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The SeeTec Cayuga R9 product version will be presented to customers in realistic themed areas At this year's Security trade fair in Essen, SeeTec will be presenting video management applications for a wide range of areas and industries. The focus will be on solutions, with the new SeeTec Cayuga R9 product version presented to customers and partners in realistic themed areas. SeeTec VMS applications From 27th to 30th September, SeeTec will be demonstrating typical video solut...

The PSIA will demonstrate a new application for its PLAI profile, providing critical infrastructure protection The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) will demonstrate two new use cases at ASIS 2016, addressing cybersecurity and building automation. Cyber-attacks, one of the issues currently challenging security professionals, are getting significant attention in the industry. The PSIA will demonstrate an exciting new application for its Physical Logical Access...

Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the newest high-end devices, plug in, and expect to be wowed A well-developed surveillance system can give a single security guard the power to see what otherwise might take a hundred pairs of eyes to see. But what happens when all the components are all connected and powered up, and the resulting image on the screen is, well, indiscernible, or, at the very least, terribly pixelated? Many end-users shell out the cash to acquire the...

The 62nd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits will run from September 12 to September 15 in Orlando, Florida. ASIS estimates that the Seminar may attract more than 20,000 security professionals to the Orlando Convention Center, where the event is being held. Giving back to the host community The Seminar always has a major economic effect on the host community. This year, ASIS will inaugurate a programme called Security Week, which is designed to give something back to the Sem...

Kentec will feature Syncro and Sigma ranges with demonstrations of the Taktis range at Security Essen 2016 Visitors to Security Essen 2016 will be able to see some of the latest fire safety products from one of the leading manufacturers of fire detection and alarm control panels; Kentec Electronics Ltd. Their extensive range of EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional and Extinguishant Fire Control Panel S...

  Winning full engagement from your prospects is tougher today than ever before thanks to the Internet   For months, maybe years, you’ve worked to secure an appointment with a prospective customer.  You’ve utilised your network, and shown persistence. You’ve consulted with your boss, brainstormed with your peers, and even asked for advice from your friends. You’ve given it every ounce of energy you have, and finally… finally, the...

There’s no better indication that robots are the next big thing in security than the formation of the industry organisation known as Robolliance. It’s billed as “a forum for technology partners and industry experts in robotics, surveillance and security to advance the understanding and awareness of the Autonomous Robotics marketplace.” Founded by Sharp Electronics Corp, its members include some of the biggest names in security and technology including Bell and Howell, R...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in the United States fosters health insurance coverage for workers and their families, and requires national standards for electronic health care transactions.   The law’s privacy provisions include protection of information related to any individual’s health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care. There are also additional health privacy laws specific to California. Inter...

Sometimes you see it coming and want to scream out: “Don’t do that.” We all make mistakes, but it’s hard to sit and watch others as they go down the wrong path. It’s especially difficult when the errant party is a customer, and when their wrong move might somehow end up reflecting badly on you as a technology or security systems provider. Much better to anticipate the problem by expecting the possible mistake before it happens. We asked this week’s Expert Pane...

What's the White Paper about? The mobile industry is known as one of the most innovative and fast-paced and what we have seen in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable. This rapid growth is affecting the underlying technologies and standards in mobile devices as more people use their devices in their daily life and new applications are developed. This white paper from HID Global explores the essential elements in successfully implementing mobile access, fr...

Temperatures ranging between -40°C and -5°C, storm wind speeds of more than 100 km/h, constant daylight during summer and darkness during winter. This must be Antarctica. This is where the Belgian Princess Elisabeth Antarctic base is situated, the first "zero emission" polar research station which was designed, built and operated by the International Polar Foundation (IPF). Since the station went into service on February 15, 2009, it has been already hosting a multiple of scientific pro...

The TAV Ludwigslust waste incineration plant makes an important contribution to sustainable waste management for approximately 240,000 citizens from the municipal districts of Ludwigslust and Parchim. At its sites in Ludwigslust, TAV collects enormous amounts of waste that is continuously compressed and prepared for further transport to the incinerators. This activity is not without danger, as there is a constant risk of spontaneous combustion. To prevent the development of spontaneous fires in...

Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions The security industry has changed a lot in recent years. Many will remember a time not so long ago when it was about buying boxes/pieces of tin, opening them up and installing them. Today, we find ourselves in a world where we all need to talk less about products and more about solutions. Despite this, there is still an inclination to put everything in a ‘box’...

The Vanderbilt and ESI ally ensures SPC intrusion detection solution within CMS environments Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that the integration of its SPC intrusion detection solution within central monitoring stations (CMS) has just become easier thanks to a landmark partnership with security software solutions developer, European Systems Integration (ESI). This has resulted in the first completely Internet protocol (IP) enabled en...

Purpose-built SkyHawk surveillance drives support multiple cameras operating around-the-clock, delivering safety, security and peace of mind Seagate is celebrating 10 years of purpose-built drive innovation in the surveillance industry by introducing new SkyHawk surveillance drives. Optimised to support multiple cameras operating around-the-clock, SkyHawk drives maximise surveillance watchfulness and security by reliably storing every frame of video their surveillance systems...

