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Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, announces its DS-2TD4035D-25 Bi-Spectrum Thermal PTZ Camera System has been named the 2017 ESX Innovation Award winner in the video surveillance category. DS-2TD4035D-25 Bi-Spectrum Thermal PTZ Camera System "The ESX Innovation Awards recognize innovative technology and excellence in the industry—and identify next-gen products and services that offer significant opportunity for g...

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...

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...

Over the last two decades, there has been a general trend towards the standardization of machine vision interfaces. Not long ago, engineers were required to purchase unique and expensive cables for every camera-to-frame grabber combination, or even camera to PC interface. In some cases, different cameras from the same manufacturer required an entirely different set of cables, resulting in costly upgrades and unsatisfied customers. Camera Link HS Interface Standardization has changed that, maki...

The security software market is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner, Inc. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and managed services, and the prospect of punitive regulations are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software requirements and investments. "The overall security market is undergoing a period of disruption due to the rapid transition to cloud-based...

Matrox Graphics announces its new line of IP KVM products, Matrox Extio 3 Series, featuring both quad- (Extio N3408) and dual-video (Extio N3208) models. To be featured at the Matrox booth (#1973) at InfoComm 2017, Extio 3 sets a new industry standard by securely extending a single 4Kp60 4:4:4 video signal—or four 1080p60 4:4:4 signals—along with keyboard, mouse, stereo audio, and USB 2.0 over standard gigabit Ethernet at unprecedentedly low bit rates. Extio 3 IP KVM Extio 3 IP KV...

Winsted Corporation, a provider of control room console solutions, introduced the new M-View Rize sit/stand monitor wall.Designed specifically for sit/stand consoles and workstations, including Winsted’s Impulse line of consoles, the M-View Rize automatically adjusts the height of the monitor wall as the operator adjusts the height of the console. This feature allows operators to easily maintain proper ergonomics and optimal sight lines, simply by pressing a button.The M-View Rize is avail...

A provider of IP surveillance management software, OnSSI is continually evolving the Ocularis platform to deliver higher levels of performance and value. The integration of OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.3 with S2 Security Corporation’s NetBox software Version 4.9.08 allows the users to bring Ocularis video and events into the S2 NetBox platform. “The integration of Ocularis and NetBox software provides a highly integrated and intelligent video surveillance and access control management p...

Wavestore, the innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS) developer, announces that it has opened a new office, Wavestore Americas Inc., in Montreal, Canada, to service Wavestore’s expanding customer base across the USA and Canada. Expanding Global Footprint In addition to the headquarters in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, the new office space will significantly expand Wavestore’s footprint and support the company’s growth strategy. With a dedicated team of sales and...

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14, 2017. Leading FLIR’s Product And Application Portfolios Mr. Cannon’s extensive and varied leadership experience, together with his proven operational expertise and ability to adapt business strategies to meet evol...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies company, will showcase its video surveillance and city-wide safety solutions—including a new 180-degree CrimeEye unit—at the 27th Annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo to be held on June 7-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City. CrimeEye-RD-2 Video Surveillance Unit “Total Recall Corporation has been a leader in developing the latest in technologically advanced security solutions, and we’re excited to la...

ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) May 10–12 in Québec City, Québec, at the Delta Hotel Quebec City in the Old Town district. With multiple testing’s of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest offered interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the Release Candidate of Profile A for broader access control configuration, which is sch...

Just Add Power (J+P), a provider of Ultra HD over IP, will showcase its award-winning 3G Ultra HD over IP family of transmitters and receivers at InfoComm 2017. Designed for any size UHD distribution and matrixing application, the expanded 3G Ultra HD over IP family offers a variety of devices that enable integrators to mix and match models to better manage their hardware budget on 4K HDMI projects—including 4K HDR distribution.4K Signal Distribution"The 3G Ultra HD over IP family uses the...

Razberi Technologies and Cylance Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement to embed CylancePROTECT software in Razberi ServerSwitchIQ appliances. CylancePROTECT will be integral to the new Razberi CameraDefense solution that, combined with Razberi’s secure appliance architecture, provides comprehensive protection over the server, video management systems (VMS), and camera ecosystem.Leveraging Artificial Intelligence“The physical and network security worlds c...

Quantum Corp. has reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2017 ending Friday 31 March 2017. Quantum is an expert in scale-out tiered storage, archive and data protection, providing intelligent solutions for capturing, sharing and preserving digital assets over the entire data lifecycle. Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results(All comparisons are relative to the fiscal fourth quarter 2016 unless otherwise stated.) Total revenue was $120.8 million, up from $120.0 milli...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and announced the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LNP-2602G-SFP series. High-Density Ethernet Port Connectivity Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology has become popular and there are many devices that are PoE ready: PoE cameras, VoIP phones, wireless radios, and access controllers. These tec...

