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MorphoTrak tattoo recognition algorithm NIST Tatt-C evaluation

MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm helps make the transition from keyword to automated search MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm placed first in the Tattoo Recognition Technology - Challenge (Tatt-C) evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Trial examination Each trial examined a critical aspect of performance for an automated tattoo recogniti...

MorphoTrak face recognition and identification vendor training

Dr. Nicole Spaun, Principal Facial Biometric Expert for MorphoTrak, will lead the training in face comparison MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will offer vendor-independent training* in face comparison, filling an acknowledged gap in the field of computer-aided face recognition and facial identification. Automated face recognition systems are common in both law enforcement and civil applications, yet facial matching software can only...

OffSite Vision with Mark Chait to expand security solution offerings in government sector

OSVH’s main focus is to continue delivering unique security monitoring solutions to the government OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company is continuing to expand its presence in the government sector by partnering with - Mark Chait, President of Sabre Security Solutions LLC. This partnership will allow OSVH to expand its sales efforts with the federal government. Sabre Security S...

Security and life safety systems provider, Stanley launches new website

The updated website is a part of STANLEY’s commitment to improving security and safety of people and their daily environment STANLEY Security GB recently launched its updated and expanded website, STANLEYSecurity.co.uk, as part of its continued commitment to improving the security and safety of people and their daily environment. The website facilitates and significantly improves access to information, products and services addressing the needs of customers in the securi...

Smart City Landscape 2015: IXG’s international summit on smart and sustainable cities

The summit will offer platform for industry stakeholders to Discuss-Debate-Deliberate the critical issues in Smart City Development In tandem with the ambitious project of 100 Smart Cities of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India starting to take shape, Information Exchange Group is delighted to announce summit on Smart City Landscape 2015 offering the most prominent platform for industry stakeholders to Discuss-Debate-Deliberate the critical issues in Smart City Development i...

iOmniscient, Ajilon partner to develop solutions for safer and smarter communities

With recently signed MoU, iOmniscient and Ajilon exhibited together for first time at 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane iOmniscient, the leader in providing intelligent analytics solutions, is proud to announce our partnership with Ajilon, a leading Australian IT consultancy firm. iOmniscient's smart solutions are offered hand-in-hand with Ajilon's excellence in deployment of such solutions to ensure successful implementation of Smart Video, Sound and Smell Analytics...

Digital Barriers launches Cloud Video Platform (CVP)

Digital Barriers recently announces the launch of its market-leading Cloud Video Platform (CVP) following successful beta trials with key partners. From launch, CVP provides automatic video alert verification, camera tampering alerts and face detection, all from a cloud service, enabling organisations of all sizes, both commercial and public, to analyse their video more effectively and to retrieve it where it is needed most. The volume of video being captured and stored by organisations is on t...

TeleEye products win ‘Best Crime Preventive Products’ award

The TeleEye RX538 was awarded for providing safety of public and transit vehicles security and fleet management TeleEye Holdings Ltd, a pioneer and innovator of video surveillance is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year; the Hong Kong Security Association (HKSA) has recognised TeleEye’s products as one of the “Best Crime Preventive Products” in 2015. The award winning product TeleEye RX538 is a professional mobile DVR designed for the sa...

Genetec Security Center 5.3 SR1 for IFSEC 2015

The latest version of Security Center supports import and archiving of video content recorded from body wearable cameras Genetec™, a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions recently announced that the latest version of Security Center (5.3 SR1), the company's unified security platform, now supports the import and archiving of video content recorded from a variety of body wearable cameras, including B-CAM, GoPro, Vievu and Zepcam. Law enforcement, pub...

Automatic Systems pedestrian and vehicle products at IFSEC 2015

The latest innovations ParkPlus 244 parking barrier and SlimLane EP speed gate will be showcased at the event Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, will be exhibiting at the upcoming IFSEC 2015 show to be held at Excel London on June 16-18, 2015. Attracting more than 24,000 visitors, IFSEC is the leading international event dedicated to security and the safety industry. At IFSEC 2015, Automatic Systems will be showcasing its latest p...

