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BCDVideo and Intelligent Systems Marketing, Inc. (ISM) have formed a strategic partnership to further expand BCDVideo’s presence in the Rocky Mountain region and Western United States. ISM will promote the entire BCDVideo product line, including its purpose-built IP video surveillance recording servers, environmentally hardened products, hyper-converged infrastructure and GPU analytics servers, among other industry pioneer solutions. Taking BCDVideo to a new altitude “We are extre...

BCDVideo and Bassett Sales Corporation announced a new partnership that will provide BCDVideo products and solutions to customers throughout the Southwestern United States and Hawaii. This new relationship will expand customer access to BCDVideo’s video recording servers, data storage, hyper-converged solutions, networking, environmentally hardened servers, switches, client viewing stations, as well as several private-label systems that BCDVideo builds for original equipment manufacturers...

Axis Communications has launched AXIS Q6215-LE PTZ Network Camera to meet the increasing demand for more heavy-duty PTZ cameras with built-in IR (Infrared) illumination. This new model comes with a 1/2-inch sensor and combines great image quality with fast pan, tilt, and zoom functionality. Design and functions OptimizedIR with IR-LEDs that adjust to the camera’s zoom and can deliver superior videos in low light or complete darkness The camera features long-range OptimizedIR with IR-LEDs...

Axis Communications launches AXIS Camera Station S11 recorder series, a family of recording solutions with flexible storage options and form factors, designed for seamless and reliable integration to existing Axis network cameras. These out-of-the-box ready solutions are easy-to-install and comes with AXIS Camera Station licences and pre-configured software. AXIS S11 Recorder Series offer flexible storage with capacity up to 140 TB and support for as many as 16 additional camera licences. The i...

It’s a common misconception that the better the quality of an image, the higher the bitrate will be. However, this is not always the case. In fact, sometimes technology developed to improve the usability of a video has the positive side-effect of reducing bitrate since it removes image noise or unwanted movements in the video. Bitrate in video surveillance is important as it affects the bandwidth capacity and storage of the video. In simple terms, an increase in bitrate increases the band...

Star Defense Logistics & Engineering (SDLE) is exhibitor, for the third consecutive time, at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. This week at the National Exhibition Center of the city, SDLE showcase its new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for security indoor operations, in addition to its full range of unmanned aerial vehicles and its Anti-drone system for threats detection and inhibition. Indoor light drones in military use The indoor light drone is one of the latest S...

AXIS C8210 network audio amplifier enables any passive speaker to benefit from the same feature set as Axis network speakers. The new product, which will be announced at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in The Netherlands in February, makes migration from traditional to network audio systems smart and easy. Network audio speaker AXIS C8210 transforms any passive speaker into a network audio speaker so users can utilise the speakers of their choice, independent of form factor, colour or brand....

A strictly global event with a purpose to make Indian industry stay up-to-date with ICT emerging trends, Convergence India is South Asia’s biggest and most influential trade expo focusing ICT along with Broadcast, and Digital Media industry. Convergence India is the only platform, which connects various sectors like Telecom, Broadcast, Cable and Satellite TV, Cloud & Big Data, IoT, Digital Homes, Mobile Devices, Film and Radio, Content Creation, Management and Delivery, etc. It provid...

Axis Communications’ intrusion detection analytics, AXIS perimeter defender, now supports a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) autotracking application, enabling a fixed camera and a PTZ camera to work seamlessly together to provide an enhanced solution for perimeter protection. The new application allows a fixed thermal or visual camera running AXIS perimeter defender to detect people and vehicles, and—when an alarm is triggered—take control of a PTZ camera to track and get closer views of...

According to a recent report produced by IHS Markit, which specialises in providing insight on the areas that are shaping the business landscape, the number of video surveillance cameras equipped with advanced low-light functionality is set to soar over the next four years. Whilst it is estimated that in 2015 there were approximately 4.75 million of these types of cameras delivered to the market, in 2022 this number is projected to increase to about 51 million. Advanced low light functionality...

Canada is one week away from recreational marijuana dispensaries being open for business. Until now, medical marijuana dispensaries have been legal and have been the only legal way to purchase marijuana. Starting on October 17th, 2018, marijuana will be obtainable by the general public of age. This will bring a large influx of recreational marijuana dispensaries throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada. With this influx of dispensaries come new security measures that need to be taken into acco...

Soliton Systems K.K, a Japanese technology company specialising in IT security and mobile surveillance products, has successfully completed the certification of the Zao-S with Milestone’s XProtect video management platform. Mobile video transmission Utilised on a global stage with many law enforcement, first responder and emergency services, Soliton Systems manufactures the “Smart-telecaster Zao-S”, that allows instant encrypted video live streaming from remote mobile situati...

ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Northeast's premier security industry convention for new products, solutions and technologies, announced its co-locating with Infosecurity North America and Unmanned Security Expo (USE). This move provides security professionals with even more opportunities to yield the benefits of robust educational sessions, listen to high-level speakers, explore new products and services, network with fellow security industry members and more...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened registration for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. At the 2018 SIA GovSummit, security industry leaders and government officials meet and examine technology requirements, review policy trends, and address evolving security challenges. Additionally, the Secure Schools Roundtable on day of the conference will address school security needs, funding, guidelines and standards. SIA will host SIA Go...

