Surveillance & Security News for August 2017

IDIS has named Mikal Ranneklev as the company’s regional sales manager for the north central region, further building out its North American sales operation, as the global surveillance powerhouse continues to aggressively expand its regional footprint. Developed and managed by Keith Drummond, IDIS America’s Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, IDIS North American sales have grown steadily since the company’s 2015 debut in the Americas, with operational strength enhanced thr...

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to introduce Elsight Australia, a leader in “Communication on the Move”, as its Strategic Partner in its Global Technology Partner Program. This partnership will work to better serve mutual customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution. It will do this by integrating Elsight’s products and Command and Control platform (C&C), software and communications system, with Hikvision&rsquo...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its show lineup for ASIS 2017, where it will be exhibiting at Booth 3147 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  Recognised by IHS Markit® as the only vendor to achieve top market share rankings across multiple security and hardware appliance categories in 2016, the company will demonstrate how its latest innovations help enterp...

Retail is a scalable industry, one which is prone to expand with the growth of business. As businesses grow, retailers are faced with numerous challenges to overcome, many of which come with an increase in infrastructure, branches at multiple locations and manpower. Secondly, customer satisfaction is a major factor which the retail industry needs in order to survive. Negligence from an employee’s end can prove fatal to retailers and may have a great impact on their business. Hence, keepin...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that leading universities, including six of the Associated Press (AP) top-10 rated pre-season football schools, are staying one step ahead of terrorists and errant drivers on their campuses by identifying vulnerable areas and securing them within minutes with Delta MP5000 temporary, portable barriers. These mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K...

QNAP Systems, Inc. today has announced that the dual-controller Enterprise ZFS NAS ES1640dc v2 has earned certification for Windows Server 2016, and is also supported in Hyper-V environments. This certification ensures that the Enterprise ZFS NAS is compatible with Windows Server 2016, making it a dependable storage for Hyper-V VMs and a parallel enterprise-grade file server. High-performance storage solution for virtualisation needs“Hyper-V is one of the primary hypervisor platforms for...

AIG, Aéroport International de Genève, is one of the most dynamic airports in Europe. In 2012 alone it handled almost 13.9 million passengers and 193.000 flights to 120 destinations, serviced by 200 different companies. Obviously, with these figures, security is an important issue and needs to be up to standard at all times. Managing access for a large workforce The implemented AEOS platform controls the access of a workforce of 9,500, manages 37,500 badges, 200 organ...

Securing potentially hazardous sites, which contain gas or oil storage facilities, is becoming increasingly important to UK industry. While other businesses are investing in enhanced access control solutions, such as electronic key-centric access management, many sites containing hazardous materials are left stuck in the dark ages, with basic and impractical mechanical locking systems. This is due to the potential risks associated with using an electronic device, which could cause a spark, in cl...

Nowadays, there is a lot of hype around data and its utility for almost any industry – from security and law enforcement to business operations and retail. While we are inundated with information about data and its significance to business success, technological development and fulfilling the promise of the Internet of Things, we don’t always get practical feedback as to how to obtain this valuable data from the resources available to us. Security teams feel this challenge acutely....

ISONAS Inc., a manufacturer of Pure IP access control systems has announced that the company has added a new region to its sales map and appointed Kimberly Copanas as the new Regional Sales Manager for the South East and Central US. In this role, Ms. Copanas will be responsible for growing sales within the designated region and will focus on advancing existing relationships built with ISONAS certified integrators, distribution partners and manufacturer rep firms over the years, as well as ident...

The time of long commuting is over – at least for numerous Istanbul citizens. Due to the new Eurasia Tunnel, the time of travel can be shortcut from up to 110 minutes to less than 15 minutes – nearly 107 meters under sea level. The most advanced subsea tunnel connects the European part of Istanbul with the Asian part of the city. Bosch is playing a key role in the venture by providing a comprehensive safety and security solution consisting of a video surveillance system, a fire alarm...

Dahua Technology, a video surveillance provider, has announced the establishment of its subsidiary in Moscow, Russia. Dahua Technology Rus is the first Dahua subsidiary company in the CIS market and all future activities regarding sales, marketing and other services within the region will be managed from here. Dahua Technology Rus opening ceremony Dahua VP, General Manager of Dahua Overseas Business, Mr. Michael Chen, Deputy Director of Dahua CIS Market, Mr. Zhao Shengbo, the Minister of the E...

Johnson Controls introduces comprehensive and automated visitor management as a core component of the C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform with a new self-service Kiosk Application and optional stand offerings that connect through the C•CURE Portal. The new release provides auto-generation and assignment of temporary credentials for visitors, and customisable access control workflows for more efficient management of access credential requests. Visitor management for iOS...

Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Cleveland, Tennessee., Lee University is a private Christian university that offers a comprehensive liberal arts education with 52 different majors and 120 individual study programmes. The university boasts an enrollment of more than 5,000 students from 49 states and 54 countries. It has consistently ranked as a “Top Tier” school in the South by U.S. News and World Report and has also been rated by the Princeton Review as one...

QNAP Systems, Inc. is honoured to be one of the storage and backup device suppliers for Chinese Television System (CTS), the host broadcaster of the 2017 Summer Universiade games, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan from 19-30 August 2017. CTS, the national broadcaster of Taiwan, is the main broadcasting service provider of this high-profile international sporting event. To deliver the ultimate viewing experience to millions of viewers worldwide, CTS set up the International Broadcasting Center (IBC...

