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The eLearning course examines the key techniques in identifying and managing loss, essential security management knowledge and skills needed for the retail sector Perpetuity Academy continues to expand its eLearning prospectus with the addition of a Managing Retail Security course designed to benefit anyone who is involved in preventing loss within the retail sector. The IQ level 4 Managing Retail Security course, delivered through Perpetuity’s eLearning platform allows...

Founded in 2002, Source Security provides a range of innovative and cost-effective services Allied Universal, a facility services company and security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced the purchase of Source Security & Investigations, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Expanding Canadian presence “Source Security & Investigations is widely recognised as Canada’s leading security firm and it has...

AXIS P32 Series supports P-Iris control for optimal image clarity and depth of field Axis Communications, a provider network video solutions, has updated its popular AXIS P32 Series, a range of affordable cameras providing outstanding image quality in any light conditions. The successor cameras combine Axis’ Lightfinder technology, which delivers optimal light sensitivity with colour video down to very poor light conditions, and Axis’ WDR-Forensic Capture technolog...

Authlogics for retail banking replaces hard-tokens and passwords with 1.5FA, 2FA, and 3FA Authlogics has announced the launch of its multi-factor authentication platform for retail banks. Authlogics for retail banking enables banks to provide customers with highly secure, convenient and consistent authentication for accessing online, mobile and telephone banking services, as well as providing additional layers’ security for ATM and Point of Sale devices. Replacing expen...

Law ID is a real game changer for every police department, state and federal law enforcement agency Intellicheck Mobilisa, provider of threat identification, identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, recently announced it has been selected as a strategic partner by Nlets, the International Justice and Public Safety Network. Dr. William Roof, Intellicheck CEO, said, "We are proud to be selected to be an Nlets strategic partner. It is...

Point Grey Research business will augment FLIR’s existing OEM cores and components business FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Point Grey Research, Inc., a developer of machine vision cameras for use in industrial, retail, scientific, traffic, mapping, and other advanced imaging applications, for approximately $253 million in cash.Impact of acquisitionFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Bri...

NETAVIS Software offers server-based IP video surveillance and integrated video analytics VIVOTEK, a global IP surveillance provider, today announced a technological partnership with NETAVIS Software, a pioneer in server-based IP video surveillance and integrated video analytics. This partnership empowers retail owners and operators to experience the high accuracy of VIVOTEK’s 3D people counting solution combined with NETAVIS Video Platform for Security and Business. NE...

Blazer Express supplies live, playback and alarm camera viewing functionality via its user-friendly interface Hikvision, the supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, has launched Blazer Express, an easy-to-use and highly efficient intelligent video management software (iVMS) station, designed specifically to meet the needs of small-to medium-sized retail surveillance applications. Catering for up to 16 or 32 network surveillance cameras, Blazer Express (supplied...

The SC8131 integrates with VIVOTEK’s central management software, VAST, enabling real-time data transfer and comprehensive analysis reports VIVOTEK, an IP surveillance provider, has announced a new stereo network camera for retail solutions, the SC8131. Featuring dual-lens design with VIVOTEK’s self-developed 3D Depth Technology, the SC8131 provides precise tracking and a high counting accuracy of up to 98%. To further optimise retail efficiencies, the camera integ...

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...

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...

Collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high- density encoding and decoding mobile command centres Matrox® Graphics Inc. announced that Magma Thunderbolt® and PCIe® expansion systems have been tested for reliability and functionality with the complete range of Matrox PCIe-based video wall and AV-over-IP product lines. The new collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high-density encoding and decoding mobile command...

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...

Oncam's seminars will focus on the application of 360-degree surveillance technology Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced that it will host three seminars to coincide with IFSEC International 2016, being held June 21st-23rd, 2016, at the ExCel London. Focused on the retail and education vertical markets, the seminars will feature representatives from both analytics company Video Analysis Solutions (VAS) and educatio...

The Security Institute has issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chairman of The Security Institute, the UK's principal professional body for senior security personnel today extended the organisation's sympathies to all those suffering loss and injury as a result of the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida but also issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK. "This incident is an...

