Surveillance & Security News for August 2016

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...

The CEM AC2000 integration with Aperio® Wireless Locking Technology provides a way to add the flexibility of wireless locks to any door in an AC2000 secured facility Tyco Security Products have announced that the latest version of AC2000 access control and security management software from CEM Systems is integrated to ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locking technology. The CEM AC2000 integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio® Wireless Locking Technology provides customers wi...

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...

Bobrosky has most recently been national sales manager and project expeditor at Delta Scientific Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Keith Bobrosky, a nine-year employee of the company, has been named the company's vice president - sales. ExperienceBobrosky has most recently been national sales manager and project expeditor, supervising the sales team and following or...

Matrix will showcase its range of Biometric Access Control and IP video surveillance solutions Matrix, a manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, is participating in ASIS 2016, from 12th – 15th September 2016. Matrix will showcase its well-engineered security solutions specifically designed for enterprises. Biometric access control  At ASIS 2016, Matrix will showcase its range of Biometric Access Control solution and its advanced applications. Mobile being...

Traka Automotive launches key management software across operating systems to remotely locate, assign and hand over vehicle keys Traka Automotive, the UK’s most advanced electronic key management solution for car dealers, has developed a mobile application for accessing its key management software from any Windows, Android or iOS mobile device. The new Traka Automotive Mobile App allows dealer staff to locate, assign and hand over vehicle keys, even when they are aw...

Richard is responsible for selling ReconaSense’s access control and video management platforms ReconaSense, Inc., a new enterprise-level security development company, recently announced that Richard Hennigan has joined the company as the Eastern Region Vice President of Sales. Richard is responsible for selling ReconaSense’s access control and video management platforms to help enterprise-wide commercial and government operations in the eastern half of the United S...

The brand-new, single-slot Matrox C900 card, the world’s first to drive nine 1920 x 1200 displays at 60 Hz, is now available in a Shuttle XPC Shuttle Computer, the designers of small form computers, and Matrox Graphics, a manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, announces the integration of the Matrox C900 multi-display graphics card into the Shuttle XPC cube R81710M.   What was on display in June at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas is now coming to Europe: Th...

With Surveon’ s comprehensive surveillance product lines the service provider can monitor important working areas at any time Surveon announces that the worldwide service provider for airline catering and provisioning, has adopted Surveon’s IP surveillance solutions as their partner for security application. With Surveon’ s comprehensive surveillance product lines, including high-resolution network cameras, professional megapixel recorders and enterprise-leve...

The technology upgrade features Christie Phoenix and Christie LCD flat panels As part of its transformation towards an intelligence-led policing initiative, The City of Mobile Police Department worked with Christie and Atlantic Video Corporation to install a video wall within its Joint Operations Centre (JOC), managed by the Technology and Cyber Intelligence Unit.  Upgrading the JOC gave Mobile Police Department one of the tools it needed to enable intelligence-led...

ASIS attendees can visit Open Options  to experience its access control software on its various platforms Access control provider Open Options will unveil the latest features of DNA Fusion and new integrations with AXIS Communications, Isonas, and Allegion at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits this September in Orlando.   ASIS 2016 “ASIS is always a terrific opportunity to share the latest features in our DNA Fusion access control pro...

Boon Edam will expand its booth presence and installs turnstiles at ASIS 2016's main entrance Boon Edam, a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced a greatly enhanced presence at the 62nd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida from September 12th-14th. In addition to expanding the booth to the largest footprint ever at the ASIS event, the company will also be the first official Turnstile Sponsor of the Exhibition. &nb...

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...

Arista’s partner ecosystem can leverage many benefits of this new telemetry solution Arista Networks announced next-generation telemetry and analytics capabilities designed for modern cloud networks. The new Arista EOS® (Extensible Operating System) and CloudVision® features provide customers with deep visibility into today’s network workloads, workflows, and workstreams on a network-wide basis, accelerating completion of day-to-day task...

In case of the beavers, a huge filming crew being present was not favourable, since they are very timid and nocturnal Producers from EMS FILMS in Amsterdam used Bosch cameras for shooting the documentary “Holland – Natuur in de Delta” which appeared in Dutch cinemas in September 2015. However, the local conditions were not suitable for regular recording cameras. Therefore, Bosch Security Systems was contacted to provide an alternative solution. “Hollan...

