Surveillance & Security News for November 2016

Tom Saldamarco has over 10 years of sales experience in the fire alarm and security industry AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, announced the appointment of Tom Saldamarco as the new Regional Sales Manager covering the Northeast US and Canada territory. Responsibilities Saldamarco has over 10 years of sales experience and technical expertise in the fire alarm and security industry. In his...

The new lift connects over 10,000 sq./ft. of space spread over three floors Dantech Electronic Engineering, a UK manufacturer of off-the-shelf and bespoke specialist power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, has invested in a major expansion and refit to increase its production capacity. New production lines At one of the company’s two production sites in Maldon, Essex, Dantech has installed new state-of-the-art production lines covering 2,500 s...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product lines through PSA Security Network. “We are seeing mo...

Servest is encouraging retailers to consider in-store security plans Last year, the National Police Chiefs' Council issued warnings to retailers to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (Friday 25th November). Originally an American calendar event designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British shoppers hit the shops in order to make the most of the deals...

Along with new solutions, Matrix will demonstrate its complete range of time-attendance solutions Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC India 2016, from 8th to 10th December 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility solutions at the event.Centralised controlMatrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built specifically for growing multi-lo...

Ronny Bjones spent 30 years of his career advancing IT security and identity management EEMA, an independent not for profit, European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things and mobile applications, has presented Ronny Bjones with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Extensive work experience Every year at the ISSE conference, EEMA bestows its highest accolade on one individual that has made a signif...

FaceSentinel is the world’s first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning At UK Security Expo 2016, facial recognition provider Aurora will be demonstrating its AI-powered FaceSentinel system, which allows registered users to open doors, turnstiles, and speed lanes simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards, or PINs. The facial recognition system is integrated with Fastlane gates from...

The TARANIS Smart app is easy to use in stress situations Together with the German company ESG, Airbus Defence and Space is launching a new application called TARANIS Smart for the Tactilon Dabat, a handheld radio and smartphone in one device. Thanks to this application, police officers and rescue services will be able to monitor operations in real time during complex missions. End users can securely transfer data via LTE while still having all the mission-critical communicati...

BullGuard protection now extends to PC, Mac, and Android devices all from one license BullGuard, a consumer security company, announced the latest version of its industry-leading antimalware protection software, BullGuard Internet Security. Known for delivering award-winning, easy-to-use security tools designed to protect consumers from online threats, the latest version of BullGuard Internet Security offers greater protection for cloud storage services including Dropbox, Goog...

Timothy Murphy, Dave Shackleford, and Amir Orad will conduct a video webinar on December 8, 2016 LightCyber, a provider of behavioural attack detection solutions, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board to bring together industry leaders to advise the company on new market opportunities and technical or market directions. The initial members are: Timothy P. Murphy, former Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and current President of Thomson...

Security personnel manage the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution in the Ballpark Operations Centre and Event Command Centre using the Avigilon Control Centre network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. Target Field installed a combination of 170 fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras throughout the facility, installing Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1 MP to 16 MP at all entrances/exits, concourses, gates, back-of-house areas, pa...

EkoSecure pagers offer four types of alarm to distinguish the type of emergency Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture, and implementation of integrated communication systems announces the launch of its EkoSecure solution, for the campus or site-wide protection of workers. EkoSecure builds upon the company’s EkoTek staff protection system, featuring a wider coverage area which is ideal for outdoor and remote locations around any workplace faci...

Tactilon Dabat integrates a complete Tetra radio and a rugged smartphone in one device Airbus Defence and Space, a European provider of secure radio communications, will showcase its latest products and services at the PMR Expo 2016 in Cologne, Germany. The company also presents a large broadband portfolio for the next generation of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR).Secure Land Communications (SLC), a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, will feature the following broadband p...

Advance features a next-generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access control solution Grosvenor Technology, developers of industry leading access control solutions, have crammed over two decades of know-how into their latest hardware and software launch. Sateon Advance is a next generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access co...

Using Predator Hybrid cameras, The Oracle security team can view all aspects of the shopping centre Looking to move to a totally IP surveillance camera network in the future but wanting to upgrade their current analogue cameras now, The Oracle shopping centre, Reading, is fulfilling both criteria—by installing the innovative Predator Hybrid camera from CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology. Network cameras Opened in September 1999, the first phas...

With Nakumatt’s expanding branch and distribution network, managing the security of both stores and company inventory had become increasingly complex. The mechanical key system was cumbersome and piecemeal. Managers had little insight into who was accessing which secure areas, and when. Lost keys had become more than an inconvenience; they posed a regular and very real security risk. The cost and time required to replace locks was a further drain on the business. Tailor-made master-key sy...

