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Vicon Industries, designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, attributes its dedicated A&E Support Tools as a key component in supporting Coffman Engineering Inc. in its security technology design for the City of Spokane Valley City Hall. The light-filled 65,712 square foot facility stands three stories, with a full underground basement, and was designed to accommodate the community’s anticipated needs for the next 50-100 years...

NW Security Group, a provider of IP video solutions and security consultancy, has launched a free General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Readiness checklist tool to help businesses quickly and easily determine if they’re adequately preparing for the new legislation. Due to come into effect on 25th May 2018, the EU GDPR aims to ensure the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), however, according to recent figures over 50% of companies across the UK will not be ready fo...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a rich history of innovation. Since its founding in 1984, the facility has become one of the world’s leading public aquariums and ocean conservation organisations.   Monterey Bay Aquarium has produced significant insights into the life history of sharks, sea otters, and bluefin tuna. The aquarium also was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest, and in 2004 it was the first to successfully exhibit and return to the wild a young great white...

Vicon Industries, designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced that it is working closely with the State of Sinaloa, Mexico to create a statewide surveillance network that unifies the systems of all of its metropolitan areas, including the cities of Culiacan, Mazatlan, Los Mochis and others. The new statewide initiative, built upon Valerus VMS software, will allow for greater coordination between all municipalities and their law...

The Wisenet Automatic Incident Detection (AID) solution, which has been developed as a result of Hanwha Techwin and analytics specialist Sprinx Technologies combining their expertise, has been shortlisted for an Intertraffic Amsterdam Innovation Award. Wisenet AID is one of three solutions on the shortlist for the prestigious Traffic Management category which has been announced by an international jury of transportation experts. The winner will be announced at the opening ceremony of the Intert...

BCDVideo announced the hiring of Georgi Pandev as its Technical Sales Manager, LATCAR. Georgi will be instrumental in expanding BCDVideo’s presence in security project infrastructure throughout Latin America. Accessing LATCAR security integrators In doing so, BCDVideo’s full line of award-winning products covering video surveillance storage servers, access control servers, industrialised servers and switches, client viewing stations, networking, and professional on-site services wi...

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a complex in the bay of Phaliron in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the National Opera. The Center was designed by architect Renzo Piano was built by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The €566 million project was completed end of 2016 and will be donated to the Greek state during 2017. Plans for a big scale donation by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation started in 1998. Initially the foundati...

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions globally, is participating in the ISC WEST 2018, Las Vegas, USA event, scheduled to be organised from 10th to 13th April 2018. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications, especially for the enterprise sector. In the event, Matrix will showcase futuristic technologies from...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, announced Ted’s Pawn, located in Norwood, OH, has successfully been using Video Verification technology to reduce false alarms and catch the bad guys before they’re able to gain entry to the store and adjoining storage lot. “Ted’s Pawn has been a long-time customer for us,” explained Wayne Lisle, VP and GM for Sonitrol SW Ohio. “They&...

Matrix, a manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is zealous about participating in SITA IT Expo 2018. SITA – South Gujarat Information Technologists Association, for the last 20 years, is organising the exhibition to encourage technology development in the South Gujarat region. The event, organised at Surat, spanning from 9th Feb - 12th Feb, is an ideal networking platform for different manufacturers and service providers. At the event, Matrix will display innovative pr...

AgilityGrid, a Dubai-based security solutions provider that delivers IP CCTV security solutions for businesses and government bodies across the EMEA region, along with its partner, Regal Technologies, has migrated the analogue surveillance system at Hyatt Regency Dubai to the latest Intransa IP video surveillance appliances for the hotel complex that includes 421 guestrooms and 388 residences in its apartment complex; restaurants and bars; 4000 sqm of meetings and events area; extensive recreati...

FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced that it has completed the sale of its Canadian security products subsidiary Lorex, Inc. in a transaction that also included its Toronto-headquartered small and medium-sized (SMB) security products business. Acquiring the business is Chinese video surveillance giant Dahua, which previously had served as the primary OEM supplier of video surveillance products to Lorex. Visible spectrum security services Together, these businesses generated $140 million of revenu...

For the sixth year running, Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) is honouring leading members of its Channel Partner Programme with Channel Partner Awards, presenting seven partners with special accolades for their exceptional partnership and efforts during 2017 in their respective regions. This year, for the first time, a new category has been added, recognising outstanding partners offering Central Monitoring services. SONDA is to be commended for exceptional professionalism in delivering a la...

Eneo has added an integrated, compact, junction box to its bullet cameras, in the company’s high-performance Candid range. The junction box is built into the mounting bracket of the camera and removes the need for fitting a separate junction box alongside the cameras. It simplifies, neatens and speeds up fitting, helping to reduce installation costs. Eneo has three Candid bullet cameras available with the integrated junction box. The small Candid, 2MP, IP bullet (ICB-62M2712M0A); the medi...

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, will show its latest innovations at SICUR 2018, the International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition, from February 20 to 23. The booth will mainly contain two types of exhibits – products and solutions. Dahua Technology Booth -10D08, Hall 10, IFEMA. HDCVI 4.0 Era A revolutionary concept for the industry, the HDCVI 4.0, first put forward by Dahua in 2017 is comprised of three key components, HDCVI-...

Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its plans for ISC West 2018 (booth #26065, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV). The company will feature the latest version of Security Center, its flagship unified security platform, and demonstrate Citigraf, its new decision support system for comprehensive response coordination. Genetec Citigraf is designed to help reduce response time to crimes and provide in...

LifeSafety Power, the industry creator of intelligent networking solutions that assess the security infrastructure’s power status in real time, will feature its innovative product category at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas, April 11 through 13 at booth 5097. Two featured products will include ProWire Unified Power Systems and FlexPower Multi-Site Manager (MSM) Enterprise. LSP’s ProWire standardises solutions across the enterprise and provides substantial installation efficiencies ProWi...

QNAP Systems announced that QNAP NAS is certified compatible with Hikvision H.265 high-resolution network cameras, including the DS-2CD2H25FHWD, DS-2DF8836I5X, DS-2TD2636, and additional camera models. QNAP recently integrated 92 Hikvision H.265 network camera models, laser speed domes, and thermal network cameras, providing audio detection, tampering detection, and tripwire detection for surveillance users. The Hikvision DS-2CD2H25FHWD 2MP WDR Vari-focal Network Turret Camera incorporates a 1...

Fulfilling the demand for rugged build quality and all-round performance, 360 Vision Technology reports that their British designed and manufactured ruggedised CCTV camera technology has seen a rapid increase in demand for use by many leading temporary surveillance equipment manufacturers. “As the applications for video surveillance expand and the requirements for CCTV in diverse areas increases, temporary surveillance is fast becoming a security industry growth sector,” says 360 Vi...

Two weeks have passed since Vanderbilt attended Intersec Dubai, and as such, the company reflects on what was a successful few days exhibiting at the show for the very first time. The event took place across three days in January, from the 21st to the 23rd, and Vanderbilt’s stand reflected the company’s increasing range of high-quality security solutions. Alongside its market-leading products, like SPC and ACT365, Vanderbilt displayed SiPass integrated (a product made by Siemens AG)...

VMS software and IP products from Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, are now being used by the Government of Gujarat Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), to protect and administer education facilities and services across Western India. A government organisation that provides qualitative and higher level technical training for students from a diverse mix of financial and social backgrounds, the Directorate of Technical Education’s (DTE) goal...

An ever-increasing number of sectors are starting to take notice of the huge array of security, training and performance benefits body worn cameras can bring to the table. As a result, new targeted solutions are now needed to meet the growing demands of customers that require cameras specifically designed to meet their security needs. This is the message being relayed by Edesix, market leaders and innovators in the provision of body worn camera solutions, as it continues its expansion drive into...

Motorola Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance provider Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon’s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion ...

OnSSI announces the release of Ocularis 5.5, the latest update to the company’s industry leading Video Management Software (VMS) platform. Ocularis 5.5 includes new integrations and automation functions that increase overall performance and cost-efficiency. “This latest release of Ocularis provides a long list of new features and improvements that solve the emerging needs of users across a wide range of applications to deliver the latest functionality for enterprise level surveillan...

Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, announced Wisenet WAVE, a new VMS (Video Management System) designed to support the advanced features, and on-board video analytics that are unique to Hanwha cameras. Available immediately from Hanwha’s network of authorised distributors, Wisenet WAVE is ideally suited to meet the needs of customers looking for a reasonably priced and easy to use end-to-end video surveillance solution. A highly cust...

Vanderbilt, provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has expanded the capabilities of its sales team through the appointment of Alan Nydes as Northeast Director of Sales. In his new position with Vanderbilt, Nydes will oversee the implementing and managing of sales activities in his target region, identifying new market opportunities and defining the actions required to build revenue. Access control and video security expert Nydes is an access control and video security expert with expe...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has completed the retesting and documentation of its 360-degree solutions with Milestone XProtect open-platform IP video management software (VMS). The certification guarantees the interoperability of the tested solution with Milestone XProtect VMS and ensures users gain access to a proven system designed to increase awareness and enhance intelligence. Milestone XProtect Recording Server The Oncam video p...

In November of 2017, the Vietnamese police seized a number of smuggler dens that had illegally sold Dahua security equipment while they were conducting "smuggling and counterfeiting" remediation operations. The smugglers allegedly conducted illegal smuggling and counterfeiting of popular brand products. After being informed of the incident, Dahua cooperated actively with the investigation of Vietnamese police, providing supports to technically identify the goods. Dahua equipment tampered Furt...

With theft rates at a high, the retail sector is one of the targets, as advancements in technology have resulted in evolved methods of committing crimes. In addition to this, outdated security systems leave no legitimate way for retailers to track the events taking place and receiving real-time notifications. In such circumstances, the chances of shoplifting are greater. Further, the possibilities of life-threatening smash-and-grab incidents make retailers as well as custome...

The G20 Summit is an annual meeting of leaders from 20 major economies to discuss global issues. In 2016, China hosted its first-ever G20 forum in the south-eastern city of Hangzhou. Securing the leaders of multiple countries is no easy task, and would require many months of preparation by thousands of labourers in order to ensure the two-day forum, transportation, and cultural activities ran smoothly. China’s largest security project The G20 World Summit was one of the largest security...