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Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has added Near Field Communication (NFC)-readable tags to its rapidly expanding SlimFlex™ Tag portfolio of pliable, high- durability tags. The SlimFlex Tag family has gained wide acceptance in UHF RFID applications due to the tags’ flexible yet robust thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) housings. Today, high frequency (HF) systems can also take advantage of the...

How often have you been caught in the midst of animated chatter and swept up in the anticipation of "the next big thing in X", only to look back and think it was all overhyped? It happens everywhere and with everything, from pop culture films and new budding artists, to aspects in professional industries such as new consumer products and technology. The security industry certainly has its share of overhyped technology. We asked some of our Panellists on their thoug...

Security Essen 2014 attendees can see live Aperio® integrations running on the floor at multiple ASSA ABLOY partner OEM stands Innovation in wireless access control is on display at Security Essen 2014, thanks to ASSA ABLOY. The global leader in door opening solutions showcases Aperio®, SMARTair™ and eCLIQ™ in Hall 11, Stand 304. According to a recent survey by ASSA ABLOY and ifsecglobal.com, almost 80% of security managers say reducing energy consumpt...

If you had a super power, would you use it for good or evil? The question might typically be the subject of vigorous debate among third graders, but it’s also a question that comes up when you consider technology. Sometimes the benefits of technology are almost like super powers. As much as we seek to apply the powers of technology to security, there is also a criminal element that stands ready to use them with evil intent. Such is the case with drones. We have previously mentioned the po...

Matrix SATATYA HVR1624P is a 24 channel enterprise-grade Hybrid Video Recorder which offers the benefits of a highly mature Analogue solution and security enhancements of IP solution. Organisations already using analogue video surveillance can protect their existing investment in cameras and wiring and add IP cameras at new or critical points. For new video surveillance projects, Matrix SATATYA HVR allows mixed use of analogue cameras and IP cameras depending on various factors like image qualit...

Similar to schools, airports and other semi-public facilities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are grappling with the new reality that dictates stronger and more enforceable access restrictions. In these new circumstances, the need for security must be balanced with the individual’s need to easily move about the hospital by allowing medical staff, visitors or contract workers to go about their business with relative ease. In this article, Ajay Jain, President and CE...

Exhibitors will demonstrate the utilisation of new aerosol extinguishing systems, fire suppression installations against beginning explosions Messe Essen will once again become the global marketplace for civil security. At the premier global fair Security Essen, more than 1,000 international exhibitors will show the innovations in the sector - in this respect, no fewer than two halls (1 and 7) will be dedicated to fire protection. There, 140 exhibitors will present innovat...

Anixter International’s acquisition of Tri-Ed could help to accelerate implementation of IP video and access control by small and mid-sized dealer/integrators. In announcing the $420 million acquisition, Anixter emphasized the opportunity to expand its IP business through the new Tri-Ed customer base that has previously been more focused on analogue video as well as access control, intrusion detection and fire/life safety. It’s just one of the opportunities for Anixter to leverage t...

NCT CBRNe Europe 2014 conference will provide in-depth knowledge on interoperability of CBRN Special Forces in Europe With only weeks to go before the worldwide #1 CBRN Defence Event Series is coming to Germany, the list of attendees gets longer. A first glimpse at the agenda will show you that during inside and outside demonstrations delegates will have an outstanding opportunity to get first hand insights into state of the art reconnaissance and decontamination vehicles oper...

It used to be that the word “lockdown” was only ever used in reference to an emergency protocol to restrict movement in a prison environment. Today however, the term is in common usage in educational and other environments to describe measures taken under certain conditions of threat. In this article, Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans, explains that lockdowns, along with building evacuation and sheltering procedures, are an integral part of a...

Editor's Note: HDcctv Alliance has announced that Dahua has opened its patented HDCVI technology to the global video surveillance industry as the basis for HDcctv's AT 2.0 standard. For additional elaboration on what the move means to the growing market for higher-resolution CCTV, we approached Todd Rockoff, chairman and executive director of HDcctv Alliance. SourceSecurity.com: How is HDcctv AT 2.0 superior to HD-SDI or other previous approaches? Todd Rockoff:  When i...

Seeing surveillance cameras everywhere is becoming more of a norm these days, especially for large cities such as London, New York and Beijing.  Many members of the public have their reservations about this for privacy reasons. Often, this can be solved through educating the greater public about security technologies. However, concerns still remain that such captured data can fall into the "wrong hands". Surveillance footage is meant to be used for security purposes only, bu...

RIVA extends its product line and offers now two new compact cameras with remote focus and zoom control. Thus, both new cameras can be installed and re-adjusted quickly and easily with a few simple mouse clicks. The new compact dome camera RC3402HD-6311IR is an enhancement of the RC3402HD-6211IR. Both dome cameras are especially suited for indoor usage. Compared to the previous model, which achieves an illumination distance of up to 15 meters with 10 integrated high power LEDs, the new RIVA®...

Winsted’s EnVision Console is available with a one, two or three tier slat wall Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East is returning to Security Essen, exhibiting its radical EnVision Command Console. Visitors can see EnVision’s range of operational benefits first-hand on Winsted’s stand no. 502A, hall 3 during the four-day event. EnVision has been described as Winsted’s next-generation console, built for today&rsq...

