, communication and environmental systems. Lantern offers Infrastructure Technology Solutions, which encompass the entire range of corporate activities so that objectives such as increasing efficiency and reducing costs can be attained in a comprehensive way. For more information about Lantern please click here.

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CNL Software & Ingersoll Rand: Healthcare PSIM Webinars

GLOBAL RELEASE - December 9, 2011 - CNL Software, a pioneer in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies a leading global provider of security solutions to the healthcare sector are delivering free PSIM for Healthcare Webinars on 13, 15 and 19 December 2011.

In today's healthcare environment, facilities managers have to juggle challenges every day to meet patient outcomes, operating cost requirements and patient & staff satisfaction. In addition, hospitals are faced with complicated compliance and regulatory issues all while mitigating risks and maintaining an open and welcoming physical environment. So how can healthcare security professionals fulfill all these requirements while still maintain the highest level of security and protection for patients, employees and equipment and supplies?

CNL Software and Ingersoll Rand are inviting healthcare professionals to join a complimentary webinar to learn more about how the power of system integration and data aggregation through PSIM. Attendees will discover more about PSIM technology and how consolidating existing disparate systems such as access control, CCTV, fire and intruder alarms (and other non-security systems) into one integrated decision-based system can make facilities more prepared to face risks and security challenges.

"We have arranged these webinars in response to demand following our successful seminar at ISC Solutions", explains Matthew Kushner, CNL Software President. "The webinars will appeal not only to healthcare security professionals, but all healthcare professionals as these solutions are aimed at creating environments that support patient and staff wellbeing. "

The webinars will be presented by Scott Deininger, Director of Technology at Ingersoll Rand Global Healthcare Practice and Matthew Kushner, President of CNL Software.

Webinar Dates:
Tuesday, December 13 @ 1:00 pm EST
Thursday, December 15 @ 9:00 am EST
Monday, December 19 @ 3:00 pm EST

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About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion global diversified industrial company and is the world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Ingersoll Rand's Security Technologies Sector is a leading global provider of products and services that make environments safe, secure and productive. The Sector's market-leading products include electronic and biometric access control systems; time and attendance and personnel scheduling systems; mechanical locks and portable security, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, architectural hardware and technologies and services for global security markets. For more information about Ingersoll Rand please click here

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CNL Software Supports the Security Agenda at IFSEC India

GLOBAL RELEASE - December 1, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will attend IFSEC India in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi between the 8th and 10th December 2011. IFSEC India 2011 is aimed at bringing together security experts from various industries including financial services, infrastructure, public safety, law enforcement, retail, realty and hospitality - all searching for the latest products and services in the security market.

The recent spate of incidents involving repetitive terrorist attacks across various Indian cities has pushed India into the limelight, and has also accellerated the need for better use of security technologies. The increasing threat of terrorism not only in India but worldwide has meant that efficient, reliable protection and security systems will be high on the agenda at the show.

"In our experience India has been one of the early adopters of PSIM software, in fact we have had deployments of our software in India going back to 2008. Since then we have increased, our End User base there with a number of large corporate and campus security programs that are using our IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM software to help protect people, assets and infrastructure.", says Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software. "IPSecurityCenter has enabled customers to bring together disparate security systems, products and sensors to create state-of-the-art control rooms providing the highest level of security as well as faster, more precise response to incidents or threats".

IFSEC India 2011 is moving back to New Delhi - "The Capital of India" and the event will take place from 08-10 December 2011 at Pragati Maidan. This year's show will be the biggest IFSEC event to ever take place in India, it will serve the needs of security, fire and homeland Security professionals.

IFSEC India 2011 in partnership with ASSOCHAM will also feature the Homeland Security India Conference titled "War against terror- A challenge to our Homeland Security ". The Homeland Security India Conference 2011 is a vital event for all homeland and commercial security professionals in both the public and private sector in India. The Conference will focus on the advice, solutions and systems required for vigilance and security and speakers will represent both Central and State Governments. CNL Software will be located on booth A162, for more information and to register your place at IFSEC India please click here.

About IFSEC India
IFSEC India along with Homeland Security India is the leading commercial, homeland security & fire technology show of India, which provides a route to market for the South Asian region, making accessible the latest industry information and innovations in technology. The show also offers the ideal platform to gather invaluable tailored support and advice and exchange best practice. For more information and to register your place at IFSEC India please click here.

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CNL Software Partners with AJAR-tec to Offer PSIM

GLOBAL RELEASE - November 23, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces its partnership with AJAR-tec, who will offer IPSecurityCenter™, CNL Software's Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, as part of its digital security and IPCCTV solutions.

As a Digital Media Solutions specialist, AJAR-tec seeks to identify and blend emerging and existing technologies, in order to deliver open system integrated solutions and bridge the video surveillance & IT worlds with IP-centric solutions. IPSecurityCenter from CNL Software will enable control rooms to bring together legacy systems to reduce security costs while offering the ability to react faster and more precisely to incidents by creating a Common Operating Picture (COP).

"The current economic climate is putting pressure on security and law enforcement professionals responsible for the safety of people, assets and infrastructure. They are expected to improve their organization's security whilst reducing operational costs, the only way they can effectively do this is by improving the way they use their current systems." says Andrew Martin, Managing Director at AJAR-tec. "By adding IPSecurityCenter to our portfolio we can offer our clients the chance to maximize their investment in existing equipment by integrating video, visualization and security systems irrespective of manufacturer or the underlying technology.

"Features in IPSecurityCenter such as remote monitoring and trend analysis also provide significant opportunities for reducing overall security costs. Additionally the open architecture of IPSecurityCenter allows integration with other business systems including HR and facilities management, creating further cost savings", continues James Condron, VP Sales at CNL Software. "We are looking forward to working with AJAR-tec on new corporate and policing projects over the coming months".

AJAR-tec has successfully designed, supplied, installed and commissioned projects to corporate organizations, government, transport, education, health, oil and gas sectors including a leading Global airline's Operations Control Incident Centre in the UK as well as the police service.

About AJAR-tec
AJAR-tec was formed in 2005 and is a Digital Media Solutions Provider with a proud working history with corporate, government, enterprise and technology organizations. As a Digital Media Solutions specialist, AJAR-tec look to identify and blend emerging and existing technologies, in order to deliver open system integrated solutions and bridge the AV & IT worlds with IP-centric solutions.

