Surveillance & Security News for September 2016

Matrix will showcase its range of biometric Access Control solution and its advanced applications at ISAF 2016 Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in ISAF 2016, Turkey from 29th September to 2nd October 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance solutions at the event. Mobile access control solutions Matrix will showcase its range of biometric Access Control solution and its a...

Hikvision to exhibit surveillance, Pyronix home & business intruder alarm ranges, at Security Essen 2016 At Security Essen 2016, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will be showing visitors a number of key products and additions to the company’s expanding range. Illustrating that the company is not only a video surveillance manufacturer but a total ‘end-to-end’ system solutions provider, Hikvision will showcase...

Russell Wagstaff, Stephanie Hensler discuss enhancements of AXIS Entry Manager installation Russell Wagstaff from ASSA ABLOY and Stephanie Hensler from Axis discuss the major facility management enhancements that Aperio wireless locks bring to an AXIS Entry Manager installation. Q (Axis): Why did you choose to partner with ASSA ABLOY to bring their wireless components into an Axis system?We felt it was important to partner with a well-known brand that offers a global wireless...

Siklu’s mmW solution maintains interference-free, carrier-grade 99.999% availability Siklu, a provider of millimetre wave solutions, announced it was selected by the Oakham Council in the UK to provide the wireless connectivity solution that ensures uninterrupted streaming for Oakham’s new town-wide, high-definition surveillance system.RequirementThe town of Oakham, located in historic Rutland county, required an infrastructure that could accommodate the bandwidth...

A perceived benefit of buying direct is to save money as opposed to paying a middleman Security companies have multiple options to purchase security products today – online, manufacturer direct, or from the vast array of security products and electrical supply networks dotting the landscape. Because there are numerous options, and costs may not vary drastically, the final decision on where to purchase ultimately boils down to service and additional support these channels...

The Milestone certification process ensured that integrators & end users of the surveillance systems which incorporate Vess A-Series NVRs & XProtect VMS can have confidence that the system will record & archive video reliably Promise Technology announced that its Vess A2330 and Vess A3340 network video recorders (NVRs) have been certified by Milestone Systems for use with the whole range of XProtect video management software (VMS) products. Both the Vess A2330 and...

Secutech Vietnam has been renowned as an effective mix of world-class brands and innovative product launches The ninth edition of Secutech Vietnam has opened its doors and makes its debut at Friendship Cultural Palace, Hanoi until 24 September 2016. The relocation to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City is expected to introduce international suppliers into the safety and security market in Northern Vietnam, where user demand for integrated solutions for homeland security, fire & sa...

Surveon’s security solutions enable the governments to well protect people from any threats The government-run offices or buildings are the places where people constantly visit for specific purposes, such as post office, police station, court, or simply for pleasure like national museums. Unlike private sectors, these official institutions can easily become a target for tempted malicious attack by people who might possess strong and negative emotions toward the governmen...

Trigion is working with a number of prestigious theatres across London to provide electronic security solutions Trigion Security Services is working with a number of prestigious theatres across London to provide electronic security solutions that keep staff, patrons and property safe in an unobtrusive manner that doesn’t deflect from the enjoyment of the performance. With large crowds and high profile buildings to protect, the theatre owners were looking for a security...

MACE supports Bluetooth, NFC, QR-codes to identify people with virtual credentials, stored in a MACE app Just a few months ago, Nedap Identification Systems launched MACE: the mobile access control platform. This platform enables the use of smartphones to identify people based on Bluetooth, NFC or QR-codes. Nedap’s MACE will now make its Security Essen debut. Virtual credentials for access control With the introduction of this platform, Nedap responds to the global shi...

The new Pro series PTZ camera brings a new range of performance and efficiency features for demanding video surveillance Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduces its new Pro series PTZ camera. With Starlight performance, 25x Optical zoom, auto tracking and face detection capabilities, Dahua’s the new Pro series PTZ camera brings a new range of performance and efficiency features for demandin...

Digital Barriers’ EdgeVis Live surveillance technology offers secure distribution of real-time video Digital Barriers, the specialist provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, is pleased to announce a number of new contracts for its EdgeVis Live technology signed this month. The company has agreed deals with two different flagship US federal law enforcement agencies worth a combined $6.8 million. In addition, it...

Available from Veracity & Vista, the qulu 2.5 plug-in provides support for full play, fast wind/rewind & synchronised playback Veracity, a provider of intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, has released the latest update for its qulu plug-in, providing tight integration with COLDSTORE as either the main, or back-up, storage. Plug-in features Available now from Veracity and Vista, the qulu 2.5 plug-in prov...

With a 0.63 second EFO, Delta Scientific HD200 provides increased safety against terrorists using vehicles as weapons Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its newest vehicle access control barrier, the breakthrough HD200, was built for high traffic locations requiring rapid emergency fast operation (EFO) rates and open/close cycles. With a 0.63 second EFO and a 2-5 secon...

Rector has than 15 years of enterprise storage experience, including 12 years as a Chief Marketing Officer Quantum Corporation announced that Molly Rector has joined the company as the Vice President of Marketing. Rector brings more than 15 years of enterprise storage experience to the role, including 12 years as a Chief Marketing Officer—most recently at DataDirect Networks (DDN), an HPC storage provider, and previously at archive storage vendor Spectra Logic. Her appoi...

