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High growth numbers reflect democratisation of home automation

Not too long ago the idea of home automation was strictly the province of the rich and famous. With costs that soared as high as $100,000 or more, controlling HVAC, lighting, doors and security from a single source just wasn’t in the budget for Main Street America. That was then, but now is an entirely different story. The “connected home” in which smart phones and tablets serve as controllers for Internet-enabled devices has gone mainstream. Installers are still fashioning hi...

IFSEC 2015: WD Purple hard drives to be showcased

There will also be a WD Purple “Spotlight” presentation, which includes the company talking about its Purple & new Purple NV hard drives With the quality and reliability of CCTV storage being at the forefront in 2015, WD® will be showcasing the complete family of WD Purple™ hard drives, specifically designed for the surveillance market at IFSEC 2015, stand F650. WD Purple NV for larger-scale NVR surveillance systems In particular, WD will feature th...

Comelit to launch its SimpleHome home automation system at IFSEC 2015

A core function is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visitors & a touchscreen monitor Comelit is to launch its ground-breaking SimpleHome intelligent home automation system at IFSEC 2015. With options for remote management from smart devices adapted to the individual lifestyles of users, SimpleHome epitomises the latest in home automation technology. A core function of the system is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visi...

SSAIB returns to IFSEC 2015

SSAIB to support the Engineers of Tomorrow challenge, the UK security skills competition for young engineers and apprentices SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading certification body – now boasting some 1700 registered firms – will be returning to IFSEC at the London ExCeL venue on stand F1375, the same location as its stand last year. For 2015 SSAIB’s staff will be led by new Chief Executive Alex Carmichael, who took over the reins from Geoff Tate in Marc...

How should integrators manage disposal of systems at end-of-life?

Rapid technology innovation in the physical security market comes with it a commensurate need to dispose of older systems as they are replaced. Some technologies can help minimise the waste, providing, for example, the ability to use existing coaxial cable with newer IP video systems. However, absent the ability to reuse equipment, how should integrators manage disposal of systems at end-of-life? Here are some responses from our Expert Panel.

ASSA ABLOY EMEA VP highlights importance of integration

The company will demonstrate how this can benefit building owners and facilities managers With plans to announce new integration partners at this year’s IFSEC exhibition, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be using the event as a platform to showcase its unrivalled integration and global capabilities. Integration Zone to highlight collective brands & technology As a Forbes top 100 innovative company ASSA ABLOY is taking a new approach to...

deister to demonstrate electronic security solutions at IFSEC 2015

deister will have its consultants on the stand along with technical team to discuss any needs and demonstrate products Darren Harrold, UK Director says “IFSEC 2015 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate a set of truly connected systems. We can show people how their building can be managed from front door to back with the ease of working with one set of products, a single software and a company with 35 years of knowhow.” Single manufacturer, single point of contac...

ASSA ABLOY to exhibit Aperio wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2015

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security doors Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at this year’s IFSEC exhibition. Comprehensive wireless lock Visitors to stand D1700, will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security d...

FST Biometrics combines security with convenience

Security vigilance can be sporadic at many companies and institutions. Facilities tend to tighten security in the days after a scary event happens or makes headlines, and people are generally tolerant of the associated inconvenience – for a time. But as memory fades, so too does tolerance for being inconvenienced. We want to be safe, but we also don’t want to be bothered. We want a security system that both provides safety and is unobtrusive. Security doesn’t have to be inconv...

Vicon providing openness against “total solutions” manufacturers

We’re seeing a market trend toward manufacturers seeking to provide “total solutions” rather than components. The trend is reflected clearly in recent industry consolidation, for example. When companies that manufacture various components become part of a single corporate owner, it’s not a stretch to expect the new owners to combine those components into a single end-to-end solution – sooner or later. Manufacturers are also leveraging OEM agreements and other partne...

