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The ROS consists of a high-security camera inside the secure room paired with an Audio Visual Unit (AVU) outside the monitored area Sovereign Fire and Security has released a room observation system (ROS) to promote the welfare of vulnerable people in secure hospitals, mental health units, immigration centres and any kind of detention facility. The product will oversee duty of care but at the same time protect staff from spurious claims of mistreating or neglecting inmates. E...

LOCKEN’s cylinders allowed 21st century technology to be installed in doors over 100 years old Lincoln’s Inn is the earliest of the four Inns of Court in London, which houses a society of lawyers and judges, and is recognised as one of the world’s most prestigious professional bodies of barristers. With its origins dating back to the 1400s, all of the buildings and architecture are of huge historic significance, which is why security and access control at the...

The StaySafe smartphone app offers high level of security, without the expense of additional security technology Optical measuring solutions provider GOM UK, whose clients include many major automotive & aerospace companies, is utilising innovative lone worker security solution, StaySafe. The app, which tracks an employee’s location via GPS and alerts their manager if they do not check-in within a specified time, will be used to ensure that GOM’s engineers are...

IFSEC is seeing an influx in attendance of influential government officials and senior decision-makers from the private sector IFSEC International 2016, which takes place 21-23 June at ExCeL London, has confirmed that Thailand’s Chief of Police and Malaysia’s second-highest ranked police official will attend this year’s event. The president of the Asia Pacific Security Association’s (APSA) Malaysia chapter has also confirmed that he will attend Europe&...

Dermot will continue to grow sales in both domestic and international security markets Redvision is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Grace as its new managing director. Dermot will continue to grow sales in both domestic and international security markets for the successful UK CCTV manufacturer. Security industry experience Dermot brings with him a wealth of security industry experience. As sales director for Norbain, Dermot played a pivotal role in growing the...

Though primarily developed for consumer electronic devices, the advantages ofH.265 compression technology make it ideal for the world of physical security Ever since digital video systems were introduced the race was on to develop compression technologies to reduce runaway bandwidth and storage consumption. We’ve watched the industry roll out MJPEG, MPEG and H.264 advanced compression standards in direct response to each innovation. With adoption of HDTV and 4K solutions...

Drones can satisfy five commercial needs, today: surveillance, patrolling,incident response, mapping and site assessment The military uses drones. So do the police. Drones serve as weapons and surveillance tools.Today, businesses and institutions are applying drone technology to a variety of private security surveillance challenges. Private uses include patrolling facilities and installations such as pipelines from the sky. To be sure, private contractors sometimes weaponise d...

Automated CCTV lip reading is challenging due to low frame rates and smallimages, but the University of East Anglia is pushing the next stage of this technology Scientists at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, are working on the next stage of automated lip reading technology that could be used for deciphering speech from video surveillance footage. The visual speech recognition technology, created by Dr. Helen Bear and Professor Richard Harvey of UEA’s S...

Fermax, the video door entry system and buildings solutions manufacturer, was the first awarded company of the night On the 12th of May the Mediterranean Marketing Club (Club Marketing Mediterraneo) experts granted Fermax the prize in the category of “Company with the best international trajectory in the diffusion of its brand”. This award recognises the work done abroad by Fermax over the years. The prize was given by Mónica Cucarella, General Director of V...

The Torridon Hotel has benefited from MOBOTIX video security including advanced thermal imaging MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project for the Torridon Hotel that has upgraded its CCTV to take advantage of state of the art MOBOTIX video security including advanced thermal imaging technology. The Torridon Hotel Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, the To...

Zetron will highlight several of its most advanced solutions at the Critical Communications World conference Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, will feature several of its newest and most advanced solutions in stand B22 at the Critical Communications World (CCW) conference being held at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31st May–2nd June, 2016. Featured solutions AcomNOVUS co...

The rack mounted Q, V and X Series servers are supplied with V6 of Wavestore’s award-winning VMS embedded directly onto their Linux operating systems. Wavestore has introduced three new ‘off the shelf’ servers to provide installers and systems integrators with increased flexibility on how they can deploy its Video Management Software (VMS). Wavestore’s award-winning VMS The rack mounted Q, V and X Series servers, which are available in pure IP or Hybr...

The C•CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control systems that require varying levels of security for interior and exterior access points Tyco Security Products announces the integration of its C-CURE 9000 security and event management system from Software House with SALTO offline locks for seamless access control of an entire building through a single user interface. Interior and exterior security The C-CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control...

Marc brings a solid knowledge of IP and conventional CCTV system design and support to his new role 360 Vision Technology, the leading British CCTV design & manufacturing company, has announced the recruitment of Marc Wesley, who joins the company in the role of Southern Sales Manager. Expert CCTV knowledge With nearly 30 years' experience in the electronic security industry, Marc brings a solid knowledge of IP and conventional CCTV system design and support to his new r...

