Surveillance & Security News for March 2018

An ever-increasing number of sectors are starting to take notice of the huge array of security, training and performance benefits body worn cameras can bring to the table. As a result, new targeted solutions are now needed to meet the growing demands of customers that require cameras specifically designed to meet their security needs. This is the message being relayed by Edesix, market leaders and innovators in the provision of body worn camera solutions, as it continues its expansion drive into...

Demand for security jobs in the UK has increased rapidly in the past two years in light of heightened security measures being taken as a result of terror attack threats. Consequently, the UK’s private security sector (worth £5bn per year, £265bn globally) looks set to be the next to join the ‘app economy’ when a new service launches this month from tech start-up Broadstone—following in the footsteps of other ‘gig economy’ technology platforms like...

A Lancashire business which supplies control systems for automatic doors has acquired a parking security firm in London, after securing a six-figure debt funding package from EV SME Loans and Lancashire Rosebud Finance, which are both managed by Mercia Fund Managers. North Valley Metal (NVM), which is based in Nelson, has acquired APT Security Systems of Hemel Hempstead. The deal will give NVM a presence in the South and provide a new market for its products. Founded in 1966, NVM operates from...

Elizabeth Sheldon, chairman of digital forensics specialist Evidence Talks, has been appointed as Vice President for Security of ADS and is expected to serve a 3-year term in the role. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and industry-acknowledged successes in presenting the case for cybersecurity, coupled with a growing reputation as a business leader and authority on security market trends. Instrumental in Evidence Talks’ phenomenal growth and success, which saw the company achieve i...

Pay on Foot parking systems manufacturer, DESIGNA, has worked with the Woolshops shopping centre in Halifax, West Yorkshire, to update its car parking system to the company’s advanced ABACUS software and equipment. The installation, comprising three new state-of-the-art entrance and four exit barriers, seven automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and three Pay on Foot pay stations, helps to improve the efficiency and security of the car park, which is popular with shoppers due t...

Security threats are on the rise and it has become a major challenge for decision making officials to come up with new and more comprehensive security systems in order to keep the offenders at bay. Billions of dollars are lost every year due to various security breaches in companies, banks, hotels, etc. Some organisations have implemented simple door locks with passwords to provide more convenience and ease of access for the employees. But in many such situations passwords that are used are com...

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer, will be demonstrating its whole product portfolio at Sicur for the first time and introducing its newly created Iberia team. Mark Cosgrave, Western Europe Divisional Manager for OPTEX EMEA, said “Spain and the Iberian Peninsula is an important region for OPTEX and there is a clear demand for highly reliable, high-quality sensor technologies. To meet this exciting challenge, we have created a dedicated team of native speakers to support our network of approved...

Having created an integration between their products Gallagher Command Centre and SeeTec Cayuga, Gallagher Security, leading manufacturer of intruder alarm and command center solutions, and SeeTec, pioneer in video management software, announce a technology partnership. The connection of both software products enables customers to evaluate situations based on a synopsis of event and video data, allowing a faster and more targeted response to critical incidents. Thus, SeeTec Cayuga can receive an...

Professional Communication Corporation – Nedaa, the Dubai Government’s safe and secure network provider, is expected to throw the spotlight on its current range of innovative solutions and applications that have been designed for today’s smart and safe cities during their participation at Intersec, a trade fair for security, safety and fire protection to be held from January 21 to January 23, 2018 at Dubai World Trade Center. Nedaa will be hosting at Pavilion #D-18 at Sheikh S...

TE Connectivity Ltd., a globally renowned firm in connectivity and sensor solutions, has been named in FORTUNE magazine's 2018 List of World's Most Admired Companies. This is the first time TE has made the list. The annual survey, conducted by FORTUNE and the Hay Group, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts, to identify the companies that enjoy the strongest reputations among their peers and across industries. TE was ranked #4 in the electronics industry. Innovation drive...

Flowmon Networks, a vendor of advanced monitoring and security solutions for network infrastructures, announced that it has joined F5 Networks’ Technology Alliance Program (TAP). Together they will bring automated DDoS protection solution to service providers and enterprises. The latest outbreaks, such as Mirai botnet utilising IoT vulnerabilities, have shown that the DDoS attack landscape is entering a new phase. With IoT, attackers have uncovered a new vector of lucrative denial-of-serv...

Quantum has announced that its board of directors has appointed Patrick Dennis as president and CEO. Dennis was most recently president and CEO of Guidance Software and has also held senior executive roles in strategy, operations, sales, services and engineering at EMC. He succeeds Adalio Sanchez, a member of Quantum’s board who had served as interim CEO since early November 2017. Sanchez will remain on the board and assist with the transition. “Patrick has been a successful public...

BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, today announced extremely strong fourth-quarter and 2017 results, with a significant revenue increase, hundreds of new customers, strong profit margins and a growing channel. 2017 highlights include: Over 50% growth in PowerBroker Password Safe, the company’s comprehensive password management solution 47% growth in multi-product business, highlighting the breadth and depth o...

With a US$2.9 billion e-commerce market expected to grow at an annual rate of 15.9% through until at least 2021, a new national electronic payment system with 18 million users already and a recovering retail sector with 2.6% annual growth, Thailand is an exciting example of the future potential for commerce in Southeast Asia. The team at Seamless have been watching the Thai market closely for a number of years, and are excited to be finally launching an edition of the show in 2018. As one of th...

The Asia Lottery Expo and Forum is set to make its official debut on May 15–17, 2018 in Macau. The three-day event follows the success of the Asia Lottery Forum and 7th China Lottery Industry Salon, which attracted more than 700 lottery professionals to the event in 2017. The launch of the multi-faceted Asia Lottery Expo & Forum aims to deliver a business, learning and networking platform exclusively designed for lottery professionals, and provide an opportunity for technology and solu...

