Kuwait News

Oncam's seminars will focus on the application of 360-degree surveillance technology Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced that it will host three seminars to coincide with IFSEC International 2016, being held June 21st-23rd, 2016, at the ExCel London. Focused on the retail and education vertical markets, the seminars will feature representatives from both analytics company Video Analysis Solutions (VAS) and educatio...

  Hanwha Techwin will demonstrate how its WiseNet cameras are helping end-users achieve maximum value Hanwha Techwin has announced that the theme for its stand at IFSEC International 2016 is ‘A Bright and Secure Future’. Introducing new solutions Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., Managing Director, Hanwha Techwin Europe, explains the thinking behind the theme. “This is a very exciting time for Hanwha Techwin. We have a clear view on the future direction of our c...

Does seeing video cameras at a location make you feel safer or less safe? Do you feel better to know that video surveillance is capturing everything that happens, thus discouraging crime? Or do you think: What kind of neighbourhood (or store) is this that needs a CCTV camera watching everything? Do you feel more secure when the security guard at the hotel elevator asks to see your room key? Do airport screenings ease your mind about getting on an airplane with 100 strangers? The “perceptio...

SSAIB can now provide an assessment service for organisations seeking certification against the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice SSAIB, the UK and Ireland-based certification body with some 1700 registered firms, will be exhibiting on stand G500 at IFSEC. SSAIB’s appearance at the three-day show follows its full programme of regional forum events held in the first half of 2016, including locations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere around the UK. S...

FaceSenitel allows registered users to pass through security doors without cards, tokens or codes At IFSEC International 2016, pioneering facial recognition specialist Aurora will unveil a world-first in access control technology: a system that allows registered users to open doors simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards or PINs.Facial recognition The breakthrough access control system integrates Aurora’s AI-powe...

Organisations have a duty of care to protect their employees wherever they work. But in the increasingly complex world that we all live in, the ability to deliver a risk-commensurate and cost-efficient security programme that adds real value to a business is extremely challenging, according to IFSEC International 2016 speaker Frank Cannon. He will be speaking on developing an employee security awareness programme in the Security Management Theatre at IFSEC International in London o...

IPVideo Corporation, Bay Shore, New York, recently announced a new OEM agreement with Milestone Systems Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, in an effort to provide deeper and wider options in its portfolio of video management solutions. According to Steve Rice, Director of Business Development, the partnership will allow the company to reach a broader number of enterprise customers and provide them with distinct choices – and two completely different video management system (VMS) offerings. On the t...

Porter will tell IFSEC attendees about an upcoming National Surveillance Camera Strategy The Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, Tony Porter, will be speaking at IFSEC International 2016 on how compliance with the U.K. Surveillance Camera Code of Practice can ensure that CCTV systems are operated proportionately, transparently and effectively. Porter has certainly been busy in the two years since his appointment by the Home Secretary. He has the difficult...

360 Vision’s Predator, Centurion, Black Hawk and Predator Stainless Steel PTZ cameras can be seen at the exhibition Supporting the security industry’s leading manufacturers and solutions providers, CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, will be fielding a massive range of their high-performance surveillance cameras at IFSEC 2016. Camera displays To be found on five different IFSEC stands, 360 Vision’s high-performance Predator, Centur...

These Axis cameras specialise in assessing details of interest, making them idealfor indoor and outdoor perimeter security across a variety of vertical markets Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has introduced two multisensor panoramic cameras, allowing a high definition, uninhibited view of large areas that would traditionally require a large number of separate devices. These latest additions make high end surveillance more accessible to businesses, redu...

The growing sales of IP-based solutions in the surveillance market is a well-discussed topic. Security companies are rushing to grab a slice of this lucrative pie. However, at the same time, analogue surveillance systems have continued to retain their appeal for many end users. Aware of this demand, some companies have continued to develop technology for analogue solutions despite the IP trend. One company driving this force is Nextchip, the company behind AHD™. Up until rec...

A public facility with too much security or the wrong kind  of security can discourage the public from visiting (Photo credit: Steve Williams Photography) The lethal November 2015 terrorist attacks against several soft targets in Paris have inspired changes in security at facilities considered soft targets across the United States and around the world. Today’s security directors well understand that “it can happen here.” To be clear, it probably won&rs...

Genetec will offer previews of new technologies and launch their new Security Center subscription model at IFSEC 2016 Genetec Inc., a provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites IFSEC International 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience centre at stand # F550 for demonstrations and previews of technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. The conference takes place from 21-23 June at th...

CNL and ATEC Fire and Security will host sessions for end users, consultants, integrators and technology vendors alike CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces that it will be partnering with ATEC Fire and Security to hold a number of education sessions at IFSEC International around creating value in today’s security environment. The sessions will cover topics that will be of interest to end users, consultants, integ...

Matrix will showcase its news products across access control, time-attendance and video surveillance areas Matrix, a leading manufacturer and exporter of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC 2016, London, UK from 21st to 23rd June 2016. IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, welcomes over 27,000 global security professionals to have a glimpse into the latest technological innovations and hear from industry leaders within the secur...

