Surveillance & Security News for December 2014

End users continue to move to smart cards and smart readers, wanting the extra flexibilities they offer 2014 was very good year at Farpointe Data. Significantly, it became part of the DORMA group, which helps cement our standing as a global partner of premium RFID solutions, including proximity, smart card and long-range solutions, for access control professionals around the world. This is a good market as there has been sustained migration among end user customers of Farpoint...

2014 saw more organisations making data-driven decisions with insight or foresight provided by intelligent analysis of the data Morse Watchmans 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: 2014 saw a year of continued change in the security marketplace. A healthier economy triggered growth in new projects and helped loosen the purse strings for capital expenditures. From a technology standpoint, the industry evolution to a more network-centric environment created additional opportunitie...

Open standards for access control and integration will offer end users far greater levels of choice ASSA ABLOY 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: Editor’s Note: This article is based on Mr. Bone’s answers to several questions about the 2014/2015 Review and Forecast posed by SourceSecurity.com.  We will continue to see a two-speed economy in general terms in Europe in the New Year, with the northern countries doing well and the southern countries continuing to be d...

The decriminalisation of marijuana has left the security industry apprehensive to collaborate with the industry If ever there was a market tailor-made for security companies, it’s the growing cannabis industry. Although only two states – Colorado and Washington – currently allow the sale of recreational marijuana and 22 other states permit limited medical use, many within the industry believe the tide has turned in favour of legalisation. [After the recent el...

Penton’s IWCE keynote speakers includes Roger Cressey and Dr. Reginald Brothers Penton’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced Roger Cressey, a counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and former presidential advisor, will give the Opening Keynote Address for its 2015 show. Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will give the Morning Keyno...

The interface provides security intelligence, allowing organisations to react faster and more precisely to incidents CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software is pleased to announce that its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM has received Lenel factory certification under the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). The interface between IPSecurityCenter PSIM and the Lenel OnGuard access control, video and intrusion platform provid...

Alex Carmichael will be taking over from Geoff Tate who will be stepping down as CEO after 16 years in the role SSAIB, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the UK and Ireland’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body, has appointed its new Chief Executive. Alex Carmichael will be taking over from Geoff Tate, who announced earlier this year that he will be stepping down as CEO after 16 years in the role. Alex Carmichael is joining SSAIB from his cu...

FoxCounter is Foxstream’s first solution to benefit from this strategic alliance Foxstream, the fast growing software company specialising in real-time VCA (Video Content Analysis) is pleased to announce its partnership with Samsung Techwin. Foxstream’s people counting application can now be run on board Samsung Techwin’s Open Platform WiseNetIII cameras and end users can therefore benefit from a high performance counting application which works fully with S...

The P2000 VMS helps to navigate between various management systems BCDVideo has announced the certification of Johnson Controls’ newly released P2000 Video Management System (P2000 VMS) on their Nova Series line of enterprise-class storage solutions. This new VMS offers a single, open interface to intuitively navigate between video management, video analytics, system integration, and alarm management. Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions of the software are cu...

With a growing threat from home-grown terrorists, there will be a greater need to protect soft targets as well as to use portable barriers Delta Scientific 2014/2015 Review & Forecast:In 2014, hard targets, such as government facilities, airports, refineries and similar installations continued to boost sales for Delta Scientific by protecting themselves from car- and truck bombers using crash-rated vehicle access control equipment including bollards, barriers, barricades a...

2015 will see Multifocal sensor cameras opening up new markets for Dallmeier Dallmeier 2014/2015 Review and Forecast:The resolution of megapixel cameras is always going to be higher. But people are starting to understand that resolution is not everything, nor does it solve the problem of the customer. In addition, many megapixels on a single chip have unpleasant side-effects related to things like light sensitivity, lens quality, image rate and bandwidth. What really interes...

Developers have made huge strides in the effectiveness, convenience, and reliability of the technologies used in video surveillance AxxonSoft 2014/2015 Review and Forecast:Video technology began with simple CCTV systems, but these systems have gradually become more sophisticated, offering both scene analytics and forensic post-analysis. The payoff is found in today's smart security systems. Video analytics are in use today in real-world conditions – on motorways, underg...

The Tavcom shop includes installation tool kits, fibreglass wire running rod and telescoping poles Tavcom has launched an online shop to provide installation and service engineers with easy access to ‘need to have’ tools and test equipment. Accessible via the Tavcom Training, the online shop offers a wide range of equipment which engineers might not find easy to purchase elsewhere. “Virtually every technician and engineer who attends one of our BTEC accredi...

The attendees are invited to see how the latest Matrox products can be used to capture and display video and data in fire and rescue At Intersec 2015 (Dubai, Jan. 18–20) Matrox® Graphics will demonstrate new Matrox C-Series™ multi-display graphics cards and field-proven Matrox Mura MPX™ video wall controller boards on value added distributor NIT’s (Network Information Technology LLC) stand. Show attendees are invited to visit stand SA-J12 to see...

Mr. Lydic will be responsible for managing the outside sales team and working to increase revenue ISONAS Inc., the leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has announced that Robert Lydic has been added to the ISONAS executive team as Vice-President of Sales. Mr. Lydic comes to ISONAS with a significant proven history of leading top performing sales teams in the security and data industries.  In this role, Mr. Lydic will be responsible for managing the outside...

