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ASIS International announces that entrepreneur, technology visionary, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will deliver the keynote address at the Monday, Sept. 25 luncheon at the organisation’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place Sept. 25-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The premier event for security professionals worldwide, ASIS 2017 is expected to attract 22,000 operational and cybersecurity professionals from across the globe....

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces the Release Candidate for Profile T, a draft specification with advanced streaming capabilities that includes support for H.265 video compression and an expanded feature set that extends the capabilities of ONVIF video Profiles for systems integrators and end users. ONVIF Profile T ONVIF Profile T for advanced streaming employs a new media service that enables the support of High Efficiency Video Co...

Information security is one of the most popular ICT topics in Russia. Local companies have an increasing demand for information security solutions due to increasing cyber attacks, both in number and sophistication. First English webinar InfoSecurity Russia Team hosted the first webinar on Russian market insights. Large buyer, value added distributor and a global vendor successfully operating on Russian market shared their best practices and market entry tips. Moderator: Denis Batrankov, Pa...

Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces that it has expanded the integration of Bosch network video security cameras and Qognify’s Situator and VisionHub, providing customers unique advanced technology and business benefits. This best-of-breed solution creates centralised management for the entire platform with direct integration of Bosch cameras to Situator (Situation Management / PSIM) and VisionHub (Video Management System). Benefits...

Siklu Inc., the provider of millimetre-wave wireless solutions, announces that it has signed a distribution agreement with Norbain, an arrangement that will greatly expand its reach to security integrators and installers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As part of the agreement, Norbain will carry and distribute Siklu’s millimetre wave wireless radios for the security market. Norbain is considered one of the largest distributors of CCTV, IP, access control and intrusion detection soluti...

Pelco by Schneider Electric, the provider of surveillance and security products and technologies, announces that its Optera Panoramic Multi-Sensor Cameras are integrated with over 20 of the industry’s leading Video Management System (VMS) solutions. “Panoramic cameras’ ability to increase situational awareness, lower TCO and increase security makes them an increasingly popular imaging solution with users and integrators alike. Pelco Optera panoramic cameras now integrate with...

Digital Barriers plc has announced SmartVis Identifier, the world's first live facial recognition system for body worn law enforcement cameras. The integration of the company’s world-class EdgeVis and SmartVis technologies provides defence, security, and law enforcement agencies with real-time facial recognition against multiple watch lists and databases. SmartVis facial recognition technology The SmartVis facial recognition technology is already available for standard smartphones and ha...

Cyber-security has increasingly become a topic of global concern. Especially after being attacked by a large-scale DDoS, the global public security network almost paralysed. Dahua insists on creating safety value, and trying to call attentions to establish a global new network security ecosystem, protecting network security for end users, installers and device manufacturers. Security policies for IoT protection It is not an exaggeration to say that the world is in deep crisis caused by “...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions and a Microsoft Gold Partner, announced it is utilising Microsoft Azure to supercharge the performance of its cloud-based exception reporting platform, VIGIL Trends. Cost-effective solution data storage solution 3xLOGIC uses Azure to process over 50 million unique pieces of point of sale (POS) data each day with VIGIL Trends. Azure Table storage serves as the backbone for the entire 3xLOGIC Trends platform, offering a resil...

Moxa is helping meet Industry 4.0's demand for heightened visibility by launching the new NPort IAW5000A-6I/O, an enterprise-scale, out-of-the-box solution that conveniently integrates a RS-232/422/485 serial device server, a Wi-Fi client/bridge, and multiple digital I/O's into a single compact device. Deploying the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O empowers plant managers to wirelessly connect machinery to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network for the collection, remote monitoring, and analysing of real-time visual...

Russia’s demand for data centre services has been rapidly growing over the last few years. This has been driven by the development of corporate IT systems alongside the demand for backup services for the growing volume of business-critical data. Moscow is becoming a hotspot for technology investment as almost 65% of the net area of Russia’s data centre space is located here. According to Alexey Danilyants, CEO of Moscow-based data centre operator Stack Group, Russian market is extre...

Mike Newman, CEO of My1Login, a UK provider of next generation Identity and Access Management solutions, will show attendees at Cyber Security Summit (London, 4 July) how they can contain their exposure to costly GDPR fines; eliminate phishing and remove "shadow IT" with one initiative. "By eliminating the need for passwords in your organisation you can solve many cybersecurity and compliance issues. The majority of security breaches can be traced back to weak passwords and poor password manage...

Matrix, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art Telecom and Security solutions, announced its In-office Experience Centre. With an objective of providing rich experience to customers, Matrix created a dedicated Experience Centre for showcasing cutting-edge Telecom and Security solutions under a single roof. Matrix Experience Centre is crafted to project next generation technologies, test proof of concepts with diversified solutions and applications delivered by our products. It is the best way to gi...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted OEM partner for RFID solutions, alerted its access control manufacturer, distributor, integrator, dealer, and specifier partners about the potential impact on their businesses of the settlement of Edenborough v. ADT LLC, Case No. 3:16-cv-02233, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Referred to as the ADT Hacking Vulnerability Class Action Lawsuit, ADT will pay $16 million to settle five hacking vulnerability clas...

