Surveillance
Community Security Service Launches App To Counter Threats To Jewish Community
In the face of growing reports of threats on Jewish people and institutions nationwide, the Community Security Service (CSS) is launching a new app called the Jewish Security Application (JSA). JSA empowers individuals to report suspicious activity and document anti-Semitic incidents quickly and accurately from their smartphones. JSA also provides a panic button to alert local authorities to immediate threats.
Video Surveillance Technology To Have Biggest Impact On Security Businesses in 2017, Capital One Survey Finds
A Capital One survey found that more than half (52 percent) of security professionals see video surveillance as the technology trend that will have the biggest impact on their businesses in the coming year – a significant increase from 2015 when only 23 percent of respondents answered similarly. Growth of interconnected devices (the “Internet of Things”) was cited as the next most significant trend at 28 percent.
MSI Camera To Track Potential Dangers In Low Visibility Areas
A surveillance camera now under development will use a multispectral imaging (MSI) platform to capture and reveal information about coastal, road, and environmental situations, such as invisible gases or fire sources through dense fog. In contrast to current MSI cameras, which have bulky filter wheels and sensors that require cooling, this device will be designed to weigh less than two kg and will be able to capture images of moving objects in real-time.
FLIR’s New identiFINDER Personal Radiation Detector With Integrated Bluetooth Smart Technology
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the identiFINDER® R100 personal radiation detector, the latest addition to its industry-leading identiFINDER R-Series handheld radiation security solutions. The belt-worn R100 integrates networking capabilities to safeguard first responders, law enforcement, and military and security personnel by delivering immediate radiation threat alarms and providing automatically-generated radiation dose rate reports to offer increased situational awareness to central command personnel.
Security Camera Registration Program Launched in Beaverton (Ore.)
Police in Beaverton (Ore.) have launched a security camera registration initiative here in an effort to fight crime, including acts of terrorism. ?Surveillance video is huge,? Beaverton Police Officer Jeremy Shaw told KATU News about the potential for surveillance video to help solve crimes and find suspects. ?I mean it puts those people at that […]
Patriot One Detection Introduce Covert Concealed Weapons Detection System At IACP In San Diego
Patriot’s NForce CMR1000 is the world?s most advanced technology for covert screening and detection of concealed weapons. CMR1000 identifies threats by database comparison of known weapons profiles, and by detection of concealed irregular object mass. Unlike millimeter wave units in use currently, the CMR1000 is far less expensive, easily concealed, and utilizes a single scan for detection, as compared to the numerous scans required by large, expensive and manned static installations.
Capacity For Storage Fast Becoming Vital Component Of Smart City Infrastructure
Automated road traffic management systems, surveillance systems and storage for the vast amount of data being generated will make up a core part of the future smart city infrastructure. Much of this information is sensitive so the storage technology used needs to be the best available. Understanding how storage works and how end users can access it is now the focus for storage companies as they look to facilitate the adoption of cloud-based data centers. As smart cities grow, video surveillance is set to become a key target for storage companies over the next few years and as the cost of network video surveillance cameras drops below $100 so the cost of implementation will fall. As a result, the most difficult task for storage companies is ensuring the cost of storage or cost per gigabyte falls in-line with this while maintaining high standards of performance, compliance and security over those data management and storage systems.
Why Video Everywhere Is A Boon -And Bane- For Police
Video technology and terrorism have in many ways revolutionized American policing. Since 9/11, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has built up a network of some 8,000 surveillance cameras constantly on watch over its streets, tunnels, and bridges. And this week police were able to glean information from grainy captured images, identify a suspect behind last week?s pressure-cooker terror bombing, Ahmad Khan Rahami, and then capture him quickly within a 48-hour span. But what some might call the brave new world of video surveillance has had its flip side, too. Dashboard camera technology, the growing use of clipped-on body cams, and of course the presence of civilian smartphones ? each has become part of a rough-and-ready system of checks and balances between police and civilians, operating now in a fast-evolving landscape in which proliferating digital lenses record more and more encounters on the street.