EVVA display latest innovations at IFSEC 2015

EVVA will be represented at the IFSEC for the second time The IFSEC International is the largest event for the security industry. Exhibitors and the event in general cover products from access control and biometrics to CCTV, intelligent buildings and counter terror. From 16th–18th of June the IFSEC attracts more than 24.000 visitors and 650 exhibitors from over 100 countries. EVVA’s latest innovations As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of access s...

OPTEX exhibit smart access control & perimeter detection solutions at IFSEC 2015

OPTEX will be previewing its new anti-tailgating access control solution known as Accurance 3D The OPTEX Group will be exhibiting an extensive selection of smart access control and perimeter detection solutions at IFSEC 2015, with an emphasis on the range of industrial, commercial and residential applications for which its products are designed. With residential and commercial audiences in mind, OPTEX will be exhibiting its new iVISION+, a wireless door and gate video ent...

ASSA ABLOY to showcase its latest products at IFSEC 2015

ASSA ABLOY products are shaping customer demands & setting out to change perceptions Access control is changing. At IFSEC 2015 (D1700, Hall S17), ASSA ABLOY showcases the products that are at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the industry. “One key market trend is the move from wired to wireless access control, especially IP-enabled wireless devices,” says Chris Bone, Vice President Access Control Solutions EMEA at ASSA ABLOY. “Our data sugges...

Tyco Security Products’ integrated solutions to feature at IFSEC 2015

Company will deliver critical information needed to respond to security situations Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be featuring an expanding portfolio of integrated solutions at IFSEC International 2015, 16-18 June on Stand D1100. This group of unified technologies provides intelligent solutions and services, delivering to customers the critical information needed to respond to the most de...

How does technology innovation in security systems impact the skillsets needed by security operators and officers?

Going back to the days when we asked our children to program our VCRs, many of us are challenged by the intricacies of technology. However, a benefit of newer inventions such as smartphones and tablets is that they are easier to use and “intuitive” – whatever that means. Security and video surveillance systems are becoming more complex in lockstep with consumer electronics, so we asked this week’s panellists: How does technology innovation in security systems impact the s...

HID Global’s Denis Hebert quits as President & CEO

Hébert is the Chariman-elect of the Security Industry Association Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global, has quietly left the company. There has been no official announcement, and the company has yet to report the change, but Hébert’s LinkedIn account confirms the news. The company’s website also now lists Ulf Södergren, CTO of parent company ASSA ABLOY, as HID’s interim CEO.  Hébert, who is chairman-elect of the...

How video storage ensures critical data isn’t lost

The fundamental value of data is widely apparent in modern society, and its loss may have significant consequences Video data is critical to today’s enterprise. The latest video storage systems must offer dependable operation that doesn’t risk loss of that critical data. DDN - When performance matters “Not only is bandwidth very important, but functionality cannot be lost when a storage system is having a bad day,” says Jeff Adams, director of sales,...

Rethinking DIY: new opportunities for recurring revenue

According IHS Technology, more than 11 million consumer and DIY network cameras will be shipped worldwide this year Perhaps we should start looking at do-it-yourself (DIY) systems such Google’s Nest and other devices as an opportunity for existing security contractors – those that are open-minded anyway – to bring in additional customers and new streams of recurring monthly revenue (RMR). DIY systems continue to proliferate in the marketplace and are availab...

IFSEC 2015: TDSi's MIFARE and Proximity reader versions to be introduced

The new versions are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire for added security and flexibility Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility. The new range of readers is an important addition to TDSi's...

ISCON Imaging’s IR technology addresses shrinkage at distribution centres

Most of us think of shrinkage in the context of the retail environment, where a host of video cameras, tamper-proof packaging, sensors and other technologies help control theft by customers and employees. However, the term shrinkage also applies to goods before they get to a retail store. Goods can be stolen at any stage of their manufacture and distribution, usually by employees, and there are fewer technology solutions geared toward theft along the supply chain. In fact, some distribution cen...

