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Retailers are being encouraged to ensure their security guards are supported by the latest security technology Retailers have been warned by the National Police Chiefs' Council to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (27 November). Deploying latest security equipment Originally an American calendar event, designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British s...

Trigion suggests retailers to speak to a security expert who can recommend the best options to keep safe As revellers and shoppers throng to our high streets and shopping centres, the risk of crime increases in the run up to, and over, the festive period. Security specialist, Trigion offers advice to retailers and facilities managers on ensuring that neither they, nor their colleagues or customers fall victim in the season of ‘goodwill to all men’. Alongside a...

Integration of mobile Zepcam cameras into SeeTec Cayuga video management software also enables live transmission of image With the partnership of SeeTec and Zepcam, two technological pioneers combine their competences for a mobile video solution. The integration of mobile Zepcam cameras into the SeeTec video management software enables both a gapless recording and a live transmission of the image data via wireless transmission. One application scenario in particular for the c...

VCA, the retail analytics specialist, has introduced a new generation Public View monitor designed to help retailers achieve so much more than just deter would be thieves. VCA has packed its Intelligent Public View Monitor (IPVM) with a long list of impressive features, which offer tangible benefits to retail marketing executives, as well as loss prevention managers. Face detection The IPVM takes advantage of high definition camera technology, supported by facial detection software, to recor...

Ian Compton has been named Vice President of Sales, EMEA and David Wedel VP of Sales, America’s division Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree technology, announced recently it has expanded its global market strategy in response to increased demand for the company’s suite of 360-degree IP camera technologies and added key leaders to its executive team to address continued growth. Expanding product portfolio  A leader in the development of 360-degree vide...

U.S. Security Associates showcases products and services to Goodwill staff from different locations at the event Professionals in the fields of loss prevention, safety, retail and IT are converging on Indianapolis this week for the 2015 Goodwill Industries® Loss Prevention and Safety (GILPS) Conference. The event takes place from November 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel. Representatives from the Retail Loss Prevention division of U.S. Security Associates, a...

With the acquisition of Entourage, USA has accomplished a goal of strategic expansion into the European Union U.S. Security Associates (USA), through its wholly owned affiliate, Andrews International LLC, announced the acquisition of Entourage Security Management, one of London’s premier security firms. The globalisation of business is leading more and more clients to seek security solutions outside the U.S. borders and this move establishes a strong foothold for the com...

Herve comes with nearly 20 years of experience in the security industry Schneider Electric announced recently the appointment of Herve Fages as Managing Director for MultiSight – an innovative VSaaS offering designed for companies with mulitiple facilities (eg. Retail, Banking, etc.). “The opportunity to launch video surveillance as a service is a unique and exciting challenge,” explains Fages. “MultiSight has the look and agility of a highly innov...

VIVOTEK will display network cameras, license plate capture and IP surveillance systems solutions at the event VIVOTEK will showcase its latest surveillance solutions for targeted vertical markets at the International Exhibition of Security & Fire Prevention (SICUREZZA 2015) taking place Nov 3 to Nov 5 in Fiera Milano. Visitors to the fair will find VIVOTEK’s booth at R04. VIVOTEK’s showcased surveillance solutions feature three key benefits: Low-Profile re...

The doorset featured UNION Optimus3 sashlock, Specification Skyline hinges and door handles as well as DC840 concealed door closer ASSA ABLOY UK has tested a timber doorset with a range of ASSA ABLOY hardware to the PAS24 standard. A UNION sashlock from its Optimus3 range was fitted in the timber doorset, offering high performance security, ideal for use in social housing, residential care home and student accommodation. It is also suitable for uniform door preparation in lar...

The concept behind Axis Experience Center is about getting closer to customers and providing them with an experience Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, held an official grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for its new office and state-of-the-art Axis Experience Center in Irvine, California. Axis Experience Center features The 8,000 square foot Axis Experience Center features a 28-person training centre, 12-person conference room and a specialised e...

NXT-ID builds its team of financial services and retail experts to maximise the opportunities for Wocket Smart Wallet NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market and creator of the Wocket® smart wallet announces Mr. Stanley E. Washington, former long- term executive at American Express has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Over 25 years' experience Mr. Washington is recognised as a key...

Axis announces AXIS Guard Suite, a series of robust video analytics applications that quickly turn Axis network cameras into smart security systems, allowing a more pro-active approach to video surveillance. The offering targets small and medium-sized installations with an easy to install and affordable solution for efficient surveillance that is well suited for commercial, industrial and public grounds, buildings, and indoor areas. Integration with AXIS Camera Station Axis Communications, the...

Navigator 6 offers new features to streamline video security operations for TruVision video cameras and recorders installations Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, introduced TruVision Navigator 6, the latest version of its video management software, at the ASIS International security conference. TruVision Navigator 6 offers new features and design to streamline video security operations for high-volume installations of TruVision video cameras an...

DMP technology is designed and built in America, with company representatives devoted to serving federal, state, and local government customers Visitors to the DMP booth (#2827) at ASIS will have the opportunity to see the impressive array of innovative security technology on hand for review and demonstration. The products on display incorporate advanced features and functions suited for commercial, banking, retail and government applications. “ASIS never disappoints at...

