Surveillance & Security News for June 2017

Manufacturers depend on consultants to get their technologies specified in customer projects. Consultants often depend on manufacturers to provide them current information about the technologies that are the building blocks of their projects. It’s a symbiotic relationship, but not always a perfect one. We recently gathered three consultants to discuss what they want from manufacturers, and a representative of HID Global to add a manufacturer’s perspective. Manufacturers also look to...

Blink, the affordable, wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring system that runs on 2 AA batteries for 2 years, announces that the Blink Amazon Alexa skill and their IFTTT (If This Then That) service integration is now operational in the UK. Blink customers will now have the ability to control their home security system with voice alone via Amazon Alexa enabled devices and connect their Blink systems to other smart home devices through IFTTT. Blink HD Video Monitoring System Blink is a...

Supporting the security industry’s leading technical solutions and software control providers, CCTV design and manufacturing company 360 Vision Technology, will be fielding their range of high-performance surveillance cameras at IFSEC 2017. Predator And Centurion ‘All-In-One’ PTZ Cameras To be found at seven different IFSEC stands, 360 Vision’s high-performance Predator and Centurion ‘all-in-one’ PTZ cameras featuring advanced SSL & 802.1 encryption prot...

CLD Fencing Systems, the United Kingdom’s manufacturer and supplier of Rigid Mesh Fencing Systems and Security Gates; will be debuting to the world for the first time, a state of the art military grade perimeter detection system in the form of the SV5000. Designed to offer a fully autonomous Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) Camera with wireless detection the system is powered by Solar energy allowing rapid deployment to the most remote locations around the world. Enhanced Power Saving With the a...

Redvision will formally launch the VOLANT rugged PTZ camera at IFSEC 2017, stand D1150. The VOLANT is the fastest, quietest, and most accurate PTZ camera in the industry and will be exhibited alongside the new VEGA rugged camera enclosure. Redvision will also be showcasing the company’s well-established, X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras. VOLANT Rugged PTZ Camera Redvision’s VOLANT incorporates many of the design features of its successful X-SERIES. It has a durable, die-cast alumin...

EET Group, Europe´s IT and technology distributors, announces that it has appointed Soren Drewsen as new CEO as of August 1, 2017. Soren Drewsen succeeds CEO John Thomas, who after 20 years with the company, has decided to step down to spend more time with his family. John Thomas will join the Board of Directors of EET Group, and will remain a shareholder along with majority owner FSN Capital. Smooth Transition To New CEO Bo Rygaard, chairman of the Board of Directors said: “John...

Senstar, the manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces FiberPatrol for buried perimeter detection applications. Using a buried fiber optic cable and a centrally-located sensor unit, FiberPatrol provides covert detection of intruders, vehicles, and tunnelling for up to 72 km (45 mi) per processor. Buried Detection Capability “The advanced technology behind FiberPatrol has been protecting critical infrastructure around the world for many years as a fence-mount...

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in IFSEC, London from 20th to 22nd June 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its Video Surveillance, Time-Attendance and Access Control solutions at the event. Matrix offers an enterprise-grade Video Management System designed, engineered and built specifically for growing multi-location organizations. The entire solution is focused on automating processes and enhancing efficiency of your organizations. Matrix Vi...

Custom Consoles announces the completion of a major studio furniture project for RTL City, one of Europe's largest broadcast media centers. The new building is also the headquarters of Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) which provides broadcast support services to around 400 clients. "We were keen to source all the desks from a single supplier to keep the task of equipment installation and wiring as consistent as possible," says BCE's special projects manager, Costas Colombus. "It was also a logi...

Sigma Designs, Inc., a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for smart TV and Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home, announced it has joined the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) with the aim to enable future IoT devices from the OCF ecosystem to interoperate with the Z-Wave certified device ecosystem. Sigma Designs will work in partnership with existing OCF members to define a unified standard for future OCF IoT devices to ensure interoperability and maintain high levels of...

The fire industry’s most widely used aspirating smoke detector will be among the new technologies Honeywell will unveil at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference and Expo 2017, taking place June 4-7 in Boston.Xtralis VESDA-E VEP Smoke DetectorThe company will showcase its next-generation Xtralis VESDA-E VEP aspirating smoke detector system, which yields 1.5 times greater sensitivity and offers six times better dust rejection than the previous generation of products, si...

An affiliate of Pulse Secure, LLC, a provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire assets associated with the Virtual Application Delivery Controller (vADC) product family from Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. The transaction includes a leased research and development facility in Cambridge, UK and associated customer support and maintenance contracts. Providing Secure Access To Resourc...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), will be hosted by two of its technology partners at IFSEC 2017 to show just how easy it is to benefit from a fully integrated security solution, using various technologies from leading third-party vendors. Delivering Future Proof Solutions As a truly independent company, Wavestore focuses solely on the development of its highly secure VMS platform to deliver an ever-evolving feature set and ensure com...

Quantum Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Alex Pinchev to the board. Pinchev is a 35-year information technology industry veteran who has held senior executive positions at a range of companies, including Rackspace, Red Hat, and Acronis. He is currently founder, CEO and Angel Investor at Capri Ventures LLC, a strategic advisory services firm for technology startups, and also has many years of public and private board service.Vast Work ExperienceWith Pinc...

