Surveillance & Security News for May 2018

ADT Inc., a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, and Cofense, provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions worldwide, have announced a partnership to offer phishing detection and response to ADT customers. ADT Cybersecurity provides enterprise and mid-market businesses with managed detection and response (MDR) services to combat advanced cyberthreats in real time. This service is now augmented by Cofense Tr...

Johnson Controls has announced that the PowerSeries Neo intrusion panel from DSC is the first intrusion alarm panel to be awarded the NF & A2P certification for cybersecurity protection from CNPP, the French national authority for risk prevention and control. The groundbreaking NF & A2P certification was awarded to DSC PowerSeries Neo under a newly created category that evaluates and certifies a security product’s cybersecurity readiness. The certification recognises PowerSeries N...

Arecont Vision, the industry provider of IP-based megapixel camera and video surveillance solutions, announced that it will execute an asset purchase agreement (the ‘Purchase Agreement’) with an affiliate of Turnspire Capital Partners, LLC (‘Turnspire’) under which Turnspire will acquire substantially all of the Company’s assets. To eliminate the company’s debt, the Company has initiated proceedings under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the...

OpenView Security Solutions, the UK’S largest privately owned independent security company and a national supplier of electrical and mechanical services, is showcasing its comprehensive range of smart living solutions on stand D44 at Housing 2018. This will include a preview of a new IP-based concierge system developed with stand partner Appello that will deliver a unique range of capabilities. Efficient care and health services According to Andy Ward, Sales Director at OpenView: &ldquo...

Viking’s family of surface mount boxes has expanded to include low profile boxes in a variety of sizes and colours, making the VE-Series even more versatile for your surface mount application. “This is an upgrade that our customers have been asking for. These low profile boxes are tough, yet aesthetically designed for hallways, store fronts and building entry, or any crowded area.” – Geoff Heintz, Engineering Manager, Viking Electronics. Viking’s rugged surface mo...

During the Critical Communications World 2018 (CCW) in Berlin Airbus will show real-time videos taken from a drone on its collaboration solution Tactilon Agnet. This proves that on top of providing secure Tetra and Tetrapol network connections, Tactilon Agnet is also fully interoperable with airborne networks. The demo will indicate how flexibly Tactilon Agnet can also integrate additional media channels during rescue missions. In addition, the quality of the video transmissions are visibly imp...

The premium sourcing and networking platform is set to fully occupy the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The 11th edition will take place from 16 – 18 August 2018 as strong growth in Vietnam’s economy continues to raise demand for safety and security products. The 2018 edition is expected to surpass the attendance figures of previous years as over 300 exhibitors (2017: 270) are estimated to partake in the show in over 10,000 sqm of floor space. A large...

As most of us are well aware by now, from 25th May 2018, every EU country will be subject to the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), changing the way personal data is handled by strengthening compliance requirements and introducing strict penalties for failing to adequately protect personal data. All UK businesses must be conscious of the new rules and make the necessary changes, since non-compliance can result in data breaches and massive fines of up to 20 million Euros, or 4% of t...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced that it will preview the upcoming ACTEnterprise access control solution at this year’s IFSEC International, June 19-21, at ExCeL London. Along with demonstrations of the solution, visitors can explore the wide range of products that Vanderbilt has to offer at Stand F305, with a significant focus on increased integration both within and with third-party systems. The latest version of ACTEnterprise will be release...

Congratulations to Dahua Technology, for its TPC-BF2120 Thermal Mini Hybrid Bullet Camera took the 2nd place on the ranking of 2017’s top 10 popular video surveillance products by a&s! ‘Top 10 popular Security Products’ of a&s is one of the most watched ranking in the global security industry, and the top 10 video surveillance products, based upon page views from asmag.com, was this year’s very first of this series. Guidelines for selection of cameras The produ...

At the end of April, the most important multi-sectorial event on robotics and innovation held in Europe took place: The Global Robot Expo in Madrid. Fermax, sponsoring the event, revealed the most human side of technology in the Smart Home space, the place reserved to show how smart homes are already within our reach and that we can control them from our mobile phones. Considered the technology fair with the most promising future in the European market, Global Robot Expo has become an attractiv...

Arecont Vision, the global provider of IP-based megapixel camera and video surveillance solutions, announces the immediate availability of the Contera line of video surveillance software, cloud-managed web services, and cloud-managed video recorders for customer ordering. Contera offers a complete, integrated solution for traditional local or advanced cloud-managed video surveillance project requirements. “Those visiting our ISC West booth in Las Vegas were quite excited about the Contera...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. This event – held June 27 and 28 at the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. – will bring together government security leaders and private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and even local agencies. Day 1 of SIA GovSummit 2018 w...

Leaping to the forefront of the rapidly growing fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and video analytics, Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), a global provider of smart connected devices and systems for residential, security, access control and digital health markets, announced the acquisition of San Jose, California-based IntelliVision Technologies Corp., a pioneer and leader in Artificial Intelligence, smart cameras and deep learning-based video analytics software. IntelliVision will o...

Hikvision USA Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and the supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, provided a new, high-resolution IP security system installed by Hikvision integrator ADT/Protection 1, to upgrade security for the Battleship North Carolina, a national historic landmark in Wilmington, N.C. A stationary nine-level ship and museum, the Battleship North Carolina is a memorial honouring the 11,000 Nort...

ESX has revealed meet and greets, live music and more as part of its ESX Central Stage programming. Beginning June 20 at 1 p.m. and continuing throughout the Expo, the Central Stage will provide free entertainment and interactive events to attendees. In the spirit of the Music City, ESX will host Kristen Merlin, country singer and finalist on NBC’s 'The Voice', for a two-hour performance, sponsored by Rapid Response Monitoring Services, on June 20 on the Central Stage. Merlin performed at...