National Business Crime Solution (NBCS), a not for profit initiative that enables the sharing of data between law enforcement agencies and the business community in order to reduce crime, is due to launch a new Associate Membership scheme specifically targeted at member suppliers. The new scheme will launch with a series of one-day member events will bridge the gap between risk management providers and end users. Meeting relevant risk management providers The brainchild of its new managing dir...

Milestone Systems, the global provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), has launched a new, instructor-led, hands-on, Solution Design training course for security professionals who have the direct responsibility to design complex Milestone surveillance systems. The course is also well suited for technical salespeople who want to better understand and position the Milestone Advanced platform to their customers.  Instructor-led surveillance training Based on the Mileston...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the appointment of its new Internal Customer Care Advisor, Madison Read. Madison’s new role will see her assisting customers from across the company’s international export markets. Madison is the latest new member to join the team at TDSi’s headquarters in Poole, Dorset. In recent months, the company has also appointed new Finance and Operations Director, Paula Warburton, Marketing Manager, Francesca Meyrick and Finance Assistant...

The SPEXER 2000 3D radar developed by HENSOLDT proved its excellent detection capabilities; in particular against asymmetric threats, on the occasion of two customer demonstrations under real operational conditions. “Powerful sensors are essential for protection against asymmetric attacks,” said HENSOLDT CEO Thomas Müller summing up the demonstration results. “Our SPEXER 2000 3D provided proof of its capabilities at a demonstrator level in a direct comparison with radar s...

Amthal has installed a state-of-the-art front door entry system at Harpenden Town Council offices that interfaces with a new phone system, to create a more efficient access process and smart security solution for the benefit of staff and visitors. Harpenden Town Council, which represents the largest parish in the St Albans District, aims to work closely with the community to promote the area as a place to live, a place to work, a place to invest and a place to visit.  Sophisticated intern...

The 6th China Finance Summit, one of the most influential forums in Chinese economy, was recently held in Beijing. During the summit, General Manager of Dahua Operation Management Center, Mr. Li Teng, gave a keynote speech about the paradigm shift from “Made in China” to “Innovated in China” using AI (artificial intelligence) applications as examples. Rise and achievements of Chinese enterprise The China Finance Summit was initiated in 2012 by numerous financial and mas...

Johnson Controls announces that PowerSeries Neo with PowerG technology from its DSC brand has received Wireless Commercial Burglary Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) certification, an industry first in Canada. For those already installing ULC-compliant products, PowerSeries Neo now becomes the leading commercial burglar alarm solution for customers seeking secure, robust and reliable wireless options. Guarding against digital attacks By receiving ULC-S304-16, the category for ULC Wire...

VIVOTEK, a provider of IP surveillance solutions, has upgraded its product portfolio with the new 180° IR panoramic network camera, CC8371-HV. Building on the achievement of the CC8370-HV outdoor camera, the latest 3-megapixel CC8371-HV offers an all-in-one solution, featuring 180° horizontal panoramic views with an adjustable 25° tilt angle and brand new 15-metre IR illuminators, providing complete video security at night. Moreover, with its unique design and robust housing, the CC...

Synology® Inc. has announced the official release of Surveillance Station 8.1, which boasts faster performance and provides a more complete surveillance solution than previous versions, with the introduction of the remote recording archiving feature, the integration with transaction devices and intercom cameras, and the ability to intelligently switch between different security levels. Complete surveillance for homes and retail "In this new release, we focused on enhancing performance and...

Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri., Federal Protection Inc. provides targeted security services to customers in a range of commercial and residential vertical markets – with a focus on financial and banking industries. The privately held company, established in 1969, leverages the Connect One® integrated cloud-hosted security platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, allowing users to make simple and quick changes to system permissions, credentials and other access control and in...

Verint® Systems Inc. has announced the benefits that Tyne Tunnels in the United Kingdom is experiencing in the areas of traffic management and public safety, following its newest video surveillance deployment of Verint software. Tyne Tunnels are high-volume vehicular toll tunnels in Northeast England that form part of the A19 Road and that are managed by the agency TT2 Limited. Mission-critical tunnel surveillance This transportation entity leverages the latest version of Verint’s En...

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. has announced that it has launched its first phase of video analytics, which includes line crossing, intrusion detection, and object counting within the Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera VMS. This is the first analytics-based release, empowering customers to easily and instantly activate analytics on their cameras without having to install additional hardware or software. No on-site technicians or system upgrades are needed. A true cloud solution for video surveillance E...

Johnson Controls’ newest version of its victor Unified Video Management Systems and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders from American Dynamics, provides a transformed, contemporary user interface and new detection and analytics features for increased visibility of the security environment. With victor/VideoEdge 5.0, the updated feature set includes licence plate-recognition, perimeter detection, edge-based SD-card failover redundancy and several other advanced surveillance features, deliveri...

The Fire Department in the village of Crestwood, Illinois, is set to benefit from faster response times and safer journeys with the implementation of an Opticom™ traffic preemption solution from Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT). The Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system works alongside intersection controllers to help ensure emergency vehicles can move through intersections quickly and safely. Decreasing incident response times A total of 17 intersections in Crestwood h...

The Linx International Group, an international organisation providing security, risk management and training services, will showcase its latest professional classroom and online training courses, on Booth 4082 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas, Texas. ASIS PSP credentials and qualifications The ASIS Education partner offers the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)® credential and Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) designation, as well as industry recognised qualifications for technolog...