As well as the design and implementation of IPTV networks, AJAR-tec is experienced in the field of security and IPCCTV. Perhaps one of the most cost-effective and unique products in the AJAR-tec service range is Video Analytics. This outstanding software allows the detection and subsequent analysis of IPCCTV video for specific data, behavior, objects, activity, or attitude. For more information about AJAR-tec please click here.

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CNL Software Commits to IFSEC Arabia 2011

GLOBAL RELEASE - November 16, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will attend the premier IFSEC Arabia in Riyahd between the 20th and 22nd November 2011. The event sees the launch of the globally renowned commercial and industrial security exhibition in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to bring together international security and fire safety solution providers with the Government and commercial buyers in this region.

Following the appointment of Ramon Grado as Director, International Sales to oversee the set up of CNL Software's offices in the Middle East, attending the event further reinforces CNL Software's commitment to its expansion in the Middle East market to meet growing demand for IPSecurityCenter™, its PSIM software.

"We have seen a lot interest in our software in Saudi Arabia recently. There are a number of Safe City and campus protection programs that require PSIM software to help collect, aggregate and distribute intelligence to help reduce costs, improve security and ensure compliance to common sets of standards", says Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software. "IFSEC is a globally recognized leader in security events. This year we have attended IFSEC in the UK, South Africa and are now preparing for IFSEC Arabia and IFSEC India. One of the keys to IFSEC's success has been maintaining a good education program that highlights new technologies which help to shape the future of the security market and protect the lives of each and every one of us."

Being held at the Middle East's newest state-of-the-art international RICEC exhibition centre, IFSEC Arabia will be ideally located in the Kingdom's capital. With a population of 5 million, Riyadh is central to all decision making and is the Kingdom's largest populated city.

IFSEC Arabia will be co-located with the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Arabia. Both events are supported and endorsed by the Saudi Ministry of Interior and have the Royal Patronage of Prince Naif bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. CNL Software will be located on booth D15, for more information and to register your place at IFSEC Arabia, click here.

About IFSEC Arabia
IFSEC Arabia 2011 is a new commercial security and fire safety exhibition for the region that is supported and endorsed by the Saudi Ministry of Interior (MOI). To be held on 20-22 November at the RICEC, Riyadh, this latest addition to the globally recognized and hugely successful IFSEC brand will allow security and fire safety solution-providers to demonstrate their first-class products and services to commercial buyers and government officials. For more information and to register your place at IFSEC Arabia, click here.

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CNL Software Selected for Major US Safe City PSIM Project

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - November 9, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has been selected by yet another major US city to provide the integration and information management platform for their City Shield Project. CNL Software has already deployed the largest Safe City project in the US to date.

With over 400,000 residents, the city plans to integrate several hundred current city cameras from both the public and private sectors in the initial phase, reaching upward of 3,000 cameras when the project is completed. The project will include video, real time alert management and radio communications that will allow local businesses to talk directly with the Police Department's 911 call center. The aggregation of this intelligence will increase situational awareness and the overall safety of the near half a million citizens who live and work in this metropolitan area.

By connecting, verifying and aggregating data from the city's multiple systems, as well as the data from private organizations and collaborating agencies, the IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM deployment will enable the city to distribute intelligence to the point of need in real time for enhanced situation management. Future plans for the project include the integration of other government agencies including transportation, water treatment facilities and school systems.

IPSecurityCenter will provide a common operating picture, to all operatives across the city. This will allow them to act faster and to provide more coordinated responses in real-time. It will support rapid decision making and more effective deployment of resources, resulting in better outcomes following an incident and reduced risk for the city. Matthew Kushner, CNL Software President says, "We are pleased to have been chosen to participate in this major Safe City project. The selection of IPSecurityCenter™ will ensure high levels of emergency preparedness at all times. This significant Safe City win, is yet another nod towards the adoption of PSIM throughout the US."

Matthew Kushner, CNL Software President, will also speak to PSIM and the safe city vertical as a panelist at the Baltimore Secured Cities Conference (Nov 10 & 11). This panel, led by independent security consultant Jim Webster of Red Five Security, will briefly examine case studies using PSIM in municipal security environments. The panel discussion will be followed by a roundtable forum on key elements for choosing a PSIM solution with focus on how to differentiate between various PSIM offerings and how PSIM technology can affect situation management in command & control centers. In addition, the seminar will examine how PSIM adoption will affect overall system design and the specifying process. For more information click here.

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CNL Software Appoints Ramon Grado

GLOBAL RELEASE - November 2, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon Grado, CPP, to the role of Director, International Sales to spearhead its activities in the Middle East and LATAM/South American markets. Ramon is an experienced international business development executive with over 25 years of business leadership with small and large companies throughout the world including Exxon/Mobil, PepsiCo, TYCO and Schneider Electric.

Ramon will direct CNL Software's expansion in the Middle East and LATAM markets to meet growing demand for IPSecurityCenter™, its PSIM software. His immediate focus will be to oversee the set up of CNL Software's offices in the Middle East, which will support both partners and end users.

CNL Software has a flagship project in Middle East which is responsible for securing a significant proportion of the region's oil. It has also recently strengthened its channel to support increasing demand for its PSIM solutions from police forces, governments and corporate enterprise within the GCC region.

In addition, significant global events including the FIFA World Cup 2014 and Summer Olympics 2016 due to take place in Latin America are putting pressure on the LATAM region to increase its security infrastructure, creating significant demand for PSIM solutions.

Matt Kushner, President, CNL Americas says, "Ramon's multi-lingual, multicultural skills have been honed by way of leadership roles in start-up, fast-growth, mature and turn-around business enterprises in South America, Central America and Europe. Having lived and held senior management positions on three continents, he serves as a bridge for bringing together stakeholders from leading companies with channel and technology partners across the globe. We are extremely excited to have him on board."

As an engineering graduate of the United States Military Academy and former infantry officer, Ramon is well placed to facilitate these enterprise wide PSIM projects. He also holds a Master of International Business (MIB) degree from the University of St. Thomas (Houston).

