Surveillance & Security News for April 2015

ActivID Tap Authentication is designed to improve security and user experience across a wide range of enterprise applications HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently introduced the ActivID® Tap Authentication™ platform for convenient and secure multi-factor authentication to cloud applications and web services. HID Global’s new ActivID Tap Authentication for Microsoft enables users to simply tap their smart card to laptops, ta...

Milestone has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver video and access control solution ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, will be featured as a premiere partner at Milestone Systems’ booth #20060 at ISC West in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver an award-winning integrated video and access control solution that is dominating the security indu...

The new space will fulfill training and demo services and house its team of savvy industry professionals WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces the opening of its new company headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. The world class video surveillance provider acquired the new space to accommodate increased demand for its training and demo services and to house its team of savvy industry professionals incl...

ZKAccess, LLC has expanded its sales and engineering teams& opened a new U.S. office in Fairfield, NJ ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric (facial & fingerprint) and RFID-based security solutions, is very pleased to announce that in order to meet the huge rise in demand for its security products in the U.S. and Canada, it has successfully transitioned into an independent company known as ZKAccess, LLC. Expanding sales team: For the past three years, ZKAccess ope...

The integration allows the full range of savVi’s capabilities on every camera connected to the surveillance system Pelco by Schneider Electric, a leading manufacturer and provider of video surveillance systems, and Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announce the integration of the Pelco VideoXpert™ video management platform with savVi™, Agent Vi’s video analytics platform. Vid...

AMAG will offer Salient VMS, NVR server platforms and mobile video apps under its Symmetry brand AMAG Technology has entered into a technology partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. and will offer Salient’s CompleteView Video Management System, PowerProtect NVR Server Platforms and TouchView Mobile Video Apps under the Symmetry™ brand. The Symmetry Security Management platform brings together Identity Management, Access Control, Alarm Management, and Video Manageme...

Profile has continued to move forward with its business development and funding activities Profile Solutions, Inc., a leading solution provider of access control and security systems for the law enforcement and cannabis industry, announced recently that it has completed and filed its 2014 Annual Report in order to regain its current information status on the OTC Pink Marketplace.  During this process, Profile has continued to move forward with its business development an...

Enterphone iQ enables to effectively control visitor access to residential, mixed use, and resort complexes Viscount Systems Inc. ("Viscount") recently announced that it will launch a new mid-priced telephone entry system, "Enterphone iQ" this year at ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S. Enterphone iQ is based on Viscount's legacy MESH technology, which enables facility management professionals and property managers to effectively control visitor acce...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial gigabit networking infrastructure family with the LNX-0802C-SFP series. Antaira LNX-0802C-SFP series features Antaira Technologies’ LNX-0802C-SFP series is an 8-port industrial gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, with 6*RJ45 10/100Tx and 2*Gigabit combo ports (2*10/100/1000Tx RJ45...

The training covers how LED lighting can dramatically improve nighttime camera surveillance imaging As video surveillance needs and applications continue to expand, so does the need for proper lighting to aid in surveillance capabilities. Dealer education on how to specify and install LED lighting products to aid in surveillance capabilities is critical to ensuring solid surveillance results because: Most crime occurs at night; All cameras need light to see, especially IP and...

MOBOTIX will highlight 6 MP moonlight technology, new indoor cameras and management centre at the event MOBOTIX CORP, a provider of high-resolution, robust and network-based security systems produced in Germany, is showcasing its latest solutions in booth #11075 at ISC West 2015, which will be held April 15-17, 2015. MOBOTIX will highlight the following products: 6 MP moonlight technology: the new benchmark for object in motion Well-known as a market reference in image qual...

HDCVI 2.0 is now the standard analogue HD interface for surveillance video At ISC West 2015, security video standards organisation the HDcctv Alliance will show visitors that the HDCVI 2.0 standard facilitates migration to 720p/1080p surveillance – and beyond. HDcctv Alliance executive director Todd Rockoff said HDCVI 2.0 is now THE standard analogue HD interface for surveillance video. “HDCVI 2.0 provides the easiest possible migration from legacy NTSC or PAL vid...

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced nine new Network Cameras with advanced capabilities designed to efficiently meet outdoor and indoor applications in a wide range of markets including city surveillance, critical infrastructure, financial institutions, airports and transportation, education, retail, commercial offices, and gaming establishments. All nine new Canon network cameras integrate advanced core components designed to deliver video with superb detai...

The zero-cable design helps the SOLVEIL solution reduce installation complexity and minimise deployment time MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently it will host “An Introduction to SOLVEIL” webinar on Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT. The webinar will introduce attendees to SOLVEIL™ - the industry’s most power-efficient megapixel surv...

School administrators are now choosing products that make the biggest, long-term impact on campus security Well-publicised events such as the U.S. school shootings at Columbine and Sandy Hook lead to an increased demand of security equipment to protect kindergarten through 12th grade (primary/secondary) education campuses. But do they also result in buying decisions made on impulse that don’t necessarily meet a school’s most pressing security needs? Increase in de...

