Surveillance & Security News for February 2017

everis will assume a leading role during HOMSEC 2017, where it will display its innovative solutions The everis Aerospace, Defense and Security group will be a sponsor in the new edition of the International Exhibition of Security & Defense Technologies HOMSEC 2017, organised by Atenea Group, which is going to take place in Madrid between 14th and 16th March this year. everis technologies at HOMSEC 2017 everis will assume a leading role during the event, where it w...

Jody will oversee global sales and business development and she will also manage inside sales AMAG Technology is pleased to announce that Jody Ross has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development for AMAG Technology. Jody will oversee global sales and business development for North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM and she will also manage inside sales. AMAG security solutions Jody is filling the position that was previously held by Kurt Takahashi, w...

International experts will present an overview on current technologies and developments Since fire extinguishing techniques were first used in Europe, they have been inspected by VdS – and the institute gladly shares its experiences gathered over more than 100 years with the safety responsible persons from all business sectors. On April 27th, the 4th international VdS conference on fire protection systems will take place in Warsaw. International experts from the insuranc...

The LightCyber Security Operations Centre OPEX Calculator helps quantify the accuracy and efficiency of security tools LightCyber, a provider of behavioural attack detection solutions, has announced new tools that equip enterprises to meet increasing Board demands for security accountability and compliance with internal and industry regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). LightCyber also introduced updated metrics from customer production systems an...

Marks USA also stands behind its products with a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty Marks USA, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. announced its cylindrical and mortise locks have received a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Board and Code Administration Division, and have been tested to comply with Florida Building Code, including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone—known to be some of the toughest standards in th...

Pure Mobile provides unique session keys during transactions and non-transferrable credentials ISONAS, a pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced its participation in the 12th annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) 2017 event being held in San Antonio, TX on February 13th - 16th. With a redefined purpose and vision for the brand, Milestone will focus on how the Open Platform Community makes the world see the future. Sharing this vision of an open p...

Barco delivers solutions that empower control room operators with real-time situational awareness Barco, a provider of networked control room visualisation solutions, has signed an agreement with OBI Partners, a United States-based company providing advanced business intelligence solutions to the utilities sector. Under this agreement, OBI Partners will leverage Barco’s X2O visual communications technology, which will enable the company to go to market faster...

ADI customers can now benefit from Dahua’s extensive range of security solutions, including VMS Dahua Technology, a manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, has signed a partnership agreement with ADI, which has a branch network for the distribution of security products in the United Kingdom. ADI and Dahua Technology ADI’s head office is located in Bury, Greater Manchester and offers the wholesale distribution of security and low-voltage equipment with over...

Barco further optimises the visual experience of super-narrow bezel tiled LCD video walls with OverView HVD552 Barco, a global provider of professional visualisation and networking solutions, announces a new product in its super-narrow bezel LCD video wall portfolio. The OverView HVD5521 is Barco’s most advanced tiled LCD video wall to date, offering operators a stunning visual experience. Designed for use in control rooms, the HVD features some unique innovations that...

Service providers with vertically integrated ecosystems need to quickly market in-house innovation Highlights of smart home systems growth analysis Service providers with smart home offerings share core tenets that incorporate flexibility, innovation and ‘the experience’. As long as a service provider adheres to these values, the means of development and delivery of the ecosystem (proprietary or open) is inconsequential. IHS Markit projects the penetration of s...

Intersec 2017 featured 17 of the world’s top 20 security solutions providers Global product launches, live demonstrations, new bilateral agreements, and updated UAE fire safety codes were among the many highlights that shared centre-stage, as the curtains came down on the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection. Record participation Intersec 2017 concluded on 24th January, 2017, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition, wi...

Thousands of microdots are infused into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code A North Yorkshire businesses’ revolutionary security system which protects lead roofs from metal thieves, has achieved the prized Police crime prevention accreditation Secured by Design. The process used by York-based Trace-in-Metal involves infusing thousands of microdots into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code. Such is the science behind Trace-in-Met...

