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D-Link announced new firmware with updates to the Omna app that provide new and improved capabilities for owners of the Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310). The Omna app is now available for download on Android devices. Other new features include remote live streaming and event notifications, as well as a new pinch-to-zoom capability that allows users to zoom in on an area of the camera’s live view in order to see more detail. Omna 180 Cam HD owners can now download the video clips that are saved o...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions announced the release of the latest version of its VIGIL Client software. VIGIL Client 10 now offers seamless integration with Infinias CLOUD or Infinias Access Control local servers. Users can monitor doors in the Client tree view and can access live video (if a camera is available) as well as view events and people associated with those doors. Tools within the Client allow users to perform momentary unlocks, view live even...

Although it has been statistically proven that taking a plane is no more risky than taking a bus, people do have reasons to put extra caution on air travel safety, especially in a time replete with terrorist threats. A major line of defence must be the various sections of the airports, which, as a gateway to the outside world and transportation hub of the city, has always been on the top safety list of the government and all related authorities. Dahua Airport Solution is an intelligent security...

OneEvent Technologies, a startup that created a predictive analytics engine for the building monitoring and security market, is adding a new humidity and temperature sensor to its lineup of innovative multi-sensors to augment its unique OnePrevent system. Acting as an additional layer of security, the OnePrevent system leverages a powerful cloud-based analytical engine that processes data collected by wireless sensors to determine what’s normal within a building or home environment. The sy...

Babel Street®, an advanced multi-lingual search and analytics technology company, has announced that the company will participate in the upcoming American Society for Industrial Security’s Annual Seminar and Exhibits event (ASIS 2017), which will be held between 25th-28th September in Dallas, Texas. Search for information across hundreds of languages With 2.5 Exabytes (2.5 Trillion GBs) of data generated online every day in numerous outlets and hundreds of languages, organisations of...

Johnson Controls introduces the next generation of Illustra Flex 3MP Mini-Dome, Bullet and Box cameras with features such as P-iris lenses and TrickleStor technology to provide optimal image quality and reliability, and the convenience and efficiency of bandwidth management of the camera using Illustra IntelliZip compression technology. Illustra IntelliZip technology Going beyond H.264 and H.265, the embedded Illustra IntelliZip technology monitors and then adjusts system streaming parameters,...

CNL Software, a provider of pure play Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), is pleased to announce it has entered a technology collaboration with Promise Technology, a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance. The partnership will enable CNL Software to provide its IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform, in which Promise’s high-performance storage solutions can be used. This creates peerless integration opportunities along with the assured reliability, offered by Prom...

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has entered into an agreement with Romeo Power to outfit the SMP Robotics S5 Security Guard Robot with Romeo's lithium-ion battery packs. RAD will exclusively use Romeo’s power solution and similarly Romeo will only supply RAD as their exclusive security robot partner. Advanced robotic solutions The addition of Romeo Power battery packs to the RAD robotics solution delivers 12 hours of continuous operation regardless of terrain or climate. Romeo Power's a...

Security at airports has become indispensable, and entails continuously increasing requirements. The only way to keep satisfy the most demanding standards day after day, is to constantly further develop the technology in use. Video surveillance is a crucial contribution to airport security; this technology has a great deal of potential, as long as the current configuration is not taken as the final goal in terms of development. Il Caravaggio airport expansion phase “Since the technologic...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced the addition of John Haspel as the company's new Director of Technology Programs, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the Oncam team. Managing Oncam technology partner programme Haspel joins Oncam from Avigilon, where he oversaw the development of the company's global training initiatives. He will use that experience in his new role, which includes the development and execution o...

IDIS has named Mikal Ranneklev as the company’s regional sales manager for the north central region, further building out its North American sales operation, as the global surveillance powerhouse continues to aggressively expand its regional footprint. Developed and managed by Keith Drummond, IDIS America’s Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, IDIS North American sales have grown steadily since the company’s 2015 debut in the Americas, with operational strength enhanced thr...

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to introduce Elsight Australia, a leader in “Communication on the Move”, as its Strategic Partner in its Global Technology Partner Program. This partnership will work to better serve mutual customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution. It will do this by integrating Elsight’s products and Command and Control platform (C&C), software and communications system, with Hikvision&rsquo...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its show lineup for ASIS 2017, where it will be exhibiting at Booth 3147 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  Recognised by IHS Markit® as the only vendor to achieve top market share rankings across multiple security and hardware appliance categories in 2016, the company will demonstrate how its latest innovations help enterp...

British Airways i360 is a 162-metre (531 ft.) tall observation tower on the seafront of Brighton on the UK’s south coast, which opened in August 2016 on the site of the historic West Pier. Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, the creators of the London Eye, British Airways i360 is the world’s first vertical cable car and the world’s tallest moving observation tower. Just as the original pier welcomed Victorian society to ‘walk on water’, British Air...

The time of long commuting is over – at least for numerous Istanbul citizens. Due to the new Eurasia Tunnel, the time of travel can be shortcut from up to 110 minutes to less than 15 minutes – nearly 107 meters under sea level. The most advanced subsea tunnel connects the European part of Istanbul with the Asian part of the city. Bosch is playing a key role in the venture by providing a comprehensive safety and security solution consisting of a video surveillance system, a fire alarm...

