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ShotPoint is an acoustic sensor network that incorporates strategically placed nodes Regent Power will be showcasing their Smart City Streetlight that features an integrated camera, Wi-Fi, and gunshot localization system called ShotPoint, developed by intelligent sensing technology provider, Databuoy Corporation.The demonstration will occur at 3940 Industrial Drive, St. Ann, Missouri. This demonstration will be hosted by the St. Ann Police Department and will be on their groun...

Houses of worship have always had special security concerns, as they are uniquely vulnerable open environments In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. Escalating Threats Towards Faith-Based Communit...

All security investments are measured on how they contribute to the shift in mindset Organizations are transforming their security spending strategy in 2017, moving away from prevention-only approaches to focus more on detection and response, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide spending on information security is expected to reach $90 billion in 2017, an increase of 7.6 per cent over 2016, and to top $113 billion by 2020. Spending on enhancing detection and response capabilit...

Nine partners presented in breakout sessions, allowing for interaction and questions AMAG Technology hosted its Security Engineering Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, February 17-20, 2017 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa. The theme for the event was ‘Where Collaboration Meets Success,’ which encouraged more than 80 consultants/engineers, end users, and integrators attending to network and engage in security related discussions about technologies, challenges, and tre...

Delta Scientific MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, introduced a new universal voltage DC power unit for its popular portable MP5000 vehicle barrier. As a result, the MP5000 can now be efficiently deployed in remote locations and areas that have limited power options but requires that same level of functionality that a hard...

The Quick Guides feature easy-to-use tutorials on how to prevent burglary, employee crime, workplace violence The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Johnson Controls, released the Safety and Security Quick Guides, an online platform to educate communities, business owners, and chambers of commerce on steps they can take to ensure a safe, crime-free work environment. Incident Management “We understand that the success of a business depends on...

New Q4 threat intelligence report addresses the evolving science of cyber forensics to identify cyber-attack sources NTT Security issues its quarterly Threat Intelligence Report, which underscores the need for more advanced tools to protect organizations’ data and networks from the evolving tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by cyber-attackers. A topic of considerable public attention is the ability to determine the source of cyber-attacks to determine their...

Physical security leaders seek to minimize network impact while maximising video quality and security When it comes to video surveillance systems, security professionals are most focused on maintaining quality at the right cost, simplifying management, and improving reliability. These findings – from a Razberi Technologies survey of more than 100 security systems integrators and enterprise security leaders – highlight the challenges of cost effectively capturing hi...

The DW Spectrum IPVMS v2.6 helps you quickly find incidents or instantly review an exact date and time Digital Watchdog, a provider of digital recorders, surveillance cameras, and related management software, announced the release of the latest update for DW Spectrum IPVMS. The new v2.6 software adds a powerful new Rapid Review export feature, performance improvements, and support for additional IP cameras. Powerful Features And Easy Usability“Our DW Spectrum software re...

Wide Dynamic Range helps capture details in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that it designs cutting-edge electronic security solutions for educational environments. In addition, Digi’s experts, who are highly knowledgeable about a range of electronic security technologies and their applications in school settings, provide quality support and service to all of their cus...

ShotPoint is a unique sensor system that provides reliable shooter detection and localisation coverage for both indoor and outdoor areas Databuoy Corporation announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Safety Act Designation Protections for their ShotPoint shooter localisation system. The SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) designation extends DHS liability protection for ShotPoint customers with regard to claims re...

ThruVis technology is being enhanced for operators of airports, mass transit systems and other public spaces Digital Barriers, the provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, announces that it has secured a contract with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enhance the capability of the Group’s ThruVis solution for the detection of objects such as weapons and explosives concealed under clothing....

To improve its reliability, COPS opened its second central station in Arizona in 2004 After devastating the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew headed toward the Florida coast as a Category 4 storm packing heavy rain and winds between 130–156 mph. As the entire Southeastern seaboard was stocking supplies, boarding up their windows, bracing for impact, or evacuating, the team at COPS Monitoring was busy enacting an emergency preparedness plan that began over a decade ago. "When...

IoT-based platforms, software analytics, and personal protection devices feature in the Accolades winners ASIS International, an organization for security professionals worldwide, has selected its ASIS 2016 Accolades Award winners. ASIS Accolades Award recognizes the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions featured at the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016), taking place Sept 12-15 at the Orange County...

Specified Symmetry alarms communicate with RISK360 allowing security teams to investigate incidents and produce accurate case management reports AMAG Technology, the security solution manufacturer specializing in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces the integration of AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control software with the G4S RISK360 incident and case management software. The integration delive...

