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The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...

The audiences were particularly impressed with how easy integration is when using IndigoVision's solution Organised in conjunction with UKTI, IndigoVision's German team demonstrated the benefits of IndigoVision's complete IP video security solution to an exclusive audience in Munich. The event also featured guest speakers including Paul Heardman, British Consul-General for Munich and Markus Groben of Groben Ingenieure GmbH. With topics including best practices for securit...

While riding the Tube in London during IFSEC, I came across an attention-grabbing headline in a newspaper someone left in the next seat: “Coming To a Workplace Near You: RoboOfficeCop.” The article was about a robot that can patrol an office, checking that doors are shut and desks are uncluttered, using cameras and scanners to see whether anything is out of the ordinary. If something is amiss, the 6-ft-tall machine can store information to a hard drive to be reported later to a huma...

Tony O’Brien was invited to present a paper at IFSEC 2014 The electronic security and fire safety markets are increasingly demanding technology that will assess and manage critical situations, distribute information and co-ordinate and manage resources. Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions from Siemens Building Technologies was invited to present a paper at IFSEC on 18 June 2014 from 2-2.30pm in the Smart Buildings Theatre that demonstrated how to de...

At IFSEC, several security consultants, physical security managers, technology partners and other experts in the industry joined Nedap to answer visitor's key questions regarding security and were also on hand to help them solve the challenges they were dealing with. Nedap Security Management also demonstrated the world’s first software based security management platform at the show: AEOS. AEOS uses generic controllers which can accommodate functionality for access control, intrusion dete...

The online certification program includes a range of courses extending from specialised training for end-users to sales training Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announced the availability of savVi, its new video analytics platform and the launch of a comprehensive online certification program for savVi. The full program includes 6 hours of online content including an online certification exam t...

The security projects include Brazil’s BRT MOVE bus stations and Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, a host city for the World Cup Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and technologies, has been selected to provide comprehensive security solutions to safeguard 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil -- the biggest event on the planet. The security projects include Brazil’s BRT MOVE bus stations and Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, a host city for t...

Rosslare provided an access controlsystem for MIS' new headquarters MIS Implants Technologies Ltd is a global leader in the development and production of dental implants and dental superstructures, as well as a wide range of solutions for oral restoration and health.Key ChallengesThe company moved to a new building and needed a highly secured solution for their parking lot, factory, offices and automatic warehouse. Two-hundred employees work in the company and there are about...

Wavesight’s rapidly deployable wirelesssystems can transmit high quality videoover long distances  Wavestore, a leading supplier of video management software (VMS), has formed a technology partnership with Wavesight, a market leading manufacturer of outdoor wireless communication solutions.    Featuring extremely high levels of data security, Wavesight’s point-to-point and multipoint rapidly deployable wireless systems can transmit high...

The 3 series fixed network domecameras are capable of capturingimages in HD and Full HD The latest range of Panasonic security cameras was unveiled at IFSEC.    The 3 series fixed network dome cameras are capable of capturing images in HD and Full HD, with double the images of real time (60fps), to catch every detail in every type of light.   Suited to a range of indoor and outdoor surveillance applications, the 3 series are IP-Network friendly, meanin...

Every tournament since Germany in 2006 has deployed IndigoVision’s solution to protect spectators and ensure public safety Another World Cup has begun, and it is an event that IndigoVision has a special connection with. Every tournament since Germany in 2006 has deployed IndigoVision’s solution to protect spectators and ensure public safety. Other recent IndigoVision Brazilian projects include the Brazilian Ministry of Work, Sao Paulo International Airport and...

VTIS has divided the video surveillance product portfolio into industries so that customers can find desired security solutions faster VTIS GmbH´s new website offers an improved overview of the product portfolio and faster navigation, optimised for mobile devices. As of today, vtis.de presents itself in a new layout and with an updated offer. The objective is to make the vast information provided in the past more easily accessible for customers. The website appears cons...

Hikvision has an 11.9% market sharein the Security Cameras industry For the third consecutive year, Hikvision has been ranked as the world’s largest CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment provider in 2013 with a dominant 10.9% market share. This is up by more than a third, from 8% in 2012, according to the latest report from IHS Inc.   In a year of significant achievements, Hikvision maintained or gained position in every market segment. Its most striki...

The mass-market trend in North America and Western Europe is toward the increased use of multi-sensor detectors The mass-market trend in North America and Western Europe is toward the increased use of multi-sensor detectors. This move to combine multiple technologies into a single detector is more efficient and helps reduce false alarms. In its latest publication, the World Market for Fire Detection and Suppression Products, IHS forecasts the global multi-sensor detector marke...

Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Vidcie, a leading provider of mobile live video streaming services recently announced the integration of Vidcie Lookout wearable camera systems with the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center. Vidcie on-body cameras provide law enforcement officers and security personnel with on-demand, hands-free live streaming video that can be transmitted from the field over cellular or Wi-Fi networks. When connected to Security Cent...

