Surveillance & Security News for April 2015

3VR has expanded sales channel with four new manufacturer’s representative firms 3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced that the company has enhanced its lineup of video surveillance appliances with a new network video recorder (NVR) for ATMs and has expanded its sales channel through agreements with four manufacturers’ representative firms.  “3VR is maintaining its momentum from 2014 by continuing to design products for high-growth mar...

Gaul will be responsible for supporting Vanderbilt’s security integration partners and end users in the Midwest Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, recently announced the addition of Stephen Gaul as the new Midwest Regional Sales Manager.   Supporting End-Users And Integration Partners: Gaul has more than 30 years of physical security and low voltage experience,...

HID Global has been a Mission 500 sponsor for six years and will be hosting School Kit build HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions is sponsoring two Mission 500 events at this week’s ISC West International Security Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. Mission 500 is the security industry’s initiative to serve the needs of children and communities in crisis through partnership with the World Vision Christian humanitarian organization....

The industry has to advance in terms of attracting experienced people and paying for that experience Time was, security officers patrolled with walkie-talkies, responding to dispatchers monitoring cameras in the control center. The post of security officer was a minimum wage job requiring little more than a high school diploma, if that. Educated And Experienced Security Officers A Prerequisite No more. “Today, when we read our requests for proposal (RFPs), we’re...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management announced recently that its Symmetry™ security management system has been approved as a Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM)/FIPS 201 compliant solution by the U.S. General Services Administration.  Partnering With HID Global: AMAG Technology has partnered with HID Global® to provide a complete end-to-end physical access control...

20th anniversary edition of the event will comprise of 3 exhibition halls & a spacious outdoor area Show organizers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions, has expanded the exhibition space at inter airport Europe 2015 by adding a third hall. The 20th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, held from 6 – 9 October 2015, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, Germany, for the first time will comprise of three exhib...

The interface also offers the ability to view recorded snapshots concurrently with live video Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, fortifies its web-based interface with video verification, a critical component of timely law enforcement response. Connect ONE strengthens the dealer’s value proposition by providing the ability to verify intrusion at the protected premises, delivering instant video snapsho...

Miles Ethridge has been hired for its new wireless cloud-based locking solution ‘CLAY’ Access Control solutions provider SALTO Systems has hired Miles Ethridge as Business Manager for its new wireless, cloud-based locking solution, CLAY. Prior to joining SALTO, Ethridge was Regional Sales Manager for Telemate.net LLC Software, responsible for high-level accounts in 9 states. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama.

Jeff worked for a SALTO Inspired Business Partner as the sales lead for the SALTO product line Access Control products provider SALTO Systems has promoted Jeff Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for the South Central Region. Jeff was previously the North West Regional Sales Manager, and has expanded his territory to include the South Central Region. Prior to joining SALTO, Jeff worked for a SALTO Inspired Business Partner as the sales lead for the SALTO product line before tak...

Razberi will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances Experience Three New Razberi Technologies Products at ISC West 2015 Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances and will highlight technology partner integrations at ISC West Las Vegas, th...

The company will showcase 360 x 360 degree virtual PTZ cameras and NVRs at the event IC Realtime, a global innovator of advanced video surveillance technology, will be demonstrating a comprehensive lineup of 4K video surveillance products at the ISC West 2015 show April 15 – 17 (booth #23005). The series includes a 360-degree x 360-degree Virtual PTZ camera, several 360-degree cameras (ranging from dome to wide-angle lens designs), and NVRs. Defined and approved by the...

The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the security industry, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2015 WSC Women of the Year awards. The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories. This year’s 2015 Women of the Year include...

Companies need to increase the knowledge within their business on the range of cyber-vulnerabilities At one time, embedded devices, such as access control components communicating with application software, used proprietary protocols like RS485. Use of proprietary protocols kept these devices safe from attack. However, in this article TDSi Technical Director Mike Sussman explains that the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) involves a move toward IP-based systems and open s...

Online wireless locks enable real-time online access control functionality Organizations require more than a “one-size-fits-all” approach from their access control technology. Today, integrators leverage a mix of both online wireless and offline locks to provide a more customized system for each end user. By combining online and offline locks, integrators have the ability to expand the limits of an access control system, with more doors and greater capabilities tha...

Cybersecurity has been getting much more attention lately in the physical security market. One company ready to address cybersecurity of IP video products is DVTEL. The Israeli company’s roots in IT and networking make it a logical choice to take a lead in cyber-defense of IP video systems. DVTEL’s core research and development (R&D) in Israel includes cyber-defense expertise. DVTEL’s Cyber-Defense Plan In fact, DVTEL is moving fast to implement its cyber-defense plan &nd...

Once every four days the US power grid is struck by a physical or cyber-attack, according to a new study published by USA Today, detailing analysis from federal energy records. Disabling a few critical substations across the country could result in widespread power outages, inflicting detrimental damage to millions of people and the power systems they rely on -heating and air conditioning units, traffic lights and medical equipment.  Despite the 362 reported incidents against electrical gri...