The acquisition of Digi Electronic lock will strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s digital door lock segment ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Digi Electronic Lock, the leading digital door lock manufacturer in China. "I am very pleased to have Digi Electronic Lock and its competent personnel joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. Digi Electronic Lock is another strategic step in our expansion into new growth segments in China and other emerging markets”, says Johan Molin, P...

Samsung Techwin is only one of eight Milestone Camera Partners in the world to achieve this status Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has elevated Samsung Techwin to the status of Elite Partner in the Milestone Camera Partner Program (CaPP). To be named a Milestone Elite partner, companies must demonstrate outstanding sales, implementation, consulting and support for Milestone Systems solutions and consistently show excellence...

The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations from screening baggages to examining cargo for contraband Smiths Detection Inc. recently announced a five-year contract to supply X-ray scanners to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its non-intrusive inspection programme, aimed at protecting points of entry by land, air or sea. The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations, from screening passenger baggage to examining cargo for contraband, including n...

It was extremely important to the owners at Loftis to track employees entering and exiting the premises North Central Security Services (NCSS), a leading provider of security and monitoring services, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the security company for Loftis Underground, a full-service excavation, cabling/boring company and Macon Pride Car Wash, a local car wash facility that serves Tennessee residents. Both commercial sites are high profile facilities r...

Winning companies are those that continue to be proactive rather than reactive to the changing security environment Scallop 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: In the last few years, we have seen a number of developments in the security industry – including organisations taking a more proactive approach to security. As a result, the demand for surveillance solutions has continued to grow at a high rate and, in turn, the data being collected has hit record levels. As...

The major trend ECKey has seen in 2014 is an increased demand for “accountable” access control that is both convenient and affordable  ECKey 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: The major trend we have seen in 2014 is an increased demand for “accountable” access control that is both convenient and affordable. Tight budgets are shining a light on the true cost of ownership of card reader and biometric systems. In many ways these systems are similar...

Customers look to leverage video surveillance technologies to optimise and monitor operations within their business MicroPower 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: In 2015, we will continue to see customers look to leverage video surveillance technologies to optimise and monitor operations within their business. Solutions that enable organisations to shift from more situational awareness to situational assessment – for example, using images collected from the surveillanc...

There is convergence of both the video and access control technologies, and of the companies themselves Milestone Systems 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: Milestone Systems is always in touch with our vast ecosystem of partners around the globe as we support them in their customer projects and needs. We partake in hundreds of industry events, road shows, and meetings, also holding our own partner conferences in every region to ensure face time with our stakeholders. We do...

Biometric cards provides an easy way for to provide a biometric upgrade to access control systems using card readers More and more, security professionals using card-based front ends for their access control systems have been worried about the security of their proximity systems. They know, that for $200 or less, their proximity system can be violated. Kim Humborstad, CEO of Zwipe points out that proximity systems do not offer a challenge response; they only use passi...

The roadshow will include LTV’s wide product range and complete product portfolio for small to big installations In May 2015, LTV starts a 2-week roadshow across Germany: The roadshow will take place at four cities and includes LTV’s wide product range and complete product portfolio for small to big installations. All products can be examined and tested. “Such an event series offers our customers and prospective customers the option to get to know to our vid...

Partnership with AxxonSoft, Milestone Systems, OnSSI and SeeTec simplifies migration to IP-based NVR systems PROMISE Technology Inc., a recognised global leader in the storage industry, recently announced a partnership with AxxonSoft, Milestone Systems, OnSSI and SeeTec to ship free trial versions of the world’s leading Video Management Software (VMS) when customers purchase the PROMISE Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance in the EMEA region. The VMS provided are all...

Videcom installed Silvernet MAX 95 and MAX 500 links to achieve high speed IP transmission of video When North Lincolnshire Council commissioned town centre specialists, Videcom Security to install a new public safety CCTV camera system in Winterton, the specification called for the images captured by the cameras to be transmitted without loss, to its central control room 28 Kilometres away in Scunthorpe. Traditional transmission methods using leased fibre to transmit the cam...

Maxxess will also launch an interactive and online security consultant’s pack at the event Maxxess will showcase an unsurpassed number of integrations within its eFusion™ security management platform at Intersec 2015 due to take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-20 January. The global corporation recognised for its access control technology and extensive integration capabilities, will unveil new integration with world-leading s...

Wagtail’s customers include UK Border Force for whom they provide live body detection teams Wagtail UK, supplier of Specialist Detection Dogs, sponsored and exhibited at the 3rd World BORDERPOL Congress, Budapest, Hungary from the 9th to 11th December, 2014. Wagtail is one of the UK's leading specialist dog companies providing dogs and handlers for a wide variety of uses including detection of explosives, firearms, drugs, cash, tobacco, live bodies and human remains (ca...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it is releasing the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.3 operating system for all of its NAS devices (6, 3 and 2 Series). All ASUSTOR NAS users will be able to upgrade online to ADM 2.3, in order to enjoy a newly redesigned user interface along with brand new applications for both multimedia and business use. ADM 2.3’s new crisp and modern user interface optimises loading times and provides users with...