Surveillance & Security News for April 2016

The Diamond level provides built-in incentives for enriched training certification & specialized support Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is pleased to launch a new level of its Dealer Partner Program—Diamond—designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level dealer partners. Exclusive Access To Products, Business Assistance, And Priority Service The Hikvision Dealer Partner (HDP) Progr...

UK citizens will vote on June 23rd 2016 on whether to remain within the European Union A significant aspect of the four-month operation leading to the capture in March of Salah Abdeslam, Europe’s most wanted man, is that French and Belgian police worked alongside each other with minimal protocol complications since the countries are not only geographical neighbours but members of the European Union. Abdeslam was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Paris attacks o...

Cities are increasingly connected using information and communication technologies, a trend often referred to as “smart cities.” In much the same way, “safe cities” initiatives are uniting businesses, city officials, law enforcement and other stakeholders in an effort to maximize the safety of businesses and citizens and to minimize theft and crime. Safe cities programs seek to leverage a variety of resources, including public-private partnerships, to make urban communiti...

Hikvision IP video surveillance system incorporates VCA as well as 360-degree fisheye technology to boost employee accountability Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning IP video surveillance and CCTV products, has provided a state-of-the art surveillance solution to Colorado’s Greenwood Village Police Department for use in its crime lab. This solution, which incorporates Video Content Analysis (VCA) as well as 360° fisheye technology, a...

Bosch starlight cameras deliver the highest quality of relevant video surveillance, even in extremely low light conditions. From June, the starlight portfolio will be even further enhanced with improved light sensitivity, superb front and backlight compensation; higher frames rates as well as a wider choice of resolutions and form factors. Another compelling enrichment is that all Bosch IP 6000, 7000 and 8000 starlight cameras will feature Bosch video analytics at the edge as standard, instead o...

The Senstar-Aimetis integration will showcase how combination of leading technologies can provide a complete security solution Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce the addition of a world-class video analytics and management system to its portfolio. With the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Aimetis, a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, Senstar is poised to offer its...

With products from Gefen, Panamax, Proficient and Furman, Core Brands provides a vital and broad range of integrated solutions for the security channel Expanding its commitment to provide security channel integrators with the industry’s most powerful line-up of signal processing, power, and audio solutions, Core Brands recently announced that it will showcase offerings from Gefen, Furman, Panamax and Proficient at ISC West 2016 at booth #3089 at the Sands Expo Conven...

Seagate Technology Plc., a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced the launch of Seagate® Innov8™, the world’s first USB-powered desktop hard drive. Seagate Innov8 features innovation from the inside out with its industry-leading 8TB capacity, trend-setting Ignition Boost Technology and expressive design. Convenience And Capacity There is still an abundance of consumer electronics that require an external power supply, placing a premium on power outlets. With adva...

WavestoreUSA will showcase integration of BLACKBOX USA disaster resistant surveillance technology at ISC West 2016 WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces a technology partnership with BLACKBOX USA, which will be showcased during the 2016 ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The partnership will allow WavestoreUSA’s open-platform video management soft...

Around 100 2-series cameras were deployed, mostly DS-2CD2312-I and DS-2CD2332-I, 9 DS-2CD2212-I5 and DS-2CD2232-I5 The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, situated on the eastern bank of the Jordan River that separates it from its neighbor, Israel, is widely recognized as a beacon of stability and parliamentary democracy in the Middle East. The current monarch, King Abdullah II, holds wide executive and legislative powers, sharing them with the Parliament of Jordan that was estab...

Xtralis will be integrated into Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solution strategic business group Honeywell announced that it has completed its acquisition of Xtralis, a leading global provider of aspirating smoke detection, advanced perimeter security technologies, and video analytics software for $480 million. Fire Verification And Perimeter Security Technologies “The acquisition of Xtralis is a good strategic fit to our current fire detection portfolio and...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the availability of its latest Direct-to-Card (DTC®) FARGO® DTC5500LMX ID Card Printer/Encoder designed to meet the high-volume, card issuance demands of large government agencies, universities, healthcare facilities and other large enterprises. The company also announced its new FARGO HDP5600 ID Card Printer/Encoder that builds upon its award-winning high definition printing (HDP®) solutions for ret...

Adam will be responsible for driving continued growth across Sony’s European B2B business Sony has recently announced the appointment of Adam Fry as Vice President of its Professional Solutions Europe (PSE) business. Fry takes on the leadership position after a rich 25 years at Sony and will be responsible for driving continued growth across Sony’s European B2B business, both in established markets and new segments including theater, video security and sports. Exp...

GTT will showcase Opticom priority control solutions, Canoga traffic sensing solutions and also engage with other companies for future partnerships During the 2016 Intertraffic show in Amsterdam (April 5-8), Global Traffic Technologies will be showing delegates innovative solutions for traffic sensing and signal priority. The U.S. based company - makers of Opticom priority control solutions and Canoga traffic sensing solutions - began expanding into the international market l...

Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company and a leader in the security, smart home and wellness technology markets, introduces the Numera® Home Safety Hub, a next-generation PERS system. The hub combines information from sensing devices such as CO and smoke detectors, and glass-break, motion and window/door sensors with alerts from wireless personal emergency sensors in a single PERS console for seniors or others needing support while living alone. The Numera Home Safety Hub commun...

The full line of code-compliant StarLink Communicators offer the broadest coverage Napco Security Technologies will debut several new advanced universal communicator models at ISC West, Booth 12043, all offering even more dealers throughout North America, unbeatable reliability, savings, and continuing its successful $70 Tradeup incentive program. StarLink Communication Solutions By popular demand, Napco’s StarLink® Series Cellular & IP Alarm Communications sol...

PSA integrators will offer EyeLock’s market leading iris biometrics products to their vast customer base EyeLock LLC, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative. Through this partnership, PSA integrators will offer EyeLock’s market leading iris biometrics products to their vast customer base. Proprietary Ir...

Hikvision’s donation will provide classroom supplies for 500 students across seven states Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces their support of Citizen Schools, a national non-profit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Citizen Schools mobilizes teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning proje...

ZKAccess teamed up with Lenel, AMAG, RS2, and Schneider-Electric to provide advanced integrated biometric solutions Technology partnerships and product integration are quickly reshaping the scope of security solutions in the marketplace. ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is forging numerous integration offerings and proving how powerful meaningful technology partnerships can be. ZKAccess has teamed up with several industry leaders, includi...

Pelco leadership will also present during SIA Education@ISC seminar at the event in Las Vegas Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, announced recently it will highlight the advanced capabilities of its Optera™ Series Panoramic IP camera line, as well as its award-winning VideoXpert VMS, at the ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Optera P...

SRI Identity™ IOM Access Control Reader, a convenient and reliable biometric identity solution supports secure access control and workforce management applications. It enables effortless, standoff authentication in less than a second at any point of entry, indoors or outdoors. Users simply glance at the unit without having to remove glasses or bring their eyes close to the device. The reader is ideal for use in college and corporate campuses, critical infrastructure locations, correctiona...

As part of the acquisition, EET Europarts will establish a UK warehouse for customers to pick up goods or request deliveries Chiltern IT Ltd, founded in 1982, is the UK's oldest IT parts distributor, specializing in nationwide emergency delivery. The company is family owned and located nearby London. Chiltern IT has 15 employees, and is a well-known and very reputable spare parts distributor in the UK market. Serving Spare IT Part Customers In UK Managing Director & Owne...

SRI Identity™ IOM Access Control Tablet fuses access control readers, biometrics, keypads, intercoms, cameras and more to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. This user-friendly product delivers the gold standard of biometric identification—iris recognition—on a flexible Android® platform, enabling superior multifactor access control, workforce management, communications and messaging. Features Of The IOM Access Control Tablet: Performs...

Viscount Systems, Inc. (“Viscount”), a global solutions provider delivering physical and logical security platforms, recently announced the release of Freedom 9.2.B. Freedom allows entry devices to be connected and controlled by standard building IT networks without the need for expensive control panels or wiring. A Comprehensive Enterprise-Class Security Solution Viscount Freedom 9.2.B provides deeper integration with IT architectures to deliver a comprehensive enterprise-class se...

SRI Identity™ IOM Identity Management Platform, a scalable software platform supports identity management through an intuitive, easy-to-use web interface for a wide range of applications including access control, surveillance and personnel management. The IOM Identity Management Platform provides a set of core services for multimodal biometric identification (face, iris and fingerprint), as well as a suite of auxiliary services including authentication, component registration and biometri...

Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit is the premier industry event covering all things payments Identiv, Inc. recently announced that it will showcase its smart card readers and radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), and inlay solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit in Orlando, Florida. Smart Card Alliance Payments Summit is the premier industry event covering all things payments, including FinTech, EMV...

SRI Identity™ IOM Walk-Through Identity Reader, a flexible biometric reader provides identity authentication in high-throughput applications using the free flow and proven performance of iris authentication. It easily integrates with existing turnstiles and entrances for access control, and the reader can process up to 30 people per minute, making it ideal for airport terminals, corporate lobbies and similar applications. Features Of The IOM Walk-Through Identity Reader Integrates eas...

Z-Wave ZM5101, ZM5202, ZM5304 modules have received UL component recognition for home security The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, will host members in the Z-Wave Pavilion at ISC West for the second year in row. Z-Wave recently announced that it has become the first smart home mesh network to receive UL recognition for household burglar alarms for its family of 500 series modules in addit...

The IOM product line brings iris reading technology to a functional and cost-effective level SRI Identity, a line of business of SRI International, has established a strong sales network in the Northeast U.S. region to expand the reach of its IOM identity verification and management products. The IOM product line brings the gold standard of biometric identification – iris reading technology – to a functional and cost-effective level for use in access control, workf...

ONVIF and PSIA compliant IQeye 9 Series will be available to demo with Vicon’s VMS at ISC West Booth #23053 Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is pleased to announce the introduction of the full-featured, multi-megapixel IQeye 9 Series camera. These cameras will be available to demo with Vicon’s VMS for a powerful security solution at ISC West Booth #23053. Wide Sce...