The rugged aluminium alloy housing and circuit design enable them to work well in any critical environment OT Systems’ ET1111H and ET1212H Series are designed to offer customer the flexibility of connecting IP devices with different types of fibre link (single-mode/multi-mode, 1/2 core) to extend the transmission distance up to 20Km. The rugged aluminium alloy housing and the circuit design enable them to work well in any critical environment. The sleek micro size ca...

Andreas had already been in a leading sales position at SeeTec between 2008 and 2013 Starting April 1st, Andreas Beerbaum will take over the overall responsibility for sales at SeeTec AG, Bruchsal, again. He has a proven track record with several leading manufacturers in the video security industry and had already been in a leading sales position at SeeTec between 2008 and 2013. Stephan Rasp, CEO at SeeTec, is excited about the return: “I am glad that we’ve suc...

The city selected SENSIT after intensive testing of accuracy and performance in providing real-time occupancy data for parking space Parking is a major issue in all urban centres, due to the ever increasing lack of space and simultaneous growth of motorists wandering around in search of a parking spot. This causes air pollution, traffic jams and road insecurity. This effect is even more visible in historical and touristic centres, like Verona. Here parking spaces are even more...

ASSA ABLOY supplied UNION Codehandle sets, providing effective key-less locking/unlocking for students’ interior doors ASSA ABLOY UK has worked closely with Lincoln Security to provide one of the top performing schools in the country with effective access control solutions. Priory Academy LSST - One of the top performing schools The Priory Academy LSST, based in Lincolnshire, provides places for around 240 pupils in each year group and many of the school’s studen...

Nedap will present latest innovations in long-range vehicle & driver identification, wireless parking sensors & smart city access During April, Nedap will be exhibiting at various security and traffic/ parking exhibitions around the world, presenting the latest innovations in long-range vehicle and driver identification, wireless parking sensors and smart city access. Attendees can meet the Nedap team during one of the following exhibitions: MIPS, Russia (Moscow, 13...

Since last year there has been a lot of talk with regard IP security cameras with 4K resolution. As with any advancement in video security, this too has come about due to advances in consumer electronics. While being the “latest and greatest,” it still raises questions as to actual, practical everyday usage. What Is 4K Resolution? Let’s start by defining 4K. Back in the day we had HDTV, which in some cases was defined in terms of its resolution of 1920 hor...

The agreement combines the strengths of OnSSI and SeeTec by leveraging Ocularis VMS platform Video Management Software company On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeeTec AG, a privately held German-based company providing VMS solutions to European markets. As one of the first providers of network-based video management applications, SeeTec provides customers with targeted solutions aligned with custo...

Vidsys, a top global provider of enterprise Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced recently the next stage of evolution of its award winning, web-enabled software platform, to include the convergence of physical and cyber security along with information management solutions. “Our intelligent, browser-based software can turn massive amounts of data into meaningful and actionable information that can be used to deliver holistic risk management for organisations...

SIA PASS to develop guidelines for use of electronic security and life safety equipment in schools The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). The rebranding recognises the need for a coordinated approach to protecting students and staff that encompasses a range of stakeholders. While the SIA group was originally fo...

Convergint adds Open Options access control line to global security integration offerings Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has executed a global dealer agreement with international security systems integrator Convergint Technologies. The new partnership will allow Convergint to add Open Options access control software and supporting products to its extensive line of security integration offerings, expanding both Open Options’ Nort...

Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, recently announced AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud, a new software-based license plate recognition solution for its AutoVu Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. This new module will allow customers to enhance standard IP video surveillance cameras with ALPR capabilities instead of requiring a specialised license plate recognition unit. AutoVu Plate Reader Cloud is expected to be available in the United States early summer 20...

As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, St. Pierre will continue to be responsible for expansion of sales operations Quintron Systems, Inc. (accessnsite.com), the recognised leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, announces the promotion of James St. Pierre to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Security Systems Division. St. Pierre joined Quintron in June 2013 as Director of Sales and M...

AlliedBarton has also been named in Leadership 500 in 2011 and 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to the Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine. The Leadership 500 are considered by Leadership Excellence magazine as the organisations with the best leadership development programs. "Leadership is an essential part of our culture, and our commitment to employee growth and development...

The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems Milestone Systems XProtect® open platform video management software (VMS) was at the core of the collaborative effort between the 2014 New York City Marathon team and many local agencies. The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems equipment, including remote and mobile technology that resolved issues of critical overview f...

The certification requires that the partner meets or exceeds all published minimum standards for Immix SureView Systems, a global leader in video and security event management software, announced recently the creation of the SureView Central Station Certified Center designation for best-in-class partners. Criteria for certification: The Certified Center designation allows qualifying SureView partners to identify themselves as having met all of the requirements to become a Ce...