Surveillance & Security News for April 2019

Network Utilities Ltd, an integrator of network and security solutions, has announced the successful acquisition of Metropolitan Networks, a provider of customer-centred network support and security managed services, that will create the UK’s leading specialist integrator of identity-centric network, security and data solutions and services to enterprises, telcos, MSPs and ISPs. The newly enlarged Network Utilities will also gain its own on-premise data centre and 24/7 Network Operations...

ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) reveals the preliminary agenda for the 2019 Cyber:Secured Forum, a conference connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will be held at the Westin Dallas Park Central July 29-31 in Dallas, Texas. Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 will begin on the evening of Monday, July 29, with a welcome networking reception and continue with...

At ISC West, Bosch will showcase how its offerings deliver value to integrators and end users by enhancing security, improving efficiency, and solving common challenges. Visitors to the booth will see intelligent solutions for vertical markets and new products and services that make systems easier to install and manage. “Gaining efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profits are challenges for integrators and end users alike," said Brian Wiser, President of Bosch Security and Safety S...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security management professionals, has just concluded its largest ever European event. ASIS Europe 2019 - From Risk to Resilience took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on March 27-29, attracting over 900 registrants from more than 60 countries and 45 exhibitors. Attendees were senior security practitioners from multinational corporation, including Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Volkswagen, BNP Paribas, Boehringer Ingelheim, D...

Dr. Rick Rigsby, a renowned communicator, author and viral video star, will share his motivational message titled ‘Making an Impact’ during the ESX Keynote Luncheon on June 4 in Indianapolis. A video of Rigsby’s inspiring commencement speech to the California State University Maritime Academy went viral in 2017, racking up more than 200 million views worldwide. His book, Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout, is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller. Rigsby&rsquo...

A new conference will examine fundamental issues of trust as society transitions from paper-based to digital security and ID documents. Digital Document Security The first Digital Document Security Conference in Berlin (May 13 – 15, 2019) comes as the illicit production of counterfeit and fake ID documents continues to be big business. The security of banknotes is also a huge concern for governments and law enforcement agencies Around the world, the use of fraudulent passports, driver&...

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of a solar powered security tower to quickly deploy equipment to elevations of up to 20 feet. This unit features a telescoping tower that folds and a rotating boom allowing for 360-degree rotation with a removable mast head. This unit features three outdoor cameras, router/wireless 4G hotspot access, two 265W solar panels and a 400aH batter...

Southwest Microwave has expanded its suite of intelligent microwave sensor technologies with the introduction of the IP-based INTREPID Model 336-POE Long Range Digital Microwave Link. This all-weather, Power over Ethernet (POE) sensor makes reliable perimeter security more accessible than ever­, coupling field-proven RF detection performance with secure network connectivity. With a range of 457 meters (1500 feet), operating at K-band frequency, Model 336-POE is ideal for the protection of f...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the availability of the new HID Authentication Service, which is part of its cloud identity platform, designed to deliver a suite of trusted identity solutions. These services make it easy to manage and use identities through a secure cloud delivery model. This multi-tenant cloud authentication service offers large scale, simplified on-boarding of users and frictionless authentication for identity and access management (IAM...

Altronix, global provider of power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, continues to enhance its industry leading line of NetWay solutions with the introduction of several new and enhanced additions at ISC West 2019 (booth #11073). New NetWay products on display include three new 8-port Midspans with more power, a Gigabit (1Gb) Ethernet repeater for extended cable runs, and a versatile 5-port Ethernet switch that significantly reduces installation and equipment...

UK CCTV manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has confirmed its participation in Network of UK Law Enforcement and Security (NUKLEAS). With a strong emphasis on the delivery of technical innovation and design, 360 Vision has forged many close working partnerships with an array of technology leaders. Now, with its membership of NUKLEAS, the company is providing a key to enable turnkey systems for a wide range of security surveillance applications. Integrated command and control solution...

AMAG Technology, global unified solutions provider to help organisations mitigate risk, meet compliance and save money, unveiled the Symmetry M4000 Intelligent Door Controller. The new controller is the next generation Symmetry panel to the Symmetry M2150 Controller. The powerful, flexible and open M4000 protects all types of buildings while maintaining a low cost of ownership. Symmetry M4000 intelligent door controller The Symmetry M4000 provides distributed intelligence for Symmetry Security...

A security products firm based in West Yorkshire has secured a £500,000 loan from Mercia Fund Managers to step up production of its range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers made from recycled rubber. Rosehill Security, which is based in Sowerby Bridge, has received the funding from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and Mercia’s EV SME Loans Fund. Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs...

Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announced that it is launching a new partner loyalty program, Avigilon Plus.  Avigilon Plus will first be available in Canada and the United States and will feature a range of benefits that are designed to help further strengthen Avigilon’s partnerships and demonstrate its commitment to the success of its Partners. Through Avigilon Plus, Avigilon intends to offer its Partners competitive discounts, rebates, prioritised technical sup...

Biometric technology company Zwipe is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Mueller as its Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Mueller joins Zwipe with an impressive track record of over 20 years in senior technical development positions focusing on biometrics and smart card technology at companies such as Siemens, Giesecke+Devrient and BMW. His most recent role was serving as Chief Technology Officer at Next Biometrics. Expanding global customer base At Zwipe, Dr. Mueller will lead Zwi...

