Surveillance & Security News for April 2016

CLU10K provides the visibility that’s needed to secure a scene or a perimeter Paladin’s unparalleled portable work and scene light was introduced last spring to provide brightness and mobility when it’s needed most, and where plugging into an outlet isn’t an option. Now, Paladin introduces the new Case Light CLU10K, featuring ultra-durable construction made in the United States of America. Ultra-lightweight And Portable Law enforcement professionals k...

Best Security Industries (BSI), a premiere provider of certified, pre-owned and private label electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems and engineered IP video solutions, recently announced the addition of a new line of private label Acousto-Magnetic (AM) Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems, branded Centurion AM. Various Configurations Available The Centurion AM Systems come in a variety of configurations including stand-alone pedestals, door frame mounted and concealed loop solu...

Portable crash barriers & traffic access control systems allow security integrators to expand their deployments for municipal surveillance and critical infrastructure The Pope does it. The Democratic and Republican National Conventions do it. Leading universities and police departments do it. Just what does this diverse list of people and organizations have in common? They have all used high-security portable barriers at their events with good success. According to manufa...

ASSA ABLOY door handles with built in reader, strike, request-to-exit sensorand door contacts help maintain sterile environment of stainless steel rooms Access control technology has been around for a long time, but security professionals still run into weird problems when designing and installing systems. For example, when a hospital discovered that it was losing $4,000 per patient bed annually in medicines and other supplies, it asked ASSA ABLOY for an access control solutio...

End users are looking to expand access control beyond its traditional role securing perimeter doors. Innovations such as wireless locks, wi-fi, power-over Ethernet (PoE) and panel-less IP architectures are yielding more flexible solutions for a larger range of locking needs both inside and at the perimeter of an enterprise. Donna Chapman, an ASSA ABLOY Integrated Solutions Specialist, notes that new technologies are increasing how many openings are secured in a building from the current 5 to 15...

Accurately confirming a person’s identity is one key to improving security forour workplaces, communities, and our nation Perhaps I’m sensitized to the term, but it seems to me that I’m hearing the word “identity” a lot lately.   Identity comes up in current news stories about Syrian refugees, for example. Candidates for the U.S. presidency debate how long it should take to confirm the identity of immigrants before allowing them to ent...

Middle Atlantic Products recently announced expanded capabilities for its premier security enclosure line, the SNE Series. The new End Cable Chase is a full-height, slim enclosure option that optimizes the space at the end of an enclosure bay by allowing additional devices to be mounted, including those that would otherwise reside on the wall. This enables the containment of all system components in one enclosure, which adds an additional level of security, frees up space on the wall, and reduce...

AccessXpert is enabled by Feenics’ cloud-hosting capabilities to deliver advanced security, access control and alarm notification features Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, announced a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric, Dallas, and its new AccessXpert cloud-ready security management solution. Unveiled at ISC West 2016, AccessXpert provides building owners, managers and security personnel with mobile access, intrusion detection, access control, alarm management an...

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently unveiled five new network cameras with advanced capabilities designed to effectively meet the needs of indoor and outdoor applications in a wide range of markets. All five cameras share several core technologies and features including a Genuine Canon Lens for capturing high-clarity, virtually distortion-free video, a 2.1 Megapixel (1920 x 1080) resolution high sensitivity CMOS sensor, and Canon’s powerful DIGIC DV III Imag...

ISC West 2016 launched the SIA sponsored Connected Security Expo, offering keynotes addressing cyber security future Following a recent trend spanning the last several years, attendance at ISC West sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) has once again broken new records. The 2016 edition of ISC West attracted the largest attendance and hosted the largest number and square feet of exhibits in the long history of ISC West. The ISC West exhibition floor saw a reco...

Cognitec released a new software version for its face recognition technology used in eGates for automated passport control procedures. Latest Matching Algorithm For Recognizing Passport Images FaceVACS-Entry combines smart hardware for facial image acquisition with market-leading software for verification processes, and is ready for integration into electronic gates (eGates) at border control checkpoints. The new software release, FaceVACS-Entry 5.3, includes Cognitec’s latest matching...

No doubt about it: ISC West 2016 was a hit. Every comment I heard during the show (and since) has highlighted how busy the show was. There was plenty of booth traffic, even on the (traditionally slow) final day of the show. Some say it was the best ISC West in the last several years. Others say it was the best show ever. Quite a contrast to some other recent industry shows, plagued by meager traffic and complaining exhibitors. Instead, there were people everywhere at ISC West, asking questio...

Intersec enabled Redvision to showcase to prospective customers from African, Middle Eastern and Southern European regions Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop™ rapid deployment systems, followed a successful Intersec Dubai exhibition with the appointment of a number of new, international distributors and value-added resellers (VARs). Intersec is the leading exhibition for the Security & Safety industry in the...

It’s efficient, easy to use, has great coverage and the back-up and technical support are the most impressive elements Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has turned to Skyguard’s BS 8484 approved personal alarms to safeguard their community-based staff tasked with providing in-home services.  Provides Discreet Protection For Lone Working Staff Skyguard’s keyfob sized MySOS devices were implemented as a means of discreet protection for l...

The flexible design of the MicroGuard enables RCT Homes’ staff to wear the device discreetly in a number of ways Social housing provider, RCT Homes has selected Guardian24’s state-of-the-art MicroGuard device to protect their lone working and at-risk employees. Protecting Housing Staff  RCT Homes, is a registered social landlord to over 11,000 properties in a diverse and highly disadvantaged area of South Wales. From allocating housing and collecting rent to...

