Surveillance & Security News for April 2015

Beyond the need to install new systems, often overlooked is how schools are going to pay for security upgrades Limited financial resources are a common pain point for K-12 schools looking to implement cutting-edge security technology. But security needs persist despite scarce resources. All school administrators want to do everything in their power to secure their facilities against threats. More schools are recognizing the benefits and, in some cases, requirement of upgradin...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its ML10 biometric fingerprint door lock. This Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology is easy to program and install, as no wiring is required. It’s a plug ‘n play replacement to your old “lock & key” door knob. Registering users with their fingerprints is also quick and easy. Each ML10 door lock can store and recognize up to 40 users. Nex...

MorphoWave biometric access solution captures and matches four fingerprints with a single wave of the hand MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho took the top honor at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. MorphoWave is the market's first biometric access solution featuring high-speed touchless fingerprint matching. MorphoWave captures and matches four fingerp...

The new partnership allows SDI to sell BluBØX’s suite of products and services to clients throughout the U.S SDI, a mission-critical systems integrator delivering intelligent IT solutions to ensure client safety, security and revenue generation, and BluBØX, a manufacturer of Security 4.0 physical security hardware and software, announce its partnership to introduce the next generation of security technology to the US market. This new partnership allows SDI...

Phybridge is an unfamiliar name in the physical security market. That’s because the Canadian company first made its mark in the telecommunications market, serving customers transitioning from analog to digital telephone systems using “voice-over-IP.” The telecommunications transition came six to 10 years before a similar transition happening now in the physical security market, and the infrastructure solutions that succeeded in the former market are also applicable to the...

The new location is fully staffed with a team of technicians & a large warehouse for gaming projects Demonstrating its commitment to customers in the Pacific Northwest, North American Video (NAV) has opened a new office in Everett, Washington, which is centrally located within the state’s primary gaming area.  “While NAV has operated a small office in Arlington, Washington, for a number of years, we decided that in order to provide the highest quality ser...

The VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detectors combine VESDA reliability and early warning smoke detection Two Xtralis solutions recently received prestigious awards at ISC West, largest security industry trade show in the USA. VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD) won the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) Best in Fire & Life Safety Award, and the HeiTel 4G Body-Worn Nano streaming video transmitter received an Honourable Mention. Both s...

FST will develop and produce SIGAH Mobile and SIGAH Fixed – both based on FST's In Motion Identification technology FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced a strategic partnership with Groupo Haganá, Brazil’s foremost provider of residential and facility security systems and personnel. As a key component of the partnership, FST will develop and produce SIGAH Mobile and SIGAH Fixed – both based on FST'...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, expands its access control offering with the launch of AXIS A8004-VE Network Video Door Station for identification, communication and remote entry control. The door station comes with a high-performing intercom function that provides clear and echo-free two-way speech with visitors and an integrated HDTV camera with wide dynamic range (WDR) and excellent low-light performance. The weather- and vandal-proof unit offers reliable...

Octavian will provide 10 certificated eLearning courses, offering winners chance to gain official certification Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has unveiled a competition to coincide with the launch of the newly accredited Octavian Training Academy, based at its headquarters in Nottingham. Coinciding with World Health & Safety Day on April 28th, Octavian will be giving away 10 certificated eLearning courses, which will offer winners the chance to...

The Innovation Trail will allow visitors to navigate all the newest products and services from across the security industry Innovation is the key theme at this year’s IFSEC International, taking place from 16-18 June at ExCeL London. The annual security gathering will host the Benchmark Innovation Awards along with the launch of the new Innovation Arena. In addition to this, the Innovation Trail returns for its second year. Innovation Trail - Latest Products and Ser...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, strengthens its offering for small systems with the launch of AXIS Surveillance microSDXC Card 64GB, a memory card optimized for surveillance applications, and AXIS Camera Companion 3, a major upgrade of the multiple award-winning surveillance solution for small systems. “The success of AXIS Camera Companion in small business is a testament to the demand for IP video in this market, as well as the need for simplicity,” said Fre...

The project will add more than 200 Avigilon HD cameras to the facility including its software Avigilon Corporation(“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, announced that the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ, has deployed the Avigilon end-to-end surveillance solution to monitor its campus and increase public safety. Home to the NFL Pro Bowl on January 25, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX on Februa...

Avigilon’s Access Control Manager and HD surveillance solution helped maintain and improve safety at each school in the district Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the Liberty Public School district has deployed its end-to-end Avigilon security solution, including access control and high-definition (HD) video surveillance, to improve school safety, accelerate incident response time...

AGP developed a total-surveillance system for the Algona facility with high quality component Ag Processing: Agricultural Cooperative At The Forefront Of The Global Economy Ag Processing Inc. a cooperative (AGP) has more experiences than almost any other company in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since 1983, AGP has expanded not only its experience, but also the extent of its vast network which now inc...

