Surveillance & Security News for December 2016

The past year has seen growth in the deployment and use of edge analytics, plus a significant emphasis placed on robust cybersecurity. The expectation for 2017 is that these two trends will continue to be a driving factor for value-based decision making of large, influential customers. IP camera product lines from reliable and well-regarded brands that include edge analytics and offer a trusted, secure platform will be at an advantage over those that don’t. Looking back at the expectation...

Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global ICT industry The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is returning to Las Vegas for CES 2017. Influential voices from global Taiwanese brands, ASUSTeK, KYMCO, Delta, and Thermaltake, will share their insights into innovation at a press conference at the Encore Tower Suite on January 4th, 2017. Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global Information & Communication...

RapidRun optical modular cabling system eases the 4K/UHD transition for the residential market Middle Atlantic Products announces that C2G's powerful commercial solutions are now available exclusively to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic robust roster of power and AV system foundational products. C2G offers integrators an unmatched level of support and quality across its full breadth of high-performance cabling and connectivity products, including the...

Drones & Robotics and Private Security added to the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 Conference Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to all aspects of homeland security in the Asia-Pacific region will be held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from 4 - 6 April 2017. Regional homeland security Supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France, the seventh edition of Asi...

The crime rate in Santos has decreased significantly after the installation Bosch cameras Santos is not only home to Brazil’s biggest seaport, it is also short for Santos Futebol Clube, the football club where in 1956 one of the most famous football players in history, Pelé, started his career. However, not only football fans come to visit this beautiful city, also tourists from all around the world are attracted by the famous beaches of Santos. Crime prevention...

Security Direct (GB) Ltd chose SALTO’s XS4 wireless access control solution for Deansgate Deansgate, a brand new high specification serviced office building in Wolverhampton has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO systems to provide smart access control for its tenants and staff. Located in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Deansgate was previously an old HMRC VAT office and the landmark property dates back to the early 18th Century with a retained listed fa&cced...

Samsung Wisenet Q and P series secure the Deansgate building from Hanwha Techwin Samsung Wisenet Q and P series cameras have been installed at Deansgate in Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, a two-storey building built by the Victorians comprising 24,000 sq.ft. offices which have been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and converted into 24 office suites by local businessman Surj Dhami. “The building used to be an HMRC VAT office. When it became available we saw...

The acquired business revenue is expected to grow at +10% CAGR with EBITDA margins above 20% by 2020 Gemalto, a provider of digital security, announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire 3M's Identity Management Business for US $850 million. 3M's Identity Management Business is comprised of 3M Cogent Inc., which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in civil identification, border control and law enforcement, and 3M's Document Reader and Secu...

2016 was a year of fast-paced changes in the market for video surveillance, especially for higher-resolution and panoramic cameras. We spoke with Scott Schafer, Arecont Vision’s Executive Vice President, for his thoughts on 2016 and the year ahead.   SourceSecurity.com: Did your predictions for 2016 match up with what you thought back at the end of 2015? How has the intervening year changed the thoughts? Scott Schafer: Looking back on our predictions for industry trends...

Industry leaders shared insights on how they work together to develop innovative surveillance solutions The Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit, held on December 7 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, brought together an impressive crowd of security professionals from throughout the Middle East excited to experience demonstrations and learn key insights on the surveillance industry’s hottest trends and technologies. Hosted by Promise Technology and its distributor Network Informa...

There has been a lot of investment in safe city projects around the world in 2016, particularly in India, where Qognify is currently involved in a number of major initiatives, as well as upgrading of security systems at major public transportation hubs and international airports. At Qognify, we have seen a continual trend towards organisations wanting their security systems to deliver operational efficiency and effectiveness to the wider business.   Here are some notable trend...

Primary focus will be on the gatehouse and weighbridge operations Choosing to employ Trigion means Knauf—a suppliers of gypsum-based building materials—didn’t have to choose between quality and quantity for its new security contract at its Sittingbourne site in Kent. Manned guarding Both the manned guarding hours and pay rates are being increased from its previous supplier meaning Trigion can provide a higher quality, more experienced and focused manned gua...

v6.4 sees the introduction of WaveView client software for Ubuntu and Redhat operating systems Wavestore, the British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has launched v6.4 of its VMS featuring a host of enhancements which allows systems integrators and end-users to get even more from their new and existing Wavestore solutions. Unauthorised access to security systems has been a hot topic in the industry recently. In this latest release, Wavestore adds SSL and TLS...

The collaborative solution preserves content and maximises its value over the entire lifecycle TMD, a provider of media management systems for digital and physical assets, announced the full integration of TMD Mediaflex-UMS media service applications with Quantum’s Xcellis workflow storage for seamless archiving. The company has also joined the Quantum Advantage Programme, a platform for partners to test and qualify their technology with Quantum offerings. Managing medi...

