Author: Stan Lewis
Videofied Enters Distribution Partnership With PSA Security Network
RSI Video Technologies, Inc., announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute it’s Videofied?s next generation of wireless outdoor battery-powered cameras along with the rest of Videofied?s wireless video alarm systems. PSA Security Network is the world?s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America who are responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire and life safety installations.
Ethan Maxon Joins Sentry360 as New Vice President of Global Sales
Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced today the appointment of Ethan Maxon as Vice President of Global Sales. His primary responsibility will be to lead our sales team to execute Sentry360?s aggressive growth plan over the next two years and beyond.
WD and Milestone Partner to Provide Video Surveillance Solutions for Businesses and Consumers
WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a worldwide leader in storage solutions, and Milestone Systems, the security industry leader in video management software, announced a partnership to deliver video surveillance solutions to businesses and consumers. The two companies will demonstrate these solutions at IFA Berlin, booth No. 103, Hall 11.2, Sept. 4 to 9; and at ASIS International, Anaheim, Calif., booth No. 3222, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.
Remote Network Infrastructure for Video Surveillance
This is a primer datasheet from Datasat Communications on remote network infrastructure for video surveillance that helps detail a strong IP surveillance network environment. Whether protecting a remote community or remote assets, effective surveillance is required to provide coverage over extended distances and often challenging terrain. Advances in IP traffic management technology allows for surveillance systems to become part of the same enterprise network infrastructure used for all voice and data communication needs.
Shane Montgomery?s Death Spurs Proposed Surveillance Legislation in Philly
Philadelphia City council?s committee on public safety, chaired by Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., conducted hearings June 8 of this year on a bill and a resolution that would increase surveillance cameras in the city, especially in commercial corridors and at establishments that serve alcohol. Bill 15006, dubbed the Shane Montgomery Bill, would require every special occupancy licensee to install a surveillance camera outside each public exit.
S2 Security Announces Version 4.7 NetBox Software
S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, announced Version 4.7 NetBox software featuring a new, icon-based user interface and other enhancements. Version 4.7 simplifies the NetBox user experience with streamlined workflows and one-click access to key system functionality, making event and alarm monitoring, video surveillance, system management and setup activities faster and easier to navigate.
Imaging Source Announces Full HD WDR Cameras With Sony CMOS Sensor IMX236
The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of machine vision cameras, has just announced the immediate availability of new industrial cameras with the Sony Full HD WDR Sensor IMX236. With integrated WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) and a resolution from VGA to Full HD, these cameras are especially suited to demanding applications in microscopy, production automation, quality assurance, logistics, medicine, and security applications.
Razberi Technologies Announces Sales Agreement With Bassett Sales Team
Razberi Technologies, a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications, announces its manufacturer representative agreement with Bassett Sales Corporation, an expert in security solutions serving Arizona, Hawaii, southern California and southern Nevada, and authorizing it to promote and sell the razberi™ ServerSwitch™.
BCDVideo?s Orion Series for OnSSI
BCDVideo and On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) have partnered together to provide a complete software and hardware appliance for security integrators. The BCDVideo Orion Series will provide a complete catalog of turn-key solutions, all pre-loaded with Ocularis 5.0 ? Professional.
ZKACCESS ANNOUNCES V3.5 SOFTWARE UPGRADE, a COMPLETE ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce its upgraded V3.5 software designed to manage all of ZKTeco’s standalone readers. The V3.5 user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, install, operate and maintain the system. ZKAccess V3.5 seamlessly syncs both user and device information between the computer, panels and readers.
RetailNext Extends Traffic Counting and Staffing Optimization Solutions With Beacon-Based Employee Analytics
The new beacon-based application allows retailers to not only accurately count, observe and measure the paths of shoppers and associates, but also determine when shopper-associate interactions occur, how often, in what duration and the affect on conversion and other key performance indicators. Retailers can integrate this hardware-agnostic RetailNext solution regardless of their existing traffic counting technology and infrastructure.
Milestone Enables Video to Boldly Go Where No Video Has Gone Before
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 8.1 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions. A highlight of this release is support for Digital Barriers? TVI wireless video streaming that contains a patent-protected codec which dynamically adjusts video image resolution and pixel density to fit the quality of bandwidth available for video transmission.
D-Link Now Shipping Industry?s First Wi-Fi Water Sensor
D-Link® announced immediate availability of its Wi-Fi Water Sensor (DCH-S160), a compact device that plugs into an open power outlet and alerts users with a loud siren whenever it comes in contact with water. In addition to the audible siren with six different customizable tones, customers will also get push notifications with the free mydlink® Home app on their smartphones or tablet to ensure they?re aware of a water leak no matter their location.
IC Realtime Launches ICMyCloud Surveillance and Storage
IC Realtime, a manufacturer of video surveillance technology, has just launched ICMyCloud, a convenient and secure off-site video surveillance storage option for residential and commercial applications. Compatible with the brand?s video surveillance cameras and recorders, the service starts at $7.99 per month per channel, with up-charges for various storage options.
Foodbank of the Rockies Relies on 3xLOGIC to Protect Critical Inventory
3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced that Foodbank of the Rockies (FBR), located in Denver, Colorado, has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP-cameras. iCAM Video Management Solutions, Inc., a security integrator, has been instrumental in providing design and installation expertise for FBR since they first installed their security system in 2008.
Westinghouse Security Adds Nucli Smart Lock to Home and Office Security Products
Westinghouse Security?s Nucli is the world?s most advanced smart lock. Features, such as fingerprint recognition, PIN code entry, camera and voice communication, voicemail, and auto?locking, ?put Nucli at the center of both security and home automation solutions.
Breezy Point PD Deploys PlateSmart ALPR, Gets Immediate Results
The Breezy Point, Minnesota Police Department has joined the ever-growing roster of law enforcement agencies using the popular PlateSmart Mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR or ALPR) software-only solution for law and traffic enforcement. The Breezy Point Police Department, which deployed PlateSmart?s solutions just recently, is reporting stellar results, including the warrant arrest of a criminal offender on only the second day of use for the software.
Galaxy Control Systems Earns GSA FIPS 201 Approval
Following an extensive testing and evaluation process, System Galaxy from Galaxy Control Systems has earned Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201) Certification and is now on the GSA Approved Products List (APL) in the PACS Infrastructure category.
ZKAccess Releases Multi-Biometric Finger Vein and Fingerprint Access Control Reader
ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its FV 350, the industry’s first multi-biometric finger vein and fingerprint recognition access control reader. FV 350 is uniquely capable of capturing and processing both finger vein and fingerprint biometric data simultaneously. Ergonomic, intuitive, and highly secure FV 350 is leading the way to a new era of enhanced security with biometrics.
San Diego Schools De-Escalate Incidents, Protect Assets, Catch Perpetrators
Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has greatly improved security for the second largest school district in California. The San Diego Unified School District?s previous video surveillance solution presented a number of problems. It required two management servers in which most settings had to be replicated, which was awkward and cumbersome. Programming cameras required navigating two operating systems. Training administrators and end users on the old technology also took a lot of time, as did making district-wide updates.