Anviz Global C2 Pro Time and Attendance Fingerprint Terminal scans in under 0.5 seconds

Anviz Global is presenting its latest innovation onto the market for the summer of 2015. C2 Pro: The Time and Attendance Fingerprint terminal is the fastest, safest and more stable model of its kind. Ultra-fast scanning & comfortable operation C2 Pro is faster than a blink of an eye; the fingerprint scan takes less than 0.5 seconds –most products worldwide in the sector have an average scan of 0.8 to 1 seconds-. It also has an A20 Dual Core, 1 GHz processor that allows to store 5,000...

Long range identification - 3rd major contactless access control

Recently there has been great interest in long range reading (433 MHz technology) For the last two decades, the primary contactless technology used in access control systems has been the proximity card (125 kHz technology). In the last decade, proximity cards have been augmented by the smart card (13.56 MHz technology). And that's the way it has been until just recently. All of a sudden, there has been great interest in long range reading (433 MHz technology). Merging traditi...

IFSEC 2015 releases details for Safe Cities feature

Safe Cities will provide thought leadership sessions to provide more insight into this concept IFSEC International 2015 has released details for this year’s Safe Cities feature which will focus on the protection of larger urban areas, critical national infrastructure and business continuity at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 June. Suited for senior and strategic personnel responsible for the protection of major assets within a city, Safe Cities will provide high lev...

ONVIF to exhibit at IFSEC International 2015

ONVIF will host a Profile Q Quick Install Challenge as well as provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will be an exhibitor at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18, 2015. On stand D530, ONVIF will host a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and will also provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S to...

Speakers confirmed for Tavcom Training Theatre at IFSEC 2015

Tavcom is ideally placed to provide visitors with an overview of the important issues impacting on the electronic security world Tavcom has announced the confirmed line-up of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at the Tavcom Training Theatre during this year’s IFSEC International exhibition. As in previous years, the diversity of the subject matter covered by the free to attend lectures in the Tavcom Training Theatre which is being sponsored b...

Sony to showcase latest video security solutions at IFSEC 2015

Sony will showcase its new SNC-VM772R 4K video security camera for the first time in Europe Sony will be back at IFSEC 2015 (Stand E250) on June 16-18 to showcase its latest range of end-to-end video security solutions aimed at a wide range of different markets such as transportation, retail, banking and city surveillance. Sony's SNC-VM772R features 4K resolution Underlining Sony’s commitment to performance and quality, Sony will showcase its new SNC-VM772R 4K video se...

Milestone Systems & Bosch Access Control’s certified integration to feature at IFSEC 2015

Integration was achieved with user interface via the Bosch system & upgraded with XProtect ACM in 2014 Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control – and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of th...

COP Security debuts at IFSEC 2015

COP Security will be introducing over 100 new Dahua products to their portfolio To be seen for the first time at IFSEC 2015 and making their debut in the company’s Summer 2015 pricelist, professional trade only CCTV security products distributor, COP Security, will be introducing over 100 new Dahua products to their portfolio. The UK's leading Dahua Technology distribution partner, COP Security will be extending their comprehensive CCTV range with Dahua’s late...

Are megapixel/panoramic-view cameras an effective substitute for PTZs?

Megapixel and panoramic camera manufacturers have been predicting the demise of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ cameras) for several years now. They contend that PTZs can be replaced by the higher resolutions of newer cameras, coupled with their ability to “zoom” in digitally on a specific area of an image and show sufficient detail. New panoramic cameras also capture everything in a wider field of view, while a PTZ camera runs a risk of missing important action because it is pointed in the wrong...

Essentra to exhibit alongside Magicard at IFSEC 2015

The Magicard Helix can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process Visitors to IFSEC International 2015 will be among the first in Europe to see a preview of the new Magicard Helix re-transfer ID card printer with built-in visual security. Magicard Helix featuring HoloKoteTM The Magicard Helix is the world’s first re-transfer printer which can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process. Using an evo...

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