The Innovation Talks will include two presentations from John O'Donnell, Product Manager at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt has announced that it will host a series of free to attend Innovation Talks at IFSEC International 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. Experts from the company will be joined by guest speakers from its technology partners, who will offer insight and guidance on a number of hot topics that are currently affecting the security industry. Each...

AXIS Companion line is a complete professional security system for small businesses helping owners focus on enhancing business Axis Communications will be demonstrating its newly launched video surveillance solution at IFSEC International 2016, the AXIS Companion line, developed to address the small business segment. Responding to the market’s need for a simple, cost-effective solution, it has been crafted for small businesses such as shops, restaurants and offices that...

Veracity's “direct-to-disk” concept completely removes the need for NVR servers Veracity, provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, will be demonstrating the unique benefits of TRINITY™ and its simplified system architecture which records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE™, a surveillance storage system, uniquely and specifically designed for video surveillance...

Hikvision website’s “Security Center” provides cybersecurity informationand tools for integrators and end users The time is now to address the impact of cybersecurity threats on the IP video market. In the case of video surveillance systems, the main motives of cyber-attackers are usually to either cover up video evidence of crimes or to gain access to video that should be private. “The use of video surveillance is growing across North America, not j...

ONVIF's 1.0 Core Specification debuted in 2008 at Security Essen The adoption of the ONVIF protocol by manufacturers continues to grow. Last year, the number of member companies in the ONVIF forum exceeded 500 and more than 5,000 products are currently certified on the ONVIF website. How did ONVIF achieve this amazing result and experience this wild adoption? More than a decade ago, every manufacturer was defining their own protocols and pushing for Video Management Software...

Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K At IFSEC 2016, Sony will be showcasing its latest range of IP video solutions to show visitors how video surveillance and monitoring in 4K delivers more detail and extra intelligence in cities, transport hubs, commercial and industrial environments. Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K, providing crystal cle...

Standardisation means that customers can use multiple electronic offline locks and handle them in the same way Nedap Security Management, the developer of the first open security management platform AEOS, is demonstrating the open standard for electronic offline locks at both the Nedap and the Assa Abloy stand at IFSEC 2016. Visitors to stand F1475 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of the Open Security Stand...

Multiple trends point to a maturing video analytics market that is poised to meet or even exceed customer expectations Systems that use video analytics, also known as video content analysis, have a chequered history in the security market. Since the technology was introduced amid much fanfare a dozen or more years ago, opinions about video analytics have sometimes been undermined by systems that did not live up to the initial hype. In fact, early failures continue to taint per...

The landscape for end-to-end solutions is not designed to address thelong-term evolving needs of customers The video surveillance industry has reached an important crossroads where manufacturers can choose to continue in one direction that solely focuses on their own products and profits, or to move forward in another direction that emphasises building partnerships for the greater good of the community. On one side lies the short road of end-to-end, proprietary solutions fro...

GARDiS features an intuitive interface, designed and built directly around the needs of users and operators Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving a sneak preview of its new forthcoming GARDiS software on stand F1200 at this year’s IFSEC International. TDSi will also be demonstrating how its systems can integrate with those of other key manufacturers including Milestone, ASSA ABLOY, Texecom and SimonsVoss at show, which runs from 21st to 23rd June...

The BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with the majority of leading access control systems BioConnect and Suprema have announced Suprema's launch of the BioConnect Identity Platform. Developed by BioConnect, Suprema's long-standing strategic partner in North America, the BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with majority of the leading access control systems in the global secur...

IFSEC will feature a dedicated Smart Security Zone highlighting developments & technology inSmart Buildings and Home Automation Comelit UK will be returning to IFSEC International 2016 on stand G900. This year, the company will be showcasing a new range of home automation-compatible monitors, CCTV products, internal video and audio monitors and external door entry panels. Building further on last year’s successful launch of Comelit’s intelligent home automation...

PANCOM and PAC will showcase their product ranges and security solutions, including multi-site integrated systems High level integrated security systems specialist PACOM and access control solutions manufacturer PAC will be exhibiting together at this year’s IFSEC (21st-23rd June at ExCel, London) to showcase their product ranges and security solutions, from multi-site integrated systems to single door controllers. Integrated security management PACOM, a global leade...

Qognify/Vanderbilt integration enables optimal handling of scenarios triggered by alarm panels, motion detectors, and other smart intrusion detectors Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that it has completed the integration of Vanderbilt’s SPC Intrusion Detection system with its market-leading Situation Management solution, Situator. The integration was initially designed for a security-conscious customer in the banking sector, and is now available to customer...

The integration of H.265 technology may be hindered by the availability of optimised H.264 best encoding for surveillance systems Video compression technology has been a crucial element in surveillance system design since the advent of Internet Protocol (IP) in the 1990s. Since that time, standards for video encoding have been explored in various capacities. Currently, the industry is all abuzz around H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding – the next iteration beyond H.264,...