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Access control and visitor management are evolving and becoming more rooted in an organisation’s overall physical security structure Government regulations are driving increased security levels for visitor management. Private industry, where the need to manage and monitor visitors is an equally high security priority, is following suit. As a result, access control and visitor management are evolving and becoming more rooted in an organisation’s overall physical sec...

64 of fire and security industry’s young engineers will head to IFSEC 2016 to put their skills against each other in live installation challenge IFSEC International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently announced that all places on the prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition are now filled. 64 of the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers will head to IFSEC International over the 21-23 June 2016 to put their skills against each other in...

eyevis video wall controllers allow the direct display of IP video streams from the majority of IP video manufacturers Flight simulator and security display experts eyevis UK and Antycip Simulation, the leading provider of simulation software, have announced that they are to work more closely together after several successful projects. Solutions for clients in security sector The expanded partnership comes as both companies continue to provide the best solutions for clients...

The ARC Village, brought in association with CSL Dualcom, comprises of 8 exhibition booths surrounding a central networking area Europe’s leading security and fire industry events, IFSEC and FIREX International have recently launched the first ever ARC Village at 2016 shows located at London’s ExCeL on 21st to 23rd June. Providing an incisive platform for the UK’s alarm receiving centres to showcase their technical expertise and services, the ARC Village will...

Linde’s main tasks include expansion of content marketing, global networking of image and sales campaign Holger Linde, 46 years old, born in Hamburg, became the head of marketing for Geutebruck GmbH in Windhagen. Linde views his main tasks in the new position with the worldwide manufacturer of video security solutions as the expansion of content marketing, the global networking of image and sales campaigns and the development of new digital distribution channels. Respon...

Customer service is a vital part of any vendor’s business approach – from theplanning stages, to installation to maintenance of the access control system In today’s highly competitive and technology-rich security marketplace, an organisation’s customer service is as important as the product solution they offer. Let’s face it, you will always remember if the customer service was terrible – or if it was great. Do they go the extra mile or do t...

Portable crash barriers & traffic access control systems allow security integrators to expand their deployments for municipal surveillance and critical infrastructure The Pope does it. The Democratic and Republican National Conventions do it. Leading universities and police departments do it. Just what does this diverse list of people and organisations have in common? They have all used high-security portable barriers at their events with good success. According to manufa...

ASSA ABLOY door handles with built in reader, strike, request-to-exit sensorand door contacts help maintain sterile environment of stainless steel rooms Access control technology has been around for a long time, but security professionals still run into weird problems when designing and installing systems. For example, when a hospital discovered that it was losing $4,000 per patient bed annually in medicines and other supplies, it asked ASSA ABLOY for an access control solutio...

End users are looking to expand access control beyond its traditional role securing perimeter doors. Innovations such as wireless locks, wi-fi, power-over Ethernet (PoE) and panel-less IP architectures are yielding more flexible solutions for a larger range of locking needs both inside and at the perimeter of an enterprise. Donna Chapman, an ASSA ABLOY Integrated Solutions Specialist, notes that new technologies are increasing how many openings are secured in a building from the current 5 to 15...

Cognitec released a new software version for its face recognition technology used in eGates for automated passport control procedures. Latest matching algorithm for recognising passport images FaceVACS-Entry combines smart hardware for facial image acquisition with market-leading software for verification processes, and is ready for integration into electronic gates (eGates) at border control checkpoints. The new software release, FaceVACS-Entry 5.3, includes Cognitec’s latest matching...

Grundig Security’s new 3MP, IP bullet, vandal, dome and box cameras deliver exceptional low light performance and striking image quality, even in adverse lighting conditions. Advanced sensor technology Sony’s Exmor™ CMOS sensor with Ambarella S DSP is core to the new ranges’ performance producing real-time, Full HD, quad video streams. The CMOS sensor offers 50% increased sensitivity in the 850nm IR cameras, with improved colour rendition and colour balance in the visi...

eneo is launching its new 32 channel, standalone network video recorder, the PNR-5332. The NVR provides simultaneous live viewing and recording up to 32 Full HD (2.0MP) video channels in real-time, 25FPS (30FPS in NTSC), with a combined maximum data throughput of 230 Mbps. It includes hybrid functionality, recording up to 16 IP and 16 analogue cameras all together, with a maximum recording resolution of 5.0 MP (2592x1944p pixels) per channel. With 3TB internal storage “The Linux-based NV...

The combined solution consists of Hanwha Techwin’s cameras, SSM video management software and COLDSTORE storage Hanwha Techwin, (formerly Samsung Techwin), the globally renowned manufacturer of video surveillance is introducing a low power, high capacity storage solution in partnership with Veracity, the market leader in IP transmission and surveillance storage. The combined solution, encompassing the latest generation of high definition Hanwha Techwin’s camera...

The new PSSEU will be led by Tony O’Brien who has over 20 years of experience in enterprise solutions Panasonic has recently announced the creation of a new European solutions company that will bring together its various business products and develop world class solutions for its customers, offering a single point of contact and accountability. Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU), a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe, founded on 1 April 2016, develops market s...

IP hardware is enabling customers to break free from proprietary security systems,to embrace the system integration available on open platforms Proprietary, closed systems are the bane of security. Yet they still exist. Robert (Rob) G. Lydic, Global Vice President of Sales for ISONAS, Boulder, Colorado, addresses the importance of open platforms in access control and what it means to systems integration in this exclusive Q&A. Trends in access control technology SourceSec...

