Vanderbilt and ComNet to Highlight Customer Journey ?Value Adds? at IFSEC
Vanderbilt announced that they will jointly attend this year?s IFSEC International with sister-company ComNet. In addition to their flagship products and prominence in open platforms and integrations, both companies, under the ACRE banner, will also highlight their ability to aid customers in every step of their security journey. Vanderbilt and ComNet?s drive to become all-round solution companies has seen them harness numerous tools to complement a buyer?s journey from start to finish.
Dahua Technology Presents ?Empowering through Technology? at ISC West 2019
Dahua Technology showcased a wide range of competitive product portfolios and smart solutions to top security professionals during International Security Conference and Expo (ISC West). Running with the theme ?Empowering through Technology?, the Dahua products and technologies exhibited during ISC West are comprehensive from every aspect – covering major surveillance market demands with the most advanced technologies.
ProdataKey Introduces ?touch io? Bluetooth Reader for Use with Smartphones
Touch io brings new levels of convenience and security for the communication between smart phones and access control door readers, eliminating the need for cards or fobs. Unlike other systems, touch io does not require the user to unlock the phone, or to even remove it from pocket or purse, in order to gain access through a protected door. The individual?s identity is validated through communication directly between his or her credentialed device and the reader, via Bluetooth.
Dahua Technology Announces New Multi-sensor Cameras Offering More Flexible Security Options
Dahua Technology has announced the addition of two new multi-sensor cameras to its IP product line. The latest addition to Dahua Technology?s multi-sensor family is the The latest addition to Dahua Technology?s multi-sensor family is the Multi-flex? DH-IPC-PDBW5831N-B360. The 4x2MP Multi-sensor Camera was built for flexibility and evolving customer change-requirements. The unique, future-proof platform of the Multi-flexTM provides organizations of all sizes.
Bradley Business Center Deploys 3xLOGIC infinias CLOUD Access Control
3xLOGIC announced that the Bradley Business Center, located in Chicago, has installed a 3xLOGIC infinias CLOUD access control system throughout the redevelopment project. HTML Global, an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), oversaw system installation and continues to provide remote system management. Bradley Business Center (BBC) is the largest redevelopment project on Chicago?s north side, comprising over 500,000 square feet, spread over 22 acres.
Bosch Ensures a High Level of Safety for MKM GmbH in Germany by Detecting Fires Early
In large factory halls used for metalworking operations, conventional fire alarm systems are often not enough to protect buildings, employees, and equipment. In many cases, high ceilings, greater fire hazards and interference from reflected light characterize these halls. The company of MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing GmbH (MKM) faced exactly this challenge. MKM is a leading manufacturer of copper and copper-alloy precursor and semi-finished products.
Sonitrol and 3xLOGIC Partner to Provide Junior Achievement of South Florida a Security System Upgrade
3xLOGIC announced the completion of a highly-anticipated security system upgrade for Junior Achievement of South Florida at the organization?s JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion (JA World). JA World is located on the Broward College North Campus in Coconut Creek, Florida. With over 60,000 square feet of learning areas, rentable meetings rooms, and the Huizenga Catering Kitchen, JA World is the largest Junior Achievement facility in the world.
Stay On The Safe Side With Intelligent IP Video Systems From MOBOTIX
MOBOTIX is responding to the latest news about the use of non-secure hardware and software in IT or network infrastructures. Global players from the U.S. have already reacted and banned certain manufacturers from public contracts. Australia has also forbidden the use of products from certain manufacturers that are under suspicion of facilitating unauthorized access to data or not being able of warding off hacker attacks via cells on SoCs (System on a Chip).
Charlie Platipodis Joins SightLogix as VP Sales & Marketing
SightLogix announced that Charlie Platipodis, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of executive sales leadership, has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Charlie is a well-known and highly respected sales executive with an extensive record of success. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales and vice president of national accounts for SecurityLink, where he helped grow the company to number two in North America.
Pelco Launches Spectra Professional 4K For High-Resolution PTZ Surveillance
Pelco by Schneider Electric, announced the immediate availability of the new Spectra Professional 4K cameras to their portfolio of high resolution (4K) fixed and Pan Tilt Zoom cameras. From license plates to faces, the rugged outdoor camera features state-of-the-art surveillance camera resolutions and compression standards to clarify details of interest in crowded or poorly lit areas such as city surveillance, airports, metro stations, waterways, roadways, bridges, and other outdoor commercial applications.
