Author: dtaitano
SightLogix Recruits Frank De Fina As Executive VP Of Sales And Marketing
SightLogix announced that Frank De Fina, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. ?We are thrilled to welcome Frank De Fina to SightLogix,? said John Romanowich, SightLogix President and CEO. ?Frank?s extensive experience creating market-leading businesses is the perfect […]
Scallop Imaging Announces Investment In Innovation, New Management
Propelled by a new executive management team and significant investment in product development, Scallop Imaging has positioned itself for further innovation to boost its role as a pioneering force in imaging technology. Boston-based Scallop Imaging, which first conceived its core ?distributed imaging? technology in 2006, has invested significant resources in personnel, assets, and research and […]
Small Business Wins $12M Biometric ‘On The Go’ Navy Contract
General Technical Systems, a small Virginia Beach based contractor, has won an $11.8 million Navy contract to develop a prototype of a mobile, non-contact biometrics system. Called Gatekeeper On the Move – Biometrics, or GOTM-B, the system captures biometric information such as 3-D finger, face, and iris from people as they move through the coverage […]
IndigoVision Brings High End To Mid Range Market
The Indigovision BX100 four channel encoder has been designed to be part of an ideal package for migrating mid-range DVRs to IP. "The security industry thinks analog is dead, but there are millions of analog cameras still used worldwide. Most are in mid-range systems that are 20 cameras or less." stated Marcus Kneen, Indigovision’s Chief […]
Port Of West Sacramento Chooses DNF Security Video Storage
Port of West Sacramento, located 79 nautical miles North of San Francisco chose DNF Security Video Storage solutions. In order to counter challenges propelled by decentralized surveillance systems and outdated cameras, DNF Security’s video management system and storage platforms were selected by the port authorities. The port is located in bustling transportation network having direct […]
Will Bluetooth Kill The NFC Chip?
Some call it a more secure, easier to work with communication protocol Near field communication has been an “emerging” technology for half a decade. During that time, it has jumped the initial hurdle being deployed in handsets worldwide. But there are still obstacles to conquer if NFC is to truly go mainstream. Some are tired […]
ievo Releases ‘Do It Yourself’ Biometric Access Control System
ievo recently released a new custom kit which allows its customers to enhance its biometric reader hardware for their unique applications. This allows users to effectively create their very own “do it yourself” biometric access control systems to suit the needs of specific projects. The custom kit gives ievo’s customers the ability to create a […]
Gallagher?s Personal Identity Verification Gets US Approval
Gallagher Security, a technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management, and perimeter protection, has announced that its security management platform is now approved for sale in the United States. The development of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, has driven forward the establishment of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as the standard […]
Imagus Provides Facial Recognition Technology For New 3D Glasses Tested By US Military
X6 glasses Imagus Technology is providing facial recognition technology to be used in new spy glasses designed by Osterhout Design Group, which have already confirmed about 500 pre-orders with the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. Dr. Brian Lovell, director of Imagus, is ecstatic about the startup’s facial recognition technology being used in the X6 glasses. “This […]
New Aimetis A10D Thin Client Video Decoder
Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, has supported the launch its A10D Thin Client™ decoder with a short video showing just how simple it is to install. The Thin Client™ is a secure and cost-effective PC substitute, which decodes 1080p, Full HD video. It has greater functionality than a traditional […]
Xentry Systems Integration Names Industry Veteran VP Sales And Marketing
Xentry Systems Integration, a systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security solutions and healthcare technologies, today announced that Andre Greco has been named the company?s Vice President of Sales and Marketing effective immediately. Greco, who reports directly to Xentry President and CEO John Nemerofsky, will focus on driving strategic sales and marketing programs that enhance […]
Video Surveillance: Finding The IP Video Sweet Spots
Ah, that ever-so-special “sweet spot” — it is that loud crack from the bat that tells everyone you just crushed the baseball; or that satisfying ping you hear before the golf ball arcs hundreds of yards down the fairway. In business, it’s the feel of a firm handshake when both parties know they have closed […]
CaughtOnCamera: Dashcam Shows Parking Lot Crash Scam
A Hamilton (Canada) area man’s dashcam may have saved him a pricey car insurance payout – and maybe even from falling victim to an insurance scam, an industry expert says. While he can’t know for sure, Craig Schneider says he feels like he narrowly avoided being taken advantage of and now wants people to know […]
Drone Flies Too Close To NYPD Chopper; Operators Arrested
Two New York men face felony charges after authorities said they flew a drone within 800 feet of a New York Police Department helicopter. The helicopter pilot spotted the small, unmanned aircraft near the George Washington Bridge early Monday, police said. The drone suddenly ascended from 200 feet to 2,000 feet and continued to circle […]
Access Control: Why PACS Are Moving To The Edge
It used to be that stringing miles of cable was the only way to install a Physical Access Control System (PACS). That industry paradigm is starting to shift. New technologies with IP access control are bringing intelligence to the doors and making environments smarter, safer and more secure places to work and live. In his […]
Samsung Techwin Unveils 2MP Full HD 32 x PTZ Speed Dome
Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its formidable family of open platform WiseNetIII cameras and domes with the launch of the SNP-6320, the 2MP Full HD 32x optical zoom PTZ speed dome. In addition to its powerful 32x optical zoom, the ONVIF compliant SNP-6320 is also equipped with a 16x digital zoom making it an ideal […]
VIEVU Announces Availability Of VIEVU2, Military-Grade Wearable Wi-Fi Video Camera
VIEVU, the industry leader in body worn video (BWV) for Law Enforcement announced availability of its VIEVU², the first ruggedized, wearable video camera for "Prosumers" and the professional workforce built on the same military-grade technology used by law enforcement and government agencies. The VIEVU² camera protects against erroneous accountability/liability, efficiently and accurately documents claims, and […]
National Retail Chain Selects Digieye From Syac-TB
The Clothing Chain recently chose the Digieye Compact Hybrid and IP multifunctional video management systems from Syac-TB for the company’s newly upgraded surveillance solution, which they wanted to optimize their new video security investments but also, at the same time, preserve some of their past investments by maintaining some of the legacy materials. The Clothing […]
Hospital Staff Set To Wear Body-Worn Security Cameras
Hospital security teams could start wearing body-worn video cameras on uniforms to record violent and threatening incidents. It follows a successful two-week trial of a body-worn camera by security workers at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. It is hoped the scheme could be rolled out across Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust […]
BBC Using Facial Recognition Technology In Viewer Test Studies
The BBC is currently using facial recognition technology in consumer focus groups to analyze how their viewers are responding and behaving towards popular BBC television shows, according to a report by The Telegraph. The facial recognition technology is provided by British start-up CrowdEmotion, which use webcams with facial coding to accurately record the facial expressions, […]