Technologies
Code Blue Announces Next Generation Of ToolVox Management System
Code Blue Corporation, the industry leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, is excited to announce the release of the ToolVox® X3, the third generation of its sophisticated management platform for blue light phones and mass notification systems. For the past five years, ToolVox has set the standard for systems management. By offering unique real-time monitoring […]
US Army Developing ‘Pocket-Sized’ Video Surveillance Drone
Miniature surveillance helicopters help protect frontline troops. The US Army has developed a "pocket-sized aerial surveillance device" for combat troops operating in "challenging ground environments." Researchers at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Massachusetts are working on the "The Cargo Pocket Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance program," or CP-ISR, to develop a mobile […]
VIVOTEK Now Is An Official HDMI Adopter
VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that it is now an official HDMI adopter. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the global standard for connecting high-definition equipment, such as HDTVs, personal computers, cameras, camcorders, tablets, gaming consoles, smart phones, and any device with an HD signal. With the significant development and prevalence of consumer electronic devices, […]
Pivot3 Unveils Virtual Security Console
Pivot3, a leading supplier of video surveillance and virtual desktop (VDI) hyper-converged infrastructure, announced the introduction of the Pivot3 Virtual Security Console, designed to allow users to deliver secure SOC capabilities at any time, in any location. The Pivot3 Virtual Security Console (VSC) allows users to flexibly deliver secure, centralized video management capabilities at any […]
Raytec Illuminators With PoE
Raytec’s range of Vario network illuminators has now been extended to include PoE capability and four new model sizes in both Infrared and White light. PoE capability allows for a much quicker and more cost effective lighting installation. Vario IP PoE illuminators can be easily integrated onto an existing network infrastructure, with no local mains […]
Differences In CCD And CMOS Video Image Sensors
One can only assume that the popularity of CMOS is mainly because they are more prevalent in security IP-cameras. The difference between CMOS and CCD chips is the CMOS outputs its information in digital format and requires less power to operate. These features will play heavily in the design of IP-cameras. As for the imaging […]
Cloud Security Alliance Releases New Cloud Controls Matrix And Consensus Assessments Initiatives Questionnaire
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) announced the release of significant updates to two de facto industry standards, the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) Version v3.0.1 and the Consensus Assessments Initiatives Questionnaire (CAIQ) v3.0.1. With the updates, the CSA has completed a major milestone in the alignment between the Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in […]
High Tech Funding Fosters Milestone Video Innovations
New metadata framework makes searching video 1,000 times faster. – Milestone Systems, the global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, is developing new capabilities in video surveillance for more than security, through a partnership with the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. Research that is ongoing in a 3-year project to develop technological […]
Will Bluetooth Kill The NFC Chip?
Some call it a more secure, easier to work with communication protocol Near field communication has been an “emerging” technology for half a decade. During that time, it has jumped the initial hurdle being deployed in handsets worldwide. But there are still obstacles to conquer if NFC is to truly go mainstream. Some are tired […]
New Aimetis A10D Thin Client Video Decoder
Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, has supported the launch its A10D Thin Client™ decoder with a short video showing just how simple it is to install. The Thin Client™ is a secure and cost-effective PC substitute, which decodes 1080p, Full HD video. It has greater functionality than a traditional […]
Hospital Staff Set To Wear Body-Worn Security Cameras
Hospital security teams could start wearing body-worn video cameras on uniforms to record violent and threatening incidents. It follows a successful two-week trial of a body-worn camera by security workers at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. It is hoped the scheme could be rolled out across Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust […]
AGT International Announces The Launch Of Groundbreaking Smart City Platform
AGT International, a global leader in city solutions, announced CityMIND 6.5, a unique solution that leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) to help cities efficiently manage events and resources across multiple agencies. CityMIND 6.5 is one of the first analytics engines to use data fusion and machine-learning capabilities to correlate, validate, and provide accurate information […]
Four Innovations That Could Revolutionize Camera Industry
Good or bad, photography as a medium is closely tied to the technological heritage of our cameras. As a result, technological developments often influence the type of gear we use and the type of photographs we take. With that in mind, here are some areas of innovation that are likely to create even more change […]
ONVIF Releases Profile G For Video Storage And Recording
ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the release of ONVIF Profile G, the specification that encompasses on-board video storage, searching, retrieval capabilities and media playback. Profile G was created to further refine the interoperability between live video and video storage. It covers cameras, encoders, and network video recorder (NVR) […]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market: Economic Case For Drones
Market Reports Online Market Reports Online Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), colloquially known as drones, have attracted criticism given their role in military operations. However, there is a burgeoning market for commercial applications, with the US government asking the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to draft plans for civilian airspace integration by 2015, as required by the […]
Sony Introduces 4K Technology And Vision Presenter Content Collaboration
Sony will showcase how Vision Presenter could be adopted into control rooms and incident rooms for security, safety, and many other applications. It will also be introducing 4K technology and its content collaboration solution, Vision Presenter. The company will also demonstrate its continuing innovation in the video security sector as it announced the latest addition […]
Retail Security: A Complex Sale
As many security integrators are aware, the retail security market has experienced a pretty dramatic shift in the past decade, which makes selling to this huge market a trickier proposition. Retail security departments that are dominated by decision makers from the loss prevention side of the equation are dwindling. Analog cameras are reaching their end […]
QEOS Leaps Forward With US$40M Silicon Valley Acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Quantum Electro Opto Systems Sdn Bhd (QEOS) has acquired Silicon Valley-based Centric Technologies LLC’s Intellectual Property (IP) assets and people in a US$40 million (RM129 million) deal that announces its global ambitions. QEOS is a Malaysia-based provider of high-speed, low-power connectivity and intelligent video security solutions. According to Dr Gabriel Walter, […]
Schools Turn to Audio Security to Complement Video and Boost Safety
An increased need for the safety of students and staff has caused school systems around the United States to examine their security equipment and protocols. In doing so, most schools are finding that they need to enhance their security efforts by leveraging the dynamic duo of video and audio surveillance. Nowadays, video surveillance is not […]
Top-Selling High Security Revolving Door And Portal Conform With UL Standards
As part of an ongoing plan to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam Inc. is announcing that their top-selling high security door solutions, the Tourlock 180+90 security revolving door and the Circlelock security mantrap portal, have been tested and certified to conform with UL Standards 325 and 2593, and CSA 22.2#247 (Canada). UL […]