How much is the security risk each time an employee leaves a company? Unfortunately, many enterprises don’t manage the risk very well. Often, processes for cancelling passwords or retrieving physical assets may be slipshod, or even non-existent. Research by IS Decisions highlights the problem: Over a third (36 percent) of desk-based workers in the United States and the United Kingdom are aware of having access to a former employer’s systems or data after leaving an organisation. The...

Allegion is changing the way commercial building owners and tenants think about interior building access Allegion plc is highlighting its innovation pipeline, advancements in technology development, and additions to the company's safety and security product portfolio. Electronic locks will be a major component in the evolution of connected and smart-building applications. One product leading the way in the residential sector is the Schlage®Touchscreen Deadbolt. In June, t...

Geutebruck's video security system is in operation 365 days a year, 24 hours a day If it has value, it will be stolen. This holds especially true for luxury and lifestyle products. For this reason, Geutebruck provides security solutions for Stadt-Parfümerie Pieper outlets, Germany's largest owner-operated perfume chain. Founded in 1931 as "Seifen Pieper", today the company offers a wide range of branded products. None of the big names are missing. The 130 perfumeries sel...

How often is security used as a selling point? You don’t see it very often. Generally greater security is seen as a necessary evil, a corporate “cost.” Interesting, therefore, to see a company hoping that greater security can help turn around a flagging brand. In this case, security is related to identity protection, and the company is Blackberry. Blackberry recently signed an agreement to purchase Secusmart, a company that specialises in secure communication for governments,...

Taking centre stage will be Siemens’ Aliro access control, Vectis iX IP-based video recording solutions and SPC intruder alarm range Security Products from Siemens has announced that it will be exhibiting at Security Essen 2014, which takes place between 23rd-26th September at Messe Essen, Norbertstraße, Germany. Security Products from Siemens will be situated in the Mailand suite, in the congress Centre. Taking centre stage will be three of the latest additions t...

With economic ups and downs, the global population finds itself responding and adapting in different ways to these changes. There is no doubt that changes in the economy will lead to changes in buying practices across all industries, and the security industry is by no means an exception to this. In times of economic growth, individuals and organisations will be more inclined to "splash the extra cash" on the best of the best. Whether it be deploying several new surveillance cameras in an e...

14 companies out of the 95 applications will go into the final round for the "Oscar of Security Technology" An initial preliminary decision about the Innovation Award at the world's premier fair has been taken two months before Security Essen 2014. The expert jury for the Security Innovation Award chose the top candidates from 95 applications. 14 companies will now go into the final round for the "Oscar of Security Technology". Every two years, Messe Essen distinguishes pionee...

Threats such as Mifare hacking, the General Data Protection regulation coming in 2016, and the need for security to integrate with other IT-based systems – these are just some of the challenges security manufacturers and system users have to deal with and respond to. Daryn Flynn, Business Development Manager at Nedap Security Management, states that external factors such as these do provoke change in physical security systems, but it’s reactive change. In the...

High-sensitivity aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) excel at providing very early warning of fires. Because of their high sensitivity chamber, their ability to cover large areas, and their ability to detect smoke in high-airflow environments, ASDs are ideal solutions for many common smoke detection applications. New ASD technology is enabling fire system designers to solve a much broader range of fire detection challenges, enabling them to take aspiration anywhere. In this art...

Remy is being recognised for leading INSIDE Secure through a strategic business transformation INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices announced recently that the company CEO, Remy de Tonnac, has been named a finalist for Executive/CEO of the Year in the 6th Annual 2014 Golden Bridge Awards. Remy is being recognised for leading INSIDE Secure through a strategic business transformation. As a result, the company grew successful...

Highlighting China’s Video Surveillance Giants, this is the third in a series of articles on the growing international presence of China’s top three video surveillance/CCTV companies. See the other articles on Hikvsion and Dahua. Zheijiang Uniview Technologies Co., headquartered in Hangzhou, has 29 offices all over China and holds a third-place market share in the Chinese domestic market. In the security market since 2005, the company has roots in IT and telecom and has been an ind...

AdvanceGuard reference sites include: Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Valencia in Spain, and Bristol Airport in the UK Navtech Radar, is now the world leading supplier of radar based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) for airports. Having installed 16 AdvanceGuard solutions, and with a considerable number of airports currently under installation, Navtech Radar have the experience and industry knowledge needed to deliver radar PIDS which are compliant with the standards...

For several years, the trend in video surveillance has moved towards bigger and bigger systems – installations with a four-digit camera amount or connections to a multitude of third-party systems are not uncommon. Projects such as these require maximum efficiency of both system and alarm management. Release R4 of SeeTec Cayuga, available from July 31st, mainly focuses on these aspects and includes more than 35 new features in total. The Auto Updater was extended in SeeTec Cayuga R4 to sup...

MOBOTIX recently introduced the new thermal sensor modules for the S15D, being the first thermal devices to use MOBOTIX’ revolutionary dual flexmount video cable technology. This is available with all S15D upgraded to software version MX-V4.2.1.43. The flexible video cabling, weatherproof design and tiny footprint allows the two S15D thermal sensor modules to be installed into any location up to two meters away from a single S15D core unit. The advantage of using thermal sensor modules is...

Highlighting China’s Video Surveillance Giants, this is the second in a series of articles on the growing international presence of China’s top three video surveillance/CCTV companies. Check out articles on Hikvision and Uniview, which are also part of the series. Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese video company with roughly 75 percent of its revenue coming from the huge domestic Chinese market. The rest reflects Dahua’s growing international presence in the video survei...