emtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, and Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd., a world class manufacturer of professional video camera systems, today announced a partnership to drive high-performance video monitoring systems that deliver the highest quality HD images over longer distances than existing digital video transmission systems. In collaboration with the Central Japan Railway Co., Ltd., Ikegami equipped the JR Tokai Shinkansen line station platforms with HD vertical monitoring systems to improve customer safety and peace of mind.

Uniden America Corporation proudly announces the Uniden Wireless DVR HDD (WDVR), the first fully integrated wireless DVR video surveillance system designed specifically for DIY small business and homeowners. The Uniden WDVR is available for sale for $499.99 exclusively through the Apple Online Store, or via the Uniden website.

Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software and security products, introduces the new ADVIDIA P-Series, a high-performance IP camera line designed to deliver a new level of efficiency, and unparalleled streaming performance to meet customer needs in high-end installation deployments.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed its review of 28 airport access control recommendations provided by the Aviation Security Advisory Committee at the request of the Department of Homeland Security. The goal is to address the potential insider threat vulnerability at U.S. airports. Enhanced screening of the nation’s airport employees could be recommended by the TSA as early as next month.

Redvision provides a software development kit (SDK) to allow NVR and VMS manufacturers to integrate and control its new Full HD RVX-IP30™ PTZ and dome camera range. The SDK is presented in exactly the format control system developers require for comprehensive integration of all PTZ functionality.

In a partnership with UTC Building & Industrial Systems India, HCL Infosystems said it will provide security solutions for customers in the country. Seeing the potential of security products in the ongoing projects like Digital India and smart cities, HCL Infosystems will work with UTC Building & Industrial Systems India to distribute video surveillance, access control and building management solutions for customers.

BluBØX Security Inc., a leading provider of cloud based physical security solutions announced today that Perry Levine, former Sr. Director Business Development, Security Product Portfolio at Siemens Industry Inc., has joined BluBØX to further drive strategic growth initatives for the company.

At the FBI Annual Training Conference and Exhibition, Smartvue® Corporation announced that it will provide cloud-based video surveillance technology for the new Microsoft® Advanced Patrol Platform (MAPP). Equipped with cutting edge hardware, software, Windows OS, Azure cloud integration, and a mobile Smartvue video surveillance solution, MAPP will modernize today’s police cars.

DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: DIRV), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, today announced plans for its body-worn cameras and other security related products to be connected to America’s largest 4G LTE network.

Privacy campaigners have secured significant concessions in a key report into surveillance by the British security agencies published on Tuesday. The 132-page report, A Democratic Licence To Operate, which Nick Clegg commissioned last year in the wake of revelations by the US whistleblower Edward Snowden, acknowledges the importance of privacy concerns.

Health data security and patient engagement are top priorities for the nation’s hospitals, according to results of the 17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired™ Survey, released today by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

View Systems designs, develops, and markets computer software and hardware associated with surveillance systems capabilities. The View Systems product line-up includes ViewScan Concealed Weapons Detection System which is best described as a walk-through concealed weapons detector leveraging data sensing technology to determine the location, size, and number of concealed weapons on a person or within their belongings.

The North American perimeter security market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2014 to 2019. Although the U.S. holds the larger shares in the North American perimeter security market, Canada and Mexico are expected to grow considerably. The growth of perimeter security market in this region is driven by the need of security against terrorist’s activities, government regulations, and requirement of reducing manpower cost.

ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Professional Alarms, Inc. of Clarksville, Tenn. The purchase adds over 3,000 accounts to ADS’ Middle Tennessee customer base, growing one of their largest markets to approximately 18,000 accounts. The acquisition is comprised of 70% residential accounts and 30% commercial accounts.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 NetVR® 600 video management system, the newest addition to S2 Security’s product ecosystem. Ideal for mid-sized businesses and distributed enterprises with RAID storage requirements, S2 NetVR 600 makes real-time video monitoring and recorded video playback accessible from a client, web browser, or mobile app.

Without public notice, Los Angeles County law enforcement officials are building a massive database of biometric information, including iris scans. If you’re stopped by a sheriff’s deputy in Los Angeles County, get ready to have your photo taken. The sheriff’s department will equip deputies with mobile facial recognition technology to expand the largest biometric database outside of the FBI, according to procurement documents.

PureTech Systems®, a leader in geospatial video analytics, announced that its PureActiv® video analytics solution now integrates with Lockheed Martin’s SENTRYSTAR surveillance system. The integration allows users of SENTRYSTAR to utilize advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size, and real location (3D-latitude, longitude, and elevation).

Envysion®, a leading provider of cloud-based video driven business intelligence software to help companies deliver on their brand promise with instant, actionable video intelligence, is announcing a new vice president of engineering, as well as plans to hire 30 individuals in sales and technical roles in the next three months, a more than 33-percent increase in growth. The company will also move to a new, larger facility in Superior, Colorado, later this summer as it continues to expand to address customers’ needs.

Our reliance on data and the potential pitfalls associated with managing it have given rise to the need for safeguards for the protection of information, particularly in Europe where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will soon come into force. GDPR is designed to harmonize the current data protection regulations across EU member states, with strict data compliance stipulations and the possibility of huge financial penalties for those who breach of the rules.

ImageWare Systems, Inc., a leader in mobile and cloud-based, multi-modal biometric identity management solutions, has been awarded patent number 2,588,078 by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and patent number 2005307863 by the Patent Office of Australia for technology used in the company’s multi-modal biometric ID and authorization system. This technology is marketed by ImageWare as the IWS Biometric Engine®. Imageware had also been previously awarded the patent on this technology in the United States.