Surveillance & Security News for January 2016

The livescan technology will enable tribes to participate in national criminal justice information services Spectrum Systems ("Spectrum") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Justice Management Division to provide livescan technology in support of the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. DOJ recently launched the initial phase of TAP to provide federally-recognised tribes access to national crime...

Now in its eight year, Mission 500 worksto focus security industry effortsto aid children through World Vision Mission 500 is expanding its fundraising activities to help children in need with the scheduling of the first annual Security Industry Hockey Classic. Confirmed for February 18, 2016 at York University in Toronto, Canada, the event will feature two hockey games followed by an awards ceremony and banquet. Proceeds from the event will go to World Vision’s programm...

2GIG GC3 all-in-one touchscreen panel provides home security, manages up to 232 smart home devices CES 2016 - Sands Booth #70936 - Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company and leader in the security and home control markets, recently announced the highly anticipated, next generation 2GIG® GC3 all-in-one home security and automation panel will roll out to dealers in February 2016. 7" all-in-one touchscreen panel features With over 2.6 million panels installed i...

Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, has announced the ACM5500-X-LS-I remote management gateway as the newest addition to the ACM5500 product line popular with enterprises. This new solution for remote infrastructure connectivity is now certified by Sprint, having been tested and approved as capable for use across the Sprint wireless network. Critical remot...

Commerce Casino has selected Maxxess for its migration from analogue to IP security systems MAXXESS Systems partner, Reliable Security Sound and Data, has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide access control and security management software for the Commerce Casino in a suburb of Los Angeles, Commerce, California. Migration from analogue to IP Maxxess VAR, Reliable Security Sound and Data (RSSD) announced that Commerce Casino, the largest card casino in the world, ha...

Ms. Fenner has been in marketing positions within the professional security industry for almost 20 years The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member companies, SIA is the principal professional security industry association for advancing member interests. Background “Janet’s a...

Genie’s latest Auto Focus bullet camera comes in the form of the WIP3BVAF. It is a 3 Mega Pixel Auto Focus IP Vandal Resistant Bullet Camera equipped with a 2.8- 12mm Auto Focus Varifocal Lens and a 30-50m IR Range. Focusing a CCTV Camera correctly is the most important task when setting up a video surveillance system. Manually focusing a camera can be a very time consuming task, especially when using High Resolution Mega Pixel cameras. The prime benefit of the Auto Focus feature is to r...

Ups and downs tested the staying power of security system providers in 2015, which was a dynamic year for the security market. A key development in the security industry has been the acquisition of VMS leader Seetec by OnSSI, which has enabled it to serve customers globally. The security market in 2015 also witnessed a growing trend towards supporting diverse security systems from different manufacturers. Falling prices and increased competition On the bright side, while the economy has not ye...

Securing railway and port facilities is always difficult, and especially so in the case of intermodal transport. Theft and human-caused disturbances are a serious threat to transport operators, who must combat the threat of disappearance and misallocation of valuable resources. The Port of Yuzhny, working in collaboration with leading Ukrainian integrators, found the ideal solution for this and related security issues by installing a security system powered by the Intellect PSIM, complemented b...

2015 was a notable year for Quantum Secure, culminating with the company becoming part of HID Global. Growth was seen in several sectors for us, led by the adoption of our SAFE software solutions in the finance and aviation markets, among others. For the industry in general as it relates to Quantum Secure, predictive security became a more prevalent theme as organisations were tasked with not only providing more data but making sense of the data for use in improving security operations. Another...

It is better to create new markets than to struggle to maintain a presence in the bitterly contested existing markets. The security market in 2015 has been faced with many ups and downs, and in such a scenario innovating new products gave companies the necessary boost to take on competitors and capture new markets. That’s the viewpoint of Dallmeier as an eventful year draws to a close; a year in which we won and completed many new projects all over the world. Despite, or perhaps because o...

The security environment is unsettling and continues to require focus and continuing vigilance to increase security measures. Sensors in active technology systems play an important role in situational awareness, which helps in identifying and responding to emergency situations.   As of October 2015, there were 45 school shootings in the United States. There continues to be grave concern about potential “lone wolf”-type events for individuals and businesses. Situati...

Moxa has announced a new data acquisition solution that brings greater versatility for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new ioLogik™ 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 both feature 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, which will serve the growing number of devices and M2M applications that require wireless communication. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analogue I/O connections over Wi-Fi, whereas the ioLogik 2512-WL1 supports digital I/O connections over Wi-Fi. Flexible data acquisition...

IDIS will share the availability of a true end-to-end 4K solution for every need and size IDIS, the global surveillance powerhouse, announces the introduction of its total 4K surveillance solution at this year’s Intersec on stand S1-B24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, 17-19 January. Core benefits of IDIS solution at Intersec Through a series of presentations and hands-on demonstrations, IDIS will share the core benefits of the IDIS solu...

Products from ASSA ABLOY, ASSA and UNION, have been fitted throughout the educational establishment The leading East Midlands University has been provided with security solutions across its campus, by ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Loughborough University is ranked in the top 13 in all three national university rankings and is renowned for its sporting facilities. The university has recently worked...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce that it now offers PoE-powered solutions in its 1 and 2-door controller kits. The kits are capable of supplying power to all ZKAccess access control components, such as panels, multiple readers and 3rd party door locks. These kits with built-in POE provide the fastest, easiest, and least costly way to bring electronic security to the door. Cost efficient and easy installation ZKAccess has long been th...

