Surveillance & Security News for January 2017

The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

The exFAT file system is optimized for fast and high-capacity flash memory such as SD cards and USB devices, and allows for files of up to 16EB QNAP Systems, Inc. has teamed up with Microsoft and Paragon Software Group to provide an official exFAT driver customized for QNAP NAS, allowing users to directly access the contents of exFAT-based storage. Enhanced Flash Memory Compared to the conventional FAT32 file system and its 4GB single file limit, the exFAT file system is opt...

Datawatch has deployed 3,000 HID Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, announced that Datawatch Systems, a long time HID Advantage Gold Partner, is transforming the tenant experience across numerous high-rise buildings since their early pilot of HID Mobile Access. Datawatch has deployed 3,000 Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States. The solution is addre...

The certificates give the necessary identity proofing to ensure that consumers can confidently engage with their care providers Secure identity solutions IdenTrust, part of ASSA ABLOY Group company HID Global, is participating in a program to make it easier for healthcare consumers in the US to share their personal health information with medical professionals via secure email. Through the Partnership for Patients Program (P4PP) launched by collaborative non-profit associatio...

Vehicle owners with smart devices inNigeria will have a secure way toprove their identity using mobile IDs Using HID goID, HID Global’s new secure identity solution, the mobile IDs will be issued through the Nigerian Police Force’s Biometric Central Motor Registry vehicle registration card program. The program provides real-time access to information about vehicles and their owners through mobile readers powered by ASSA ABLOY’s award-winning Seos technology....

HID goID platform enables instant over-the-air provisioning of IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services Powered by ASSA ABLOY’s Seos technology, the HID goID platform for mobile IDs enables instant over-the-air provisioning of government-issued IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services. Rob Haslam, Vice President and Managing Director of Government ID Sol...

Users will be able to check in quickly, choose their room, pay for their stay and use their smartphone as a key Scandic, the Nordic region’s largest hotel chain, is to test digital check-in and mobile room keys at selected hotels in Stockholm using tailor-made solutions developed by ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. Guests at Scandic have had the possibility to check out online since 2013. Now, those staying at selected Scandic hotels in the Swedish capital will also be able to c...

Dahua’s star product "My eyes" industrial camera, is recognized as the Gold Winner of CGD 2016 China Good Design, often referred to as CGD as well as the “Chinese Red Dot”, is a brand new international design award initiated by the organizer of Red Dot Award for China market. It has become a major state-level honor in terms of industrial design in China. Dahua’s star product, “My eyes” industrial camera, is recognized as the Gold Winner of...

This advanced safe city solution deals with safety threats using less police force but delivering faster response Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, launched an efficient and reliable safe city solution. Recently, rapid economic and city development create big challenges to urban centers. The challenges range from crime, terrorist threats, traffic management to natural disasters. Insufficient manpower...

Construction Specialties was established in 1994 and has some 140 employees ASSA ABLOY has acquired Construction Specialties, a direct sales company within commercial sectional doors and docking products in the U.S. and Mexico. "I am very pleased that Construction Specialties is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group’s leadership in entrance automation, where our sales have grown from SEK 3 billion in 2008 to S...

HID Global’s OSM Multitech cards can be used for applications ranging from national and resident alien IDs to health benefits and public welfare HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced one of the world’s most secure citizen ID cards, featuring technologies that have been proven in its customers’ award-winning national passport and other government ID programs, such as the Irish Passport Card. Extending the benefits of its widely issued...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

Point Grey designs, manufactures, and distributes its cameras and related software to a global base of customers FLIR Systems announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Point Grey Research, for an aggregate purchase price of $259 million in cash, or an enterprise value of $256 million excluding Point Grey's closing cash balance.Application MarketsFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Briti...

The new NVR-based system was designed to run on the existing network without overloading it When Payne County, Oklahoma, found that the video security system installed in its new jail and existing county courthouse did not meet their current or planned future surveillance needs, they opted to replace it. Looking for a system that could integrate existing security hardware with newer technology, while also improving access, the Payne County Sheriff’s Office selected Oklah...

The LTV-S7224E-POE 24-Port Managed Switch provides Gigabit Ethernet and power supply for up to 24 PoE capable surveillance cameras LTV launches a new Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Switch with 1 gigabit uplink speed. The powerful and cost-effective LTV S7224E-POE provides 24 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports for maximum data throughput – ideal for high-speed network connections with high flow of video data. The LTV-S7224E-POE supports all relevant standards such as 802.3/u/x...

