Surveillance & Security News for March 2017

Founded in 1977, Cea Point Industrial Co. Ltd. initially specialised in the manufacture of men’s trousers, later shifting its focus to producing licenced products for various brands. Currently, Cea Point is Taiwan’s only licenced manufacturer for the Italian business casual brand Pebbles, British golf apparel brand Wolsey, Japanese brand Simple Life and British swimwear brand Zoggs, all of which are prominent brands in department stores and shopping centres across Taiwan. To accommo...

The IVX, Inc. is a revolutionary technology startup founded by industry veterans from Cisco, Jupiter and Motorola. The company is dedicated to providing innovative, high performance, fully integrated solutions for the public safety sector that effectively manage collaboration among multiple agencies and improve crisis management response time. The IVX enables real-time surveillance data collection, synchronisation and collaboration across the private and public safety sectors. Public safety cha...

Gaps in video from dropped video frames are a common problem. A web search on the phrase “dropped video frames” turns up links oriented towards gamers, YouTube videographers and even the world of video surveillance, discussing why frame drops happen and providing advice for coping with them. On Windows computers, video frame drops are a fact of life. Much of the advice can help reduce the number of frame drops, though never completely eliminate them. If you are an amateur filmmaker...

One leading company has developed an identity management system using patents that verify the identity of an applicant Most enterprises rely on background screening providers to report accurate and complete information without understanding the litigious landscape. Security executives often have little input in how background checks are performed or by what provider, as this has become the domain of human resources (HR). A growing trend finds employers and their backgroun...

Over the years, video analytics has gained an unfavourable reputation for over-promising and under-delivering in terms of performance. One of the biggest complaints regarding video analytics has been its inability to correctly identify objects in situations which appear trivial to the human observer. In many cases, this has resulted in a tendency to generate substantial numbers of false alarms, while not detecting actual events accurately. This, together with a propensity for complex set-up proc...

CCTV security deployments require high reliability and availability in order to prove truly effective In recent years, there has been incredible growth in the security video surveillance market with law enforcement agencies embracing video surveillance to enhance security in problematic areas across cities. But these projects require connectivity to carry video feeds from multiple deployed CCTV cameras distributed over one or more sites, to the control room for viewing and rec...

The attack on Parliament in London is another reminder that a facility's security is only as strong as its weakest point. In this case, it was a frequently used gate in New Palace Yard that was left unlocked. Known as Carriage Gates, the entrance is generally monitored by police officers. Could the weakness have led to the attack? Could the attack have been prevented (or minimised) if the gate had been bolted shut? Planned ‘complete security overhaul’ Finger pointing in the wake of...

AMAG Technology will preview new identity management system Symmetry CONNECT at ISC West 2017 AMAG Technology is previewing Symmetry™ CONNECT, its new policy-based identity management system, at ISC West in Las Vegas between April 5th-7th. Symmetry CONNECT Symmetry CONNECT delivers an easy-to-use, automated software platform to manage employee, contractor and visitor identities, satisfy regulatory audit and compliance requirements and reduce the administrative costs of...

PinPoint features a modular system that has the flexibility to configure to an organisation's unique needs PinPoint Initiative, creator of the market's first emergency management and asset protection solution built on real-time location system (RTLS) technology, announced today it will debut its situation management solution during the 2017 ISC West Conference and Expo, April 5th-7th, in Las Vegas. PinPoint will host two open demonstrations at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Apr...

The Schlage LE wireless mortise lock with ENGAGE™ technology is easy to install, connect, manage and use Allegion, a global provider of security products and solutions, announced it will showcase its latest innovations, including the new Schlage® LE wireless lock during ISC West 2017 between 5th-7th April in Las Vegas. Shlage LE wireless lock The Schlage LE wireless mortise lock with ENGAGE™ technology is easy to install, connect, manage and use. It was devel...

IDIS will be hosting a press briefing at their booth at ISC West to recognise valued customers and media partners Returning to the exhibition at which it made the debut of IDIS America in 2015, the global surveillance powerhouse IDIS will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in the video surveillance industry at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. IDIS industry innovation Founded in 1997 by experts in computer science and artificial intelligence, IDIS has since grow...

Boon Edam has expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the company has hired a new Vice President of Customer Experience and further expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas. New Vice President of Customer Experience Kevin Thomasson was recently hired by Boon Eda...

Based in Long Beach, Adam Reed will oversee sales of SALTO products in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Adam Reed to the commercial sales team position of Western Regional Sales Manager. Based in Long Beach, Reed will oversee sales of SALTO products in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii. He will report to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon. “SAL...

Wise will oversee the flagship ISC West event in Las Vegas, ISC East in New York and Card Not Present Expo in Orlando Reed Exhibitions, the global tradeshow company, announces the appointment of Will Wise as Group Vice President of its Security portfolio. Wise will oversee the flagship ISC West event in Las Vegas, ISC East in New York and Card Not Present Expo in Orlando. Wise brings over two decades of security industry experience to Reed, and his expertise will further drive...

During Secutech India, Identiv will provide live, hands-on demos of its products and solutions Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will present its portfolio of physical and logical access solutions at the 6th International Secutech Exhibition and Conference, which will be held between 6th-8th April 2017 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Secutech India is one of the largest professionally organised security shows in India and for five successful years, has been on th...

