Surveillance & Security News for June 2015

The new MOBOTIX Analytics is now available for all single lens cameras. It allows counting of people moving through corridors in different directions and additionally can generate heat maps to indicate the area of highest activities of movements. This statistical data can be automatically sent by the camera itself via daily or weekly email and is an excellent tool to measure the behavior of people, for example in a retail shop. Free of charge This software (MX-V4.3.2.68) is free of charge and...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announced that its modular AXIS F Network Camera Series, which is based on a divided network camera concept, offers three additional sensor units for use with its two main units. The small sensor units, which comprise a lens, image sensor and cable for connection to a main unit, can be installed discreetly in tight places and are sold separately from the main units. The main units house the processor, network, power, SD card slot a...

Videotec produces a large line of specialist and certified products for video surveillance of Oil and Gas areas After having gone through the strict pre-qualification procedure, Videotec is proud to announce their admission as a trusted partner in the ACHILLES list of qualified suppliers for the Oil and Gas market. With a 24 years’ experience, Achilles is today one of the world’s leading global supply chain risk management companies. Achilles FPAL identifies, eval...

The LightFighter series helps overcome the pitfalls of imaging extreme backlight and high contrast scenes Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is set to reach new heights in extremely high contrast imaging with the launch of the LightFighter series of 2MP SMART IP cameras. Each of the seven new LightFighter cameras incorporates Hikvision's ultra-high 140 dB WDR technology for exceptional, industry-leading visibility in brigh...

Visitors to the show have three conference theatres to choose from this year: Keynote and Convergence, Security Solutions and Safe Cities As IFSEC International prepares to return to London’s ExCeL in June, a number of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) representatives are ready to impart advice on a number of industry issues – from city security to access control – as part of the show’s busy educational programme. Visitors to the show have t...

Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Edge Solution (ES) High Definition (HD) Recorder to its innovative product portfolio. The ACC ES HD Recorder delivers complete support for HD cameras up to 7K (30 MP) resolution, full performance of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software and powerful remote access capabilities in a compact design. Ideal for centralise...

The Connect ONE interface is fully compatible with ELK Products’ Security and Automation Control Systems The partnership between ELK Products, a premier manufacturer of security and automation solutions and Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, provides the perfect segue for residential integrators to move into the world of commercial systems solutions and increase their recurring revenue streams with ne...

Synology has recently announced three new models to their range including two new concepts. These are: RackStation RC18015xs+, DiskStation DS215+, and DS715. RC18015xs+ RackStation RC18015xs+ features high-availability design, next-generation snapshot technology, and massive scalability up to 180 drives. The shared storage architecture eliminates the need for data replication over the network, in addition to drastically reducing deployment costs. RC18015xs+ and RXD1215sas deliver the secure, r...

Axis Communications recently announced AXIS Q86 PT head network camera series, a high-performance product line that includes both visual and thermal cameras. The extremely fast pan-tilt capabilities, combined with low-light visual and thermal features, make the cameras ideal for perimeter protection, border control and transportation monitoring. The cameras’ expanded range of vision and high precision images deliver new levels of efficiency and cost-effectiveness for monitoring large areas...

The latest version of Security Center supports import and archiving of video content recorded from body wearable cameras Genetec™, a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions recently announced that the latest version of Security Center (5.3 SR1), the company's unified security platform, now supports the import and archiving of video content recorded from a variety of body wearable cameras, including B-CAM, GoPro, Vievu and Zepcam. Law enforcement, pub...

St John wanted to ensure that their lone workers were better protected whilst visiting and travelling between customers Charitable healthcare organisation St John New Zealand have launched the StaySafe smartphone app and surrounding cloud based monitoring service to protect their lone workers. The app will be used to monitor their medical alarm representatives who install, test and service emergency medical alarms for 40,000 vulnerable or elderly customers across New Zealand....

Also, DVS Technical Manager Dave Davies will present the ‘Benefits of Reliable CCTV Data Storage with Seagate and Hikvision’ seminar DVS Ltd, the fast growing CCTV product distributor will be present on the Hikvision stand (E800) throughout IFSEC demonstrating and presenting the latest technology on the marketing. DVS are industry known for their pre and post sales technical support teams so make sure you pay them a visit for a chat or advice on your security syst...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announces the release of a powerful addition to its Sonitrol alarm verification product portfolio—SonaVision™ VIGIL Video Verification. A new standard in alarm verification, SonaVision now offers enhanced capabilities, creating a powerful combination by adding integrated video verification to Sonitrol’s proven audio verification technology, pioneered by the organisation more than five decades ag...

Security is a big concern for local government buildings, but there are measures that can make a difference Back in August of 2013, Rockne Warren Newell, armed with a rifle and a handgun, stormed a township meeting in the Ross Township Municipal Building in Saylorsburg, Pa. Witnesses say he fired through a wall into the meeting room and then burst into the room itself, guns blazing. Three people died, and two sustained wounds before citizens attending the meeting restrained hi...

