Surveillance & Security News for October 2017

Qognify’s security management systems compile information from a variety of sensors to provide situational awareness, and now they can leverage the benefit of a different kind of sensor, what the company calls the “human sensor.” Employees see and hear a lot of information during their work day, and some of it has an impact on security. Now that information can become part of an integrated security system, reported by trusted employees through a smart phone app. Qognify&rsquo...

The smart home market has seen significant growth since 2010. Specifically, less than 0.5% of homes in the American region had connected home devices such as thermostats, lighting, security and entertainment in 2010; by the end of 2017, nearly 12% of households in the region will have connected home devices, an average of six devices per home. The success of smart homes started with professional security providers offering bundled packages, focused mostly on security monitoring. However, due to...

In the digital age, speed has never been more critical. Customers expect an instant response to a query. Executives expect sales data on their tablets in front of them in real-time. A site manager at an oil refinery needs an instant alert about a defective valve. An IT manager expects to know about a phishing email before it hits his employees’ inboxes. The 'need for speed' is impacting the physical security sector too. Customers increasingly expect their security systems to identify and...

Cloud computing has many benefits, including greater flexibility, infrastructure cost savings, and enhanced computing performance. However, the cloud presents new security challenges that organisations need to address. A failure to implement security controls and adhere to solid data governance practices could result in a breach. Preventing worst case scenarios Consider this scenario, a company begins their migration by getting excited about the possibilities the cloud can provide to their app...

There has been a significant shift in the methodology used by cyber criminals over the past couple of years, in particular. Whilst traditional ‘hacking’ and malware are still prevalent, there has been a boom in other types of attack, in particular Ransomware and Social Engineering. So, why has this happened? Most profitable types of cyber attack There is an old saying, “follow the money”, and nowhere is this more pertinent when considering cyber-crimes against UK busine...

The 2017 decision of the British electorate to leave the EU was a shock to many within and beyond the UK. It is one of the most significant decisions in the UK’s history. It reflects a long-running uneasiness with the land mass across the Channel, not only because of geographical separation but also because of cultural disconnection. The UK is one of few European countries not to have been occupied or oppressed since the Norman invasion of 1066, and hence has an independence of spirit whi...

It’s no secret that homeowners are relying on smart technology more than ever before in an attempt to improve efficiency. Just last year alone, 80 million smart home devices were shipped worldwide. However, the internet of things (IoT) is enabling our households to not only become smarter and more savvy, but safer and more secure too. Smart security and IoT Door Controls Direct believes that smart security and the IoT will transform, shape and enhance our homes - including increasin...

The trend for gangs of youths to use Halloween as an excuse to reign terror on neighbourhoods is predicted to rise in 2017. The survey carried out by CCTV.co.uk as part of their Fear of Crime Survey suggests that many people worry about Halloween. Damage to homes and cars Vanessa from Sheffield says: “It’s not all cute kids in fancy dress with buckets asking for sweets round here, some are nasty and we’ve seen eggs and flour being thrown on cars and at house windows especiall...

The UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) will be taking place on 1st March 2018 in London and The National Security Inspectorate is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring the ‘Outstanding Installer’ category. Outstanding performance in security The UK OSPAs are part of a global awards scheme currently running in eight countries to recognise and reward outstanding performance within the security sector. Entry to the UK OSPAs is completely free and open to co...

LifeSafety Power, a provider of proactive, intelligent networking power, has announced a renewed technology partnership with AMAG Technology, Torrance, California, offering turnkey, mechanical and electrical integration of power, access control hardware and lock power in a pre-designed enclosure. The FlexPower ACLASS Unified Power System for AMAG will be available as a turnkey product in a single, coordinated unit, offering specification and installation efficiencies to systems installers. Flex...

Kwikset®, a residential door hardware brand in the U.S. and part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. has teamed up with Amazon to offer renters and homeowners two smart lock solutions to choose from when purchasing an Amazon Key In-Home Kit. Secure home access Amazon Key is a new service from Amazon that allows Prime members in 37 cities and surrounding areas across the U.S. to receive in-home delivery and grant secure home access for guest...

Umbo Computer Vision, an artificial intelligence startup and provider of autonomous video security products—Light, SmartCloud enterprise management portal and Learning Cameras—has announced it has raised a $6.8 million Series A round, bringing funding to date to $9.6M. This round was led by CDIB Venture Capital Corp, with continued participation by AppWorks Ventures and Mesh Ventures and new investor Substance Capital. The funding will be used for continued development of Light, expa...

Baycrest Health Sciences, a Toronto-based global leader in geriatric healthcare and research – with a special focus on brain health and aging – recently installed Aiphone IX Series emergency towers in its 500-space parking lot to improve the safety and security of employees and visitors. Aiphone emergency towers The Baycrest campus facility includes a 330-bed hospital, 472-bed long-term care and 171- unit residential assisted living facility and the internationally recognised Rotma...

Sigma Designs®, a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for connected smart TV platforms and smart home IoT, is pleased to share that Ring has announced Ring Protect, the first products to feature the combination of Z-Wave Security 2 (S2) and Z-Wave SmartStart technologies. Z-Wave SmartStart Ring’s first professionally monitored alarm system deploys the latest Z-Wave advancements, S2 and SmartStart, in its base station, keypad, and sensors. Ring Protect can be self-i...

IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command centre solutions, has announced it will be showcasing its Mobile Command Vehicle and actively demonstrating its C3fusion® IoT Management and command centre platform at booth #729 at the ISC East Show at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC on November 15th and 16th. ISC East demonstrations ISC East is the northeast’s largest security industry event and attracts over 4,500 physical security buyers from the Northe...