Utrecht University Installs Towering Boon Edam Revolving Door
Boon Edam announced that Utrecht University in The Netherlands has installed a custom-made, TQM manual revolving door at the entrance to the school?s newest addition, the Viktor J. Koningsberger building, dedicated to the faculties of Geosciences, Science and Medicine. Renowned Rotterdam-based architects, Ectory Hoogstad, were asked to create a building at Utrecht University that would serve as an addition to two other existing buildings: the Minnaert building and the Buys Ballot building.
3xLOGIC And Sonitrol Great Lakes Team Up With Flint Boys And Girls Club To Improve Safety And Security
3xLOGIC announced that the Flint (MI) Boys and Girls Club now enjoys significantly improved safety and security with its newly-installed 16-camera video surveillance system. Tauzzari Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Flint Boys and Girls Club, spent his early career working at clubs in Chicago, ?Oftentimes, these were rough neighborhoods, so the importance of safety is strongly ingrained in me.? The previous video surveillance system at the Club was adequate, but it was getting old and staff wondered if they were missing out on newer, better technology.
Intelligent Video Surveillance From Bosch For An Offshore Drill Site In Alaska
Oooguruk drill site (ODS), is an important location for Caelus Natural Resources Alaska, LLC. Over 30 million barrels of oil have already been produced from Oooguruk since 2008, but the drill site in Alaska?s North Slope region is also frequented by polar bears. An intelligent security system helps to spot them. The technology has to recognize the animals as early as possible and function reliably.
Vorpal Releases Whitepaper Addressing Technology Options For Wide Coverage Drone Situational Awareness
Vorpal has released a whitepaper in response to the growing global crisis facing airport operations and aviation security from commercial drones flying within controlled airspace. In order to guide effective and timely response efforts to such incursions, this document presents thoughtful analysis of the best technological solutions available for delivering complete drone situational awareness. Vorpal?s proven expertise in this area has resulted in operational deployment of its drone situational awareness solution, VigilAir, by discerning customers globally, and is aimed at the aviation, military, homeland security, critical infrastructures, corrections and UAS traffic management (UTM) markets.
Drinker Biddle Lawyer Can Comment On Landmark Illinois Supreme Court Ruling On Biometric Privacy Law
In a landmark ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court today held that consumers can sue for violations of their privacy under the state?s biometric privacy law, even if no actual harm could be shown.
The case, Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., concerned a 14-year-old boy who was asked to scan his thumb into a biometric data capture system before receiving a season pass to a Six Flags amusement park. The boy and his mother claimed they were not informed of the purpose and length of term for which his fingerprint had been collected and neither of them had signed a release for the taking of the biometric information, in violation of the state’s Biometric Privacy Information Act.
Mac Malware Appears On The WatchGuard Top Ten Malware List For First Time
WatchGuard® Technologies issued its quarterly Internet Security Report for Q3 2018. For the first time ever, Mac-based malware appeared on WatchGuard?s list of the top ten most common types of malware. The report also found that 6.8 percent of the world?s top 100,000 websites still accept old, insecure versions of the SSL encryption protocol. Also, WatchGuard saw more malware hits in the Asia Pacific region than in any other geographical region, indicating a significant increase in malware targeting that region throughout 2018.
Taking QSRs To The Next Level With Integrated Surveillance & POS Systems
Fast casual restaurants and quick service restaurants (QSRs) have traditionally installed surveillance cameras to deter crime, encourage safety and improve efficiency. However, despite the availability of less expensive IP digital cameras and DVRs that capture clearer images than ever, these systems often stood alone and were not integrated with any of the other electronic systems used in the industry. Savvy owners and managers now expect digital security cameras to be integrated with existing Point-of-Sale, drive-through order boards and speed-of-service timers.
Drowning In Video Data? How The Security Industry Must Innovate To Provide Real Value
Investment in video surveillance technology continues to increase as technology improves and security equipment becomes more affordable. Companies invest in video surveillance primarily to protect people and property, for both deterrence and more crucially for incident response. While there?s no doubt that the systems can provide a comprehensive video archive, the real challenge is whether these systems allow security and law enforcement personnel to respond quickly and effectively when security breaches occur. In large enterprise systems, entrenched video collection methods have limited effectiveness in real-time situations.
ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware And Adams Rite Release New Electric Strike
ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware and ASSA ABLOY Group brand Adams Rite today announced the release of the HES? 9800 and Adams Rite? 7800 Electric Strike. The HES 9800/Adams Rite 7800 Series is a low-profile, surface mounted electric strike designed specifically to work with the Adams Rite 8800 & 8700 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Devices and the EX88 Interlocking Rim Exit Device.
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.