Author: Stan Lewis

Oncam Announces Integration With AMAG Technology

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced a new integration for its patented dewarping camera technology with AMAG Technology?s Symmetry™ platform. The SDK integration allows AMAG?s Symmetry Security Management System customers to take advantage of Oncam?s dewarping capabilities from the client perspective, giving end users the ability to flatten the hemispherical images that are produced by the 5-megapixel, 360-degree Evolution camera series.

City of Santa Ana Achieves Interagency Video Sharing With Immix

Given the sensitive nature of the buildings and the agencies located within the the City, Santa Ana police wanted to have comprehensive surveillance coverage of the area. They decided to implement SureView Systems? Immix Command Center software as part of a video-sharing initiative that would enable police and various other agencies to leverage each other?s camera assets. According to Santa Ana Police Officer Otto Laufer, who serves as logistics coordinator for the department?s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) office, the police department?s foray into video surveillance began in 2008 with the installation of 48 cameras inside the department?s administration building.

The Anti-Kickstarter Campaign for the Security Industry

Sentry360, an American manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced their long-awaited campaign of Launch AVIDD (www.launchavidd.com). Launch AVIDD?s mission is to connect the physical security industry with Sentry360?s next-generation products in a unique and meaningful way. Thomas Carnevale, Founder and CEO explains, ?We wanted to deliver a creative experience for users of video surveillance technology to see behind the curtain of the development process.? Carnevale continues, ?Most manufacturers simply announce a product and then put the new product right into their catalog. Sentry360 created Launch Avidd to find the best-of-the-best of industry professionals and offer them a free product to test and give us critical feedback on our first production run.?

AvaLAN Wireless Celebrates IoT Day With Remote Solar Power Solutions

AvaLAN Wireless, leaders in secure, fail-proof wireless connectivity, announced the availability of their new remote solar power kits. These Remote Power Kits are designed for applications where power is needed but unavailable. ?The AvaLAN Wireless Remote Power Kits are a great way to power and connect our long range wireless solutions,? said Matt Nelson, CEO of AvaLAN Wireless.

OnSSI Announces Acquisition of SeeTec AG

Video Management Software company On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeeTec AG, a privately held German-based company providing VMS solutions to European markets. As one of the first providers of network-based video management applications, SeeTec provides customers with targeted solutions aligned with customer requirements and industry-specific processes.

SureView Systems Spearheads Significant Growth Across Business Units

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, has experienced increased demand for its command center and central station software platforms leading to significant customer wins, and new technology partnerships. SureView recorded a growth rate of 56 percent in the last five quarters, as well as a significant uptick in project wins over the same period of time, driven by advancements to its technology portfolio and its streamlined business structure.

Edge360 and CNL Software Partnership Offers Enhanced Situational Awareness for Law Enforcement

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that Value Added Distributor, Edge360, has integrated its Search360™ with IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM to offer enhanced situational awareness for law enforcement. The two companies have been collaborating on federal, state and local law enforcement projects in the US to deliver cohesive public safety solutions.

Z-Wave Alliance Dominates Smart Home Security Solutions

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, will exhibit for the first time ever at ISC West, hosting a range of manufacturers in the Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion. With over 1300 certified products, 300 member companies and more than 35 million devices installed worldwide, Z-Wave continues to be the wireless technology of choice for the security and smart home markets.

Booming Aviation Industry Turns to Quantum Secure’s SAFE for Aviation Solution

As the aviation industry continues to build the modern infrastructure to support their growing needs, forward looking airports are leveraging Quantum Secure’s SAFE for Aviation to provide security infrastructure to manage and govern access to secure sections of airports by employees and contractors who may not go through the same level of screening that passengers do.

Surging Customer Demand Launches ZKAccess as an Independent Company

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric (facial & fingerprint) and RFID-based security solutions, is very pleased to announce that in order to meet the huge rise in demand for its security products in the U.S. and Canada, it has successfully transitioned into an independent company known as ZKAccess, LLC. For the past three years, ZKAccess operated as a business unit under ZKTeco (leading global developer of security and time management solutions). But to better accommodate its growing customer demand in the U.S. and Canada, ZKTeco made the decision to spin ZKAccess into its own independent entity.

Milestone Husky NVRs Answer Market?s Need for More Storage

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces upgrades to its series of Milestone Husky network video recorders (NVRs). The sleek video network appliances integrated with Milestone video management software now offer significant increases in internal storage. The storage expansions mean simple-to-install video surveillance solutions are available for more demanding requirements – longer video retention and greater quality recordings.

Agent Vi Launches Video Analytics Cloud Service for Business Intelligence Applications

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announces the launch of “BI Portal“, a cloud-based video analytics service which allows aggregation, analysis, and presentation of data acquired from surveillance systems at different locations through a single, web-based interface. BI Portal is a cloud-based service added to savVi – Agent Vi?s comprehensive video analytics platform that provides real-time event detection, video search, and now expanded and even more robust business intelligence capabilities.

HID Global Acquires Quantum Secure

HID Global, a worldwide leader in providing secure identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired Quantum Secure, a leading provider of software solutions for managing identities, access compliance and provisioning access within physical security infrastructure. With this acquisition, HID Global will enhance its ability to deliver an end-to-end identity management solution.

Metra Home Theater Group Showcases Spyclops Security Surveillance System Line at ISC West

Metra Home Theater Group a leading provider of electronics accessories for over 65 years, is joining the security channel at ISC West (booth # 29109) and will showcase its brand-new product line up, the Spyclops Security Surveillance System. Geared to the more value conscious customer, this new lineup of expandable security systems features indoor/outdoor dome and bullet cameras designed with powerful Sony technology.

Bank Jamaica Adopts Comprehensive Security Plan With Verint Video and Situation Intelligence Solutions

Verint® Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) announced that National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) is completing the final part of a multi-phased implementation of its security solutions. The financial institution selected Verint in 2013 to further its focus on mitigating fraud, enhancing investigations, and applying advanced situational awareness across its country-wide locations.

Illuminar to Launch All New 2-Series LED Range

AFter a substantial and successful development program, iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, will show their all-new 2 Series range of LED lighting products at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 15th-17th. Totally redesigned, this new, next generation series of IR and white light illuminators offers high-performance that has become synonymous with iluminar products.