CriticalArc announces that the University of Zurich, one of the leading research universities in Europe with 26,000 students has implemented SafeZone. By implementing SafeZone students and staff can now seek assistance with the simple press of a button, wherever they are located across the University estate, giving them the capability to summon support 24/7 via a help point in their pocket.

DVTEL, the video surveillance solutions provider, is proactively addressing one of the biggest issues facing IP security: cyber defense. IP surveillance technology can expose organizations to a wide range of cyber threats, making it possible for hackers to access important corporate data. Surveillance devices must be properly protected, and DVTEL is leading the way in the delivery of its cyber defense strategy for video surveillance systems.

Administered by the Mexican real estate company Internacional de Inversiones (IDEI), the VAO1 and VAO2 office buildings are located in the city of Monterrey, in northern Mexico. Because the offices are rented out to a variety of different companies, channeling the flow of visitors through the building represents a major challenge. With visitors and staff coming and going to different destinations all day long, an automated entry system was a prerequisite. Boon Edam optical turnstiles offered the optimum solution.

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of its two market-leading Ultra-Megapixel fisheye network cameras, with the FE8191 and the FE8391-V. The FE8391-V uniquely features a 12MP CMOS sensor and built-in IR LEDs, making this model the world?s first Ultra-Megapixel fisheye with IR illumination, consequently satisfying consumers? demand for products with diversified applications.

The Vess Series are optimized for video surveillance and offer the highest levels of recording and disk throughput performance in the industry. At MIPS, these solutions will be featured in live demonstrations integrated with the industry?s leading security platforms and video management software.

The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world’s largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, is announcing the opening of applications for Z-Wave Labs.

Icon Labs announced the availability of their new Floodgate Security Framework (FSF) to protect embedded devices and systems from cyber-attack. Internet-based attacks are on the rise and an increasing number of these attacks are targeting embedded devices. Cyber-criminals, hacking bots, industrial or international espionage agents, and even terrorist groups are now targeting industrial, military, automotive, and medical devices as well as utility systems.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome CCTV.Net as a new distribution partner. CCTV.Net has been serving the industry as a CCTV distributor since 2001. Inventory includes analog cameras and standalone DVRs, HD-TVI/CVI equipment, NVRs, megapixel network cameras, video analysts, access control systems, and more.

ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, is driving new levels of operational and workplace safety, and loss prevention in warehouses, healthcare facilities and retail distribution sites through the delivery of its new SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions. Both systems provide LP managers, safety leaders and operational personnel with cost-effective options to reduce the risk for active shooters while limiting the potential for theft.

WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems and Herta Security, a world leader in the development of cutting edge Facial Recognition solutions, jointly announce the integration technology partnership. Unveiled at the ISC West show this year, the technology integration showcases Herta?s new award winning BioSurveillance NEXT v2 advanced GPU based Facial Recognition solution which easily ingrates with Wavestore?s Video Management software.

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world?s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure and highly functional cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, certification, events and products.

Nuspire Networks, leading provider of state-of-the-science network management and security solutions, announced the acquisition of Security Confidence, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based provider of business IT security and disaster recovery solutions. The acquisition of Security Confidence is an important step in Nuspire?s continued efforts to serve as the managed security services provider (MSSP) of choice for large, Fortune 500 companies with a dispersed footprint and complex compliance environments.

New York hedge fund Elliott Management disclosed it had a 7.5 percent stake in Swedish surveillance camera maker Axis AB (AXIS.ST), potentially raising pressure on Japan’s Canon Inc (7751.T) to raise its bid for the firm. Elliott Management has recently increased its stake in Axis to 10.91 percent and has not yet sold those shares to Canon.

Buffalo Americas is a leading provider of external storage, network attached storage and networking solutions. Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global leader in video management and video analytics solutions, announced compatibility and certification of the Buffalo Americas TeraStation™ 7120r Enterprise Class NAS and iSCSI Storage with ISS software.

IDV Solutions, LLC, the leader in enterprise risk visualization, launched two new modules that empower organizations to assess risk events and analyze trends in its award-winning Visual Command Center® software. The Response Tracker module allows users to quickly assess the impact of a risk event by sending custom surveys to affected employees, suppliers, and other contacts.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), hosted more than 100 of its UK partners, customers, and key media representatives at its new UK and Ireland headquarters in Green Park, Reading on April 28.

The FlexPower® RS Series iSCAN (Supervision Control Access Notification) Networked Rackmount SmartPower system is an intelligent, networked-based device that features single or dual voltage, 8- or 16-outputs, in one device. It?s designed specifically for the access control, security, CCTV, and mass notification segments of the life safety industry and the new rack mount configuration provides additional installation possibilities, including data centers, control rooms, or other limited footprint spaces.

Threat Stack, the leader in continuous cloud security monitoring, announced a seamless integration with PagerDuty, the leader in operations performance software. The popular PagerDuty platform allows engineering and IT teams to connect their operations systems, teams, and data into a single, easy-to-use console that makes managing and responding to incidents quick and easy.

IPVM, the world?s leading source for video surveillance news and information has introduced its Google Maps Camera Calculator. The calculator provides the ability to address and map out cameras completely online. This is a major breakthrough that will save system design specialists time and money.