The third day of a trade show is when you start feeling like Bill Murray in that movie "Ground Hog Day." It's like you're living the same day over and over -- the same waiter at breakfast, the same (or at least interchangeable) crowds on the London Underground, the same frowning man waiting to scan your badge, the same frantic search to find your badge among multiple pockets (coinciding with the same brief moment of panic). Another day, another group of suppliers to visit, and some of the theme...

I am visiting IFSEC for the first time in several years, and one revelation is how well the event reflects the increasingly global - and diverse - nature of the security market. On the second day of the show, I was struck by the diversity of attendees, apparent in the many languages you hear spoken in the exhibit hall. I also kept coming upon confirmation of the variety of global security companies from around the world who are exhibiting at the event -- another reflection of a thriving worldwid...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has commenced shipping its innovative SurroundVideo® Omni cameras. First previewed late in 2013, the versatile omnidirectional camera systems feature four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This unprecedented flexibility allows a single camera to provide the same detailed coverage as four multi-megapixel cameras with the ability...

IHS published the estimates through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software (VMS) in 2013 in a market worth more 900 million dollars, according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions analysed (EMEA, Americas, China, an...

It took a crowded ride during rush hour on the London “Tube” to get me there, including multiple transfers, but the first day of IFSEC at its new venue, the ExCel in London, yielded a couple of newsy announcements and busy traffic at many of the stands. The industry is still reeling from bombshell news last week of the acquisition of Milestone by Canon. The ink may be barely dry, but the agreement was celebrated at IFSEC with a press event and big photo opportunity involving Rokus v...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced its continued expansion in the European market with sales figures for Q1 2014 that are 78% year on year higher than 2013. Realising the huge potential of Europe to help increase its global sales and growth, March Networks is now focused on expanding its business in key verticals in this region such as banking, retail and transportation segments, as well as horizontal industries that will benefit from i...

Karl will be responsible for working with partners and customers to specify and deliver projects based on March Networks’ solution March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, has announced the appointment of Karl Pardoe, as Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Pardoe comes to the company with over twenty years’ experience in the electronic security and CCTV industry and has built his expertise in March Networks’ core f...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the introduction of the revolutionary MPX DVR and camera line-up, offering megapixel resolution over standard coaxial / UTP cable at price levels well below IP. The new M3400 Series MPX DVR and compatible MPX Cameras provide an affordable and simple-to-use HD system with advanced features, without any networking complexities. MPX offers an ideal retrofit solution for end-users employing D1 / 960H analog systems who wish to upgrade to High Definition picture qual...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of three new lines of its industry-leading thermal security cameras. In all there are 12 new models ranging from the BT-Series mini-bullets with 50° and 25° fields of view, to the DT-Series PTZ dome cameras with sensor resolutions up to VGA and fields of view as narrow as 9°. Providing superior video security day and night, thermal cameras need no additional illumination infrastructure while still giving you unmatched intrusion detection...

FLIR Systems is proud to introduce FLIR Cloud™, an easy-to-use cloud-enabled service platform that offers instant remote access to FLIR security products using a smartphone / tablet (iOS / Android™), PC, or Mac. FLIR Cloud services carry a range of exciting benefits, not only for the end-user, but for dealers as well. FLIR Cloud ensures reliable connectivity with a quick and simple 3-step setup process that makes complicated networking and port forwarding a relic of the past. Simply...

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the release of a variant to its popular, industry-leading FC-Series S thermal cameras: the FC-Series R will combine all of the popular attributes of the FC-Series S with a new non-contact temperature measurement capability. The new FC-Series R cameras’ on-board, non-contact temperature measurement capabilities are normally found only in much more expensive camera systems. This creates a true dual-role camera that provides rock-solid perimeter intrusion de...

Security Essen will encompass more than 40 market segments from mechanical and digital security to IT and counter-terrorism On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security Essen will present itself on its best form: On September 23 - 26, 2014, more than 1,000 exhibitors from around 40 nations will once again make Messe Essen the global market for civil security and fire protection. For the first time, the premier global fair will encompass more than 40 market segments - from...

SimonsVoss provides the ideal solution to handle system integration with the development of SmartIntego With the system integration solution SmartIntego connections to existing complex access control systems are now easier than ever before. System component auto-configuration in the SmartIntego Manager ensures that there is far less work involved in component integration compared to other systems. Of all technologies deployed in buildings, security technologies are of particu...

IHS found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform VMS for more than a decade Milestone Systems has again been ranked the number one global video management software provider in terms of revenue according to the latest analysis from IHS Inc. Research from the IHS Technology Video Surveillance Intelligence Service has found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform video management software (VMS) for more than a decade. Mil...

Emza will introduce its WS1 new single channel video encoder for D1 analog cameras and WE3, video sensor Come and see the new generation line of WiseEye products including the WE3, Emza’s new all-in-one outdoor, alert notification video sensor for variety of outdoor applications including remote sites, substations, utilities, solar farms, wind turbines, construction sites, car dealers, airports, communication towers Emza will introduce also the WS1 (WiseShiled-1), new s...