Zetron will be joining JVCKenwood in their booth 10073 at ISC West Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it will be joining JVCKenwood in their booth 10073 at ISC West—the nation’s largest security-industry tradeshow. The event takes place at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV, April 15-17, 2015. Zetron’s display will feature a powerful selection of products designed to equip the entire mission-cri...

This new integration manages true identities of employees, visitors & the general public Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology and Genetec, Inc., a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, have integrated their systems offering an advanced identity management solution. The companies have just made this exciting announcement: Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Genetec’s Security Center unified s...

The partnership provides enhanced ability to detect, classify and locate threatening events in real time WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems and OptaSense, world leaders in Distributed Acoustic Sensing, recently announced a technology partnership and integration. The partnership provides enhanced ability to detect, classify and locate threatening events in real time. ISC West 2015 Demonstration: WavestoreUSA is...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMX-0601G-SFP series. Antaira Technologies’ LMX-0601G-SFP series is a cost effective 6-port industrial gigabit managed Ethernet switch that supports a12~48VDC power input. Each unit is designed with five 10/100/1000Tx Fast Ethernet p...

eFusion provides unified security & access control for students & hotel guests assuring 24/7 safety Maxxess, a global corporation specializing in the access control sector and recognized for its extensive integration capabilities, has announced the implementation of its innovative security management solution, eFusion, to safeguard residents at Spring Mews, a £50 million prestige development in Vauxhall, London. Maxxess eFusion security management platform Spri...

Prysmian provided cable system for new 171-bedroom four-star Hilton at the Ageas Bowl Prysmian Group has announced a major sponsorship deal with Hampshire Cricket as part of its program both to support its local community and to build an international awareness of the Prysmian brand. Hampshire Cricket’s extensive training programme With its UK headquarters in nearby Bishopstoke, Prysmian Group is exploring a range of options to support community activity aimed at y...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces XProtect LPR 2015 with general availability April 15. As a fully integrated add-on component to the XProtect® Smart Client, the 2015 version of XProtect LPR provides customizable match list fields and an extended reporting capability. This not only empowers operators to take the right decisions when granting vehicles access, it also enables easy documentation of recognized vehicles with full detai...

The DVS Technical Team is enviable within the industry, with many customers choosing them as their supplier DVS Ltd, the fast growth multi-brand distributors of electronic surveillance products have been making changes to maintain their customers’ satisfaction. Expanding technical support team As DVS grows they are keen to develop their level of service in an attempt to improve their already superlative Technical Support Team. They have introduced a new returns coordi...

Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of precision optics, has announced that the company's first high-power zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, the 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III (Model C001), has been named BEST CSC ENTRY LEVEL LENS at the TIPA AWARDS 2015. CSC cameras promise a lighter and more portable photographic experience. In line with this approach, Tamron has created a lightweight and compact MFT (Micro Four...

Tamron will exhibit IR corrected Mega-Pixel Vari-Focal lenses, ITS traffic surveillance lens Tamron Co., Ltd. announces that the company will exhibit its Security (Surveillance) products at MIPS 2015 scheduled to be held at ALL-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC Fairgrounds) in Moscow from April 13 (Mon) - 16 (Thu), 2015. At Tamron booth, the company exhibit the broad line of our well received IR Corrected Mega-Pixel Vari-Focal lenses, ITS traffic surveillance lens, variety...

DIGIEVER, a world leading company of IP video surveillance system, is pleased to announce new partnership with Grundig, a leading international company providing various electrical appliances with German quality. All DIGIEVER product lines such as DIGIEVER NVR, DIGIEVER CMS and Video Wall Decoder can perfectly perform with entire Grundig IP cameras to guard your site, property and people. After integrated with Grundig IP cameras, DIGIEVER has well integrated with over 100 network camera brands a...

This acquisition advances Motorola Solutions’ strategy to revolutionize public safety's use of available data Motorola Solutions has acquired PublicEngines, a privately held provider of cloud-based solutions that deliver crime analysis, predictive policing and citizen engagement capabilities for law enforcement agencies, governments and other organizations.  “The acquisition of PublicEngines reinforces Motorola Solutions’ commitment to helping our custo...

Visitors will be able to get an interactive demonstration of Abloy’s number of electric locking solutions Abloy UK is showcasing its PROTEC2 CLIQ system, range of compliant and secure electric locks, and LPS-rated padlocks at Counter Terror Expo (CTX) 2015. CTX is the largest international event to mitigate threats, protect against terrorist attacks and understand current modern day risks in a secure environment.  Counter Terror Expo 2015 Taking place at London&rs...

Connor will be building a surveillance monitoring client base across the AD Network Video range AD Network Video, the solutions arm of AD Group, has recruited experienced business development manager Chris Connor. Connor's role Connor, who joins from deView Europe, will be building a surveillance monitoring client base across the AD Network Video range with a special emphasize on the education, healthcare, petrochemical and retail markets. His focus will be to generate l...