Surveillance & Security News for February 2016

This appointment of Structure Innovationssignals a further strengthening of Vicon’ssales presence nationwide Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. presence with the addition of Structure Innovations. They will cover the Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon&rsqu...

A spirit of cooperation pervades this week's 11th annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference, the largest-ever such event with more than 500 attendees at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. MIPS is Milestone’s educational and networking event for its IP video surveillance and integration partners. New approach for security partners "We have reached the defining moment in our ecosystem," said Lars Thinggaard, Milestone President and CEO. "We must seize...

The FSMA Final rule will protect the food supply against intentional contamination due to sabotage, terrorism, counterfeiting, or other illegal harmful means The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to release the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Intentional Adulteration on May 31, 2016. Food Industry Security Professionals will soon be tasked with assessing their facilities to reduce supply chain food adulteration vulnerabilities. Food Secur...

Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements. Silicon Labs’ fully integrated Wizard Gecko WGM110 module solution combines all of the necessary elements required for robust IoT Wi-Fi connectivity including a high-performance 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio, integrated antenna, global certifications, an energy-fr...

Silicon Labs has introduced its Blue Gecko wireless SoC family offering flexible price/performance options and output power scaling up to +19.5 dBm – the highest available for the Bluetooth® Smart market. A part of Silicon Labs’ multiprotocol Wireless Gecko portfolio announced recently, the new EFR32BG Blue Gecko SoC family sets a new standard for scalability, energy efficiency, security and design simplicity for Bluetooth Smart applications. Supported by best-in-class developmen...

Silicon Labs has introduced its Wireless Gecko portfolio of multiprotocol system-on-chip (SoC) devices, providing flexible connectivity and price/performance options for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Silicon Labs’ new Wireless Gecko SoCs integrate a powerful ARM® Cortex®-M4 core, energy-friendly Gecko technology, a 2.4 GHz radio with up to 19.5 dBm output power, and advanced hardware cryptography. Wireless Gecko SoCs speed wireless design with best-of-breed Thread and ZigBee&re...

During three days, electronic security, physical security, fire protection, safety, and more products and services will be highlighted On September 7-9, it will be developed in La Rural Trade Center, in Palermo neighbourhood, the new edition of Intersec Buenos Aires, the most important South American event for the Fire, Security and Safety industry, organised jointly by Messe Frankfurt Argentina, the Argentine Chamber of Electronic Security (CASEL) and the Argentine Chamber of...

The special coordination room of Airbus Defence and Space was set up to assist various security organisations During the Pope’s visit to Mexico from 12 to 17 February, security forces and various assistant organisations relied on Airbus and Defence Tetrapol technology to ensure the safety of Holy Father Francis. Mexico’s national professional mobile radio network Interconexión de Redes Integrales de Seguridad Pública (IRIS) supported trouble-free comm...

GTT will talk about how technology can help reduce their operating costs while simultaneously improving service During the 2016 Transit Bus Summit in Dana Point, California (February 22-24), Global Traffic Technologies will be talking with transit agencies about how technology can help reduce their operating costs while simultaneously improving service, on-time performance and ridership. Best management of fleet operations The Transit Bus Summit is an event aimed at Transpor...

Proving ROI, setting proper customer expectations and training is imperative tothe success of biometric implementation End user customers increasingly expect their security systems to provide measurable benefits beyond protection of people, facilities and assets. The biometrics sector is undergoing a similar shift in mindset: The benefits of using biometrics to drive business operations and other corporate functions are becoming part of the return on investment (ROI) “e...

FirstNet’s network would provide dedicated support to law enforcement on the scene not only from a local standpoint, but from a Federal standpoint as well Someday in the not-too-distant future, first responders – from police to EMS will have access to a secure broadband network. It will keep them connected with other agencies while ensuring their data is protected even in the midst of natural and manmade disasters.   At least that’s the idea behind the...

Tan will manage increasing demand for FBI certified fingerprint sensors for border security, national ID Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the smallest, lightest, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is pleased to announce the addition of industry professional Alex Tan to its talented team of consultative sales engineers. Biometrics technology leader Alex Tan’s new role As Director of Sales, Tan will manage efforts in th...

XProtect 2016 leverages Intel Quick SyncVideo technology to save more than80 percent when processing video data Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the introduction of dramatically improved performance using Intel Quick Sync Video technology to vastly reduce the operational cost of Milestone solutions and accelerate data throughput significantly. Computers that include Intel Quick Sync Video use the dedicated media pro...

The DreamTrips card  is a next generation SmartCard that does not require a Wocket and can operate as a stand-alone device NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces the first purchase order for a new SmartCard being developed for WorldVentures vacation club members. On February 9, 2016, the Company announced that both companies signed off on the hardware specifications for the new product and that it was e...

The session will also explore how to evaluate the privacy risks around IoT deployments Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will highlight some of the security industry’s leading authorities on physical and cyber security during its two-day educational programme, being held April 6-7, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Focused on the latest trends in physical and cyber security, Connected Security Expo is des...

