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Terrapinn's The Commercial UAV Show explores future uses and regulation of dones

The Commercial UAV Show will feature case studies on drone deployments in mining, utilities and energy, and search and rescue With their increasing popularity and affordability as well as their almost unlimited applications in civil industries, UAVs or drones are increasingly taking off for commercial missions. How can businesses effectively adopt these unmanned aerial vehicles to save money, time and lives? What will be the best way to manage these drones from the regulatory...

VIVOTEK to exhibit transportation security solutions at INNOTRANS 2016

VIVOTEK will highlight their latest surveillance technologies focused on enabling station operators to acquire and distribute intelligence VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance provider, announces that it will demonstrate its transportation solutions at the INNOTRANS 2016 taking place from September 20 to 23 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Located at Hall 4-1 booth No.105, VIVOTEK will highlight a variety of the latest surveillance technologies focused on enabling station operators t...

HID updates secure identity top trends for 2016 with mobile solutions and IoT in the lead

HID Global services help customers deploy innovative security solutions HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, released a mid-year update to its top 2016 security trends, based on customer insights into key market developments across enterprise, healthcare, banking, and government markets. In the first six months of the year, the company noted continued forward movement in market adoption of mobile solutions and interest in the Internet of Things, as customers p...

Arecont Vision MegaVideo Flex Compact IP Camera Series

Due to its small footprint, the MegaVideo Flex easily fits into a wide range of areas and settings Arecont Vision, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, last week demonstrated the award-winning MegaVideo® Flex camera series during IFSEC International at the ExCel London, along with several examples of the wide range of possible applications that this unique professional surveillance camera supports. MegaVideo Flex IP applications The MegaVideo Flex IP camera...

Wisenet Q cameras feature H.265 compression and unique WiseStream bandwidth efficiency technology

The 24 camera models in the new Wisenet Q series are packed with innovative features such as H.265 compression and WiseStream technology, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality and compression as per to movement in the image. When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology WiseStream technology When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, band...

6Wresearch projects promising India video surveillance market growth 2016-2022

Hikvision, CP Plus, Dahua, Axis Communications, Honeywell and Panasonic accounted for 78% of the total market in 2015 India has emerged as one of the most promising markets for electronic security systems in last six years. Amongst all electronic security systems, video surveillance systems have captured key share of the market. Video surveillance market in India has increased tremendously in recent years on account of rising security concerns, primarily related to terrorism t...

Tyco Security Products improves searching archived video and bandwidth management with exacqVision 7.8

Tyco Security Products increases local client video performance on all exacqVision NVR and client workstations With the release of exacqVision 7.8 video management system (VMS) software, Tyco Security Products increases local client video performance on all exacqVision network video recorders (NVR) and client workstations. exacqVision version 7.8 video management system (VMS) software also includes new direct archive search, camera connection diagnostics, hard disk drive servi...

Edesix wins 2016 Growth Company Team award from British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

The BVCA Awards are an annual celebration of excellence for UK businesses backed by private equity and venture capital Edesix, a global market leader in body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has won a prestigious industry award from the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).The company scooped the 2016 Growth Company Team award for Scotland in association with its VC firm, Panoramic Growth Equity.The BVCA Management Team Awards, produced in association with...

Smiths Detection extends IONSCAN 600 trace detector’s capability to detect narcotics

The IONSCAN 600 provides customers in aviation, ports and borders markets with a more comprehensive detection solution Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN™ 600 trace detector has been enhanced to detect and identify narcotics, in addition to its existing capabilities for explosives. Extending the library of threats to include narcotics will provide customers in the aviation, ports and borders or critical infrastructure markets with a more comprehensive solution to their det...

Sony to showcase latest 4K IP video solutions at IFSEC 2016

Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K At IFSEC 2016, Sony will be showcasing its latest range of IP video solutions to show visitors how video surveillance and monitoring in 4K delivers more detail and extra intelligence in cities, transport hubs, commercial and industrial environments. Sony’s new solutions utilise cutting-edge image capture technology, including state-of-the-art 4K, providing crystal cle...

