Surveillance & Security News for March 2019

Pearson VUE, the pioneer in computer-based testing, and IDEMIA, the pioneer in Augmented Identity, have partnered to develop and deploy enhanced ID verification solutions across Pearson VUE’s robust range of secure global test delivery options, used by leading organizations around the world. This partnership aligns two market leaders in their pursuit of effective and accurate identity verification for both remote and in-person testing, which further expands Pearson VUE’s ability to...

After the successful study and publication of its book ‘False Alarm Study’, the Fire Division of Euralarm recently decided to continue the study and ask its Technical Group False Alarms (TG False Alarms) as to how the reduction of false alarms can be further progressed. A new European standard might be one of the proposals. Studying False Alarms In Fire Detection  False alarms from fire detection and fire alarm systems is a topic that Euralarm’s Technical Group False Ala...

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Booth number: 8045 Costar Technologies, Inc. is a public company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a full range of products for the video surveillance and machine vision markets. Costar consists of five operating companies: Arecont Vision Costar, CohuHD Costar, Costar Video Systems, Innotech, and IVS Imaging. The combined product portfolio consists of surveillance cameras, video surveillance systems, recorders, monitors, lenses, cables, accessories, and cloud-enabled services...

Booth number: 12089 At this year's ISC West, VIVOTEK USA, Inc. will be showcasing their 180⁰/360⁰ product line plus other general form factors with new features and benefits, including a cybersecurity application embedded onto the cameras, crowd detection, smart motion detection, tailgating, and many more. In addition to IP cameras, VIVOTEK will display a comprehensive product line that also includes NVRs, video receivers, video servers, PoE switches, and video management software. Q: What W...

Raytheon Company (RTN) and German sensor specialist HENSOLDT, both globally renowned air traffic radar providers, are on path to provide two European customers integrated air surveillance radars that combine HENSOLDT’s next-generation primary airport surveillance radar (ASR-NG) and Raytheon’s Mode S monopulse secondary surveillance radar (Condor Mk 3). World Air Traffic Management Congress 2019 As reported by both companies at World Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress 2019 in Mad...

IONODES, a market innovator in dedicated IP video appliances, announced that it has joined the Genetec Technology Partner Program as a Silver Partner. Genetec is a global provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. IONODES’ Secure Display Stations, which offer a secure and reliable video wall and spot monitor solution, is now fully integrated with Genetec Security Center. The integration is available as of Security Center 5.7 Service Releas...

At ISC West this year, on booth 11099, Veracity will be demonstrating its expanded suite of COLDSTORE solutions, from the new COLDSTORE 2U delivering 112TB video storage in a compact rack-mounted space up to the COLDSTORE Colossus, the 4U, 45-bay, 630TB video storage solution. The COLDSTORE family offers unique benefits including a 10x increase in hard disk life and power savings of 90%+. In fact, Colossus, with 630TB and 45 disks, consumes less than 80W of power! This gives the COLDSTORE range...

Dundee’s rejuvenated waterfront has breathed new life into the city, and not far from the new V&A Museum building is Foxlake Dundee, an exciting new water sports facility. Taking advantage of the regenerated docks area, Foxlake Dundee offers cable wakeboarding – where boarders are propelled by an electric cable rather than a boat – paddle boarding and Scotland’s first urban Aqua Park. Hikvision Thermal Video Solution Foxlake Dundee was the second Foxlake water park...

Korea’s video surveillance provider, IDIS, will be connecting with installers and integrators at The Security Event (Birmingham NEC, 9-11 April, Stand SE68) to explore new opportunities for project partnerships. The company’s focus on working closely with installers delivering more profitable, advanced video surveillance projects has seen its UK sales grow by 78% over the last year. Easy-To-Source Video Solutions IDIS is focusing on helping accredited, specialist video surveillance...

Dragos, Inc., provider of the industrial industry’s most trusted asset identification, threat detection and response platform and services, announces the acquisition of Atlanta-based NexDefense, a provider of industrial controls system (ICS) visibility technology. As part of this announcement, the company also introduces Dragos Community Tools, a set of free assessment tools to help organizations of all sizes around the globe forge the path forward towards comprehensive ICS security. NexD...

ASIS International, the association of security management professionals, released the ASIS Private Security Officer Selection and Training (PSO) Guideline (ASIS PSO-2019) which provides recommendations for establishing and managing a program for the selection and training of private security officers.  The new Guideline is critical as the private security industry employs millions of security officers across the nation to protect people, property, information, and other key assets. Applic...

Serving a large geographical area of the North Island of New Zealand, the Waikato District Health Board (Waikato DHB) provides hospital and community-based health services to a population of nearly 400,000 people. With a wide range of security needs that include protecting staff and patients, securing high-risk facilities, restricting unauthorized access to medication and medical equipment, and streamlining contractor and car park management, Waikato DHB required a security solution that could...

Pelco by Schneider Electric, the trusted global provider of end-to-end video security solutions, will be exhibiting products, solutions, and services for several market segment applications at ISC West 2019, held in Las Vegas from April 10-12. Pelco is shaping the future with leading technologies such as Cloud Services, Automatic License Plate Recognition, 4K imaging capability, and advanced deep learning-based analytics. Pelco will showcase VideoXpert Video Management System (VMS) platform enh...

As digital transformation accelerates and touches more aspects of business operations, ASIS International is working to provide educational opportunities that security practitioners need to stay on top of those rapid developments. It’s a mission that will drive the ASIS Europe 2019 meeting, ‘From Risk to Resilience,’ this month (March 27-29) in Rotterdam. “What makes the event special is how it covers the full spectrum of security risks that organizations face, and...

