Surveillance & Security News for November 2016

The S-model features an enhanced microprocessor that provides more powerful sensing capabilities Sensor manufacturer OPTEX announces the global roll out of its outdoor and high-resolution indoor laser sensor RLS-2020S, complementing its next-generation REDSCAN mini sensor that features a 20x20m detection range. The new sensor will be launched in North and South America in December and in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Dubai’s INTERSEC (22nd – 24th January...

The award comes as recognition of Jivani’s astuteness and strategies that have been the strong pillars of Matrix’s success The SME Channel Magazine has recognised Mr. Ganesh Jivani with the Business Leader of the Year award. This comes as recognition of Jivani’s astuteness and strategies that have been the strong pillars of Matrix’s success. Its two decades of operations, Matrix has been consistently growing in terms of revenue and market share. Pushin...

Intersec 2017 shines spotlight on emerging technologies as Middle East outpaces global growth in biometric solutions A Dubai university’s cloud-based biometric time attendance system is growing in popularity across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the regional education sector joins other industries adopting new technology to boost safety and security.  The Hult International Business School in Dubai was the first to test Swiss company TBS’s (Touchless...

This executive brief explores the security risks associated with using CSN instead of reading the data protected by security mechanisms. When contactless smart cards are implemented and deployed properly, they represent one of the most secure identification technologies available. However, some manufacturers, in an attempt to sell a ‘universal’ reader capable of reading almost any contactless smart card technology, actually disable the built-in security...

The UK Drone Show will feature the biggest, best, and most innovative companies in drone retail The Drone Zone had a hugely successful debut at IFSEC International 2016 and as a result, IFSEC has decided to team up with the fantastic UK Drone Show which is taking place on the 3rd and 4th December 2016 at the NEC Birmingham. The UK Drone Show in December will feature the biggest, best, and most innovative companies in drone retail. These companies will bring the latest product...

Digifort integrates with more manufacturers’ cameras than any other VMS and supports edge recording and edge analytics Digifort has announced that its open platform VMS and analytics software now integrates with more than sixty leading CCTV manufacturers’ equipment. The integrated brands include HikVision, at the low-cost end of the market, through to Avigilon and Axis at the high-cost end. Each manufacturer has comprehensive fixed camera and fully functional PTZ r...

The SALTO Hospitality solution delivers a richer, smarter hospitality experience for guests and further business opportunities for hotels SALTO’s stylish AElement RFID lock now supports the company’s JustIN Mobile technology, offering hotel guests a convenient and keyless experience with the help of mobile access. By integrating AElement locks and mobile access, SALTO Hospitality makes it possible for guests and hotel staff to use their mobile devices as a key, re...

The Redvision PTZ cameras offer superior image quality and highly responsive operation Redvision has played an important part in the protection of Bournemouth and Poole FE College, which has recently received a £12 million investment for upgrade and modernisation of its campuses. The project included constructing brand new buildings to house a Digital Media Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, and new science laboratories, as well as upgrading and renovating existing buildi...

SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

UNION’s keyULTRA boasts enhanced features like the highest key related security, resistance to bumping, drilling, picking and plug extraction, along with being approved for use on 60-minute fire doors UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a leader in door opening solutions, has enhanced the quality and finish of its keyULTRA master key system. UNION’s keyULTRA master key system is patented until 2028. This patent protects the k...

Cloe Snell will aim to develop, manage, and support company’s installer and integrator network ievo Ltd, a Newcastle-based designer and manufacturer of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, has appointed Cloe Snell as Regional Manager for the North.Covering the area North of the M62 corridor including Scotland, Cloe started with the company in September 2016 with an aim to develop, manage, and support ievo Ltd’s ever-growing installer and integrator network.Re...

oneM2M’s session is titled oneM2M: Building a secure, interoperable Internet of Things at Cloud Expo Europe 2016 Standards organisation oneM2M will play a leading role at Cloud Expo Europe – Germany's largest cloud event – with Ultan Mulligan, Marketing and Communications Committee Vice Chairman at oneM2M and Director of Communications at ETSI, set to reveal details on oneM2M’s progress since its second set of specifications (Release 2) was announced....

Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 54 countries The declaration from a Dubai Government official that worker lives are being put at risk due to firms failing to properly clothe and protect them has garnered the attention of global health and safety companies and manufacturers of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Worker safety Raed Al Marzouqi, Head of Occupational Health and Safety at Dubai Municipality, told delegates at the recently concluded BOH...

Over 100 exhibiting brands showcased the latest productive and cutting edge technologies The sixth edition of BuildTech Asia 2016, the region’s leading trade show for the building and construction industry, recorded an increased visitor attendance of 35% over the three-day event. Organised by Sphere Exhibits and hosted by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the annual trade show was held from 18 to 20 October, in conjunction with the Singapore Construction Pro...

Simon’s role as Sales Manager will be to maintaining existing relationships and develop customer base CNL Software, a leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its global sales team with the appointment of Simon Jones to the role of Sales Manager UK & Europe. Simon’s primary role will be to nurture the company’s existing customer relationships and to develop and expand the UK and Europe...

The new website provides a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of SALTO Systems solutions Created exclusively for the hospitality industry’s access control needs and requirements, the new website aims to cover the broad spectrum of access control within the hospitality sector.It provides hoteliers worldwide with a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of the solutions SALTO Systems provides for the sector.Reliable and economical solutions“SALTO Hospital...

