Here are the main legal topics on connected cars covered during the Connected Automobiles conference where I gave a presentation named ?Privacy and regulations: state-of-the-art and future issues? on legal issues relating to connected cars.

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has completed an integration with the Sensormatic anti-theft system from Tyco Retail Solutions. The combination of Exacqvision video management system (VMS) and the Sensormatic system gives retail customers a unified Tyco solution, capturing loss event data and providing video recognition to improve loss prevention efforts.

The introduction of dedicated 700 MHz LTE spectrum for public-safety agencies is driving major changes as new applications require much higher levels of backhaul capacity. The 700 MHz LTE network overlay lets public-safety agencies support data-intensive applications that include —but are not limited to— video surveillance, high-speed Internet access, video conferencing and IP voice services.

Apollo Video Technology (Apollo Video) has been honored for the fourth consecutive year by New Flyer Industries ULC (New Flyer) with a “gold” delivery performance rating. As Apollo Video approaches nearly 25,000 installations of its flagship RoadRunner™ digital video recording system in more than 375 transit agencies worldwide, accomplishments such as this support the company’s mission of nurturing quality partnerships.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility.

China’s Central bank official says technology must be mature and regulations changed before public will be allowed to open accounts using facial-recognition technology. Banks will not be allowed to verify the identity of new customers using biometric information unless certain conditions are met, a central bank official says.

ELVEES companies group and Imagination Technologies are working together to enable next-generation solutions for a wide range of existing and future global video analytics markets. Video analytics (the processing and understanding of video streams) is important for emerging markets including: Smart city – based on innovative IP cameras with real-time monitoring.

IFSEC visitors will also witness the release of the new Optera? panoramic cameras with SureVision 2.0 WDR imaging technology. Officials stated that the new Panomersive experience provides seamless situational awareness with blended panoramic views, creating a unique and effective panoramic immersive surveillance experience.

Natural Security Alliance’s biometric strong authentication standard makes it possible for users to access the full range of electronic services (e.g. online and in-store payments, cash withdrawals, online banking, FIDO services, identity management) with the guarantee that they will retain full control of their biometric data and that their privacy will be protected.

In an age of heightened security demands and rapidly evolving mobile technologies, the Department of Defense is re-evaluating and updating its Identity and Access Management (IdAM) strategy to strengthen network access protection without placing undue burdens on authorized users.

Smart homes refer to a residence equipped with computing and information technology devices that anticipate and respond to the needs of the residents; thus, working towards enhancing their comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment through the automation of technology within a home.

ONVIF came to be by Axis, Bosch and Sony in 2008 and has become the definitive standard against which vendors develop IP security products. In an era where security technologies are ever-more integrated with one another, the need for a global -open- industry forum like ONVIF is only becoming more important. So what do installers need to know about ONVIF? (Open Network Video Interface Forum):

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Government Biometric Systems Market 2015-2025 – Country Analysis: Market Profile" report to their offering.

In the past two decades, intelligent transportation systems have been developed to improve public transportation safety and mobility by integrating multiple advanced technologies. Automatic identification of vehicles has become more and more important in many applications; for example, parking fees, toll payments, traffic surveillance, ticket issuing, access control, and so on. A license plate is […]

The Federal Trade Commission last month announced a proposed consent order settling claims against Nomi Technologies, a third-party mobile tracking service that collects data about consumers’ in-store shopping behavior.

Genetec™ a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions announced that Digicel Business, a leading communications provider in the Caribbean and Central America has chosen Genetec’s Stratocast? cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution to power its latest business solutions product, Digicel Eye. Designed for small and mid-size business (SMB) customers, Digicel Eye enables business owners to keep an eye on their business operations from their computer, cell phone or tablet, regardless of where they are, 24/7.

The most powerful security panels for commercial applications, the B9512G and B8512G, are approved for combination burglar and fire alarm applications and feature integrated access control, direct IP camera control, and Z-Wave device integration. Users also benefit from integration with the Bosch Video Management System and a free app for mobile operation.

In 2014 Danfoss, together with Nedap, applied its company strategy ?one company, one way? to a central strategy and program for security and access control. The program lays the foundation for increased security by optimizing processes and using fewer resources. Danfoss is an international supplier that plays an active role in the main growth themes in a world that is rapidly changing: infrastructure, food, energy and climate are the focus of their business.

A major nonprofit healthcare system in the US has seen major improvements to its patient records management since introducing a palm vein scanning identification system, according to an InformationWeek article by Curtis Franklin Jr. Atlantic Health System in New Jersey adopted the system from Patient Secure via software integrator McKesson.