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I am visiting IFSEC for the first time in several years, and one revelation is how well the event reflects the increasingly global - and diverse - nature of the security market. On the second day of the show, I was struck by the diversity of attendees, apparent in the many languages you hear spoken in the exhibit hall. I also kept coming upon confirmation of the variety of global security companies from around the world who are exhibiting at the event -- another reflection of a thriving worldwid...

IHS published the estimates through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software (VMS) in 2013 in a market worth more 900 million dollars, according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions analysed (EMEA, Americas, China, an...

It took a crowded ride during rush hour on the London “Tube” to get me there, including multiple transfers, but the first day of IFSEC at its new venue, the ExCel in London, yielded a couple of newsy announcements and busy traffic at many of the stands. The industry is still reeling from bombshell news last week of the acquisition of Milestone by Canon. The ink may be barely dry, but the agreement was celebrated at IFSEC with a press event and big photo opportunity involving Rokus v...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced its continued expansion in the European market with sales figures for Q1 2014 that are 78% year on year higher than 2013. Realising the huge potential of Europe to help increase its global sales and growth, March Networks is now focused on expanding its business in key verticals in this region such as banking, retail and transportation segments, as well as horizontal industries that will benefit from i...

Karl will be responsible for working with partners and customers to specify and deliver projects based on March Networks’ solution March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, has announced the appointment of Karl Pardoe, as Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Pardoe comes to the company with over twenty years’ experience in the electronic security and CCTV industry and has built his expertise in March Networks’ core f...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the introduction of the revolutionary MPX DVR and camera line-up, offering megapixel resolution over standard coaxial / UTP cable at price levels well below IP. The new M3400 Series MPX DVR and compatible MPX Cameras provide an affordable and simple-to-use HD system with advanced features, without any networking complexities. MPX offers an ideal retrofit solution for end-users employing D1 / 960H analog systems who wish to upgrade to High Definition picture qual...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of three new lines of its industry-leading thermal security cameras. In all there are 12 new models ranging from the BT-Series mini-bullets with 50° and 25° fields of view, to the DT-Series PTZ dome cameras with sensor resolutions up to VGA and fields of view as narrow as 9°. Providing superior video security day and night, thermal cameras need no additional illumination infrastructure while still giving you unmatched intrusion detection...

FLIR Systems is proud to introduce FLIR Cloud™, an easy-to-use cloud-enabled service platform that offers instant remote access to FLIR security products using a smartphone / tablet (iOS / Android™), PC, or Mac. FLIR Cloud services carry a range of exciting benefits, not only for the end-user, but for dealers as well. FLIR Cloud ensures reliable connectivity with a quick and simple 3-step setup process that makes complicated networking and port forwarding a relic of the past. Simply...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of a variant to its popular, industry-leading FC-Series S thermal cameras: the FC-Series R will combine all of the popular attributes of the FC-Series S with a new non-contact temperature measurement capability. The new FC-Series R cameras’ on-board, non-contact temperature measurement capabilities are normally found only in much more expensive camera systems. This creates a true dual-role camera that provides rock-solid perimeter intrusion de...

IHS found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform VMS for more than a decade Milestone Systems has again been ranked the number one global video management software provider in terms of revenue according to the latest analysis from IHS Inc. Research from the IHS Technology Video Surveillance Intelligence Service has found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform video management software (VMS) for more than a decade. Mil...

Emza will introduce its WS1 new single channel video encoder for D1 analog cameras and WE3, video sensor Come and see the new generation line of WiseEye products including the WE3, Emza’s new all-in-one outdoor, alert notification video sensor for variety of outdoor applications including remote sites, substations, utilities, solar farms, wind turbines, construction sites, car dealers, airports, communication towers Emza will introduce also the WS1 (WiseShiled-1), new s...

Low-light imaging has historically been a problem for megapixel cameras. Arecont Vision, like other megapixel camera manufacturers, has struggled to solve the dilemma of low-light images, which are plagued by noise, smearing of video, high bit rates (requiring additional storage) and loss of colour. Arecont Vision says it now has the answer, dubbing it STELLAR technology. The “LL” in the middle of STELLAR stands for “low-light;” the entire acronym sta...

IHS forecasts that the pace of transition will continue to be rapid in 2014 and 2015 before slowing slightly from 2016 onwards The world market for video surveillance equipment grew by almost 7% in 2013.This is according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The service also reveals that the ongoing transition from analogue to network equipment accelerated in the same year with revenues from network higher in all fo...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, presents the latest in reliable and convenient biometric technology with its Schlage Handkey II. Ideal for use in a whole host of applications from health clubs and childcare centres, through to laboratories and prisons, Allegion’s access control reader utilises field-proven hand geometry technology. It successfully maps and verifies the size and shape of a person’s hand in less than one second, making it ideal for...

Jorge will direct and provide leadership for Samsung’s fast growing business development team Jorge Gomez has been appointed Vice President of Business Development for Samsung Techwin for Europe, Russia and CIS. Jorge is a seasoned security industry professional whose expertise and extensive knowledge of video surveillance and integrated security solutions has been acquired during successful spells at some of the industry’s leading players, including Honeywell, Th...