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CNL Software & Ingersoll Rand Present PSIM for Healthcare

GLOBAL RELEASE - October 28, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will join Ingersoll Rand Healthcare to jointly deliver an education session focusing on PSIM in large environments and specific healthcare applications as part of the ISC Premier Education Series on Wednesday 2nd November 2011 at 1.45pm.

The ISC Premier Education Series is a key industry resource for security and network training and education with a curriculum developed in partnership with the industry through the ISC Education Advisory Board. These sessions are conveniently located on the show floor, so you can visit exhibitors, view the New Product Center, and attend courses, all in one location.

This session titled "The Latest in Healthcare: The PSIM Solution", will help you find out why corporate and healthcare organizations should be looking at Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions to safeguard patients, staff and assets. Learn more about this emerging technology and why consolidating existing disparate systems such as access control, CCTV, fire and intruder alarms (and other non-security systems) into one integrated decision-based system can make facilities more prepared to face risks and security challenges.

The speakers will include Matthew Kushner, (President, CNL Software) and Scott A. Deininger, (Director, Global Technology Ingersoll Rand Healthcare Practice). The key learning objectives of the session will be to demonstrate how to;

1. Mitigate your organization's risk with a PSIM solution
2. Identify three benefits of PSIM technology
3. Determine how the technology can be customized for specific market applications

To find out more about this exciting opportunity click here.

About ISC Premier Education Series
The ISC Premier Education Series is your top industry resource for security and network training and education with a curriculum developed in partnership with the industry through our ISC Education Advisory Board. The Board is comprised of security professionals from all segments of the industry: visionary manufacturers, end users (including law enforcement and campus security), integrators, and education experts. With their guidance, we're able to bring you a meaningful education program to further your career advancement while increasing productivity, efficiency, and knowledge. For more information about ISC NY, click here.

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Aventura and CNL Software Form Technology Partnership

GLOBAL RELEASE - October 20, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and Aventura Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of video surveillance, long range laser/thermal imaging and multi sensor border/perimeter solutions, announced that they have formed a technology partnership, allowing integration of key products into the IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM platform.

This technology partnership was accelerated by a joint US Safe City project which currently secures over 5 Million citizens. Over the past decade, Aventura has seen security evolve from an analog black-box world consisting of cameras and VCR's to the world of video intelligence, server-based technology, advanced interoperability and enterprise solutions. Integrating with an enterprise level PSIM solution will enable Aventura customers to integrate their existing security applications and future technologies to create network centric centralized command and control suites.

Frances Cabasso, President of Aventura said, "We are currently seeing a huge shift in the global security industry to open platform solutions that work with other leading manufacturers. Our work with software vendors like CNL Software is proof that we are putting our customers' interest at the forefront of our technology development program. The key to success continues to be offering solutions that are intuitive and easy-to-use while providing the maximum persistent surveillance architecture."

Matthew Kushner, CNL President, of Americas says, "We are pleased to partner with Aventura, they have a strong presence in the US Homeland Defense and Safe City market. We look forward to working with them on a number of projects over the next year."

This TAP partnership will certify seamless bidirectional integration of IPSecurityCenter™ with key surveillance products offered by Aventura Technologies. The TAP program was initiated by CNL to allow interoperability between disparate security technologies and companies. By way of showing a truly open approach to application integration, TAP partners can be provided with a Device Driver Kit (DDK) to design, build, test and provision their products to the entire CNL Partner Ecosystem.

Aventura will be demonstrating their solutions at ISC Solutions, 2nd and 3rd November 2011, in New York, NY - Booth #1458. CNL Software will be hosting an education seminar focused on PSIM for Healthcare at ISC Solutions, For more information, click here.

About Aventura Technologies Inc.
Aventura Technologies manufactures video surveillance cameras, DVR/ NVR's/analytics, long range laser/thermal cameras, multi sensor border/perimeter solutions and an extensive selection of complementary accessories. Innovation, engineering agility and strong strategic relationships allow the Company to provide custom hardware and software solutions. Aventura serves a wide range of including governments, the military and commercial customers. For more information about Aventura Technologies, click here.

About CNL Software
CNL Software is a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software. Its award winning technology is deployed to secure cities, critical resources and global commerce. CNL's software sits at the heart of some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking security integration and business value initiatives in the world. Its work with leading organizations is helping to shape the future of security by offering thought leadership on key issues such as energy reduction, process compliance and business advantage in converged environments.
For more information about CNL Software, click here.

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PSIM for Healthcare at ISC Solutions

ISC Solutions, NYC 2-3 October 2011
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CNL Software to Partner with Mistral to Offer PSIM Solutions

GLOBAL RELEASE - October 12, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces its partnership with Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd., who will offer the internationally acclaimed and globally deployed Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions from CNL Software. These solutions allow organizations to integrate their existing security applications and technologies through its software platforms, thus creating a customized command and control suite.

Through this partnership, Mistral will add CNL Software's highly scalable PSIM solution - IPSecurityCenter™ - to its existing portfolio of Homeland Security solutions. Mistral's Homeland Security group currently offers ready to deploy, proven, high-technology security solutions for strategic and tactical operations for Mass Transit security, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Citizen Security.

Mistral has successfully deployed Mobile and Fixed C4ISR solutions for various State Police departments and critical infrastructure establishments in India. CNL Software has to its credit some of the largest PSIM project implementations in India today. With this partnership, CNL Software will increase its presence in the Indian market and offer its expertise of having worked on some of the largest, most complex security integration projects around the world. IPSecurityCenter is a software-based integration and management platform that allows organizations to react faster and more precisely based on the intelligence aggregated from all of the integrated systems.

Mr. Sanjay Virnave, CEO, Mistral Solutions, said, "We are very happy to partner with CNL Software for offering their PSIM solutions in India. The demand in India is currently for integrated management platforms that can seamlessly integrate with the existing security system components and allow for smooth transition to newer technologies for vigilant security management. We are confident that our partnership with CNL Software will help us address our customer requirements in an efficient and faster manner."

Mr. Adlan Hussain, Marketing Manager at CNL Software, added, "We are pleased to partner with Mistral for deploying our PSIM solutions in the Indian homeland defense market. CNL Software will address three critical security needs - major cities looking to initiate or build on their existing public safety programs, corporations working to centralize security and critical infrastructure protection including transportations hubs, oil & gas plants and utilities & communications facilities. We look forward to a successful association with Mistral, given its expertise and established brand presence in the Indian homeland defense market."