The Dahua oversea stand will show some of its cutting-edge technologies and innovation launched recently Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China will be demonstrating its ground-breaking products and cutting-edge video surveillance solution at Security China 2016. Dahua will be showcasing a host of new products and solutions at Security China 2016 and will be inviting attendees to share in the experience of...

Dahua ASA1212A has three different attendance modes: normal, free and professional Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, officially announces the release of a new attendance standalone - ASA1212A. Currently, organizations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, manage work resources more effectively and provide better services with fewer resources than ever before. The above requirements d...

The Full HD video data is displayed sharply, clearly and without motion blur, even during fast movements LTV offers a wide range of monitor solutions for a variety of security applications. The 24-inch display LTV-MCL-2413 is a professional display for one’s video surveillance system and fulfills all the requirements for a large and reliable 24x7 monitor. The built-in LED backlight ensures a low power consumption and numerous connection options allow the use in demanding...

HID’s eID credential facility in Ireland creates high-security access and identification-related products HID Global, a provider secure identity solutions, announced that it has obtained re-certification to Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 6 (EAL6) site certification for its Galway, Ireland manufacturing facility from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). With this updated certification, HID Global is now certified to include OS loading onto...

LTV’s latest monitors support a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and offer, thanks to Full HD, best color brilliance and detail accuracy LTV provides the appropriate accessories for your individual security project, including displays for professional surveillance applications: Powerful and reliable displays are essential for 24/7 continuous video surveillance and the perfect addition to LTV cameras and recorders. LTV is expanding its line of color monitors with...

DHI-IVS-T7000-R-PRO is an advanced digital image processing software Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduces DHI-IVS-T7000-R-PRO, a back-end ANPR software. DHI-IVS-T7000-R-PRO is an advanced digital image processing software. When being installed in a specific server, it can automatically recognize vehicle license plate’s number and other related information using the technology of license...

HID‘s Lumidigm V-Series provides excellent biometric interoperability and best-in-class liveness detection for fraud prevention HID Global, provider of secure identity solutions, announced important enhancements to its best-in-class, Lumidigm V-Series biometrics solutions. The company has added features that further improve accuracy and interoperable image transfer of its V-Series product line while quadrupling the image capture speed of the embedded sensors and modules....

 Dahua Technology and its consumer product line LeChange were recognized as the "top ten security brands in China" Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China was awarded “top ten security brands in China”. The 13th "2016 China Top 100 Intelligent System Integrator Forum" was held in Beijing Landmark Tower hotel on October 24. Meanwhile, “a&s China top ten security...

Dahua security solution upgraded all the surveillance equipment in the Cathedral The Toledo Cathedral is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals and is considered, in the opinion of some authorities, to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style worldwide. In all ages, the Spanish take cultural relics protection as their social responsibility. To ensure proper maintenance and accidents prevention, Spanish religious institution wants a company which has a professional...

The NET system is capable of detecting safety situations, by using big data, to make the city safer The great explosion that happened on midnight of August 12th, 2015, in Tianjin harbor killed 165 people in total and caught everyone’s eyeball in and out of China. That tragedy lead people to think: How did it happen? How could it happen? Detecting Safety Situations Tianjin government took this painful experience as a warning for the future, and put together a NET of pre...

Dahua received a lot of positive feedback from visitors during IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016 Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, attended IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, which is a security, fire and safety event, from 7th to 9th September, 2016. Cutting-Edge Products And Solutions Over 350 companies from around the globe attended this event to showcase cutting-edge products and solutions for customers’...

HDCVI technology guarantees real-time transmission at long distance without any loss Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, officially announced the launch of HDCVI camera 4-megapixel series. Dahua HDCVI camera 4MP series has superior video performance up to 4MP real-time resolution and 16:9 HD video output. Meanwhile, they also support reliable and long-distance 4MP HD transmission, offering powerful per...

HID Trusted Tag Services solution for CMMS extends HID Global’s broad set of complementary solutions that secure IoT applications and facilitate smart building environments HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, announced new solutions that secure Internet of Things (IoT) applications to improve the convenience and effectiveness of monitoring heating and cooling systems, along with a variety of manufacturing and safety equipment. The company’s latest...

ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 230 percent since 2005, they have over 1800 development engineers ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, has for the third time been ranked in Forbes’ list of the world’s most innovative companies 2016. “I’m very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D,” says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Over the past ten years ASSA ABLOY has invested heavily in i...

HID Global services help customers deploy innovative security solutions HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, released a mid-year update to its top 2016 security trends, based on customer insights into key market developments across enterprise, healthcare, banking, and government markets. In the first six months of the year, the company noted continued forward movement in market adoption of mobile solutions and interest in the Internet of Things, as customers p...