Surveillance & Security News for October 2015

Oncam has been recognised along with partner Video Analysis Solutions  Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced recently it has been recognised as the Most Innovative In-Store Surveillance solution at the 2015 Retail Fraud Awards alongside partners Video Analysis Solutions (VAS). Each year, the Retail Fraud Awards showcase and celebrate the best in retail fraud and loss prevention, people, processes...

The 2015 edition will be the unmissable meeting place for the whole Digital Security industry Created 30 years ago, CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS is recognised as the global event secure solutions industry leader for payment, identification and mobility. The 2015 edition is on the theme of “Unlimited Innovation”. It illustrates perfectly the constant innovation of this industry. The event will run from the 17th - 19th of November, and will welcome 400+ exhibitors...

Historically, biometrics applications have often been thought of as specialised, high-tech and used predominantly in governmental markets. Everyday systems have tended toward card readers and keypads, while biometrics have been associated with high-security applications. Today, however, biometrics are much more mainstream. Fingerprint readers, in particular, are as near as our smart phones. Many other biometric applications are also becoming more common in a wide variety of markets. We asked thi...

Securitas’ worldwide strategy is to increase security solutions and technology as a part of the offering Securitas has agreed to acquire the commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold Incorporated’s Electronic Security business in North America, and will operate as Securitas Electronic Security Inc. Increased earnings The 12-month sales of the acquired Diebold Electronic Security operation, from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, are MSEK 2 760 (MUS...

MRST 2016 will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology 2016 will take place in Rome, Italy on the 15th – 16th February 2016. This conference will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea. Search and Rescue, Military and Law Enforcement agencies need to be able to monitor their coas...

MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced the launch of Morpho Cloud, a secure and flexible multi-biometric identification-as-a-service solution, at the Florida International Association for Identification (FDIAI) 56th annual Educational Training Conference. The conference took place in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18 - 22, 2015. Morpho worked with Microsoft Corporation to develop a cloud service for Morpho's flagship Biometric Identification Solution (MorphoBIS). Morpho C...

The new design provides streamlined navigation and more in-depth content making the site easier to use Coinciding with the release of its’ latest, state-of-the-art  “2-GIG” anti-burglary technology and smart home automation solutions, Security Specialists, LLC, a leading systems integrator and full-service solution provider of dynamic, high-performance, integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commerc...

Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s exclusive product range on their stand Skyguard will be showcasing a brand new version of its exclusive ‘MySOS’ personal safety alarm at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Conference, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 24th November. The MySOS which already includes GSM, GPS and Man-down technologies, has been further enhanced by Skyguard with a number of new features in an up...

This half-day meeting will provide an overview of the current use of biometrics as a part of border control The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. The highly anticipated workshop on ‘Biometrics For Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society’ will be taking place...

ASSA ABLOY is pleased to announce that three of its Group brands, Adams Rite, HES and Securitron, have released seven Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the following products: Adams Rite MS1850S Series MS (maximum security) deadbolts, HES 1006 and 9600 Series electric strikes, the Securitron M32 and M62 Magnalocks, and Securitron’s entire AQD6 Series of Switching Power Supplies, with additional designation for the AQD6. ASSA ABLOY is the only company to release EPDs in the powe...

The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s keypad is locked Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have turned to Guardian24 to help provide their Duty of Care to the charity’s lone workers by equipping them with the latest in smartphone app technology. The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s...

VIVOTEK will display network cameras, license plate capture and IP surveillance systems solutions at the event VIVOTEK will showcase its latest surveillance solutions for targeted vertical markets at the International Exhibition of Security & Fire Prevention (SICUREZZA 2015) taking place Nov 3 to Nov 5 in Fiera Milano. Visitors to the fair will find VIVOTEK’s booth at R04. VIVOTEK’s showcased surveillance solutions feature three key benefits: Low-Profile re...

smanos is taking an active part in NHSM and offering its intruder alarm kits through Maplin stores Smart home and DIY security expert smanos is pleased to be participating in the UK’s National Home Security Month (NHSM). Organised by leading suppliers of home security systems, the programme of events and promotions is designed to create awareness around the importance of home security and safety. Tips and tricks for safety In addition to a number of headline sponsors,...

Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months As British Summer Time (BST) officially comes to an end this Sunday (25th October) and the nights become longer, the British Security Industry Association reiterates the importance of effective security measures for homeowners and businesses. Securing properties Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months according to the Office for National Statistics&rsqu...

Derren Lu, CEO of Synology Inc and Scott Lee,Senior Manager of Software DevelopmentGroup for Surveillance Synology – a company founded by two former Microsoft employees – began as a storage solution provider and grew to include surveillance in its product offerings. While many security companies in Taiwan are voicing their concerns over falling sales, Synology is seeing its products grabbing shares in the security market and the sales figures are continuing to grow...