Sharp And Autonomous Solutions Launch Fully Autonomous Security Robot
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) and Sharp have teamed up to produce the Sharp INTELLOS Automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV) for security. This automated security robot brings innovation to the security industry by offering a safer, more efficient deterrent for enhanced security. The INTELLOS A-UGV, launched at the ASIS International show in Orlando, Florida, is a cost-effective, mobile sensor platform that can capture video, audio and environmental data as it patrols assigned areas.
Video Surveillance Service Market Valued At $1.5B By 2020
Technavio, a U.K.-based global technology researcher, has published a report on expected growth areas in the global security as a service market, estimating that by 2020, the overall market for what it terms ?video surveillance as a service? (VsaaS) will be valued at US$1.5 billion.
Promise Technology To Showcase Its Open Storage Platform For IP Video Surveillance At ASIS
Promise Technology announced that it will showcase its newest line of Vess network video recorders (NVRs) and external storage solutions at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida in hands-on demos with the leading video management software (VMS) and IP camera vendors. In addition, Promise?s booth will host the company?s Presentation Theater, an informative seminar program that provides visitors with access to the latest intelligence in topics ranging from Video Management Software, IP Cameras, Recording and Storage Technologies and much more.
Video Surveillance Recorders Riddled With Zero-Days Vulnerability
The CERT Vulnerability Notes Database provides information about software vulnerabilities and has recently released a vulnerability note (VU#856152) that discloses security concerns with the NUUO and Netgear surveillance NVR NAS storage devices.
New ME4 Series IP-Cameras From March Networks
Capturing video in bright sunlight or near darkness? Our new ME4 Series IP Cameras are up to the challenge. These high-performance network cameras deliver 4MP resolution, plus advanced features including High Dynamic Range for optimal image quality even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Choose from box, dome and bullet models.
OnSSI?s Ocularis 5 Adds Support For Bosch Panoramic Cameras
The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and OnSSI has resulted in new integration capabilities with the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. Ocularis 5.2 now supports client-side dewarping of streams from the Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family.
Qognify To Demo Advanced Security Portfolio At ASIS
Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will showcase its market-leading portfolio at ASIS International in Orlando Florida, September 12-14. With significant advancements to its security portfolio, Qognify will be demonstrating its multi-award winning solutions in booth 3451.
Why We Must Continue To Turn The Camera On Police
When MIT grad student Steve Mann began wearing a computer and a head-mounted camera every moment of the day in 1981, he wasn’t thinking of Black Lives Matter, racism, or police violence. But Mann, now a professor at the University of Toronto, may have given us the key concept for understanding the role of ubiquitous cameras in documenting police violence against people of color. Thirty-five years ago, Mann began thinking about a future that seems increasingly real?a world in which cameras are ubiquitous and can store and share what they see. Mann believed that his Eyetap system would be helpful in enhancing human capability and memory, allowing complete recall of past events. But he also predicted that it would have powerful social effects as millions of people with connected cameras could collectively hold authorities responsible for their misdeeds.
Dahua Launches HDCVI3.0, Next-Generation Analog-To-HD Solution
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer of video surveillance products, announced the release of HDCVI 3.0, its next-generation analog-to-HD video surveillance solution. HDCVI, also known as high definition composite video interface technology, is technology developed and introduced by Dahua in November 2012 to address an industry need. Since then it has become a standard for HD-over-coaxial-cable […]
New Quantum Application Server Brings Greater Versatility For VMS and Analytic Applications
Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) announced Xcellis? Application Director, a new addition to its surveillance and security solution family which enables customers to run video management systems (VMS) or analytic applications with directly attached storage. With the new server, these applications can connect directly to Quantum?s QXS? Series disk storage or as clients in an Xcellis […]
Milestone Systems Ranked #1 Global VMS Provider In 2016 By IHS
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has retained the global position of number one VMS vendor by company revenue in market research from business intelligence provider IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). This is the ninth time for Milestone Systems to achieve top ranking. ?Milestone has continued to grow at a […]
BCDVideo, Avaya Simplify Networking For Video Surveillance With Titan Switches
BCDVideo and Avaya have partnered together to create Titan Networking. This new line of video surveillance switches will be powered by Avaya?s network operating system software (NOS) Avaya Fabric Connect. BCDVideo is the first system integrator to adopt Avaya NOS software for private label distribution. ?Until this point, the only option available to the video […]