Author: Stan Lewis
SecurityHive.com Articles of Interest for 2014
As 2015 gets underway, it’s always interesting to look back over the past year and review those stories that grabbed our attention and imagination. Here are some of those articles that we highlighted on SecurityHive.com – Anyone remember Canon buying Milestone?
NICE Launches Real-Time Solution to Thwart Fraud Attempts in the Contact Center
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) launched its Real-Time Fraud Prevention solution, which enables contact centers to detect and prevent fraud in real time using voice biometrics and both speech and desktop analytics. The solution instantly identifies 90 percent of fraudulent callers in the first few seconds of a call, enabling organizations to quickly investigate unauthorized transactions before they are completed.
Dahua Introduces 3-Inch Network Mini PTZ Dome Camera
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products introduces its new 2-Megapixel 3-inch Network Mini PTZ Dome Camera. Dahua SD32203S-HN is IP66-rated weatherproofing and dust-proof ensures the cameras can withstand even the harshest weather environments. Furthermore, IK10-rated vandal-proof can effectively prevent violent destruction.
Dahua and Exar Agree on First HDCVI Technology Licensing
Dahua Technology announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Exar to license High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar will be able to design, manufacture, and sell high-definition analog video solutions utilizing HDCVI technology as licensed from Dahua. As the HDCVI technology inventor and patent owner, Dahua has made it as a global open standard, providing open access for any third part, including competing manufacturers, to use HDCVI.
SoleraTec Phoenix RSM Video Surveillance Management Software Available for Oracle Solaris 11 SPARC
SoleraTec LLC, provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, has released the PHOENIX RSM video surveillance management software solution for Oracle Solaris 11 operating system on the SPARC processor. Currently available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux operating systems, PHOENIX RSM now provides organizations that require uninterrupted operation of their video surveillance infrastructure with access to a high-performance and highly-reliable, secure computing platform. Organizations that need a cost-effective integrated and professional video surveillance solution can look to SoleraTec?s PHOENIX RSM, for Oracle Solaris 11.
DVTEL Appoints Rony Atoun as Vice President of Research and Development
DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced it has appointed Rony Atoun as Vice President of Research and Development. Mr. Atoun has more than 25 years of extensive experience in high-tech industries in the fields of telecommunications, networking, defense, and enterprise IT products and services, as well as computer vision and image processing.
Industry First Enterprise NVR With Cableless Redundant Design
Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, will demonstrate its latest innovations, including the NVR5000 series of enterprise RAID server NVR offering a compact size, redundant modules, and powerful features, the advanced video management solutions, and the full line of IP-cameras with smart imaging optimizers, at Intersec 2015 from January 18th to 20th in Dubai, UAE.
Scallop Imaging Expands Sales Network
Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology, today announced the addition of two new manufacturer?s representative firms – Ken Massrey Associates and TMG Sales Agents.
Farpointe’s MAXSecure Provides Increased Security to Card-Based Access Control Systems
Farpointe Data, the access control industry’s global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, today announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with a way to protect their card-based systems from skimming, eavesdropping and relay attacks. Skimming occurs when the attacker uses an unauthorized reader to access information on the unsuspecting victim’s RFID card or tag without consent.
GreenPeak Launches Next Generation ZigBee Radio Chip and Modules for Internet of Things and Smart Home Networks
GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home semi-conductor/system company, launched the new GP691 ZigBee communication controller chip and GPM6000 integrated ZigBee Modules for Smart Home and IoT networks and devices. The new GP691 ZigBee communications controller provides robust IEEE Standard 802.15.4-compliant spread spectrum data communication in the worldwide 2.4 GHz band and is capable of running the full stack and application for ZigBee applications, including ZHA and ZLL profiles.
IDEX Acquires Patents for Touch Fingerprint Sensors
Fingerprint sensor firm IDEX announced it has acquired a software algorithm and patents from Metadyne Software for US$4.5 million. IDEX said the acquisition will enable the company to deliver significantly improved security and user convenience for mass market fingerprint sensor solutions.
Myfox to Unveil New Standard in Home Security at CES Show
Myfox, the European smart home security expert, today announced that it will unveil its new Myfox Security System at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) in Las Vegas. CES 2015 marks both the company’s US launch and the launch of a new standard in home security. The new Myfox Security System along with other new Myfox products will be introduced at CES. Unveiled on January 4 and showcased throughout the duration of CES 2015 at Sands Booth 71429.
Belkin WeMo Home Automation Line Expands With Family of New Sensors
Belkin’s iOS-friendly WeMo home automation line took another big step forward today with the announcement at CES in Las Vegas of a new line of sensors. For those who want to create a subscription-free security system, the new devices are just what the doctor ordered. The sensors are battery-powered with a one-year battery life, perfect for easy installation by anyone.
Tips to Secure Wi-Fi Networks
With so many issues arising over wireless surveillance cameras and unathorized access of security networks, the editors of SecurityHive.com reached out to a network expert and asked for his comments. Whether you use Wi-Fi Network from your house or from the office, it is essential to secure the network connection.
Entering 30th Year as a Company, Micro Key Solutions Makes Changes
Thirty years ago, Atlee Mercer, an alarm dealer from Pennsylvania saw the growing need for a software solution designed specifically for the security alarm industry. Thus, Micro Key Software was born. Founders Atlee Mercer and Wayne Torrens created a new space for software that was designed by and for alarm dealers to help meet the ever changing needs of dealers.
VIVOTEK Has Released Two New Fixed Dome Network Cameras
VIVOTEK announced the launch of two new fixed dome network cameras, the FD8155H and the FD8165H. Both cameras are designed with a high-resolution CMOS sensor and feature numerous advanced technologies, such as Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Smart IR, and 3D Noise Reduction, thereby delivery superior image quality.
Security Partners Completes Transition to Bold Manitou System
Security Partners, widely considered the fastest-growing national wholesale security monitoring company in the U.S., today announced the full installation of the Bold Manitou platform, with the CSS Aeonix Telephony and SecurVoice call recording platform, at its Lancaster, Pa. and San Antonio, Texas, operation centers.
New Dahua 2MP IR High-Speed Positioning IP-Camera
Dahua has released a new 2Mp Full HD 30x/40x optical zoomnetwork IR High-Speed Positioning IP-camera.
The Rising Trend: EMC Regulations and Integration With Industrial Ethernet Equipment
It may need a tremendous amount of network devices to build a complete video surveillance system, together with the complicated cabling networks that connecting all the equipment. This may cause the complexity of electromagnetic interference and affect the total performance of the system. Therefore, electromagnetic compatibility of the electronic equipment should not be negligible when the video surveillance system is applied to environments with high-voltage current, such as power plant, factory, transportation and infrastructure. EMC stands for electromagnetic compatibility. This means electromagnetic energy generated by the equipment is neither interfering to other equipments nor accept the electromagnetic energy interference of other equipment.
VIVOTEK Debuts World?s Smallest Fisheye IP-Camera for Panoramic Surveillance
VIVOTEK, with solid R&D resources and extensive experience in fisheye technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the world?s smallest 5MP fisheye network camera, the FE8180. The FE8180?s extremely low profile, with a diameter of only 90mm, further bolsters VIVOTEK?s fisheye network camera products portfolio and satisfies diverse market needs. The launch of the FE8180 signals the dawn of a new era of simple but powerful panoramic surveillance.