The MMX camera is perfect for effective video surveillance and process control in harsh settings where the presence of gases or flammable dust can create a potentially explosive environment Videotec, a manufacturer of high-end products for video surveillance, is expanding its range of explosion-proof cameras with the new MAXIMUS MMX camera, offering the best quality-price ratio in its class ever found on the market. Potentially explosive environments The MMX camera is perfec...

The business integration will bolster the ability to provide end-to-end video and access control solutions Panasonic Corporation of North America announced that its Panasonic Security Business Group has formally integrated the company’s security camera and related devices business with the business of Video Insight, the video management system software and storage company that Panasonic acquired in 2015. Positive business outcomes Based in Houston, Texas, Panasonic Se...

Tyco's Cheetah paves the way for full FIPS-201 deployments, allowing customers to set authentication factors to match the threat Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its Innometriks Cheetah high assurance physical access reader has achieved UL 294 certification and the complete Innometriks Infinitas FICAM solution is now listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). These are two important designations for governme...

Industry’s first embedded native firmware integration adds seamless proactive power reporting for leading Mercury software partners LifeSafety Power Inc., Mundelein, Ill., announces a breakthrough in connecting intelligent power management analytics to leading software manufacturers directly through Authentic Mercury Security hardware. End users can now obtain intelligent alerts and power solution testing natively through one single user interface with no additional hard...

ACTEnterprise now allows cameras connected to an Eventys EX NVR to be associated with access control doors The latest product offering from Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, blends access control with video management as ACTEnterprise now supports integration with Eventys EX NVRs. Eventys EX NVRs Simple to set up and operate, Eventys network video recorders offer powerful, seamless, reliable, yet inexpensive video recording of up to 16 IP cameras....

At Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017, LOCKEN will exhibit the new Mechatronic range LOCKEN, a provider of cable-free access control solutions, will showcase its recent joint venture with ISEO Group and the launch of a new range of highly interactive security systems at the Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017 at Olympia on 3rd & 4th May, 2017. Mechatronic access control systems The joint venture, between two companies with strong entrepreneurial and family cultu...

AMAG will demonstrate its solutions to security fire and safety installers at the NSI Installer Summit AMG, the UK manufacturer of intelligent, industrial grade, reliable edge-of-network transmission solutions, will be demonstrating its solutions to security and fire safety installers at the NSI Installer Summit at the Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, on March 30. NSI Installer Summit 2017 The one-day NSI Installer Summit is an exclusive event for National Security Inspect...

The Corporate Business Centre has a total of five Tourlock security revolving doors and three Speedlane turnstiles Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Eastman, based in Kingsport, TN, installed a multi-layer security entrance strategy, utilising a combination of Boon Edam Tourlock security revolving doors and Speedlane 900 optical turnstiles, at its Corporate Business Centre. Eastman Corporate Business Cen...

The app is free to all users, and stores can send alerts that will be sent to every user on the network The terrorist attack on the Houses of Parliament last Wednesday has left many in shock. The mood since has been one of sympathy for the families, and praise for the police, with the Prime Minister describing PC Keith Palmer as “every inch a hero.” The current threat level remains one step below critical, and police presence is heightened throughout the UK. Spotl...

IndigoVision BX 4K Bullet and Minidome Cameras deliver full frame rate 4K resolution video IndigoVision, the developer of end-to-end video security solutions, announces that they are excited to be back in Las Vegas for ISC West for 2017. Located at booth #27109 they will be previewing the latest innovative products in security from 5 – 7 April at the Sands Expo and Convention Centrr. With the latest 12MP sensors and advanced analytics, the IndigoVision BX 4K Bullet and...

Pathfinder's expendable, affordable, actionable and undetectable attributes make it the ideal sensor solution to rapidly decrease border-related illegal immigration In response to recent United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection initiatives along the U.S. southern border, Applied Research Associates' Security Products Division announces the release of its Pathfinder sensor system design to improve border patrol agent efficiency and protection, reduce costs associated...

Based on many years of algorithmic research and field experience, Opgal Eye-Q™ delivers a high-quality thermal image so clear that even the finest details are visible Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of thermal imaging, has announced the Opgal Eye-Q™, an innovative approach to image processing that sets new standards for thermal image quality. Based on many years of algorithmic research and field experience, Opgal Eye-Q™ delivers a high-quality...

External assessing body CCAS carried out a combined annual assessment of Ward Security during February 2017 National security firm Ward Security has achieved its highest ever score of 171 out of 174 in an independent audit conducted on behalf of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) - the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK as part of its Approved Contractor Score (ACS) scheme. Ward Security transitions Ward Security has also succ...

The most recent Xesar update provides an improved overview, user-friendly operation, as well as maintenance and the system is highly secure in any application Developed and manufactured in Austria, the electronic locking system Xesar is an innovation from EVVA, offering companies a wide variety of products and application options. Thanks to Xesar release 2.2, EVVA is enhancing the functions of numerous smart features. "The Xesar 2.2 update is a further, important step towards...

The new appointments will focus on technology innovation, both externally and internally Milestone Systems, a provider of open platform IP video management software, has started 2017 by making two senior level recruitments and promoting and appointing four high-performing members of its staff to new roles. As the company extends its global reach and influence, these high calibre individuals will support Milestone’s future innovation and growth. Milestone’s growing...