Surveillance & Security News for June 2015

Mr. Hodge joins Altronix’s expanding team with an extensive product background and sales experience Altronix is pleased to announce that Brian Hodge has joined the organisation in the position of Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Hodge joins Altronix’s expanding team with an extensive product background and sales experience that spans over 20 years in the professional security sector.  “Brian’s knowledge and experience in integrated system sol...

Essence, leading provider of IoT, cloud-based connected-living solutions, has significantly enhanced the features of its award-winning WeR@HomeTM Multi-service Connected Home platform. WeR@Home is now one of the first Smart Home solutions that lets consumers receive alerts, control their home security, and manage their home automation from their Apple® Watches. This version of WeR@Home allows service providers to offer tiered activity levels, increasing the flexibility of their offerings. M...

Mura IPX packs 4K capture plus high-density encode and decode functionality onto a single PCIe® card Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced Matrox Mura™ IPX Series, a new line of 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards that let OEMs and AV system builders deliver advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD encoding and decoding over standard IP. The first two Mura IPX Series cards will be introduced at InfoComm 201...

Company will also showcase products including its highly flexible e-passport data page offering HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will be showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at Secure Document World 2015. The company will raise the curtain on a new era of government ID programs with the first demonstration of provisioning secure citizen ID credentials to smartphones. It will also showcase products including its highly flexi...

This product business was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt Effective from 1st June 2015, the global Siemens Building Technologies Division has completed the sale of its Security Products business. This product business, which offers hardware for intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance, was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt. All affected employees have transferred to Vanderbilt, which will remain an import...

Panasonic launched ‘True 4K’ WV-SFV781L dome camera and will expand portfolio with NVR and video wall screens Panasonic recently launched a dome camera which delivers ‘True 4K’ image quality and, at IFSEC, will expand their 4K portfolio with a 4K Network Video Recorder and 4K video wall screens, providing a True 4K system. The True 4K camera (WV-SFV781L) can cover a view four times larger than 1080p cameras, and a view nine times larger than 720p camer...

The partnership will enable Razberi to distribute its innovative and market-leading IP video products Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Razberi’s innovative and market-leading IP video products. Distributing products through PSA Security Network “Razberi’s incredible growth and...

QNAP also cooperated with HGST, Seagate, Toshiba and WD to showcase joint solutions of NAS with wide range of HDDs and SSDs At Computex Taipei 2015, QNAP® Systems, Inc. (at Stand J0118) demonstrated the world's first Thunderbolt™ NAS, the unique search tool "Qsirch", a hybrid approach to virtualisation with Virtualization Station and Container Station, the new QTS 4.2 operating system, multi-zone multimedia system, and various new and popular feature-rich Turbo NAS m...

Wavestore is pleased to announce the new release of version V5.50 of its video management software. This maintenance release delivers additional video performance enhancements, along with code optimisations for improved handling of views for cameras and layouts, and better management for network interfaces. Highlights of the new features include: Added Diagonal PTZ controls in WaveView and new server vector PTZ commands Further Improvements for views for cameras and layouts, including Undo...

Strategic management of costs is important when considering video storage systems Costs are at issue when considering any component of a video system. Strategic management of costs is especially important when considering video storage systems because storage accounts for such a large cost component of networked systems. Gartner’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) As enterprise products begin to dominate the video storage market, more attention needs to be addressed to Gar...

Clarius IM illuminator delivers high quality night-time images, works with day & night cameras Solar farms are large-scale systems of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, used to generate electricity. The farms often cover vast areas of land in rural areas; therefore it is essential that effective perimeter detection is in place to protect the infrastructure. GJD was employed to manufacture reliable security lighting to work in conjunction with the CCTV system on a solar fa...

During trial 2014 programme Iris ID technology was able to identify 457 duplicate registration Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced that its iris recognition solution has been selected by the government of an African nation to help create a fraud-free voter registration list and ensure fair 2015 national elections. The country’s election commission was tasked with completing a voter registration list in time for national elec...

Visitors will see how NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and track a specific person across multiple cameras NICE Systems recently announced that it will be hosting interactive demonstrations of its awarding-winning NICE Suspect Search solution at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place in London on June 16-18. Visitors to booth F950 will see how the use of NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and tr...

Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at the event Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap Security Management to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at IFSEC. AEOS, manufactured by Nedap, is the first software-based security management platform. IFSEC attendees will witness its strength and flexibility in integrations with world-class access and video solutions. AEOS is a truly integrated...

