Surveillance & Security News for June 2016

Arecont Vision megapixel technology is proven around the world to reduce the number of cameras required while increasing video quality, coverage, and forensic recording.  Hotels, casinos, theme and amusement parks, museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues of all types are customer-proven environment for Arecont Vision cameras. At the same time, customers are usually able to dramatically slash the number of cameras required for a less-prevalent and more welcoming surveillance environm...

Hang Nadim International Airport (Indonesia) has demonstrated considerable growth ambitions in recent years, as the airport is becoming a major hub for both domestic and international connections. But the airport’s growth also coincides with increased safety requirements, and a continuous effort to prevent accidents, fatalities, injuries or significant damage. To be ready for future growth and to offer its passengers more security, Hang Nadim International Airport recently invested in adva...

Left to right: Marketing Director Georg Martin, Sales Manager Dirk Lüders and triPlus Managing Director Gerhard Hinrichs Dallmeier is a provider of network-based video security technology and develops and manufactures all products in its own headquarters in Regensburg, Germany, Bavaria. In order to strengthen its presence in the North German territory and better cater to customers there, Dallmeier has opened a branch office in Schneverdingen. New accessible location Sch...

SG-System-Manitou central station integration supports visual alarm verification and reduced false alarms Tyco Security Products announced an enhanced integration between its SG-System 5 receiver and Bold Technologies’ Manitou central station software. The enhanced integration means that Manitou now supports visual alarm verification provided through SG-System 5 to provide central stations with the tools they need to more accurately access alarm situations and to reduce...

DIY—the fastest-growing segment of the residential alarm market—has evolved from a niche trend into a major event in which the big dealers are “in” but the small dealers are not. But the good news is that new partnership programmes emerging from central stations are levelling the field so that even the smallest dealers can get themselves an “in.” Why board the DIY train in the first place? It’s become clear the DIY craze is here to stay, with capital in...

Kipod SMS has instant video content search across big data from any web browser and mobile device Kipod cloud video analytics platform was developed as potential system for smart city concept, as it provides surveillance on the country level and works as a united system, connecting 100,000 users to 400,000 cameras. Carrier class features What differentiates Kipod SMS from the majority of video management systems is a number of important features, such as: instant video co...

Opengear successfully achieved Cisco compatibility certification with Cisco 2900 Series Routers Opengear, a provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced that its Resilience Gateway has successfully achieved Cisco compatibility certification with Integrated Services Routers - Cisco 2900 Series Routers. The Internet of Everything...

The Connect ONE “All in One” Package is a robust, cloud-hosted offering that includes eight doors of access control using ScanPass Mobile Credentials The Connect ONE® Commercial All in One Package is completely turnkey out of the box with access control, intrusion, HVAC and lighting control, temperature monitoring and video verification. It’s easy to make more money, add customers and gain additional recurring monthly revenue with the Connect ONE All in O...

Farpointe now has more consistency, heightened security and overall better integration among different manufacturers' devices Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers, distributors and integrators can add the option of having the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), to their F...

IP-enabled panels will make up 58.2 percent of the market The adoption of panels and other IP-based equipment in the Asia Pacific market has ramped up significantly in 2015, and growth is expected to accelerate from 2016 through 2020. In fact revenue from IP-enabled panels will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8 percent from 2015 to 2020. The total market for access-control panels is expected to reach $499.3 million in 2020, and IP-enabled panels will make up...

Wood brings years of customer experience focus, coupled with knowledge of SALTO products SALTO Systems has announced the incorporation of Bill Wood as President of SALTO Systems North America as of August 1st, 2016. In this new role, Wood will be responsible for both the commercial and hospitality business lines in the United States and Canada.  He will report to Marc Handels, SALTO's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.   Modern security knowledge Wood&rsq...

It is more complicated to search through video compared to text-based data Since the launch of Google’s search engine in 1998, Internet search has grown and expanded from desktops to mobile devices, generating over 3.5 billion searches of text, images and videos per day. One likely reason for this popularity is the search engine’s ability to immediately produce relevant results based on search criteria. The security industry, in contrast, has not always taken adv...

Revolving doors have been around for well over 100 years since their invention by Theophilus Van Kannel in 1888. As the story goes, Van Kannel, working in a lobby during a cold winter in Philadelphia, complained about the unpleasant effects of the swing door at the main entrance: “Every person passing through [the exterior door] first brings a chilling gust of wind with its snow or rain, and the noise of the street; then comes the unwelcome bang!” Van Kannel decided to do something...

IFSEC International 2016 by all measures was a successful show. Two of the three days clearly met (or exceeded) exhibitors’ expectations. The third day was slower, but is it any wonder? Heavy rains and resulting commuter train complications would have discouraged all but the most determined. And there was another distraction, too: It was the day of the Brexit vote, when the United Kingdom made history. Results of that momentous vote underlined the sense of uncertainty I felt on the first...

With the new LKL version a 28 dBi high gain integrated antenna allows links in excess of 35 km to be deployed with a low-profile, integrated solution Proxim Wireless Corporation announced a long range version of its carrier class Tsunami QuickBridge® backhaul product - the new Tsunami® QB-10150-LKL. With the newly introduced LKL version, a 28 dBi high gain integrated antenna allows links in excess of 35 km to be deployed with a low-profile, integrated solution. Short...

