Surveillance & Security News for October 2016

German supermarket REWE Group's new full-range national warehouse covers 53,000 square metres and is situated in the north of Berlin. About 350 employees ensure that more than 355 REWE, nahkauf, Karstadt and Coop supermarkets — along with Hit self-service stores — are supplied with around 10,000 different items. The building is protected by a CLIQ® locking system which was planned and installed by the specialist security company Guett-Dern GmbH, based in Cologne. The flexible lo...

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is one of five airports in Taiwan with regular international flights, and is by far the busiest. Last year, TPE dealt with approximately 34 million passengers, ranking TPE the 11th busiest airport worldwide in terms of international passengers. TPE comprises two terminals, each harbouring roughly half of the passengers. A comprehensive transport system is established within the airport to transport passengers between terminals and in/out of the airport....

If all the components within a security and wider IT network have the ability to interact together, they can offer so much more than their individual capabilities The widespread use of open protocol systems is one of the most important developments in the security and safety sector for decades. With a heavy reliance upon various security softwares (even for physical security), using open systems has gone from being a desirable selling point to a necessity in the security indus...

ONVIF will be eight years old in the next several weeks. It has been interesting to watch the open industry forum’s impact on physical security since it began in 2008 with a goal to develop a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF’s influence has accelerated just in the last year, with the number of ONVIF-conformant products in the market growing from about 5,000 a year ago to more than 7,000 today – more than a 40 percent increase. ON...

Multi-modal biometrics refers to a technology that combines a number of biometrics working together as a multifactor solution Global terrorism is on the rise. For many years, the West felt immune to these incidents, often asserting that these were problems felt only in countries with heated conflicts, such as Syria, Iraq, Israel and Nigeria. However, recent terror attacks have taken place in both Europe and the United States: Belgium, France (Paris and Nice), Orlando, various...

The total new ShotSpotter coverage mileage is 118 miles for a total coverage area of more than 400 miles SST, a global leader in gunfire detection and analysis, announced that six new cities − including San Diego, California and San Antonio, Texas − have selected its ShotSpotter Flex technology to help the local law enforcement agencies prevent and reduce gun violence in their cities. SST also announced expanded coverage areas for eight cities already successfully...

Arteco’s webinar to further enhance event-driven security within individual applications Arteco, a global provider of event-driven video management solutions, announced a focused webinar series that highlights the design features, benefits and use cases of select platforms within the Arteco solutions suite. Enhancing event-driven security The global webinar series consists of four separate sessions that will span the course of the remainder of 2016. The series aims to...

Identiv will present live demonstrations of existing Hirsch platform installations and hardware at the open house Identiv announced that it will demonstrate its FICAM government solution during Identiv’s Government Office Open House on November 3, 2016 at Identiv Federal Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Identiv’s Government Office Open House will provide an opportunity for government customers and partners to see Identiv’s end-to-end Federal Identity, Cre...

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility A racketeering scheme at Maryland’s largest state prison, The Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) in Westover, USA was uncovered following a tipoff from a prison guard. On September 29th, 2016, 80 people including 18 correctional officers, 35 inmates, and 27 “outside facilitators” (someone on the outside that delivered goods to the correctional office...

The DCS-4802E camera is easy to install and can be integrated into a highly affordable video surveillance solution D-Link has launched its new Vigilance Full HD surveillance starter kit (DNR16-4802-2) for small businesses and consumers looking to make their first investment into video surveillance. The kit includes a 16-channel PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-2020-04P) and two Full HD outdoor mini dome cameras (DCS-4802E). The DCS-4802E camera has the smallest footprint of all...

Illustra's new video intelligence analytics alerts operators to relevant video based on pre-defined rules Tyco Security Products introduces video intelligence analytics at the edge for Illustra IP cameras to improve security operations and reduce response time. Illustra now offers its IP camera customers powerful video intelligence analytics to automatically analyse captured video and alert users of specific motion detected activities. The new intelligence analytics alert ope...

Genetec Security Center combines video surveillance, access control, ALPR and other business systems Home of San Francisco 49ers invests in unified video surveillance and access control to protect crowds of visitors, safeguard practice facilities and ensure event successes Business challenge Located in Santa Clara, California, United States, Levi’s Stadium is the recently built 1.2 billion-dollar home of the National Football League (NFL) team, San Francisco 49ers. Si...

The PoE Selector recommends appropriate SecurePoE model to suit a range of user-selected parameters Dantech Electronic Engineering, a UK manufacturer of specialist power supplies and ancillary equipment specifically designed for security applications, has launched SecurePoE.com, a brand new website designed to assist installers and specifiers to select the correct model of power supply to suit any PoE system requirement. With website content covering power considerations, cur...

For each tap with the HID Trusted Tag Services, a donation of $1 will be made to a local charity in each location HID Global announced a new campaign that combines charitable giving with the world’s most innovative use of NFC technology – HID Trusted Tag Services – to create a trusted interactive experience for travellers who want to prove that they reached their destination and did well by doing good. Setting up HID trusted tag Seeing an opportunity to ins...

ISM Southeast has over 75 years of experience in representing manufacturers ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' representative firm ISM Southeast, a professional manufacturer sales, marketing, and consulting firm, to service the Southeast, U.S. region. Headquartered in Central Florida, ISM Southeast is a dedicated representative firm with over 75 combined years of sales, mar...