About Mistral Solutions
Mistral is a technology design and systems engineering company providing end-to-end solutions for product design and application deployment. Mistral is focused in three business domains: Product Engineering Services, Defense Solutions and Homeland Security. Mistral provides total solutions for a given requirement, which may include hardware board design, embedded software development, FPGA design, systems integration and customized turnkey solutions. Mistral's strategic partnerships with leading technology companies help provide customers with a comprehensive package of end-to-end solutions.

Mistral's Homeland Security group offers ready to deploy, proven, high-technology security solutions for strategic and tactical operations. Mistral provides solutions for Citizen Security, Mass Transit Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Mobile C4ISR Platforms and other critical security applications.
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About CNL Software
CNL Software is a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software. Its award winning technology is deployed to secure cities, critical resources and global commerce. CNL's software sits at the heart of some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking security integration and business value initiatives in the world. Its work with leading organizations is helping to shape the future of security by offering thought leadership on key issues such as energy reduction, process compliance and business advantage in converged environments.
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Schneider Electric Endura Integrated with IPSecurityCenter™

Indianapolis, IN and Clovis, CA - GLOBAL RELEASE - October 6, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Schneider Electric announce they have completed the integration of the Endura Network Video Management system from Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design and development of next-generation Pelco video security systems, with CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM Solution.

The integration is the result of a close collaboration between the two companies, utilizing the benefits of the Pelco Partner First Technology Development Program. This solution will ensure field integration of critical systems that are both easy and worry free.

The solution will also allow multiple Endura systems to be integrated through one platform, allowing video intelligence to be centrally managed, controlled and shared through a common operating picture for increased situational awareness.

CNL Software has already integrated several key Pelco products into its PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter™. This addition will strengthen the partnership and provide more choices to end users by creating greater integration possibilities between their respective products. It will also ensure the continued on-going support of all product integrations between the two companies.

"Pelco has long demonstrated its commitment to being an Open Systems Provider with successful integrations and partnerships in a wide range of areas, including Command and Control and PSIM," says Stéphane Lantoine, Pelco by Schneider Electric Business Development Manager, Integration EMEA. "We see this security enabling technology as a way of allowing physical security to engage with wider business operations."

Matthew Kushner, President CNL Americas commented, "The addition of the Endura Network Video Management system greatly adds to the extensive list of driver-based integrations we have already created. With its high-performance network-based architecture, it fits well with the enterprise level solutions where PSIM is increasingly specified by end users. We will continue to add more Pelco products to our list of support systems."

About Pelco by Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in building and security management, energy, industrial processes, and data centers. Focused on making enterprises safe and efficient, the company's 100,000+ employees achieved sales of $26 billion in 2010. Pelco by Schneider Electric produces the security industry's most respected offering of discreet security camera domes and enclosures, video matrix systems, virtual matrix, video management software, next-generation DVRs, full HD LCD displays and HD megapixel cameras, IP cameras, and other IP/IT solutions. For additional product or company information about Pelco, click here.

About CNL
CNL Software is a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software. Its award winning technology is deployed to secure cities, critical resources and global commerce. CNL's software sits at the heart of some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking security integration and business value initiatives in the world. CNL's work with leading organizations is helping to shape the future of security by offering thought leadership on key issues such as energy conservation, process compliance and business advantage in converged environments. For more information about CNL Software, click here.

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PSIM Solutions Gain Steam on ASIS floor

SecurityInfoWatch.com September 2011
"Five years ago, you could count the amount of PSIM deployments on two hands," said Matthew Kushner, president of CNL Software. "Now we are talking north of 400 deployments. It is tangible evidence of how the technology can be used to solve problems." Read the Article

CNL Software Receives Expansion Order for Largest City PSIM Solution in the US

GLOBAL RELEASE - September 20, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has received an expansion order for the integration and information management platform for the District of Columbia under their city wide Situation Awareness Program. CNL Software has deployed the largest city wide PSIM solution in the United States today.

The integration program creates a unified and central interface where situational awareness and monitoring requirements of multiple agencies within the District of Columbia can be managed and processed. Over 5,000 CCTV cameras are operating by multiple District agencies. Over the years, each agency has developed its own video control solution to fit its own requirements, with different applications, manufacturers, and control centers. The capability to share video data is critical during extraneous circumstances that require situational awareness above and beyond that of daily operations. Bringing together these various and separate resources onto one platform will ultimately improve emergency preparedness and response.

Following a successful commissioning of the initial phase of the DC Situation Awareness program, the expansion order will add additional agencies to the program and well over 2,000+ CCTV cameras bringing the total to 7,000+ cameras operated by multiple agencies.

The solution provided by CNL Software is one of the most advanced situational awareness systems in use today. CNL's IPSecurityCenter™ provides the integration and management platform to bring together systems from manufacturers including Cisco, Pelco, GE, Dedicated Micros, Bosch, ActiVu, DMP and ShotSpotter. Intelligence will be aggregated by IPSecurityCenter™ from all of these systems to deliver complete situation management capabilities.

Matthew Kushner, CNL President, of Americas says, "This ongoing relationship with the District of Columbia through the expansion of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) fortifies their commitment to lead the way in technology and innovation to create a safe environment for all who reside and travel through DC. It also signals the increase in the overall adoption of PSIM in the Safe City vertical. This expansion, paired with other recent, significant safe city wins, confirms PSIM will continue to be a rapidly adopted platform."

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IPSecurityCenter Selected for One of Largest U.S. Ports

GLOBAL RELEASE - September 19, 2011 - CNL Software was recently selected by one of the largest U.S. Port Authorities to provide the integration and information management platform for port security.

The project consists of multiple ports in the region where container growth and capacity are expected to nearly double from a current 3.5 million containers to 6.5 million containers by 2018.

Heightened security has generated increased investment at numerous critical infrastructure sites across the country. Protecting the port from theft, activism, terrorism and all other forms of crime requires high levels of security. Over the years the port has deployed a wide range of physical security systems to address these security challenges. This latest enhancement will see all of these systems working together through the IPSecurityCenter™ integration and management platform, aggregating intelligence from these to increase situational awareness.

