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Firetide Wireless Mesh Network To Deliver Real-time Video Surveillance For Malaysia MRT In Kuala Lumpur
A few weeks back, we told you about Bands Banding Together, a project being undertaken at Welcome to 1979, the studio complex owned and operated by Chris Mara (who also records the Upstairs at United sessions; go enjoy some video from the Cults and Bobby Rush sessions that went live last week, including the best non-Beatles version of "Come Together" I’ve heard yet). If you recall, Bands Banding Together began with an open call for participants interested in doing a live-to-lathe recording — as in direct-to-vinyl, zero undo, don’t screw up the last song or you have to do the whole thing over recording — who could register through Feb. 15. The next phase is a Facebook poll to determine who will get to participate in the project, and the ’79 camp tells us that the poll is live now! Of the 10 finalists, the five who receive the most votes will be making a unique direct-to-disc LP later this year. There’s a decent range of styles among the finalists, and a fairly broad geographic spread; three are Nashville bands, and the rest are from all across the eastern half of the U.S. Your Finalists: – East Side Americana pickers Don Gallardo and How Far West – Music City pan-American punks Max and The Wild Things – Northampton, Mass., folk rocker Jamie Kent , who hits my ear like The Wallflowers – Philadelphia’s Toy Soldiers , a little less country than Promised Land Sound but in similar territory – […]
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Theia Launches C Mount Version Of The SL183 Ultra Wide Undistorted Varifocal Lens
Software > Systems Software > Operating Systems > Mainframe Operating Systems > ALSO CALLED: IBM VM/ESA , VM/ESA DEFINITION: VM (Virtual Machine), currently embodied in a product called VM/ESA, is a widely-installed operating system for mainframes from IBM that can host other operating systems, including MVS and Conversational Monitor System (CMS), so that each of the operating systems seems to have its own complete system of software and hardware resources (data storage, telecommunications, processor, and so forth). That … Definition continues below. VMReports 1 – 25 of 230 Matches Previous Page | Next Page Transcript: Network Visibility: Thinking Outside the Box Virtualization Management in HP Server Automation 10.0 Backup Best Practices and Solution Selection Criteria 10000 Series – Acceleration for VMware ESX Servers Increase Scalability When Backing Up VMware Environments Learn More about vSphere Data Protection Advanced Hear from vSphere Data Protection Customers Try vSphere Data Protection Advanced in Your Environment for 60 Days Basics of Virtual Server Protection Webcast: Explore the New Features of vSphere Data Protection Advanced Accelerate Disaster Recovery & Optimize Storage with Modernized Disaster Recovery Software 5 Ways to Improve Business Continuity VMware View Business Process Desktop with EMC Avamar Deduplication Backup Software and System eBook: 3 Reasons to Consider Backup and Recovery Solutions from VMware 8 Tech Tips for a Successful vSphere Data Protection Implementation Virtual Server Sprawl and Your Backups: How Can you Cope? Four Critically Important Things to Know About Hyper-V Backups Five Reasons […]
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Digital Watchdog Acquires Award Winning Innovative Security Designs IP-Camera Manufacturer
The NVRPRO Network Video Recorders from Genie CCTV come with Dual Network Cards which enable connection to different network segments. This maximises network efficiency and improves CCTV security the makers say. The Dual IP Application allows users to communicate between remote WAN access and the IP video system without compromise to the separated recording networks bandwidth. It also reduces susceptibility of unauthorised access to the recorder and the IP cameras. Besides the security and data protection, Genie says its product makes the management of video much easier and more flexible. A range of WAN IP addresses can be stored into the product management set up programme which only allows authorised security managers and users to access the system. Within the LAN IP Management System only administered LAN IP addresses can access video, meaning that non-registered LAN computer users cannot interfere with the system. Having a video network dedicated to one of the LAN ports on the recorder alleviates network bandwidth requirements, the manufacturers add, as only the IP cameras reside on this private ‘video network connection’. This means authorised WAN/ Intranet/Internet users do not ‘load traffic’ within the video surveillance network. Web: www.geniecctv.com
Research: Security As A Key Enabler Of Smart Cities
That was the message when Anthony Leather from analysts Frost & Sullivan described how security is a key enabler of a smart city. By 2025, it’s predicted that there will be at least 26 completely smart cities, with more than half of those in Europe and North America. In the following presentation, delivered at IFSEC International in May 2013, Anthony introduces how intelligent communication systems, renewable energy, and an increase in intelligent buildings all drive a safer and more secure city. He also covers how existing security technology such as video surveillance, video analytics, and biometrics will remain the main focus of a city’s security and how the analysis of key information flow is the main area for improvement in the next generation of security. View the full presentation below:
