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Avoiding the cybersecurity risks of cloud-based security solutions

Cloud connectivity can provide a linkage between the mobile users and the facilities and systems they want to interact with From enterprise applications to small businesses, schools, health care facilities and beyond, investments in physical security systems provide valuable resources to help protect people, property and assets – and ultimately the financial security and well-being of the organisation. As need and demand for better security has dramatically increased ove...

Attendance of influential Police Chiefs from Thailand and Malaysia for IFSEC International 2016

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&...

Why surveillance professionals find H.265 video compression so appealing

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...

New capabilities to drone technology reflect expanding range of commercial security applications

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...

Lost for words? Automated lip reading technology deciphers speech in silent CCTV images

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...

Arteco showcased Video Event Management Software systems, Open Connector and Event Analytics at Securex South Africa 2016

Arteco engaged with its network of integrators and distributors in the region to showcase open platform solutions Arteco, global provider of video event management systems software solutions, will attend the Securex South Africa Conference and Expo, May 24-26, 2016. The conference will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, where Arteco will showcase its line of highly streamlined Video Event Management Software (VEMS) systems, Open Connector and Event Ana...

Patents foreshadow a future with intelligent contact lenses that view and record video

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...

ASSA ABLOY announces new commercial access solutions at IFSEC 2016

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...

SourceSecurity.com Technology Report - Meeting the Cybersecurity Challenge of IP Video Systems

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 focus on “Controlling Your Environment” at IFSEC 2016

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...

ONVIF announces sponsorship of IFSEC 2016

 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...

Canon Europe to demonstrate low light capabilities and Clear IR Mode with new VB-M50B network camera at IFSEC 2016

Canon will be joined by Digital Barriers, Ipsotek, and Intelico to demonstrate their expertise in lens technology Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, will be joined by solution providers Digital Barriers, Ipsotek, and Intelico, at IFSEC International (stand F500, London ExCel, 21-23 June) to demonstrate Canon’s expertise in lens technology and how this delivers best-in-class solutions for vertical industries. At the show, Canon will be showcasing its cameras...

IFSEC 2016: VCA’s out-of-the-box video analytic solutions help installers and remote video monitoring centres to generate new revenue streams

At the show will be the new thermal bullet IP camera, Bridge appliance, and uTrack solution; which are all equipped with VCA’s analytics software VCA’s credentials as a total solutions provider of video analytics solutions for the electronic security sector will be on show at IFSEC International 2016. VCA will be showcasing three new analytic solutions on stand F1210. Each provide opportunities for users to achieve maximum benefit from their investment in video su...

Top trends driving expansion of home automation in the security industry and beyond

It’s the 21st century already. Isn’t it time we all lived in smart homes? For technophiles everywhere, the smart home can’t come soon enough. The same might be said for the security marketplace, which is well positioned to thrive in the coming era of home automation. The wait could be shorter than we think, given some recent trends and events we are seeing in the home automation market. Let’s consider several of them: 1. Home automation is getting attention from Silic...

How can smart camera features address concerns about privacy?

Ensuring privacy is often a concern for video surveillance systems, especially in situations where a system intended for “public” surveillance could somehow, perhaps inadvertently, view private areas or situations. The classic example is an apartment building whose windows are within the range of a video surveillance camera. How can you provide video surveillance without invading the privacy of the apartment dwellers? Integrators and end users often turn to technology for a solution....

Camden Door Controls Universal Grade 1 strikes with stainless steel faceplates

Camden Door Controls CX-ED1079L and CX-ED1079DL electric strikes for cylindrical locksets are setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to introduce two new ‘Universal’ Grade 1 strikes. They come with three stainless steel faceplates designed for ANSI square, round and wood frame...

Qognify, formerly NICE Security, to showcase next-gen VisionHub video management system at IFSEC 2016

Visitors will also experience Qognify’s Situator 8.0 PSIM including Operational Intelligence Center and Suspect Search video analytics software Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will be showcasing its market leading and multi award-winning portfolio at IFSEC International. Visitors to stand F950 will experience Qognify’s new next-generation video management system (VMS) - VisionHub, the latest Situation Management solution - Situator 8.0 (including the Operational...

Hikvision to present new surveillance products & cutting edge technologies at Securex 2016

Hikvision will give free presentations on its groundbreaking surveillance engineering at Securex 2016 Hikvision Digital Technology, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will showcase its ground-breaking products and offer free presentations on its cutting-edge surveillance engineering at The Securex Tradeshow on May 24th–26th. Securex, Africa’s leading security and fire exhibition, takes place at the Gallagher...

