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, […]
Paxton Net2 Access Control Integrates With NUUO
Paxton, UK market leader of electronic access control and door entry solutions, have announced the integration of their networked access control system with NUUO?s video management system (VMS) and video recording server. Net2 now integrates with NUUO Crystal? 2.0 and Mainsconsole 5.0, to offer a complete user experience with a range of sophisticated features. Integration […]
OPTEX to Showcase Smart Sensing Technologies At IFSEC
OPTEX will be exhibiting integrated and smart perimeter security solutions including its newly launched Quad beam detectors, its upgraded fibre optic fence sensors, intelligent Laser scanner, and new integration with Video Management Software platforms at IFSEC 2014 at London Excel on 17-19 June. OPTEX will also be previewing two new product ranges – people counting […]
Bosch Receives Expanded Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program
Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for the integration of more of the company’s Internet protocol (IP) cameras with the Lenel Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.0, as well as certification for additional recording solutions with the OnGuard® access control system v6.6. This expanded certification supports viewing live and recorded video […]
PlateSmart?s ARES Software Wins 2014 Govies Award
PlateSmart Technologies announced that ARES, the Company’s software-only video analytics platform based on License Plate Recognition (LPR), is the recipient of a 2014 Govies Award in the category of Video Analytics. The award, highly coveted in the global security industry, was presented to PlateSmart by Security Products Magazine, a publication of 1105 Media. ARES, which […]
SecureWaters Selected For Cisco Entrepreneurs In Residence
SecureWaters, Inc., announced it will join Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence (Cisco EIR), a technology innovation program of Cisco Systems, Inc. supporting early-stage startups. Cisco EIR extends SecureWaters the opportunity to work with Cisco and its global partner ecosystem to build a next generation water quality and security solution for Smart Cities through the power of […]
EMC Isilon Video Surveillance Storage Solutions
Look to EMC Isilon Video Surveillance Solutions when you need to efficiently store, analyze, and manage massive amounts of video surveillance content. EMC Isilon has identified the video surveillance market and has teamed with leading video management systems (VMS) and IP-camera vendors. EMC Isilon scale-out NAS that’s been tested to work with video security equipment […]
Wavestoreusa Releases New Version 5.44 VMS Solution With Support For Mobile Application, New Edge Devices
WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of V5.44, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance software suite. V5.44 features include support for a new mobile application, increased storage, additional cameras per server and new levels of system expandability, along with greater […]
Axis Introduces Series Of 7 Cost-effective Bullet-style IP-Cameras Ranging From 1080p To 4K Ultra HD Resolution
AXIS P14 Series brings a versatile line-up of outdoor-ready IP cameras for use in nearly any environment,from parking lots and city squares to malls and offices; Series features cameras with built-in IR illumination and OptimizedIR, memory card storage, I/O connectors and H.264 Main Profile Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, introduces the new […]
BRS Labs? AISight System Now Available As Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs) announced that the company’s AISight® platform —the artificial intelligence analytics solution that teaches itself to recognize and alert on unexpected patterns within massive volumes of sensor data— is now available as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This new offering complements existing on-premises, virtual machine, and cloud delivery models. Customers who subscribe to […]
Video Analytics Market Witnessing Impressive Rate With Growing Investments
Video content analytics determines temporal events, which are not based on a single image. These services are similar to biological visual cortex. Video analytics have numerous applications ranging from entertainment to transport and from healthcare to security. Real-time access and analysis of the movements and recognition of apprehensive behavior are key factors for the demand […]
Aimetis Announces Aimetis Symphony Software Release For E-series
Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, has just announced Aimetis Symphony™ software release 6.12.3 is now available for the E3200 and E7000 series Physical Security Appliance (PSA) NVRs. The update pack includes many new features, such as streamlined software updating and cloud backup enhancements. New features of the Aimetis Symphony™ update include improvements in 360° “fish eye” camera de-warping, cloud backup of server configurations and the ability to manage client updates from the server. Up to three video analytics licenses are available per PSA, so they also benefit from increased accuracy of people counting and auto-PTZ tracking. The Mobile Bridge 2.1.3, which allows mobile device and smartphone access into Aimetis VMS and analytics systems, includes improvements to the search capability of cameras using iOS and Android devices and the ability to disable Symphony™ Rules. Web Administration 1.7 features and improvements include comprehensive support for Internet Explorer 11 and simplified software updating for the Physical Security Appliance itself. Aimetis Symphony™ 6.12.3 is available worldwide for download at www.aimetis.com . Customers with Aimetis Symphony 6.11 or older may require a valid maintenance agreement to upgrade their PSA. Customers without a valid maintenance agreement can contact Aimetis Sales for further information. Follow Aimetis on Twitter @AimetisCorp. and on LinkedIn here . For more information on Aimetis products and services, please contact the Security Buying Group on 0161 480 5922 or visit www.securitybuyinggroup.co.uk .