The HD200 barrier features a crash rating of ASTM M30/P1 Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that government officials and security professionals in the Birmingham, Alabama, area can see demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products, on November 2 from 10 am to 4 pm at Regions Field...

AXIS P32 Series supports P-Iris control for optimal image clarity and depth of field Axis Communications, a provider network video solutions, has updated its popular AXIS P32 Series, a range of affordable cameras providing outstanding image quality in any light conditions. The successor cameras combine Axis’ Lightfinder technology, which delivers optimal light sensitivity with colour video down to very poor light conditions, and Axis’ WDR-Forensic Capture technolog...

Tom will be leading a department of 15 engineers at Boon Edam’s factory in Lillington, North Carolina Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the hiring of Tom Schneider as the company’s new Engineering Manager. Vast experience Tom brings to Boon Edam 22 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within scientific and technical disciplines at several companies. In his most recent position, Tom manage...

The availability of the new ELiiXA+ and UNiiQA+ cameras with an NBASE-T connection offers defect detection accuracy without increasing the cost of imaging From November 2016, e2v's UNiiQA+ and ELiiXA+ colour line scan cameras will be available with an NBASE-T Ethernet frame grabber-less interface. This will provide customers with a more cost effective solution to transmit uncompressed, high bandwidth images from the cameras into their systems at the highest possible speeds. Th...

The TS-x31P is designed to fulfill user needs to ensure data security and to bring a comprehensive business and multimedia experience QNAP Systems, released the TS-x31P NAS series, including the TS-131P, TS-231P, and TS-431P. Powered by an AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-212 dual-core 1.7GHz processor, this series provides a high-performance and secure private cloud NAS solution tailored for home, SOHO and workgroup users. In addition to basic requirements such as f...

The fingerprint reader can support up to 9,500 fingerprints while the proximity readers and keypad can be used for up to 15,000 users Videx, a door entry solutions provider, has enhanced its vandal-resistant door panel range by including a new range of proximity, fingerprint, and coded access readers.With the enhancements, door systems can include a sophisticated access control solution which can be managed centrally by those responsible for building management such as residen...

Richter is a hockey legend, having led the NY Rangers to a Stanley Cup in 1994 ISC East, the largest physical security tradeshow in the Northeast, announced yet another feature for the 2016 event—a celebrity guest appearance by former NY Rangers goalie, Mike Richter. ISC East is taking place November 16 & 17 at the Javits Center in New York City, New York.On Thursday, November 17, Richter will spend time at ISC East meeting with attendees at the Rapid Response Booth...

IPSecurityCenter is enabling a new era of intelligent and safe security CNL Software, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) software, announced that it will be showcasing its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution for the first time in Qatar at Milipol 2016. This highly advanced command and control software solution provides integrated security and facility management at the utmost level.IPSecurityCenter PSIM solutionToday, major cities are battling with increa...

BullGuard IoT Scanner is a free tool for scanning a network for vulnerable connected devices The latest data from BullGuard’s IoT Scanner, a free tool that allows consumers to check if their connected devices are secure, suggests the recent DDoS attack could be just the tip of the iceberg. To date over 100,000 unique IPs have been scanned by consumers using IoT Scanner, and though just 4.6 per cent revealed vulnerabilities, it’s the scale of the Internet of Things...

Genie will showcase IP CCTV, access control, ANPR, body worn cameras, Eco Remote Monitoring Trailer, and In Motion Identification systems Genie, a British born company and a trusted supplier within the security industry will be exhibiting at the UK Security Expo 2016 from November 30 to December 1 at London’s Olympia. The two-day exhibition supported by the Home Office and CPNI is organised for influential key purchasers from government, transport, intelligence, defence...

JCB Smart Towers protect and secure construction site staff, the public, plant, and equipment An innovative security system that delivers dramatic reductions in cost, time, emissions, and health and safety risks, is to be highlighted at the property and construction London Build show, Olympia, 26th-27th October, 2016. Construction site security JCB Smart Tower’s integrated technologies both protect and secure construction site staff, the public, plant and equipment. It...

The feature-rich Symmetry access control software allows business to start small and grow as their needs grow The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has selected AMAG Technology and its Symmetry Homeland Access Control System to secure its headquarter building, Office of the Executive Director.  AMAG Technology is a security solution provider specialising in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management. Me...

The new facility will include biometric identification and authentication technologies Safran Identity & Security announced the opening of a location in the Silicon Valley at the end of 2016. Strategic positioning near high-tech communities Located in Redwood City, the new facility will be strategically positioned near the Silicon Valley and San Francisco high tech communities, featuring an innovation centre with a specific focus on digital payment, digital identity and...

As a part of the training initiative, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications Over the last 12 months, Magenta Security Services has invested £40,000 in training initiatives for its staff. Training courses As a result of this investment, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications. The programme includes the introduction of a new online training programme which allows staff to study in their own time, or...

Access levels of individuals based on their roles can be cross compared with their normal access patterns, it is also useful to look for anomalies in device behaviour Threats to an organisation’s physical and logical security are increasing in number and financial impact, according to several recent surveys. To combat this problem, security and IT professionals are fighting back with system upgrades and software solutions including advanced analytics. Using the analytics...