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Proximex Delivers Surveillint Essentials
Proximex, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world?s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Surveillint Essentials, an entry level physical security information management (PSIM) solution for those seeking the latest technology in an easy-to-use, quick-to-implement format. Ideal for users looking for an introductory, yet […]
Michael Dell Funding Eagle Eye Networks To Move Surveillance Camera Feeds Into The Cloud
Last month, Google-owned Nest made headlines when it confirmed rumors that it was acquiring connected-camera company Dropcam, well-known for putting its camera footage in the cloud. But what about professional grade security cameras ? will they also become hip and modern and get connected to the cloud? One company, Eagle Eye Networks, is working to […]
VizuCop Announces Release Of VizuCop 360 In-Car Video Solutions For Law Enforcement
VizuCop, an innovative supplier of in-car surveillance solutions engineered exclusively for the law enforcement industry, announced its release of VizuCop 360 systems. From camera capture to proprietary playback software, VizuCop 360’s standard components protect video evidence for court admissibility and VizuCop’s new optional automated archiving system further secures and streamlines evidence management. ?Based on our […]
Norwegian Law Firm Secured by Zwipe Biometric Card
Zwipe, which provides contactless smart cards with on-card fingerprint reading, announced that Simonsen VogtWiig, a well known law firm located in the middle of the financial district of Oslo, is deploying the Zwipe biometric card for managing access to doors and printers. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a […]
IRIS ID Receives Award For Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility
The Government Security News 2014 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards Program has selected Iris ID in the category of Best Biometric Identification/Authentication Facility. In a comment on this award, Adrian Courtenay, GSN Managing Partner and CEO said, “IRIS ID has proved itself to be a standout leader in IRIS-based ID Authentication, with products that provide […]
New Market Study, ‘Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Market APAC Region 2014-2018’
PSIM is a software platform that integrates multiple security systems. PSIM software collects data from multiple security systems, which it collates and analyzes. The software can be used to integrate security and non-security systems, and can be customized as per user requirements. PSIM is also termed a “situation management” tool as it enables end-users to […]
U.S. Department Of State To Adopt Biometric Identifiers Capture And Processing System
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is seeking to adopt a new system which would allow it to electronically capture and process biometric identifiers to determine threats to the country, according to a report by Washington Technology. The department wants to use biometric enrollment data file plans to compare the data against other U.S. terrorist, intelligence […]
Electoral Commission Of Ghana Hosts Conference On Using Biometrics For Election Management
The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) is currently hosting a three-day conference dedicated to applying and sustaining biometric technology in election management in Africa, according to a report by VibeGhana.com. Held July 21 to 23, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) is hosting the conference which is being attended by representatives of electoral management […]
Boston Adds Security Cameras To School Buses
Says system will aid in discipline, safety Andrew Prince, a technician with the Boston School Department, installed a video camera in one of the school buses that will be used this fall. When Boston students board their school buses this fall, they may want to watch what they say and do. Boston is equipping all […]
Brentwood, CA’s First Video Surveillance Neighborhood Deters Major Crime
Despite a strong Neighborhood Watch Program and regular police patrols, Mike Hinchcliff’s upscale Brentwood neighborhood was still experiencing a handful of major crimes annually. So, he banded together with fellow neighbors to add a third element of crime prevention. After installing a neighborhood video surveillance system in spring 2013, the Sterling Preserve subdivision at the […]
Kyrgyzstan To Register Citizens’ Biometrics
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed into law a plan to register the biometrics of all Kyrgyz Republic citizens over the age of 16 by August 2015. The project will see the formation of the Unified State Population Registry (EGRN). The law was passed by the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan on 30 June 2014, and signed […]
Truck Drivers Use Dash Camera Footage To Avoid Citations
It seems that cameras are everywhere nowadays: cell phone cameras, security cameras, and now dash cameras. In this age of the truck driver is always guilty mentality, many truck drivers are now turning to dash cameras. Even if you’re not involved in an accident, dash camera footage could help you avoid trouble in other ways, […]
Brivo Systems And Smartvue Corporation Partner To Provide Advanced Cloud Video Surveillance
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced its partnership with Smartvue® Corporation to bring cost-effective cloud and local video storage and management to the small, medium, and enterprise markets through the availability of the Smartvue Network Video Recorder. The business world has become increasingly mobile, with more and more industries and […]
Small Business Wins $12M Biometric ‘On The Go’ Navy Contract
General Technical Systems, a small Virginia Beach based contractor, has won an $11.8 million Navy contract to develop a prototype of a mobile, non-contact biometrics system. Called Gatekeeper On the Move – Biometrics, or GOTM-B, the system captures biometric information such as 3-D finger, face, and iris from people as they move through the coverage […]
FST Biometrics Receives Lenel Factory Certification
Under Lenel?s OpenAccess Alliance Program FST Biometrics’ In Motion Identification™ (IMID) software interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard® access control security system. FST Biometrics has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). FST Biometrics’ In Motion Identification? (IMID) software interfaces with the OnGuard access control system to provide […]
ievo Releases ‘Do It Yourself’ Biometric Access Control System
ievo recently released a new custom kit which allows its customers to enhance its biometric reader hardware for their unique applications. This allows users to effectively create their very own “do it yourself” biometric access control systems to suit the needs of specific projects. The custom kit gives ievo’s customers the ability to create a […]
Zwipe’s Biometric Card Uses Presently Installed Card Readers
Without needing to install any biometric readers, the Zwipe biometric card itself quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards, the contactless Zwipe biometric card lets users authenticate themselves directly on the card through something they are, a fingerprint. Only then will the […]
India To Identify All Citizens In Three Years, Issue New Biometrics Card
India?s Home Minister Rajnath Singh gave government officials a three-year deadline to identify citizens through the National Population Register (NPR). The NPR is a comprehensive identity database used for India?s census. Recently, the NPR was conferred as India?s favored national identification scheme by the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. During recent national elections, the […]
FAA Approves First Unmanned Quadrotor Already Used By U.S. Military
The Instant Eye small unmanned aerial system received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used by an energy company, which will conduct research, development, and training to see if the system is practical for inspecting infrastructure such as pipelines, power lines, and insulators on towers. It is the first unmanned quadrotor to […]
Everyone Entering Australia To Have Biometric Data Scanned
A $700 million update to Australia’s border management system will mean that everyone entering the country will have their data scanned and matched against a biometrics database. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service will soon deploy a new border clearance system that supports biometric eGates. They will also begin a tender (bid) process for […]