Vicon is accepting pre-orders for the IQeye 9 series box camera Vicon Industries announces that the IQeye 9 series box camera will be available this summer and Vicon is accepting pre-orders. The latest cameras from Vicon provide wide scene coverage and highly accurate object detection with increased resolution and outstanding image quality. The new IQeye 9 Series also has increased processing power to effectively run analytics and VMS applications at the edge. Features Po...

There is disparity between the security of the different wireless standards, says Larry Pesce The proliferation of new Wireless communication technologies within consumer electronics and smart devices is overtaking the skills of the information security industry says Larry Pesce, a leading expert in the field and SANS instructor. Disparity in security “There is a great deal of disparity between the security of the different wireless standards particularly when you com...

iluminar's solution enhances image capture and also acts as a deterrent against criminal behaviour iluminar Inc, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, was selected by Van Cleve & Associates, Inc. to provide strategic LED illumination for US Government border control. US border control concerns Border control has been a topic of concern in the United States for many years, and has become a critical aspect of overall securi...

Aviglion products combined with webeyeCMS delivers high quality technology and reliability in the security and surveillance industry Avigilon delivers HD network video management software, megapixel cameras and machine learning analytics products to the world's top companies and is now configured into webeyeCMS. Combined, they deliver high quality technology and reliability in the security and surveillance industry. Avigilon video surveillance solutions Avigilon’s HD n...

The new Dubai office will promote BRE Global services in fire and security Independent, third-party certification organisation BRE Global continues to strengthen its international presence by opening an office in the Middle East. BRE certification Located in Dubai, the office will promote BRE Global services in fire and security, in particular the world renowned LPCB certification brand which covers certification of fire safety and security products for buildings and homes....

Penetration in residential sector is expected to increase by double digits by 2020 due to new functions and better technology The internet of things (IoT) is driving advances in technology and functionality in many industries, and the remote monitoring industry is no exception. New market data from IHS estimates the global remote monitoring market was worth $24.7 billion in 2015. Connected systems and services are expected to play a large role in the growth of this industry in...

Festival Leisure Park management’s main priority is to ensure that all visitors enjoy their stay in complete safety Festival Leisure Park, an entertainment leisure park in Basildon, Essex, has bridged the gap between its existing analogue CCTV system and a forthcoming IP installation, with the installation of 360 Vision Technology’s innovative Predator Hybrid camera. The expansive Festival Leisure Park attracts thousands of visitors each week, with a diverse clien...

Munhib began working at Trigion in July 2013 as the Control Room Manager Munhib Syed has been promoted to Contract Manager at Trigion Security Services. Training and development Trigion has a strong focus on training and development, and always looks to promote from within where possible. Munhib began working at Trigion in July 2013 as the Control Room Manager. Since then he has streamlined the Control Room and made processes more robust. Business achievements Munhib has a...

Manufacturers and system suppliers will show innovations in the field of security technology From smart video surveillance via the safeguarding of properties and companies right up to protected data transport: As the global fair for civil security, Security Essen will give answers to current challenges facing the economy and society. From September 27th to 30th, 2016, more than 1,000 companies from around 40 nations will redefine the standard for civil security at Messe Essen....

Matrix SATATYA SAMAS is designed for large enterprises with multiple connected sites or a large, single site Matrix SATATYA SAMAS is a Video Surveillance Management Server specifically designed to meet diverse and complex needs of large enterprises having multiple sites connected to a central location or those having a large, single site. Furthermore, this modular solution provides the IT manager with real-time information on usage of bandwidth and processor of its servers at...

 Part 1 of our Security in Healthcare series Hospitals have a continuous need for security, to update their systems,and to make repairs The healthcare vertical provides plenty of opportunities for security integrator companies. A single large hospital system can supply a dependable ongoing source of revenue to integrator companies, says David Alessandrini, Vice President, Pasek Corp., an integrator. Hospitals have a continuous need for security, to update their...

The certification demonstrates the LOCKEN groups’ commitment to deliver service excellence and reflects the quality of their solutions LOCKEN UK Ltd has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for its cable-free access control solution and services. This official seal of approval bears testament to the strategy that the company has spearheaded ever since its inception in 2003. Certification demonstrates the LOCKEN groups’ commitment to deliver service excellence and...

Using Tyco Security Products' new technology, C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management platforms can deliver contactless access control Tyco Security Products introduces the Safran MorphoAccess SIGMA Series access control high speed biometric and card reader featuring the world’s number one performance-ranked fingerprint technology and the world’s only single hand movement capture and match reader, the MorphoWave Tower. Using this technology, C•CURE...

Constellation for Incident Management pulls out the highest priority threat signals and presents them in an easily-digestible format Haystax Technology, a provider of advanced security analytics and risk-management solutions, announced recently it has released an updated version of its Constellation for Incident Management platform. The core Constellation system is already used by numerous state and local agencies and private enterprises nationwide, and the update delivers add...

The exhibitors will present their newest products and services at Security Essen 2016 From smart video surveillance via the safeguarding of properties and companies right up to protected data transport: As the global fair for civil security, Security Essen will give answers to current challenges facing the economy and the society. From September 27 to 30, 2016, more than 1,000 companies from around 40 nations will redefine the standard for civil security at Messe Essen. Thus,...