Global access control and perimeter security solutions provider, Gallagher Security is recruiting new channel partners to distribute and install its product range – and is using a major new exhibition to step up the hunt. Signing New Channel Partners Gallagher Security (Europe) will devote its stand (SE163) at The Security Event from 9-11 April 2019 at The NEC Birmingham to sign up new channel partners with a compelling pitch. New general manager, Richard Huison believes Gallagher offer...

Genetec Inc, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has become the fastest growing providers of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, according to a recently-released report by IHS Markit. According to the report ‘ANPR and Detector Sensors Report – 2018’, Genetec has now become a top 5 global provider of ANPR technology for surveillance applications (which includes ANPR for access control, trave...

Booth number: 26041 March Networks is a global provider of video surveillance and video-based business intelligence solutions. Their product portfolio is end-to-end, ensuring that customers can deploy comprehensive solutions designed to help them address real business challenges and improve performance. At ISC West this year, March Networks will be showcasing new hosted services, new PTZ cameras and additional offerings. Attendees will also be encouraged to discover their solutions for banking...

Booth number: 18037 Hikvision will showcase a wide-range of its video surveillance solutions and security products such as its DarkFighterX dual-sensor with patented bi-spectral fusion technology for low light color imaging; thermal technology for critical perimeter applications, as well as preventive maintenance through temperature alarming and fire detection; specialty solutions for vertical markets including retail, education, gaming and commercial real estate with tailored products and valu...

Booth number: 20031   Pelco is highly invested in providing end-to-end video surveillance solutions for customers, so this priority will remain the same in 2019 and beyond Pelco’s priorities for 2019 at ISC West are informed by worldwide trends in the security industry. As a result, Pelco will be focusing on enhancing cloud connectivity and cybersecurity for their customers. In addition, VideoXpert is Pelco’s best-selling video management solution, so this system will be t...

Booth number: 20060 FLIR Systems is a provider of advanced thermal, video and sensor technologies designed to meet complex border, critical infrastructure, safe city and commercial enterprise needs. FLIR’s signature products include thermal cameras, visible light cameras, radars, video management systems, and physical security information management solutions. Saros DH-390 enables integrators to offer remote video monitoring services and increase their recurring monthly revenue At ISC We...

Booth number: 22031 This year at ISC West 2019, Avigilon Corporation will be showcasing some of its most advanced video, artificial intelligence, video analytics, access control and cloud solutions. Avigilon will be demonstrating how these technologies are redefining how customers utilize data in order to help them gain actionable information. On display at the booth will be the launch of Avigilon’s latest video management software and a preview of next-generation camera line Through the...

Booth number: 26061 Genetec Inc. is a technology company with a broad solutions portfolio that encompasses security, intelligence, and operations. The company’s flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition, communications, and analytics. Genetec also develops cloud-based solutions and services designed to improve security and contribute new levels of operational intelligenc...

Booth number: 20043 ISONAS, now part of the Allegion family of brands, is an IoT solution for physical access control with a purely IP-based reader-controller driven from a fully featured access control software hosted in the cloud. ISONAS has been revolutionizing access control with this simple solution and is a leading manufacturer of Pure IP Access Control hardware. The open architecture hardware can be paired with their cloud-hosted software or with any full-featured access control solution...

Booth number: 26089 ComNet USA will be displaying its wide range of fiber optic video, data and audio transmission products as well as a broad fiber optic, copper and wireless Ethernet products at ISC West 2019. Q: What Was The First Year Your Company Exhibited At ISC West? Please Share Your Remembrances Of That Experience?ISC West 2009 was the first year ComNet exhibited ISC West 2009 was the first year ComNet exhibited. We were a brand-new company, having come to market in 2008. We promot...

Booth number: 16115 Arteco is a global provider of event-driven intelligence solutions with a focus on ease of use and event management. Arteco's Video Event Management Software is designed to help users gain the most relevant video and security information at any given time by identifying critical events and areas of interest.  Arteco’s research and development initiatives have united world-class, state-of-the-art video analytics and video management onto a single platform to...

Booth number:  8037 Boon Edam is an over 140-year-old global market provider in entry solutions, headquartered in the Netherlands, with over 20 subsidiaries worldwide. They offer a full range of security turnstiles, security revolving doors and mantrap portals as well as architectural revolving doors and have extensive expertise in managing the movement of people through many types of buildings across all industries. Boon Edam works with customers to determine their exact requirements and...

A total overhaul of care and safeguarding measures at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust’s mental healthcare facilities was required following historic failures, including preventable deaths in 2012 and 2013. A root-and-branch reform program was put in place to improve care, ensure transparency and cut risks. A comprehensive video surveillance solution was sought to underpin these efforts. The first phase project required complete video capture and recording at the Ravenswood House faci...

Visitors to The Security Event will be among the first to see live demonstrations of some of the latest products to be launched by Tyco, the security division of Johnson Controls. A wide range of access control, intrusion and video products from the American Dynamics, Exacq, Illustra, Bentel, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech, Software House and Visonic brands, which are supplied under the Tyco umbrella, will be on show on stand SE102. These include: Access Control Credential iotega, an all-in-one sm...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, working alongside Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale, is pleased to announce the completion of a highly-anticipated security system upgrade for Junior Achievement of South Florida (JASF) at the organization’s JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion (JA World). JA World is located on the Broward College North Campus in Coconut Creek, Florida. With over 6...