QNAP Systems, Inc. is honoured to be one of the storage and backup device suppliers for Chinese Television System (CTS), the host broadcaster of the 2017 Summer Universiade games, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan from 19-30 August 2017. CTS, the national broadcaster of Taiwan, is the main broadcasting service provider of this high-profile international sporting event. To deliver the ultimate viewing experience to millions of viewers worldwide, CTS set up the International Broadcasting Center (IBC...

Milestone Systems, the global provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), has launched a new, instructor-led, hands-on, Solution Design training course for security professionals who have the direct responsibility to design complex Milestone surveillance systems. The course is also well suited for technical salespeople who want to better understand and position the Milestone Advanced platform to their customers.  Instructor-led surveillance training Based on the Mileston...

Synology® Inc. has announced the official release of Surveillance Station 8.1, which boasts faster performance and provides a more complete surveillance solution than previous versions, with the introduction of the remote recording archiving feature, the integration with transaction devices and intercom cameras, and the ability to intelligently switch between different security levels. Complete surveillance for homes and retail "In this new release, we focused on enhancing performance and...

Verint® Systems Inc. has announced the benefits that Tyne Tunnels in the United Kingdom is experiencing in the areas of traffic management and public safety, following its newest video surveillance deployment of Verint software. Tyne Tunnels are high-volume vehicular toll tunnels in Northeast England that form part of the A19 Road and that are managed by the agency TT2 Limited. Mission-critical tunnel surveillance This transportation entity leverages the latest version of Verint’s En...

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. has announced that it has launched its first phase of video analytics, which includes line crossing, intrusion detection, and object counting within the Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera VMS. This is the first analytics-based release, empowering customers to easily and instantly activate analytics on their cameras without having to install additional hardware or software. No on-site technicians or system upgrades are needed. A true cloud solution for video surveillance E...

Johnson Controls’ newest version of its victor Unified Video Management Systems and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders from American Dynamics, provides a transformed, contemporary user interface and new detection and analytics features for increased visibility of the security environment. With victor/VideoEdge 5.0, the updated feature set includes licence plate-recognition, perimeter detection, edge-based SD-card failover redundancy and several other advanced surveillance features, deliveri...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced that it will showcase its new suite of integrated mobile solutions – Qognify Extend, alongside its award-winning video management (VMS), situation management and video analytics solutions, at ASIS 2017, Booth no. 1515, taking place between 25-28 September in Dallas, Texas. Qognify solutions at ASIS 2017 Qognify Extend – A cloud-based suite that extends the reach, coverage, and effectiven...

As more and more security systems and devices become IP networked, it’s important for installers and end-users to consider how their systems will be protected against the possibility of cyber-attacks. Providing a solution to the concerns around cyber security and hacking, UK CCTV design and manufacturing company 360 Vision Technology has partnered with software control provider Visual Management Systems Ltd to provide security operators with an effective solution to guard against IP survei...

“Make the most of your existing analogue infrastructure and utilise Ethernet over coaxial cable technology for an easy move to a modern IP-based video surveillance system.” That’s the message from AMG Systems, the UK manufacturer and global leader in the field of video transmission. AMG Sales and Technical Support Manager Ian Creary says that while it’s generally acknowledged that the rise of IP technology pushed the video surveillance industry forward, in features, resp...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced that it has added two new functionalities to its website in an effort to enhance the user experience and drive interaction. The web-based 360-degree dewarping preview and the online visualisation tool demonstrate Oncam's continued focus on innovation and individuality. Viewing events in real-time The 360-degree dewarping capability is available through all browsers and enables visitors to use thei...

LifeSafety Power continues to turn the power category upside down with never-before-seen analytics in product solutions, readying to unveil some of the most innovative changes to the industry during ASIS, September 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. New data analytics capabilities The company has been building on its line of networking solutions, introducing new data analytics capabilities for connected physical security devices with integrated software-driven intelligence that gives security integrators...

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BitFlow, Inc. reported that a free software driver supporting National Instrument LabVIEW for the CoaXPress standard has recently become one of the most frequently downloaded products from its website, www.bitflow.com, underscoring the rapidly expanding adoption of this interface by the machine vision industry. The company also announced the immediate availability of a CXP driver for LabVIEW 2017, the latest version of the popular systems engineering software. The drivers are for use with BitFlo...

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, recently welcomed the delegates from the BRICS Communications ministers conference to its head office in Hangzhou, China. Cynthia Ho, VP at Hikvision, and Keen Yao, VP at Hikvision international business centre, hosted the reception, and introduced Hikvision’s latest technology innovations to the delegates. Technological innovation During the visit, the conference delegates learned about Hikvision's achievemen...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), has appointed Jay Hoare as a Pre-Sales Manager. In this position, Jay will be working closely with Wavestore’s Partners to assist in the design and deployment of major projects which would benefit from using Wavestore’s VMS platform at their core. Jay has worked in the security industry for over 13 years. Prior to joining Wavestore he served as Technical Design...