Surveillance & Security News for May 2022

Scality announces the availability of its Scality S3 Object Storage on the HPE GreenLake Cloud Services platform to accelerate on-prem cloud services for customers who want to retain their data sovereignty, scale easily and manage costs. The two companies are committed to solving the greatest data challenges across the globe and together are delivering innovation that helps more businesses achieve results that drive the success of their businesses. Increasing capacity requirements For organis...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, focused solely on gun detection announced that it has been selected by Oxford High School of Oxford Township, MI for a pilot program designed to dramatically reduce the likelihood of mass shootings on campus. ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will use existing security cameras to identify a potential gun as soon as it might becom...

An innovative end-to-end video surveillance system from IDIS is helping to enhance safety and security at Chapter White City, a recently built student accommodation in West London. Chapter White City’s solution The advanced solution comprising network cameras, recorders, IDIS Center VMS, and all accessories is eliminating security blind spots, improving image quality, and transforming usability for the 24/7 security team. Chapter White City, run by residential property management leader...

Midcounties Co-operative, the largest independent co-operative in the UK covering the heartlands of England with over 300 stores and almost 700,000 members has announced it has selected Amberstone Security to become their security partner.  Data-driven intelligence-led guarding services Amberstone Security is one of Europe’s suppliers of intelligence-led guarding services, security technology solutions, and loss prevention services. They will provide numerous security services...

UV-Concepts develops and manufactures innovative no-touch disinfection solutions using the ultraviolet UV-C germicidal wavelength of 254nm.  Their flagship product is the UVE™ UV-C Enclosure, a purpose-built platform for the disinfection of primarily portable medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare environments. Safety with RFID reader Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been in the spotlight for decades, but with the COVID-19 global pandemic, infection control...

FLIR United Video Management Software (United VMS) 9.2  is a field-tested and industry-trusted tool, allowing security managers access to system status, alarms, and video from anywhere at any time. The upgraded FLIR United VMS 9.2 delivers on this same promise, while offering faster GPU decoding, added generic video stream functionality, and robust cyber security. With FLIR United VMS 9.2, security personnel can expect: Secure, 24/7 access to system status Future-proofed, system-wide s...

AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ AudioLINK+ extracts the same data as AudioLINK, but does this quicker and quieter than before to reduce disturbance and does not affect any other functionality of alarms. With the average time to take a report taking between 4-7 seconds, AudioLINK+ technology make...

ODSecurity, already well known in the field of contraband detection, through their established Soter RS range of body scanning systems, is upping its game with the launch of THEIA Automatic Threat Recognition, (ATR) software to their arsenal of products designed to fight the contraband and improve safety in the prison estates. THEIA Automatic Threat Recognition Software is being launched onto the market currently at American Jail Association’s (AJA) 41st Conference and Jail Expo at Long B...

Maxxess has added advanced facial recognition authentication to its eVisitor visitor management solution for access control, with off-the-shelf integration to RealNetworks’ industry-renowned SAFR technology. Maxxess eVisitor Maxxess’ eVisitor visitor management solution has established itself as one of the most flexible, secure visitor management solutions available, with frictionless and touchless access, removing many of the old inconveniences visitors, staff, and contractors enc...

The price of a security system and the value it provides are two different things. For end users, the objective is to minimise price, while maximising value. A system may both have a higher price and provide greater value, but not always. Because customers want to pay as little as they can, it is necessary to make a case that a system provides the best possible value, whatever the cost. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can customers go beyond price to maximise the ‘...

Creating sophisticated, integrated security solutions managed via a single platform has been their USP for more than three decades, and the new API for Integriti, Their intelligent integrated access, and security system, reflects the steadfast R&D commitment to evolve and enhance the offer. They’ve redesigned the API from the ground up to dramatically simplify the development process for new integrations. The updated API, known as REST XML API V2, allows the vast majority of developer...

Matrix Turret Series IP Cameras have been designed for large enterprises. The ball and socket design results in ease, while installing the camera. In particular, the axis adjustment becomes easier. Furthermore, minimum screws are used for installing the camera, which amplifies the IR sensor’s result. Matrix Turret Series IP Cameras Intelligent video analytics bring out proactive responses and help deter miscreants Next, the back-illuminated sensors deliver crystal-clear images in low-l...

Theia Technologies is excited to introduce their new website, designed to enhance user experience, facilitate lens selection, and make information about lenses readily available. The new features include interactive and downloadable CAD models, a brand-new Lens Selector, an updated Lens Calculator and Resolution Simulator, and an expanded Applications Gallery. The new website is now the resource hub for all information on Theia lenses - from specs, drawings, models and images, to performance da...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that its DSC550 barrier which will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kph) has just met the criteria of the United States Department of State for continuous operations of 1 million cycles. The Open Frame DSC550 was tested from September 2021 through April 2022, outside, exposed to full sunlight, and the effects of climatic conditions. C...