Axis, UITP conduct public transport survey

Patrik Anderson from Axis comments on the increasing awareness of video analytics An international survey* among public transport organisations reveals that operators worldwide are continuing to invest in leading edge security technology, with the majority interested in adopting more widespread use of real-time surveillance and advanced video analytics to better protect their passengers, equipment and installations. The survey was conducted by UITP, the International Asso...

Critical Communications World 2015: NICE's digital evidence solutions for public safety to be presented

NICE will demonstrate how multimedia & analytics software can improve efficiency & compliance, & manage digital evidence effectively NICE Systems will present its latest solutions for effectively managing digital evidence in the public safety sector at the 17th annual Critical Communications World Congress. At the event, taking place May 19-21 in Barcelona, Spain, NICE will demonstrate how multimedia and analytics software can improve efficiency and compliance, red...

Saudi Safety & Security 2015 exhibition brings together 3,000 industry experts

This year event will have a new workshop-led format where selected critical topics will be discussed The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition takes place annually and attracts a broad cross section of the industry to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the industrial hub for the Middle East region. Launched in 2011, SSS Arabia has combined an international exhibition and strategic workshops to serve these extremely important industries – safety, securi...

Chubb Fire & Security wins International Safety Award from the British Safety Council

The award is in recognition of Chubb’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2014 Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. International Safety Awards Now in their...

INTERPOL World 2015 concludes with stronger collective resolution for developing safer cities

Interpol World 2015 showcased the latest developments and technologies from 258 companies globally The inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 saw 7,807 government leaders, together with representatives of international organisations and researchers converge to discuss strategies to develop safer and more secure cities. A global platform to develop security solutions for the rapidly urbanising world, INTERPOL World concluded yesterday with potential and new partnerships forged and a...

Agent Vi’s savVi version 5.2 released

Agent Vi’s savVi version 5.2 has been released with various feature additions and enhancements. In light of the growing use of panoramic cameras in surveillance systems, the new version of savVi introduces initial support for panoramic cameras. Providing a 360? field of view, panoramic cameras offer wide area coverage in a single view, and savVi can now be employed with panoramic cameras for a variety of security or business intelligence applications: to detect people in restricted zones,...

AirLive AirMax 5X to fulfil the bandwidth demands of outdoor video surveillance

Video Surveillance has grown increasingly popular around the word. Video surveillance has extended from office environments to production environments, from indoor to outdoor, and from local to remote. Due to those changes, video surveillance network has to adapt to multiple access scenarios and even to harsh environments. With the development of technology and the industry trend, WLAN can provide wireless video surveillance access to commercial buildings and office environments and can use to...

AirLive releases 720IR APPCAM day/night camera series for elderly care

Everyone can agree that families are the most important possession one has. And when one takes on the care of the elderly loved ones it can take a lot of time and energy. Now with the APPCAM family of video cameras from AirLive, the user can have the peace of mind that the elderly family members are safe and secure. With easy remote live viewing, the AirLive APPCAM helps families keep an eye on their loved ones while they are at home, with a nurse or maid, or a nursing home. AirLive APPCAM is an...

Penton announces International Wireless Communications Expo 2015 keynote speakers

Penton’s IWCE keynote speakers includes Roger Cressey and Dr. Reginald Brothers Penton’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced Roger Cressey, a counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and former presidential advisor, will give the Opening Keynote Address for its 2015 show. Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will give the Morning Keyno...

Skyguard to exhibit and host at Lone Worker Safety Conference 2014

Skyguard will be showcasing their range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at the event Skyguard will be showcasing their exclusive range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Conference, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 25th November. Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s product range on their stand, including the recently launched iPhone app, which converts t...

Axis Communications introduces Q600-E network camera for city surveillance with 360 degree overview

AXIS Q6000-E Network Camera is an innovative network camera offering a 360° overview provided by four 2 megapixel camera heads, and when integrated with AXIS Q60-E it simultaneously offers high detail optical zoom on areas of interest, with just one click.  Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces AXIS Q6000-E, an outdoor-ready 360° network camera that integrates seamlessly with the AXIS Q60-E Series of PTZ dome network cameras, providing a unique surveilla...

