Surveillance & Security News for November 2016

Keynote speakers will share crucial insights and in-depth knowledge on a variety of sector critical topics RSA Conference, an information security conference and exposition, has announced that it will host a group of diverse cyber security experts and influential speakers in Abu Dhabi. This year’s keynote speakers will share crucial insights and in-depth knowledge on a variety of sector critical topics including enterprise malware, changing security perspectives, and th...

Adams Rite’s locks offer enhanced security with thermally efficient aluminium single and double doorsets by Krestel Aluminium Systems that have been proven to successfully resist all PAS24 attacks Adams Rite, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions is working with Kestrel Aluminium Systems to secure properties with doorsets tested to the important UK security standard PAS24. According to The Crime P...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

The RSA Conference's Innovation Sandbox Contest will kick off on February 13, 2017 RSA Conference 2017, an information security conferences and exposition, announced that the 12th annual Innovation Sandbox Contest is now accepting submissions to name the RSAC Most Innovative Startup 2017. Past winners include successful companies such as Sourcefire, Imperva, Waratek, and most recently Phantom.Innovation and Entrepreneur SeminarsAs a leader in the infos...

RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi to host information security professionals under the theme of “Connect to Protect” RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, has announced the agenda for RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi, which includes a broad spectrum of captivating sessions and thought-provoking workshops. The Conference will be held from November 15-16, 2016 at Emirates Palace Hotel, with an impressive line-up of pre-con...

The user-friendly infinias access control system manages 450+ users at main campus and two other facilities 3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announces that Orchard Place, a Des Moines, IA-based provider of children’s mental health services, is standardising on 3xLOGIC’s infinias access control across nearly all of its facilities. With the help of a large professional staff, volunteers, and individual and corporate donors, Orc...

The Quad Monitor features a 7.0” widescreen LCD colour monitor with built in controller for volume, contrast, brightness, day/night, and mirror imaging control Code 3 introduces the Quad Monitor (CC7000-QM), designed for vehicle mounting, that allows the driver to see up to four camera views at once on a single screen. When the four cameras are mounted at appropriate points on the vehicle, the driver can see a full 360 degrees around the vehicle. C3Vue Visual User Envir...

Airbus DS EBS is strengthening its position as innovative provider within the Counter UAV market Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) and MyDefence, Aalborg, Denmark, are joining forces to develop electronic protection systems. Both companies have signed a co-operation agreement and are now exploring opportunities in the areas of counter-measures against small drones, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Electronic Counter-measures for combat aircraft. Electroni...

Matrix Video Surveillance is a smart solution, crafted specifically for the hospitality industry Hospitality is a very distinct industry with unique security requirements that cannot be fulfilled by general video surveillance. In the view of rising terror and crimes, safety and security of guests is of utmost importance. What the hospitality industry requires is not just a generic video surveillance that will be used to investigate the event after it has occurred, but a smart...

In one dining hall, entrances qualify and count 1000 students in less than 15 minutes Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Pensacola Christian College, in northwestern Florida, has installed 12 Boon Edam waist-high turnstiles to manage entry into two of its dining halls. Pensacola Christian College (PCC) had turnstiles that were 20 years old and as Amy Glenn, the college’s Chief Communication Officer...

In 2015, Twycross Zoo launched a £55 million plan to develop its site over two decades. High on the agenda was a new access management solution to replace a mechanical master-key system that was labour-intensive to administer. The zoo’s development team worked closely with trusted security contractor Rossells to select the right system to meet their vision. They chose CLIQ®, which was initially installed at the zoo’s Gibbon habitat. This easy-to-install, intelligent mechat...

GlobalPartnerEdge will provide go-to-market support, tools, financial incentives & training resources Tyco Retail Solutions, part of Johnson Controls today announced its first globally managed channel partner programme with nearly 200 distributors/resellers, Value Added Resellers, OEMs, Value Added Distributors, and Alliances. Accelerated solution delivery Tyco Retail Solutions’ increased focus and investment in the indirect channel is intended to help accelerate d...

The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access control system in a powerful video management system A large publisher in the Netherlands has become the first to combine Nedap’s AEOS access control platform with Milestone’s XProtect video management system. This comes just weeks after the integration between AEOS and XProtect was officially launched. Nedap AEOS access control system “The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access...

The CMD range has a scratch-proof, vandal-resistant screen that protects the camera view from both attack by the room occupant and the attention of over-enthusiastic cleaners UK security manufacturer ITS Products has released new stainless steel versions of its high security CMD cameras. With their unique angular design, the cameras are instantly recognisable to anybody working to the principles of Safer Cells and Safer Detention and Handling of Persons in Police Custody stand...

The reissue of BS 8484 is key in helping specifiers benchmark a quality solution SoloProtect has become the first lone worker solution provider to be audited and approved by the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) against the updated version of BS 8484. Published in August this year, BS 8484:2016 is the latest version of industry’s Code of Practice for lone worker services. The Sheffield-based lone worker company, proudly manufactures the Identicom lone worker device in...

