Surveillance & Security News for September 2017

HID Global®, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY specialising in trusted identity solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Mercury Security, an OEM supplier of controllers for physical access control. Mercury Security has over three million controllers installed at tens of thousands of sites worldwide, including at more than 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. Mercury’s intelligent controllers, interface boards and software complement HID’s readers, smart cards and mobile IDs for openin...

Opening up NVIDIA’s effort to put deep learning to work creating safer, smarter cities, the Metropolis Software Partner Programme, brings together a dozen software partners. The programme offers a curated list of applications that makes it easy for systems integrators and hardware vendors to build new products. Together, NVIDIA and its software partners seek to take advantage of the more than one billion video cameras that will live in our cities by the year 2020 to solve a dizzying arra...

At this year’s APS Show, Pelco by Schneider Electric is demonstrating their approach to meaningful innovation, showcasing a wide range of video management systems and cameras. At the lead is the recent launch of VideoXpert Professional, the most intuitive VMS available, offering enterprise features at a mid-market price.  Panomersive HD imaging Also being featured are the company’s Optera Panoramic Multi-Sensor Cameras that are integrated with the industry’s leading VMS...

The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam will be remembered for its record-breaking increase in visitor numbers. The show welcomed 12,097 global visitors (2016: 7,473) – up 62% on last year, as exhibitors seized the opportunities presented by one of the most promising security markets in Southeast Asia. 270 exhibitors from 20 countries Across 9,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, there were 270 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions: Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong,...

Synology Inc. has unveiled new surveillance product lineups, including NVR1218, an all-in-one, standalone surveillance solution, and VS960HD, a compact surveillance monitoring and management device. Synology NVR1218 and VS960HD Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is equipped with a dedicated 1080p HDMI port which makes it easy to connect to a monitor and display up to 12 channels of surveillance feeds at 720p/30FPS. With a dedicated COM port to support point-of-sale (POS) system integratio...

The latest security product from Hesco has been launched: Available in five specifications, TERRABLOCK is a security barrier which is designed to minimise the impact of hostile vehicles, protecting both civilians and critical infrastructure. Protecting the public Hesco have been providing innovative security solutions since 1991, working to protect some of the most hostile environments around the world, and their new launch adds to their extensive security offering. Five years in the making,...

An art museum needed to upgrade its older analogue CCTV system with newer IP security technology to improve monitoring and recording capabilities. However, the customer faced the daunting challenge of first upgrading the Coax infrastructure to Ethernet before the new technology could be implemented. NVT Phybridge was able to rapidly upgrade the older infrastructure to support the new Axis IP devices exactly when and where the customer wanted them. Upgrading to IP-enabled surveillance The custo...

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest security innovations – including BLE enabled products and feature-rich SPACE access control management software – at the 63rd annual ASIS International Conference to be held in Dallas, September 25-28. “We have a lot of exciting news to share with our peers in the security industry this year at ASIS in Dallas,” said Michael J. Mahon, Senior Vice President Commercial Sal...

SALTO Systems is developing geographically-convenient product showrooms throughout the U.S. to allow dealers, end users and others interested in training or product information to gather and learn more about their extensive electronic lock products and how various elements of the wireless solution work together. The first XSperience Center in New York City has opened and the Atlanta XSperience Center will open later this year. Since 2001, SALTO has been revolutionising access control around the...

The SALTO XS4 Mini escutcheon’s compact, easy-to-install design makes it simple for security professionals to upgrade security and replace mechanical-key-operated door locks with the latest electronic access control solution suitable for a wide range of customer applications. The ANSI version of the XS4 Mini is a tough proposition: Its top-quality zinc alloy construction and Mifare-DESFire and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technologies allow it to work with conventional smartcards and/or via...

ISONAS, the Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, has announced that the company will be showcasing its Pure IP hardware integration with Open Options, an access control software manufacturer at the 63rd Annual ASIS International Seminar & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas on September 26th – 28th.  ISONAS’ Pure IP hardware solution, integrated with enterprise software solutions like Open Option’s DNA Fusion platform, offers customers choice in access control s...

SALTO’s JustIN Mobile application uses innovative technology to swap access cards for smartphones, saving users valuable time and money. JustIN Mobile replaces the need for a physical access card by securely sending a mobile key “Over the Air” (OTA) from SALTO’s ProAccess SPACE management software to a registered and verified iOS or Android device. End users can now unlock doors by using their smartphone as a credential. If the phone is lost or stolen, access can immediat...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that the company will showcase its latest robust, reliable, feature-rich physical security solutions during ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017) on September 26 – 28, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. During ASIS 2017, Identiv will provide live demonstrations of its new Power over Ethernet (PoE) edge controller, Hirsch Mx-1, the latest update to its network-based, Cisco-integrated Identiv Connected Physical Access Manager (ICPAM), its award-winn...

The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, announces the addition of leading ICT solutions provider, Huawei, to the Alliance Board of Directors. Huawei joins principal members ADT, Alarm.com, FIBARO, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LEEDARSON, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs. Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with innovative solutions, pro...

IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command centre solutions, today announced it will be showcasing its full line of video and security management products at the 63rd Annual ASIS International Seminar & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas on September 26th – 28th in Booth 1114. For more than six decades, ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits has been the premier event for security professionals worldwide, providing industry-leading education, countless business...

