Surveillance & Security News for August 2018

IDIS surveillance technology protects Rostov Arena and Kaliningrad Stadium during World Cup 2018

With security and safety a major focus during the recent World Cup in Russia, IDIS surveillance technology was chosen for a surveillance upgrade at the 45,000 capacity Rostov Arena and the 35,000 capacity Kaliningrad Stadium. At both locations an IDIS Total Solution was installed with a total of 3000 IP cameras comprising full HD and H.265 models and PTZ cameras featuring Smart UX Controls v2.0, a range of full HD, true wide dynamic range (WDR), IR bullet cameras and full HD box cameras with al...

ASSA ABLOY’s CLIQ Go electronic locking system offers remote access management for locksmiths

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global door opening solutions’ provider, is launching the new CLIQ Go system for locksmiths looking to future-proof their security expertise. Remote access management To keep operations simple, CLIQ Go allows customers to remotely manage security from a smartphone App. This enables clients to easily manage and change access rights on demand, and instantly revoke authorisation if needed. CLIQ Go offers a major upgrade to tra...

Wavestore’s open-platform VMS offers future-proof surveillance and security solutions

It is generally understood that Video Management Software (VMS) is able to put operators firmly in control of a video surveillance system by allowing any combination of camera types and images to be displayed on control room screens and recorded at the same time. These include HD, 4K and ultra-high definition cameras, as well as 360° fisheye, thermal imaging and what may be legacy analogue cameras. The latest generation of open-platform VMS, however, is functionally able to deliver so much...

IHS Markit reports global cost-optimised digital technology revenue exceeded $1 billion for the first time in 2017

Cost-optimised digital technologies are the fastest-growing digital licensed mobile radio (LMR) technology, as global LMR users migrate to digital.  Deployments of cost-optimised digital technologies increased by 16 percent in 2017, reaching more than $1 billion in revenue, compared to an average of 7 percent growth for the overall LMR market. More than 3 million users adopted cost-optimised digital technologies for the first time in 2017, and the installed base of these types of soluti...

Vanderbilt to showcase ACT Enterprise security systems at Security Essen 2018

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced that it would showcase the latest version of ACT Enterprise at Security Essen 2018. Along with demonstrations of the access control software solution, visitors to Security Essen can explore the full range of products that Vanderbilt has to offer at Stand 6D90, with a significant focus on increased integration within the company’s products and with third-party systems. The latest ACT Enterprise features, which i...

How to optimise mobile access control authentication with smart devices

Considering how much the modern smartphone has become a common everyday tool and cultural icon, it’s hard to believe it has only been with us for a relatively short space of time. The first Apple iPhone was launched in 2007 and yet in a little over a decade the smartphone has become as essential as our keys or wallet. From its conception as a multi-faceted communications device, it has morphed into something far more integrated in our daily lives. Services such as Apple Pay, Android Pay a...

Apollo Security appoints security expert Reuben Rebullar as Director of Engineering

Apollo Security, a premier provider of access control and alarm monitoring solutions for over 30 years announces the appointment of Reuben Rebullar as Director of Engineering. Mr. Rebullar will be responsible for ongoing development and expansion of Apollo’s robust open hardware platform and feature rich software platform. Integrated security systems expert Mr. Rebullar joins Apollo with 12 years of experience in the hardware and software industry, most recently serving as Engineering Ma...

Hanwha Techwin Europe appoints Uri Guterman as the Head of Product and Marketing

Hanwha Techwin Europe has recruited Uri Guterman to take on the newly created role of Head of Product & Marketing. Uri will be working closely with Hanwha Techwin Europe’s Country Managers and other key stakeholders to drive the implementation of the company’s B2B channel programme. He will also be responsible for developing strategies and driving programmes to help win additional new business across Europe. Merged Product and Marketing departments “We are delighted to ha...

BCDVideo launches new line of Access Control Servers and Workstations offering 5-year warranty

BCDVideo announces the addition of their new line of Access Control Servers and Workstations. Their Access Control portfolio is built to suit a wide range of projects from small to large, to fit any size project specification. BCDVideo also offers a superior 5-year, Next Business Day, On-Site Warranty, along with a Keep Your Hard Drive Warranty to ensure data integrity and customer satisfaction. Dual OS SSD BCDVideo offers three types of Access Control Servers: Pro-Lite, Professional, and Ente...

Enhancing video surveillance data storage with active archive solution

By 2020, video surveillance using fixed, body and mobile cameras is expected to capture an astounding 859 PB of video daily. Increasing retention regulations and higher resolution cameras, are forcing the video surveillance industry to reassess its approach to data storage. Large capacity primary storage tends to be expensive to procure and costly to implement – especially without a sound architecture that can balance storage performance levels with the speed of access needed to recall vid...