Delta Scientific offers "Free Barrier Compliance Analysis" to bollard, barrier, barricade or crash gate users

Delta experts will also review any Delta products to find out if they are in need of parts or servicing Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that, from June 1st until September 30th, 2016, it will provide "Free Barrier Compliance Analysis" to users of any Delta bollard, barrier, barricade or crash gate, no matter when installed. Recently, Delta has noted that, after years of u...

Integrated systems specialist PACOM and access control manufacturer PAC at IFSEC 2016

PANCOM and PAC will showcase their product ranges and security solutions, including multi-site integrated systems High level integrated security systems specialist PACOM and access control solutions manufacturer PAC will be exhibiting together at this year’s IFSEC (21st-23rd June at ExCel, London) to showcase their product ranges and security solutions, from multi-site integrated systems to single door controllers. Integrated security management PACOM, a global leade...

Qognify Situator and Vanderbilt SPC Intrusion integration

Qognify/Vanderbilt integration enables optimal handling of scenarios triggered by alarm panels, motion detectors, and other smart intrusion detectors Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that it has completed the integration of Vanderbilt’s SPC Intrusion Detection system with its market-leading Situation Management solution, Situator. The integration was initially designed for a security-conscious customer in the banking sector, and is now available to customer...

ASSA ABLOY’S mechanical to digital journey on stand E1100 at IFSEC 2016

ASSA ABLOY has developed an effective mechanical security digital offering As the security industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will showcase its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016. Mechanical and digital security solutions Visitors can expect ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2016 to be the most impressive to date, as brands such as ASSA ABLOY, Yale, Abloy and Traka, exhibit their s...

Wavestore open platform VMS integrates with Paxton Net2 access control system

The integration of Paxton Net2 with Wavestore's VMS ensures that operators can instantly view video to visually verify access control events “In simple terms, the integration of Paxton Net2 with our VMS ensures that operators can instantly view live or recorded video to visually verify access control events,” said Enrico Bizzaro, Head of Integrations at Wavestore. “However, our respective engineering teams have worked closely together to achieve a level of fu...

Videalert appoints Jonathan Hector as Business Development Manager

Jonathan Hector has over 30 years’ engineering experience with major UK-based organisations Videalert, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of traffic enforcement and management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hector as Business Development Manager. In this new role he will be responsible for developing business opportunities with customers and partners as well as providing technical support for deployments of Videalert solutions.  He will al...

IFSEC 2016: Panasonic Business introduces Aero-PTZ security camera for extreme weather conditions

Panasonic will also showcase its people masking technology and intelligent compression technology Panasonic Business will introduce the industry’s most robust PTZ security camera, designed for the most severe weather conditions and mission critical applications, at IFSEC 2016. Aero-PTZ The rugged Aero-PTZ (WV-SUD638) has Full HD resolution at 60fps with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera features hybrid image stabilisation technology and gyro-sensors, to minimise the...

Tyco Security Products boosts portfolio with Nedap Identification Systems vehicle/driver identification readers

When integrated with the C-CURE 9000 security and event management solution, Nedap's identification readers can identify vehicles and/or people from long-range distances Tyco Security Products introduces the integration of Nedap Identification Systems vehicle and driver identification technology with the C-CURE 9000 security and event management solution, part of Tyco Security Products’ complete physical access control solution.  Identification reader applicat...

Avigilon expands shareholder base by appointing Darren Seed as Vice President, Capital Markets & Communications

Darren Seed is responsible for leading capital markets and investor relations efforts, and corporate communications Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the appointment of Darren Seed to the position of Vice President, Capital Markets & Communications. Mr. Seed's primary responsibilities are to build and maintain strategic relationships with the investment community and to expand Avigilon's institutional shareholder base. In addition to...