Home security devices are evolving and expanding their offered features, providing new opportunities for the security industry Home security isn’t just home security anymore. These days cameras, door and window alarms are just pieces of the web–enabled “smart home.” And, the home is getting smarter, as service providers begin to merge home security systems with home automation. The added value of these additional features is now drawing more potential c...

Discussions in our industry about cyber-threats to physical security systems, including IP video, often centre around hypotheticals. How might a hacker gain access to a video camera feed? How might he or she enter the larger enterprise system through a software vulnerability related to physical security? We all know assessing threats often involves considering the hypothetical, of course, but we should also seek to learn from actual events in the past. In relation to vulnerabilities of video su...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions is helping companies ensure that their sensitive data is protected against unauthorised access with the Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock. Data protection against unauthorised access The KS100 allows server cabinet doors and racks to be integrated with real–time access control system, to control exactly who can access the servers, and when. In addition, Smartcard-operated Aperio®...

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, helps systems integrators expertly navigate the emerging Internet of Things (loT) with SmartTest™ and SmartShow™ features built into the cloud-hosted offering. According to the latest industry research and projections, 69 percent of homeowners plan to buy an in-home device in the next five years. In addition, Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices and objects will be connected...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced recently the release of its new Video Management System (VMS) platform: United VMS 7.0, the platform of choice for corporations and organisations from entry-level to enterprise. United VMS 7.0 offers Launched at ASIS 2015, United VMS 7.0 provides global unified network topology, allowing users to connect multiple sites and systems utilising Latitude, Horizon, and Meridian to an aggregated system that can be controlled and monit...

Exar Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, announces a family of RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232) transceivers designed to operate from 3V to 5.5V supplies. The XR32220, XR32430 and XR32431 include an adjustable low voltage logic interface that simplifies their use in low voltage and multi-voltage systems. Eliminates the need for a level shifter/translator In many applications, RS-232 transceivers interface with UARTs, MCUs and other logic devices op...

OSVH real-time, cloud-based solutions identify location of people and high-value assets from anywhere at any time OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show, the east coast’s largest security show that will bring together the top security professionals in the industry. The ISC East show will take place from November 18th – November 19th 201...

The vision of a utopian urban future restsheavily on the success of Open Dataand a Cloud Computing paradigm Confronting urban challenges using technology requires the private sector to work in tandem with governments to enable "smart cities." In fact, one report predicts the number of safe cities worldwide will quadruple in the next decade. It’s a topic that is increasingly top-of-mind. For example, the Safe Cities Asia 2015 conference in Singapore in May brought to...

Problems caused by physical systems in terms of cyber-attack are quite extensive, damaging systems and assets  Security experts of various disciplines agree that physical systems are increasingly being leveraged in attacks on organisational networks and supply chains. Many manufacturers maintain that security (including that of security systems) is the responsibility of the end user, which would be fine if they were only expected to maintain security and not create th...

The security industry’s continued migration to networked IP-based systems ensures that PoE will be integral in their design and installation Power over Ethernet (PoE) has without question become the de facto choice of security installers for delivering power to security and access control devices. This should come as no surprise given PoE’s ability to reduce labour and installation costs by delivering power and data over a single cable, thereby increasing overall t...

In the last 10 years CCTV manufacturers havebegun offering video search solutions aimedto reduce time and effort involved in searches Petabytes of security video recorded around the world every day. Obviously, we feel more secure knowing that we can “turn back time” and investigate the past – at least in situations for which video surveillance exists. However, people who have experience requesting CCTV footage would say: “This takes way too much time.&...

Customer Butler University is a liberal arts school situated in a residential area, five miles from downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The University has an enrolment of approximately 4,500 students and offers over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges. Butler University’s 300 acre campus includes more than 30 buildings as well as a 20 acre garden, an observatory, and water areas. Challenge All universities today are looking for ways to improve physical security in order to pr...

People using computers to surf the Internet is "so 20th century". Today, the big trend involves machines using the Internet to communicate, exchange and analyse data in what has widely become known of as the Internet of Things. Various security devices are among the IoT components, and how devices connect effectively using the Internet – even devices not related to security – will constitute a large part of the future business of security integrators and installers, whether in the re...

Total Recall will also showcase CrimeEye –RD rapid deployment video surveillance field unit Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye® line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting new product technologies and solutions at the 122nd Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition this October in Chicago. “The law enf...

The technical information  will be easily accessible to those creating product specifications Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that it is now a member of RIBA NBS Plus, a library of manufacturers’ technical product information used by over 45,000 architects, building surveyors and other construction industry professionals. It is written in NBS format and linked to specific clauses within the market-leading NBS...