Politics will be dominating current events in 2016 in the United States, building up to the Presidential election in November. Given the Presidential primaries coming up soon, almost everything – including security – is being seen through a political prism. With the recent San Bernardino attacks, the focus has once again shifted to protection of citizens against terrorist attacks. Government surveillance, such as monitoring of suspected terrorists or individuals has always been a con...

Quantum Secure saw remarkable growth in its customer base in 2015 A number of factors, including high-quality new products, a customer-centric approach to security, new customers and updates to its SAFE software suite, combined to make 2015 a very good year for Quantum Secure, now part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions.   “2015 was the best year in our company’s history, spurred by the introduction of new technologies, record...

The trial on BIM are currently being tested by a key group of UK consultants Nedap started a trial on Building Information Modeling (BIM) with a key group of UK consultants. BIM is a way of working to increase productivity in the building industry. It’s changing the way buildings, infrastructure and utilities are planned, designed, built and managed. BIM enables visualisation and risk analysis Ross Bale, Security Specialist at Nedap, says: “The building industry...

QNAP is out to show the industry that its latest NAS offerings continue to shatter the mold of what a NAS can be QNAP®, Inc. is “bringing it” to CES this year, with full-throttle innovations in networked storage that have catapulted the company to a commanding leadership position by offering the broadest line-up of products and solutions for the consumer, SMB, and enterprise market segments that are feature-packed yet affordable. QNAP will be unveiling the new...

Exacq has announced a new integration with Inex/Zamir license plate recognition software. This integration gives exacqVision users greater video surveillance capabilities within one interface. Now users can: Easily view video associated with license plates Save time identifying vehicles with associated video Search recorded video to quickly find video evidence and identify suspects The exacqVision VMS software will show the following data: License plate number Description Time stam...

Siqura’s latest security developments in asset protection, Integrated Security Management System, and new camera line will be on show Siqura, (part of TKH Security Solutions) international supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, is proud to announce that it will take part in Intersec Dubai, a trade expo showcasing security, safety and fire protection products and solutions. The company invites you to come and take a look at their two newest security developmen...

Securitas will continue to increase awareness of fire safety through our proactive work to keep London safer Securitas helped the London Fire Brigade (LFB) kick off the celebrations for its 150th anniversary on Friday by sponsoring the organisation's appearance at London's New Year's Day Parade. New Years Day is the start of the LFB year-long celebration marking the anniversary. The event saw over 50 members of the LFB join over 8,500 performers in the annual parade throu...

In collaboration with IPConfigure, Inc., Razberi Technologies has announced a simple, turn-key video surveillance solution based on the razberi™ ServerSwitch™ appliance series and certified Orchid™ video management software (VMS) for IP video surveillance cameras. Cost-effective solution “The combination of the intelligent Razberi appliances with IPConfigure software delivers a highly reliable and secure surveillance solution with very low maintenance. Orchid’s ab...

Matrix will be showcasing its well-engineered telecom, video surveillance, time-attendance and access control solutions Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade telecom and security products, is participating in the 24th Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Convergence is a leading B2B IT & ICT event that has been organised with the theme of “Digital India” this year. The event will focus on new-age technologies and merging business solutions that enric...

Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering lighting products to its customers AXTON Security Lighting Solutions recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute AXTON’s infrared, visible and hybrid lighting solutions for security industry. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain a competitive edge by offering unique and quality lighting products to its customers. PSA Security N...

Capital spending continues to open up in 2015, providing funding for security projects that may have been delayed from prior years. Overall, it was a solid year for the security industry. From a SightLogix perspective, we have seen an increased rate of repeat business as existing customers expand the number of assets they need to secure.      Smart thermal cameras provide ideal outdoor intrusion detection 2015 saw an accelerated adoption of thermal cameras with video analytics...

This acquisition aligns with CGI's global strategy to invest in strong, innovative products to enhance its portfolio Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), announced recently the acquisition of two Antech Guardian affiliates, based in Tucson, Arizona. The affiliates, Guardian Traffic Systems (GTS) and Guardian Gate Hinges (GGH), are both part of Antech's Perimeter Access Solutions offerings. Diversifying product offerings The GTS line will support CGI's LiftMaster brand by diversify...

In April of 1775, Paul Revere rode fearlessly through the streets of New England warning the town of Lexington that “The Red Coats are Coming!” It was both a warning and an announcement that a powerful force was upon them. If Paul Revere were alive today and in the security and access control world, he would probably be tweeting, posting, and blogging that “IP access control is coming, and it’s coming faster than you’d expect!” Just as in 1775, it is both a...

Although 2015 seemed like the year of data breaches, it was also the year that the Internet of Things (IoT) achieved real traction. Key management systems and most other advanced security solutions can now be integrated with the networked security system (i.e. identity management, access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion and other systems) to strengthen risk management strategies. Specifically, Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Touch can now be integrated with Lenel’s OnGuard Acce...