360 Vision’s cameras are designed to deliver advanced situational awareness, identification within any application 360 Vision Technology, the leading British CCTV design & manufacturing company, will be displaying their range of cameras suitable for any application, at the CCTV User Group Conference, 23-25 May, Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth. Designed For All Surveillance Applications Designed to deliver advanced situational awareness, identification and alert t...

Grundig Security’s new 3MP, IP bullet, vandal, dome and box cameras deliver exceptional low light performance and striking image quality, even in adverse lighting conditions. Advanced Sensor Technology Sony’s Exmor™ CMOS sensor with Ambarella S DSP is core to the new ranges’ performance producing real-time, Full HD, quad video streams. The CMOS sensor offers 50% increased sensitivity in the 850nm IR cameras, with improved color rendition and color balance in the visibl...

Secutech is one of the most influential international exhibitions for electronic security, home security, info security and fire & safety Taipei will become the focus of the international security industry again as the 19th edition of Secutech is set to commence next week at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The show is renowned as one of the most influential international exhibitions and conferences for electronic security, home security, info security and f...

HID and SureID integration enables organizations to verify the identity of vendors, contractors to increase security HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and SureID, Inc., a leader in identity management programs and solutions, recently announced a technology alliance that combines HID Global’s breakthrough Seos® credential technology with SureID’s high-assurance identity management programs. These programs provide organizations th...

ACT, manufacturers of access control and VMS solutions, have launched their latest cloud-based product ACT365 in a unique way. Cloud-Based Integrated Solution The challenge was to convey the major benefits of ACT365 in a simple yet interesting and fun manner. ACT365 is a cloud-based integrated access control and video management solution that can be accessed from anywhere in the world using a web browser or the ACT365 smart phone App. ACT365 suits applications that require remote access, need...

Aiphone has launched IX, a new IP network based intercom system which provides communication with an infinite number of doors and is designed to interact with other IP devices and security systems. The IX system offers video entry security, internal communication, emergency stations and multicast paging. All of these functions can be implemented between remote locations over large areas and distances, making IX an ideal solution for any type of application involving multiple locations such as a...

The solution specifically meets the needs of high-security perimeter protection scenarios Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, is demonstrating the newly launched AXIS Perimeter Defender, a solution for large-scale perimeter protection, at Security and Counter Terror Expo 2016 in Olympia, London. The new system, which recently won the Video Analytics award at ISC West in Las Vegas, is a high-end video analytics application for intrusion detection for the en...

Hanwha and Oxehealth have launched an innovative camera-based health monitoring system for secure room environments Hanwha Techwin, the globally renowned manufacturer of Samsung branded video surveillance solutions, has launched, in partnership with Oxehealth, the developer of contact-free health monitoring software, an innovative camera-based health monitoring system for secure room environments. Innovative Surveillance Solutions “The technology partnership we have fo...

The deal includes global rights for Hanwha delivery of Veracity's Linklock tamper-proof IP camera connection system Veracity is pleased to announce that Hanwha Techwin will soon be able to provide Veracity’s COLDSTORE™ and TRINITY™ surveillance storage solutions through Hanwha Techwin’s normal distribution channels. The global marketing partnership was formalized recently in a signing ceremony at Veracity’s headquarters in Prestwick, UK. Mr. Cheol...

A workflow demonstration of TMD cloud enabled Paragon+ integrated within BroadStream OASYS solution will be available TMD, the leading provider of asset management systems for digital and physical assets, recently announced that it has entered a technical and business alliance with leading automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions. The companies will work together to jointly deliver integrated solutions to new and established customers worldwide. TMD’s...

Her new role will see her grow both the manned and mobile security services of Kings Security Carrie Eastwood has joined Bradford based Kings Security, the largest privately owned provider of security systems in the UK, as head of sales for the business’ guarding division. Focusing On Manned And Mobile Security Services Carrie brings over 13 years of industry experience to her new role having previously worked for businesses including Securitas, VSG and The Keyholding...

TeleEye is pleased to announce the addition of a new indoor PTZ camera to its 1080p analog HD (AHD) camera product range. The TeleEye AF5010 is a 360 degrees mini speed dome camera with 10x optical zoom designed for various indoor environments. Its full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) produces high quality video recordings, allowing users to monitor the activities in their premises with crystal clear visions. Supporting the Control over Coaxial (CoC) feature, installation of the AF5010...

eneo is launching its new 32 channel, standalone network video recorder, the PNR-5332. The NVR provides simultaneous live viewing and recording up to 32 Full HD (2.0MP) video channels in real-time, 25FPS (30FPS in NTSC), with a combined maximum data throughput of 230 Mbps. It includes hybrid functionality, recording up to 16 IP and 16 analog cameras all together, with a maximum recording resolution of 5.0 MP (2592x1944p pixels) per channel. With 3TB Internal Storage “The Linux-based NVR...

The development required a total of 15 digital style entrance panels and 525 audio phones Videx was chosen to provide an audio door entry system, complete with a concierge facility, to a significant new residential development for students attending the University of Leeds. The large-scale development consists of 525 Bedrooms across four main blocks and it was vital that each apartment had secure door entry as the safety of the students was paramount. Steve Natton, Projects M...

Mr. Thomas has been recognized by several industry awards, including Mid-market CEO of the Year in 2014 Jemez Technology announced recently that it has named Brian Thomas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. As Jemez and the video surveillance industry ramp up for increased demand, Mr. Thomas will be a key asset to the company with his demonstrated knowledge and leadership skills to manage unprecedented growth without compromising customer satisfaction, com...