In a move designed to support system specifiers and designers, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has partnered with CCTV design software supplier, JVSG. JVSG System Design Tool Hikvision distributors, systems integrators and installers will now be able to use the JVSG’s IP Video System Design Tool, to select any of Hikvision’s 2 Series EasyIP camera range, 4 Series and 6 Series smart network cameras, for inclusion in video surveillance s...

Two of Allegion’s smart technology brands will join the Schlage label to offer a unified access control portfolio. Unified solutions aptiQ and XceedID Providers of physical access control solutions Allegion have moved to merge their two leading access control product brands under the Schlage brand in order to offer unified solutions to their customers for products using proximity, smart and biometrics technologies.  The two brands, aptiQ and XceedID, will have their logo and brandin...

Financial management has existed right from the era of Kingdoms in Indonesia. The Ministry of Finance is an institution under Indonesian Government, which has an important role in conducting economic development. In Indonesia, the important role of the Ministry of Finance is managing state’s finances and assisting the leader in the state’s finance and asset. Therefore, the Ministry of Finance can be considered as the guard of state finance. Business challenges After having a word w...

VuWall Technology Inc. has announced a new plugin for the Genetec™ Security Center unified security platform. The VuWall plugin now enables security system builders to integrate Matrox® Mura IPX high-density decoder cards for the simultaneous decoding of hundreds of IP cameras on a single video wall. The plugin also allows system operators to access the powerful VuWall2 video wall software feature set from within the Genetec software interface to manage all IP sources. Video feed cont...

Johnson Controls announced that its exacqVision video management system now integrates with Databuoy Corp.’s ShotPoint acoustic gunshot detection and localisation system to speed response time and heighten the decision-making process for local responders during active shooter situations. Indoor and outdoor gunfire ShotPoint is an automated sensor-based system that reliably detects indoor and outdoor gunfire. Through the integration of ShotPoint’s camera cueing feature and exacqVisi...

Zebra Technologies Corporation, a provider of rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has introduced the TC20, a rugged, value-driven mobile computer designed to meet the specific needs of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). TC20 mobile device The TC20 is a light, durable and long-lasting mobile device developed for indoor use for SMBs in sectors such as retail and hospitality, where ba...

Like many cutting-edge technologies, thermal imaging was first developed for military use in the 1950s and 1960s, when the US successfully introduced cooled infrared detectors onto missiles. Infrared detectors eventually evolved into thermal imaging technology, which has made its way into non-military applications, and is now widely used in various areas such as industrial inspections, medical diagnoses, and in satellites. An important milestone in the advancement of this technology was the inv...

Pyronix is proud to have won the SOTpay Excellence in Customer Service Award at the annual Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2017. This esteemed award recognises the organisation that best demonstrates that it has the customer at the heart of the business and Pyronix is delighted to be named the winner at one of the most prestigious business events for its region. Customer service success “To win this award is a magnificent achievement and one that is of particular significance to P...

Hikvision USA Inc., a North American provider of video surveillance products and solutions, has announced the launch of a cybersecurity hotline that Hikvision integrators, clients and technology partners can call for direct support related to cybersecurity concerns. Hikvision encourages its partners to update all equipment to the latest available firmware. “Updating firmware is an effective way to safeguard equipment from cyberattacks and eliminate known vulnerabilities. Firmware updates...

Over 1,800 video surveillance cameras supplied by Hanwha Techwin have been installed to help protect local authority and government buildings located throughout the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey. With a history which can be traced back to 1320, Kocaeli’s fast expanding economy has seen it grow to be becoming one of the 10 largest municipalities in Turkey with a population of 1.8 million people. Wisenet camera solutions Hanwha Techwin has worked closely over the last twelve...

Johnson Controls introduces the Illustra Flex 3MP Compact Mini-Dome, a hard-working, outdoor quality day/night camera that can produce HD-quality images in low light conditions, and is small enough to fit seamlessly into discrete settings, whether it’s a retail store, bank, or healthcare facility. Illustra Flex 3MP Compact Mini-Dome Like other Illustra Flex cameras, the 3MP Compact Mini-Dome goes beyond H.264 and H.265 for bandwidth management via its powerful Illustra® IntelliZip co...

COBAN Technologies, Inc., a provider of body-worn cameras and in-car video solutions for law enforcement, has announced that it is partnering with Digital Barriers to provide live facial recognition and live video streaming technology for the FOCUS H1 police dash cam system. Digital Barriers SmartVis Digital Barriers SmartVis live facial recognition technology has been proven against large watch lists in real-world environments, overcoming the changing environmental and lighting conditions, as...

Helping to establish the highest levels of site safety and security for end-users, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched a new range of fixed and portable Under-Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Under vehicle surveillance Fully digitally based, the UVSS have been specifically designed to scrutinise the undercarriage of vehicles - offering a fast and effective means for security personnel to examine moving vehicles, and all with minimal d...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced the addition of industry veteran Chris Brown as Business Development Manager - United Kingdom. In this role, Brown will be responsible for elevating the brand's presence and technology initiatives in the retail, hospitality, stadium and events, education, transportation and city surveillance markets. Video and IP experience Brown joins the Oncam team from ADI, where amongst other roles he served a...

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it has been honoured with two awards as part of Retail Risks' Fraud Awards 2017 programme. Oncam, alongside partner Video Analysis Solutions (VAS), was named the winner of the Most Innovative In-store Solution for its Live Customer Occupancy Watch platform and received a “highly commended” recognition in the category of Most Innovative In-store Surveillance for its one box vid...