Surveillance & Security News for January 2015

 Teleste and Mitron form one of the leading providers in the market offering the rail industry complete solutions Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, announced recently that it is acquiring Mitron Group Oy Ltd, the Finnish provider of public transportation information systems and modern display solutions. The acquisition follows Teleste’s strategy to become one of the leading supplier...

Surveon will also demonstrate its advanced video management solutions and IP cameras Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, will demonstrate its latest innovations, including the NVR5000 series – the enterprise RAID server NVR offering a compact size, redundant modules and powerful features, the advanced video management solutions, and the full line of IP cameras with smart imaging optimisers, at Intersec 2015 from January 18th to 20th in Dubai, UAE. Indust...

Dahua has made HDCVI a global standard, providing open access for any third party to use HDCVI Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Exar to license High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar is licensed to design, manufacture and sell high-definition analogue video solutions util...

Security technologies are used in a wide variety of locations and environments in the transportation vertical Transportation is among the more diverse markets within the security industry, consisting of multiple non-homogeneous segments and some varied sub-segments, too. Transportation means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Typically, the transportation vertical includes any entities responsible for moving people and goods – that would encompass pu...

The growing market for legal marijuana (now available in some form in 24 states) has also generated a demand for security products and service to protect the industry from illegal activities. “For the most part, companies are looking for what we call the traditional surveillance systems whereby you have visible deterrence,” says Monty Henry, president of DPL-Surveillance-Equipment.com LLC in Ventura, Calif. Many companies are seeking more sophisticated systems t...

The technology partnership established between ISM and Wavestore has resulted in the successful integration of Wavestore video management software (VMS), with ISM’s Genesys2 PSIM security management control room software. The ISM award-winning and patented Genesys2 PSIM software offers a scalable solution for small single sites to multi-sited projects, irrespective of their location. Its ability to integrate products from multiple manufacturers into one holistic platform is enhanced when...

Digital Watchdog is pleased to announce the expansion of its IP technology product line. DW now offers the popular MEGApix IP camera technology in a new 2.1MP Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) camera with 5X optical zoom in both flat dome and flush mount models. These very aggressively priced cameras further round out our already proven IP product line, offering additional examples of our commitment to delivering powerful and reliable security solutions to our customers worldwide. The MPTZ5X camera is a tr...

Security Partners is a wholesale security monitoring company Security Partners, widely considered the fastest-growing national wholesale security monitoring company in the U.S., recently announced the full installation of the Bold Manitou platform, with the CSS Aeonix Telephony and SecurVoice call recording platform, at its Lancaster, Pa. and San Antonio, Tx. operation centres. “This system is bringing the highest level of technology and service to our dealers,” s...

Hogan applied for membership status with Security-Net in in the Fall of 2014 to replace Shelton Security-Net, Inc., a global provider of security system services, announced recently that it voted to approve the membership of Bill Hogan as the Security-Net member representative for D/A Central in Oak Pak, Mich. Hogan has served as President of D/A Central since 2013. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Market Basket Rewards Inc., a comprehensive loyalty marketing and da...

ADATA’s display includes DDR4 memory, a full range of solid-state drives (SSD), USB 3.1 external storage ADATA® Technology, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance DRAM memory modules and NAND Flash application products, is showing its complete line of innovative consumer products at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Shows (CES), taking place January 6 – 9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. ADATA’s display includes the world’s fastest...

Security professionals and end users are eager to define video analytics In the era where “I” is king, video analytics have become a topic of excitement, confusion, and deliberation. All one needs to do is take a stroll through the latest security expo to recognise how popular the space is, and how difficult it is to find an adequate explanation of what they are and how they work. So what are video analytics? This is the question both end users and security profess...

VIVOTEK FD8163 fixed-dome network cameras were chosen for indoor spaces such as galleries, the café, and the library Lublin City Culture Centre: A stylish combination of history and modern culture Lublin, the largest city in Eastern Poland, has recently proudly opened the doors of its Cultural Centre. The centre is housed in a large and elegant historical building, originally a Roman Catholic monastery, dating back to the seventeenth century. Stylishly renovated over f...

Matrix will showcase ETERNITY LE – IP-PBX for large enterprises with up to 1344 analogue ports and 1000 IP users Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is delighted to participate in the 23rd Edition of Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Matrix being a consistent exhibitor at Convergence from last 5 years will showcase its complete range of Business Phone Systems, VoIP & GSM Gateways and Converged Voice & Data products....

The Forum will also cover other major challenges for the energy pipeline industry Turkish pipelines have increasingly become targets for sabotage and as a result advanced security is required to protect this critical infrastructure. As part of these efforts, Turkey’s defence procurement office, the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, has opened a bidding process for private security companies to provide advance security for all of the country’s oil and natural...

AirLive provides AirMax 5X to fulfil the bandwidth demands of video surveillance AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP surveillance networking products and solutions provider, has announced its participation at INTERSEC Dubai 2015 (ARENA HALL, Booth: SA-F09). AirLive will showcase its latest surveillance networking solutions innovation products, Live Demo on independent motion investigation by CoreNVR, IPCam, speed dome, Smart Focus IPCam, IVS IPCam, 5 & 2 meg...