The new venue will allow a range of sectors, including CCTV and security, to witness the state-of-the-art products Control room video wall and audio visual experts eyevis UK have launched a new North West England demonstration venue so potential customers can see their ground-breaking technology in action. The move will allow a wide range of sectors, including CCTV, security and traffic control to witness at first hand the state-of-the-art products which can help them. The v...

Might the future of video surveillance include the use of intelligent contact lenses that incorporate tiny built-in cameras that can record video at the blink of an eye? It seems a little far-fetched, but it’s definitely an idea that’s on the drawing board. Three tech giants – Google, Samsung and Sony – have all sought to patent designs for intelligent contact lenses that include built-in CMOS camera sensors that record video, follow a person’s gaze and are contro...

The leading European think tank welcomes David Birch and Tony Fish, renowned digital identity experts EEMA, the leading independent European think tank focusing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things and mobile applications, today announced that David Birch and Tony Fish have been co-opted to its board of directors. About David Birch David Birch is an internationally recognised thought leader in the fields of digit...

Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys ASSA ABLOY showcase additions to their core range of card- and key-based access control solutions at IFSEC 2016, in Hall 7, Stand E1100. Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control product lines are also e...

With its new strategic investor Konica Minolta, MOBOTIX aims at improving its leading camera technology In the course of the closing of the acquisition of a 65% stake in MOBOTIX by Konica Minolta, Inc. (“Konica Minolta”), Kunihiro Koshizuka, Director and Senior Executive Officer at Konica Minolta, was appointed as a new member of the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG. The Management Board of MOBOTIX AG is looking forward to working with Kunihiro Koshizuka, responsi...

Maintenance is very important in terms of security. Damaged locks & chains are things opportunist thieves look out for According to recent research by The Crime Prevention Website, one in three households have a shed that is easy to break into, providing a prime target for thieves looking for a high value opportunity, or even tools to gain access your home. Dr Steffan George, Development Director of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) – the leading trade associat...

The cameras are quick and simple to configure from Grundig’s new GRN range of NVRs, using an on-screen display Grundig Security’s new Connect IP, 3MP cameras come in vandal dome, flat dome and bullet camera housings. They feature an extended operating temperature range; comprehensive built-in analytics; intuitive set-up; extensive IR illumination distances; edge recording; and dual power support. Connect IP, 3MP camera range The Connect IP vandal dome has a 2...

Hikvision, the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Pyronix, the UK-based intrusion alarm security firm. Hikvision plans to apply Pyronix expertise and know-how in intrusion detection systems to its leading position in the video surveillance market. Hikvision UK growth plans Julie Kenny CBE DL, Founder of Pyronix, said: “This acquisition represents a huge opportunity for Pyronix, Rotherham, and the region. The foreign direc...

The system enables secure proof-of-presence with frictionless authentication using HID Trusted Tag Services HID Global®, worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has been selected by CityPoint to streamline security and management systems for its 35-story office building used by thousands of people on a daily basis in London, UK. Securing CityPoint staff In partnership with MyTAG.io, HID Global’s cloud-based services and N...

Hikvision captured high-quality footage for live streaming & detail for analysing game play for training purposes Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, recently supported the FINA Women's Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament by donating an end-to-end HD surveillance system to capture the event’s thrilling action. Live streaming & action playback Hosted by GZC DONK, a merger between th...

What's the Technology Report about? This SourceSecurity.com Technology Report will look at how cybersecurity risks of video surveillance systems can be minimised, and highlight the role manufacturers, installers/integrators and end users should play to make IP video systems as safe from cyber-attack as humanly possible. Manufacturers, in particular, are stepping up to drive the industry’s efforts, and Hikvision USA is a leader in educating the market to address...

Thinking Space will be bringing their latest solutions and innovative applications for security environments to their stand Thinking Space Systems are delighted to announce that they will be returning once again this year to IFSEC International. Held at Londons’ ExCel arena, the three day leading security event will run from 21st to 23rd June, with the Thinking Space stand being H1070; a different stand number but the usual spot. Controlling your workspace Thinking Sp...

 More than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s IFSEC International event ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it will be a sponsor of IFSEC International 2016 in London, 21st-23rd June, 2016, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s eve...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM offering contains 72 door objects that can be used in standard applications such as corridors and offices As the first doorset manufacturers to launch a BIM offering, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has begun to receive requests for its BIM objects, following the deadlines passing for both the use of BIM on all Government projects and the adoption of the Government Soft Landings process. BIM applications ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM off...

Safety is top of mind for these delegates who took part in the most recent industrial door Safety Diploma course More than 700 people have now successfully completed safety training since the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) first set up its Safety Diploma scheme. Scheme expanding to wider range of industries This number is set to rise significantly following the expansion of the scheme to cover a wider range of industry sectors. The DHF pioneered the Safety Diploma sche...

The contract for the tenanted office buildings will include manned guards providing front of house/concierge services Trigion Security Services has signed a tailor-made contract with a prestigious London managing agent, to provide security at its properties in Savile Row, Berkley Street and Duke of York Street in London. Front of house services The contract for the tenanted office buildings will include manned guards providing front of house/concierge services. Trigion offer...