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The Security Audit tool is the latest complement to March Networks’ existing Security Updates and Advisories program March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, introduces an innovative, new Security Audit tool to help systems integrators evaluate and improve the security of their video installation configurations and provide additional assurance to their customers. Analyses security of configurations The Security Audit capability, now availabl...

The new ME4 camera line captures critical detail in all lighting without straining network and storage resources March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, introduces its new ME4 Series Cameras. The new cameras incorporate High Dynamic Range (HDR) to deliver clear video in all lighting conditions, including environments such as banking branches and retail storefronts where parts of the scene are very bright and others very dark. Able to capture facial...

The G Series Control Panels enhance facility security with intrusion detection, access control and IP camera integration through the Bosch VMS At ASIS 2016 in Orlando, Florida, Bosch highlights how integrated systems provide powerful solutions for common security concerns while reducing cost and complexity for end users. The interactive display featuring the company’s latest products and systems demonstrates how to protect sensitive areas, manage video and security data,...

Part 6 of our Robots in Security series Later this year Universal Protection Service will begin offering a new autonomous robot to customers in California The next security guard you see may look more like R2D2 than Paul Blart, Mall Cop. Robots are starting to make their way into the offerings of security companies, and they may give guards a whole new image. Later this year Universal Protection Service — a division of Universal Services of America — wil...

Mission Control will give operators a holistic, unified, and map-centric view of security infrastructure Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced Mission Control, a Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualisation, and incident management. Designed to work seamlessly with Security Center, the company’s unified security platform that combin...

Allied Universal security officers and the company’s “Machines as a Service” robots will patrol the exhibit hall Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 140,000 employees, will provide physical security at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida, from September 12 to 15. Allied Universal security officers as well as the company’s new “...

We will examine the question of the increasing technicality of the closed circuit video industry from three perspectives; The Manufacturer, the Specifier, and the Integrator.   History of Closed Circuit Video industry  Before we begin examining this subject, let's take a look briefly at the history of the Closed Circuit Video Industry. 1920s: Tubes were invented (Cathode, Image Dissector, Iconoscope) 1940s: CCTV first introduced to monitor rocket launches 1970s: The...

The new Innovation Tour Experience is a way to maximise an attendee’s time by focusing only on relevant solutions Recognising that security professionals in the end-user community have limited time at tradeshows and conferences yet need to stay informed of the relevant innovations and new products, ASSA ABLOY is deploying a programme to provide custom tours of its ASIS 2016 booth, #3601. Maximising attendees' time The new Innovation Tour Experience offers a way to maxi...

OffSite Vision Holdings to demo live technology at two different booths at ASIS 2016 OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc., specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, announced that the company will play an integral role in the 2016 Texas Night event hosted by ASIS Region 3 (Texas) at ASIS International being held on September 11th at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Orlando, Florida. Streamlined entry process As a kick-off to ASIS International, OSVH will bring its new...

 Part 10 of our Security in Healthcare series Ensuring the safety of patients, staff and visitors is no easy task Security integration is more than a buzzword in the hospital and healthcare vertical. Increasingly, it’s a necessity. When creating a safe and secure healthcare environment, end users should look for solutions that not only drive new levels of security and business intelligence but can provide long-term value in the future. Specifically, Kevin...

Value Imaging solutions work wherever goods are transported from point A to point B Security Essen, Germany is a great venue to present new products, features, and technical highlights. The industry's most important trade fair worldwide is a natural fit in this respect. However, Geutebrück has a different focus: the benefits for the customer. In addition to conventional aspects of security, this also includes economic advantages for users.These two core benefits are so im...

Audio has been slower to catch on in the security market because of lingering concerns about privacy laws related to audio surveillance. But audio analytics capabilities are increasing right alongside the more commonly used video analytics. Integrators who ignore audio are missing an opportunity to create better systems.  Privacy is generally not a concern. U.S. law is clear that audio monitoring is legal as long as there is no expectation of privacy among those being monitored. Public si...

Canon partners and customers will benefit from Axis’s marketing, sales, and technical expertise Canon and Axis Communications AB announced an agreement under which the two companies would change their sales and marketing efforts in major regional markets worldwide. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and North America, Axis will assume responsibility for the marketing and sales of Canon’s entire portfolio of network video products and solutions, starting...

One obvious benefit of an NVR appliance compared to software VMS system is ease of configuration and installation A quality networked video recorder (NVR) and software-based video management system (VMS) both do an excellent job of safeguarding valuable video data. But there are a number of pros and cons for both, along with specific applications that will do better with one option over the other. These can easily be broken down into five topics: ease of setup/install, suppor...

The age of robotics is fast approaching. To be successful, security systems integrators need to understand how these machines fit in the security of their clients, according to industry experts. “The integrators did not begin this trend,” says Bill Bozeman, President and CEO of the PSA Security Network, cooperative of security product suppliers and system integration companies. “They did not say, ‘Oh boy I can’t wait to introduce robotics into my portfolio'. This i...

