Technologies

Thermal Imaging Market To See 13% Growth To Hit US$10 Billion By 2024

According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Global Market Insights, Inc, the Thermal Imaging Market to reach US$10 Billion by 2024. The cooled thermal imaging market accounted for over 50% of the revenue share in 2017, with the chief growth drivers being the surging demand for security, surveillance, and firefighting applications for better accuracy and image details. Indoor applications including emergency management and building security are poised to offer growth opportunities for cooled thermal imaging product suppliers.

Ava Group Unveils Enhancements To Fibre Optic Intrusion Detection And Location Solution

Ava Group announce new enhancements to its market-leading FFT Aura Ai-2 advanced fibre optic detection controller, which offers superior intrusion detection location accuracy together with extended range performance. The system is perfect for monitoring pipelines, perimeters and communications networks. The Aura Ai-2 controller works by pulsing laser light along optical fibre cables connected to each of its two detection channels.

This Visionary Is Changing The Way Security Firms Work

As demand for security services grows globally—with the size of the industry projected to increase six percent annually over the next few years, reaching US$240 billion by 2020—the visionary behind Montreal tech startup TrackTik Software Inc is on a mission. He?s focused on giving organizations managing security guards worldwide the tools to run leaner and more responsive automated operations. In so doing, Simon Ferragne has changed the face of the security workforce management industry in just five short years.

Sentinel Consulting Introduces Unmanned Technology Planning And Design Services

Sentinel Consulting announced the launch of its new Unmanned Technology Planning and Design Services. Applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, as well as robots and autonomous ground vehicles, will now be formally represented within Sentinel?s comprehensive plan/design/deploy/manage spectrum of services. Sentinel?s Unmanned Technology Planning and Design Services will be introduced at the Unmanned Security Expo New York, November 14-15, at New York City?s Javits Center.

How Retailers Can Give Us What We Really Want

In his work on exploring the shift from analog to digital production in music, author and musician Damon Krukowski laments the fact that he can no longer just drop into his local music store. While he?s quick to acknowledge that digital music and streaming platforms allow for greater exposure and innovation for artists, he also feels that something has been lost.

Liberty Defense Secures Exclusive License For Covert Weapons Detection Technology

Liberty Defense Technologies is announcing that it has secured an exclusive license from MIT Lincoln Laboratory, as well as a technology transfer agreement, for patents related to active 3D imaging technology that are packaged into the HEXWAVE product. This technology can stand alone or can be used in conjunction with other security products. Its sleek, refined industrial design makes it simple to install, easy to maintain, and discreet to operate.

SALTO SVN-Flex Brings Networked Data-on-Card Technology To The Door

SALTO Systems has released SVN-Flex, a new feature that enables SALTO standalone electronic locks and cylinders to update user credentials directly at the door. This SALTO access control technology makes keyless, wire-free smart buildings a reality. SVN-Flex maximizes the potential, the efficiency and reliability of the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN), increasing the security, control, and convenience for users while reducing the costs of installation.

Maximizing Video Usage With Intelligent Traffic Management

Apart from its extensive use for physical security, there’s another application popping up for video data: intelligent traffic management (ITM). Being a critical component in the Smart City movement across the globe, ITM is aiding metropolitan areas in learning more about traffic patterns in order to make transportation more efficient and safe.

HSI Sensing Introduces Retrofit Models In Newest Expansion Of High-Security Sensors Line

HSI Sensing announced at Global Security Exchange (GSX) that its high-security sensors product line —Sentinel— now includes retrofit models. Sentinel Retro is compliant with existing models on the market to facilitate the ease of replacing outdated sensor technology with the newest innovations from HSI. HSI launched its Sentinel sensors line in 2017 as an enhanced technology for high-security intrusion detection. Sentinel sensors utilize Solid State technology and are designed with a wide range of anti-tamper features.

Is It Time To Take A Closer Look At 360° Cameras?

In a challenging economic climate and with end-users understandably demanding maximum ROI from their investment in video surveillance systems, it might be time for installers to take a closer look at how 360° cameras could give them a competitive edge. Simply put, 360° fisheye lens cameras are able to reduce the cost of video surveillance in many situations as they can be used to monitor very wide or large areas. Cost savings are achieved by significantly reducing the number of cameras needed for video surveillance projects in environments such as airports, hospitals, large office reception areas, retail and public spaces.

