Surveillance & Security News for August 2016

The system allows for remote key management, providing audit trails on locks and padlocks Abloy UK and medical equipment manufacturer Bristol Maid have supplied the Queen Elizabeth (QE) Hospital Birmingham with over 1,400 keys and 1,600 locks, fitting PROTEC2 CLIQ© and Traka21 advanced key management systems to improve the security of medicines. Key Management ChallengeIn addition to nursing efficiency, one of the major issues faced by QE and many other healthcare organiz...

GJD will be exhibiting at stand number 18 and will be showcasing its D-TECT IP motion detectors GJD, a British manufacturer of professional security equipment, will once again be exhibiting at The Security Show 2016. The exhibition is hosted by GJD’s distributor, Security Supplies, on Tuesday 6 September 2016. GJD will be exhibiting at stand number 18 and will be showcasing its D-TECT IP motion detectors, Clarius PLUS Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators and state-...

B&NES leveraged Avaya technology to upgrade their CCTV network, deliver greater flexibility and simplify system management Avaya, a provider of business communications software, systems and services, today announced that the Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council has upgraded its extensive CCTV network using Avaya Fabric Connect networking technology. The council can now better monitor public spaces by more easily deploying and managing cameras as needed for publ...

ASSA ABLOY design manuals ensure that security systems, access control & door hardware are consistent across whole organizations ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has provided a host of healthcare and education projects with a design manual to manage security and door hardware maintenance. Easy Access To Product Information The design manual is a document that provides facilities managers and security profes...

Arteco Next has made the process of searching and reviewing footage much easier for security staff While high-end video surveillance solutions are typically reserved for large-scale government or commercial applications, one luxury condominium complex in the heart of Dallas is using the same level of security to protect its residents. The 13-story high rise, which sits on one of the most prestigious pieces of real estate in the city, contains 24 units that range in price from...

Part 2 Of Our Robots In Security Series Companies realized they could improve security by mounting laser sensors and cameras on a mobile platform such as Knightscope's Autonomous Data Machines Security and safety robotics, unlike any other industry, is driven by customer and market demand. Once buyers acquire robots, they often find new things they want them to do. Manufacturers are then called upon to respond to those demands, and they often do. Enhancing Security...

The former double sliding door entrance was replaced with a Boon Edam Duotour automatic revolving door Boon Edam, a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that The Cliff Lodge and Spa at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, located in the heart of the Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, has replaced its former double sliding door entrance with a Boon Edam Duotour automatic revolving door. Located 29 miles from Salt Lake City Internationa...

Pelco will showcase their Optera™ series of panoramic IP cameras and the VIdeoXpert VMS Pelco by Schneider Electric, a provider of intelligent video surveillance and security management platforms, will showcase the advanced capabilities of its Optera™ Series Panoramic IP Camera line and its award-winning VideoXpert VMS at Security Essen being held September 27-30, 2016, at the Essen Exhibition Center. Pelco will provide interactive demonstrations of its latest solu...

OT Systems demonstrated its full line of Ethernet transmission solutions during VocTech's grand opening In its continued commitment to support global partners, OT Systems, a manufacturer in transmission solution technology, recently offered an extensive Ethernet product training to security system integrators during the grand opening celebration at Cebu Technical Vocational Training and Assessment Academy, Inc. (VocTech) in the Philippines. VocTech Inauguration OT Systems wa...

The eLearning course is designed to provide students with the knowledge to design, install and maintain IP and CCTV networking systems The number of security professionals choosing to study online in order to acquire career-enhancing qualifications has grown dramatically over the last twelve months, according to Tavcom Training, part of the Linx International Group. “There are an increasing number of students who wish to acquire new skill sets or fill gaps in their...

Dero Security Products offer value added services above and beyond typical security distribution Texecom has appointed Dero Security Products B.V. as an official authorized distributor in the Netherlands. From the 1st August 2016, Dero Security Products B.V. will stock Texecom’s flagship range of Premier Elite systems, which offers professional security solutions for a wide range of applications. Dero Security Products B.V. Dero Security Products B.V. are a solutions-b...

Users are migrating to smartphone based access control solutions because they are less expensive and more convenient VIZpin, provider of Commercial Smartphone Access Control, has announced that VIZpin LITE, an entry level version of their popular Managed Access Control solution is now available at no charge.Smartphone-Based Access Control End-users increasingly want to use their phone as their key instead of carrying another credential like a card or FOB.  They are also...

Keep by Feenics™ provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully cloud-based specification Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, will demonstrate the new Version 3 (V3) of the Keep by Feenics™ cloud-hosted access control and security management platform at ASIS 2016 in Orlando, September 12 -14, booth 2168. Keep By Feenics™ Keep by Feenics™ is an award-winning platform that provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully...

All ASUSTOR NAS devices are compatible with Seagate’s IronWolf 10 TB hard disks, 6 TB Enterprise NAS hard disks & 10 TB Enterprise Capacity hard disks ASUSTOR, a provider of network storage solutions, has announced today that, after stringent testing, all of its NAS products are fully compatible with Seagate’s newly launched IronWolf 10 TB NAS hard disks, 6 TB Enterprise NAS hard disks and 10 TB Enterprise Capacity hard disks. These hard disks are recommended...

TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur from 7th-9th September. The show follows this year’s highly successful IFSEC International in London, which saw increased stand visitor numbers and considerable interest in t...

