Surveillance & Security News for September 2016

ISD Tech was selected, trained and accredited by Gallagher for integration and installation of its products ISD Tech, a fire and security systems integrator, announces that it has become a certified Gallagher Channel Partner and is authorised to sell, support and service Gallagher access control. Seen as one of the UK’s fastest growing fire and security systems integrators, ISD Tech was selected, trained and accredited by Gallagher for the integration and installation...

Aiphone has combined its office and warehouse facilities under one roof in White City, London Aiphone, the communication solutions brand, has moved to larger premises in White City, London. Aiphone UK expansion “Having earlier this year underscored our commitment to the UK by opening a local office, we very quickly outgrew our previous offices,” said Wyatt Taylor, Sales Manager of Aiphone UK Ltd. “Our new premises in White City, which enables us to combine...

One obvious benefit of an NVR appliance compared to software VMS system is ease of configuration and installation A quality networked video recorder (NVR) and software-based video management system (VMS) both do an excellent job of safeguarding valuable video data. But there are a number of pros and cons for both, along with specific applications that will do better with one option over the other. These can easily be broken down into five topics: ease of setup/install, suppor...

The age of robotics is fast approaching. To be successful, security systems integrators need to understand how these machines fit in the security of their clients, according to industry experts. “The integrators did not begin this trend,” says Bill Bozeman, President and CEO of the PSA Security Network, cooperative of security product suppliers and system integration companies. “They did not say, ‘Oh boy I can’t wait to introduce robotics into my portfolio'. This i...

TE Connectivity Ltd. aims to deliver consistently strong financial results and value added benefits to shareholders TE Connectivity Ltd., one of the leaders in connectivity and sensors, announced that it has named Heath A. Mitts the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 12, 2016. Senior financial experience Mitts joins TE from IDEX Corporation, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and CFO. IDEX is a global...

BriefCam’s Video Synopsis tool tags each incident, allowing operators to isolate individual, relevant incidents for viewing, from a single click Digifort has partnered with BriefCam to offer operators exceptional forensic search and review functionality, from within its open platform video management software (VMS) platform. “Briefcam is a powerful video search tool, which integrates with Digifort’s intelligent data processing to make surveillance systems fa...

Vanderbilt’s acquisition of ACT will expand their reach with cloud-based access control system and VMS Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd (ACT), based in Dublin, Ireland. This purchase will enhance Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio. This is the latest M&A activ...

With this new relationship, PlateSmart affirms ARES’ reputation as among the security industry’s most versatile and affordable solutions PlateSmart Technologies, creator of the award-winning ARES video analytics software, is pleased to announce its new integration partnership with leading IP surveillance provider VIVOTEK. Through their association, the two companies will introduce PlateSmart’s disruptive Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR)-based video...

Prysmian deployed Idesco RFID readers for access control, time, attendance, and stock management Did you know your RFID transponders can readily assume new workplace tasking, e.g. streamlining stock management and lowering vendor costs? Cable manufacturer Prysmian Finland recently deployed ACG Pulse’s automatic glove vending system to stock and provide work gloves onsite to Prysmian’s employees. Boosted productivity and cost-savings In just one year, ACG Pulse&rs...

At ASIS, Promise Technology will be highlighting their newest NVRs, Vess A2330 and Vess A3340 Promise Technology announced that it will showcase its newest line of Vess network video recorders (NVRs) and external storage solutions at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida in hands-on demos with the leading video management software (VMS) and IP camera vendors. In addition, Promise’s booth will host the company’s Presentation Theater, an informative seminar program...

The SeeTec Cayuga R9 product version will be presented to customers in realistic themed areas At this year's Security trade fair in Essen, SeeTec will be presenting video management applications for a wide range of areas and industries. The focus will be on solutions, with the new SeeTec Cayuga R9 product version presented to customers and partners in realistic themed areas. SeeTec VMS applications From 27th to 30th September, SeeTec will be demonstrating typical video solut...

The website aims to give better insight about which Hikvision products would work best in Canadian applications Hikvision Canada, a Canadian provider of award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces the official launch of the new Hikvision Canada website, www.hikvision.ca. This launch solidifies Hikvision’s presence in the Canadian market by expanding communication and localized service options to Canadian customers. Canadian market growth...

The PSIA will demonstrate a new application for its PLAI profile, providing critical infrastructure protection The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) will demonstrate two new use cases at ASIS 2016, addressing cybersecurity and building automation. Cyber-attacks, one of the issues currently challenging security professionals, are getting significant attention in the industry. The PSIA will demonstrate an exciting new application for its Physical Logical Access...

TEC 2017 is the physical security education and networking event by PSA Security Network PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative, announced the call for presentations for the TEC 2017 annual physical security conference will be open from August 31, 2016 to September 30, 2016. TEC 2017 is the premier physical security education and networking event that provides training for entire teams with courses for senior management, sales teams, project managers and te...

This is the 18th year the Little League World Baseball® Series has been secured by Lenel Teams from around the world converged on Williamsport in central Pennsylvania for the 70th annual Little League Baseball World Series championship, which ran through August 28. And, as it has for the past 18 years, Lenel, a provider in advanced security systems, is there to help keep the iconic summer event safe and secure. From Lenel mobile apps that allow on-site officers to monitor...

Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the newest high-end devices, plug in, and expect to be wowed A well-developed surveillance system can give a single security guard the power to see what otherwise might take a hundred pairs of eyes to see. But what happens when all the components are all connected and powered up, and the resulting image on the screen is, well, indiscernible, or, at the very least, terribly pixelated? Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the...

Throughout his career at Delta Scientific, Ricardo Mercado has held various responsibilities within the organisation Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Ricardo Mercado, a 12-year employee of the company, has been named the company's Vice President of Operations. Mercado has extensive backgrounds in general construction, project management, and the vehicle barrier indus...

Symmetry GUEST integrates with Symmetry CONNECT and Symmetry Access Control System to provide an optimal security solution AMAG Technology’s Symmetry GUEST visitor management system, a web-based software platform that improves and streamlines the visitor experience while enforcing security policies, now includes several new enhancements to help companies meet compliance, save money, and create an exceptional visitor experience. Symmetry GUEST operates on most tablets, sm...

Iris Identity Authentication Technology expands TycoIS access control portfolio with EyeLock Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), one of the leading security systems integrator, today announced it will partner with EyeLock LLC, one of the market leaders of iris-based identity authentication solutions, to offer Iris Identity Authentication Technology to its customers.Through this partnership, TycoIS will help provide its high-security customers with the additi...

At ASIS 2016, Tyco Integrated Security will also unveil recent projects developed through the Tyco Innovation Tel Aviv global innovation center Tyco Integrated Security, a security systems integrator, will attend ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida, from September 12 through September 14, 2016. During the event, the company will showcase a number of security solutions at its booth, #1600, and unveil recent projects developed through...

TecMilenio University installed over 100 Boon Edam turnstiles and gates across 25 campuses to bolster security Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that in order to maintain an appropriate, safe environment for its educational community, Universidad TecMilenio has implemented a multi-campus, perimeter security project that enables the institution to offer secure yet convenient pedestrian access to its campuses from adjace...

Siqura offers intrusion detection and man-overboard detection with all-in-one thermal PID cameras Protecting the perimeter of a site becomes easier with Siqura TC620-PID cameras in place. This all-in-one thermal PID camera offers you the best in video analytics. Day and night, in any kind of weather. Built around a high-quality longwave infrared (LWIR) sensor, the TC620-PID gives reliable intrusion detection and man-overboard detection. Use it on its own or in combination with...

Wavestore’s open platform VMS has been successfully integrated with Honeywell’s Galaxy Dimension intrusion detection panels “Wavestore’s integration with Honeywell Galaxy Dimension allows Security Industry Association (SIA) Level 4 compliant events to be received by Wavestore’s VMS in order to deliver a truly unified security solution that combines powerful video, data and audio management with leading intrusion detection capability,” said E...

Supported on iSTAR Ultra controllers, OSDP includes secure channel encryption mode for enhanced security Tyco Security Products is announcing that its Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.50 event management platform now supports Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to allow for enhanced interoperability among security devices, such as reader-to-panel communications. OSDP is supported on Tyco Security Products’ iSTAR...

The 62nd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits will run from September 12 to September 15 in Orlando, Florida. ASIS estimates that the Seminar may attract more than 20,000 security professionals to the Orlando Convention Center, where the event is being held. Giving back to the host community The Seminar always has a major economic effect on the host community. This year, ASIS will inaugurate a programme called Security Week, which is designed to give something back to the Sem...

The panoramic IR bullet camera is equivalent of three 2mp cameras and saves installation time and costs Dahua Technology, a high-value, total security solutions provider, will display a new 6MP Panoramic Multi-sensor IR Bullet camera to capture wide areas that typically would require multiple cameras at the ASIS International Conference, where visitors are invited to “Discover the Dahua Difference” at booth #2241. With three individual 2MP cameras residing in an...

HDCVI 3.0 DVR offers penta-brid support and smart H.264 compression Dahua Technology a total security solutions provider, will showcase its next-generation 8-Channel HDCVI 3.0 HDCVR at the ASIS International Conference, where visitors are invited to “Discover the Dahua Difference” at booth #2241. Penta-brid compatibility Now featuring Penta-brid compatibility with support for the five most popular industry standards—IP, CVI, Analogue, AHD, and TVI—th...

The versatile HDCVI 3.0 camera offerings feature high performance and reliability with an overall ease of use Dahua Technology, a high-value, total security solutions provider, will showcase a new line-up of 4MP cameras that re-empower coax cabling with superior image quality at the ASIS International Conference, where visitors are invited to “Discover the Dahua Difference” at booth #2241.  High performance and reliability The versatile HDCVI 3.0 camera offe...

Drako Cloud Security Grant is awarded to schools for the installation of a fully functional cloud-based security system at no cost for one year Eagle Eye Networks recently announced that it has awarded $1.25 million in Drako Cloud Security Grants to schools throughout the United States. A broad range of public and private schools were awarded the Drako Grant for a fully functional security camera system—including cloud management and recording, mobile phone remote access...

Kentec will feature Syncro and Sigma ranges with demonstrations of the Taktis range at Security Essen 2016 Visitors to Security Essen 2016 will be able to see some of the latest fire safety products from one of the leading manufacturers of fire detection and alarm control panels; Kentec Electronics Ltd. Their extensive range of EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional and Extinguishant Fire Control Panel S...