Surveillance & Security News for August 2017

Surge in electro-mechanical hardware and integrated building systems means locksmiths need ongoing training in more areas than just the mechanics of the locks, says Allegion UK Commercial Leader Pete Hancox. In the UK, locksmiths come from all walks of life, taking a variety of routes to join the trade. Ask any locksmith about how he or she got started, and then go and ask another, and you will more than likely get two different answers – whether it was via supplier-led training courses,...

ANSecurity, a specialist in advanced network and data security, has announced a successful project involving all of the NHS operating groups within Lincolnshire that has moved from an expensive legacy remote access solution to a new platform that has dramatically reduced licencing costs while improving access to more sites, across a wider range of devices with simplified management requirements. The unified remote access service deployed by ANSecurity is shared within a community of interest ne...

GJD is pleased to announce it is exhibiting at Security TWENTY 17 (ST17), Scotland on Tuesday 5th September 2017 at the central location of the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. GJD will demonstrate its expanded range of motion detectors, IP enabled sensors, lasers and LED illuminators. Live product demonstrations Visitors to the GJD stand will see live product demonstrations of the Laser-Watch: a long range IP connected laser surveillance sensor that detects objects and humans with great accuracy. The...

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, recently welcomed the delegates from the BRICS Communications ministers conference to its head office in Hangzhou, China. Cynthia Ho, VP at Hikvision, and Keen Yao, VP at Hikvision international business centre, hosted the reception, and introduced Hikvision’s latest technology innovations to the delegates. Technological innovation During the visit, the conference delegates learned about Hikvision's achievemen...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), has appointed Jay Hoare as a Pre-Sales Manager. In this position, Jay will be working closely with Wavestore’s Partners to assist in the design and deployment of major projects which would benefit from using Wavestore’s VMS platform at their core. Jay has worked in the security industry for over 13 years. Prior to joining Wavestore he served as Technical Design...

A children’s hospital is benefitting from enhanced new levels of security thanks to the installation of an IP video entry system from Comelit. The ViP system at Sheffield Children’s hospital has been integrated with the hospital’s existing unified Cisco infrastructure network. As part of a £40 million redevelopment, the advanced Comelit video entry and access control system has been installed in a new section of the hospital, which is home to a new outpatients’ dep...

Park management needed an affordable solution to stop unauthorised use, and installed SMARTair™ At a Slovakian campsite in the Tatra National Park, unauthorised access was causing problems, including vandalism and its associated financial burden. Throughout the busy season, park campground facilities were being used frequently by day-trippers, when they were intended for registered campsite guests only. This heightened the risk of theft and damage, as well as increasing...

Intrusion can be a complicated and expensive subject when looking to protect retail businesses. Each installation can come with various difficulties to overcome, whether this is aisles, display spaces, counters, furniture and more. Maximum protection in all areas Another consideration is that burglars can be creative when breaking in. To avoid detection, they can hide behind furniture, crawl across the floor or even stay close to walls or aisles, where there may be natural blind spots in the s...

Identiv, Inc. has announced the latest update to its award-winning Hirsch Velocity Software for access control and security management. The newest release adds enhanced communications protocols, government-grade biometric support, and new Velocity and Hirsch ScramblePad features to the integrated platform that manages access control and security operations in thousands of facilities around the world. Multi-factor biometric devices To provide full compliance with Federal Identity, Credential, a...

AlertEnterprise Inc. has announced that Brian Harrell is joining its senior executive team as Vice President of Security. Formerly the Director of Security and Risk Management at Navigant Consulting, Mr. Harrell is a widely acknowledged expert on strengthening the security and resiliency of critical systems and enabling infrastructure owners to rapidly identify and understand emerging threats. Protecting electric grid from cyberattack Prior to Navigant, Mr. Harrell was the Director of Critica...

Hikvision Canada Inc., a North American provider of award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, provided cameras for the JPPS Children’s Centre (CPE) in Montreal installed by integrator Alarme Sentinelle. Children’s centre security CPE-JPPS is a children’s centre supported by the Quebec government, housed in a two-storey building that holds about 80 children and 18 staff members. Installed security cameras stopped working after its relocation in 2014, and CPE-JPP...

AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, has announced that Matica Technologies is a new member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Matica’s EDIsecure XID8300 Retransfer ID Card Printer integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry™ Access Control software to provide Symmetry users with an affordable, high quality printer to print access cards. AMAG Technology and Mat...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Preston Grutzmacher to the commercial sales team position of North Central Regional Sales Manager. New ideas and customer building Based in Corcoran, Minnesota, Grutzmacher will oversee sales of SALTO products in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa. He will report to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon. “We are very excited to have Preston jo...

Genetec Inc., a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, has announced that its technology partner Alutel Mobility, a manufacturer of mobile access control systems, now offers extended access control capabilities to open areas, transport facilities, construction sites, mining, oil and gas operations, and education establishments without having to rely on physical readers or installations. Alutel Mobile is available now for Genetec™ Security Center, the company&r...

ASIS International has announced that Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy and author of Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck, will deliver the closing keynote address at its 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), which takes place between 25-28 September at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The leading event for security professionals worldwide, ASIS 2017 is expected to draw 22,000 operational...