Viakoo Highlights Breakthrough Solutions At GSX 2018

Viakoo demonstrated innovative new offerings for physical security service assurance and sustainable cyber hygiene at GSX 2018. Viakoo is showcased two of their newest software solutions for the intersection of physical and cyber security: the new Camera Firmware Update Manager (CFUM), and the new IoT Tracker. Viakoo helps to automate the process of assuring that video surveillance is working as it should, providing an auditable record.

Omnigo Software Introduces Guard Tour For Security Professionals At GSX

Omnigo Guard Tour improves efficiency, mitigates liability, and increases accountability for security teams around the country, saving significant time and expense. Omnigo Software has unveiled Omnigo Guard Tour, a new, groundbreaking and cost-efficient application that ensures security teams on active duty are able to check and secure checkpoints and easily report on their findings. Omnigo Guard Tour is a proof-of-presence application used for scheduling, tracking, and analyzing user activity, patrols, inspections, and more during a security team?s time in the field.

Spectral Coating To Enable Seamless Cloaking Of Security Sensors And Solar Panels

The Face® Companies of Norfolk, Virginia announced the development of a revolutionary coating technology that will enable light-sensitive devices such as solar panels and photosensors to be disguised or seamlessly concealed, significantly increasing the aesthetic and economic appeal of these devices for a wide range of applications. The patented coating, called Spectral®, is another innovation from The Face Companies? Evergreen®Technologies.

WatchGuard Unveils Trusted Wireless Environment Framework

WatchGuard® Technologies launched its new Trusted Wireless Environment framework, a guiding resource businesses and solution providers can use to build Wi-Fi services that offer market-leading performance, scalable management and verified, comprehensive security capabilities. This new initiative seeks to upset the status quo in the wireless market, which has prioritized performance over security for far too long.

Cobalt Robotics Unveils Leak And Spill Detection Technology At GSX

Cobalt Robotics will unveil its new leak and spill detection sensing capabilities as part of the Global Security Exchange, one of the largest tradeshows and conferences to showcase the latest security technologies. At last year?s event, previously called the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Cobalt Robotics was the recipient of the 2017 Judges Choice Award, the highest honor available as part of the ASIS Accolades Award program.

Police Leverages Technology And University Alliance To Treat Virtual Roll Call Briefing

Pinecrest police officers now receive roll call briefing information via a web-based application – an initiative that uses technology to better relate to the incoming workforce and increase efficiency. Technology has touched most police procedures, but one that has not changed much in 40 years is the roll call briefing. Police Chief Samuel Ceballos, Jr. presented the virtual roll call idea to the Florida International University School of Computing and Information Sciences senior class. He proposed they develop the digital solution for their Capstone Project, and they accepted the challenge.

How Physical Security Systems Can Give Banks A Competitive Edge

I recently bought a new house which happens to be right across the street from my bank. This means that, in addition to working with our banking customers all over the world, I?m now able to observe my local branch from the front porch. From these various perspectives, I have seen the increased focus banks of every size are placing on developing strategies to attract and retain customers, as they continue to keep savings and investments safe. More than ever before, banks are looking at new ways to enhance what they?re currently doing and improve the services they?ll be able to offer in the future.

Zero Touch Network Provisioning Lessens Installation Time And Expense

BCDVideo announces the addition of their new Pro-Lite Server Switch Bundles featuring Zero Touch Provisioning. Designed to reduce errors and labor expenses the configuration will provision cameras in your network automatically, with minimal manual intervention. Each bundle can accommodate up to 7, 16 or 24 cameras providing security integrators with a simplified and affordable solution for small to mid-size video surveillance projects.

Intellectual Property For Sale: Video Compression Technology

Doo Technologies owns a high-value patent for both military and homeland security application. Doo Technologies is one of the few UAE based company that create its own Intellectual Property and that goes through the patent process. Doo Technologies has decided to sell the rights of this patent that applies to ?Video Compression Technology.? The sale relates to a single patent that can be utilized in multiple applications and product types.

Understanding Video Management Software: Wavestore VMS

The electronic security market is fast paced and highly innovative with new technology that can be used to enhance new and existing security solutions becoming available all the time. Organisations operational requirements evolve over time too as they look for new ways to use their system for other activities, such as using video analytics for operational efficiency or marketing purposes. In a highly competitive market, having a solution that enables customers to take advantage of this as and when they require it, has inherent benefits that can take the discussion from ?cheap? to ?great value.’