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Laidlaw Security Systems now offers an integrated approach to building access and security Safety is a priority in any building or development – whether that’s to safeguard people, assets or data. Now, Laidlaw Security Systems offers an integrated approach to building access and security, with its comprehensive range of robust, future-proof products, including the latest Orbis door access control, biometric readers, CCTV and tailgate/people counting devices. Relau...

The collaboration will bring back control to the end-user to manage their critical mobile body-worn evidence securely BCDVideo announced their collaboration with Sentry360 on a turnkey, multi-camera body cam solution with on-premises storage capabilities offering up to three years of video retention. In addition to the obvious use for law enforcement for both officer and citizen accountability, body-worn cameras are being utilised in commercial environments, hospitals for com...

Dahua HDCVI recorders and cameras offer powerful network performance with a robust feature set Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China showed visitors a lot of key products and solutions for small, medium, and large companies at Security Essen 2016. Various solutions at display Dahua demonstrated HDCVI 3.0 high-resolution 4MP analogue video over coaxial cable solution, Mobile Solution, Car Park Management...

In the Unmanned Systems & Solutions section of CeBIT, BUVUS will be discussing the latest legislative issues Drones can be used to locate earthquake victims, fight fire, save lives, assess the extent of agricultural damage, and take forest inventories. Almost every day new applications arise for them. But it is not just a matter of drones; in the future, unmanned systems will be changing the nature of transport on land and sea. Huge business potential CeBIT is greatly ex...

sMart Data Warehouse serves as information source for big data applications At Security Essen 2016, a fair for security and fire prevention from September 27th to 30th, NETAVIS Software GmbH presented a product premiere at the booth of the German distributor Ingram Micro: NETAVIS sMart Data Warehouse.“Our vast experience with IP video and seamlessly integrated video analytics shows that video analytics data is truly valuable only when combined with business and other rel...

SOSEC combines a five-metre automatic traffic barrier with optional drop skirt and LED lights to control vehicles, with a rugged, locked and self-closing gate for pedestrians The UK’s first mobile, solar powered barrier and gate system will be officially unveiled for the first time at the Construction Expo next month. Harnessing the sun’s energy, SOSEC is a revolutionary new approach to securing work sites; without the need for a power source it can be used anywhe...

New recorders from March Networks allow integration of up to 16 analogue and 32 IP inputs in a single network video recorder Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that it has partnered with March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, to offer customers more cutting-edge electronic security products tailored specifically to the retail and banking markets. With this partnership, Digi is poised to provide retail...

DAVANTIS can detect and reduce crime through the use of highly intelligent and focused algorithms to maximise the full detection and prevention capability of standard CCTV systems Since 2009, Business Insight 3 (Bi3) has been supplying new and innovative security and retail solutions to customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Specialising in offering ‘Best in class’ solutions to meet modern security challenges, Bi3 look to further enhance this by building strong,...

Video analytics adds sense and structure to data, and enable easy extract of relevant information The statistics are alarming: while the amount of information collected by networked devices such as security cameras is at an all-time high, over 90% of collected data is never analysed or acted upon. In response, Bosch provides video analytics at the edge in many of their cameras as a standard feature, with no additional investments or licence fees required.  Two types of a...

Agent Vi expects to use the invested funds to expand its engineering, sales and management teams Kuang-Chi Science Limited, a member of the Kuang-Chi Group, has agreed to become a strategic investor in Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), an Israeli video analytics company. Global Community of Innovation The investment, part of Kuang-Chi’s $300 million Global Community of Innovation (GCI) fund launched earlier this year, will expand the company’s portfolio of tec...

The new ME4 camera line captures critical detail in all lighting without straining network and storage resources March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, introduces its new ME4 Series Cameras. The new cameras incorporate High Dynamic Range (HDR) to deliver clear video in all lighting conditions, including environments such as banking branches and retail storefronts where parts of the scene are very bright and others very dark. Able to capture facial...

VIVOTEK will showcase both H.265 outdoor-ready speed dome cameras and one zoom lens camera VIVOTEK, an IP surveillance provider, announced that it will bring enhanced value to its vertical surveillance solutions at the world’s leading security fair, Security Essen 2016, scheduled to take place from September 27 to September 30 in Messe, Essen. Located at booth 2D48, VIVOTEK will highlight its latest retail solutions, city surveillance solutions, H.265 solutions, and stra...

The new recessed cameras safeguard people and assets without compromising aesthetics Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced the addition of a recessed camera model to both its Evolution-05 and Evolution-12 camera lines. A benefit to any interior design and a necessity for applications where aesthetics are critical, the new recessed cameras further diversify the company’s offerings.Superior design and easy to installB...

By combining data from Zebra RFID-tagged items, March Networks Searchlight allows users to conduct searches centrally from networked locations and simultaneously across multiple locations March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of its powerful March Networks Searchlight for retail software with high-performance fixed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology from Zebra Technologies. The integrated solut...