Digi is poised to provide customers with high quality video security systems at the greatest possible value Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announced that it has partnered with Axis Communications, a global provider of network video products, to offer customers an even wider range of video security camera products suitable for customers across all industries and applications. High quality camera offering With this new partnership,...

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?

Creating and accessing intelligence is increasingly part of the mission of corporate security departments, and of Safe Cities applications. Such capabilities were previously the domain of military and government applications, but the same approaches used to provide intelligence from military bases can also be applied to Safe Cities and corporate security projects. Edge360 is a six-year-old company with roots in the military and Department of Defence surveillance. Now, Edge360 is looking to app...

Dennis Sage Home Entertainment, Phoenix, is a best-in-breed audiovisual contracting services firm that gradually began expanding its offerings to security several years ago. After testing the waters, hiring experienced technicians and learning about the parallels with its current business, the company made a successful transition. Now, Dennis Sage, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is also counting on heightened customer engagement and stickier clients as he moves into the role of t...

Kantech EntraPass Go free mobile application decreases installation time and lowers the total cost of ownership Tyco Security Products introduces Kantech EntraPass Go Install, a free mobile application that uses intuitive QR code technology, pre-populated fields and a simplified commissioning process to significantly decrease installation time and lower the total cost of ownership. The application can be associated with other security devices, such as cameras managed by exacq...

Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police to protect UK cities from the threat of terrorism Securitas UK has joined a select group of organisations to be accredited by NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) to deliver its Project Griffin counter terrorism awareness initiative to their own staff. Protecting UK cities and communities Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police in 2004 to protect UK cities and communities from the threat...

As a certified partner, FLIR’s Latitude VMS integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System AMAG Technology, the security solution manufacturer specialising in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes FLIR as a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. As a certified partner, FLIR’s Latitude Video Management System integrates with AMA...

The HF-12M lenses can resolve the high resolution of up to 12 megapixels with a pixel pitch of 2.1µm FUJIFILM Europe GmbH has announced the launch of new Fujinon HF-12M series as top-of-the-range machine vision lenses for use in inspection and measurement applications in production lines. The HF-12M lenses can resolve the high resolution of up to 12 megapixels with a pixel pitch of 2.1µm. All models of the new series maintain the high level of even sharpness from...

FLIR covers consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, enterprise, and large infrastructure segment customers Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, a United Kingdom (UK) - based distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the full portfolio of equipment from FLIR Systems. FLIR CCTV equipment for UK installers FLIR security system provider, covers consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, enterprise, and la...

Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, Vanderbilt has caused a buzz in the security industry Vanderbilt will attend Security Essen for the first time this year, and will be exhibiting the latest developments across all three of its product ranges – Access Control, Intruder Detection and Video surveillance. Recent activity Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens 15 months ago, Vanderbilt has caused quite a buzz in the security industry....

Idesco's XXL 2.0 ID Badge Printer will help improve safety at the Little League World Series Idesco a New York-based security systems integrator announces it will be a security provider for the 70th Little League World Series, the final event of the Little League International Tournament and the most prestigious youth baseball and softball competition in the world. The Little League World Series will take place August 18th – 28th at the Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums in W...

Bill Fox is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence Security Institute Deputy Chairman Andrew Nicholls MSyI announced today that Bill Fox has joined the list of big name speakers at the Security Institute 2016 Annual Conference at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch on Thursday 22nd September. Bill Fox, Maybo Founder & Executive Chairman, is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence. For over 20 years Bil...

Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications, from video security, access control, intrusion and fire detection to building automation, traffic control and parking management. Arteco Open Connector gives partners the abilit...

Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common platform Arteco’s newly released Event Analytics platform combines the power of analytics software with intuitive video security monitoring to push forward the concept of event-driven intelligence for maximum situational awareness, singling out the most relevant information in the face of a security breach. Events Analytics Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common p...

(Image credit: Antonio Scorza / Shutterstock.com) The era of the “killer robot” hasn’t arrived, exactly, but it may not be far off. Police and the military have been using these machines for decades now to disarm bombs and provide reconnaissance in areas where it would be risky to send officers or soldiers. When Dallas Police equipped a robot with an explosive device and sent it in to take out a sniper who had killed five officers, it raised eyebrows and conjured images of a...