Morse Watchmans announces that their KeyWatcher Touch key control system supports C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management System from Software House, part of Tyco Security Products with the Stratus everRun Redundancy Solutions. “The successful integration of these technologies effectively and reliably automates time-consuming tasks across the enterprise,” says Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “We are pleased that our KeyWatcher Touch key control...

Lenel Systems International announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0 – the next generation of its leading security management platform with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp....

CLIQ has the ability to incorporate a padlock, securing a remote asset, into users’ access control system As part of the ASSA ABLOY stand Abloy UK will be showing a new dimension to the CLIQ product, through the extensive API coding full integration can be achieved into almost any solution. As well as easily adding non-hard wired doors the ability to incorporate a padlock, securing a remote asset, into users’ access control system opens up boundless opportunit...

Magenta’s MD Abbey Petkar commented about the company’s no zero-hours contractors The use of zero-hours contracts within the security industry has been condemned by Hounslow-based Magenta Security. The subject of zero-hours contracts was a widely discussed topic in the recent UK General Election with Prime Minister David Cameron claiming there would be legislation to protect workers on these contracts. This legislation has since been described as ‘toothl...

These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has published a document entitled ‘Standardisation of Terminology for locations of Card Data Compromise devices at ATMs.’ These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud (EGAF). Fraudsters have been constantly improving ATM skimming devices since the first basic devices appeared. Various types...

Company representatives will demo the VMS product which manages live & recorded video Video Insight–a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software–will showcase version 6 of its award-winning product at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18. Hosted at the ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre, IFSEC International is the largest event for the security industry, bringing together more than 650 leading manufacturers, supplier...

Companies like – VIVOTEK, QNAP, EverFocus Electronics & PLANET Technology to display their products An exclusive showcase of security technology excellence will be unveiled on the opening day of IFSEC International 2015 which runs 16 to 18 June at ExCeL London. The session is supported by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, and will be executed by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). This dedicated event...

Entrepreneur, president and CEO Dean Drako acquired Brivo for $50 million Dean Drako and Brivo announced recently that the company has been wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, entrepreneur, president and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. As Brivo’s owner, Drako will serve as the company’s chairman, and Steve Van Till, Brivo’s president and CEO, will continue leading the company. Brivo’s cloud-based access control system currently services over 6 mi...

In the fast changing wireless landscape, several converging trends have encouraged industries to adopt the LTE (Long-Term Evolution) cellular standard for M2M applications: the gradual decommissioning of legacy networks, the cost-benefits of LTE technology, and the increased demand in rich media and real-time monitoring. OnCell G3470A-LTE cellular gateway Moxa, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for the Industrial Internet of Things, is helping system integrators embrace and ta...

All-over-IP Expo 2015 serves major video surveillance vendors with their partner ecosystems Video surveillance storage solutions are rapidly adopted and estimated to grow at 16.3% CAGR, reaching a market size of $10.41 bln in 2018. Storage vendors have been quick to capitalise on the exciting growth on the video surveillance market and by now offered solutions tailored specifically for video archives. Build strategic partnerships in Russia Global data storage vendors are...

The GS930 glass break detector has been approved by The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for use in the UK’s most important security projects. UTC Building & Industrial Systems, which operates in the U.K. as UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd, is a unit of United Technologies Corp. CPNI provides protective security advice and assures a wide range of physical security products for use on critical national infrastructure (CNI) sites. This latest approval for the G...

Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of specialist power supplies and ancillary equipment designed specifically for security applications, has launched a new range of MultispanTM PoE + Ethernet Switch products. Consist of a dedicated Multispan PoE power device Providing both PoE+ 30W power and Ethernet transmission for up to four IP devices, the new Dantech ‘Multispan’ solutions consist of a dedicated Multispan PoE power device and a separate dedicated Cisco switch,...

The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone CriticalArc, a leading security technology innovator, recently announced that it has opened a US office in Denver, Colorado. The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone™, a next generation distributed command and control solution that is revolutionising the way that organisations ensure personal safety across dispersed environments. Re...

Organisations are looking for ways to maximise resources and extract value from video security investment "There’s valuable information hiding within surveillance video. Extracting it can make a security department more efficient and provide a clear return on investment to their organisation." - Dror Irani, CEO and President, BriefCam - The Video Synopsis company. Challenges of video surveillance Video surveillance systems are a blessing to security. They are also a cu...

Time flies, and I’m sure it’s been 10 or 15 years since the term PSIM (meaning physical security information management) came into favour in our market. It was a variation on the term SIM (security information management), which in the realm of information security refers to a collection of data into a central repository for trend analysis. The idea was to apply the same concept to physical security equipment in the form of an over-arching software system that takes information from...

Managed and hosted services allow users access from a variety of connected devices It’s not about hardware anymore, although quality components are a must. Now, it’s about how technology performs. For the systems integrator, there’s also an opportunity to provide essential services to keep customers connected. As with many other businesses, the security industry is being “disrupted” and influenced by the cloud. Delivering outsourced security and...