Sofradir Group shareholders, Thales and Safran announced the appointment of Jean-François Delepau as its new chairman, with immediate effect. Previously managing director of ULIS, a Sofradir Group company, Mr. Delepau will oversee all the defence, aerospace and commercial market operations of the three companies within the Group: Sofradir, ULIS and US-based Sofradir-EC. “Jean-François’ vision, dedication to excellence and the wealth of his experience and career-long ac...

Clarion Events’ Defence & Security division has appointed Grant Burgham as the new Event Director for Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI). With 17 years of experience working on major global events for organisers such as Reed Exhibitions, the Dubai World Trade Centre and Centaur exhibitions, Grant joins Clarion with a wealth of experience from the high-tech British engineering sector, IT & communications and the international maritime industry.Grant's skilled leade...

International Procurement Services (IPS) will be exhibiting the full range of Research Electronics International (REIUSA) government-level electronic countermeasures equipment at the forthcoming ‘Closed’ Home Office event, Security & Policing 2018. Security & Policing will take place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, UK from the 6th to the 8th March 2018. Information security solutions On Stand D19, International Procurement Serv...

IFSEC Global has announced that Microsoft CSO Mike Howard, security consultant Don Randall MBE and Baroness Neville-Jones, chair of the British Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), star on a 30-strong judging panel for its ‘Top influencers in Security and Fire 2018.’ Lead judge Grant Lecky, co-founder of the Security Partners Forum, drew on his extensive contacts network to appoint a diverse line-up of judges. He said: “Many of these judges were appointed based on strong recomm...

Following the success of the first Hereford Defence and Security Expo in 2017, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, one of the UK’s Top 100 law firms, is organising a second major defence and security expo, the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) 2018, which will be held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 31st May 2018. The event, which will be of interest to those involved in private and public safety and security, crime prevention and those serving in the police forces as we...

Leading security figures from across the globe, including representatives from the United Nations, Europol, NATO, European Commission and the National Police Chiefs Council, will travel to London this March to discuss counter terrorism strategy, operations and best practice at the annual World Counter Terror Congress. The two-day conference, taking place from 6-7 March at Olympia, London, will see speakers and delegates debate the terror threats facing nations today and discuss future policy fo...

Surveillance manufacturer IDIS has unveiled its Covert Modular Cameras (DC-V3213XJ) at this year’s Intersec, at the Dubai World Trade Center. Available in options featuring a 4.3mm or 2.5mm fixed lens, the new covert cameras offer easy installation with new and existing DirectIP® network video recorders (NVRs) so that customers can simply add the cameras to their current systems, effectively protecting their existing investment. Adaptability in new features The new covert cameras al...

At Intersec, IDIS featured its award-winning flagship DirectIP technology platform, enhancements to popular stalwarts (including the DirectCX analogue offering and highly lauded IDIS Solution Suite modular video management software), and debut new technology, including new efforts in the area of deep learning, poised to redefine video surveillance as we know it for years to come. Specifically, IDIS highlighted the following innovations and latest technologies at Intersec 2018: A powerful ran...

In 2016, US safety and security drone sales totalled $90 million. This includes products and services that are utilised by both commercial and consumer end users, but excludes any military drone use. Safety and security sales are just one segment of the larger drone market, accounting for roughly 20% of the total commercial drone market in 2016.  Despite the initial hesitance among end users to adopt safety and security drones, sales for these products and services are expected to see stel...

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...

eneo’s new IER series network video recorders have an embedded Linux operating system. They comprise 4, 8 and 16 channel models of up to 5MP resolution, and 16 and 32 channel models of up to 8MP resolution. WARP-supported security integration “The IER recorders are designed to allow integrators to simply and easily fit their own hard drives to suit system requirements,” explains Jussi Simonen, Business Development Manager for eneo. “With one, two or four SATA HDD bays a...

Johnson Controls introduces the Illustra Flex 3MP Compact Mini-Dome, a hard-working, outdoor quality day/night camera that can produce HD-quality images in low light conditions, and is small enough to fit seamlessly into discrete settings, whether it’s a retail store, bank, or healthcare facility. Illustra Flex 3MP Compact Mini-Dome Like other Illustra Flex cameras, the 3MP Compact Mini-Dome goes beyond H.264 and H.265 for bandwidth management via its powerful Illustra® IntelliZip co...

The Linx International Group, an international organisation providing security, risk management and training services, will showcase its latest professional classroom and online training courses, on Booth 4082 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas, Texas. ASIS PSP credentials and qualifications The ASIS Education partner offers the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)® credential and Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) designation, as well as industry recognised qualifications for technolog...

The CMD3-AHD camera is built to blend into corners to ensure maximum area coverage UK-based CCTV manufacturer ITS Products Limited announced an addition to their range of anti-ligature high-security cameras. CMD3-AHD analogue high definition camera The new model, the CMD3-AHD, is the company’s first camera to feature analogue high definition and joins the existing IP and analogue models to complete a comprehensive offering. The three cameras are aimed at end-users in e...

The Security Institute Annual Conference is now in its 9th year Esoteric Ltd, a leading counterespionage and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (bug sweeping) company, has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at the Security Institute's annual conference and exhibition which takes place at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch, London on Thursday 22nd September. Expert insight on threat landscape Now in its 9th year, the annual conference boasts an impressive list of speakers with...

AvonAir is interoperable, cost effective, and able to protect users from CBRN threat environment The last decade has demonstrated that the nature of threats to international security has changed significantly. Challenges such as terrorism, cyber-attacks and nuclear proliferation have created an entirely new security environment. Avon Protection deliver’s customised end-to-end security solutions and respiratory protection products, all underpinned by expert analysis, inn...