The border with Mexico is an obvious starting point for the security community. Many had assumed that 'wall' would mean a high-tech fence or possibly just a virtual barrier of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), video surveillance with analytics and thermal imaging. However, during a press conference shortly before inauguration, Mr Trump put journalists straight. Unless there is a mountain or river already doing the work along the 2,000 miles to be protected, this really...

There are many benefits of security systems, and some may be more obvious than others. Certainly, when choosing security systems to be installed, end users have goals and expectations for the systems in mind. But are there other benefits or opportunities that customers may not have thought of? It’s an interesting question, so we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Considering security systems integration, what is the biggest (or most common) missed opportunity?

Airport Solution Indonesia will be held at the Jakarta Convention Centre from 6-7th December F&E Aerospace, the organiser of the Dubai Airshow, Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE), the MEBAA Show, Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Middle East (MRO ME), and the MEBAA Show Morocco, announces the dates, venue and co-location of 2017’s Airport Solutions Indonesia two-day exhibition and conference.  Airport Solution Indonesia 2...

Airbus taps into the Indian market for mission-critical communications Airbus and Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Limited signed a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement to support the growth of Airbus’ Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) solutions in India. From now on, Trimax will sell PMR equipment and technology from Airbus in the South Asian country. In recent years, Trimax has become a leading provider of IT services in India in areas including connectivity, dat...

Age ID provides the most up-to-date solution to the problem of spotting fake and altered IDs Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of technology solutions that are the antivirus to the epidemic of counterfeit IDs delivering real-time threat identification and identification authentication, announced it will participate in the National Sheriff's Association Winter Legislation & Technology Conference. The conference will be held February 4 to February 7 at the J.W. Marriott in W...

Gate Safety Week aims to raise awareness of the dangers posed by incorrectly installed automated gates Safety campaigners are once again mounting a high-profile drive to reduce the risks posed by unsafe automated gates – and this time school children will be playing a critically important role. The DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), the trade association which represents the automated gate industry, is looking for a school to be the "face" of this year's Gate Safety...

Checkmarx CxSAST addresses more than 20 different programming languages, and Scala is its latest addition Checkmarx, a provider of application security testing, announced open beta support of the Scala programming language. The new capability adds the ability to analyse and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities exposed in projects written using Scala code. Identifying potential vulnerabilities Checkmarx is the first static analysis solution to support Scala. The added...

The Belgian public network operator and Airbus customer has received government approval to invest in network infrastructure The Belgian public network operator ASTRID will modernise its secure radio communication networks, infrastructure and services in the next few years. The corresponding management and investment plan, in place until 2020, was approved by the Belgian government and ASTRID’s Administrative Council in December 2016. Accordingly, the Belgian government...

The MIFARE DESFire EV1 platform used in the cards carries the Common Criteria EAL4+ certification Identiv announced the launch of its uTrust TS Cards, a new high-frequency 13.56 MHz access card product line delivering increased security at a much lower cost with the excellent compatibility, service, and quality standards that have made Identiv’s card offerings so popular. Identity management and authentication Despite the security weaknesses of 125 kHz proximity...

ExtraHop have announced that Lyreco will be using the ExtraHop IT analytics platform for a variety of purposes ExtraHop, the first and only provider of streaming analytics that transforms network data into actionable insight, recently announced that Lyreco, a worldwide distributor of workplace products, is using the ExtraHop IT analytics platform to proactively improve application availability, optimise performance, and aid troubleshooting. Streamlined mobile ordering With...

Counterterrorism tells antiterrorism about threats and antiterrorism tells counterterrorism about unusual or suspicious activities The most terrifying thing about terrorism is its reliance on the element of surprise. Most people don’t see the attacks coming, or don’t recognise the indicators when they see them. When terrorists strike, law enforcement is disadvantaged, the victims shocked and by the time an effective response is mounted the perpetrators are oft...