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MOBOTIX's Cyber Protection Guide outlines cybersecurity best practices for video infrastructure

MOBOTIX, a provider of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security systems, recently introduced the Cyber Protection Guide, a guideline now available for download that outlines how to configure MOBOTIX systems for maximum cyber security. MOBOTIX released the Cyber Protection Guide to support their customers in light of the constantly increasing number of cyberattacks carried out against hardware and software via the internet. Integrated configurations for cybersecurity In order...

Meesons to exhibit smart access control systems at SCTX 2018

Visitors are encouraged to visit Meesons on Stand H40 to discover more about the company’s full range of security portals, speed gates, turnstiles and SMACS (Smart Access Control System) multi-flow solutions. SCTX is the UK’s leading national security event and enables companies to showcase latest developments in this demanding market sector. Meesons will be demonstrating a range innovative anti-tailgating Security Portals and Speed Gates on stand H40. Visitors to the Meesons stand...

BGN Technologies’ Light Invariant Video Imaging technology enhances facial recognition security

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed Light Invariant Video Imaging (LIVI) software technology that will significantly improve picture clarity in sub-optimal lighting and enhance object recognition. The new software will enhance many smart camera applications, including facial recognition for security and augmented reality. LIVI increases camera functionality eliminating the effects of background or dynamic lighting conditions, thereby delivering shadow-free images...

PSA announces addition of Treeno Software to the PSA Business Solutions Program

PSA announced the addition of Treeno Software to the PSA Business Solutions Program. Treeno Software develops, sells and supports Electronic Document Management Software (EDM) solutions with a focus on enterprise class document management features affordable even for small business. Founded in 2002, Treeno Software offers effective, cost-reducing, industry-leading EDM solutions. All development and support is serviced from the corporate headquarters. Treeno is a highly reputable and trusted sof...

Dahua industrial camera Eye in the Sky Robot honoured at iF Design Award 2018

Dahua Technology, a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, is being honoured, once again, as the recipient of iF Design Award, this time for its industrial camera – ‘Eye in the Sky Robot’. iF DESIGN AWARD is among the most prestigious and largest design competitions in the world. Since 1953, designers, manufacturers and users have looked to iF as a sign of good design. With 6,402 entries from 54 countries, iF DESIGN AWARD has seen a record number of submi...

Vanderbilt’s new release of ACTEnterprise features system lockdown, 24-volt support and much more

ACTEnterprise is well known as a pioneer in the small-to-medium end access control systems. Its wide success in Ireland and the UK has been based on offering the best possible price for performance access control products. In fact, up to 100 doors the access control software is totally free. The system is not only widely used in small-to-medium systems but also in large systems supporting thousands of readers and more than 50,000 card holders. This latest release focuses on language support as...

Vicon turret cameras for retail and hospitality applications are now shipping

Vicon Industries, designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that its new 2MP and 4MP turret cameras, ideal for retail and hospitality applications, are now shipping. The V930D and V9500D Series are turret, or “eyeball,” cameras featuring H.264/H.265 compression, wide-dynamic-range, IR LEDs and low-light capabilities. They can be surface, wall or ceiling mounted, is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and offer ext...

Honeywell's Xtralis intrusion detection solution integrates with Axis Camera Application Platform

Honeywell, a provider of software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, has announced that its Xtralis VCA suite of security software is available for licensing by third parties. Now, both Xtralis LoiterTrace video detection software and Xtralis IntrusionTrace video detection software will be made available to third parties looking to improve the analytics capabilities of their security offerings.  Xtralis IntrusionTrace, a high-performance intrusion detection software soluti...

Milestone's System Builder Program endorses XProtect VMS to support surveillance deployments

Milestone Systems, specialising in networked video management software (VMS), has announced a new global program for hardware partners in the Milestone community. This unique open program enables hardware manufacturers to ship their servers, clients and storage solutions powered by Milestone XProtect software. The Milestone Channel Partners and customers will benefit from tested and validated hardware configurations from leading hardware manufacturers. With XProtect Essential+ preloaded on the...

QNAP License Store simplifies NAS application lisence management

QNAP Systems announced the launch of its newly-revamped QNAP License Store. The new License Store has been designed to provide QNAP users with a convenient licence purchase experience. Purchasing QNAP NAS application licensees has been greatly simplified, and customers have various online payment methods to pay for their orders. Using QNAP ID (QID) accounts further streamlines the licence purchase procedure and provides the benefits of managing all of the NAS application licences through the QN...

