Surveillance & Security News for January 2017

The combined ZKAccess and C2P solution has many other useful features including User-defined Real-time Event alerts ZKAccess a division of ZKTeco and a provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announces the integration of its ZKBioSecurity software with C2P (ConvergenceTP), a leading global provider of video event integration. With the C2P integration, customers using a single interface can now search and report upon ZKBioSecurity access events which are ti...

The new explosion-proof cameras support the latest Hikvision H.265+ smart codec technology Providing a safe camera solution for video surveillance applications within hazardous areas, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched three new ATEX & IECEx certified standard network cameras, including bullet and PTZ dome style models. Explosion resistance Continuing their goal to develop and launch surveillance products that fulf...

A Converged Solution for Video Security, Monitoring and Storage: Today’s networked video systems have expanded their functionality beyond simply storing and retrieving video. Deploying the latest video systems depends more than ever on managing video data efficiently and effectively. New tools for managing video data include the use of virtual storage platforms, dynamic tiered storage, and video management system (VMS) software, all combined into a converged, standalone sol...

The locks, alarms and access control solutions used for buildings have little impact outdoors Large campuses – colleges and universities, hospitals and office parks – face difficult security challenges in protecting people and property across wide-open outdoor spaces. Outdoor security requires a different approach. The locks, alarms and access control solutions used for buildings have little impact outdoors. Outdoor security may include protecting a student on an...

Millions of Christians worldwide watch the holy torchlight procession, broadcasted live using ABonAir Wireless technology Millions of Christian believers worldwide watch the holy torchlight procession, broadcasted live from the Upper Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, using ABonAir Wireless technology. The Christian Media Centre, created and sustained by the Custody of the Holy Land, is the fruit of an on-going effort on the part of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries...

Versatile security system leverages 2GIG wireless sensor line and works harmoniously with gate and access control systems Nortek Security & Control announces the new 2GIG Vario Hybrid Security System. The complete Vario system consists of a security control panel with on-board hardwire inputs and outputs, which can add wireless capabilities to take advantage of 2GIG’s existing wireless solutions. Vario has multiple keypad styles, a variety of zone and output expander...

The Vess A6120 series is designed as building blocks for the deployment of a video surveillance system At Intersec Dubai 2017, Promise Technology will expand its line of surveillance solutions with the debut of a range of new products, including Auryn, a high-capacity surveillance storage block and Vess A6120, a complete 1U4 bay product line with a management server, analytics server, and recording server. Auryn and Vess A6120 pair seamlessly with Promise’s network video...

Ocularis 5 is an intelligent VMS platform that simplifies workloads and system management With its enhanced feature set and functionalities, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software (VMS) continues to break new ground for mainstream surveillance and emerging business intelligence applications. On display at Intersec 2017, which runs January 22-24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, visitors to Electronic Design DMCC’s Booth E40 in Sheik...

Cohn’s experience will be critical in the growth of Feenics’ Keep Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) subscription model Feenics, a provider of cloud-hosted access control and security management solutions, appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.  Cohn joins the rapidly expanding Feenics organisation to focus on channel partnerships and developing relationships with end-users, consultants, and other key stakeholders. He will cove...

Pedestal PRO provides pedestals, housings, hoods, and custom manufacturing to installers Pedestal PRO announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Pedestal PRO’s line of pedestals, housings, and hoods for the security industry—including Pedestal PRO’s new architectural stainless steel pedestals. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain access to the world’s largest offering of pedestal solutions, cus...

Jason Morriss works closely with the production manager to help enhance business processes Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop rapid deployment systems, has appointed Jason Morriss as Procurement and Operations Manager. Managing supply chain Based at the manufacturing site in Alton, Hampshire, Jason’s prime responsibility is to manage Redvision’s supply chain, ensuring the production of the company’s analogue an...

Airbus equipps various governments with resilient PMR communications infrastructures and solutions To support the economic development of African societies and governments in a challenging security context, Airbus Defence and Space will show its latest radiocommunications technologies at the exhibition “ShieldAfrica” in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in late January 2017. Police, firefighters, and rescue services in Africa are increasingly in demand of more advanced and se...

The new FaceStation 2 is has Suprema's latest face recognition technology providing the world's best performance Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and security, announces that it will showcase the world's fastest and most advanced face recognition technology at Intersec 2017. FaceStation 2 At the show, Suprema will showcase a prototype version of long-awaited FaceStation 2, the company's flagship face recognition terminal which is designed for use in access control an...

Seven Feathers installed a BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door at the entrance to the lounge Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that Seven Feathers Casino Resort, located in Canyonville, Oregon, has installed a Boon Edam BoonAssist TQ revolving door in its new, 2150-square foot, non-smoking Steelhead Lounge. I-5 Design is the design/build firm that completed the project. Seven Feathers Casino Resort, one of the premier...