Libraries & bookstores are places that need continuous monitoring. There are often cases of book-theft, thefts by pickpockets, burglary to steal equipment of library (bookstore) and so on. It is important to ensure an adequate level of security readers and library (bookstore) staff. This can be achieved by the installation of few standard dome or bullet cameras at critical points, but it's an expensive solution and might not have the best monitoring range. In addition to the cost of multiple...

Opening session witnessed range of impressive speakers who debated on threats from terrorist groups Mark Rowley, Head of Specialist Operations and Assistant Commissioner Metropolitan Police, delivered the opening address at the World Counter Terror Congress on the first day of Counter Terror Expo which runs from 21- 22 April at Olympia in London. According to Mr. Rowley, the security level that was raised to "Severe" in autumn 2014, will likely stay for some time. Nearly...

150 pairs of converters were installed in campus as a part of the 2nd phase of OTS product installation Princess Nora Bint AbdulRahman University in Riyadh recently enhanced its billion dollar surveillance system by adding 150 pairs of OT Systems' ET1111 media converters to its state-of-the-art access control system spanning the entire campus. This is the University's second phase of OTS product installations. It first installed OTS solutions nearly four years ago as part...

At VIVOTEK’s pavilion, visitors will be provided with a vision of its surveillance benefits VIVOTEK, a total surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce its participation in Secutech 2015. Secutech 2015 - the 18th International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire, and Safety, is to be held in the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall from the 28th to the 30th of April, 2015. In harmony with VIVOTEK’s conti...

RISCO Group has launched HandyApp, an app for Apple and Android devices that brings together everything an installer may need and available at their fingertips! Support Professional Security Installers The first smartphone application to provide all sales and installation activities to support professional security installers, RISCO HandyApp provides comprehensive on-demand access to RISCO sales, and aftercare services. Available free-of-charge, HandyApp supports instant access to installatio...

The company will also preview uTrust Message, a new mobile message security and privacy solution at the conference Identiv Inc. is attending RSA Conference for the first time to showcase its Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions and to preview uTrust Message, a new mobile message security and privacy solution using the Identiv Trust Service. "Everything is connecting and there is an urgent requirement to ensure this can be done safely and privately. We have chosen the p...

Zwipe access card named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management During last week's ISC West tradeshow in Las Vegas, the Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, was named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) ceremony. The biomet...

As we unpack our bags – literally and figuratively - from the recent ISC West in Las Vegas, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the busy show. Specifically, it’s a good time to consider how the exhibition could be improved to be more valuable for attendees and/or exhibitors. We asked our panelists for their opinions, and we’re also interested in any other post-show commentary – please share in the comments section.

Another opportunity comes with the increased use of video surveillance not only for security, but also as a tool for research and analysis End users in the video surveillance market are looking for higher quality images and to retain those images for longer periods. Also, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning to networked video surveillance in larger numbers. And video is now finding many uses outside the security market, including business intelligence and cu...

Secutech India 2015 assembled government officials and commercial firms to exchange market knowledge The fourth edition of Secutech India closed successfully from 12 – 14 March 2015 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Bringing together 123 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, the fair spanned over 10,000 sqm of exhibition space and attracted 15,354 industry professionals and buyers from 12 countries throughout the three-day event. Jointly organized by Messe F...

ASSA ABLOY will feature Aperio wireless locking technology run on the new high speed V3 platform ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be showcasing integrated security and access control technology from its leading brands at IFSEC 2015. Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY will exhibit its unrivalled breadth of product choice on stand D1700 in Hall S17 at Excel, London, from 16-18 June. AS...

CTX has also become recognized as a forum for examining current terrorist threats & mitigation The seventh edition of Counter Terror Expo (CTX) will see over 300 exhibitors ranging from international companies to SMEs presenting their latest technologies and equipment for the law enforcement and security sectors. Visitors from over 100 countries are expected to attend the event which is being staged at Olympia, London from 21-22 April 2015.  In addition to s...

EtherWAN Systems, Inc. has launched the ED3501 and ED3541 Ethernet Extenders. Both models provide excellent Ethernet Extension performance via single RJ11 cable or a pair of copper wires; the data transfer rate is able to reach 100Mbps at 300-meter point-to-point distance, and the maximum distance is up to 2600 meters with 1Mbps data rate. Offers Point-To-Point Data Transmissions EtherWAN’s new Ethernet Extenders are used in a pair, offering point-to-point data transmissions with longer...

In the UK there are currently hundreds of lone workers working in explosive environments. As well as being surrounded by potential hazards such as gas/fume leaks, explosions, electrical hazards, and trip and slip hazards, these personnel are often working at unsocial hours. Protection for lone workers working within such environments is of paramount importance, but is often overlooked. Legislation does not prohibit lone working in a general sense, but companies and organizations must conduct a...

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 organizations and researchers converge to discuss strategies to develop safer and more secure cities. A global platform to develop security solutions for the rapidly urbanizing world, INTERPOL World concluded yesterday with potential and new partnerships forged and a...