Also new to NAB is SOLO8 SDR dual input HDSDI, COFDM, & IP mesh transmitter that includes integral video analytics, recording, & streaming Domo Tactical Communications (formally Cobham TCS) will introduce the SOLO7-OBTx camera-back transmitter to the North American market at NAB 2016. Domo’s SOLO7-OBTx is a feature packed camera-back transmitter that includes 1080p60 and 4:2:2 compression; integrated camera control; swappable RF modules; and H.264/MPEG-4 video e...

STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces STANLEY Guard, a smartphone and cloud-based personal safety and security response suite. The STANLEY Guard Personal Safety app allows users – whether they are students, employees, or executives – to send alerts, including video and their GPS location, directly to their security command center for immediate response. The STANLEY Guard Security Re...

Siklu millimetre-wave wireless radios are now certified with Milestone XProtect video management software platform Siklu Inc., the global market leader in millimetre-wave radios, announced that its wireless millimetre wave transmission products have been certified with the Milestone XProtect™ video management software (VMS) platform. Siklu and Milestone Systems have already leveraged their joint capabilities to provide highly reliable video surveillance systems for a num...

A demonstration will take place at Mobile World featuring Intercede’s MyTAM & Solacia’s SecuriTEE software Intercede and Korean company Solacia recently announced an integration of their mobile security solutions to allow Android applications to execute secure transactions in a hardware protected zone. Intercede’s Trusted Application Management (TAM) service now provides application access to ARM® TrustZone® technology via Solacia’s Trus...

Video surveillance and access control & time-attendance are integral parts of any organisation nowadays. However, an organisation will get the best out of both systems when they are integrated together and perform important functions to upgrade the organisation's security to the next level. Looking at market requirements, Matrix has integrated its access control & time-attendance solution (COSEC) with its video surveillance solution (SATATYA) on Ethernet to enhance security and rest...

The newly awarded patent focus on technology growth in the area of utilising video analytics on pan-tilt-zoom cameras PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based geospatial video analytics company, recently announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - US Patent No 9,213,904 “Autonomous Lock-On Target Tracking with Geospatial-Aware PTZ Cameras.” Patent expands lock-on target tracking The newly awarded patent is one in a series of PureTech Systems...

Boot Barn wanted a solution to provide higher-resolution video to streamline & to reinforce their investigative and operational efforts Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Boot Barn, America’s largest Western and Work Wear retailer, is deploying its video and situation intelligence solutions at various retail store locations to enhance operations and loss prevention efforts. Customer Boot Barn has been outfitting America since 1978, and today has more...

We hear that everything is going to the cloud – or is it? Security end users can be understandably confused by conflicting claims in the market from proponents of cloud-based or server-based systems. A number of major security companies are offering cloud video surveillance solutions apart from the traditional server-based systems. At the end of the day, how do you choose? What factors should be considered? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors should a customer...

Along with conference, technologies including surveillance systems, access control, fire safety, cyber & perimeter security will be exhibited With new speakers being confirmed almost daily, the line up for Securex West Africa Exhibition and Conference is cementing its position as the paramount security and public safety event for the Government and Private sector in West Africa. Running from the 1st – 3rd March 2016 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. The security market...

LOCKEN, a pioneer in cable-free access control based on unique digital smart keys, has become the first in the UK to provide real-time communication as part of a stand-alone solution. This achievement is made possible by the combined use of the MyLocken mobile application and the new Bluetooth enabled electronic Cyberkey. Instant alerts and communication Adding Bluetooth technology to the standard Cyberkey allows it to communicate directly with an Android or Windows smartphone. This means that...

The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a leader in fire, life safety and electronic security services recently announced its first acquisition since becoming an independent company with the purchase of Systems Sales Corporation. The purchase strengthens the company’s existing fire and security services operations in New Jersey, Philadelphia and...

The building automation technology will be implemented using the Desigo platform Swiss pharmaceutical company F. Hoffmann-La Roche opts for fire safety and building automation from Siemens for its new buildings on the Kaiseraugst campus near Basel. The order is valued at more than 1.5 million euros. The buildings are expected to be completed by mid-2017. Installing fire detectors In the coming years, F. Hoffmann-La Roche will add several buildings to its Kaiseraugst campus....

LTV Europe Sicherheitstechnik GmbH continues to grow and supplements its product portfolio with two new digital video recorders for Full HD Analogue (LTVRTE-160-02 and LTV-RTE-320-02). The new, powerful HD DVRs provide 2 megapixel camera-support, H.264 video compression and real-time recording. Depending on the model, up to 32 video surveillance cameras can be connected to the recorder. Furthermore, the 16-Channel Analogue HD tribrid recorder is suitable for mixed operation of conventional anal...

LILIN can equip all branches with the best-of-breed video surveillance security equipment and systems. Teller windows, processing rooms, ATM’s, parking lots, lobbies and common areas are all monitored by high-quality video cameras for the safety of customers, employees and staff. The company offers a large selection of IP cameras for use with bank location, and the surveillance video can be searched by date, time, camera location or any combination of these. Zone Entering technology is ab...

Some people contend that traffic light cameras are money-makers for localgovernments rather than a deterrent for dangerous driving These days, cameras are everywhere, and getting away with petty offences like running traffic lights has got harder. Citizens have got hot under the collar, and some have even gone to court to get rid of the automatic tickets generated by these robotic traffic enforcers. Traffic light camera intersections not conforming to federal traffic stan...