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IBM And AT&T To Develop Internet Of Things Solutions For Smarter Cities
IBM and AT&T to Develop Internet of Things Solutions for Smarter Cities According to a new research by Gartner , The Internet of Things (IoT), which excludes PCs, tablets and smartphones, will generate incremental revenue exceeding $300 billion in services in 2020. The services include hardware, embedded software, communications services and information services associated with the things. IBM is investing heavily on smarter cities initiatives as part of its Intelligent Operations Center , Maximo Asset Management , and advanced analytics capabilities. The Blue Chip company is now partnering with AT&T to develop solutions that support the Internet of Things. The two companies intend to combine their analytics platforms, cloud and security technologies in order to gain more insights on data collected from machines in various industries. The new AT&T and IBM alliance will initially focus on the creation of new solutions for municipalities and medium-sized utilities. These organizations want to integrate and analyze data that arise from the records of facilities such as transport vehicles, utility meters and security cameras and other connected devices. The collaboration is important opportunities for urban planners to create better connected cities including better allocation and distribution of operation and maintenance resources based on information from events such as breakdowns; analysis of the movement of commuters to improve the management of traffic, parking areas, location and number of rescue forces. Urban planners can prepare better and respond to prevent or mitigate potential bottlenecks and other difficulties in the event of an emergency. It will […]
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Canadian Incident Reporting Developer Adds Business Intelligence Module
iView Systems’ BI module plugs into its Incident Reporting and Risk Management suite There’s almost no limit to where analytics can be used in an enterprise. That’s why an Ontario-based physical incident reporting software supplier has released a business intelligence add-on for its solution. iView Systems of Oakville, Ont., said Thursday it is now selling the iTrak BI Module , which delivers dashboards from its iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management software and form other data sources. “iTrak BI provides the ability to analyze a multitude of transactions and information on one centralized platform, empowering users to capture, analyze and glean actionable insight, hidden in the layers of data within your enterprise,” iView president Martin Drew said in a statement. The Web-based module has a large selection of high-quality data controls and visualizations including interactive charts, guagues, maps and scorecards the company said, that connects and consolidates data. Users can also write comments on the dashboards to be forwarded to other staff. They also have a range of viewing options for both desktop and mobile delivery. The BI module comes in two versions: Lite and Enterprise. The module lets users drag and drop virtual tables, dimensions, datasets and key performance indicators to make dashboard creation easy. There are filter, drill down, pop up and hover over analysis capabilities. It comes with standard, financial and statistical formulas. The results can be exported to Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, CSV, PDF or Image. iTrak links to Microsoft SQL Server. The client is approved for […]
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FirstNet: America’s New Surveillance Network
FirstNet: America’s new surveillance network raises grave privacy concerns While the system has already been tested in a handful of states, and 2014 will likely see it rolled out further. According to a series of presentation slides from December last year, FirstNet will be the “MOST secure wireless network ever built,” sitting entirely separate from the commercially run networks that everyone, including first responders, uses today. This will give FirstNet greater reliability in situations where networks come under extreme pressure, such as when tens of thousands of people contact loved ones during a terrorist attack or natural disaster. It makes sense to have a dedicated network just for first responders during these sorts of events. Thanks to the network being based on the super-fast 4G protocol, it will also allow for a new wave of novel technology. One application is that after ‘tagging’ a disaster victim with a small device, patients’ vital signs can be monitored from a control centre, allowing medical staff to keep an eye on who needs treatment the most at any one time. But FirstNet will also give local law enforcement the ability to take digital “fingerprints from the field,” record and share highquality video, and instantaneously marry these freshly sourced data with others over the network. In the video above, a demonstrator uses facial recognition software on a tablet; finds out if the target is in a linked database, and is immediately provided with a wealth of information on him. Of course, having a […]