With the DF5200HD-IR-ANPR, Dallmeier launches a new special camera whose images are optimised for the automatic recognition of vehicle number plates. The DF5200HD-IR-ANPR is a special camera with integrated IR illumination. The images provided by the camera are optimised for the automatic recognition of vehicle number plates on a SEDOR® ANPR Server appliance. Equipped with advanced sensor and encoder technology Equipped with the most advanced sensor and encoder technology, a powerful IR i...

Access control now includes a strong focus on the data integration side ofthe business, as showcased at this year’s ISC West When the category of physical security emerged many decades ago, it was literally all about locks, hardware and creating barriers such as fences to keep people out. Fast forward to ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas this week, where the focus is on intelligent solutions, smart data, cloud-based access control and incorporating audio, video and a wide r...

Many transformations have occurred that have caused PSIM’s true definition to be misunderstood and miscategorised The evolution of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) over the past ten years has been rapid and transformative. In fact, according to a recent report from marketsandmarkets.com, the global physical security market, estimated to be $65.41 billion in 2015, is expected to reach $105.26 billion by the year 2020. At the forefront of this movement...

UK citizens will vote on June 23rd 2016 on whether to remain within the European Union A significant aspect of the four-month operation leading to the capture in March of Salah Abdeslam, Europe’s most wanted man, is that French and Belgian police worked alongside each other with minimal protocol complications since the countries are not only geographical neighbours but members of the European Union. Abdeslam was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Paris attacks o...

Cities are increasingly connected using information and communication technologies, a trend often referred to as “smart cities.” In much the same way, “safe cities” initiatives are uniting businesses, city officials, law enforcement and other stakeholders in an effort to maximise the safety of businesses and citizens and to minimise theft and crime. Safe cities programmes seek to leverage a variety of resources, including public-private partnerships, to make urban communi...

Axis infrared cameras were integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software Contrary to popular belief, ostriches do not bury their heads in sand when threatened. They ‘hide’ by lying flat on the ground … or run away! But when they are asleep at night, it’s another story. The zookeepers at Dublin Zoo were very concerned about overnight attacks by wild animals on their flamingos and stealing ostrich eggs. The zoo was keen to explo...

Working with accurate and detailed product specifications saves time andreduces the possibility of errors throughout a project They’re coming from every angle. Things that zap your company’s profitability: lower hardware margins, escalating labour costs, simply the cost of doing business. So systems integrators have been looking — and finding — new ways to increase revenues. New sources of revenue are emerging from services and even the administration...

Vanderbilt welcomes these additions to the global leadership team to drive long-term growth & technological advances Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, announced recently it has appointed a number of esteemed security industry and technology professionals to its global executive leadership team. Glen Greer will serve as Director of Product Lines; Kim Loy assumes the...

IDIS, a leading global security company that designs, develops, manufactures, and delivers IP surveillance solutions, announces that it is integrating a range of its market-leading high definition (HD) cameras with world-class video management software (VMS) from Genetec Inc. (Genetec™). Simplifies management of security operations and situational awareness The development – which builds on an established relationship – brings to market a powerful combination of IDIS network...

Women in Security will be a focus at this year's ISC West in Las Vegas, including targeted conference sessions and the Women in Security Forum Breakfast on Friday, April 12. As a preview of the upcoming events, let's revisit an Expert Panel Roundtable on this subject. We asked: How is the role of women in the physical security market changing and expanding?

Konica Minolta entered into share transfer agreement with the major shareholder Dr. Ralf Hinkel Holding GmbH and other shareholders of MOBOTIX AG Konica Minolta, Inc. recently announced that the company has entered into share transfer agreement with the major shareholder Dr. Ralf Hinkel Holding GmbH, and other shareholders of MOBOTIX AG, a German manufacturer of video surveillance systems, regarding the acquisition of the MOBOTIX shares held by them comprising approximately 65...

The video storage boom shows no signs of slowing down. The talk is not typically how much storage; but where and how to store. Locally-housed (on-premises) storage continues to be the most cost-effective, along with providing the most control over your data. However, prior to considering the storage, it is important to look at the robustness of the network, as it is a key factor in making the right decision for storage architecture. It is necessary to know if there is enough...

Energy efficiency extends beyond a company’s running costs vs. its carbonfootprint, to using security technological intelligently to the company’senvironmental advantage Even as manufacturers are becoming greener and innovation is reducing our industry’s carbon footprint , is there more we could be doing? Can we adapt our general operational methods to be smarter and help save the planet? Are we learning from other industries, do we absorb things quickly...

Barriers certified by the US Department of State can be trusted to withstand specified weights and speeds This time of year, in the early spring, there pops up a plethora of trade shows in which security vendors can present their newest marvels to potential customers. Not to be outdone are the barriers manufacturers. Their products will range from a large metal planter to be placed in an area where no traffic is allowed to movable barriers which lower to let a car drive over...

Temperature, dusty and dirty conditions, along with limited access to networkingmakes remote location video surveillance extremely challenging Properly conducting video surveillance for any organisation comes with several challenges. Not the least of which is how to architect a system that finds the right balance between quality, cost and bandwidth impact. This becomes even more challenging in non-traditional, demanding environments that are uncontrolled or highly dispersed, w...