The solution will allow centralized command and control capability for all of the sites from one location. It consists of various security systems and services, including integrated and comprehensive video surveillance, wireless communications, radar, TWIC compliant access control, and a Command & Control solution for the port.

Matt Kushner, President CNL says, "We are pleased that IPSecurityCenter was selected for this critical Homeland Defense initiative. As one of the largest ports in the US and a huge contributor to the US economy, it is essential that security is World-Class. The selection of IPSecurityCenter will ensure they have consistently high levels of emergency preparedness at all times across all sites."

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CNL Software Releases IPSecurityCenter™ v4.5 PSIM

GLOBAL RELEASE - September 16, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of version 4.5 of IPSecurityCenter™, its award winning PSIM software.This latest release, IPSecurityCenter version 4.5 adds a number of new features which allow end users to increase situation awareness and emergency preparedness. It also enhances the user experience, making it easier for them to perform their operations using the updated Human Machine Interface (HMI).

In parallel, enhancements have been made that are designed to support CNL software channel partners to rapidly deploy PSIM solutions for their customers. Some of the key new features are;

Video Export - This offers huge time and cost savings as video from any connected camera, regardless of its geographic location or its manufacturer can be exported for incident investigation. It allows operators to select evidence by selecting cameras from a map, cameras related to an incident, from a list of favourites or by searching for a camera. Once a list of cameras have been specified the operator can select the desired location for the exported video and IPSecurityCenter will then automatically schedule, create and advise when the files are ready.

One IPSecurityCenter user centralises video from over 3000 locations allowing video to be exported from over 10,000 cameras. Prior to this, the organisation was exporting locally and reliant on operatives to transport this evidence, which was time consuming and expensive. This time saving is critical for evidence review when resolving incidents.

Alarm Types - Provide easy management of alarm process configuration. This allows rapid deployment of solutions as alarm configurations can be done through an intuitive wizard based user interface. It also makes it easier to pull in alarms from new systems when extending existing deployments.

Tile Layouts - Provide out of the box access to a wide range of video salvos. Salvos can be created, saved and recalled at any time and are governed by IPSecurityCenter's advanced permission system. A tile layout can contain a mixture of cameras from any supported video system, allowing the operator to access all visual intelligence needed to manage the situation.

Sequences - Provide built-in support for video patrols. A sequence can include cameras from any supported video management system and can recall saved preset positions.

Reporting Interface - Allows report generation from IPSecurityCenter data using standard enterprise business intelligence tools such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and others.

Dashboard - Includes out of the box pre-configured KPI dashboards and expands the user interface dashboard controls.

Jon Lunnerfeldt, Product Manager at CNL Software comments "With every new release IPSecurityCenter increases in sophistication. We are working closely with channel partners, end users and security consultants to add features which answer some of the most difficult challenges faced by the security industry today. Our efforts are not only enabling PSIM to become quicker and easier to deploy, but at the same time we are constantly adding richer features to aid security operations around the globe."

These developments ensure CNL Software continues to lead the PSIM market with product research and innovation as a cornerstone of its activities. It recently launched the IPSCDevNet™, a new concept within PSIM that allows third parties to build integration drivers to the IPSecurityCenter platform.

CNL Software will be demonstrating IPSecurityCenter v4.5 at ASIS 2011 in Orlando. For further information please visit CNL Software in booth #2361 at ASIS or email marketing@cnlsoftware.com.

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CNL Software and PPM 2000 Deepen Partnership

GLOBAL RELEASE - September 15, 2011 - CNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces plans to deepen their existing partnership with PPM 2000 Inc., the world's leading developer of Incident Management software for corporate security departments.

The expanded partnership will increase the interaction between CNL's award winning IPSecurityCenter™ (IPSC) and PPM 2000's Perspective Incident Management software.

In addition to the current link between IPSC and Perspective, IPSC users will now be able to interact with Perspective's Computer-Aided Dispatching and Officer Management module, DispatchLog. By combining IPSC's Process Guidance rules engine with DispatchLog's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), users of the integrated solution will now be able to monitor and respond to events, complete with the timely dispatching of the appropriate officers and agencies.

By implementing a solution that includes IPSC, Perspective and DispatchLog, corporate security departments will be able to manage an event in its entirety; from pre-event planning, to event response, to post-event documentation.

Brian McIlravey, Co-CEO of PPM, remarked, "Expanding the integration to include DispatchLog makes the IPSC/Perspective combination one of the most robust, operational Situation Management products on the market. The matching technologies ensure a seamless, end-to-end Incident Management solution."

Matt Kushner, President of CNL Software Americas, adds, "The partnership and integration with PPM 2000 will enhance the functionality of existing Perspective deployments by utilizing CNL's powerful response plan engine. Our shared commitment to giving customers the tools needed to solve complex business and security challenges was the catalyst to expanding our partnership with PPM 2000. We're excited to continue delivering new, innovative solutions and partnerships to the market."

About PPM 2000
PPM 2000 provides enterprise Incident Management software that helps organizations manage their security, risk management and compliance objectives. Since 1988, thousands of organizations have implemented a PPM system, and the company's clients span all industries and include many of the Fortune 1000. PPM is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. From an activity, to an incident, to an investigation-and from documentation to analysis - PPM 2000 delivers end-to-end Incident Management solutions. For more information on Perspective by PPM 2000, contact PPM toll-free at 1-888-776-9776 or email information@ppm2000.com
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CNL Software Announces IPSCDevNet™

GLOBAL RELEASE - September 08, 2011 - CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces the global release of the IPSecurityCenter Developer Network (IPSCDevNet™), and becomes the first PSIM vendor to build a community of certified driver developers.

The IPSCDevNet™ will provide registered partners with all the tools and support needed to create certified integration drivers to the IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM platform. It will allow the open integration of a wide range of security and environmental management systems, including CCTV, access control, radar, PIDS, and fire.

IPSCDevNet™ partners will have access to a full test suite, which allows low cost, fast and reliable development. Partners are also provided with user guides, reference documentation and fully working examples. Interest among CNL Software channel and technology partners has been high, with a number of certified drivers already in use in installed projects.

