Percepto Launches Next Generation Drone-in-a-Box at IFSEC
Percepto launched the next generation of its AI-powered autonomous industrial Drone-in-a-Box (DIB). Available now, the solution includes a highly portable, smaller, lighter-weight and extreme weather resistant base station. Adding field-proven 5G compatibility, the new DIB also features seamless integration of 2D mapping and 3D modeling, highly customized reporting, comprehensive compliance and enhanced safety functions.
Siemplify Enhances Security Operations Platform with Advanced Crisis Management and Real-Time Collaboration
Siemplify released a new version of its security operations platform. Version 5.0 continues to raise the bar for end-to-end security operations management, adding new capabilities that make security analysts more productive, security engineers more effective and SOC managers more informed and empowered. The Siemplify Security Operations Platform now enables organizations to streamline both tactical and strategic responses.
BQT Solutions Launches Orca – New Fully Integrated Lock
BQT Solutions has launched its new Orca weatherproof lock which provides industry-leading strength, unparalleled environmental durability and seamless access control integration for securing gates, roller doors, shipping containers, and any other large door or entryway. Orca lock is the latest generation of roller lock from BQT Solutions, building on an impressive portfolio that includes the YG10 ? winner of the SIA New Product Showcase Award.
New Neurotechnology MegaMatcher 11 Multi-Biometric Product Line Includes Major Enhancements
Neurotechnology announced the release of the new MegaMatcher 11 line of biometric solutions, cloud technologies and software development kits (SDKs). The latest versions include major algorithm enhancements that improve accuracy, speed and interoperability across multiple biometric modalities: fingerprint, face, iris, voice and palmprint ? any of which can be used alone or in combination. The algorithms in the new MegaMatcher 11 product line?which are among the top ranked in the NIST MINEX, PFT, FRVT and IREX evaluations?are available in a variety of formats.
Convergint And Siklu Continue The Push Towards Connecting 200 Smart Cities
Siklu Inc., the global market leader in mmWave wireless solutions, has awarded Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, as their Top Security Systems Integrator Partner in North America in 2017-2018. This decision was based upon the successful partnership between the companies over the past 2 years. Siklu?s wireless fiber solutions were chosen by Convergint in a number of video surveillance projects across North America, including University Village in Seattle, the cities of Gardena, Lakewood, Bakersfield and many more.
Ethernet Beyond 100m ? Veracity’s Simple Solutions For IT Network Projects
Veracity arrives in Telford for the annual Synaxon National Conference between the 7-8 June. With the continuing convergence between IT, AV and security surveillance there has never been a better time for IT channel distributors, consultants and specifiers to acquaint themselves with the simplicity and reliability of Veracity?s transmission product range. Beyond the camera and the cable, Veracity are the only manufacturer providing solutions in each of the common areas of security surveillance transmission, storage and display.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport Upgrades LAN With Siklu?s mmWave
Siklu announced that the John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, has deployed mmWave radios from Siklu providing wireless connectivity for a remote building and the airport runway for the purposes of local area network connectivity (LAN, internet, VOIP). The airport, which is the largest passenger airport in central Ohio and second busiest in the state with over 150 flights daily, had a need for a wireless network to connect its Shipping and Receiving Building, which is a detached building located half a mile across the runway.
Oncam Accelerates Technology Innovation For Sustained Growth
As deployments of high-resolution, omnidirectional cameras have expanded, Oncam is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge video technology and incorporating next-level analytics software that uses video as a powerful management and informational tool. Marked revenue growth experienced by Oncam demonstrates the increased demand for 180- and 360-degree video solutions that deliver higher levels of situational awareness than traditional fixed cameras.
Pelco Demonstrates Advanced Video Surveillance & Security Solutions At SCTX
Pelco? by Schneider Electric demonstrated how its advanced solutions and services address new threats and challenges facing cities at the Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) in London. Pelco also participated in the SCTX CNI & Business Resilience Programme. Samantha Bamford, Consultant Relations Manager for Pelco by Schneider Electric, led the ?Cyber Security and GDPR for Video Surveillance? session.
Sigma Unlocks Smart Home With Next Generation Z-Wave 700-Series
Sigma Designs® (NASDAQ: SIGM) unveils its new 700-Series Z-Wave platform, which include numerous performance and technological enhancements in energy-efficiency and RF performance, while being cost-effective, built to power the context-aware smart home.
