by Brianna Crandall — September 25, 2015—ASIS International, the worldwide organization for security professionals, has selected its 2015 ASIS Accolades Award winners, said to be dominated this year by Internet of Things and ready-for-integration products and services. The awards competition recognizes the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and/or solutions, as evaluated by a team of judges representing end users and experts in security technologies.
The 10 winners will be shown at the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2015), to be held next week (September 28 to October 1) in Anaheim, California. More than 20,000 security, business and government professionals from more than 90 countries are expected to attend. The event’s comprehensive education program will offer 200+ sessions in 25 specialty tracks, addressing the hottest topics in security today, with the exhibits featuring more than 500 companies and their products and services that are transforming the industry.
Accolades Co-Chair Ron Lander, CPP, observed that the “Internet of Things is highly visible among this year’s submissions,” and Co-Chair Howard Belfor, CPP, added, “Innovative, ready-for-integration entries offer a glimpse into some of today’s newest and most exciting offerings. ASIS 2015 attendees will see a vast array of products and services to advance risk mitigation in the exhibit hall this year, along with this year’s Accolades winners.”
The 2015 ASIS Accolades Competition: Security’s Best Award winners are:
Judge’s Choice Award Winner
Amika Mobile Corporation (Booth #3901): AMS Platform for Enterprise Security with Internet of Things
Amika Mobility Server (AMS), an intelligent physical security platform addresses enterprise security with the Internet of Things while monitoring, analyzing, and tracking massive user alert/response and location. It receives thousands of simultaneous events from disparate sensors or recipients triggering cascaded alert/response in real time to any communication layer or device.
ASSA ABLOY (Booth #2815): EcoFlex Electrified Mortise Lock Platform with High Security Monitoring
The EcoFlex electrified mortise lock platform from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT is now available with several high-security monitoring options including end-of-line resistors. Integrating end-of-line resistors into the lock not only eliminates the risk of undetected tampering, but reduces installation costs, simplifies specification, and offers the assurance of a factory installed and tested product.
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand (Booth #2815): HES KS200 Server Cabinet Lock
The HES KS100 Server Cabinet Lock extends access control to protect data center assets from intrusion and expensive downtime. Designed to install on most swing-handle style server rack doors, the KS100 integrates with access control systems via Wiegand wiring in a single-card system. The KS100 supports a robust and flexible SFIC mechanical key override.
MicroPower Technologies (Booth #3273): MicroPower Technologies SOLVEIL HD
SOLVEIL HD is a wireless, solar-powered solution that delivers high-resolution video to ensure increased security protection, rapid investigations and operations monitoring in outdoor environments. The camera delivers 720p megapixel resolution for detailed image capture. Its integrated wireless and solar-power capabilities eliminate the need for power and transmission cabling, reducing upfront costs and installation complexity.
NICE Systems (Booth #601): Product to be Launched at ASIS Seminar and Exhibits
Those interested are encouraged to visit the NICE Systems exhibit to learn more about their award-winning product.
Quantum Technology Sciences (Booth #4147): Quantum QA-100 SADAR
Imagine knowing in real-time a potential threat exists long before a line-of-sight technology does, and tracking that threat’s movement even under cover of dense foliage, terrain, and darkness. QA-100 with SADAR solves that challenge, providing actionable information alerting to, and tracking the presence of, pedestrian and vehicle movement, drones, and tunneling.
SpotterRF, LLC (Booth #1773): The CK2 Spotter Radar
The CK2 Spotter Radar is the most reliable perimeter security sensor. The CK2’s 100m range and 20 degree FOV works when thermal cameras do not, such as during heat, fog, rain or snow. Small as a paperback book, the CK2 is the simplest way to protect your fence.
SRI International (Booth #757): Iris Biometrics-Embedded Enterprise Operations Terminal
The iris biometrics embedded terminal combines access control, workforce management and customized applications to bring cost-effective security to enterprise operations. Face and iris capture technology licensed from SRI is embedded in the hardware. This Android computing platform can optimize physical access while adding a new level of personalization for business efficiency.
SRI International (Booth #757): KEES Residential Smart Lock
The KEES residential door lock combines the accuracy of iris biometrics with the ease of a push-pull handle for simple, keyless access at a glance, eliminating the need to fumble for keys, enter a PIN, or put down groceries. KEES brings the security and convenience of iris to residential properties. Product by KT&C and SRI International.
Stabilitas (Booth #387): Stabilitas, by Stabilitas
Stabilitas helps employees working abroad remain proactively safer, and get help faster in a crisis. Mobile employees can see teammates and nearby security risks, and take necessary precautions. Security managers can view contextual changes and employee locations and easily coordinate support. Stabilitas was inspired from its founders’ military and risk management careers.
All Accolades Awards entrants have been invited to display their entries in the Accolades Showcase in the exhibit hall (Booth #573), and they can be previewed online now at the Accolades site. Additionally, the winning entries will be highlighted, along with other new products, during the Seminar’s “What’s New on the Floor” session. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will open on Monday. For a preview of all entrants, visit the Accolades Web page.