ASPI's Dr John Coyne to present on border security at CIVSEC 2016

Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security The head of the Border Security Programme for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Dr John Coyne, has joined the list of quality speakers taking part in CIVSEC 2016. Co-operating on border control Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security and the growin...

ASSA ABLOY announces new commercial access solutions at IFSEC 2016

Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys ASSA ABLOY showcase additions to their core range of card- and key-based access control solutions at IFSEC 2016, in Hall 7, Stand E1100. Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control product lines are also e...

Canon Europe to demonstrate low light capabilities and Clear IR Mode with new VB-M50B network camera at IFSEC 2016

Canon will be joined by Digital Barriers, Ipsotek, and Intelico to demonstrate their expertise in lens technology Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, will be joined by solution providers Digital Barriers, Ipsotek, and Intelico, at IFSEC International (stand F500, London ExCel, 21-23 June) to demonstrate Canon’s expertise in lens technology and how this delivers best-in-class solutions for vertical industries. At the show, Canon will be showcasing its cameras...

Panasonic assures privacy with people masking cameras and software

The people masking solution is available for the 3, 5 and 6 series cameras as well as the WV-SFN480 and for the WV-SFV481 4K cameras Protecting personal data Germany’s Federal Data Protection Act protects individual’s rights to privacy in reference to the handling of their personal data. This means that surveillance images that identify individuals are strictly prohibited by law. The Act is expected to become national law across all EU countries. Panasonic's peop...

Camden Door Controls Universal Grade 1 strikes with stainless steel faceplates

Camden Door Controls CX-ED1079L and CX-ED1079DL electric strikes for cylindrical locksets are setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to introduce two new ‘Universal’ Grade 1 strikes. They come with three stainless steel faceplates designed for ANSI square, round and wood frame...

2016 SIA Government Summit unveils agenda for national security topics

Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on national security topics ranging from drones to transportation security to identity management. The conference is to be held June 15th-17th, 2016, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Centre. Registration is open on the SIA website. Pressing security challenges The SIA Government Summit...

Hikvision to present new surveillance products & cutting edge technologies at Securex 2016

Hikvision will give free presentations on its groundbreaking surveillance engineering at Securex 2016 Hikvision Digital Technology, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will showcase its ground-breaking products and offer free presentations on its cutting-edge surveillance engineering at The Securex Tradeshow on May 24th–26th. Securex, Africa’s leading security and fire exhibition, takes place at the Gallagher...

Farpointe adds MIFARE DESFire EV1 technology by NXP Semiconductors to its line of Delta smart cards

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that it has migrated to MIFARE DESFire EV1, the next generation of smart card technology by NXP Semiconductors, in its line of Delta smart cards. Access control system manufacturers, integrators and dealers will be able to tout greater security over MIFARE Classic smart cards because MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses 128 AES encryption, the same as used by the U.S. federal gov...

IHS predicts smart card shipments to reach 12 billion units by 2020

IHS Technology predicts strong growth for smart cards despite the SIM card market remaining flat The total market for smart cards is forecast to grow from an estimated 8.8 billion shipped in 2015 to almost 11.9 billion in 2020, despite the fact that the SIM card market is expected to remain relatively flat over the next five years. Which vertical markets are driving growth? The key end-user sectors leading growth over the next five years include payment and banking, e-gover...

Critical Communications World 2016: Future technologies, data applications and cyber security to take centre stage

The programme will showcase latest TETRA User case studies and innovations as well as explore Critical Broadband technologies and solutions Following on from last year’s success in Barcelona, Critical Communications World 2016 will bring 4,000 professionals together, and over 150 exhibitors to discuss the latest critical communication developments in an era of data, applications, and emerging technologies. Critical Communications World will deliver leading masterclasses...

Avigilon Corporation reports financial results for first quarter 2016

Avigilon’s year over year sales growth outpaced that of the security industry Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. First quarter 2016 financial highlights Revenue was $69.9 million, an increase of 15% over Q1 2015 revenue of $60.6 million Gross margin was 57%, down from 59% a year earlier Adjusted EB...