Surveillance & Security News for October 2018

Videowall technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) is at the heart of a new security control room at iNTU Trafford Centre. High-end videowall technology The new facility helps ensure 30 million annual visitors have a safe and enjoyable time at what is the single best-known and most iconic retail and leisure destination in the UK. Burnley-based UVS, formerly eyevis UK, provides video wall displays and audio-visual solutions to a range of clients across the UK. UVS Full HD Videow...

TIANDY Technologies, a supplier of versatile surveillance solutions catering to customers from enterprise to entry level, announced the execution of a distribution agreement with Africa Business Development (ABD), one of the leading specialist value-added physical security distributors (WAD) in Morocco. ABD will promote TIANDY's complete portfolio of surveillance solutions to its network of channel partners throughout the African region. "We are very excited about our new partnership with TIAND...

Morse Watchmans, the provider of key and asset management, announces the latest addition to their executive management team - Tim Purpura, security industry veteran and Chairman of Mission 500, will be joining as International Sales Manager. Extensive experience “Morse Watchmans’ international sales have shown strong potential in recent years,” said Joe Granitto, COO, Morse Watchmans. “Tim’s extensive experience in the industry will help him strengthen our interna...

Matrix Professional Series IP Cameras are built using superior components such as Sony STARVIS sensor and higher MTF lens to offer unmatched image quality especially during the low light conditions. Powered by True WDR algorithm, these cameras offer consistent image quality even in highly varying lighting conditions. Built-in intelligent analytics including Intrusion Detection, Trip Wire, etc. ensure real-time security. Moreover, H.265 compression and Automatic Motion based Frame Rate Reduction...

Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing for Hanwha Techwin Europe, sings the praises of SD cards and provides some useful guidelines on what to look out for when buying them. He said, “SD cards are small and tucked away, but should never be taken for granted. SD cards can make a significant contribution towards end-users achieving maximum benefit from their video surveillance systems. They come in various formats for users to choose from, although the decision will obviously be affe...

Brazilian infrastructure company Companhia Energética de Pernambuco (CELPE) is the main supplier of electricity in the country’s Northeastern state of Pernambuco. Headquartered in the state capital Recife, one of the most important economic and urban hubs in the country, CELPE serves a population of more than 8,8 million inhabitants in the 184 municipalities of Pernambuco. As part of the Brazilian government’s commitment to clean energy, the CELPE grid also contains several hy...

Deep Sentinel delivers an unrivalled, next-generation approach to home security., released results of a new study that focuses on the lack of response to home security alarms within key metro areas across the United States. Deep Sentinel surveyed major American cities and sampled a portion of surrounding metro areas on their alarm response policies and found that every day, tens of millions of people run the risk of having their alarm calls go unanswered. Ranked by the number of residents poten...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named industry veteran Edwina (Eddie) Reynolds – president and CEO of Iluminar Inc. – as the 2018 recipient of the inaugural SIA Progress Award, an honour presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. The award will be presented to Reynolds during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in New York City. Reynolds has been the founder and CEO of multi...

At IACP 2018, on booth # 2701, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of security, law enforcement, and analytics solutions is unveiling AutoVu MLC (AutoVu Machine Learning Core), a new machine learning-based engine for Security Center AutoVu, its automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) system. AutoVu MLC replaces traditional rule-based ALPR technology with machine learning-based algorithms to reduce common ALPR misreads and false positives. A trusted supplier of ALPR monitoring systems, AutoVu...

Dahua Technology has participated in MVTec’s Image Acquisition Partner program, and now its machine vision products with GigE and USB 3.0 interface are compatible with MVTec’s HALCON and MERLIC software. MVTec software users are now able to enjoy Dahua Technology’s cutting-edge technologies. With over 20 years of experience in image acquisition and processing, Dahua Technology focuses on ‘turning vision into productivity,’ offering an extensive portfolio of cutting-...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces that it has formalised its technology partnership with Wavestore, an independent Video Management Software (VMS) provider. The partnership follows long-term collaboration, which has allowed the two companies to deploy their respective technologies within a large scale Middle Eastern oil and gas security program. Furthering its dedication to be the world’s leading global PSIM solution provider,...

COSEC VEGA FAX is engineered with careful blend of aesthetics, size, connectivity, reliability and ease of use for modern enterprises. It is a perfect fit for Access Control and Time-Attendance solution for modern organisations. COSEC VEGA FAX Moreover, COSEC VEGA FAX is an open system allowing integration with third party hardware. Using auxiliary input and output ports, Fire Alarm system and Video Surveillance system can be connected without any need for external hardware modules. Motion sen...

We all assume, in fact expect, a bank to be secure. The major challenge: the customers should not notice the actually highly complex security equipment. As they definitely should not have the feeling of being watched. Apart from Regiobank Solothurn being our house bank, the collaboration between the bank and Siaxma has already extended over ten years. With the new building in Zuchwil, there was the opportunity for the first time to plan and install a totally digital system All the branches hav...

Vigilant Solutions - an AI and data analytics company that provides technology to public safety - announced it has entered the body worn camera market by acquiring Edesix Ltd, a global provider of wearable security hardware and software, and the United Kingdom's number one manufacturer of body worn cameras. The acquisition strengthens Vigilant's position as a market leader in image capture solutions by adding body worn camera images via hardware and software and in-car camera technology to its...

Aqua Security, platform provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced that Hitachi Vantara has integrated Aqua security capabilities into the Hitachi Enterprise Cloud (HEC) Container Platform. HEC Container Platform delivers a public cloud experience for organisations that use data services, DevOps and microservices architectures on premises in a private or hybrid cloud. Hitachi Vantara selected the Aqua platform in part for its ability to deliver runtime securit...

