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Under Sanjit’s leadership, MEAI has become one of the fastest growing and most important regions for Arecont Vision Arecont Vision has announced the promotion of Sanjit Bardhan to Vice President, Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI). “Under Sanjit’s leadership, MEAI has become one of the fastest growing and most important regions for Arecont Vision,” said Scott Schafer, Executive Vice President, Arecont Vision. “We fully expect that with his new...

ASSA ABLOY has developed an effective mechanical security digital offering As the security industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will showcase its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016. Mechanical and digital security solutions Visitors can expect ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2016 to be the most impressive to date, as brands such as ASSA ABLOY, Yale, Abloy and Traka, exhibit their s...

Embedding sustainability within any organisation requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

It’s a challenging time for security integrators and installers. Equipment prices are going down (along with margins), and commoditisation is wiping away what used to be the advantage of exclusively offering a top product brand. Integrators can continue to succeed by finding a way to move ahead of the pack – but how? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How should integrators/installers differentiate themselves or make themselves stand out in today’s market?

There are resources to help guide an organisation’s management of cybersecurity risks, most prominently from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NIST defines cybersecurity as "the activity or process, ability or capability, or state whereby information and communications systems and the information contained therein are protected from and/or defended against damage, unauthorised use or modification, or exploitation.&rdquo...

Panasonic will also showcase its people masking technology and intelligent compression technology Panasonic Business will introduce the industry’s most robust PTZ security camera, designed for the most severe weather conditions and mission critical applications, at IFSEC 2016. Aero-PTZ The rugged Aero-PTZ (WV-SUD638) has Full HD resolution at 60fps with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera features hybrid image stabilisation technology and gyro-sensors, to minimise the...

VIVOTEK launched its Solution Integration Alliance (SIA) programme to effectively cooperate with global partners VIVOTEK, a leading IP surveillance provider, has announced that it will unveil its innovative vertical surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2016, taking place June 21st to 23rd in ExCel London. Located at booth E555, VIVOTEK will present its latest H.265 solutions, retail solutions, city surveillance solutions, and strategic partnerships with AxxonSoft, Genetec, Milesto...

Smart Living range includes both the Keyfree and Keyless Connected door locks, Smart HD CCTV, and Smart Home Alarm kits ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be exhibiting its product breadth at IFSEC that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The groups leading brands, including Yale, will be on stand E1100 in Hall S7 at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Yale Smart Living range Yale will feature its state-of-the-art Smart Living range for the...

Nick will speak about regulations covering powered gates and the responsibilities of gate installers to educate themselves about them The UK’s foremost authority on powered gate safety, Nick Perkins, will be giving vital safety advice to gate installers and maintainers at IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security trade event. Nick is the training officer for the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), the industry group which represents the leading manufacturer...

Over 150 Trimec® ES6000 Hook Locks were supplied by ADI Global to the project Trimec®, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied security products to a financial organisation project, based in the Middle East. Trimec® locks securing transit vehicles The project required a solution for securing money in transit vehicles that are being employed for a variety of banks and financial o...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control will demonstrate the new features of the leading Aperio product line ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is demonstrating live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016. Products and integrations Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio product line, as well as live integr...

TDSi’s stand will display its SOLOgarde, MICROgarde and EXcel controllers, as well as the company’s enterprise solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its fully integrated security solutions, including a sneak peek at its new innovations, on its stand at this year’s IFSEC International. TDSi will be welcoming visitors to stand F1200, from 21st to 23rd June at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre. Year of planning for IFSEC Sophie Wi...

There are many challenges currently facing the security marketplace, and I asked several industry players recently to reflect on those challenges. Their comments highlight familiar subjects to us all: The need for education. The challenge to meet customer expectations. The dilemma of combining old technologies with new ones. Security education and training Education is a big issue, especially as it relates to the transition to IP systems. “I think there are a number of integrators who...

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...

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&...

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...

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 Aqua Container Security Platform gives organisations total control over the security and compliance posture of software containers Aqua Security™ (formerly named Scalock) today announced the company’s formal launch and General Availability of the Aqua Container Security Platform, the industry’s most comprehensive solution for securing containerised environments. The Aqua Container Security Platform provides organisations with full control over the securit...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...