Intersec 2015 to witness maximum participation from international safety and security companies

The growing international focus the Dubai Expo 2020 has brought to the Middle East will be highlighted at Intersec 2015 The upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 has sparked fresh impetus in the Gulf security market, as authorities look to secure critical infrastructure and protect the millions of expected visitors to the showpiece event. The Middle East region’s first ever Expo is expected to attract more than 25 million people from around the world, while a price tag of at least U...

SALTO Systems to exhibit hospital access control solutions at Healthcare Estates Show 2014

Visitors can find out more about latest range of contactless locks, electronic cylinders, locker locks at the SALTO stand World leaders in advanced wire free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions, SALTO Systems, is all set to exhibit at the Healthcare Estates Show, the UK's premier event for hospital and healthcare professionals from Tuesday 7th to Wednesday 8th October. The access control choice for many hospitals worldwide, SALTO provides healthcare professiona...

IB Consultancy announces nominees of its Second Edition of the NCT CBRNe Awards 2014

This year’s applicants have been judged by a distinguished jury panel from a range of disciplines from the CBRNe community In cooperation with CBNW magazine, IB Consultancy is proud to announce the nominees of the Second Edition of the NCT CBRNe Awards. The Awards are a unique opportunity to reward companies and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the CBRNe end-user Community by offering great solutions, excellent products and meaningful innovatio...

Hikvision USA video surveillance ensures success of “Fun Safe Philly Summer” initiative in Philadelphia

The video surveillance systems have been hugely successful in keepingthe centres safe Hikvision USA, a leading North American provider of multiple award-winning video surveillance products, teamed up with the City of Philadelphia to ensure success of their “Fun Safe Philly Summer” initiative. The program connects youth and their families to free and low-cost summer activities, including many events at the recreation centres spread throughout the city. With the safe...

BSIA publishes new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties

The guide provides an overview of the security measures which are necessary for heritage sites The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties (Form 188) designed to provide owners, managers and guardians of all kinds of heritage and property with an overview of the common considerations of risk assessments and security measures to be taken in to account on heritage sites. What is the aim of the Heritage Securi...

ACTi offers E918, E920 and E922 mini dome cameras for mobile vehicle applications

With increasing demands for mobile vehicle applications in the market, ACTi offers the latest Mini Dome cameras to satisfy security needs. E918, E920 and E922 come with high resolution image quality - 3/5/10 Megapixel respectively - to monitor drivers, passengers, cargos and surrounding environments. Clear image and recorded audio can be a key evidence against insurance claims or false accusations. These cameras are compliant with EN50155 standard, which means that they are tested to withstand...

2014 NCT CBRNe Europe's list of attendees grows

NCT CBRNe Europe 2014 conference will provide in-depth knowledge on interoperability of CBRN Special Forces in Europe With only weeks to go before the worldwide #1 CBRN Defence Event Series is coming to Germany, the list of attendees gets longer. A first glimpse at the agenda will show you that during inside and outside demonstrations delegates will have an outstanding opportunity to get first hand insights into state of the art reconnaissance and decontamination vehicles oper...

Secure Cities 2014 to provide platform for brainstorming on the latest city security issues

SWI’s Secure Cities provides platform for brainstorming on latest issues of city security as part of internal and national security of India Security Watch India’s flagship event ‘Secure Cities’ would hold this year’s program on 10th and 11th of September, 2014 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi. Over the last few years, SWI’s ‘Secure Cities’ event has strived to provide the ideal platform for bringing in academia, industry and the...

Future Cities Asia 2014 to focus on urban infrastructure transformation

Future Cities Asia will bring together over 200 senior level executives Future Cities Asia, Asia's premier smart cities event will examine how harnessing technology can transform urban infrastructure. It is an initiative that will explore topics such as Smart Governance and Funding, Smart Energy, Smart Buildings, Smart Mobility, Smart Technology, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Healthcare, Smart Citizen and Smart Resilience for future cities. Future Cities Asia is taking place on...

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