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Israeli-Based Biometric Security Company, FST21, Opens U.S. Office In 7 World Trade Center
views the best pictures NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — FST21, the leading biometric security company that uses a fusion of biometric and analytic technologies, announced today the opening of the company’s first New York City-based office. The location, at 7 World Trade Center, establishes FST21’s presence in the financial epicenter of the city and highlights the importance of convenient security in the area, while also furthering the company’s investment in the U.S. market. FST21’s new office features a fully operational installment of the company’s biometric security system, including the patented SafeRise In Motion Identification® technology. The security system seamlessly incorporates both biometric and analytic technology developed by the company, allowing for facial recognition, behavior analysis, voice recognition, and more. "As we continue to expand our business, we are excited to open our office in the heart of New York’s business center," says Major-General Aharon Zeevi Farkash, Founder and CEO, FST21. "Over the past year we have furthered our technology development of biometric security to reach over a 99% positive identification rate. The location further establishes our commitment to the U.S. market, while also showcasing our innovative technology in a city plagued by daily security struggles."The New York City office is the second location in the U.S. for FST21, which also has an office in Sayreville, NJ. The company has already implemented its SafeRise technology within various locations in the New York City area, particularly the famous Knickerbocker Building and the Taino Towers.The company was founded by Major-General […]
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Event Notice: SECURITY SHOW Japan 2014
SECURITY SHOW is Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition of security and safety industry. It showcases a wide spectrum of products, technology, systems and services to protect offices, store, public facilities and homes from crimes, information leakage and other hazardous conditions. Its exhibits include video surveillance systems, access control systems, information security systems and many security related products.
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CaughtOnCamera: Moment Armed Men Seize Crimea Government Building
Security camera footage shows the moment armed men seize part of the parliament building in Ukraine’s Crimea region Thursday. The video shows heavily-armed men, dressed in full body armor entering th
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The Five Best Dashboard Cameras For 2014
all informations Are you planning to join the growing number of people who install a dashboard camera in their car for that extra bit of evidence in case of an accident, road rage, or meteors falling from the sky? Then you may be wondering which one of the dozens of different models is the best choice for you! It’s easy to be overwhelmed at first, therefore we have selected the five very best dashboard cameras that you can possibly get in early 2014. We will be looking at dash cams from every price range, starting as low as $50 for a simple-yet effective G1W and moving up the price scale to almost 10 times as much for a top-quality, feature-packed dual-channel camera, the BlackVue DR550GW. Note that the cameras featured in this article are not necessarily the newest cameras around. We have evaluated technical specifications as well as customer satisfaction for each camera during the course of 2013. Rest assured that the five winners presented here have been field tested by thousands of customers and received excellent feedback all around. So What Sets A Dash Cam Apart From Other Cameras? In case you are wondering why you can’t just use a regular video camera, or even your phone’s cam, it’s because a dashboard camera should have all of the following features: Connect to your car’s cigarette lighter with a long power cable (at least 12ft) that you can run around the windshield, tucking it away neatly so it is […]
DHS Awards XTec Contested $103 Million Biometric ID Contract
The Homeland Security Department has switched vendors for a deal inked last September to update an employee badge system with advanced biometric verification features, such as face and iris scans, officials announced late Friday. DHS originally awarded the $102 million contract to HP Enterprise Services on Sept. 27, 2013, but in November the department notified the Government Accountability Office that it was reevaluating the award after XTec, which had previously provided software for the project, argued that "the agency did not reasonably evaluate proposals," Ralph White, GAO managing associate general counsel, told Nextgov last month in an email. The value of the new contract, over an anticipated 10-year timeline, will remain the same, Homeland Security officials say. DHS awarded the new contract to XTec Inc., on Feb. 28, officials said in a filing on FedBizOps.gov, a website for federal business opportunities. Homeland Security last month temporarily extended XTec’s expiring contract for one year while reassessing technologies proposed by XTec, HP and other technology firms. In recent years, GAO attorneys had twice dismissed challenges to contracts brought by XTec. In November 2011, the credentialing firm was unsuccessful in contesting an award to Secure Mission Solutions for a Secret Service access control and visitor management system. Later that month, XTec lost a protest against an order for HP technology to support a General Services Administration system that issued and maintained ID cards for employees governmentwide. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the government required that all federal employees carry biometric ID badges […]
