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Minuteman Security Technologies Develops Video Monitoring System for Mass Transit
Minuteman Security Technologies is getting into product manufacturing with the introduction of TransitSentry, a mobile IP video surveillance and security monitoring system designed specifically for mass transit vehicles. The integrator developed TransitSentry over the course of the past two years while it was working on a $7 million mobile video surveillance project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Standard for Airport Security Access Control Systems
Available at No Cost to U.S. Airport Operators is the recently produced document Standard for Airport Security Access Control Systems. DO-230D provides guidance on acquiring and designing airport security access control systems, testing and evaluating system performance, and operational requirements.
The Great Edge of Using Hospital Surveillance
In several hospitals and other healthcare sectors, surveillance has become a dependable tool for security development.
This is along with the cost control abilities it provides. Hospital surveillance cameras may work to protect the patients and hospital employees from security breaks, and offer useful visual evidence, which could be utilized for boosting productivity and for preventing dishonest claims.
Axis Expands Its Physical Access Control Offering With a Card Reader
Axis Communications introduced AXIS A4011-E Reader. The reader supports touch-free entry with most entry card formats and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. It has an intuitive user interface with illuminated symbols and a sound indicator to clearly display the status and communicate with the user. The keypad features backlight illumination and durable stainless steel buttons.
Sony’s New Full HD Infrared Bullet IP Camera
Sony’s latest addition to its outdoor camera range is the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LEDs, allowing the firms say for visibility under dark conditions in black and white, or colour. The SNC-VB632D supports illumination at night-time through the infra-red illuminator, up to a wide range of 30 metres in black and white, with a minimum illumination of 0 lux (0.1 lux for colour) at 50 IRE.
Tyco Releases Illustra 610 Mini Bullet
Tyco Security Products is introducing the Illustra 610 Compact IP mini-bullet camera, an ideal video solution for small to mid-size businesses in need of reliable, affordable outdoor surveillance. The Illustra 610 Compact IP mini-bullet camera has been designed to provide exceptional video quality within a small framework, making it appropriate for indoor or outdoor active surveillance situations where the camera needs to blend into the environment.
6 Trends Impacting Access Control and the Overall Security Market
Increased emphasis placed on interoperability and total cost of ownership in security purchasing decisions From 4K Ultra HD resolution surveillance cameras to near field communication (NFC) or Bluetooth-enabled access control readers and applications, technology innovation in the security industry runs the gamut. However, while these newer technologies and the advanced functionality they offer generate a lot of buzz, the fact remains that today’s end users and systems integrators are looking for much more in the security devices they purchase than just the latest and greatest features.
Herta?s Facial Recognition Software Wins Best CCTV System of the Year at IFSEC
Spanish facial recognition software developer Herta Security announced that its BioFinder video analysis software has won the “Best CCTV System of the Year” award at the IFSEC Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2014. Using facial recognition, BioFinder enables users to search for a specific subject in a database of recorded videos.
Human Recognition Systems Partners With Camwatch
Human Recognition Systems (HRS) has partnered with Camwatch, a leading pioneer in specialist CCTV monitoring, to offer their Msite customers access to the JCB Site Security Mobile CCTV Tower – a unique, fully-integrated, rapidly-deployable security solution. A previous winner of CIOB Innovation Award, the solution provides monitored CCTV, backed up by live audio challenges, and is proven to help prevent crime.
Axis Launches Innovative Four-in-One Flexible Camera Unit Onto Market and Into the Stratosphere
Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, today adds AXIS F44 Main Unit to its flexible and modular AXIS F Series. The series is based on a divided network camera concept where the camera is split into a sensor unit, made up of a lens and image sensor with a pre-mounted cable up to 12 m (39 ft.) long, and a main unit, which is the body of the camera. Since the main units and sensor units with different lens types are sold separately, customers can choose the components as required and can easily change them to fit the surveillance need.
Storm Choose HID Global?s iCLASS SE Platform to Drive New Generation of AXS Products
As Storm prepare to announce their new product line up for 2015, news emerges that they will introduce a new generation of keypads with integrated Genuine HID® contactless technology. These keypads will offer enhanced security with dual authentication. A combination of PIN entry and presentation of a contactless card requires both knowledge and possession to achieve authorized access.
CaughtOnCamera: Pier Collapses in Maine
Last night some security camera captured video of a pier collapsing in Eastport, Maine. The U.S. Coast Guard says it was notified at approximately 2:20 a.m. Thursday morning that the end of the Eastport breakwall had collapsed into the water. Several boats were damaged in the incident, including a 77-foot schooner named Ada C. Lore […]
M&M: Industrial Security Systems Market to Grow 8.69% by 2020
According to a new market research report from MarketsandMarkets, the industrial security systems market is projected to be around $25 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $38 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.69%.
A Crash Course on Creating a Vehicular Perimeter Security System
From pedestrian-filled farmers markets, universities, new and used car lots, government facilities, and to a wide variety of agencies find peace of mind through the use of barriers, bollards, barricades, and crash gates for vehicle-based physical access control at the perimeter. When evaluating the security risk for a given facility, particular attention must be focused on the weights and velocities of vehicles that would be used to attempt penetration into sensitive areas.
ADI Appoints Michael Flink New President
The US-based wholesale distributor ADI has named Michael Flink as president of ADI Global. ADI, part of the Honeywell Security Group (HSG), will operate globally, and Flink will lead all ADI businesses across the Americas, EMEA, and India. Flink, pictured, has been president of ADI Americas since 2010.
Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned
Police leaders who have deployed body-worn cameras say there are many benefits associated with the devices. They note that body-worn cameras are useful for documenting evidence; officer training; preventing and resolving complaints brought by members of the public; and strengthening police transparency, performance, and accountability. In addition, given that police now operate in a world in which anyone with a cell phone camera can record video footage of a police encounter, body-worn cameras help police departments ensure events are also captured from an officer?s perspective.
Grandstream Releases New NVR Storage Unit
Ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), retail stores, apartment buildings and hospitality markets, the new GVR3550 NVR supports quick and easy installation thanks to its auto-discovery of IP-cameras and a comprehensive suite of advanced video/audio recording, monitoring, search, retrieval, and centralized camera control features. Grandstream?s ONVIF compliant GVR3550 offers concurrent video recording and storage management for up to 24 720p HD cameras with a large storage capacity of up to 16Tb and up to 4 hard drives using either RAID 0 or RAID 1 setting (hard drives not included in the base system package).
Point Greys New 1080p60 Cricket IP-Camera
The new Cricket CR-POE-20S3C model features a 1/2″ Sony IMX185 Exmor CMOS sensor capable of 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60 FPS. This 2.0 MP sensor uses the same 3.75 micron pixel structure as the existing 1.3 MP Cricket camera with the Sony IMX139, which offers impressive low light performance and wide dynamic range. Like all Cricket cameras, the new model uses Sony
Infinova 2217 VMS Provides Advanced 360-Degree Panomorph Viewing
ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical and imaging technology, announced that Infinova’s 2217 Security Management System version 14 is certified ImmerVision Enables®, the 360-degree video standard. Users can easily integrate certified 360-degree panomorph cameras and mini domes into their security installations while achieving optimum 360-degree coverage, without distortion or blind spots.
Gov Perry Approves $86 Million Budget for Border Security
Texas lawmakers on Monday approved a plan by Gov. Rick Perry to increase spending on border security.