Recently, 3xLOGIC completed its move to a new Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, Colorado 3xLOGIC, Inc. a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions today announced a significantly expanded 3xLOGIC University training schedule and locations; a new, larger HQ; and an expanded Florida Innovations Center facility. Recent Developments Under the leadership of Donny Shaffer, 3xLOGIC Director of Customer Support Services, the company made a significant investment in...

The webinar will examine how IoT and cloud computing have already shaped the physical security industry IoT And Physical Security ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to announce that Per Björkdahl, ONVIF Steering Committee Chair, will be the featured presenter in the webinar ‘Physical Security, IoT and Open Standards’, on August 17, 2016, at 4:00 PM BST. The webinar is hosted by Memoori, an independ...

JCI chose VessRAID because of the large storage capacity it offered and the incredible flexibility it provided Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is one of the largest building automation companies in the world focused on system integrations for big buildings, including creating safe and secure environments through high-performance video surveillance solutions. JCI works with the world’s premier manufacturers, including PROMISE Technology, to provide their customers with the hi...

PROMISE Technology's VTrak solution is an instrumental part of the city surveillance project in Singapore Singapore is one of the most densely populated regions in the world, with over 7,000 people per squared kilometer crammed into the island country. A natural issue that arises with so many people in such a small area is that legally parking one’s car is not an easy task. Illegal parking is a real problem in Singapore and it affects the safety and convenience of Singap...

Siklu’s wireless connectivity handles demanding cameras that require more bandwidth  Siklu, the global market provider of millimeter-wave solutions, announces it was selected to provide a wireless connectivity solution to ensure flawless streaming for a city-wide surveillance system in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Siklu’s capacity-rich radios connect a range of Axis Communications multisensory 4K and advanced high definition PTZ cameras and an advanced video...

Valerus offers advanced simplicity for live monitoring, centralized management and  video recording Vicon Industries, designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced the launch of a reveal campaign for its new next-generation video management software, Vicon Valerus. During the month, slides will be added to the homepage banner revealing the main features and benefits of the new software. The product launch reveal will be based a...

Leaders of the city of Singen decided to secure the bicycle parking area with video technology from Geutebruck It's summer and the sun is shining in the blue sky. Divine. What could be better than a trip to the pool? The residents of Singen, Germany are lucky to have an open air pool like the Aachbad in town. Beautifully situated in the countryside, it offers a swimming pool with 6 lanes, an almost 100-foot water slide, a selection of diving boards and a host of other attracti...

Iris ID’s non-contact solution provides highly accurate identification using the iris to authenticate employees Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, has announced its IrisAccess® iCAM7000 identity authentication system has been installed for employee time and attendance at all Sharjah Co-Operative Society retail stores in the United Arab Emirates. The retailer operates 26 stores with more than 3,000 employees throughout Sharjah, a UAE state, and the cap...

Insider threat is primarily focused on malicious threats to the company either by, or to, information technology assets For the past several years, information technology security concerns and priority regarding insider threats have steadily risen as evidenced by a variety of surveys across the IT security industry. Companies are becoming increasingly worried about insider threats. From the cyber security perspective, insider threat is primarily focused on malicious threats...

Lighting, or the absence of it, is one issue that significantly affects a camera’s video quality Video surveillance has rapidly advanced over the last two decades. Today, integrators can purchase IP cameras offering complete network control, megapixel cameras with HD imaging, and PTZ cameras with remote directional control. Although these features are impressive, they don't solve all the challenges that surveillance solutions face. Importance Of Lighting For Camera Per...

A force of 85,000 police and military will patrol the Olympic grounds and environs to provide security A week before the Rio Olympics were slated to begin, Brazil fired the private security firm assigned to hire personnel to screen people entering the various Olympic venues located around Rio De Janeiro. The security plan called for 3,400 screeners. The security firm had only found 500. What happened? Today, prospective security officers must undergo background checks that do...

Workplace mobility is on the rise, which means organizations have an increasing number of employees who travel or work from home. In fact, there were 96.2 million mobile workers in 2015 and IDC predicts that mobile workers will account for nearly three quarters (72.3 percent) of the total U.S. workforce by 2020. While the growth of mobile workers is a boon to productivity both inside and outside the workplace, it also creates unique communication challenges – especially in emergency situat...

The new partnership delivers power solution enclosure with integral installation efficiencies LifeSafety Power, provider of Smarter Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities and Paxton Access, Inc., Greenville, S.C., designer and manufacturer of IP access control and intelligent solutions for smart buildings, have entered into an exciting new partnership. Now, systems integrators will have availability to the new FlexPower® PCLASS™ Unified Powe...

The campaign will cover the correct specification, supply, installation and operation of powered gates Safety campaigners are once again mounting a high profile drive designed to confine deaths and serious injuries caused by incorrectly installed and poorly maintained automated gates to the history books. Gate Safety Week is being held on October 10 - 16 this year. It will be underpinned by the clear and simple campaign slogan - Safe Gates Save Lives. The campaign is being ru...

IFSEC Southeast Asia is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the Occupational Safety and Health section IFSEC Southeast Asia is set to provide more insights on Occupational, Safety and Health for the region’s industry players. The region’s leading security, fire and safety event will take place on 7–9 September 2016, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia. Now in its fourth year, the event will host various seminars and conference...