Arteco will demonstrate their event management solutions at ASIS 2016 Arteco, a provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, continues to experience significant adoption of its Video Event Management Solutions (VEMS) in target markets, such as education, critical infrastructure and commercial, and has made a series of critical investments to ensure sustained business success and technology advancement. The company’s growth has continued to accelerate...

Mission Control will give operators a holistic, unified, and map-centric view of security infrastructure Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced Mission Control, a Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualization, and incident management. Designed to work seamlessly with Security Center, the company’s unified security platform that combin...

BriefCam’s Video Synopsis tool tags each incident, allowing operators to isolate individual, relevant incidents for viewing, from a single click Digifort has partnered with BriefCam to offer operators exceptional forensic search and review functionality, from within its open platform video management software (VMS) platform. “Briefcam is a powerful video search tool, which integrates with Digifort’s intelligent data processing to make surveillance systems fa...

Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common platform Arteco’s newly released Event Analytics platform combines the power of analytics software with intuitive video security monitoring to push forward the concept of event-driven intelligence for maximum situational awareness, singling out the most relevant information in the face of a security breach. Events Analytics Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common p...

The ASIS event will bring together local businesses, schools, hospitals & community leaders to discuss security preparedness ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the launch of Security Week, a series of community preparedness and educational events that will be held in conjunction with the organization’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016). Nearly 20,000 security professionals from...

Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System added to PureActiv capability offering PureTech Systems, a manufacturer of a map-based video management system and thermal video analytic software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv® wide area surveillance solution with the Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System from Silent Sentinel. The integration leverages the Aeron Searcher’s compact, rugged, continuous rotation pan-tilt axis,...

Event brings end users, integrators and technology partners together to discuss the surveillance and security needs of educational institutions Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it will partner with Pivot3, a innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, to host the second in its series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialog about the risks that tod...

Constellation for Incident Management pulls out the highest priority threat signals and presents them in an easily-digestible format Haystax Technology, a provider of advanced security analytics and risk-management solutions, announced recently it has released an updated version of its Constellation for Incident Management platform. The core Constellation system is already used by numerous state and local agencies and private enterprises nationwide, and the update delivers add...

Drone finding technology can help mitigate the threat of drone accidents and terrorism Research by Oxford Research Group, describes the threat of high street drones as ‘a game changer in the wrong hands’, the Group’s report The Hostile Use of Drones by Non-State Actors Against British Targets goes on to say, ‘drones will be used as simple, affordable and effective airborne improvised explosive devices’. Drone Prototype A prototype of Panasonic&...

NVR5400 Series has all the advanced benefits that can fulfill the needs for mission-critical application Surveon Technology, the end-to-end IP surveillance solution provider, introduced the newest storage-server NVR5400 Series at IFSEC, offering the best C/P alternative to the current enterprise network video recorder product line. Featuring 12 or 16-bay hot-swappable HDDs and H/W RAID data protection, NVR5400 Series supports 5MP video recording of up to 64 channels and SAS st...

Customers can experience broader IOM Tablet capabilities that can improve access control security increase operational efficiencies SRI Identity™, an SRI International line of business, and Galaxy Control Systems announce that the SRI IOM Access Control Tablet now supports integration with System Galaxy Access Control software. The SRIIOM Access Control Tablet will also now be available through the System Galaxy network of dealers. The integrated capabilities of the IOM...

Visitors will also experience Qognify’s Situator 8.0 PSIM including Operational Intelligence Center and Suspect Search video analytics software Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will be showcasing its market leading and multi award-winning portfolio at IFSEC International. Visitors to stand F950 will experience Qognify’s new next-generation video management system (VMS) - VisionHub, the latest Situation Management solution - Situator 8.0 (including the Operational...

The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association, recently announced the launch of the new Travel Risk Management Maturity Model (TRM3™) Self-Assessment Tool. The update to the TRM3 tool was created in partnership with iJET International thanks to a special task force of GBTA members and industry experts. 20 Percent Of Organizations Lack A Risk Management Plan “This single biggest issue for our members right now is duty of care,” s...

RISK360 is easily configured to meet unique business needs while increasing efficiency and productivity G4S North America & Technology, the nation’s leading security company, recently announced it has released an enhanced version of RISK360™, its award-winning incident and case management software. Increased Efficiency And Productivity Developed by G4S in collaboration with customers who needed a single, customizable application to assess and mitigate risk, R...

VisionHub includes new, robust VMS capabilities, while extending to offer, advanced situational awareness Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced that it will be showcasing its next-generation video management solution (VMS), VisionHub, along with the latest release of its PSIM/Situation Management solution, Situator (release 8.0), at ISC West 2016, taking place April 6-8 in Las Vegas. Holistic Video Centric Security Solution VisionHub is Qognify’s next-gen...