The stage is set for INTERPOL World 2017 as it readies to welcome over 10,000 law enforcement agencies, government bodies, academia, solution providers, security professionals, and buyers from around the globe. In its second edition this year, INTERPOL World, comprising the INTERPOL World Congress and Exhibition, promises an immersive experience covering the latest innovations, best practices, and thought leadership aimed at accelerating timely and accurate responses to future global security c...

Canon, the provider of imaging solutions, announces a new Video Cloud IoT as a Service business based in California called ARCUS Global Inc. Owned by Canon Europe and built on the intellectual property, technology and expertise of Canon Group company, Milestone Systems, ARCUS Global Inc. will address the significant unmet global market demand from large enterprises for Video Cloud IoT as a Service for security and business optimisation. ARCUS Global Inc. Rokus van Iperen, President & CEO,...

Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces that it has expanded its global development centre with the opening of new offices in Israel’s premier industrial area in Ra’anana. Increasing global footprint Qognify develops smart security systems that enable organisations to optimise response, mitigate risks, reduce business exposure, and improve performance. The company’s corporate headquarters are in New York and it operates sale...

Recently, ultra-high-definition surveillance cameras introduced 4K resolution to the security industry. However, 4K resolution has yet to achieve wide application, mainly because of the tremendous bandwidth and data storage requirements. Limiting the bitrate of an ultra-HD video feed while retaining a high-quality, 4K-image remains the biggest problem—a problem whose solution will decide the fate of ultra-HD surveillance video. Video transmission balances image quality, transmission capabi...

Data storage devices across the security industry are routinely required to handle an enormous amount and many layers of raw data. As Safe City projects in varying sizes become more prevalent, the number of surveillance nodes has reached the hundreds of thousands. And due to the widespread use of high-definition monitoring, the amount of data involved in security surveillance has increased dramatically in a short time. Efficient collection, analysis, and application of data and the intelligent u...

VASCO Data Security International, Inc., a provider of digital solutions including identity, security and business productivity, announced its ability to help organisations detect and mitigate mobile application overlay attacks through added functionality in the DIGIPASS for Apps Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) module. Overlay attacks are increasingly being deployed to steal user login information. The ongoing attack on Android devices named Marcher has already targeted 117 banking a...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LNX-1002G-10G-SFP. LNX-1002G-10G-SFP switch The LNX-1002G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfil various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as...

OnSSI announces the release of Ocularis version 5.4, the latest version to the company’s industry leading Video Management Software (VMS) solution. This newest release further expands Ocularis’ ability to provide end users with a comprehensive yet easy-to-use video management platform that accommodates the latest industry trends and expands on-the-go coverage. Ocularis 5.4 VMS New to Ocularis 5.4 is support for H.265 compression for exceptional image quality with less data, and a r...

Panasonic will introduce a new end to end, cyber secure CCTV system at this week’s IFSEC event in London (20th – 22nd June 2017). The Secure Communication system is a secure platform and package of data protection elements that work with Panasonic’s IP CCTV camera systems to protect against video tampering and altering, spoofing, and snooping. Fully encrypted system It features several data protection elements including IP communication encryption and verification as well as...

Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security technology, announced that the company will showcase the new CoreStation, industry's unique and the most advanced biometrics-based intelligent access controller at IFSEC 2017. The new Suprema CoreStation is an intelligent door controller which provides advantages of biometric-enabled security over centralised access control systems. Designed for mid to enterprise-level systems, CoreStation handles up to 500,000 users with incredible fingerprint mat...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, has just posted the first radio frequency identification(RFID) Cybersecurity Vulnerability Checklist for access control manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end users to use to protect their access control systems from becoming hacker gateways to their facilities and IT systems. Knowing what to do is especially important now that government agencies, such as the United States Federal Trade Commissio...

Axis announces enhancements to its Zipstream compression technology to support the increased data streaming and storage demands of 360-degree panoramic cameras and 4K resolution. Zipstream ensures that important forensic details of video footage are maintained, while minimising bandwidth and storage requirements by an average of 50% or more. Axis also announces two new domes that include the enhanced Zipstream, offering cost effective, 360-degree, high-resolution coverage. Customer demands for...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced the appointment of Dan Hindman to the role of Vice President of Sales EMEA and Eran Noam to Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships. Expanding EMEA market share Dan Hindman joins Qognify as VP Sales of EMEA, and a member of the Qognify Leadership Team. An accomplished international executive with more than 29 years’ experience, Dan held senior sales, marketing and operations management p...

Essence, providers of IoT-enabled security and connected-living technologies, will be exhibiting at IFSEC International in London from 20-22nd June with a focus on its cloud-based platform for security service providers. The cloud service suite features hosting, data analytics, 24/7 multi-level support, and full customisation for professional and DIY security systems. The scalable and flexible platform accelerates time to market, allows complete management of accounts and systems, and delivers...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R2. Milestone meets the increasing demand for connected business and video systems by releasing three new products – XProtect Essential+; XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These new products cover installations from a few to thousands of cameras. All the products fully support hardware acceleration, where system performance can be boosted just by adding a suppo...

Quantum’s award-winning StorNext® has become the platform of choice for storing and managing video, having been developed specifically for intelligence, military reconnaissance, security and surveillance applications. StorNext 6 advanced data management As part of its continued commitment to enabling improved video surveillance through a better storage platform, Quantum will showcase StorNext 6, the major new StorNext® release. Launched in April 2017, StorNext 6 adds new advanced...