Thread Group Adds Somfy and Tyco to Board of Directors
The Thread Group (www.threadgroup.org) announced the addition of Somfy, the leader in home control products, and Tyco, the largest fire protection and security solutions company, to its Board of Directors. Thread is the new IP-based low-power wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home and The Thread Group is an industry alliance chartered with guiding the widespread adoption of Thread. The Thread Group now includes more than 80 member companies and nine board members, making it one of the fastest-growing alliances focused on the Internet of Things in the home.
University of Phoenix Stadium Enhances Venue Security With Avigilon?s End-to-End Solution
Avigilon Corporation (TSX:AVO), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, announced that the University of Phoenix stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution to monitor its campus and increase public safety. Home to the NFL Pro Bowl on January 25, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015, and many other large scale sporting and entertainment events, the stadium covers 1.7 million square feet spread across five different levels.
SpotCam Announces New Professional Grade Motion Detection Capability
SpotCam, the cloud home monitoring service startup, announces a new Motion Masking feature for its SpotCam Wi-Fi home monitoring camera. Found in professional security camera systems, SpotCam’s new motion masking feature, attained by updating to the latest firmware, allows users to configure the camera to only monitor motions for a specified area. This feature is built to reduce false alarms
Select Security Expands Into Kentucky
Select Security is proud to announce that it has expanded into Kentucky with the acquisition of three local companies. Over the past several months, Select Security has welcomed the employees and several thousand customers from Comstar Systems in Bowling Green, AAA Systems in Elizabethtown and Bardstown Alarm in Bardstown, KY.
Sharp Develops Night-Vision Camera That Captures Color Video in Total Darkness
Sharp Corporation has developed the industry’s first infrared color night-vision camera capable of capturing color video in pitch-dark (zero lux) environments. The new infrared color night-vision camera will be marketed to corporate customers such as security camera system manufacturers. It uses near-infrared light for illumination to enable color images to be captured in total darkness (zero lux) – a first for the industry.
XTec Adds Over 100 Federal Agencies for HSPD-12 Smart Card Issuance
XTec Incorporated today announced that it was awarded the HSPD-12 Shared Service Provider contract by the General Services Administration. The award is to support the GSA Managed Service Office (MSO) that provides HSPD-12 credential enrollment, issuance, and management for more than 100 federal agencies under the USAccess program.
Infinova Signed Agreement to Acquire Swann Communications
Infinova announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Swann Communications Pty Ltd, an Australian company. Swann was established in 1987 and pioneered the DIY video surveillance markets in North America, Australia, and Europe and is the leader in this category.
RISCO Group Releases VUpoint Live Video Verification Solution
Global integrated security solutions provider RISCO Group, has released VUpoint, a revolutionary new video verification solution that seamlessly integrates with RISCO security systems to provide a combined intruder detection and video verification solution. Utilizing RISCO IP-cameras and cloud connectivity, the highly cost-effective VUpoint solution is designed for use within RISCO’s Agility 3 and LightSYS 2 intrusion systems.
Vivint Protects Its Intellectual Property With Intellectual Ventures Partnership
With Vivint this summer launching Vivint Sky, a new cloud-based smart home solution featuring the company’s own control panel and software, an announcement this week that Vivint has taken steps to protect its intellectual property with patents really is not surprising. Vivint has entered into a long-term partnership with Intellectual Ventures (IV), based in Bellevue, Wash., IV announced Sept. 16. The company is one of the nation’s largest patent holders in the world, according to CNNMoney.
Embedded Vision Enters Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market
This is a Research Note from Niall Jenkins, Research Manager for Embedded Vision and Dinesh Kithany, senior analyst, Home Appliances at IHS Inc., providing information on the embedded vision market in consumer devices. & ndash; Dyson recently announced its first robotic vacuum cleaner, the Dyson 360 Eye, which uses a 360 degree camera and embedded vision software to help the product navigate around the home.
Viscount Awarded Contracts to Secure Sites for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Viscount Systems (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, today announced that it has been awarded additional contracts to secure U.S. Federal Government facilities in Washington, D.C., and Ohio for the Department of Homeland Security ? United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Digital Ally Receives VuLink Patent, Provides Automatic Body Cam Activation & in-Car Video System Linking
Digital Ally, Inc. (Nasdaq: DGLY), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial applications, today announced that it has been notified by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (?USPTO?) that its initial patent (No. 8,781,292) on its VuLink™ connectivity system has been approved and will issue on July 15, 2014. The Company also announced that it has begun shipping the new product to law enforcement customers.
IP Security Reps Extends Into Midwest Market For Premier Security Products; Announces Expansion Into Metro Chicago
IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer?s representative firm, announced the appointment of a new addition to its sales team. The company has strengthened its team by naming John Collias as its new Sales Engineer covering the Chicago area. Mr. Collias brings a wealth of sales knowledge and industry expertise with him and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Integrated Microwave Technologies Showcases DropCam MobilCMDR Camera Kit
Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems for MAG (Military, Aerospace, & Government) markets, showcases its DropCam Tx-II/Mini MobilCMDR Video Camera/Transmitter and Receiver Kit at Police Security Expo 2014. The DropCam Tx-II/Mini MobilCMDR Video Camera/Transmitter and Receiver Kit is a […]
Kronosight’s Sentri
Kronosight, a startup composed of Asus, Acer, and HTC alums, launched a Kickstarter campaign on June 10 for Sentri, a DIY home security system with a distinct Apple vibe. Within 48 hours, Sentri had already exceeded its $200,000 funding goal — so far, it has 706 backers and $236,968 in pledges. Contributions of $249 or […]
Canon Acquires Milestone
One of the signs of a maturing market is merger and acquisition activity and within the past 60 days we have seen Vicon and IQinVISION merge, Costar Technologies acquires CohuHD, QEOS purchases Centric Technologies, and Google publicly consider the acquisition of Dropcam. In August of 2013, SecurityHive.com published a story on how Canon was putting […]
A Surveillance/Access Control System That Mimics A True Patrol Network
Virtual Police is an IP Video Solutions provider that specializes in access control and security cameras for industrial and commercial businesses. Like many startup companies, Virtual Police was founded on a business passion and fueled with entrepreneurial drive. With a background in real estate, finance, and insurance, Lance Rankin, owner of Virtual Police, not only […]
Dan Waddell, CISSP, CAP, PMP Named New (ISC)2 Director Of U.S. Government Affairs
(ISC)²® (“ISC-squared”), the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information and software security professionals with nearly 100,000 members worldwide, announced that Dan Waddell, CISSP, CAP, PMP, former cybersecurity solution lead for Grant Thornton’s Global Public Sector Practice has been named the new (ISC)2 director of government affairs. Waddell has over 20 years of experience in […]