OPTEX REDSCAN laser sensors integrate with Genetec RSA Surveillance module to protect critical infrastructure

Innovative laser scanning technology from OPTEX, can now be integrated with the Genetec Restricted Security Area (RSA) Surveillance module, to deliver a new era in security and detection in outdoor and indoor environments for airports and other critical infrastructure sites. Via the RSA Surveillance module, OPTEX’s award-winning REDSCAN laser sensors can now send real-time events and alarm data to the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center, alerting control room operators to a...

Honeywell launches Command and Control Suite Release 200 smart building solution for enhanced security

Honeywell has announced the release of its smart building technology, Command and Control Suite Release 200 (CCS R200), which connects building personnel with data analytics to help drive operational improvements and efficiencies. CCS R200 builds on the original Command and Control Suite by offering more user interfaces to bring building performance data to key personnel, when and where they need it—from building operators and managers to security incident response teams—helping to...

Acuant partners with iDentyTech to enhance identity authentication solutions

Acuant, a global provider of identity verification solutions, announced a partnership with iDentyTech solutions, a provider of intuitive identity management hardware and software platforms. Under the agreement, Acuant will be the provider of document validation for the iDentyTech IDT platform. “Acuant’s partnership with iDentyTech allows our customers to use kiosks such as IDT Virtual Guard Tower for capturing identity documents and validating visitors on-site,” said Ephram Ye...

Scram Software launches ScramFS for cloud data security

Scram Software, an award-winning cyber-security software development company, has announced that ScramFS – an internationally peer-reviewed encryption system for safeguarding cloud data – is now available to UK SMEs, government and not-for-profit organisations, enabling fast and easy encryption of sensitive data to reduce breaches and assist GDPR compliance.  “Unfortunately, the world is experiencing an epidemic of data breaches. As both a business owner and a citizen I b...

TDSi's Daniel Clark declared star performer in Dale Carnegie Sales Training course

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced that Internal Account Manager, Daniel Clark has graduated the Dale Carnegie Sales Training course and was awarded star performer. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “We are proud of Daniel’s achievement, which is a credit to him and his hard work. As a business, we encourage and support our staff in professional and personal development to ensure we offer the very best service and expertise.”  Reflec...

Honeywell introduces Performance Series Multi-Format Hybrid cameras and recorders for enhanced security

Honeywell has announced an array of Performance Series Multi-Format Hybrid recorders and Performance Series Multi-Format HQA (high-quality analogue) cameras. Through an expansion of the current product line, these new multi-format products offer a flexible upgrade and expansion path for SMB video security installations, such as retail, restaurants and small commercial offices. These updates to the Performance Series portfolio can be used to help lower installation costs and provide customers wi...

HID’s IdenTrust certificates facilitate identity authentication and risk management

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that the power-rankings for web technologies of the year, based on independent research conducted by the technology survey company W3Techs, have identified IdenTrust as the fastest-growing digital certification authority in the world. IdenTrust has issued more than 33% of all SSL certificates worldwide and protects 15.2% of all websites in existence. IdenTrust digital certificates provide critical security services to secure th...

VIVOTEK launches H.265 flagship cameras for cyber security protection and superior night vision

VIVOTEK, the global leading IP surveillance provider, reveals five new flagship H.265/HEVC cameras to add to its H.265 product line. The release includes three 2-megapixel fixed dome cameras, FD9165-HT, FD9365-HTV and FD9365-EHTV and two 2-megapixel bullet cameras, IB9365-EHT and IB9365-HT (all available by the end of March*). The series of cameras are embedded Trend Micro’s anti-intrusion software, empowering them to automatically detect and prevent credential-based attack as well as bloc...

LifeSafety Power latest security power solutions at ISC West 2018

LifeSafety Power, the industry creator of intelligent networking solutions that assess the security infrastructure’s power status in real time, will feature its innovative product category at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, April 11 through 13 at booth 5097. Two featured products will include ProWire Unified Power Systems and FlexPower Multi-Site Manager (MSM) Enterprise. LSP’s ProWire standardises solutions across the enterprise and provides substantial installation efficiencies ProWi...