Expert Speaks On Recent ‘Red Disk’ Security Leak
The latest US Department of Defense ?Red Disk? data security leak is yet another indicator of how current cybersecurity thinking is entirely out of sync with the broader changes in IT that have taken place over the last 20 years. The explosion of IT systems, networks, users, clouds, and devices has caused the size of the typical enterprise?s attack surface to expand exponentially. Any user or device can be the weakest link and become the steppingstone to a major data breach.
Cyber Attacks Occurring More Frequently With Greater Sophistication According To NTT Security
The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to rise globally according to research data from the Global Threat Intelligence Center (GTIC) 2017 Q2 Threat Intelligence Report released by NTT Security, an NTT Group company. The report, based on events identified across the NTT Security global client base during the second quarter of 2017, identifies trending threats and enables the company to implement IT security assessment and incident response tactics to stay ahead of hackers, and maintain the best protection for their clientele.
Cyber Security for Airports Summit 2017
The make-up of an airport?s system and its networks, complex and fast-paced, operations make it an obvious and prominent target for cyber-attacks. With the number of systems being operated simultaneously in an airport, it is extremely vulnerable and the airports industry and list cyber security threats and cyber-attacks as the biggest security threat feared going […]
Arecont Vision Announces NVT Phybridge Joins Technology Partner Program
Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that NVT Phybridge has recently joined the Arecont Vision Infrastructure Partner Program. NVT Phybridge is the global leader in Power Over Long Reach Ethernet (PoLRE), and Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are successfully installed with NVT Phybridge solutions across a growing number of verticals and applications.
Genetec Takes Cybersecurity On The Road
In 2007, the physical security industry started a convergence of IP-cameras from analog surveillance cameras. And a number of security technicians had challenges picking up on the networking aspects of IP-based surveillance systems. Ten years later, we are seeing the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity. Now today’s technicians need to understand the cybersecurity issues of connecting their physical security devices to the company?s network. Genetec has become extremely active in highlighting the importance of cybersecurity issues and has developed Cybersecurity Roadshow events.
Brivo Releases New Assessment Tool To Help Businesses Measure Their Security Risk
Brivo, the global leader in cloud-based access control systems, announced the release of their new physical security assessment tool created to help businesses calculate the security risk of their facilities. A recent market survey conducted by Brivo discovered a massive gap between perceived safety and actual facility vulnerabilities. The survey found that 61% of facility managers were not concerned about their location’s physical security. Yet 40% were still using lock and key, and 62% used standard keycards and fobs. We feel that this is not a safe approach, especially in a world where technology is prominent and keycards can be easily lost, shared, or duplicated.
City Of Houston Deploys Siklu Radios To Deliver Video Surveillance At Super Bowl LIVE Event
Siklu Inc., the global market leader in millimeter-wave solutions, announced that it had been selected by the city of Houston to provide wireless connectivity for the video surveillance system to be used at Super Bowl LIVE, a 10-day outdoor event in Houston that is expected to draw more than one million visitors as part of the pre-game festivities. Siklu?s EH-600TX radios will be used to transmit video surveillance from the east side of downtown Houston, which will host the Super Bowl LIVE festivities from January 28 to February 5. The outdoor event will include entertainment, music and games and will be held over several city blocks near a 12-acre urban park.
2016 Physical Security Market Influencer: Matt Tengwall, VP and General Manager of Security and Cyber Solutions with Verint Systems
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Matt Tengwall, VP and General Manager of Security and Cyber Solutions with Verint Systems. We reached out to Matt to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Here are his thoughts…
Himax, emza, And CEVA Partner To Create Ultra-Low Power, Always-On Vision Sensor For IoT
CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, together with Himax Imaging, Inc., a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) and emza Visual Sense, announced that the companies have developed the industry?s first intelligent always- on visual sensor specifically designed to overcome the power- and cost -constraints of vision processing for IoT applications. The companies will showcase the WiseEye IoT sensor at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017, January 5-8, 2017 in Las Vegas.
2016 Physical Security Market Influencer: Scott Schafer, EVP, Arecont Vision
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile of Scott Schafer is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Scott Schafer, VP, Arecont Vision. We reached out to Scott to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Here are his thoughts…