Surveillance & Security News for June 2017

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announces the release of Valerus 1.2, the latest version of its popular video management software. With the latest release, Valerus further enhances the simple, completely hassle-free user experience that the software has been designed to deliver. Valerus 1.2 Features 1) Three powerful search options help find recorded video evidence as quickly as possible. Thumbnail S...

As part of a strategic plan to focus and invest in the Electronic Security market, Stratus Technologies Inc., the provider of continuous availability solutions, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Business Development Manager, UK, and Europe. Duncan will be working closely with system integrators, technology partners, consultants and end-users operating within the Electronic Security market to identify new sales opportunities for the Stratus continuous availability software solution, everRun Enterpri...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be demonstrating the latest IPSecurityCenter PSIM capabilities at IFSEC International, including the use of drones to help increase situational awareness, integration, and management of vast estates of sensors, systems, and devices as well as a wide range of enhancements to enable large-scale federated systems to support critical national infrastructure. IPSecurityCenter The need for large scale CCTV cov...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has launched an Upgrade Bundles initiative. Designed to eliminate reoccurring annual upgrade charges that are common place in the VMS market, the Upgrade Bundles initiative provides Wavestore’s Partners and end-users with the flexibility to upgrade Wavestore’s VMS at any time to take advantage of the latest features, integrations and functionality; all without being tied into often expensive...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released its most technologically advanced CrimeEye unit yet, the CrimeEye-RD-2 with a 180-degree camera option. This new unit provides for expansive panoramic views and even more robust lighting features. CrimeEye-RD-2 New Feature The CrimeEye-RD-2 now features an optional Axis Q3708-PVE fixed-dome camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP add...

According to the FBI’s most recent data, there were almost eight million property crime offences in the United States in 2015, while the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) estimates roughly two million employees per year are affected by some form of workplace violence. Don’t let your business become part of these statistics. June is National Safety Month, so it’s the perfect time to reassess your facility security measures and look for improved and effic...

Colleges and universities have been targeted in the last several weeks with a series of bomb threats received via campus printers and fax machines. Targeted institutions included Vanderbilt University, the University of Southern California, the University of Virginia and the University of Detroit Mercy, among others. Businesses were also among the targets. Around 100 organizations in all received print-outs, faxes or emails demanding that a $25,000 ransom be paid to a Brazilian citizen to avoi...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R2. Milestone meets the increasing demand for connected business and video systems by releasing three new products – XProtect Essential+; XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These new products cover installations from a few to thousands of cameras. All the products fully support hardware acceleration, where system performance can be boosted just by adding a suppo...

Edesix, a manufacturer of body worn camera solutions, will be launching a range of new products at IFSEC 2017, all designed to enhance security and the protection of staff. VideoTag Series Edesix’s VideoTag Series, the VT-100 and VT-50, are its smallest, lightest, and most discreet incident recorders to date and are proven to deter aggression, protect staff, and provide secure evidential-quality footage on demand. Designed for less frequent use than Edesix’s VideoBadge body worn c...

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is committed to educating and supporting its dealer network so they can better compete in the security market. As part of this commitment, ZKAccess has recently created three new "dealer-focused" positions. ZKAccess New Positions The new Training & Course Development Manager, Delmar Dossantos, is developing and conducting Access Control training courses in ZKAccess distributors’ learning centers all...

More than one hundred years after the first race, ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest, or roughly translated, the Automobile Club of the West), creator and organiser of the famous 24 hours of Le Mans, has selected the leading integrator of a secure and traceable access control solution, LOCKEN for its fast and reliable security system. 24 Hours Of Le Mans Behind the tireless car tracks, there is a set of intricate and complex facilities. In close proximity to the entrance, which welcomes mor...

SALTO Systems, provider of wire free access control solutions, announces that it has opened a new Sales, Marketing, and Technical Support office in Hong Kong. The opening of this office is the latest step in SALTO System’s expansion into the North APAC market. The company is excited about the opportunities offered in the buoyant North APAC market towards the continued growth of the company. With strong growth expected in the region, particularly in electronic locks, SALTO is well placed t...

Security control rooms should be functional and durable, and their aesthetics should incorporate matching colors that are conducive to a 24/7 operating environment—not too much contrast and easy on the eyes. Another factor driving aesthetics is an enterprise’s desire to create a ‘showpiece’ to demonstrate a commitment to security for shareholders and other stakeholders. “Everyone wants to have a good-looking control room and a cost-effective design,” says Mat...

Today, almost every employee carries with them a smart device that can send messages, capture, and record images and increasingly live-stream video and audio, all appended with accurate location and time stamping data. Provide a way for staff to easily feed data from these devices directly to the control room to report an incident and you have created a new and extremely powerful ‘sensor’, capable of providing accurate, verified, real-time multi-media incident information. You need...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, introduces the M-RQE70 - PIR ‘Request-to-Exit" detector. It is the first completely new REX detector to be introduced to the security market in more than 15 years and offers a completely new design that improves PIR REX detector performance. New REX Detector Features This ‘full featured’ REX detector includes door contact, card reader and switch inputs, two relay outputs, sounder and tamper alarm...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce the new 12-port, 10G unmanaged switch - LNX-1202G-10G-SFP. Ethernet-ready, Industrial-grade Equipment The LNX-1202G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security...

ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is a sponsor of IFSEC International 2017 in London, 20-22 June, 2017, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s event. Deploying Exciting And Innovative Solutions “Trade shows like IFSEC International give the security community the opportu...

The new Pyronix wireless HUD/MED-WE conforms to BS8243 (2010). Users can signal for help by sounding the alarm, it’s that simple! With a wireless range of up to 300m in open space, press the center of both buttons down for two seconds and the alarm is activated. Furthermore, if the system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) they will be alerted immediately. The very first hold-up device to be added to the Pyronix range, the HUD/MED-WE is small, sleek and wireless for rem...

Following an independent audit by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), lone worker safety solution StaySafe has been approved for the provision of lone worker device services in accordance with the updated British Standard BS 8484:2016. BS8484: 2016 supersedes the original BS 8484:2011, which StaySafe was awarded in 2015, and defines stringent guidelines regarding lone worker devices. A BS8484 accreditation is only awarded to solutions that are deemed to be fully compliant with current saf...

Security has become a major concern across the globe. Essentially, tightening security measures requires restricting unauthorized people from reaching pre-defined areas while ensuring easy access for authorized people. Ideal Access Control Solution Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone Access C...

Tamron Co., Ltd., an integrated optics manufacturer in the security/surveillance equipment industry, announces the release of a 3-mega-pixel 1/2.7” 2.7-13mm F/1.4 vari-focal lens (Model: M13VG2713IR) that supports high resolution throughout the visual and the near-IR spectrum. Imagers are migrating toward higher resolution as high-quality images are required for security applications; high-end mega-pixel cameras are increasingly put to night-time surveillance use. Addressing the growing n...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is once again the No. 1 global VMS vendor by company revenue in market research from business intelligence provider IHS Markit (NASDAQ: INFO). Milestone Systems receives this top ranking for the ninth year running. Milestone Systems not only retained the number one global position but also holds the number one spot in both Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific (APAC) and ranks number three in America...

Hanwha Techwin Europe’s Managing Director Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D. explains the thinking behind Hanwha Techwin’s theme ‘WE MOVE with trust’. “WE MOVE With Trust In Our Partners We recognize the opportunity to build on the trust we have in our distribution and solution partners. We respect and highly value their expertise and the vital contribution they make to the supply chain for the benefit of installers, system integrators and end-user customers. WE MOVE With T...

Technology is changing the look and function of today’s security control rooms. Old-school CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitors are giving way to the thinner, flat screen monitors in the control room environment, but the transition is gradual. Randy Smith of Winsted still sees many control rooms that need to make the conversion, which is a boon to his company’s business. Furniture today is designed differently to accommodate the thinner monitors, often with larger screens. Need For Inte...

In end-to-end security, it’s important to consider that the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That is why it is essential that an access control system is always evaluated in its entirety, to discover where the weakest link can be found.   It is not uncommon for access control systems to be installed and then used for the longest time possible without any attention to updating the system’s intrinsic security features. There are many systems in the field that are...

Quantum’s award-winning StorNext® has become the platform of choice for storing and managing video, having been developed specifically for intelligence, military reconnaissance, security and surveillance applications. StorNext 6 Advanced Data Management As part of its continued commitment to enabling improved video surveillance through a better storage platform, Quantum will showcase StorNext 6, the major new StorNext® release. Launched in April 2017, StorNext 6 adds new advanced...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, will unveil the new Aperio® H100 handle at IFSEC International 2017. Aperio® H100 Door Handle The contemporary designed Aperio® H100 door handle will be presented at IFSEC 2017, which takes place between June 20-22 at ExCeL London. Integrations with the following OEMs will be shown at the event: Nedap, Maxxess, Controlsoft, RBH, Pacom, Genetec, and HID. The Aperio® H100 is available b...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its burglary-resistant electric door strike models CX-ED2079, CX-1079L and CX-ED1079DL are now UL1034 Certified. These ‘Universal’ electric strikes for cylindrical locksets are equipped with three stainless steel faceplates designed for ANSI square, round and wood frames and are setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability. Camden Door Controls Model Feat...

Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, announced its technology has been included in Ultra Electronics’ tactical information system for military applications. The Combat Apps Tactical System (CATS) allows secure communication between headquarters and frontline troops using a lightweight, tablet-based device. The next-generation CATS tablets provide secure, encrypted communication including voice, situational awareness, high bandwidth video and chat across all available networks....

Technology is changing at a break-neck pace, and the security marketplace is currently being bombarded by a wealth of new capabilities and innovations. But what will be the impact? Which of the currently-hyped new innovations will have a major impact, and which will fade over time? And even acknowledging the long-term significance of various technologies, what can we expect to be the more immediate effect? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What new security technology is poised...