Mobile access is probably the largest emerging trend in the security marketplace, but it is only one of several that are changing the face of the access control market. Another factor showing potential to change the market is the emergence of location systems and positioning systems, as reflected by HID Global’s recent acquisition of Bluvision, a provider of real-time location tracking system for assets and employees, and building information modeling (BIM) is impacting how consultants do...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a provider of critical communication and data platform solutions trusted to save lives, and RapidSOS, award-winning emergency technology start-up providing a direct data link from connected devices to 9-1-1 and responders, announced a strategic partnership to transform the information available to responders to greatly accelerate response times and save lives. Improving Situational Awareness The partnership will utilize Rave’s and RapidSOS’ technology to...

ASIS International (ASIS), an association for security management professionals worldwide, announced the education line-up for its 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), convening September 25-28, 2017, in Dallas, Texas, USA. The conference program features innovative learning formats, ranging from 25-minute impact sessions to immersive deep dives, as well as expanded training opportunities across the exhibit floor.Robust Security Education Line-Up"ASIS is widely regarded as the gold stan...

BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorized access, announced several of its privileged access management and vulnerability management solutions completed the Common Criteria certification. Common Criteria is an internationally recognized computer security standard that includes stringent review and testing.Reducing Data Beach RisksAchievement of this certification helps to assure that government agencies and global enterprises can con...

BullGuard, the consumer cybersecurity company announces the official launch of Dojo by BullGuard, the world’s most comprehensive smart home cybersecurity solution. Dojo is the only consumer cybersecurity product built from the ground up as an enterprise-grade, network security service for the smart home. There are billions of connected Internet of Things devices on the market today – from smart alarms, thermostats, baby monitors, smart appliances, lighting, locks and more. Dojo by Bu...

Tom Langer is the Vice President of Security for BAE Systems. Prior to his current position, Tom served in a number of roles within the security function of BAE Systems and its precursor companies. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Tom has served in a number of leadership roles in professional security associations, and is currently the President of ASIS International. SourceSecurity.com Editor Larry Anderson cau...

Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announces the acquisition of ALERT Protective Services, a residential community security firm based in Sarasota, Florida. Understanding Client Needs “Like ALERT Protective Services, we know the value in offering customers a total security package,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. “That’s what’s special about our new partner. Th...

Thomas Cook has been active in the security industry for 35 years. He has been Hanwha Techwin’s Senior Vice President of Sales for North America since March 2017, and held the position of Vice President of Sales for North America for 5 years. He has led the Hanwha Techwin America Company to be one of the premier video companies in North America. Previously he ran sales in North America for Vicon and Panasonic Video. Cook started in the security industry as a software design engineer and ha...

Fredrik Nilsson is Vice President of the Americas for Axis Communications, overseeing the company’s operations in North and South America and serving on the global management team. In his 20-year career at Axis, he has undertaken various roles in both Sweden and the United States. Since assuming responsibility for the Americas in 2003, revenues have increased from $20M to over $450M. Nilsson has also been instrumental in leading the surveillance industry shift from analog closed circuit te...

Kenneth Hune Petersen has a simple plan for every day: “Get out of bed. Be awesome. Go to bed.” That’s how the upbeat Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Milestone Systems described his typical day during the interview for his current position. Before coming to Milestone (and the video surveillance industry) in 2014, he was senior vice president and head of global sales at SimCorp, a global provider of investment management software and services. SourceSecurity.com Editor Larr...

At the ISC West 2017 exhibition in Las Vegas, CIVINTEC released new generation smart wall readers and Android|Linux smart terminals, which are newly designed with NFC+BLE (Bluetooth low energy) and RS485 OSDP protocol. CIVINTEC uTouch Management Platform uTouch is a programmable and versatile Android smart terminal management platform able to work with NFC and Bluetooth smart phone and biometric technology for multi-application integration. With a highly sensitive 7.0-inch touch scre...

Peter Bergstrom, the CEO and CTO of CIVINTEC Europe, will introduce CIVINTEC company technical service and CRYSTAL new smart card reader and terminals at TRUSTECH 2016 in Cannes. CIVINTEC Company Strategy CIVINTEC have over 10 years’ experience in the development and manufacturing of smart card-related products. CIVINTEC’s company strategy; to provide more than just standard, good-quality products with customizing and modification; has been an ambition for a couple of years now. Th...

CIVINTEC’s strategy has always been to provide quality products and technical services to the security industry, based on the highest level of knowledge. CIVINTEC New European Office “Our aim is to become the number one Company in the world on smart card reader devices”, says Sally Fang, President of CIVINTEC Global Ltd. “The strategy is to be every company’s first choice for OEM/ODM RF-ID devices. We must design products with state-of-the-art technologies to cate...

CIVINTEC Global, a manufacturer specializing in the ISO18092 NFC market, offers its full range of best-in-class NFC devices; including the NFC OEM Reader Module, the NFC desktop reader, the NFC Access Door Reader, NFC portable system and the NFC Android/Linux System with Software Development Kit (SDK). These devices provide advanced capabilities to inspire a range of new NFC applications that create simple, secure connections between devices and smartphones. Near Field Communications (NFC) is a...