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U.S. University Improves Security With Access Control Solution
Comment Comment Print Print Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share Digg Del.icio.us StumbleUpon Bookmark Public Safety By Kelly Ng | 21 February 2014 | Views: 616 The Academy of Art University in San Francisco USA, with over 18,000 students, has implemented a new scaleable access control platform to increase campus safety and security, reduce theft, and improve campus experience. The University needed a centralised security system that manages access to its buildings spread across the campus that house expensive equipment and high-value student work. The solution also had to support future expansion and enhancement. According to Campus Safety Director Mike Petricca, the selected access control system by HID met both their needs for security and scaleability based on an open architecture that could support multiple card technologies and future enhancements. Through a single centralised system, students use ID cards to unlock doors easily, doing away with metal keys. The system also provides the security team with reports that will help them make better decisions on security policies and operations. The simplified credential issuance and management meant that the University can automatically turn cards off and on between semesters or permanently disable identities after resignation or failure to re-enroll, thus enhancing campus security. “HID Global’s iCLASS SE platform has made our campus more safe and secure, while enabling cardholders to do more than just open doors with their ID cards, including making purchases using the university’s debit program for meals and cashless vending, and gaining access to athletic events,” said Petricca. In future, the University has the option of provisioning […]
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Qtrac iQ ? Video Analytics For Intelligent Queuing
Video Analytics for Intelligent Queuing Qtrac iQ – Intelligent queuing with real-time video analytics. Improve the customer experience and optimize store operations. Track individual and queue wait times. Determine queue lengths and customer counts. Monitor service times and customers serviced. Predict wait times and service allocation. The intelligence you need, when you need it. Real-time dashboards show current wait times, customer counts, service times, and more. Receive instant page/email/text alerts before wait times and lengths exceed key performance indicators (kpi). Adjust staffing on current wait/service times, not just historical averages. Inform customers about wait times in different areas to help distribute traffic and increase customer flow. The Qtrac iQ® 3-D stereo video camera integrates data capture and intelligent analysis in one device. The 3rd dimension (height) filters out sunlight, shadows and reflections and prevents “dropping” and ”blending” to provide 95%+ accuracy. On-board processing means only XML data is streamed, keeping pipelines small. Power over Ethernet (POE) ensures a quick, hassle-free installation Video Analytics for Intelligent Queuing
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AGT International Forms Strategic Alliance with Cisco For Safe Cities
AGT International, a global leader in city solutions, and Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT, have formed a “Smart City Global Strategic Alliance” that will deliver the promise of the Internet through edge analytics and cloud technologies that dramatically change the way cities are managed and safeguarded. In a joint press release, the companies explained how the two companies will work together: “Built around AGT’s state-of-the-art urban management platform, the solution applies multiple sensing and analytical technologies such as video and acoustic analytics, social media engagement, license plate recognition, facial recognition, mobile crowd sourcing, mobile applications for city civil workers, smart waste and other sources. AGT’s city fusion platform, powered by Cisco Unified Computing System™ technology, uses big data analysis to reduce false alerts while increasing incident detection rates. Sharing a common platform, infrastructure and management allows agencies to be more efficient and cost-effective, especially when coping with decreasing budgets. These benefits can all be achieved in a decentralized city administration model, where agencies’ autonomy is maintained while sharing and reuse is maximized. Further Information AGT Press Release: AGT Videos AGT International Website