National Security Officer Appreciation Week was established in 2015 to recognize security officers' many contributions to our daily lives Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, to honour all security officers with the second annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week from September 18 – 24, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 1 million security officers employed in the United St...

New recorders from March Networks allow integration of up to 16 analogue and 32 IP inputs in a single network video recorder Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that it has partnered with March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, to offer customers more cutting-edge electronic security products tailored specifically to the retail and banking markets. With this partnership, Digi is poised to provide retail...

APD is the first law enforcement agency to implement MorphoBIS in the cloud MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity & Security, together with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), announced the successful operational deployment of MorphoBIS in the cloud, the flagship offering of the MorphoCloud platform. The announcement opens a new era for the APD as the first law enforcement agency to implement an automated biometric identification system (ABIS) in the cloud. It...

The SALTO access control is fitted to student bedrooms, administration areas and student common areas The decision to study away from home is never an easy one, so a new accommodation brand Student One, has launched in Brisbane to provide a premium dedicated student living solution that allows students and parents to make that choice with confidence. As the newest entrant in the Australian student accommodation market, Student One’s new $110 million 687-bed redevelopmen...

Airport Solutions Turkey 2017 will focus on safety, security, passenger experience and regional infrastructure The inaugural Airport Solutions Turkey 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events, has confirmed support from iGA and the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMi). The event organisers have recruited international leading industry figures and ambassadors to its advisory board to steer its direction and content. Those confirmed include; Y...

The new VS Series offers cost effective, scalable storage for video surveillance, automatically migrating video to the most economical tier of data storage XenData, the global provider of video storage solutions, announces the launch of its VS Series, a new range of multi-tier storage systems for surveillance applications that seamlessly manages video content across three tiers of storage: on disk, LTO tape or optical disc cartridges in a robotic library and offline LTO or op...

ShotSpotter empowers law enforcement with critical live data on the beat SST, Inc., a provider acoustic gunfire detection services, announced a new mobile app designed to extend ShotSpotter Flex alerts to a new native browser user-interface and native mobile iOS and Android platforms. With the new mobile app, more law enforcement users will have access to the valuable ShotSpotter service beyond the dispatch office or squad car, with real-time gunfire alerts delivered anytime,...

Designed to be fully intelligent, XVR is able to provide end users with the simplicity of analogue system, flexibility and wide selection of cameras Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, officially announces the release of XVR, signifying a broader open of Dahua Video Management Systems (VMS) in partners’ applications. Dahua VMS, partnered with Geutebruck, GeoVision, Heitel, etc., serves as the use...

Too often we attribute failure of connected devices to the devices themselves when the problem is actually an infrastructure failure Network infrastructures for security devices are complex. It may seem simple to connect an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, but the connection of IP cameras, access control devices and other IP/Power Over Ethernet (PoE) devices is not nearly so simple. Infrastructure is the heart of any system; and too often we attribute failure of connected devi...

Visitors to ScrewFix Live 2016 stand a chance of winning a £1,000 Yale Smart Home makeover Yale and UNION, will be exhibiting at Screwfix Live 2016, which takes place from 30th September - 2nd October, 2016 at Farnborough Exhibition Centre, North Hampshire. For the first time, both Yale and UNION—leading names within the residential and commercial security markets—are exhibiting together on stand B1.Yale will be showcasing its smart alarms range. While UNION...

DHF ‘s Gate Safety Week focuses on the dangers posed by badly installed, poorly maintained automated gates The Master Locksmiths Association, the UK's leading trade association for the locksmith industry, has pledged its support for a rapidly growing campaign to make unsafe automated gates a thing of the past. The MLA is amongst many influential groups in the security, enforcement, inspection, education and safety sectors which are backing Gate Safety Week (October 10 -...

With annual revenues of $88 million and 3,400 employees, Apollo International has been in business since 1990 Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 140,000 employees, has announced the acquisition of Apollo International, a security company whose corporate headquarters is in Walpole, Massachusetts, and have a global office in New York.Strategic partner"Over the last 10 years, we've considered Apollo Interna...

The continued expansion signals growing demand for IDIS total surveillance solutions IDIS has today announced the appointment of Steve Klapiscak to the position of Regional Sales Manager with John Reid taking on the role of Business Development Manager. Both reporting to Jamie Barnfield, Senior Sales Manager of IDIS Europe, the new hires underpin the company’s continued infrastructure investment and builds upon the IDIS commitment to provide local sales support to system...

Doors by Warrior Doors contained ASSA’s deadlocks, which offer a robust design ideal for high usage areas ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has worked with Warrior Doors to secure bin stores for Solihull Community Housing (SCH). SCH is an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) set up in April 2004 to run the housing service on behalf of Solihull Council. SCH is undergoing a regenera...

Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum will be held on November 3, 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia Defence IQ, a division of IQPC Asia, in conjunction with PT Napindo, is pleased to announce the official endorsement and support of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the upcoming Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum on 3 November in Jakarta, Indonesia.Boosting maritime securityIn an official letter signed by Dr. Timbul Siahaan, Director General of Defence Potential at the Ministry...