Jon Lunnerfeldt, Product Manager at CNL Software comments, "This is a great advancement for the PSIM market. By allowing third parties to develop their own drivers, manufacturers of underlying systems who may have previously held some reservations about sharing their technology can now work within enterprise PSIM projects without sharing their SDKs or APIs. We have invested significantly in creating an environment similar to the app development which has revolutionized smart phones. This creates cost and time reductions for both end users and CNL Software partners. Ultimately, IPSCDevNet™ will provide the PSIM market with added value and greater choice."

CEO, Keith Bloodworth adds, "Our goal at CNL Software is to support an "open" architecture that allows our partners to deliver the best solutions possible to their clients. Some of our competitors use 3rd party products to create drivers but we find it much more advantageous to allow our partners to create the drivers themselves. Not only is it a technically sound approach but one that adds multiple benefits to the partners while simultaneously creating a community dedicated to providing the best solution for the end user."

For more information on IPSCDevNet™, please visit CNL Software in booth #2361 at ASIS 2011 or email marketing@cnlsoftware.com

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CNL Software Accelerates Technology Alliance Program

CNL Software is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Collins as Product Integration Manager. He joins the fast growing Product Management Group at CNL Software, as the company rapidly expands and adds new technology partners.

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CNL Software Combines PSIM with 3D Visualization

CNL Software is pleased to announce a technology partnership with Coherent Synchro, developers of specialized Open 3Dimension Visualization software. The partnership will bring together CNL Software’s industry leading PSIM software with state of the art 3D visualization from Coherent Synchro.

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CNL Software Deploys Largest City PSIM Solution in the US

CNL Software has been selected to provide the integration and information management platform for the District of Columbia under their city wide Situation Awareness Program. CNL Software is in the process of deploying the largest city wide PSIM solution in the United States today.

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IPSecurityCenter PSIM Enhances Security at Delhi Duty Free

CNL Software is pleased to announce that Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS) has chosen to deploy its PSIM software on a Cisco IP physical security network to safeguard merchandise and shoppers. With five locations within the T3, DDFS has thousands of shoppers moving in and out of its stores daily. In order to ensure the safety & security of people and merchandise, and to create a world-class retail experience, DDFS was looking for a solution that provided detailed reporting and the ability to see every item in the stores.

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Latest CNL Channel Alliance Program Training Well Received

CNL Software recently held partner training in Washington, DC. The "IPSecurityCenter Solutions Engineer" training was held over five days and featured a series of hands-on workshops and seminar style sessions. The focused training event is part of CNL Software's Channel Alliance Program (CAP) certification and was attended by several key US partners.

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CNL and Barco Strengthen Technology Partnership

CNL announces it has integrated with the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI router by Barco, a global technology company that designs and develops visualization solutions. The integration strengthens the on-going technology partnership between the two companies, who are currently jointly providing a solution for one of the largest police forces in the UK.

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CNL Continues Expansion, Appoints VP of Marketing

CNL Software is pleased to announce the appointment of John Menzel as Vice President of Marketing. Menzel is a well-respected name in the global security industry, with over fifteen years of senior management experience in a range of successful enterprises. He joins a rapidly growing team at CNL Software, as it continues to expand its activities and dominate the global PSIM market.

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New Partner Solutions Engineer Workshop

CNL Software is pleased to announce the new IPSecurityCenter Solutions Engineer Workshop - Level 1. The course is aimed at partners and covers a range of modules including IPSecurityCenter fundamentals, Building functional units, Complete solution concepts, Advanced device integration and Maintenance & support. Find out more on our Training Page or email info@cnlsoftware.com

Jeremy Morton Named as Director of Sales, CNL Americas

CNL Software is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeremy Morton as the Director of Sales for CNL Americas. Morton brings 8+ years of experience in channel development, product management and sales leadership. He will oversee the US sales operation of CNL.

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Technology Partnership with ObsTek for Port Security

CNL has entered into a technology partnership with Observation Technologies (ObsTek) Inc, developers of Radar Systems.

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Technology Agreement with Ingersoll Rand Healthcare

CNL has entered into an agreement with the Global Healthcare Practice of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments.

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Terry Stutzman Named Senior US Project Manager

Terry is a certified Project Management Professional with 15+ years of experience. He will oversee all US integration projects for IPSecurityCenter, CNL's Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.

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Technology Partnership and Middle Eastern Project with megatel

CNL announces a technology partnership with megatel, a leading developer of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Aviation Industry and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

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Wavestore and CNL Form Technology Partnership

CNL and Wavestore a global provider of professional digital video recorders, jointly announce a technology partnership. The two companies share a view that distributed video intelligence should move away from proprietary technology, which has long been a limiting factor in physical security operations.

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Pixel Velocity and CNL Software Form Technology Partnership

CNL has formed a technology partnership with Pixel Velocity, a world leader in advanced video automation solutions. The partnership will allow Pixel Video Fusion® to be managed through IPSecurityCenter.

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IPSecurityCenter to Protect the Cleveland Water Department

IPSecurityCenter™ has been selected to protect the Cleveland Water Department, the 8th largest water facility in the US. The solution will be delivered by ProTech Security and will provide the integration and information management platform for physical security at the Cleveland Water Department (CWD).

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CNL Expansion Recruitment

Following some substantial project awards, CNL is starting 2011 with a major recruitment drive to secure the most talented individuals in the industry. Find out more on our Careers Page

CNL Partners with MatrikonOPC

CNL has become the newest member to join the MatrikonOPC™ Global Partner Network. CNL will be integrating MatrikonOPC’s full range of OPC Servers to IPSecurityCenter™. With MatrikonOPC’s secure and reliable OPC Servers, CNL customers will be able to easily integrate their automation systems into a single control room solution for complete situation management.

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Frost & Sullivan PSIM Report

LONDON - 16 December 2010 - Physical security information management (PSIM) is becoming fundamental for next-generation, fully integrated physical security systems to offer advanced functionalities and to present a clear return on investment (ROI).

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan Analysis of the Worldwide Physical Security Information Management Market, finds that the world market for PSIM software earned revenues of $80 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $544 million in 2015, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 37.6 percent.