Arecont Vision®, the provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Jemez Technology LLC has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Jemez Technology provides the industry with advanced and cost-effective video surveillance technology for critical asset protection. Visual Evidence For Investigations “We are excited to further develop our partnership with Arecont Vision”, said Mel Duran, CTO of Jemez Technology. “Arecont Vision...

Custom Consoles will promote its full range of security control room desks and video monitor mounting systems at the Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX), London Olympia, March 6-7, 2018. Exhibiting on stand D89, the company will be represented by Neil Reed (Managing Director), and Gary Fuller (Sales Manager). SteelBase-Lite desk Central feature of the Custom Consoles exhibit will be a SteelBase-Lite desk. This can be configured to provide an ergonomically efficient working environment f...

Teledyne e2v announced that it has relocated its Asia Pacific headquarters to a brand new facility in the Hong Kong Science Park. Today’s grand opening of the new office signifies Teledyne e2v’s commitment to growth in Asia and enables the group to strengthen its ties with existing business partners and extend its reach to new customers in the region. Teledyne e2v’s strategically located Hong Kong office will provide sales, technical and operational support to customers across...

GJD, an award winning manufacturer of professional external detector equipment, announced the launch of its external D-TECT Anti-Pet. The new technology incorporates two PIR’s, microwave, anti-masking and a built in anti-sway system. residential and commercial area security The D-TECT Anti-Pet will only detect an intrusion when both PIR’s and the microwave are triggered simultaneously, providing truly reliable performance and exceptional resistance to unwanted alarms. Ideal applica...

The G450 Home Control Gateway from Bosch Security Systems connects Bosch B and G Series intrusion control panels to a variety of devices to enable a full range of residential and business automation solutions. The new gateway connects the control panels with Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radio compatible devices and with wired third-party IP cameras for customized control of residences or businesses. Adding automation capabilities to a Bosch B or G Series system creates convenience for the...

Mindlogicx Singapore Pte Ltd ("Mindlogicx") has launched the world's first anti-fraud device-based solution at the Ritz Carlton Singapore; a fool proof and tamper-proof e-ink device that will enable exam administrators to conduct high-stakes tests using biometric and encryption technologies. Dubbed IntelliPAD, the device's release comes amid a global rise in exam malpractice; such as question paper leakage, candidate impersonation and other illegal means of obtaining question papers for persona...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, today announced 3xLOGIC and Sonitrol of Evansville are working to provide highly effective security protection for all of Hutson Inc’s John Deere dealerships located in Kentucky and Tennessee. Hutson Inc. is a John Deere dealership with 13 locations. The initial site Hutson focused on in Paducah, KY, has a display lot of over 88,000 square feet and a building with...

Busy couriers are leaving parcels in bins, in gardens and under cars, Christmas 2017 is the year that the Festive Season arrived by mail order. However, in many cases the deliveries aren't quite getting through, and it's driving customers up the wall. That's the findings of a national CCTV installer which has been collecting tales of customer outrage after couriers and postal workers have failed in the final hurdle – trying to find a safe place for a package when there's nobody at home....

CNL Software, specialising in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has created an approved integration with Jacques Technologies’ IP Communications System. Efficient and cost-effective solution The integration via a High Level Interface (HLI) between IPSecurityCenter and Jacques’s IP Communications System allows organisations to create a Common Operating Picture (COP) of their entire infrastructure for all stakeholders through the integration of all security as...

Innovation and collaboration remain to the fore for multi-award-winning perimeter protection systems group Zaun as it unveiled new products and partnerships at the UK Security Expo (UKSec). Zaun unveiled two brand new products, a new accredited installer and the latest integration of subsidiary EyeLynx’s video management software (VMS) with a channel partner’s access control system. The collaborations enable the steel mesh systems manufacturer to get its products to market, leaving i...

A high-security fence for rail and other critical national infrastructure applications that resists for more than five minutes of sustained attack with specialist power tools has been developed by steel mesh fencing manufacturer Zaun. The company has received a revised Certificate of Product Approval from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to include its brand new CorruSec SR3 approved to Security Rating 3. The fencing system incorporates a corrugated HiSec 3-5-10 mesh sandwiched be...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced an expanded product training schedule for 2018 that includes all scheduled Factory trainings, Roadshow trainings throughout the USA and Canada, and webinars. Technical training events are free of charge to Boon Edam partners and integrators, and typically include two or three days of intensive product instruction and hands-on exercises that address the most common installation and maintenance...

Prediction 1: A lack of social media security policies will create serious risks for enterprises As observed during 2017, social media platforms are regularly being used for the spread of fake news or the manipulation of public opinion. But social media can also be used for sophisticated social engineering and reconnaissance activities which form the basis of many attacks on the enterprise. Criminals and hackers are known to use these platforms to distribute malware, push rogue antivirus scams...

Secure I.T. Environments Ltd, one of the UK’s design and build companies of modular data centres, containerised data centres and refurbishment of existing data centres, has announced the completion of its data centre relocation project for Ridgeons, Timber and Builders Merchants. The project involved the closure of a data centre, originally built by Secure I.T. Environments in 2007, and relocation to new facilities on an existing Ridgeons depot site, following the sale of land in Cambridg...

Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, introduced Genetec Airport Sense , part of the Genetec Airport Practice Group. This advanced operational analytics solution relies on data provided by an airport’s existing security infrastructure, including cameras, sensors, and various detection devices to produce actionable intelligence about airport security, operations, and passenger flow. By accessing and analysing both...