Surveillance & Security News for March 2014

The cooperation will enable Hikvision to accelerate promotion of its intelligent video analytics products and solutions Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a world-wide patent licensing agreement with video analytics provider, ObjectVideo, Inc. "Hikvision has a rich intelligent video analytics product line. This line plays an important role in both data mining and data service,” said Yangzhong...

Teleste showcased its Luminato digital headend platform, HFC access network products, and DOCSIS Access Hub Andina Link 2014 took place on 26 – 27 February, 2014 at Centro de Convenciones in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. In Andina Link Teleste presented its end-to-end offering for cable TV, IPTV and OTT operators. Digitalisation of the networks is advancing rapidly in Latin America. Teleste offers several cutting edge technologies and solutions for the operators to sup...

TDSi alongside Rapid Vigil Security will discuss real-world applications of security solutions and services Security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showing its latest integrated solutions, including the new EXgarde PRO 4.2 security management software, at Securex West Africa. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company and together they will be discussing real-world applications of security solutions and services. The partnership continues...

The partnership aims to promote and strengthen trade relations with dealers and systems integrators in Latin America Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces that the Latin America RepGroup (LAR) has signed a sales representation agreement that includes all of the Latin American regions. LAR is the largest manufacturers’ representative for electronic security in Latin America. Milestone and LAR have signed a represent...

Ingram Micro Mobility will engage and utilise its extensive network of Channel Partners Globo Plc, the international provider of enterprise mobility management and telecom software products and solutions, recently announced it has expanded its distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. Globo will now provide its complete portfolio of GO!Enterprise products to the significant market segment of Large Enterprises, and also offer solutions to Small-and Medium-sized Business...

SANS ICS410 course is dedicated to equip security professionals and control system engineers with cybersecurity skills SANS Institute has scheduled its first offering of the popular ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials course, dedicated to equipping security professionals and control system engineers with the cybersecurity skills needed to defend Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). SANS ICS410: Industrial Control Systems/SCADA Security Essentials course will be held Mond...

Teleste presented its video surveillance solutions at the event Teleste presented its video surveillance solutions at Defexpo India 2014 where Teleste co-exhibited with its partner Elcom Innovations. The exhibition was eighth in the series of biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6th to 9th February 2014. Attendees met Teleste at the event and found out more about its complete and robust video surveillan...

150 students are expected to participate in the penetration testing and ethical hacking courses The upcoming SANS Pen Test Berlin 2014, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe, has added two new courses which will debut at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin from the 3rd to the 8th of June. The event will open with SANS’ European Pen Test Summit, a full day of presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations from some of the brightest minds in...

Identive intends to be at the heart of moving identities from analogue to digital Internet business pioneer Gary Kremen has joined the Board of Directors of Identive Group, Inc. “Over the past 14 weeks we have substantially simplified the business to create a focused growth platform that leverages our core competencies in delivering unique and patented trust solutions for premises, information and the rapidly growing market of everyday items. The key here is identities m...

AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless communications equipment, recently announced two tools that boost user efficiencies and reduce installation time associated with deploying and supporting AES-IntelliNet fire and burglary alarm communications solutions. The new Network Connectivity Tool (NCT) and Configuration and Diagnostic Tool (CDT) provide a fast, easy way for dealers and installers to test locations for network connectivity and configure and diagnose AES-IntelliNe...

AES will be bringing new tools, services and solutions to market this year AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of long-range private wireless communications equipment, recently marked its fortieth anniversary with heightened demand for its patented security technology and solutions. The Company also unveiled aggressive plans aimed at businesses and government agencies that are struggling with sunsetting cellular and telephone technologies. “When I founded AES in 1...

Schneider Electric recently announced a new line-up of Pelco™ traditional, general-purpose and fortified camera enclosure systems. The release of these seven enclosure systems provides a cost effective solution to the end user as well as making connectivity in harsh environments achievable. “These significant advancements in camera enclosure capabilities represent excellent opportunity for security system specifiers, resellers and installers,” said Craig Dahlman, Director of A...

Western Digital’s WD Purple surveillance-class hard drives are equipped with AllFrame Technology SourceSecurity.com was recently invited to the press unveiling of Western Digital’s newest storage product for the surveillance industry, WD Purple. Presented by Jermaine Campbell, UK Country Manager of Western Digital at the Charlotte Street Hotel in London, Campbell enthusiastically talked through the technology release, explaining Western Digital’s reasons for...

CNL Software will be hosted in the Pelco booth as part of Pelco’s focus on open interoperability CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrate its latest PSIM software with Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, software and services at ISC West at the Sands Expo Convention Centre, Las Vegas. CNL...

IHS suggest that the replacement of midrange and high-end cars will drive the China chip market for automobiles The fast-growing semiconductor market for China’s automotive industry is set for double-digit expansion in revenue this year, propelled by an increasing desire among Chinese car buyers for added vehicle safety features and helpful infotainment applications like car navigation, according to a new report from IHS Technology. Chip consumption in 2014 by the c...