The new company is uniquely positioned as a leader in products, technologies and integrated solutions With a vision to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable world, a newly formed Johnson Controls begins operations following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies.  By uniting Johnson Controls, provider of building efficiency solutions with Tyco, provider of fire and security solutions, the new company i...

The brand-new, single-slot Matrox C900 card, the world’s first to drive nine 1920 x 1200 displays at 60 Hz, is now available in a Shuttle XPC Shuttle Computer, the designers of small form computers, and Matrox Graphics, a manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, announces the integration of the Matrox C900 multi-display graphics card into the Shuttle XPC cube R81710M.   What was on display in June at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas is now coming to Europe: Th...

Bill Fox is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence Security Institute Deputy Chairman Andrew Nicholls MSyI announced today that Bill Fox has joined the list of big name speakers at the Security Institute 2016 Annual Conference at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch on Thursday 22nd September. Bill Fox, Maybo Founder & Executive Chairman, is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence. For over 20 years Bil...

Ian Mason has wide experience of the technology sector and a background in manned guarding Lodge Service has appointed Ian Mason as Business Development Manager. His focus will be the growth of the security consultancy’s Lodgic monitoring service, based at the Redditch ARC and intelligence centre. He will be identifying the needs of facilities and security managers in the retail, office and public sectors for loss prevention, guarding, investigations, staff screening and...

Arteco’s event-driven intelligence platform is now integrated with BlueWave’s full host of scalable IP access control systems Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announces its integration of BlueWave Security access control solutions. BlueWave leveraged Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that make the interoperability between systems and devices and provides an intuitive process to leverage the full...

CLIQ is a mechatronic locking system which combines high-end mechanical and electronic security in a broad range of key-operated cylinders The world presents an array of threats to any site’s security. An employee could copy a key without authorisation. A contractor might lose their keys over a weekend. A power outage can temporarily compromise a building management system. Or a data centre may experience an unwanted breach of its physical security. These are all clear a...

Barry will be responsible for developing relationships with key market influencers to identify new sales opportunities Barry Clayton joins Hanwha Techwin Europe following on from a highly successful career in loss prevention. During a 15 year period at retail giant Boots UK Ltd, Barry was involved in all areas of shrinkage reduction at the company’s stores, warehouses and distribution centres. In addition to leading complex, high value investigations, he also overs...

The 24 camera models in the new Wisenet Q series are packed with innovative features such as H.265 compression and WiseStream technology, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality and compression as per to movement in the image. When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology WiseStream technology When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, band...

The BSIA guide highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide to lone worker services for the retail sector. The guide, aimed at employers and stakeholders in the retail sector, highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe. Importance of lone worker safety Mor...

The solution allows technicians remote access to in-store synergy systems for upgrades, diagnostics and most repairs Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS) announced Remote Diagnostic Services for Sensormatic® Synergy Store Front Detection Systems. The new services, designed to reduce field service calls and delays, provides TycoIS technicians with remote access into Synergy pedestals to quickly address system upgrades, health checks and other issues, resulting in fas...

Cognimatics’ products are well-known, with a successful track record in the retail sector Axis Communications has announced the acquisition of Cognimatics, a leading provider of store optimisation solutions targeting the retail sector. Cognimatics’ technology is used for people counting, queue measurement and occupancy estimation. The addition of Cognimatics’ knowledge and technology strengthens Axis’ solution offering in the fast-growing retail market...

Darren Seed is responsible for leading capital markets and investor relations efforts, and corporate communications Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the appointment of Darren Seed to the position of Vice President, Capital Markets & Communications. Mr. Seed's primary responsibilities are to build and maintain strategic relationships with the investment community and to expand Avigilon's institutional shareholder base. In addition to...

HID’s Lumidigm authentication solutions win best use of biometrics at SMART Awards Asia 2016 HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, has won the Best Use of Biometrics in a Commercial Setting Award for its Lumidigm biometrics deployment in two of China’s leading theme parks in Guangzhou province. HID Global was recognised at this year’s SMART Awards Asia 2016, which honours organisations and individuals that have demonstrated unparalleled excelle...

Avigilon’s year over year sales growth outpaced that of the security industry Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. First quarter 2016 financial highlights Revenue was $69.9 million, an increase of 15% over Q1 2015 revenue of $60.6 million Gross margin was 57%, down from 59% a year earlier Adjusted EB...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the availability of its latest Direct-to-Card (DTC®) FARGO® DTC5500LMX ID Card Printer/Encoder designed to meet the high-volume, card issuance demands of large government agencies, universities, healthcare facilities and other large enterprises. The company also announced its new FARGO HDP5600 ID Card Printer/Encoder that builds upon its award-winning high definition printing (HDP®) solutions for ret...

Meyertech VMS is complimented by eyevis visual display solutions with joint PSIM integration capabilities Control room audio visual experts eyevis UK and leading video management software company Meyertech have announced a strategic partnership agreement as they work together to provide solutions for the security sector. The two companies will use their wide range of products to supply control rooms, CCTV and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) markets across the...