Paxton’s Net2 Entry video intercom system works standalone to provide simple user management system

Paxton Access, the global brand of electronic IP access control systems announces that its award-winning video intercom system, Net2 Entry now works standalone based on customer feedback. Standalone is a simple, low maintenance and non-networked solution, meaning that the Net2 Entry system can now be used with credentials without the need for a Net2 server. This allows for a quick, simple installation and easy user management with Paxton’s standard Standalone enrolment and shadow cards. N...

School Dangers Organization appoints Jonathan Schweiger as Director of Strategic Partnerships

School Dangers Organization (SDO) has named Jonathan Schweiger as their new Director of Strategic Partnerships. School Dangers is a 501(c)3 organisation which strives to improve school security nationwide through advocacy, education and application of technology. Schweiger will work closely with the board of directors. His key objective is to identify and sign companies who have an interest in school safety. Opportunities to partner with SDO include sponsoring the Certified School Security Profe...

Matrix’s COSEC PANEL LITE standalone access controller is ideal for organisation security systems

Entry/exit within premises is generally a major challenge of an organisation’s overall security strategy. To manage access of specific zones in a single location requires a standalone access control solution. For small and medium business organisations, Matrix has developed COSEC PANEL LITE (site controller), which works independently without requiring a server for access control application. All Matrix COSEC biometric and RFID card-based door controllers are connected to the site controll...

Industry experts discuss open standards and interoperability in access control

As solutions proliferate in the access control market, interoperability has never been a more pressing topic. A recent industry report finds: "91% (of professional respondents to a survey) agree integrating security systems with each other and with other building technology has become noticeably more important in the last five years." Agreed standards are one powerful integration tool. Among the most important lock standards is the OSS Standard Offline (OSS–SO) from the Open Security Stan...

CNL Software announces IPSecurityCenter V5.7 upgrade to PSIM system software

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce the release of IPSecurityCenter V5.7. The release includes many feature enhancements that increase performance and reduce operational response times in large-scale, multi-sited and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter. These improvements also benefit those in the transportation, corporate security and public safety markets.  With over a decade of development IPSec...

Linx International Group signs MoU with SOS Academy to deliver security training

Linx International Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Norway-based SOS Academy. The companies will collaborate on the development and delivery of world-leading academic and vocational security and risk-related training, delivered in the classroom, online or via blended learning. The agreement also covers the provision of security consulting services currently provided by both organisations. Accredited security courses Jon S. Jacobsen, Founder of SOS Academy, stated: "SOS...

Amthal Fire & Security secures Mitsubishi electric contract

Amthal has been awarded a new support contract with global technology leaders Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V, to upgrade and maintain security solutions at its UK Head Office, and across its regional UK offices. As one of the world’s leading names in the manufacture and sales of electrical products and systems, Mitsubishi Electric has eight regional offices, including its UK Head Office in Hatfield, supporting over 700 staff members. New contract details The new contract with Amthal cov...

Dahua announces 88 models of PTZ series network cameras are now compatible with QNAP NAS

Dahua Technology, a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, announced that an additional 88 models of its Eco-savvy 3.0, Wi-Fi 265 and H.265 PTZ series network cameras are now compatible with QNAP NAS from QNAP Systems, Inc. Now, more customers are able to choose Dahua Technology’s network cameras per their application scenarios. Comprehensive video surveillance Dahua Eco-savvy 3.0 network camera series can deliver real-time 4K video streams at 15 fps, providing secu...

3xLOGIC partners with Sonitrol of Lexington and Bates Security to upgrade security capabilities at The Nest

3xLOGIC, global provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, has announced, in cooperation with Bates Security, Sonitrol of Lexington, and Sonitrol corporate, the partners have completed a video surveillance and audio detection security upgrade project for The Nest, known formally as the Center for Women, Children, and Families. 3xLOGIC installs video security for The Nest The Nest is located in a somewhat “rough” part...

Dahua’s Lighting the Future CSR Program helps children suffering from sickness and poverty in education

The widely quoted motto ‘With great power comes great responsibility’ has been held dear and put into years of practice by Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. With this in mind, Dahua technology deepens its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program ‘Lighting the Future’, which aims to help children who suffer from sickness or poverty in terms of education. Dahua Technology’s ‘Lighting the Future’...