SALTO’s BLE enabled access control increases efficiency and convenience for end users in any vertical SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest security innovations — including new BLE enabled products — at the annual ASIS International Conference to be held in Orlando, Sept. 12th-15th. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology “SALTO’s emphasis on incorporating mobile access Bluetooth Low Energy...

The CEM AC2000 integration with Aperio® Wireless Locking Technology provides a way to add the flexibility of wireless locks to any door in an AC2000 secured facility Tyco Security Products have announced that the latest version of AC2000 access control and security management software from CEM Systems is integrated to ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locking technology. The CEM AC2000 integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio® Wireless Locking Technology provides customers wi...

Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451 at ASIS International 2016 Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will showcase its portfolio at ASIS International in Orlando Florida, September 12th-14th. With significant advancements to its security portfolio, Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451.   VisionHub VMS The new next-generation, web-based VisionHub is the winner of the Security Industry Associati...

IT access control offers significant cost savings per unit or door as less hardware is required to cover a large area Over the last several years, there has been a revolution in access control methodologies including increased integration with video management software and video surveillance capabilities that better protect businesses and enterprise applications. But nowhere is the integration space more progressive in scope than the collaboration between the IT department and...

In case of the beavers, a huge filming crew being present was not favourable, since they are very timid and nocturnal Producers from EMS FILMS in Amsterdam used Bosch cameras for shooting the documentary “Holland – Natuur in de Delta” which appeared in Dutch cinemas in September 2015. However, the local conditions were not suitable for regular recording cameras. Therefore, Bosch Security Systems was contacted to provide an alternative solution. “Hollan...

Distributors have traditionally played an important role in the physical security market, ensuring ready availability of products that systems integrators need to complete their projects. But a changing industry has had dramatic impact all along the supply chain of which distributors are a critical link. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the role of distributors changing in the market, and what is the impact?

Creating and accessing intelligence is increasingly part of the mission of corporate security departments, and of Safe Cities applications. Such capabilities were previously the domain of military and government applications, but the same approaches used to provide intelligence from military bases can also be applied to Safe Cities and corporate security projects. Edge360 is a six-year-old company with roots in the military and Department of Defence surveillance. Now, Edge360 is looking to app...

Dennis Sage Home Entertainment, Phoenix, is a best-in-breed audiovisual contracting services firm that gradually began expanding its offerings to security several years ago. After testing the waters, hiring experienced technicians and learning about the parallels with its current business, the company made a successful transition. Now, Dennis Sage, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is also counting on heightened customer engagement and stickier clients as he moves into the role of t...

Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police to protect UK cities from the threat of terrorism Securitas UK has joined a select group of organisations to be accredited by NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) to deliver its Project Griffin counter terrorism awareness initiative to their own staff. Protecting UK cities and communities Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police in 2004 to protect UK cities and communities from the threat...

The HF-12M lenses can resolve the high resolution of up to 12 megapixels with a pixel pitch of 2.1µm FUJIFILM Europe GmbH has announced the launch of new Fujinon HF-12M series as top-of-the-range machine vision lenses for use in inspection and measurement applications in production lines. The HF-12M lenses can resolve the high resolution of up to 12 megapixels with a pixel pitch of 2.1µm. All models of the new series maintain the high level of even sharpness from...

Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, Vanderbilt has caused a buzz in the security industry Vanderbilt will attend Security Essen for the first time this year, and will be exhibiting the latest developments across all three of its product ranges – Access Control, Intruder Detection and Video surveillance. Recent activity Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens 15 months ago, Vanderbilt has caused quite a buzz in the security industry....

(Image credit: Antonio Scorza / Shutterstock.com) The era of the “killer robot” hasn’t arrived, exactly, but it may not be far off. Police and the military have been using these machines for decades now to disarm bombs and provide reconnaissance in areas where it would be risky to send officers or soldiers. When Dallas Police equipped a robot with an explosive device and sent it in to take out a sniper who had killed five officers, it raised eyebrows and conjured images of a...

A lot has changed in the last 15 plus years in the security industry, including the ability to process and analyse Big Data. The growth rate of data has reached an astounding pace. Today, best estimates are that about 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced every day—that’s 2.5 followed by a staggering 18 zeros! The volume of data feeding into businesses is so vast, the only means available to leverage this data to drive decision making is to harness the power of a Business I...

  The security industry as a whole is migrating from the historical mechanical lock to the newest technology of electronic locks Mechanical locks and keys date back thousands of years and have undergone many changes, but the industry’s transition to electronic locks might be the most important, lasting, and surprisingly affordable security and safety change of all. The objective behind the creation of locks so long ago remains: to control a value on the other side...

The Award was presented to Ian Trayling of AlertSystems by TDSi Managing Director, John Davies Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has awarded AlertSystems its ‘Platinum Partner of the Year Award’ for 2016. The Award was presented to Ian Trayling of AlertSystems and recognises the expert installer for its close partnership with the security manufacturer. Successful partnership Having received the award, Paul Brake Joint Managing Director of AlertSystems said,...