Matrix, a manufacturer of enterprise-grade telecom and security solutions, announced a tie-up with Greytip Software Pvt. Ltd, a cloud payroll and hr software company. This partnership will enable organisations to seamlessly integrate their attendance capturing and payroll processing functions. Matrix brings extensive experience and varied devices to capture employee attendance. These include capturing attendance using biometric and RFID cards. This information can now be processed easily and wi...

Trigion Security’s combined service offer of manned guarding and electronic security is proving popular with customers across different industries, and across the country, as the company announces new business growth of 20 per cent in the second quarter of 2017. Trigion’s tailored solutions – including its own remote security operations centre – mean it is not limited by sector and it has been able to secure contracts with the manufacturing and distribution sector, as we...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY group brand, announces enhancements to the ML2000 Series Mortise Lockset. The ML2000 Series is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 mortise lock designed to deliver solid performance and withstand the most abusive environments. ML2000 features The ML2000 is designed to satisfy a range of applications and environments in offices, education and healthcare environments. It features an adjustable front to accommodate square or beveled doors and a full 1-inch deadbolt throw for added...

Digital Watchdog, the industry provider of digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, is proud to announce the release of the latest build of DW Spectrum IPVMS. New version 3.0 takes a quantum leap forward in design and operability, delivering the most advanced capabilities while making the user interface (UI) simpler to master than ever. DW Spectrum v 3.0 has been built on a new platform, making it even more reliable and powerful than all versions that came before...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced the agenda for its free Security Cares program, which will be held during its 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept. 25-28 in Dallas, TX. This security education programme for small/medium-sized businesses/institutions—including houses of worship, hospitals/clinics, schools, retailers and restaurants, as well as community leaders, law enforcement, and first responders—...

S2 Security, a provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 5. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance and forensics, digital signage and live Internet sourced real-time data and information feeds in a single user interface. Enhanced S2 NetBox access control Version 5 introduces Dynamic Cells, which allow users to program any Magic Monitor with interactive content. This version also include...

Galaxy Control Systems has added to its list of partners by completing an integration with IP-enabled solutions from ASSA ABLOY. The combination of System Galaxy and WiFi and PoE locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent will allow end users and integrators to harness the power of these industry-leading solutions at reduced expense. Significant savings over traditional solutions “Wireless and IP-based technologies reduce installation time and material cost to increase...

ASSA ABLOY has introduced the Sargent FM7300 Series and Corbin Russwin FE6600 Series. These Tornado-compliant, multi-point locks are engineered to withstand severe wind speeds and flying debris. Safety and security in severe storms The locks can be deployed to protect community shelters, safe rooms, corporate and educational facilities, healthcare and government campuses, 911 call stations, emergency operation centers, fire and rescue, police stations, and other public and first-responder faci...

AdvanIDe, Advanced ID Electronics, the leading independent provider of semiconductors for the smart card and RFID industry, has announced that it was acquired by Japan South East Asia Growth Fund L.P. Achieving important corporate milestone The Japan South East Asia Growth Fund L.P. is a joint venture fund, managed by RISA PARTNERS INC. – a Japan-based investment bank, and Development Bank of Japan Inc., a Japanese government-owned financial institution. With more than 20 years of experi...

Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, has announced that the company's latest BioMini Slim 2 fingerprint scanner has been integrated into IdentaMaster(R)/IdentaMaster(R).Pro, a biometric matching system from IdentaZone, a New York-based biometrics powerhouse. IdentaMaster/IdentaMaster.Pro revolutionises the biometrics market with the first system of its kind, offered for both consumer and enterprise use. Biometric identity management system IdentaMaster/IdentaMaster.Pro is...

IndigoVision were delighted to welcome the UK First Security of State, Damian Green, to their design headquarters in Edinburgh UK. Mr Green’s visit was in recognition of the innovation and global success of IndigoVision in the security industry. New cyber-security technology During his visit Mr Green learnt about some the many IndigoVision innovations, including the world’s first NVR, the first HD Security Camera and the soon to be released cyber-security technology, CyberVigilant&...

ADR Security, a New York City-based Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed electronic systems installation and fire alarm service company with more than 90 years of industry experience has created a unique business serving high-end, high-risk customers called ADR Security Monitoring (ADRSM). Leveraging the professional, fully redundant central stations of Security Partners, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the new organisation is based on a strategic alliance designed to meet the complex insurance under...

Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and identity solutions, has announced that the company's BioSign mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm has been selected by Samsung for the Galaxy J5 2017 and Galaxy A7 (for SK Telecom) smartphone models. Partnering with Egis Technology, a Taiwan-based sensor provider, Suprema provides its integrated solution to global smartphone manufacturers. AI technology supports biometrics Suprema introduced BioSign 2.0 in February at the Mobile World Congres...

The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, from 16 – 18 August 2017. Over the past 10 editions, the show has established itself as one of the top sourcing platforms for security and fire and safety solutions in Vietnam. In response to the growing demand for cross-sector collaborations in tackling security challenges, this year’s edition in particular explores the likes of intelligent security sol...

Vicon Industries, designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, has announced the release of VAX 2.9, the latest update to its powerful and versatile IP access control solution. VAX Access Control provides centralised monitoring and management of access to doors, elevators and other protected spaces located throughout facilities of any size, including multi-site installations. A web based interface with responsive design provides users with...