Appthority MTP integrates with Google for mobile threat defense solution and managed Google Play

Appthority, the global provder of enterprise mobile threat protection, announced the product of close collaboration with Google to offer seamless integration of its mobile threat defense solution and managed Google Play. The new integrated solution enables enterprises to use Appthority Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) to easily ensure compliance with security, privacy and regulatory policies for apps deployed through managed Google Play on Android. Enterprises can now set policy and enable Apptho...

BREAKING: Motorola to acquire Avigilon in billion dollar deal

Motorola Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance provider Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon’s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion ...

Vanderbilt emphasises importance of SaaS for start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises

It is important to remember; it is not the business of a start-up or a small-to-medium enterprise to be running their security system. That’s the business of an external security company. So, what the cloud has achieved, is that security is now a managed service for customers. So, if a business is selling cupcakes, that can be their priority. This can lead to significant cost savings with the eradication of expenses like installing, maintaining and upgrading on-premises IT infrastructure,...

SALTO Systems and Phunware collaborate to deliver residential access control solutions

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has partnered with Phunware, an enterprise mobile software company, to deliver integrated mobile access control platforms that offer easy-to-use applications for both multi-family residential property managers and residents. SALTO Systems is a global manufacturer in battery-operated RFID locking systems supplying its solutions to a variety of industry verticals including multi-family residential, healthcare, education, transp...

Dahua announces security equipment recovered by Vietnamese police illegally sold by smuggler dens

In November of 2017, the Vietnamese police seized a number of smuggler dens that had illegally sold Dahua security equipment while they were conducting "smuggling and counterfeiting" remediation operations. The smugglers allegedly conducted illegal smuggling and counterfeiting of popular brand products. After being informed of the incident, Dahua cooperated actively with the investigation of Vietnamese police, providing supports to technically identify the goods. Dahua equipment tampered Furt...

HID Global supports electronic prescriptions at FDA Hearing to address opioid abuse crisis

HID Global, a worldwide provider in trusted identity solutions, shared its expertise in electronic prescriptions at this week’s opioid policy hearing that was conducted by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). HID is urging policymakers to address the opioid abuse crisis in the United States by linking electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS) with prescription drug monitoring program databases. Electronic prescriptions of painkillers (opioids), such as oxycodone, morph...

NAPCO Continental Access announces release of next generation Access Control Appliance

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to announce the debut of the next generation Access Control Appliance (model #CA-ASA), based on the popular demand and success of the previous Application Integration Appliance (#CA-AIA). With this super-quick, convenient installation, there's no software to license or install on any client or server; all that’s required is a typical web browser.  Now featuring a reliable 256GB Solid State Drive – 2...

ShotSpotter and Verizon collaborate to enhance gunshot detection through city street lights

ShotSpotter announced an agreement with Verizon to bring the ShotSpotter solution to cities by leveraging Verizon's Light Sensory Network, an IoT platform deployed on street lights. Verizon’s Light Sensory Network is part of Verizon’s Smart Communities technology, which offers a range of services to cities including lighting control, traffic analytics, parking optimisation, public safety support and now gunshot detection. By utilising a city's lighting infrastructure, it will now be...

Razberi introduces new Channel Partner Program to enhance video surveillance and cybersecurity

Razberi Technologies, the intelligent surveillance platform company, has launched a new Channel Partner Program to offer resellers greater potential for increased revenues and profitability. Authorised Partners will have access to a range of incentives, discounts, tools, and programs designed to help them market and sell the award-winning Razberi ServerSwitchIQ video surveillance platform with built-in CameraDefense cybersecurity protections. “The demand for video surveillance and cyberse...

OnSSI collaborates with Vaxtor for enhanced ANPR

OnSSI is pleased to announce a new integration partnership with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) software company Vaxtor Corporation. The integration enables Vaxtor’s advanced ANPR analytics to be deployed across OnSSI’s industry-leading Ocularis VMS platform. With these integrated analytics Ocularis can recognise, capture and archive data on licence plates, railway vehicles, USDOT numbers, shipping containers and more. “Partnering with Vaxtor allows Ocularis to...

Exabeam Data Lake facilitates access to critical logs for accurate threat detection and response

Exabeam, a developer of security intelligence solutions, has announced Exabeam Data Lake, a security data lake that enables organisations to easily store and access critical log data in the enterprise. With the growing abundance of data in the enterprise that comes from network devices, endpoint computers, servers and security products, security analysts need an easy way to store and extract insights from that data. Security data lakes enable analysts to access logs from relevant systems to det...

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