Solution providers to use the Secutech 2017 platform to demo their latest products and technologies Secutech will return for its 20th edition from 12 – 14 April 2017, celebrating its status as the ideal platform to explore and expand business for the global safety and security industry. Held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the show will house more than 450 exhibitors across an exhibition space of over 35,800 sqm. Prominent brands have already confirmed their par...

EPM has shown the leadership in adapting itself to the demands of the digital world Emirates Photo Marketing L.L.C. is the former supplier of materials to Kodak. The company, which is located in the United Arab Emirates, is a major provider of security concepts for end users. LEGIC is proud to have such a renowned company among its partners. EPM works with LEGIC reader and smartcard ICs. They build solutions for different end users like police departments, governments, educat...

FS3017 won Synology a Best Choice Award from the 2016 Computex and topped TechTarget's Quality Awards survey for NAS systems Synology launched FlashStation FS3017, the company's pioneer product within an entirely new all-flash series. Capable of handling over 200,000 IOPS in 4k random writing with RDMA technology enabled, the FS3017 is perfect for big data analysis, video post-production, virtualisation, and handling any demanding database application that requires high IOPS a...

An extensive survey revealed that 72% of paramedics were in favour of wearing BWCs at work Body worn cameras (BWCs) are fast becoming a staple piece of equipment for police officers across the United States. Police forces, such as NYPD, have trialled and adopted BWCs to take advantage of the many benefits associated with greater accountability and transparency, as well as potential cost savings. Yet, unlike the European market where other industries have also bought in to body...

Trigion partners with Batt Cables providing manned guarding with technical security services Trigion Security Services has won a manned guarding contract with Batt Cables – the leading UK cable supplier specialising in the supply, management and distribution of electrical cables and accessories – to guard its premises in Erith, Kent. This is an extension of the contract currently in place for Trigion to provide technical security services, such as mobile CCTV towe...

Long-predicted consolidation in the video surveillance market seems to have slowed somewhat lately – no big mergers or acquisitions have been announced. However, the announced “partnership” between industry giants Bosch and Sony this week presents a new variation on the theme. No companies changed hands, but the result is one fewer player selling video equipment into the market. In the latest deal, Bosch will handle the sales and marketing globally for all of Sony’s vide...

Thermal cameras see heat rather than light, so they are a perfect “human detector” Safeguarding outdoor assets in a reliable and cost-effective manner often comes down to a single requirement: Accurate intruder alerts and timely information about the unfolding event. While there are many technologies available for outdoor security, smart cameras with video analytics have emerged as the solution of choice for detecting intruders in real time outdoors. Yet the best...

The security and safety industry has seen tremendous advances in cloud-based access control recently as cloud computing has opened up a world of possibilities for security and access control. Whether controlling access for a single door or for an entire enterprise spread out over multiple locations, cloud-based hosted or managed solutions allow security dealers and monitoring companies to provide end users with cost-effective, fully-functional turnkey solutions. The benefits are m...

The MS8392-EV camera is equipped with a removable IR-cut filter VIVOTEK, an IP surveillance provider, introduces the new vandal dome, MS8392-EV to upgrade its multiple-sensor product line. Building on the achievements of the MS8391-EV outdoor camera, the new MS8392-EV provides an all-in-one solution, featuring four 3-megapixel CMOS sensors with 180-degree panoramic views, revitalised within a brand-new aesthetic design. For wide open areas requiring detailed coverage, such as...

The P8GR meets all requirements for operation with the German digital radio network of the public safety authorities’ (BOS) Public safety authorities and organisations (BOS) in Hesse are now able to use the Tetra pager P8GR from Airbus Defence and Space. This device for a two-way communication system is now being delivered to at least 50,000 fire fighters and other rescue and relief workers in the German regional state of Hesse. Operational deployment of the device has n...

C-Series and Mura IPX cards to be demonstrated with TITAN WALL at UK Security Expo 2016 Matrox Graphics, a designer and manufacturer of video wall and multi-display graphics cards, announced the integration of its Mura IPX and C-Series products into Visual Management Systems’ new TITAN WALL video wall system.Security monitoringThe TITAN WALL video display wall is an integrated multi-platform, modular video wall solution comprised of a robust video wall processor con...

Videx expands its presence with Protectorcomms at student accommodation in Cardiff University Videx, provider of door entry systems, has recently fitted out a large scale student accommodation development in partnership with Welsh installation company Protectorcomms for Cardiff University students. The development consists of 320 apartments as part of an ongoing accommodation project, which is designed for those who have chosen to live and study in Cardiff City. VX2200 digita...

The camera GUI can be used to choose between DHCP or a static IP address All Arecont Vision cameras manufactured after October 20, 2016, will now come with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled, instead of a static IP address by default. The camera graphical user interface (GUI) or the AV IP Utility will continue to easily allow installers to set a specific static IP address when required. Choose between DHCP or IP Newly manufactured cameras will make their way...

Reece Ellis will develop new partnerships while support existing integrators in his new role at IDIS IDIS, Korea’s largest surveillance manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Reece Ellis to the position of Regional Sales Manager covering the South of England. Reporting to Jamie Barnfield, Senior Sales Manager of IDIS Europe and based out the European headquarters in Brentford, Ellis is the latest addition of many in 2016 to support the continuing maturity of IDI...