With the new SALTO mobile key hotel guests can use their smart phone as their key Leading access control provider SALTO Systems will be turning up the heat with its new mobile hospitality technology at Horecava 2015, taking place form 12-15 January at the RAI International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The most innovative and inspiring venue for food service industry professionals, the exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for everyone invo...

The solutions offered today in the field of server virtualisation seem to be a natural fit for the evolution of security systems from analogue to IP The video surveillance industry has been transitioning from analogue to IP-based systems over the last several years, and it is clear that this trend will continue. In light of this, it is apparent that taking advantage of the advancements in the IT world for use in security system design is the next logical step. In this article,...

Marshall Marinace is on a mission - to continue to infuse value into ESA If you haven’t met Marshall Marinace, you probably will soon. He’s the new President of the Electronic Security Association (ESA), and he’s instantly likeable. He’s a homespun security dealer with decades of service who knows that the new world of systems integration requires change and involvement of every member at the association level. Marinace was sworn in as the 41st Preside...

Dave Tyson has 30 years of experience in all facets of enterprise security The incoming president of ASIS has volunteered with industry groups for years. His goal: to help people get better at their jobs. With 30 years' experience in all facets of enterprise security, Dave Tyson, CPP, CISSP, looks forward to his 2015 term as President of ASIS International (ASIS). “I’ve spent a lot of years working to make a difference in the security industry,” Tyson says...

Global positioning systems (GPS) have a role to play to combat shoplifting, especially in the fight against the growing trend of large-scale organised retail crime (ORC). Todd Morris, founder and CEO of BrickHouse Security, recently explained to me how GPS fits into the fight against retail crime. A variety of GPS devices – from small “micro” sensors to plug-in devices for cars to wired devices – can all be tracked using the same cloud-based service, which manages the de...

Observers say improved analytic technology and better support technologies are making video analytics effective Video analytics and biometrics entered the security technology market some years ago accompanied by great expectations. Both generally disappointed security directors and end users. Manufacturers oversold video analytics as a tool that could monitor video for hours on end without losing concentration — something human security officers couldn’t do. Analy...

Often our selection of a network switch is based on price or major brand names, both of which can lead to problems Networking Basics for Security Professionals:  How bandwidth requirements guide selection of network switchesIf a network switch looks like a network switch, is it a network switch that will work for IP video security applications? The surprise answer is “not necessarily.” There are major differences between the network switch performance require...

The contract is for FLIR's integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threat response system FLIR Systems, Inc. announced recently that it has received the first full-rate production orders under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DR SKO) program. The contract is for FLIR's integrated chem...

The awards recognise phenomenal accomplishments of distributors, system integrators and partners across the nation VIVOTEK USA recently announced the winners of its prestigious Distributor and System Integrator Awards for 2014. The awards recognise phenomenal accomplishments of distributors, system integrators and partners across the nation. This year marks the first year VIVOTEK USA presented awards for exceptional sales, product knowledge, encouragement for future research a...

It has been interesting to read all the Review and Forecast articles we published over the last month. The holiday season was a perfect time to reflect on the previous year, and it is interesting to read about all the companies, their visions for 2015 and their accomplishments. It reminds me how lucky I am to be a part of an industry dedicated to protecting assets, people and facilities. The opportunity to report on a constantly changing business climate and a wealth of interesting technology is...

Matthew and Usmon will be managing the product lines of Dedicated Micros Usmon Khadim, holds a masters in Management Information Systems: Change and Development from the University of Manchester, joins Matthew Flaherty an Operations Management graduate from Lancaster University. Usmon and Matthew will initially help support a number of product management programmes as part of their training and development. The roles will grow to manage the complete product life cycle and ens...

With the completion of the acquisition, Avigilon now holds 124 US and international patents Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire patent portfolio and the patent licensing program of ObjectVideo, Inc. (“ObjectVideo”) for cash consideration of US$80.3 million (the “Acquisition”). Founded in 1998, ObjectVideo is an i...

Dr. Haage, will assume responsibility in the Management Board starting 1st April 2015 The Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG has appointed Dr. Tristan Haage as a new member of the Management Board for the area of Sales. With a PhD in physics, Dr. Haage comes from Kaiserslautern and will assume responsibility in the Management Board starting 1st April 2015. With Dr. Haage, MOBOTIX AG gains a leader with many years of management experience in international sales.  After f...

Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our First Annual Security Market Review and Forecast 2014 was a great time to be in the security industry, and 2015 will be even better. This is the optimistic view shared among industry leaders contacted by SourceSecurity.com and asked to reflect on the market in 2014 and to look ahead to the New Year. Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our...

 The increased viability of surveillance video as data will be an opportunity for growth and development Pivot3 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: It was a solid year for the industry – not great, but not bad. The state of the economy and less U.S. government grant money for surveillance in the last year held the security industry back overall.  There were two interesting trends as it relates to server/storage infrastructure for video surveillance. First, the pr...