To better serve the needs of OEMs and machine builders, Moxa has launched a new Remote Connect Suite that provides an easier and more secure way to connect to remote machines and equipment for the performance of critical troubleshooting, maintenance, data acquisition, and device management, resulting in faster and smarter support.  Designed for Industrial IoT environments, the Moxa Remote Connect (MRC) is a remote connection management platform that includes server and client software alon...

Airbus has expanded the range of its application portfolio for the Tactilon Dabat and partnered with new professional application developers. The aim is to better serve the communications markets in the field of public safety, transportation and healthcare. At the CCW exhibition in Berlin from 15 to 17 May 2018, Airbus is showcasing selected applications for professionals that combine multimedia real-time functions with highest standards of security.  “The apps that we showcase at th...

The Ava Group was formed from the takeover of MaxSec Group (MSP) by Future Fibre Technologies Limited (FFT) in December 2017, with the new group name approved at the EGM on 10th May 2018. Merging MSP and FFT The group is a provider of risk management services and technologies, used by commercial, industrial, military and government companies across the world. The Ava Group encompasses Future Fibre Technologies and both MaxSec Group companies - BQT Solutions and Ava Global. The Group features...

To protect the raw material and goods that often possess tempting monetary value from possible theft and to make sure the safety of staff, the factories need to deploy an efficient surveillance system to keep things under control. Surveon provides IP cameras with enhanced video quality and network video recorders with large storage capacity which are proved to be beneficial for various industrial facilities. The industrial solutions have elevated the productivity of a nutritional supplements man...

Dahua Technology, a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, officially launched its mini PT/PTZ IR cameras, offering a broader suite of professional functions compacted into a smaller size, which makes it easier for installment, night filming and visual detail capture. Integrating starlight technology and 3x optical zoom, Dahua’s latest mini PT/PTZ IR cameras offer a family of solutions with the classic series of SD1A and SD12, which are well recommended for small &am...

Airbus and Teracom A/S have entered into an agreement aiming to provide a common secure communications solution to the police and other blue-light organisations in Denmark. Both companies aim at modernising the Danish secure radio network SINE (SIkkerhedsNettet). In order to provide a next-generation communication platform for public safety in Denmark, Airbus complements its competencies of mission critical communication solutions with Teracom’s own secure communication infrastructure and...

Edesix, market-providers of the provision of Body Worn Cameras (BWC), has opened a new office in UAE as it targets the Middle Eastern market for expansion. The UK-based wearable camera expert, which already supplies VideoBadges to the Abu Dhabi police force, sees the Middle East as a key expanding market and is targeting sectors including security, transport, parking, retail, construction and the emergency services. "Body Worn Cameras have been proven to help improve the safety of those in publ...

Control4 Corporation, a global provider of smart home solutions, is revolutionising how people learn about, experience, and interact with Control4 smart home solutions with the opening of 140 Control4 Certified Showrooms at Control4 Authorised Dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, UK, China, and Australia. Consumers in cities around the world can find a Certified Showroom location here and register to attend a local #C4Yourself Day event. The Control4 Certified Showroom program is designed...

In the course of five years, the Euralarm Symposium has established itself as the most important event on significant market developments of innovative, legislative, regulatory and standardisation nature, impacting one of the most successful Industries in Europe: electronic security and fire safety. The speakers at the Euralarm Symposium 2018 have now been announced, with only a few additions still to be confirmed. The event will take place in Bucharest, Romania, on June 4th. Fire and security...

Attendance on Move, a feature of COSEC APTA – the mobile application of Matrix COSEC for employees, facilitates automatic attendance marking of the user. This feature works on the GPS coordinates or Wi-Fi signals received from the respective employee’s mobile device. The HR/Admin will be required to pre-define a location and save it in the Location Master of COSEC Web. As a result, whenever the user enters/exits the pre-defined location, his or her attendance gets automatically mark...

Hanwha Techwin has strengthened its range of Intelligent Traffic Management solutions with the introduction of Wisenet Group ANPR cameras. Taking advantage of a powerful chipset, Wisenet Group ANPR cameras are an ideal edge-based solution for small sites with multiple entrances/exits or roadways.  Camera-to-camera IP communication technology enables up to 4 Wisenet Group ANPR cameras, (1 master camera and 3 slaves) to work together. The cameras recognise vehicle number plates and simulta...

Sophia Hatzelmann is the winner of this year’s Engineer Powerwoman award. She accepted the award – carrying a prize purse of €5,000 – at the opening event of the WoMenPower careers conference. The Engineer Powerwoman award represents Deutsche Messe’s tribute to women from the STEM disciplines whose commitment, ideas and work have made an innovative impact in the technical environment at their companies. The award was presented for the sixth time at this year’s...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, and Dwelo LLC, a provider of smart-home solutions purpose-built for apartment owners, managers and residents, has announced a partnership that is seamlessly integrating PDK’s cloud access control technology into the Dwelo smart apartment platform. Dwelo’s web and mobile software, which currently offers apartment dwellers the ability to control smart devices such as light switch...

KeyMe, a supplier for total access and key management solutions, has added two key executives to its ranks. Jimmy Abbott joins as KeyMe's new CFO, and Adam McCann as the Director of Analytics, a newly created position. KeyMe grew its business over 300% in 2017 and is on track to more than triple it again in 2018.  "The hiring of Jimmy Abbott and Adam McCann add tremendous depth to our senior leadership team and ensures that we are focused on our goal of long-term profitability as we rapidl...