IndigoVision, a developer of end-to-end video security solutions, announced the appointment of Gary Tryon as Senior Sales Director for USA Southeast Region. Unparalleled Knowledge And Experience With 35 years’ experience selling and deploying security technology globally, Tryon brings a proven track record in building sales teams, creating market leadership positions and building the partner channel with top performing sales revenues. Tryon has a wealth of knowledge specifical...

PureTech Systems announced the delivery of the first ALERT Truck Mobile Surveillance System, a collaborative border surveillance platform designed and sold by PVP Advanced Electro-Optical systems, Inc. (PVPAEO). A key technology included in the platform is the PureActiv long range video analytics, camera control and map-based command and control. The sensor suite, integrated onto a FORD F-150 FX4 Off-road chassis to enable rapid deployment, also includes SRC Inc’s SR Hawk ground surveillan...

Robotic Assistance Devices, an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, announced it has named Matt Klock as Vice President of Sales for its US-based operations. Klock is responsible for the development and execution of RAD’s business development strategies and will provide skilled sales leadership for RAD's solutions and growing sales team. Client Relationship Development Experience Klock will be instrumental in achieving RAD’s strategic sales initiatives with a primary...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced that former U.S. President George W. Bush will address attendees at the opening of the ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place 25th – 28th September, 2017, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Sharing Insights On Decision Making The four-day event, which will draw 22,000 security professionals from across the globe, also features keynotes fr...

Ocularis 5, the latest video management software (VMS) solution from OnSSI, now supports a dewarping plug-in for ACTi 360° cameras with panoramic views.Distortion-Free Live Video“Clearly, 360-degree cameras provide increased surveillance area coverage, but the images can be difficult to view without dewarping solutions,” said Mulli Diamant, VP of International Business Development, OnSSI. “With the integration of ACTi’s dewarping plug-in, images from their wide-angle...

Rajant announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications. Kinetic Mesh delivers communication and video backhaul capabilities, supporting public safety, border security, search and rescue, and site survey applications, among others. Operating Multiple Aircrafts Concurrently One of the first to capitalize on these latest advances is xCraft, a ma...

Arecont Vision, the provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces that Code Blue Corporation has recently joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Code Blue Corporation is the manufacturer of emergency communication solutions in their industry, and Arecont Vision cameras are successfully installed with Code Blue products in a wide variety of verticals and applications. “More and more customers are enjoying the value of integrating cameras with our signature Help...

ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will speak at the annual conference of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) on May 7-9, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. The IAPSC’s 2017 conference focuses on how the scope of a security consultant’s role is changing as the physical security industry evolves to address such issues as cyber/IT threats and crowd secu...

Quantum Corp. announces the appointments of Adalio Sanchez and Marc Rothman to Quantum’s board of directors. Sanchez is a 35-year information technology industry veteran who spent most of his career at IBM Corp., including 16 years in senior executive and global general management roles. He is currently president of S Group Advisory LLC, a firm providing expertise and management consulting services. Rothman is executive vice president and chief financial officer at VeriFone Inc., responsib...

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, has recently signed on to 100% Talent: The Boston Women’s Compact, a first-in-the-nation, business community-driven effort to level the playing field for working women. By signing the 100% Talent Compact, Tyco Security Products has joined forces with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, a public-private partnership between the City of Boston and Boston University, and close to 200 other Boston-area employers to close the gender wage...

Anixter, Tri-Ed, and CLARK announced the continuation of Tri-Ed’s highly successful Stadium Tour training & networking events in cities across the U.S., during the 2017 baseball season. These one day events feature technical trainings and exhibits from the security industry’s leading suppliers, dinner, and an exciting night out at the ballgame."Our Stadium Tours provide valuable educational and demo opportunities, while also allowing security dealers and integrators to network wi...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports Up To 2,000 SIP Devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...

Optimizing network infrastructures is a key requirement toward realizing business objectives Rajant and Mitsui USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced that they will jointly develop and market Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, and extensive information assurance and security expertise to solve the advanced communications challenges of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), drones, V2V (vehicle to vehicle), and other au...

AB405 is designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link stability cannot be compromised ABonAir, the provider of wireless microwave link solutions for professional cameras that holds the industry record of 7msec video delay, reveals at NAB 2017 its new system - the AB405. This new wireless video system enables camera teams to wirelessly transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB vans. AB405 is designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link sta...