"While PSIM is seeing a higher degree of customisation, coupled with increased connectivity, many market participants believe that PSIM functionality can or should be created with off-the-shelf software and not by customisation options," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Manager Matia Grossi. "It is anticipated that while the standardisation process gains momentum, the need to provide customised solutions will remain dominant in the market."

Software development and processor power have accelerated the adoption of PSIM. Today, the majority of the deployments is made mainly at maritime and airports, with critical infrastructure, homeland security and law enforcement applications. Declining costs and greater sophistication are boosting the adoption of PSIM. The advanced use of wizards and plug-and-play technology makes PSIM solutions viable for large- and medium-sized organisations. As a result, PSIM has extended its boundaries from being limited to critical infrastructure protection and homeland security to the larger corporate market.

The migration of physical security technologies from analogue to IP is enabling easier communication, further fuelling the increased usage of PSIM. At the same time, the increasing recognition of its benefits among both security-critical sectors and non-security-critical ones is also boosting the prospects of PSIM.

"Heightened competition is leading to a fall in price. Inevitably, more competitors means that this technology is becoming more accessible to a wider range of customers," adds Grossi. "CNL, VidSys, Proximex, and NICE with the acquisition of Orsus, are the clear market leaders at the moment and have a real stronghold in the market; these companies are driving PSIM adoption and acceptance."

Ensuring interoperability across different vendors' devices/systems remains a challenge for the market. The physical security market as a whole lacks common, open standards. Thus, virtually, any deployment requires the development of new drivers to integrate various systems. "However, the first steps towards increasing standardization are currently being made in the market from organizations such as ONVIF and PSIA," comments Grossi.

"The capability to intelligently analyse and cross-reference incoming data represents yet another challenge," states Grossi. "With some exceptions, PSIM systems, even today, still process individual alarms."

Despite these challenges, the outlook for the market is optimistic. As the traditional command centre solution providers have started accepting PSIM and end-users are demanding it, PSIM is emerging as a rapidly growing technology category promising increased year-on-year revenues.

If you are interested in more information about this study, please send an e-mail to Joanna Lewandowska, Corporate Communications, at joanna.lewandowska@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, and contact details.

Analysis of the Worldwide Physical Security Information Management Market is part of the Automatic Identification & Security Growth Partnership Services programme, which also includes research in the following markets: World Security Services Market, World Video Surveillance Market, World EACS Market and World Outdoor Perimeter Detection Market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.

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Smarter Response to Threats

A&S Magazine - October 2010
What makes a physical security information management platform good or bad? Reliability and cost effectiveness are key issues, as well as an intuitive user interface suited for different operators. Read the Article

Piecing Together the PSIM Puzzle

A&S Magazine - October 2010
Physical security information management (PSIM) promises to make life easier for security operators. Instead of managing systems separately, PSIM provides a converged platform, bringing the most relevant information to the fore while advising the best course of action. Read the Article

Busting PSIM Myths

A&S Magazine - October 2010
Is PSIM a pricey solution only suited for high-risk facilities? Matthew Kushner, President of the Americas for CNL Software, debunks such claims. Read the Article

CNL Interfaces its IPSecurityCenter™ with the ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System®

CNL is pleased to announces it has implemented a technology interface to the ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System (GLS). The ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System uses wide- area acoustic surveillance coupled with audio analytics for public safety, homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, and military applications. The ShotSpotter GLS greatly aids with violent crime reduction and enhanced physical security and includes an open interface for conveying alerts to complementary systems, such as the IPSecurityCenter.

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Imperial Capital PSIM Whitepaper

Imperial Capital's is a full-service investment bank offering market expertise and research coverage in a wide range of sectors including Defense & Government Services, Security & Homeland Security and Technology. This whitepaper looks at what PSIM offers in the way of command and control/situation management capabilities that VMS and ACS don't, reasons why PSIM has come about, it's applications and who the leading vendors are.

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Meet CNL at ASIS 2010

CNL will join more than 20,000 security professional from around the globe for ASIS International's 56th Annual Seminar & Exhibits. Held in Dallas it promises to be the security industry's most comprehensive education and networking event. Book a demo of this award winning software at ASIS.

Enterprise Security - Go for the Globe by Deborah L. O'Mara

Just what is an enterprise solution and what is this market all about? Suffice to say it has a lot to do with the infrastructure and legacy equipment, the level of analog and IP video, access control and the software running at the protected premises. It's a puzzle if you will, and it's the integrator's job to put the pieces together-using existing and new equipment and software sprinkled with a good knowledge of IT-so the end user can get the solution they need with as little 'pain' as possible. This article looks at how technology is helping integrators find answers. Read the Article

Security Industry Expectations High - Renewal of Growth in 2010 by Jeff Kessler

Major developments in 2010 include:

- Formal industry acceptance of remote, managed access and video monitoring services

- PSIM as a differentiator in obtaining large contracts

- More evidence that the IT "takeover" of the industry is an internal matter, with personnel turning over rapidly instead of the long-feared outside "hordes" of IT integrators taking share

- On a case-by-case basis, vendors, integrators and end-users seemingly settling on a menu of video analytics to provide the highest utility for given projects. This has both improved the reputation of analytics and caused several vendors to integrate (or acquire) analytics as part of their own offerings

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New Threats, New Arsenal

A wave of advanced technology changing the face of airport security - The rapid advancements in technology have enabled passengers to be more efficient and informed. But has airport security changed or evolved? Read the Article

CNL is pleased to announce the launch of its Technology Alliance Program (TAP)

CNL has taken a lead in the PSIM market by initiating this program. It will allow greater interoperability between disparate security technologies, giving End Users the ability to create optimised solutions for risk reduction within their organizations. Download Press Release

Join the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Group on LinkedIn

PSIM is the latest technology making physical security operations more connected, efficient and effective. The PSIM Group brings together users, integrators, consultants and manufacturers of Physical Security Information Management software to share ideas, thought leadership, tips, tricks, future developments and more!. Join the group

Software locates usable information from a mass of data

There's a contradiction built into the idea of an integrated security system. The perfect security system would monitor every square inch of a protected area, send an instant alarm, swing surveillance cameras into place, deny access to intruders and allow access to authorized personnel the instant an event occurs. Although everything would be viewed, the system should only respond to events that concern security. How, from a mass of data, does one distill usable information? With more data, it is harder to know what's significant, but if there's not enough data, something important might get missed. Download Article