Samsung’s Open Platform makes it possible for third-party companies to use standardised APIs Samsung Techwin America will introduce two new application partners at this year’s ASIS (booth # 1729). Using Samsung’s Open Platform feature, analytics provider IntuVision and cloud provider SmartVue have integrated their technology with Samsung’s WiseNet III line of cameras. The integrations provide users with the opportunity to deploy these applications t...

Samsung SNB-H-6010 delivers important visual information instantly to help identify and apprehend suspects Samsung Techwin America is setting a new standard for commonly used height markers with recent launch of the SNB-H-6010 Camera Enabled Height Marker. Designed with a discreet on-board 2 megapixel network HD camera and advanced motion detection, the SNB-H-6010 delivers important visual information instantly to help identify and apprehend suspects. “Samsung Techwin&r...

Camden Door Controls has released its new CV-550SPK surface mount, weather and vandal resistant, backlit, stand-alone keypad with proximity card reader. Benefits of keypad/reader The HID format prox reader and keypad supports up to 2,000 users with card, PIN, or card and PIN access. Rugged and attractive, the keypad/reader is designed for high traffic indoor and outdoor applications. CV-550SPK features a cast metal housing with fully potted electronics, making CV-550SPK both weather (IP 65 ra...

Through this agreement TeleEye Group will be deliver innovative technologies to the Latin American market TeleEye Group, a renowned pioneer in the development and supply of high-tech video surveillance systems and cutting-edge technologies with a global presence and Sociedad Comercial Drakon Chile Limitada (also known as Drakon Chile Ltda), a well established leader in the Chilean alarm systems market would like to announce their partnership in the distribution for the full ra...

The new catalogue features 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September, 2014 U.S. Security Associates (USA) announces the release of the new USA Security Academy Course Catalogue, featuring the addition of 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September 2014. As one of America’s largest security companies, with more than 160 local offices, U.S. Security Associates established USA Security Academy to deliver centralised, consi...

Following the close of the transaction, Milre is expected to operate within Allegion’s Asia Pacific region Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through its subsidiary Allegion Luxembourg Holding & Financing S.à r.l, to acquire Milre Systek Co., Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. Milre is a leading security solutions manufacturer in South Korea, focused on producing high...

U.S. Security Associates welcomes the exposure and opportunity to spend time with clients The Retail Loss Prevention Services team at U.S. Security Associates (USA) is exhibiting at the NRF PROTECT Loss Prevention Conference & Expo from June 23-25. The event takes place at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in the heart of downtown Long Beach, California. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is promoting the conference as “the largest, most important...

The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams view priorities Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today revealed the results of “The Great Disconnect Between LP and IT,” a 2015 study by IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm specialising in technologies for the retail and hospitality industries. The research illustrates the differing ways in which IT and loss prevention (LP) teams vi...

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of a new height-strip network camera, the CC8130 (HS), featuring 1-Megapixel video resolution at 30 fps, a 180 degree wide-angle lens and height-strip housing design, allowing the camera to deliver clear images for reliable facial recognition with no dead angles. In addition, the plug-and-play design makes the CC8130 (HS) installation both simple and rapid. Combining low-profile and high-level features, the CC8130(HS) is ideal for discreet indoor applica...

RTF Europe, leaders in retail theft prevention and product display technologies, has announced the launch of Vise LCE, a high security adjustable lasso sensor designed to safeguard high value products while still allowing customers to pick up and “try before they buy”. Vise LCE can maximise store and product appeal and boost sales without affecting the aesthetic of attached items or retail fixtures, and is capable of being fitted to hundreds of products regardless of size or design....

NEXCOM’s latest NViS 1410 Network Video Recorder (NVR) brings 4K imaging to security surveillance with smooth recording and playback, and efficient storage. Powered by the latest Intel® Pentium® Processor N3700 and Intel® HD Graphics, the NViS 1410 also features the latest HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) decoding technology (also known as H.265), and up to 6TB surveillance-grade storage. The slim 1U size NVR is the ideal solution for retailers and SMB (small and medium-size...

exacqVision is now integrated with the Sensormatic electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system. The combination of exacqVision and Sensormatic EAS gives retail customers a unified solution to improve their loss prevention and shoplifting protection within one interface. Sensormatic and exacqVision allows retailers to: Connect surveillance device data with video Notify employees when someone tries to remove an EAS tag from a location or exits the store See live exacqVision video...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto-configure in minutes. Ideal for small installations Ideal for a small insta...

The survey is open to individuals involved in procurement & management of security products The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – is researching the procurement attitudes of end users. The BSIA is seeking to understand the factors which influence security procurement and investment through an online survey launched this week. The survey – which is open to all individu...

Both systems provide LP managers, safety leaders and operational personnel to reduce risk for active shooters ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, is driving new levels of operational and workplace safety, and loss prevention in warehouses, healthcare facilities and retail distribution sites through the delivery of its new SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions. Both systems provide LP managers, safety leade...