The Seagate® Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD delivers high capacity without sacrificing performance for reliable access to bulk storage of unstructured data. Provides a 25% nearline performance boost over competitive offerings to help meet your Service Level Agreements Helps to lower your TCO by providing the highest capacity drive to meet your expansive data growth Built on a field-proven, eighth-generation platform and optimised for 24×7 storage environments Provides secure bulk da...

Seagate expands video hard drive offerings to a 2.5” HDD platform to support 24x7 applications. Purpose-built 2.5” video drives designed specifically for STB and DVR manufacturers Video HDD optimised for streaming, recording and playback of your favourite video content Entry level or home surveillance video storage solution Industry leading AFR of 0.55% 3-year limited warranty  Video HDD vs Desktop Hard Drive Purpose-Built DVR Surveillance StorageDesigned specific...

SALTO uses digital communications instead of paper to conserve trees and help minimise environmental impact World Environment Day ('WED') is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise global awareness of environmental issues as more and more people look to preserve the precious resources and environment of planet Earth. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 as the ‘people’s day’ for doing something positive for the environment, with the fi...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, has announced the full integration of its 29 models of megapixel cameras with the award-winning Milestone XProtect® open platform video management software, with the Milestone Device Pack 7.3 released most recently. As one of the few manufacturers with in-house design and production capabilities, Surveon offers a full line of IP cameras and RAID NVR with enterprise storage to furnish partners with end-to-end professional surveillance soluti...

NICE Situator was selected as the centrepiece of the integrated management centre that will oversee safety and security NICE Systems recently announced that a large city in Brazil has implemented NICE Situator to help secure its community and next week’s 2014 FIFA World Cup, taking place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, 2014. NICE Systems will continue working with local authorities following the tournament as part of a broader safe city initiative, to protect its mill...

Ever wish your smart phone could see in the dark? Sure you have, and FLIR Systems has just the gadget to make it possible. It’s the FLIR One, the “first personal thermal imaging device for consumers,” introduced earlier this year. Now available for the iPhone, with a version for select Android models coming soon, the product sells for less than $350. It allows its users to “see what the naked eye can’t.” According to the manufacturer, FLIR One “provides...

Lumidigm can now provide local support for its biometric solutions to European customers Lumidigm, part of HID Global, recently announced that it is expanding the distribution channel in Europe of its high performing multispectral imaging biometric sensors with the appointment of MTRIX as an authorised distributor of Lumidigm products. MTRIX is based in northern Germany and will concentrate on continental Europe, primarily in the enterprise market with a focus on healthcare an...

As security systems age, their components become obsolete, end users outgrow them, or end users may be faced with expensive and time consuming upgrades. Users can spend months researching new solutions or take a chance on a lengthy upgrade with unforeseen challenges and costs. Both options include finding money in the budget for a new system, upgrades or labour expenses that often were not planned for or expected. However, Kim Rahfaldt, Public Relations Manager at AMAG Technology,...

Wavestore will demonstrate how its open platform VMS can work in harmony with other solution providers Wavestore’s ongoing commitment to work closely with third party security solution providers will be highlighted at IFSEC International 2014. IP and 360 degree cameras, as well as software from a large number of technology partners, will be installed on stand D1350 in order to demonstrate how Wavestore’s open platform video management software (VMS) can work in ha...

My last few airplane trips have included a fun surprise at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening line – I was invited to enter the TSA Pre-Check line, where you get to keep your shoes on and your laptop in your bag, among other benefits. It’s also a shorter line that goes faster. I had heard about the Pre-Check line from my neighbour, who described his complex process of applying for the perk. What I have since deduced is that the TSA has also been allo...

“Our mission should be to avoid the unmanageable and manage the unavoidable.” I heard that sentence in a completely different context recently, but it seems to summarise well the mission of the security market. If a security professional can avoid the unmanageable, (by logic) he or she can manage whatever else happens (the rest). Avoiding the unmanageable involves using whatever deterrents or preventive measures (including various technologies) to keep things from happening that ca...

The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has increased its sales support for the European market with the addition of four new regional sales managers. The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth. “The addition of these four seasoned industry professionals i...

AXIS M30 and AXIS P33 series ultra-compact fixed dome cameras were chosen for the SuperGroup UK installation International apparel brand SuperGroup has turned to Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, to replace its legacy, outmoded surveillance system in order to improve safety and security across its European store network. Founded in 1985, SuperGroup has developed to design and sell a wide range of premium men’s and women’s clothing under its...

Looking at electronic access control (EAC) from an applications perspective is very helpful to security professionals when analysing how to best protect a facility and its people. The fact is, no two doors are alike and no two end users are alike. Breaking down individual doors into a series of classifications can be most helpful in assuring that the EAC is performing to the highest standards that the budget allows. Karen Keating, Allegion Portfolio Marketing Manager, Electro...

According to IHS’s 2014 report on access control, the Middle East and African regions are forecast to be worth about $180 million in 2014 The EMEA region continued to make strides toward recovery in 2013 and is expected to see moderate growth from 2014 through 2015 for traditional electronic access control. For traditional access control, IHS has estimated growth of about 3.1%in 2014. When including electronic locks (mechatronic, digital cylinder and electromechanical),...