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Multiple trends point to a maturing video analytics market that is poised to meet or even exceed customer expectations Systems that use video analytics, also known as video content analysis, have a chequered history in the security market. Since the technology was introduced amid much fanfare a dozen or more years ago, opinions about video analytics have sometimes been undermined by systems that did not live up to the initial hype. In fact, early failures continue to taint per...

The landscape for end-to-end solutions is not designed to address thelong-term evolving needs of customers The video surveillance industry has reached an important crossroads where manufacturers can choose to continue in one direction that solely focuses on their own products and profits, or to move forward in another direction that emphasises building partnerships for the greater good of the community. On one side lies the short road of end-to-end, proprietary solutions fro...

LTV's security cameras' satin matt finish is produced with modern and environmentally friendly coating systems Customer focus LTV customers profit from extensive and individual advisory and support, starting with their first order. The product range is supplemented by services including project planning, technical support and training opportunities. LTV makes sure that customers will get a specific individual offer which suits their needs, property and budget. Special reque...

GARDiS features an intuitive interface, designed and built directly around the needs of users and operators Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving a sneak preview of its new forthcoming GARDiS software on stand F1200 at this year’s IFSEC International. TDSi will also be demonstrating how its systems can integrate with those of other key manufacturers including Milestone, ASSA ABLOY, Texecom and SimonsVoss at show, which runs from 21st to 23rd June...

Airbus Defence and Space aims to raise channel partners’ service quality  in the field of Professional Mobile Radio The Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary Secure Land Communications awarded sixteen channel partners with an official accreditation certificate recognising their employees’ high level of skills in the field of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR). Staff members employed by the channel partners were honoured in the framework of the exhibition Critical C...

The BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with the majority of leading access control systems BioConnect and Suprema have announced Suprema's launch of the BioConnect Identity Platform. Developed by BioConnect, Suprema's long-standing strategic partner in North America, the BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with majority of the leading access control systems in the global secur...

IFSEC will feature a dedicated Smart Security Zone highlighting developments & technology inSmart Buildings and Home Automation Comelit UK will be returning to IFSEC International 2016 on stand G900. This year, the company will be showcasing a new range of home automation-compatible monitors, CCTV products, internal video and audio monitors and external door entry panels. Building further on last year’s successful launch of Comelit’s intelligent home automation...

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/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...

The integration of H.265 technology may be hindered by the availability of optimised H.264 best encoding for surveillance systems Video compression technology has been a crucial element in surveillance system design since the advent of Internet Protocol (IP) in the 1990s. Since that time, standards for video encoding have been explored in various capacities. Currently, the industry is all abuzz around H.265 High Efficiency Video Coding – the next iteration beyond H.264,...

Student rooms have been fitted with the Aperio solution, which is fully integrated into the Gallagher Command Centre A student residence at The University of Birmingham has been supplied with the Aperio wireless locking solution by ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Chamberlain, based in Edgbaston, is a brand new student accommodation development comprised of a 21-storey tower and three low-rise blocks.Fully int...

The critical communications market is expected to grow by 33% between 2013 and 2019 The critical communications market, which includes police radios and other professional communications equipment, will be worth $18 billion by 2019, according to a new report from IHS Inc., the leading global source of critical information and insight. “Between 2013 and 2019, the market will grow an impressive 33 percent,” said Thomas Lynch, Director of Critical Communications rese...

The PanoVu series is designed for large-scale security monitoring applications such as stadiums, city centres, and airports Hikvision, supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, introduces its new PanoVu Series Panoramic Cameras. The cameras provide 180- and 360-degree, distortion-free, ultra-high-definition video, seamlessly integrating video from multiple sensors in one unit. Add to this the PanoVu's powerful Smart Tracking abilities, linkage to PTZ an...

The SNF-7010VM 360° cameras have provided a cost-effective option for monitoring large areas Train operating company, London Midland, has invested in the latest generation of IP network video surveillance technology from Hanwha Techwin Europe in order to maintain a safe environment for passengers and staff at fourteen of its stations.London Midland, which has held the West Midlands train franchise since 2007, provides transport for over 60 million passengers each year. PAD...