For product installations that require extra protection from moisture, vehicle exhaust, pool chemicals or temperature extremes, Viking Electronic unveils its Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) products that ensure the durability needed for years of service. James Catt of Viking Electronics said “Viking products with Enhanced Weather Protection simply outlast the elements. They just keep on working, reducing disruption and preventing repair calls from customers. Choosing EWP adds so much va...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, announces the successful implementation of its HID Mobile Access solution and mobile-enabled readers in Varso Place, the site of the tallest skyscraper in the European Union (EU), which allows more than 7,000 people to move more freely and securely throughout the building. Varso Place Located in Warsaw, Poland, Varso Place is HB Reavis’ latest development and most ambitious project to date. Designed by world-famous B...

The programme promoted in collaboration with the ELIS consortium will enable the development of 5 projects by 5 start-up companies. The topics, which range from energy-saving applications for Leonardo's supercomputer to Davinci-1 and gamification, set out to raise employee awareness on sustainability issues.  Open Italy The aim of Open Italy, the innovation ecosystem of the ELIS consortium in its sixth year, in which Leonardo has been actively involved since 2019, is to foster dialogue a...

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation Company announced the appointment of Mario Espinoza as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Espinoza has nearly two decades of experience in network, cloud, and data security, building innovative product suites for some of the world’s top security organisations. In this role, he will lead product strategy and product management, and engineering organisations to fuel continued innovation across the Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation product portfolio. Espin...

Honeywell introduces the Honeywell Safety Watch, its real-time location solution (RTLS), to help drive safety and security and boost workforce efficiency. Supporting continuous operational improvement, the Safety Watch gives organisations actionable information on their workers and assets to help meet the demands of modern industrial operations. Leveraging Honeywell OneWireless™ infrastructure, the only solution of its kind to work with all major industrial wireless standards, Honeywell&r...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it has opened its new global headquarters and welcomed the team's recent return to office. Located just a few miles from its previous headquarters in Melville, NY, the new ADI Support Centre site was designed to foster innovation and encourage a collaborative work environment. The new office, located at 275 Broadhollow Road, Suite 400, Melville, NY, is the home to approximately 120+ ADI team mem...

Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, will present its portfolio of high-performance industrial automation systems at the 2022 SPS Italia to reflect the market need for smart manufacturing and production. These include the AX series motion controllers based on the CODESYS development environment, the new ASDA-B3 series servo systems, and the DVP50MC PLC motion controller. “Automation and digitalisation play important roles in smart manufacturing,” says Lu...

Global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), SecurityHQ, has announced its partnership with a cyber security solutions provider, SentinelOne. Partnership benefits cyber security for clients across the globe There has been a substantial growth of highly sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), around the world, which has led to a demand for a next-gen endpoint security solution, coupled with skilled analysts to proactively detect and respond to those risks. SecurityHQ's Managed E...

There is time until 25 May to apply for Takeoff, the acceleration programme dedicated to start-ups developing solutions and services in the aerospace and advanced hardware sectors. Leonardo acts as a corporate partner. The initiative aims to increase the competitiveness of the national aeronautics and aerospace system and will be a further step in the growth of Leonardo Aircraft's innovation capability and wider appetite for innovation. Innovation management function Leonardo's participa...

Widely recognised as the most effective tactical transport aircraft in its size, Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan Next Generation reaffirms its versatility for multi-mission capabilities with a new Fire Fighter configuration, equipped with a second-generation, roll-on/roll-off Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II). Dealing with environmental emergencies is an increasingly complex challenge that requires integrated problem-solving management and the implementation of multiple, late...

Eagle Eye Networks., the pioneer in cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI) released the second annual Cloud Video Surveillance Camera Worldwide Statistics report, delivering data and insight into security camera usage and trends globally and regionally.    The report analyses aggregate data from a sample set of 200,000 cameras and include more than 150 camera manufacturers. The report covers a wide range of industries including corporate enterprises, retail, re...

BASF, a pioneer in petrochemical manufacturing with multiple European sites, needed to upgrade its outdated analogue CCTV system at one of its massive German sites, housing over 2,000 buildings and 200 production sites. The customer wanted to deploy a TecTradeSolution IP surveillance solution to improve site monitoring and gain the ability to detect process anomalies throughout its production facilities and depots. Major crosstalk issues The company wanted to upgrade to IP surveillance but fa...

Security solutions services company Amberstone Security has released ambitious plans to become the UK’s largest privately owned security provider by 2025. The business was born out of Cardinal Security, which fell into administration just two years after an MBO. Cardinal’s Founder, Jason Trigg, who had exited the business on completion of the MBO returned to save the remnants of Cardinal in 2018, ultimately creating the new company Amberstone Security. Risk-based model for security...

Intelligent. Simple. Inclusive. These are the key value of Dahua WizSense, a series of wide-range AI products developed by Dahua. Following these principles, Dahua has continuously developed additional AI features to deliver accurate detection, quick target search, simplified operation, and inclusive AI products for customers. To tell more about the latest upgrades in WizSense this year, they have interviewed Mr. Eaden Xie, Product Director at Dahua. Independent AI chip What is WizSense and i...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security leader in securing application connectivity, has announced its new product, AlgoSec ObjectFlow, a network security object management solution for hybrid environments, spanning cloud networks, SDNs and on-premises.  According to Rik Turner, the Principal Analyst at Omdia, “In the complex environments that ensue from modern architectures, such as SDN, as well as hybrid and multi-cloud environments, there is a very real risk of overlapping objects, makin...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...