Surveillance & Security News for October 2017

iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, announced that it will join Ameristar Perimeter Security’s Perimeter InSite partnership initiative as the expert in perimeter lighting technology. Spearheaded by Ameristar, Perimeter InSite is a strategic initiative that aims to bring together industry leaders from several technology sectors to offer customers integrated perimeter security solutions that address and mitigate a variety of thre...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, has announced the release of IPSecurityCenter Version 5.5. The release includes many performance and feature enhancements for large-scale and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter for integrated, enterprise-wide situation management. As the size, scale, and complexity of IPSecurityCenter deployments continue to increase, so does its scalability, subsystem and sensor compatibility, and accessi...

“Don’t try this at home.” It’s a common warning, but how does it apply to security systems? With today’s systems becoming easier to install, and with customers becoming more tech-savvy, there is a growing market for “do-it-yourself” or DIY home security systems. The trend also extends beyond the home security market: Business end users may also think they can forgo a professional installer and handle installation in-house. The customer may save money by...

As the dust settles after ASIS 2017 in Dallas, most agree it was a good show. It was different in some respects from previous shows, but several of the changes seemed to work well. Launching the exhibition on Tuesday instead of Monday was a big hit, and who could fault the idea of happy hour drinks on the show floor? Attendance may not have broken records, but end user VIPs were among the crowd, and foot traffic held up fairly well, even on the final, shortened day. STANLEY Security virtual re...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked/wireless access control products and services, and Savance, a provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions, have entered into an integration partnership. This partnership will offer customers comprehensive and fully scalable solutions that combine access control with business management and automation. By integrating PDK’s cloud-based access control solutions with Savance’s EIOBoard brand of business automati...

Until now, level of detail has been the key quality parameter for surveillance cameras, as clear images at all times was the most important feature for high security. True, security personnel must see all relevant information in great detail to react quickly and take appropriate action. But what if a moving object leaves the camera’s field of view? The AUTODOME IP family of pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras is the answer. These enable users manually to keep track of persons of interest as...

Milestone Systems, an open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), is the technology that Alaska’s Anchorage School District has implemented for a district-wide, networked security monitoring system to address rising vandalism such as broken windows and recurring playground fires at elementary schools. Monitoring previously unseen areas “After we installed the first set of network cameras, the system quickly received a lot of positive use, and we started getting re...

AEBAS is an attendance management system designed for government organisations by the Government of India to improve the productivity of employees. The system authenticates attendance using an AADHAAR number created by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). With the wave of mandate in attendance marking through AADHAAR authentication among Government organisations, the common issue of re-typing the AADHAAR number on the device while marking attendance has come up. This process leads...

Zwipe has announced that it has made the first shipment of its biometric technology products, for use in commercial contactless biometric payment card pilots by leading card manufacturers and banks. Commenting on the announcement Kim Humborstad, founder and CEO of Zwipe said: “We now have extensive agreements in place with some of the world’s leading card manufacturers, paving the way for commercial deployment with banks over the course of 2018.” Global smart card market In...

Hikvision USA Inc., the North American provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, and integrator partner Vector Security are cosponsoring Brett Moffit’s No. 83 Camry for the Apache Warrior 400 on Sunday, Oct. 1. Apache Warrior 400 The race, one of 36 point races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, will take place at the Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del., the culmination of a three-day weekend of practice and qualification races. “Hikvision USA...

The Metropolitan Police have praised the quality of CCTV used by a series of London business centres in the quest to hunt down and prosecute petty criminals. Police in Kingston-upon-Thames were impressed by the full resolution recording and remote monitoring achieved by Unit Management Ltd, the managing agent for a dozen business centres along the A3 heading out of London. Facial recognition at night Facilities manager Alex Brewer said: “Kingston police were really impressed with our hig...

ASIS International has made an official statement on the mass shooting tragedy that took place in Las Vegas on Sunday 1st October. “ASIS International condemns the horrific massacre of Las Vegas concertgoers on Sunday night. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims, families, and friends of those killed and wounded in this tragedy. We also salute all the first responders who so bravely rushed forward to help prevent even more loss of life. &nbs...

Recent research shows most access control technology currently in use is not as secure or convenient as many security managers believe, according to day-to-day users of the system. In this HID Global white paper, you will discover what different companies look for in an access control system, why certain legacy access control systems may be vulnerable to attack, and why upgrading to a new access control system can result in huge benefit for enterprises and end users.  Find out m...

Smart cities have embraced the use of traffic preemption systems to provide public transit and emergency vehicles with priority at intersections. At the 10th annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference in Dubuque, Iowa, Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) product manager Chad Mack will discuss how traffic and public safety departments can use analytics to assess, reveal and improve traffic signal preemption performance, helping to change the way communities move. Smarter cities “In r...

Edesix, the provider of body worn cameras, is showcasing how its fleet of body worn cameras are becoming increasingly important to the safety and development of first responders around the globe at the 2017 Emergency Services Show. At the show, Edesix is demonstrating its newly launched VideoTag (VT-50), its smallest incident recorder to date, as well as the VideoBadges utilised by Police Services Northern Ireland, South Australian Police, Her Majesty’s Prison Services and West Midlands F...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Software House, a prominent security software brand from Johnson Controls, are now providing customers with a cost-effective and scalable access control solution. The latest integration seamlessly pairs the Schlage® LE and NDE wireless locks with Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. Previous integrations include the Schlage AD series locks.  Electronic access control with smart credentials &l...