The newest version of Kantech’s EntraPass Security Software includes ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock integration and a robust partner program for integration with third-party technologies Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with integration to ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Lock Technology for deeper door density and reduction of wiring costs as well as a new Connected Partner Program for integration with third...

The ACT brand will remain through the well-known products being added to the Vanderbilt portfolio Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the completion of its purchase of Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. The integration of ACT’s product line into Vanderbilt’s core offering brings significant depth to the company’s access control and video surveillance while also bringing a new cloud-based solution to the portfolio. ACT365...

Gary Drutin replaces Major General Aharon Zeevi Farkash as CEO FST Biometrics, a leading biometric identification solutions provider, announced that Gary Drutin has been nominated as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Major General Aharon Zeevi Farkash, who will shift his focus to the areas of innovation and strategy development. “We are very excited that Gary is joining our team, given his outstanding sales and marketing experience and the huge market opportu...

Highly automated advanced detection and classification of managed and unmanaged devices secures BYOD and IoT growth Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to their Pulse Policy Secure solution that allows advanced device discovery with highly automated and detailed profiling. Administrators can now secure the growing number of IT and non-traditional IP devices attached to corporate networks, as part of a complete Network Access Control (NAC...

Princeton Identity Inc. is formerly a line of business of SRI International, marketed under the SRI Identity brand Princeton Identity Inc., an innovator in biometric technologies, announces that the company has been selected to receive the Outstanding Technology Development Company Award for 2016 by the New Jersey Tech Council. Outstanding Technology Development Award “New Jersey ranks in the top 5 States for innovation according to the 2016 Bloomberg Innovation Index,...

Role-based security models are extended to include physical door access privileges with EdgeConnector EdgeConnector is a converged physical and logical access management solution that adds location-aware access validation to Microsoft Active Directory, delivering compliance and cyber security benefits as well as streamlining physical access control management through an IP network. Data security and identity management Compliance and data security requirements for the restri...

Every EN 14351-1 external doorset must be supported by a Declaration of Performance In a bid to clear up confusion in the marketplace regarding CE marking of external doorsets with security performance attributes, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is advising its members on the legal situation. Confusion has occurred because some door suppliers are claiming CE marking is not necessary for external pedestrian doorsets that have third-party security ratings such as to LP...

The Dahua HDCVI 3.0 DVR offers Smart H.264+ codec dual-stream video compression to save up to 70 percent on bandwidth and storage compared to standard H.264 Dahua Technology, a high-value, total security solutions provider, is now shipping a next-generation analogue HD total solution, including two 4MP cameras and a 4MP DVR with 4- / 8- and 16-channel options, to bring outstanding image quality to outdated analogue coax cabling. Excellent image quality Available in both bull...

BioSign provides improved authentication performance compared to existing technologies Suprema, a manufacturer of biometrics and identity solutions and provider of BioSign fingerprint authentication algorithm, announced that the company has entered into partnership with Egis Technology Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors. Mobile fingerprint authentication The partnership will bring a solid layer of security and robustness for mobile fingerprint authentication of top-tier...

Based on the client-server architecture, NVR2104 provides high I/O, large capacity, and the overall system stability needed in scalable applications Surveon Technology, the complete enterprise NVR solutions provider, announced the Linux-based NVR2104 is added to the existing Window-based storage subsystem NVR2100 Series, providing an ultimate option for the surveillance application. Supporting up to 64 channels of 5MP recording and RAID subsystem with 12-bay or 16-bay hot-swap...

HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro’s optimised footprint, which is smaller than earlier versions, frees up floor space Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced that its advanced dual-view X-ray cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro, has become its latest system to be accepted into the qualified section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). Reliable image evaluation Based on a dual-view concept, the HI-SCAN 180180-...

EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video detection, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces EyeLock LLC as its newest certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Acces...

The new Arteco-3000 NVR eases installation and management, reduces overall costs for SME users Arteco, a provider of event-driven video management solutions, introduces a strategic update to its technology portfolio, designed to increase video management capabilities for small-to-medium surveillance deployments. The new Arteco-3000 network video recorder is optimised for high-performance and reliability in a small form factor, and designed for ease-of-integration. Addressing...

The CICP2100 uniVerse controller supports two readers on a single door New from Continental Access, a division of Napco Security Technologies Inc., the CICP2100 uniVerse single door controller provides support for two readers on one door, using Power over Ethernet (POE). Used in a CA3000 or CA4K access control security management software environment, the tamper-supervised CICP2100 Power over Ethernet controller supports two readers and/or one low current strike via POE. CICP...

Tamron, develops distinguished high-resolution fixed-focal lenses that address customers' critical requirements in machine vision Tamron, an integrated optics manufacturer and provider of security/surveillance equipment industry, announces the market launch of a series of fixed-focal lenses for machine vision use that support full 5-mega-pixel resolution for 1/1.2" imagers in compact bodies: Model: M112FM12/M112FM16/M112FM25. Compact lens size Mega-pixel cameras used for ma...