Selling PSIM: Sophisticated Security Management Need Sophisticated Sales Techniques

Physical security information management (PSIM) is an important new technology solution that enables end user organizations to integrate different types of security systems, such as access control and video. PSIM systems also provide logical control that correlates events from multiple systems to screen out false alarms and automatically brings crucial alerts to the attention of the organization's security staff. Download Article

Southwest Join CNL Technology Alliance Program

CNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has announced a partnership with Southwest Microwave Ltd a global leader in the design and manufacture of high security outdoor perimeter security systems, based in Worcestershire. Download Press Release

Count Them Down: Integrators Name Top 5 Technologies for 2010

New technology has steadily changed the way the security industry does business all along; new product offerings are what have kept the market alive. Most recently, however, developing technologies have not only required adoption and adaptation, but complete business model retooling! Read the article here.

High Tech Guarding: Is Security the Steamroller or the Road?

Once a new technology rolls over you, the adage goes, you're either part of the steamroller or part of the road. There has been a lot of tech rocking and rolling when it comes to security staff and their tasks of patrolling, protecting and reporting. In the past, technology used by a security officer was limited to a guard tour system device, a two-way radio, a flashlight and keys. Often there was limited communication and incident reporting was via paperwork and relied heavily on memory. Critical information was not shared effectively. Download Article

Advaita Join CNL Channel Alliance Program

Dubai, UAE and Woking, UK - June 24, 2010 - CNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, today announced it has formed a channel partnership under its Channel Alliance Program (CAP) with Advaita Informatics FZC, a leading provider of software services to the MENA and Asian Oil & Gas Industry. Download Press Release

SeeTec Join CNL's Technology Alliance Program

CNL announces it has formed a technology partnership under its Technology Alliance Program (TAP) with SeeTec, one of the leading software products for IP based video security. This TAP partnership will certify seamless bidirectional integration of IPSecurityCenter™ with the rich features offered by the SeeTec 5 NVR system. The partnership was a direct result of a joint project between the two companies, which will allow video intelligence from the SeeTec system to verify detected incidents for complete situation management. Download Press Release

Current Status of PSIM Development

An interview with Matthew Kushner, CNL President, defines the buzzword and brings a number of insights on PSIM. Answering questions such as; What does PSIM offer in the way of command and control/situation management capabilities that video management systems (VMS) and access control systems (ACS) don't? Download Press Release

CNL Announces Strategic Partnership with ESRI

CNL announces a strategic technology partnership with ESRI (UK), the UK's leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) technology.ESRI (UK) will work with CNL through its ESRI Developer program and CNL's Technology Alliance Programme (TAP) to help organisations to think and plan geographically in order to make better decisions, keep communities safe and create a more sustainable world through greater efficiencies. Download Press Release

What Makes PSIM PSIM?

Where physical security information management (PSIM) differs from integrated management is in its scope. Trouble is, there is no defined line that marks where high-end centralized management ends and PSIM begins. The best that can be said is that PSIM is a form of integrated management, but not all forms of integrated management are PSIM. Read the article here.

G4S Technology and CNL form Integration Parntership

CNL's integration with G4S Technology will allow customers complete situational management capabilities, process guidance, auditable compliance and the ability to work with technologies such as GIS mapping, GPS tracking, PIDS and analytics, all managed seamlessly. Download Press Release

CNL announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with Geoquip Ltd

Geoquip have a suite of industry leading products in key security areas including detection, detection/prevention, system management, instant & portable and permanent systems. The partnership through CNL's Technology Alliance Programme (TAP), will ensure Geoquip products such as Defensor™ are certified to work with IPSecurityCenter. Download Press Release

CNL announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with AMAG Technology

AMAG Technology offers intelligent networked solutions scaled to manage security management challenges from small, remote facilities to multi-national organizations located around the globe. The partnership will ensure seamless bidirectional integration between IPSecurityCenter™ and the Symmetry suite of products including access control, video, visitor management, smart card and biometrics. Download Press Release

CNL and PPM 2000 form Technology Partnership

CNL announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with PPM 2000 Inc., developers of Perspective by PPM 2000™ the world's leading Incident Reporting & Investigation Management software. The partnership will see the two companies working closely to create seamless end to end solutions giving organisations complete emergency preparedness, event management and post event reviewing of an incident. Download Press Release

CNL Enters Partnership with CIBER

CIBER Federal, a division of CIBER announced today that it is partnering with CNL. CNL will work with CIBER's Enterprise Security Solutions (ESS) Group, the CIBER organisation that provides end-to-end security solutions for government and commercial clients worldwide. Read the article here

CNL Enters Partnership with SHIELD Safety and Security in the Middle East

CNL announces it has formed a strategic partnership with SHIELD Safety and Security, the Military and Police Supply Division of Bin Salem Holdings. SHIELD is dedicated but not limited on serving the needs of Government Security and Industrial Corporations within the Middle East Region. Download Press Release

CNL signs up iValue InfoSolutions as Indian VAD

CNL has signed a national distributor agreement in India with iValue, one of the fastest growing VADs in India. iValue InfoSolutions is focused on helping customers identify, manage & protect "Digital Assets" which are key business differentiators, thus protecting and growing business across India and SAARC geographies Download Press Release

CNL to attend ISNR, Adu Dhabi 2010

We will be attending ISNR in Abu Dhabi, this event addresses the current and future dangers caused by the growing concern of terrorist access to a wide range of materials and technological expertise in the manufacture of NBCWs (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons) and the increasing threats of natural and manmade disasters worldwide. We would like to meet you there, the event will take place between 1 and 3 March 2010. To register or for more information click here.

Visit us on Booth 3240

CNL and Pelco form Technology Partnership

CNL announces it has formed a technology partnership with Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design and development of next-generation video and security systems, as CNL joins the Pelco Partner First Program. CNL recently integrated several key Pelco video products into its PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter. This strategic partnership will see CNL integrating with other leading products from Pelco. It will allow further sharing of SDKs, DDKs and APIs, creating greater integration possibilities between them. Download Press Release