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...

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...

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...

Embedding sustainability within any organisation requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

The Tactilon Cell offers mobile broadband services for organisations that need a communication infrastructure at very short notice Airbus Defence and Space will unveil a prototype of the new Tactilon Cell at the Critical Communications World exhibition in Amsterdam. It is a small and transportable system for running small LTE-networks during, for instance, anti-terror campaigns, large events or rescue missions. Energy efficient broadband solution The compact and energy effic...

It’s a challenging time for security integrators and installers. Equipment prices are going down (along with margins), and commoditisation is wiping away what used to be the advantage of exclusively offering a top product brand. Integrators can continue to succeed by finding a way to move ahead of the pack – but how? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How should integrators/installers differentiate themselves or make themselves stand out in today’s market?

There are resources to help guide an organisation’s management of cybersecurity risks, most prominently from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NIST defines cybersecurity as "the activity or process, ability or capability, or state whereby information and communications systems and the information contained therein are protected from and/or defended against damage, unauthorised use or modification, or exploitation.&rdquo...

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...

Revader's innovations enable users to operate a redeployable unit for up to 9 hours from the standard internal battery alone Responding to an increased demand from law enforcement, local councils and event managers, Revader Security has introduced upgrades to its existing product range to improve power consumption and control. Longer battery life The Transit product range can now perform continuously for up to 9 hours of operation as standard from the internal battery, and t...

VIVOTEK launched its Solution Integration Alliance (SIA) programme to effectively cooperate with global partners VIVOTEK, a leading IP surveillance provider, has announced that it will unveil its innovative vertical surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2016, taking place June 21st to 23rd in ExCel London. Located at booth E555, VIVOTEK will present its latest H.265 solutions, retail solutions, city surveillance solutions, and strategic partnerships with AxxonSoft, Genetec, Milesto...

Smart Living range includes both the Keyfree and Keyless Connected door locks, Smart HD CCTV, and Smart Home Alarm kits ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be exhibiting its product breadth at IFSEC that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The groups leading brands, including Yale, will be on stand E1100 in Hall S7 at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Yale Smart Living range Yale will feature its state-of-the-art Smart Living range for the...

Nick will speak about regulations covering powered gates and the responsibilities of gate installers to educate themselves about them The UK’s foremost authority on powered gate safety, Nick Perkins, will be giving vital safety advice to gate installers and maintainers at IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security trade event. Nick is the training officer for the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), the industry group which represents the leading manufacturer...

The ISS provided PostNL with a cost-effective, server-based security management solution IDIS announced the delivery of a unified surveillance solution that is enabling PostNL, the Netherlands’ postal service, to step up security across its estates while protecting its existing investment and reducing running costs. Like all national post services, PostNL has had to adapt fast to keep a competitive edge in a constantly changing market. Having transformed its business to...

Trelock is a portable safety and security provider & a leader in the German bicycle market Allegion, plc a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through one of its subsidiaries, to acquire Trelock GmbH and related companies. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. Strong presence in Europe and Asia Trelock is a portable safety and security provider headquartered in M...

The solution includes a pair of surveillance vans deployed with guards to patrol high risk sites When Mercury Fire & Security was asked to create a fully mobile CCTV solution for Nottingham-based client Magpie Security, it turned to Hikvision to confront the triple perils of dust, vibration and the British weather. Lewis Foster, Mercury's General Manager, and Sam Futer, Technical Operations Manager at Magpie Security, provide more details on the UK's speediest surveillance...

Axis and Nedap emphasise the need to uncouple software from hardware in order to respond faster to changes Both Axis and Nedap feel the importance of a scalable and flexible security solution for the end user. Daren Lang, Regional Manager Business Development Northern Europe at Axis Communications and Daryn Flynn, Business Development Manager UK at Nedap Security Management discuss how this can be achieved and emphasise the need to uncouple software from hardware in order to r...