These Axis cameras specialise in assessing details of interest, making them idealfor indoor and outdoor perimeter security across a variety of vertical markets Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has introduced two multisensor panoramic cameras, allowing a high definition, uninhibited view of large areas that would traditionally require a large number of separate devices. These latest additions make high end surveillance more accessible to businesses, redu...

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...

Tyco Security Products has announced an integration with the Sensormatic Synergy electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system from Tyco Retail Solutions. The combination of exacqVision video management system (VMS) and the Synergy EAS Series gives retail customers an interconnected Tyco solution to capture loss event data with corresponding video and improve loss prevention efforts. Synergy pedestals offer retailers a sleek, modern design to blend nicely into the retail environment wi...

VCA’s highly acclaimed video analytics engine has been successfully deployed worldwide in over 350,000 video channels VCA, the little known but highly successful OEM analytics solutions provider, is poised to substantially raise its profile within the electronic security sector with the launch of Bridge, an appliance that instantly adds video analytics capability to new or existing IP video surveillance systems. Video analytics for IP cameras VCA’s highly acclaim...

Secutech is one of the most influential international exhibitions for electronic security, home security, info security and fire & safety Taipei will become the focus of the international security industry again as the 19th edition of Secutech is set to commence next week at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The show is renowned as one of the most influential international exhibitions and conferences for electronic security, home security, info security and f...

ACT, manufacturers of access control and VMS solutions, have launched their latest cloud-based product ACT365 in a unique way. Cloud-based integrated solution The challenge was to convey the major benefits of ACT365 in a simple yet interesting and fun manner. ACT365 is a cloud-based integrated access control and video management solution that can be accessed from anywhere in the world using a web browser or the ACT365 smart phone App. ACT365 suits applications that require remote access, need...

Within video analytics, background modelling refers to ability to understand normal movement that may occur in a scene PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based geospatial video analytics company, recently announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - US Patent No 9,292,743 “Background Modelling for Fixed, Mobile, And Step-And-Stare Video Camera”. More accurate target detection and reduction in false alarms Within the field of video analytics,...

The Senstar-Aimetis integration will showcase how combination of leading technologies can provide a complete security solution Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce the addition of a world-class video analytics and management system to its portfolio. With the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Aimetis, a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, Senstar is poised to offer its...

Pelco leadership will also present during SIA Education@ISC seminar at the event in Las Vegas Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, announced recently it will highlight the advanced capabilities of its Optera™ Series Panoramic IP camera line, as well as its award-winning VideoXpert VMS, at the ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Optera p...

Identiv Hirsch physical access solutions include Velocity and Mx Controllers Identiv, Inc., recently announced that it will present its Hirsch and ICPAM physical access solutions in booth 8053 at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 6 - 8, 2016. ISC West is the leading physical security event and aims to unite the entire security channel, including dealers, installers, integrators, specifiers, consultants, and end-users of physical, network, and IT products. Hirsch phy...

RLS-2020I laser provides customisable ‘virtual’ wall with detection area up to 20m x 20m to identify people or objects OPTEX, a leading global sensor manufacturer, is expanding its series of award-winning REDSCAN laser sensors with the launch of a new short range, indoor model that features the same proven benefits of its ‘larger’ companions but is lighter, more compact and has a range of additional control and power features similar to those enjoyed by...

V250 Hybrid provides a simple way to add high resolution IP cameras to an existing analogue video surveillance system 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions recently announced the release of its new VIGIL V250 Hybrid NVR. The VIGIL V250 Hybrid is a 2U chassis hybrid NVR with an 8-port POE switch and 16 analogue looping inputs. This NVR comes standard with a 2TB hard drive, and VIGIL Server and Client software. This new NVR provides the p...

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

Case Security was first introduced to Wavestore's VMS solutions by their distributor, Mayflex Wavestore, providers of open platform Video Management Software (VMS) that unlocks the full potential of integrated security solutions, has announced that Case Security has become the first systems integrator in the UK to be awarded Wavestore Enterprise level partner status. Wavestore’s ‘Better Together’ Partner Programme is designed to provide maximum support and r...