For many nations across the globe, the threat from international terrorism remains severe. Physical attacks, carried out by terror cells and radicalised individuals, in Barcelona, London, Manchester, Stockholm, Paris and Brussels have been coupled with an increasing number of cyberattacks. With the issue of national security and counter terrorism at the top of government agendas, Clarion Defence and Security Ltd. has announced the launch of UK Security Week that will start on 6 March 2018. Desi...

Pip Courcoux, Sales and Product Manager - CLIQ Systems at Abloy UK, discusses the current issues around cyber security and explains why organisations must assess the resilience of their suppliers to minimise the risk of attack. The landscape of security and access control has changed over the last decade, with the introduction of technology that allows for traceability and time management within mechanical keys. This has meant the conversation has changed - Passkeys, Cryptographic keys, Encrypt...

World-class service, sublime surroundings, and luxury within reach are all things you will find at Davenport Hotels in downtown Spokane, Washington. The four-hotel collection runs the gamut from classic to contemporary, full-size to boutique, and historic to modern. Guests can enjoy luxurious spa, wedding, and business facilities, as well as some of the best dining in the city. Davenport history Opened in June 2015, the new 716 room Davenport Grand Hotel offers a unique alternative for travell...

VITEC, a provider of advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, has unveiled the MGW Ace Encoder firmware v2.0, the next generation of the industry's first entirely portable, award-winning, hardware-based HEVC encoder. Powered by the new HEVC GEN2 codec, the MGW Ace Encoder provides the industry's best HEVC video quality of up to 4:2:2 10-bits HEVC encoding and surpasses the second-best competitor by 20 percent to meet the quality requirements of demanding broadcast applications. Enhance...

Johnson Controls has confirmed that their powerful range of CEM Systems access control hardware is compliant with the European Union’s new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, which came into full effect on 13 June 2017. CEM Systems intelligent card readers, including the CEM S610 (iCLASS SE, DESFire and Prox) reader, CEM S700 reader, CEM emerald reader and their biometric equivalents are all RED compliant and continue to be available for distribution within the EU. The CEM sPass r...

Honeywell, a provider of products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive greater customer focus. Both will continue to report to Michael Flink, president of Honeywell Security and Fire. “Serving our customers and growing our...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced it will be emphasising integrated access control solutions that both authenticate authorised passage and prevent tailgating, at Booth 4003 at the 63rd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas from September 26th-28th. The manufacturer is also the official Turnstile Sponsor for the Exhibition. Integration: Main theme for product demos The following solutions will be on display a...

As one classical Chinese poem goes, “The swallows once in mansions of the great now fly to ordinary peoples’ homes”. UAV (Unmanned Aviation Vehicle), more commonly known as drones, are just like those swallows: once only found in military applications and war films, are now widely used in daily life. Military UAVs now are vastly outnumbered by civilian UAVs, whose use is expanding to commercial, scientific and even recreational realms. What distinguishes a Dahua Drone from oth...

Videx has introduced an internal video door entry panel to the access control market. The KR-AV offers individual residential apartments a door entry solution for visitors who have already gained access to the communal main building. The KR-AV enables an additional entry point outside individual apartments so residents can see the visitor on their videophone, talk to them and grant or deny access. Neil Thomas, National Sales Manager at Videx, said: “The KR-AV is ideal for residential apar...

Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems, announces that its Mall Call communications system has been chosen by Canary Wharf Group for its retail facilities. Security communication management tool Peter Lomax, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Multitone, commented, “We are delighted that Canary Wharf Group has chosen to use Multitone’s Mall Call solution to manage communications with retail tenants...

OpenView Security Solutions (OSS), one of the UK’s providers of CCTV and IT infrastructure solutions to the public sector, has successfully completed the design and installation of a new control room in Blackburn, Lancashire. The company was awarded the contract after an open tender process as part of the Lancashire Hub CCTV Centralisation Project to consolidate separate facilities across the county into a single super hub control room which will reduce costs and improve service delivery a...

Perfect Display has announced an exciting new offer for any security company exhibiting at trade shows: Free Monitor Rental. The company aims to work with up to 30 partner companies that will be exhibiting at the major security trade shows around the world, providing them with the monitors that they require to showcase their products. Trade show 4K displays Having exhibited at many trade shows around the world themselves, Perfect Display has noticed that many companies use consumer brand TVs a...

The latest generation ZeroWire and UltraSync technologies from Interlogix, a brand represented by UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd in the United Kingdom, are the solutions being used by leading security provider Bellit Security. UltraSync’s app-controlled and ZeroWire’s wireless packages bring together intruder, video and home automation features and add the advantage of 24/7 control via the user’s mobile phone. Bellit Security Managing Director Daniel Halenko believes they are...

Jennifer A. Theobald has joined the senior leadership team of Rapid Security Solutions, LLC (RSS) as Vice President of Operations. Theobald is a veteran of electronic security, holding high-profile positions at leading manufacturers and a preeminent central station monitoring company during her industry career. Critical time in company development Most recently she was a Business Development Manager for Axis Communications; her other credentials include sales, project management and operations...

CNL Software, the pure play Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) provider has entered a technology collaboration with a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, Promise Technology. The partnership will enable CNL Software to provide an IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform in which Promise’s high-performance storage solutions can be used. This creates peerless integration opportunities along with the assured reliability offered by Promise’s surveillance-optimi...