CLIQ® Connect has been declared winner of the Gold Trophy at France’s high-profile APS 2017 awards. ASSA ABLOY’s new, cost-effective way for facility managers to administer mobile workers’ access control rights was judged on four main criteria: innovation and new technology; meeting end-user needs; interconnectivity; and ROI. CLIQ® Connect Online “CLIQ® Connect Online is the only electronic key solution on the market which offers real-time access control,&rd...

In a residential building, some property owners prefer traditional door phones or telephones because they are more affordable. Other neighbours want to install door entry monitors because they offer more advantages for the community. What is the best solution when it comes to choose a door entry system? Competitive advantage The most important competitive advantage of the video door entry system for the community is the security and peace of mind that it offers to residents.  With a monit...

Exceeding traditional intercom, Android intercom solution generates unprecedented user experience by not only offering friendlier UI, easier understanding and superior operation, but also serving as a smarter platform for integrating various applications. The Akuvox all-Android intercom solution has built a comfortable and smart living environment beyond intercom for home owners in its recent residential project. The project involved 1,200 luxury apartments in Europe. Integration and mobility w...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announced the grand opening of their newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Irving, Texas. The official grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event was held in conjunction with ASIS on September 26th at Axis’ new facility. The 7,100 square foot AEC features a 30-person training centre, multiple state-of-the-art conference rooms, which can collectively hold up to 25 people. The space features solutions in realistic demo areas for...

As part of Johnson Controls continued commitment to providing customers with the most advanced and innovative solutions, the company is introducing Magos Systems perimeter protection radar to the North American commercial security market, which will be showcased at ASIS International’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, TX. This radar technology is suitable for a wide variety of security applications and can be implemented in facilities ranging from oil & gas production sites,...

Axis Communications, a provider of network video, introduces its new AXIS D2050-VE Network Radar Detector at ASIS International. Radar technology is used for accurate and reliable area detection of moving objects in different light and weather conditions. The technology is a nice complement to Axis cameras with video motion detection, like PTZ cameras, and is designed to integrate with Axis video management systems (VMS). Additionally, the AXIS D2050-VE Network Radar Detector was named a recipie...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of security and video surveillance platforms, showcased new additions to its Unified Surveillance Solutions portfolio at the ASIS Security Conference & Expo, September 26th-28th, booth #1833 this week in Dallas, TX. This year’s ASIS exhibit is focused on highlighting a variety of solutions from its broad portfolio of fixed, mobile and body worn surveillance platforms, including both hardware and software that work to...

Avigilon Corporation, a provider of trusted security solutions, has announced it will preview Avigilon Blue, its new integrator cloud service platform, at ASIS 2017. Additional business value for Subscribers Avigilon Blue is a powerful cloud service platform for security and surveillance that is purpose-built for Avigilon partners and their customer. It will offer a new recurring monthly revenue model based on site subscriptions. Avigilon Blue will enable Subscribers to add new services as the...

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the global provider of video analytics solutions, announces the expansion of savVi’s integration with Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS). New and long-time users of Agent Vi’s forensic search tool, savVi-Analyst, will now be able to conduct searches and view search results directly from within the Milestone XProtect Smart Client. On-premise video analytics software suite savVi is Agent Vi’s on-premise video analytics software...

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, is set to appear at the upcoming 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), the premier event for security professionals. Kingston products on display will include its full line of Encrypted USB Flash drives, SSDs and its Server Premier memory. Additionally, the company will have demonstrations highlighting the rugged capabilities of its...

Avigilon Corporation, a provider of trusted security solutions, has announced it will preview its latest video management software, Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 6.6, at ASIS 2017. Avigilon Appearance Search adds faces ACC 6.6 is Avigilon’s newest and most advanced video management software, featuring Avigilon Appearance Search technology. With ACC 6.6, Avigilon Appearance Search technology makes searching for a person easier than ever. It incorporates the unique characteristics of a per...

StoneLock, a global provider of designing and manufacturing biometric access control and identity management solutions, and Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, are pleased to announce their integrated presence at the 63rd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas from September 26-28. This convergence of the StoneLock identity assurance solution with the Boon Edam tailgating prevention capabilities delivers exceptional overall...

Johnson Controls introduces its multi-functional Software House TST-100 Touchscreen Terminal, providing an enhanced end-user experience at the door. With an intuitive touchscreen user interface, native intrusion functionality and compatibility with both legacy and IP-based door controllers from Software House, the TST-100 Touchscreen Terminal adds value to the access control system by allowing users to have more flexibility and control at the reader level. LCD touchscreen access control display...

With nearly two million American workers reporting being victims of workplace violence and small- to medium-sized businesses experiencing a 231% increase in ransomware attacks, the ability to plan for and respond to security incidents is paramount. The 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place Sept. 25-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, will bring together 20,000 security professionals from across the globe to address the most pressing issues f...