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CaughtOnCamera: Burglar With Sledgehammer
SAN ANTONIO – A South Side homeowner’s video surveillance cameras were rolling earlier this month when a burglar used a sledgehammer to break into his home in broad daylight. The crime happened around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 11, near Loop 410 and Roosevelt Avenue. The burglar used brute force to make entry into Amadeo Patterson’s home. "He uses a sledge hammer and within seven or eight seconds he’s inside the house," Patterson said. Patterson’s eight video cameras were rolling as the burglar grabbed whatever he could get his hands on. "He took a compound bow, two laptops, a Samsung touch-screen device, a whole bunch of jewelry and just a whole bunch of little stuff like that," Patterson said. Patterson has lived in the home since he was 8-years-old and this was 14th time he had been burglarized. Weeks before the most recent break-in, Patterson said another person got in through a window when the burglar bars were removed as the house was being painted. "They came through our bedroom window and broke out the window," Patterson said. "They weren’t able to get in because of our headboard so I guess since he couldn’t get in he took our push mower instead." Fed up with the crime Patterson installed the surveillance cameras, but even they didn’t scare off the mid-day burglar. "He’s looking at the cameras he knows they’re there but apparently he don’t give a crap," Patterson said. "Unbelievable." Patterson said his neighbors have also been targeted. He’s now […]
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London Councillor Renews Campaign For More Old East Cameras
Metro file A London councillor is renewing his campaign to have security cameras added to streets in Old East Village. Security cameras are still the solution to Old East’s problems, its local councillor says. And Stephen Orser, who represents Ward 4, says he has proof that electronic eyes bring results. This week, a $200 fine was slapped on a defendant at the London courthouse after the admitted dumping of garbage in Old East. It follows another successful result two weeks ago, when a different offender pleaded guilty and was fined $350. Both criminal cases follow dumping problems in the parking lot between Dundas Street and Queens Avenue. It’s that much-discussed area between Adelaide and Rectory that’s the focus of complaints about anti-social behaviour, drugs, and other crime. In each cases, the offender was caught on camera. A public appeal was put out via news media and social media, and the people ditching their garbage in the city parking lot found themselves in court. “The surveillance cameras that staff have put up are working,” said Orser. “Two convictions are evidence of that. “With that being said, the ongoing dumping problem is going to come to an end in wider streets. “The free ride is over in Old East Village.” Orser’s involved in the Old East Neighbourhood Safety Task Force, which has more than 50 members with connections to the area. They’re discussing ways to make lives better in the village and having a series of meetings during the first half of […]
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Washington State Moves To Outlaw All Photography From “Drones” Even In Public Places
http://www.king5.com/news/politics/C…247311131.html Two drone bills passed the House Wednesday morning and were making their way through the Senate in Olympia. One bill sets rules on how state government can deploy drones; the other bill aims to protect citizens
GKB To Unveil New Products At Secutech Taipei 2014
Source: GKB Security | Date: 02/27/2014 Related tags: GKB , Secutech GKB Security is ready to kick off at Secutech 2014 in Taipei, Secutech is an important event for surveillance industry and it attracts numerous visitors and applications worldwide. GKB has participated in Secutech for almost 2 decades, through this event GKB has created a true business partnership with many customers and consistently delivered GKB trustworthy brand image. Moreover, GKB is expected to unfold its latest line-up of HD-SDI solution, analog solution and IP solutions in Secutech booth #4121. GKB highlights its exclusive analog camera with Sony Effio-V image sensor that greatly improves WDR, 3D-NR and visibilities in different conditions with low light, infrared light, or high (low) contrast. Furthermore, GKB demonstrates a remarkable IP solution, which can be extensively integrated and managed Analog camera, ccHDtv, camera, and Onvif cameras by GKB Cloud Platform. In addition, GKB also displays a robust mobile DVR “VerifEye” and GKB’s cutting-edge smart home solution “Aetherlink” in Secutech booth #4111. Along with all of these, users will also have a chance to explore GKB’s Video Fire Detection System in High-Tech Factory Surveillance and Management seminar at conference room 402 on 20 of March. As a global video surveillance solution provider, GKB is always eager to respond diverse requirements of worldwide customers, GKB appoints the sales of its different branches (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada and Taiwan) leading consumers to have a practical experience of GKB’s total solution in the upcoming 2014- the ONE destination for […]
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