The RGB laser-illuminated video wall promises superior image quality and reliability Barco, a provider of networked control room visualisation solutions, will showcase its new RGB laser-illuminated video wall, representing a vast improvement over today’s current LED-lit rear projection solutions by delivering superior image quality, higher reliability, and longer lifetime at a lower total cost of ownership. A giant leap forward in video wall technology, the RGB laser dis...

The partnership lends further credibility to Keep SMS and integration with Authentic Mercury hardware Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, has achieved elite Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security, Long Beach, California, indicative of the company’s commitment to non-proprietary hardware cloud-computing environments. Authentic Mercury Security is one of the most widely used and specified access control hardware brands in the world.Keep security management solutionFeenics is th...

The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6 Comprion announces that Cetecm’s laboratory in Milpitas has purchased their EMVCo PCD Analogue Test Solution. The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6, which was activated on January 1st, 2017. Shashi Kumar, Smart Card Technology Department Manager at Cetecom reasons the selection of the Comprion test to...

Milestone partners will demonstrate solutions ranging from advanced storage to video analytics Milestone Systems, the open platform company in video management software (VMS), will be at Intersec 2017 in Dubai, UAE, January 22-24. Integrated solutions Partners will highlight integrated solutions at the Milestone booth and in the showrooms marking the importance of this conference and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for Milestone and the open platform community....

XS4 fits any door, including wooden and PVC doors as well as those with narrow metal frames Based in the market town of Wellington surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside Wellington School is a co-educational, 2-18 day and boarding school, currently with 750 pupils including 160 Sixth Form students. Wirefree smart access control Jim Pendleton, Estates Manager at Wellington School, has been responsible for the recent upgrade of doors from digital keypads to wirefree sma...

SALTO will present the new SALTO XS4 One - an evolution of the Original model with a built-in new reader SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the access control and security systems industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations— at Intersec 2017 taking place from 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a world where everything is gettin...

Hikvison’s outdoor cameras provide a wide coverage area for effective perimeter protection Hikvision USA, a provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products, delivered a new security system that will be used for classroom instruction as well as security at Kids World, a non-profit school for students with disabilities, located in Taylorsville, Utah. Kids World school The system was installed over the holidays. Since its founding in 2005, Kids World has...

The small form factor of this metal casing IMC-C1000-SFP series switch is 30% smaller allowing for a more versatile implementation Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial device networking and communication product solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the new compact IMC-C1000-SFP series. IMC-C1000-SFP series Antaira Technologies’ IMC-C1000-SFP series is a compact IP-30 rated gigabit Ethernet-to-fibre med...

Access control events from ZKBioSecurity software are presented in the Arteco VEMS interface in real time ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announced the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partner...

During Intersec Dubai 2017, Siqura will introduce its new line of high-tech and innovative traffic cameras Siqura, a camera surveillance solutions company, will once again have a presence at this year’s Intersec exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, 22nd to 24th January, at booth SA-K24. During Intersec 2017, Siqura will showcase their latest surveillance innovations and solutions for mobility, public safety, and the marine, oil, and gas...

Vanderbilt is now an Authentic Mercury partner Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner. Best-in-cl...

Continued consolidation and price pressures were factors in 2016 in the security market, which grew as expected.However, there is still interesting innovation being developed to further the market, such as the industry’s first PTZ with laser focus, says Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, for Axis Communications. “While the video surveillance market is getting close to being 100% converged over to IP, there are many other IoT markets that are early in the cycle of convergence, such as int...

Increasing the quality of illumination with LED can help deter crime and improve the accuracy of video analytics One of the greatest challenges that indoor and outdoor security surveillance solutions face is lack of light. However, obtaining the proper amount of illumination for security goes beyond merely flooding a specific area with light. Without an adequate lighting source, video cameras are ineffective. When capturing only dark, blurry images and video, they can quickl...

Over the course of 2016, we witnessed a continuation of the prevalent trend towards more integrated and intelligent networked systems using Video Management Systems (VMS) as the central control platform.   One of the drivers behind this is open platform solutions that support more advanced physical devices such as IP cameras with on-board analytics, which continues to shift emphasis from the physical aspects of video and access control systems to the collection and correlation...

Matrix to exhibit SARVAM UCS, video surveillance and biometric solutions at Convergence India Expo 2017 Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in the 25th Edition of Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Convergence is a leading ICT event and this year with the theme of “Digital India” will focus on new-age technologies and merging business solutions following the vision of our honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra...

Physical security leaders seek to minimise network impact while maximising video quality and security When it comes to video surveillance systems, security professionals are most focused on maintaining quality at the right cost, simplifying management, and improving reliability. These findings – from a Razberi Technologies survey of more than 100 security systems integrators and enterprise security leaders – highlight the challenges of cost effectively capturing hi...