A recent 200-metre addition to Frankfurt’s skyline, Tower 185 incorporates several advanced environmental elements in its design. The original plans specified that the entire building should be equipped with a mechanical locking system. However, with repeated key loss, the management company decided to install a more flexible, user-friendly solution suited to securing a landmark new skyscraper: SMARTair™ wireless access control. Electronic cylinders To date, over 90 electronic cyli...

Mining companies across the African continent have been coping with the problem of illegal mining for years. In their battle against artisanal miners illegally entering their properties and compromising site safety, they have been unsuccessfully looking out for security solutions that are both reliable and affordable. With the turnkey solution from South-African security specialist Secu-Systems, that solution is finally in sight. Mining operators are increasingly confronted with security breach...

Tim Eckersley has provided consistent support to the PASS and the National School Boards Association Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley was honoured with the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at The Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night during ISC East in New York. Eckersley has been a consistent advocate for SIA’s school security initiatives and for increasing industry collaboration with the K-12 school commun...

The integrated RCS 9500 is a fully IP-based solution for control centres Airbus Defence and Space has landed an order in Germany for the control centre solution RCS 9500 (Radio Console Subsystem) and is supplying the public utility Bonn with 16 of its state-of-the-art radio dispatcher systems. Thanks to this technology, the dispatchers in the central control room of the Stadtwerke are able to coordinate the bus and tram drivers. The new devices replacing the old systems permi...

The cross-border system has certified Tetra Inter-System Interface (ISI) functionality With the help of Airbus Defence and Space, the Swedish network Rakel and Norway’s Nødnett will start long-term cross-border communication. Public safety organisations, such as police forces and ambulance services, of both countries will congregate in the towns Meråker, Norway and Storlien, Sweden in order to test the interoperable system in the Rakel and Nødnett net...

Vehicle theft and malicious damage to cars and property can cost a motor dealership hundreds of thousands of pounds every year, not to mention the disruption to business and the impact on its brand reputation.  Need for more security, fewer false alarms  Few understand this better than the Lookers Motor Group, one of the UK’s foremost multi-franchise dealer groups representing more than 30 volume and premium car manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. After conducting a review of...

The programme is designed to promote best practices & business development opportunities Security-Net, a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training programme for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialised in developing training programmes for more than 70 companies within the security ind...

Boon Edam supplies fully-automated, fast Speedlane 300 turnstiles for all office buildings in Lima, Peru Boon Edam, a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the real estate company Urbanova has standardised on Boon Edam turnstiles for all its Lima, Peru buildings. The real estate firm’s objective was to have an access control system that eases the control function for building guards with simple, robust equipment and a desi...

Surveon NVR3000 Series ensures non-stop megapixel recording with reliability to prevent any video loss As holiday season is around the corner, it’s practically the busiest time of the year for people in the logistics industry to manage endless packages for delivery nationwide and even worldwide. Along with the vehicles running back and forth from the distribution centre, the opportunities for theft, fraud, or injury are likely to be increased accordingly. Surveon provide...

IDIS donated a next-generation video surveillance solution to the Cozby Library and Community Commons IDIS announced the donation and installation of a comprehensive video surveillance solution for the City of Coppell, Texas—hometown of the IDIS America regional headquarters—in support of the city’s soon-to-open new library, the Cozby Library and Community Commons. The IDIS donation comprised more than 15 cameras—including two 5MP Super Fisheye Cameras...

New updates allow Honeywell Total Connect users to stay safe, connected, and in control Honeywell announced that the Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 iOS app will include geofence arming reminders on both the iPhone and iPad. This update will allow customers to receive iOS push notifications on their devices alerting them that they have left a predetermined geographic area and that their security system is still disarmed. When the end-user receives a notification, the user can arm...

3xLOGIC attributes 235% revenue growth to growing success in retail markets and expanded roster of superior products 3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced it ranked #321 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. 3xLOGIC grew 235% during the recent three-year period measured. Expanded cloud-based products 3x...

Arecont Vision created the category of multi-sensor panoramic cameras back in 2006. Now the market is taking off, and many manufacturers now offer panoramic cameras. I recently spoke with Jeff Whitney, Arecont Vision’s Director of Marketing, on the current market for panoramic cameras, and also about some other hot topics – from cybersecurity to making the installer’s job easier. SourceSecurity.com: Where do you see the category of multi-sensor panoramic cameras going from he...

Vulnerability scans rely on mostly automated tools to find potential vulnerabilities at either the network or application level Security vulnerability in any network can be found and exploited by hackers and others in no time. The only questions are when this will happen and how much damage an individual could do once they’ve gained access to the network. Recognising this reality, most organisations test their own networks for security weaknesses, whether to meet compli...