Next generation PSIM solutions widen scope for traditional command and control systems

 PSIM systems extend their value beyond emergencies by including routinemanagement tools, that provide value during daily operations, such as automatingmaintenance activities Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), an acronym termed to describe a family of software platforms that claim to replace traditional command and control (C&C) systems, primarily used to provide situation awareness in control and monitoring centres of Critical Facilities. Traditional C...

Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit provides valuable insight to MENA video surveillance professionals

Promise Technology hosted the event along with its distribution partner Musallam Trading The Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit 2016 wrapped up in Dubai on May 12th and attracted visitors from throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) eager to learn more about the newest trends and solutions for the video surveillance market. Valuable video surveillance insights Promise Technology, the developer of the open storage platform for video surveillance, hosted the even...

ASSA ABLOY announces tech support with Live Chat features for HES, Adams Rite and Alarm Controls websites

Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST to answer product questions ASSA ABLOY Phoenix recently announced the full roll out of its tech support Live Chat feature on all Phoenix brand websites. After successful implementation on the Securitron website, Adams Rite, HES and Alarm Controls have introduced the same support. Live Chat for Assa Abloy Phoenix brands Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM...

Zwipe announces distribution agreement with MIA Teknoloji for the Turkish market

MIA’s solid customer-base and in-depth knowledge of the market is vital as Zwipe enters the Turkish market Zwipe recently announced a distribution agreement with MIA Teknoloji, a highly innovative solution provider focused on public and private organisational needs for secure infrastructures. Specialising in a range of biometric identification technologies, including solutions for banking, payment, identification and access control, MIA has a proven track record in intro...

Pelco by Schneider Electric CEO Sharad Shekhar to revive Pelco global video security business

Joining Pelco in late 2015, Sharad Shekhar is responsible for the entire global video business and is leading the charge to reinvigorate the Pelco brand with system integrators Back in the day, you literally couldn’t speak with a security company about a video surveillance project without the Pelco name coming up. It had a loyal following and an extremely large installation base. Over the years, that changed and the fervour with which integrators referred to the brand se...

Surveillance industry’s higher-megapixel migration impacts processing power, bandwidth consumption and storage

From a network performance perspective, adding higher megapixel camerasaffects bandwidth utilisation The quest for higher megapixel, high-definition and high-resolution video imaging continues, only now, it has become a marathon of sorts. That’s because the migration will progress decidedly – extending into the foreseeable future and beyond – as technology advances and becomes increasingly affordable. Ultra-high-resolution video is finding its niche, even am...

Manned guarding equipped with latest technology improves security and threat detection

Technology solutions enhance and make manned guarding moreeffective and efficient the quickest way Most companies believe manned guards can help mitigate disturbances and neutralise situations, while at the same time reducing the chance of criminal activities and/or accidents occurring. However, people cannot be omnipresent or always be in the right place at the right time. When combining manned guards with the power of today’s technology, the results are unmatched. Dev...

CNL Software to provide insights on PSIM security at IFSEC 2016 in London, UK

Keith Bloodworth and James Condron will discuss on PSIM for integrators, end users, consultants, and partners The world is changing, what was once deemed to be safe is at risk, and what was once at risk no longer needs securing. People live in an era of new risks, new technology and new ways of staying ahead. CNL Software has been evolving, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the control room. At IFSEC, discover how CNL Software is leading this new era in security...

How well is Brazil prepared for security challenges marching ahead of Rio Olympics 2016?

The largest global event of 2016 – and the year’s biggest security challenge – will no doubt be the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Around 15,000 athletes from 206 countries are expected to compete at the Olympic games, August 5-21, 2016, and about 7.5 million tickets will be issued. In our age of terrorism, organisers of any event on the scale of the Rio Olympics must consider the possibility of an attack or other security breach during the more than two...

What security applications are best suited to smartphone apps?

How mobile telephones have transformed into “smartphones” is one of the great technology stories of our time. What once was a single-function device now can do almost anything – display video, pay for groceries, monitor our health. The smartphones we carry in our pockets today have more computing power than the “super computers” of yesteryear, and that power has found many uses in a seemingly endless array of “apps.” Some of them are directly related to...

Vanderbilt to demonstrate latest access control, intruder detection and CCTV product innovations at IFSEC International 2016

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A year on from launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control to showcase Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016

The stand will also demonstrate protection of sensitive data with Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Demonstration of Aperio KS100 Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio&r...

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