HID Global, provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Grenoble, France has selected HID’s radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and its patented direct bonding technology for automated handling of biological samples at cryogenic temperatures of 196°C (-321° F) in liquid nitrogen. EMBL Grenoble creates high-resolution pictures and 3D atomic models of biological macromolecules using a specialised imaging process c...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of IT switches designed specifically for the video surveillance market, has released ‘Smart-barox’, a DMS SNMP plug-in that greatly extends Milestone XProtect Video Management Software usability. Allowing installers and operators to manage their security network and connected devices via the XProtect Smart Client, Smart-barox provides a live graphical overview of network topology, with invaluable network information available at your fingerti...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

Eagle Eye Networks, the provider of cloud video surveillance worldwide, announces the Eagle Eye Mobile Camera MC01 which is available immediately via its reseller partners. The MC01 is a small 4G/LTE camera for use in locations that have difficulty with standard internet access. Eagle Eye Networks is also making mobile data plans available so that channel partners can provide a complete solution to their customers. The Eagle Eye MC01 is designed specifically for remote applications, temporary i...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will demonstrate its complete radio-frequency identification (RFID), near-field communication (NFC), and inlay portfolio to secure the Internet of Things (IoT) during RFID Journal LIVE! on April 2 – 4, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. RFID Journal LIVE! RFID Journal LIVE! is an event focused on RFID and related technologies. Now in its 17th year, the event features more than 200 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing the best selection of RFID...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, announces that the Bradley Business Center, located in Chicago, has installed a 3xLOGIC infinias CLOUD access control system throughout the redevelopment project. HTML Global, an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), oversaw system installation and continues to provide remote system management. Bradley Business Center (BBC) is the largest redevelopment project on Chicago&...

The ABUS 440A U-lock adds an extra layer of security to an already-solid bicycle lock with ABUS' proven 100db alarm system featuring the 3D Position Detection System. The core of the lock is ABUS' reliable steel lock body and 12mm round shackle, which is tough enough to deter theft on its own. Add in the 100db alarm (as loud as a circular saw) and it's enough to scare away most thieves. Intelligent alarm system The intelligent alarm system is powered by long-lasting coin cell batteries for ea...

Videx Security has appointed a new Regional Sales Manager for the London and South East region. Mabs Alam has vast sales and management experience and understands the access control and door entry market well. He takes on the role to help drive business opportunity and growth specifically in the South East region including London. Mabs will be focused on generating new business opportunities as well as maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Improving relationships with dis...

Milestone Systems, the open platform video management software (VMS) company, named Roger Meier, Managing Director of EET Europarts, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2019, during the Milestone Community Days (MIPS) event in Copenhagen, Denmark. Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) Innovators from 16 countries submitted ideas to the contest, and four made it to the final round at MIPS in Copenhagen. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging c...

ABP Technology launches MxMSP – an innovative management and recurring revenue platform for integrators who sell MOBOTIX cameras. MxMSP allows integrators to manage video surveillance projects, lower installation and maintenance costs, provide end users video cloud storage, and offer customers a unique branded camera monitoring application that includes access to cloud recordings, analytics, IoT devices, and more. “We developed MxMSP and MxLINQ to give our partners the opportunity t...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has announced a new integration with ANPR company Tattile. Inner Range’s award-winning access control and intruder detection system, Integriti, can now integrate with Tattile’s ANPR system, Vega Smart HD/2HD. The Italian manufacturer’s Vega Smart HD/2HD system is designed for security, free flow tolling and traffic monitoring. It offers high levels of accuracy in reading number plates, including at speeds of over 150mph. The system can...

Growing drone use in populated areas poses significant risks that, without additional safeguards, could result in attacks by malicious entities and exploited for use in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime and invasion of privacy, according to a new research report by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories Ltd. researchers. Computer vision algorithms The first comprehensive study on “Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones” evalu...

VITEC, a provider of advanced video solutions, will demonstrate the zero-latency MGW Ace Encoder and MGW Ace Decoder solution, achieving video contribution with no visible delay. Powered by the VITEC HEVC GEN2+ codec, the multiple award-winning solution delivers 16-millisecond glass-to-glass latency. This innovative codec provides best-in-class HEVC video quality up to 4:2:2 10-bit and sets a new industry standard that is unmatched in video quality, bit rate, and latency. Flexible connectivity...

Dahua Technology, global video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2018 annual report, which demonstrates stable growth in the past year as well as prospects for the future. During the reporting period, Dahua Technology has achieved RMB 23.666 billion in operating income, representing an increase of 25.58% on a year-on-year basis; net profit attributable to the shareholders of listed companies was RMB 2.529 billion, indicating a year-on-year growth of 6.34%. Dahua Tec...

Traka is attending the annual AUCSO conference to present its latest automated intelligent key and asset management systems to ensure the safety of students, staff and contractors across university campuses. The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) Annual Conference will be held on 2 – 4 April at Aston University in Birmingham to showcase the latest innovations and best practice relating to security management within the universities, colleges and institutions of high...