HD300 leverages Delta’s proprietary counter-balanced technology to provide a 1.5 second EFO Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its new HD300 barrier, available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit, will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm). Upon impact, the barrier remains in its foundation and the op...

VIVOTEK network cameras were installed across Arvaikheer’s main areas for monitoring public activities, roads and traffic Background Arvaikheer City is a provincial capital situated in the centre of Mongolia. Foothills that flank the city regulate temperature for the most part – a luxury most of Mongolia is forced to live without – but a biting wind and overall harsh environment still pervades the region. Even with a natural protective barrier and moderate a...

Hikvision is set to extend its PICADIS analogue product line with this new, latest offering: the DS-2CE15F5P(N)-VFIR3 720TVL Vari-focal IR Bullet Camera and the DS-2CE55F5P(N)-VFIR3 720TVL Vari-focal IR Dome Camera. Both of these models are aimed to set new standards for both image quality and low-light surveillance. These cutting-edge cameras are designed specifically to capture superior crystal-clear color images in extreme, low-light conditions. Both feature a 1/3” 1.3 MP PICADIS II ima...

ACTi Edge Recorder Client is a light version of a NVR system that will help build up a network video surveillance system based on the camera's local storage. With ACTi Edge Recorder Client, there is no need to prepare separate recording devices since the video is recorded in the SD card inside the camera. It supports real-time monitoring of up to 16 video streaming devices, multiple layout styles, video search and playback, recording download, and live on-screen PTZ manipulation. With its one-c...

ACTi’s latest Zoom Bullet, B41, is brilliantly designed for installation in various applications such as building entrances, loading docks, warehouses, production lines, or parking lots. For one example, it can be installed in a warehouse to monitor employees’ working conditions, compliance, or product movements during both day and night. With its 5-Megapixel resolution, one can capture video evidence clearly without losing picture details when zooming in, ensuring the highest qualit...

TDSi, one of the UK's leading suppliers of integrated access control systems has completed the installation of an integrated access control system at the Justice Centre in Port Talbot. The new £3 million building sees the relocation and centralisation of a number of courts in the area into a purpose built facility, where family cases, tribunal hearings and other non-criminal cases will be dealt with. Working as a subcontractor to the electrical contractor for the new building, TDSi partn...

The echoBox easily connects together all internet enabled devices at home by turning existing in-home coaxial network into a high speed internet superhighway. It allows cost-efficient way to extend broadband network inside apartments and houses without any new cabling. Efficient usage of existing in-home coax network The echoBox adapters, utilising the MoCA standard, make use of the unused capacity in existing coax to transmit Ethernet traffic. This is done this without interfering with Freevi...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 7.2 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect® security solutions. Device Pack 7.2 has deep driver support for more than 3,000 devices, which means that Milestone has added more than 2,000 supported devices since 2011. This speedy development has only been possible due to Milestone’s dedicated efforts to drive the uptake of open platform technology in the physical secu...

Kantech’s EntraPass Global Edition works with O’Regan’s video surveillance system Introduction O’Regan’s is considered to be one of the largest automotive dealerships in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. Representing such car brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and several others, O’Regan’s has operated as a family run company since its inception in 1915 when it established a Ford dealership. Today...

The CTS350-X is smaller, significantly lighter than previous models and easier to install and commission into service Navtech Radar, the world’s leading manufacturer of Radar based Automatic Incident Detection (AID) solutions for traffic management applications, will launch their new CTS350-X radar at the Intertraffic Show in Amsterdam 25th to 28th March 2014. Specifically designed for volume manufacturing, the CTS350-X is smaller, significantly lighter than previous...

The new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology   Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Pelco by Schneider Electric Evolution 360-degree camera range. Developed in conjunction with Oncam, the camera provides the customer with exceptional situational awareness. This new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology and unique, patented dewarping software to provide a ca...

The StealthWatch Labs research team delivers security updates to help better protect customers’ critical assets Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, introduces new StealthWatch Labs security updates to help customers combat today’s chaotic and ever-changing threat landscape. Through this new feature, Lancope’s highly skilled StealthWatch Labs research team delivers security updates for major cyber-attacks targeting, lurkin...

Ultimate Security will represent 3xLOGIC and its VIGIL video servers, VMS software modules, and IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled Business Intelligence (BI), announced recently the appointment of Ultimate Security Products as its newest manufacturer’s representative serving Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Founded in 2010, Ultimate Security Products’ mission is to p...

3xLOGIC has long been on the forefront of intelligent video analytics 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-enabled business intelligence, announced recently that Dan Zoeller has joined the Company as Director of Engineering, Business Intelligence Division. This announcement reunites two of the leading masterminds in Business Intelligence (BI) software development. Charles “Charlie” Erickson joined the Company as EVP of Product...

The centralised system allows the district to grant new employees access to the appropriate school buildings Flexible PCSC system offers centralised control while meeting the needs of 47 buildings. When voters in Colorado’s Poudre School District approved a bond measure in 2000 to fund a new school security system, they made a clear statement about the value they place on keeping the district’s 24,000 students safe. “The community has charged us with the car...