The launch is part of an ongoing commitment to meet the local data protection needs of Oulse Secure's global customer base Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced a new European hosting option for its Pulse Workspace mobility management solution and Pulse One centralised management solution. Both cloud based products fully meet EU Data Protection laws and compliance standards including ISO 27001, SOC 1, PCI DSS Level 1, and are delivered from Amazon W...

Vanderbilt‘s integration with Allegion provides a cost-effective solution to meet evolving security needs Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue and bright blue access control solutions with Allegion's Schlage NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE technology. Streamlined security solution The integration between Vanderbilt and Allegion provides joint customers with a cost-effective solution...

Resilient Access allows safeguarding apps, data, documents, and files with their own custom access rules As 2017 approaches, cloud computing, mobility and the Internet of Things continue to erode traditional organisational boundaries. The ability to share data freely is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage. For many organisations, however, the requirement to share and collaborate is outweighed by very real security concerns. IAM solutions Identity Access Management...

Resilient Access 3.0 features enhanced integrations, more authoritative sources and lays the groundwork for device-specific credentials Resilient Network Systems, a policy-driven contextual access control solution for enterprises and government agencies, announced the release of Resilient Access 3.0, a ground-breaking contextual access solution designed for the connected organisation. Resilient Access 3.0 extends access capabilities to automatically discover, organise and reso...

Qingdao has already been running Tetra network to dispatch, operate, and manage the trains of its line 3 Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded contracts for the metro lines of three large cities in China. The company will provide digital Tetra communications systems for the new lines of the provincial capitals Lanzhou and Urumqi in central and north-western China. The networks’ implementation has started recently. In addition, Airbus Defence and Space will provide a...

Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time location system technology HID Global, a worldwide manufacturer of trusted identity solutions, announces that it has acquired Bluvision, a leading Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provider in the enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) market. The acquisition transaction closed today. Financial terms are not being disclosed. Reasons for acquisition Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time loca...

The access control industry is now picking up the challenge of embracing new technologies The access control business has, over the last 10 years, completely changed its image from being a rather unattractive slow growth and conservative business to taking up a position as a fast-growing confident business. The access control industry has listened and acted on the needs of the stakeholders in the supply chain and as a result the world market for access control products and so...

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

The new Meridian NVR is now available worldwide through FLIR security sales channels FLIR Systems, announced the second generation of the FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorder (NVR). An all-in-one video surveillance recording system, the second generation product adds a built-in 8-port PoE switch and dual monitor display functionality. Multi-camera connectivity Ideal for small to medium enterprise security systems, the FLIR Meridian NVR’s new built-in 8-port PoE switch...

GARDiS has been designed to meet and anticipate important international security standards Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is gearing up for its forthcoming appearance at Intersec 2017 (22nd-24th January) in Dubai, which will feature the introduction of the company’s new GARDiS web-based range of software and hardware solutions to the Middle East market on stand S1-A09. Significant growth trend John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Intersec alw...

PSA integrators to offer Dahua’s network cameras, NVRs, HD analogue products and solutions Dahua Technology USA and PSA Security Network announced a partnership to distribute Dahua’s video surveillance solutions for the security industry. Through this partnership, PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering Dahua’s breakthrough network cameras, NVRs, and HD analogue products and solutions to their customers. Leading-edge features Dahua’s...

New construction has continued to grow as a result of low interest rates in 2016 and that has positively impacted the security marketplace. Yet the limited availability of skilled labour is becoming a large issue as it leads to higher cost of labour. This also creates a challenge in recruiting, training, and retraining a capable staff in building construction and maintenance activities. As a result, there is a continued desire to improve our efficiency in production, commissioning and the manage...

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12 at Intersec 2017 As public and private sector organisations around the world seek cost-efficient access control solutions that do not compromise on security, the spotlight falls increasingly on wireless technologies — the heart of the ASSA ABLOY showcase at Intersec 2017, in Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12. Wireless access control Wireless technology is easy to install and maintain, and also makes it cost-e...

Intersec 2017 focusses on IP-based video surveillance for retail sector offering The rise of IoT (Internet of Things), and its convergence with video analytics is set to have a profound impact on the Middle East video surveillance industry, as the regional security sector’s traditional boundaries continue to blur. Global security solutions providers at the upcoming Intersec 2017 trade show in Dubai said the retail sector is one of many industry verticals where video sur...

OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers' products will work with each other The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and...

The app communicates directly with the access control system’s server using Wi-Fi or cellular connection Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronises users,...