Lodge Security is to provide protection for Poundland stores and distribution centres throughout the UK. Over the past two years Lodge Security has been operating its Elite Store Detective programme from the LodgIC Intelligence Centre, where national and local data on crime incidents is analysed and used to deploy protection to produce the maximum return on security investment. Sarah Frain, Profit Protection & Assurance manager, Distribution and CSC at Poundland, says: "Lodge Security has w...

Hospital Wattwil opened the doors to its new inpatient wing in March 2018. The 88 patient beds in total are being fitted with LEGIC technology in the final completion stage. This innovative service offers comfort, security and efficiency for the patient and hospital operator. A monitor is installed at every patient bed. The patients can identify themselves using an RFID smartcard or bracelet and log into their bed computer at any time. Innovative smartcard technology Information such as menus...

Swann, the provider of DIY security, debuts two new Wi-Fi cameras with Alexa Integrations that are the latest additions to the SAFE by Swann platform, the #SwannSecurityHeroes community contest, and additional promotions in honour of October's Crime Prevention Month to encourage the public to take preventative safety measures at home and work. The new Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras connect to power and transmit video and audio wirelessly. Through Alexa devices, consumers can also con...

Aqua Security, the premier platform provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced version 3.2 of its cloud-native security platform, featuring deep runtime protection capabilities and extended security and compliance controls across the cloud-native stack. Runtime protection against “Zero Days” Sophisticated attacks often exploit unknown vulnerabilities in the application or operating system, also known as “zero days”, to either escalate...

Aqua Security, global provider for securing container-based and cloud-native applications, announced that it is introducing a commercial Kubernetes application to all users of the Google Cloud Platform Marketplace (GCP Marketplace). The new offering provides customers with Aqua’s enterprise-class container security platform available in hourly per-node consumption pricing, making it much simpler to protect applications quickly with no up-front investment. For the first time ever, commercia...

Pioneering perimeter systems manufacturer Zaun has entered into a previously untapped market for the Wolverhampton-based business by introducing Palisade fencing to its extensive product portfolio. The facility in Wolverhampton now boasts the most modern Palisade rolling line in the UK, which runs 24 hours a day. Zaun sales and marketing director Chris Plimley said: “This is a really big leap for us as we’ve not previously ventured into the Palisade market. We believe that adding th...

The Alarm Lock Division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. is pleased to introduce the new Trilogy Networx Narrow Stile Wireless Access Prox/Digital Lock Trim, ideal for building management, professional offices, shared workspaces, classroom labs, retail stores and more. In an easy, trouble-free installation, it adds Trilogy keyless access lock convenience via PIN code or Prox ID, for up to 5000 users, anywhere there’s a glass door. Plus, by customer request, it includes new keyfob suppo...

The last day of Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Las Vegas proved to be the calm after the storm. But a slower third day could not undermine a largely successful 2018 show for exhibitors and attendees. Sometimes the success of a trade show isn’t measured by numbers of attendees (which were reportedly down again this year). Sometimes it’s the individual successes that make an impression. “Just learning about this made the whole trip worthwhile,” said one GSX attendee at...

Matrix Comsec is to participate in the NPPC (National Public Procurement Conclave) 2018 to be held in New Delhi from 30th to 31st October 2018. Matrix will be exhibiting their communication and security solutions along with other enterprise grade solutions. IP solutions for modern enterprises From the Telecom domain, Matrix will be exhibiting the newly launched pure IP solutions for modern enterprises - PRASAR UCS and the smart video IP deskphone - SPARSH VP710 at the event. The company will a...

NAPCO Security Technologies, known for developing innovative technology and reliable security solutions and services, is pleased to share that the all-new décor-neutral, iBridge Touch Touchscreen is gaining high popularity, especially used in conjunction with its new matching iBridge App, recently debuted on iTunes and Google Play. iBridge Touch is an advanced, neutral-color, décor-friendly, wall-mounted touchscreen that controls security and/or video and smart autom...

The newest product in the Aperio technology range, the Aperio H100 combines the power and flexibility of wireless access control into a slim, cleverly designed door handle. Compatible with most new and existing access control systems, the Aperio H100 is very easy to specify with only two parts to choose from - a left and right handle. It’s also easy to fit, with no drilling or wiring required, and can be retro-fitted to almost any interior door. Furthermore, any existing mechanical cylind...

Korean video surveillance and technology firm, IDIS, has been confirmed as a double finalist in the 2018 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The keenly-contested annual award, now in its nineteenth year, highlights outstanding achievements in 26 key security and fire sector categories covering people, projects and processes. Cutting-edge video innovation IDIS has been shortlisted for both the title of 2018 Security Hardware Manufacturer of the Year and that of Security Software Manufacture...

New security and surveillance upgrades have been announced at Manchester Arena, with the first phase expected to be complete by mid-autumn. The system upgrade includes the installation of next generation camera technology combined with cutting-edge access control and is set to be rolled out ahead of a number of high-profile events that are being staged at the arena this autumn. Following the installation of the latest state-of-the-art security cameras, developments include super high definition...

Matrix Comsec, a global manufacturer of IP based phone systems and voice gateways is participating in GITEX Technology, Dubai. During this event Matrix will showcase its complete range of business IP-PBXs, converged voice and data platforms, VoIP and GSM gateways and new portfolio of IP communication endpoints. At this event, Matrix will exhibit its range of gateways. Based on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), these Gateways allow easy integration with most of IP-PBX, TDM PBX, Softswitch and H...

ASSA ABLOY UK Specification has issued a whitepaper to provide a guide to the specification of doorsets and associated hardware in nurseries, schools and universities. Entitled, ‘Specification considerations for education buildings: doors and ironmongery’ the whitepaper outlines the various relevant standards when specifying doors and ironmongery for education projects, including those relating to accessibility and usability. The paper also covers whole life costing implications and...