At ASIS, Promise Technology will be highlighting their newest NVRs, Vess A2330 and Vess A3340 Promise Technology announced that it will showcase its newest line of Vess network video recorders (NVRs) and external storage solutions at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida in hands-on demos with the leading video management software (VMS) and IP camera vendors. In addition, Promise’s booth will host the company’s Presentation Theater, an informative seminar program...

The PSIA will demonstrate a new application for its PLAI profile, providing critical infrastructure protection The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) will demonstrate two new use cases at ASIS 2016, addressing cybersecurity and building automation. Cyber-attacks, one of the issues currently challenging security professionals, are getting significant attention in the industry. The PSIA will demonstrate an exciting new application for its Physical Logical Access...

Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the newest high-end devices, plug in, and expect to be wowed A well-developed surveillance system can give a single security guard the power to see what otherwise might take a hundred pairs of eyes to see. But what happens when all the components are all connected and powered up, and the resulting image on the screen is, well, indiscernible, or, at the very least, terribly pixelated? Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the...

The 62nd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits will run from September 12 to September 15 in Orlando, Florida. ASIS estimates that the Seminar may attract more than 20,000 security professionals to the Orlando Convention Center, where the event is being held. Giving back to the host community The Seminar always has a major economic effect on the host community. This year, ASIS will inaugurate a programme called Security Week, which is designed to give something back to the Sem...

  Winning full engagement from your prospects is tougher today than ever before thanks to the Internet   For months, maybe years, you’ve worked to secure an appointment with a prospective customer.  You’ve utilised your network, and shown persistence. You’ve consulted with your boss, brainstormed with your peers, and even asked for advice from your friends. You’ve given it every ounce of energy you have, and finally… finally, the...

There’s no better indication that robots are the next big thing in security than the formation of the industry organisation known as Robolliance. It’s billed as “a forum for technology partners and industry experts in robotics, surveillance and security to advance the understanding and awareness of the Autonomous Robotics marketplace.” Founded by Sharp Electronics Corp, its members include some of the biggest names in security and technology including Bell and Howell, R...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in the United States fosters health insurance coverage for workers and their families, and requires national standards for electronic health care transactions.   The law’s privacy provisions include protection of information related to any individual’s health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care. There are also additional health privacy laws specific to California. Inter...

Sometimes you see it coming and want to scream out: “Don’t do that.” We all make mistakes, but it’s hard to sit and watch others as they go down the wrong path. It’s especially difficult when the errant party is a customer, and when their wrong move might somehow end up reflecting badly on you as a technology or security systems provider. Much better to anticipate the problem by expecting the possible mistake before it happens. We asked this week’s Expert Pane...

What's the White Paper about? The mobile industry is known as one of the most innovative and fast-paced and what we have seen in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable. This rapid growth is affecting the underlying technologies and standards in mobile devices as more people use their devices in their daily life and new applications are developed. This white paper from HID Global explores the essential elements in successfully implementing mobile access, fr...

Temperatures ranging between -40°C and -5°C, storm wind speeds of more than 100 km/h, constant daylight during summer and darkness during winter. This must be Antarctica. This is where the Belgian Princess Elisabeth Antarctic base is situated, the first "zero emission" polar research station which was designed, built and operated by the International Polar Foundation (IPF). Since the station went into service on February 15, 2009, it has been already hosting a multiple of scientific pro...

Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions The security industry has changed a lot in recent years. Many will remember a time not so long ago when it was about buying boxes/pieces of tin, opening them up and installing them. Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions. Despite this, there is still an inclination to put everything in a ‘box’...

SALTO’s BLE enabled access control increases efficiency and convenience for end users in any vertical SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest security innovations — including new BLE enabled products — at the annual ASIS International Conference to be held in Orlando, Sept. 12th-15th. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology “SALTO’s emphasis on incorporating mobile access Bluetooth Low Energy...

Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451 at ASIS International 2016 Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will showcase its portfolio at ASIS International in Orlando Florida, September 12th-14th. With significant advancements to its security portfolio, Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451.   VisionHub VMS The new next-generation, web-based VisionHub is the winner of the Security Industry Associati...

IT access control offers significant cost savings per unit or door as less hardware is required to cover a large area Over the last several years, there has been a revolution in access control methodologies including increased integration with video management software and video surveillance capabilities that better protect businesses and enterprise applications. But nowhere is the integration space more progressive in scope than the collaboration between the IT department and...

Distributors have traditionally played an important role in the physical security market, ensuring ready availability of products that systems integrators need to complete their projects. But a changing industry has had dramatic impact all along the supply chain of which distributors are a critical link. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the role of distributors changing in the market, and what is the impact?