Moxa WDR-3124A cellular router enables remote access to critical vehicle and passenger data Moxa, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for harsh environments, recently unveiled two new pieces of technology to improve network reliability for smart transportation applications. MOXA V-ON technology V-On "Video Always On" is a video stream recovery technology on Moxa's latest Ethernet switches that provides 50 ms redundancy for multicast video streams when used wi...

The programme empowers parents, family members, civic groups and local businesses from the community There’s no doubt about it, annual school budgets are tight and with very little if any funding from federal or state sources, schools must find a way to help implement a strong, effective, multi-tiered classroom safety strategy. To help pave the way, Campus Safety Products (CSP), the producer of RhinoWare™ classroom lockdown and safety products, has launched the Saf...

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

The Pulse Secure Connect Now partner programme simplifies the relationship between vendor and partner Pulse Secure, a leading provider of access and mobile security solutions to the enterprise and service providers, recently announced the launch of its global partner programme, Pulse Secure Connect Now. The new programme centres on helping partners compete in the mobile security market by offering industry leading technologies that solve their customer’s problems. Built...

Integrators and end users should be aware that their definition of open might differ from those of security manufacturers Much of the buzz in the industry today about open architecture is driven by the IT world, with many security-related decisions now falling on an organisation’s IT department, where true open architecture has been around for a long time. Closed systems like we’ve experienced in the security world are not just viewed as foreign to the IT world; th...

Not too long ago the idea of home automation was strictly the province of the rich and famous. With costs that soared as high as $100,000 or more, controlling HVAC, lighting, doors and security from a single source just wasn’t in the budget for Main Street America. That was then, but now is an entirely different story. The “connected home” in which smart phones and tablets serve as controllers for Internet-enabled devices has gone mainstream. Installers are still fashioning hi...

The video servers allow them to plug in any existing analog camera and convert it to digital for transmission Just a few short years ago Kaukauna Utilities, a provider of electrical power and drinking water in Kaukauna, WI had one camera. Just one. It was analog and not attached to any recording device. Today they have 18 IP camera domes and two IP video servers, with plans to expand. Yet their financial outlay has been very small. Their expansion plans include buying off th...

The Vicon system allows for video coverage of four buildings and the surrounding areas As a 150 year-old, family-run business, Sabel Steel places a high value on trust. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, the company boasts six steel service centers, two scrap yards, a rebar fabrication division and a wholesale center. Yet despite its size, this progressive, independent company, owned and operated by fifth-generation members of the Sabel family, prides itself on personal ser...

PacketWatch solution allows large enterprises obtain deeper network visibility and more granular security context Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, is unveiling its new PacketWatch™ solution for intelligent packet capture this week at Infosecurity Europe 2015. With the PacketWatch solution, large enterprises can obtain deeper network visibility and more granular security context for streamlined incident response and forensics &ndash...

There will also be a WD Purple “Spotlight” presentation, which includes the company talking about its Purple & new Purple NV hard drives With the quality and reliability of CCTV storage being at the forefront in 2015, WD® will be showcasing the complete family of WD Purple™ hard drives, specifically designed for the surveillance market at IFSEC 2015, stand F650. WD Purple NV for larger-scale NVR surveillance systems In particular, WD will feature th...

A core function is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visitors & a touchscreen monitor Comelit is to launch its ground-breaking SimpleHome intelligent home automation system at IFSEC 2015. With options for remote management from smart devices adapted to the individual lifestyles of users, SimpleHome epitomises the latest in home automation technology. A core function of the system is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visi...

G-WalknView is used to make it possible for live streams and recorded video to also be viewed on the go using an iPhone or iPad Whiskey surely isn’t a typical German product whereas video security is. However: The "Birkenhof Distillery" in the Westerwald region is quickly becoming one of the top distilleries in Germany. Started in 1848 with a traditional grain distillery, in 1999 an award-winning fruit distillery was added and in 2002 with Fading Hill a whiskey disti...

The new office will support growing market trends in the UK and open up new sales channels for transmission products & solutions OT Systems recently announced the opening of a new London, U.K., office to further support the growing market trends in the U.K. and open up new sales channels for its transmission products and solutions. A significant milestone "The new office represents a significant milestone in OT Systems' continued and concentrated long-term business inves...

Steve will provide essential support for meeting the growing demand for technical support services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Lampett as the organisation’s new Technical Officer. Steve fulfilled several roles at ADT Joining the Association today (1st June), Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in the security industry, having fulfilled several roles at ADT Fire and Security in various d...

Security officers make the most of the solution’s rich feature-set, which includes unlimited reporting Customer Located in the heart of Albany, New York’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live. Fostering community involvement, The College of Saint Rose opens its doors to the public throughout the day, but in so...