IDIS integrates Center and Solution suite with DAVANTIS Daview LR video analytics system

Users of IDIS Center and IDIS Solution Suite can now take advantage of powerful, specialist perimeter video analytics, thanks to integration with DAVANTIS. IDIS, a global leader in video surveillance technology, is South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer while DAVANTIS specialises in video analytics and, over the last decade, has focused on advanced perimeter security applications. These include DAVANTIS Daview LR, a powerful video analytics system designed for large perimeters util...

BrainChip unveils the Akida Development Environment for Neuromorphic System-on-Chip

BrainChip Holdings Limited, the neuromorphic computing company, has announced the availability of the Akida Development Environment. The Akida Development Environment is a machine learning framework for the creation, training and testing of spiking neural networks (SNNs), supporting the development of systems for edge and enterprise products on the company’s Akida Neuromorphic System-on-Chip (NSoC). Akida is the flagship product in BrainChip’s mission to become the leading neuromorp...

VIVOTEK enhances IP surveillance camera range with ultra-HD 4K cameras

VIVOTEK, the global IP surveillance provider, released four top-tier 4K cameras, the FD9391-EHTV, IB9391-EHT, IP9191-HP and IP9191-HT. These four brand new ultra-HD cameras provide 3840x2160 resolutions at 30 frames per second and 1920x1080 resolutions at 120 frames per second. Compared to other devices with standard 1080p resolution, the video quality in these cameras has seen significant advancement, delivering images of four times the resolution to viewers. Anti-intrusion software Taking in...

Traka to display integrated solutions and security cabinets at Security Essen 2018

Traka, the provider of innovative key and equipment management systems will be demonstrating its world-renowned experience on booth 3G140, delivering incomparable functionality and integration capability. Visitors will be able to see fully integrated demonstrations of Traka Web, an enterprise class web-based administration software platform, enabling complete management of Traka Touch key and locker systems from any device, even on a remote basis. Share innovative ideas On display will a...

New head of National Security Alarm, Not-for-Profit Banking Group named for Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank has announced that Mark Valentino has been tapped to lead its national Security Alarm banking group and its Not-For-Profit banking group in Massachusetts. The security alarm group mainly serves security systems companies nationwide while the not-for-profit team serves the education, hospital and human services sectors. Valentino, who joined Citizens in 2015, has served as National Sales Manager since 2017. Security Alarm Banking Citizens’ Not-For-Profit and Security Alarm B...

Pulse Secure ensures enhanced enterprise security posture with automated network visibility, IoT deployments and threat mitigation

Pulse Secure, global provider of enterprise Secure Access solutions has announced the release of Pulse Policy Secure 9.0 to enable organisations an easier, flexible and VPN-integrated path to next-generation Network Access Control (NAC). The latest release incorporates more than 36 new features and enhancements; advancing visibility, usability, endpoint and IoT security, and threat response capabilities. As a result, enterprises can strengthen their security posture and mitigate malware, data br...

Trigion appoints Paul Grist as the new security director

Trigion Security, the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Grist as its new Security Director. He assumes responsibilities on 16th July 2018 and will succeed Neil Ricketts. Grist brings many years’ experience and knowledge to his new role and will be responsible for sales, marketing and strategy. He will be supported on Electronic Security by Dave Bonci; and on Manned Security by Sean Titheridge, who also joined Trigion earlier...

SeeTec presents advanced video management solutions at Security Essen 2018

At this year's Security trade fair in Essen, SeeTec will be presenting video management solutions for a wide range of applications and industries. Apart from industry-specific, real-world video applications, interested parties will also get a first glimpse of new functionalities in the SeeTec 2018 product line up. Video solutions in theme worlds From 25 to 28 September 2018, SeeTec will be demonstrating integrated video solutions in theme worlds dedicated to different fields of use at booth 5E...

SSAIB’s Frank Smith & Nick Grewcock recognised by Tavcom as CTSP-registered auditors

Tavcom Training, operator of the Register for Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP), is pleased to announce that Frank Smith and Nick Grewcock from the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) are among the first auditors to be admitted. The CTSP Register was extended to include auditors and consultants fulfilling technical roles in the electronic security and fire systems sectors in June 2018. Frank Smith commented: “I’m delighted to have been recognised as...

CaleyLock Edinburgh utilises Abloy’s CLIQ access and monitoring solution to secure their premises

CaleyLock Edinburgh was established in 1973 and is one of the longest established locksmiths in Edinburgh – the current owners took it over in 2011 and moved into their brand-new purpose-built premises in December 2017. CaleyLock installs and commissions as well as builds cylinders and padlocks in-house and their main customers belong to utilities, commercial, high-end residential, banking, local authorities and leisure sectors. When preparing to move to their new premises, they needed a...

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