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Video Surveillance Market In The EMEA Region 2014-2018
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Video Surveillance Market in the EMEA Region 2014-2018” report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Video Surveillance market in the EMEA region to grow at a CAGR of 13.7 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is […]
New DINION IP 4000 And IP 5000 HD Cameras From Bosch
Video surveillance as a security measure often requires balancing optimum performance with aesthetics. In offices, hospitality applications or retail stores, design and appearance can be just as important as technical performance. The new DINION IP 4000 and 5000 cameras from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. meet these multiple and demanding requirements by combining the latest technology […]
Two New Bosch Dinion IP-Cameras
The new Dinion IP 4000 and 5000 cameras from Bosch Security Systems are engineered to meet multiple and demanding requirements by combining the latest technology with outstanding aesthetic design. Both cameras offer an attractive range of features with regard to the highest image quality, management of bit rate, and lowest storage requirements, as well as important audio capabilities, cloud-based services plus easy and cost-effective installation. Taking image quality first, the cameras are available in two resolution versions: the Dinion IP 4000 HD with 720p and the Dinion IP 5000 HD with 1080p. The desired amount of detail can be selected according to the intended application, while intelligent dynamic image noise reduction (iDNR) automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction based on movement in the scene. This ensures crisp images and saves up to 50 percent on bit rate and thus memory requirements, considerably lowering storage and overall system costs. As regards audio capabilities, the built-in microphone and two-way audio functionality turn these Dinion IP cameras into even more effective security tools, as the operator or security guard can not only listen to but also question intruders or communicate with visitors who appear to be in need of assistance. Easy installation and configuration are guaranteed by the cameras’ Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality, as well as due to the preconfigured user modes. For retail applications in particular, the cameras come with a direct monitor output, enabling a confrontation monitor to be directly connected to the camera. It is therefore ideal for entrances […]
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Statue Of Liberty Upgrades To New State-of-the-Art Digital Video Surveillance System
Administrators, security and maintenance personnel can choose from a menu of training courses, seminars and webinars, face-to-face meetings at leading trade shows and professional K-12 conferences, funding help, new products designed specifically for K-12 applications and free security assessments. Allegion will be offering a variety of training courses, seminars and webinars to keep administrators abreast of technology and trends in school security. This year, Allegion is serving up two new options. K-12 administrators can choose from an instructor-led course “School Locking Hardware” offered in cities across the U.S. or the Power Hour Webinar Series covering a variety of thought leadership topics. Dates and topics are listed on the Allegion website. Through leading trade shows, education association support and professional events, Allegion education specialists are available for one-on-one discussions to share their expertise on lockdown, key system management and proven access control solutions. They will talk with administrators about their district’s specific goals and how to put a plan in place. Many of these trade shows and other scheduled events can be found on the Allegion website. In their search on how to pay for security and safety upgrades, Allegion can also help schools identify funding allocations, key decision makers who manage grants, provide insight into grant applications and recommend grant writing resources. Allegion utilizes a 24/7 cloud-based database of federal and state grant funding information. Not only does this database provide access to all public and private grants for public and private schools but it additionally details who in […]
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High-Capacity Digital Surveillance Storage: The Economies of Scale
Massive Storage Capacities Introduction Savvy security professionals are migrating to digital video solutions in droves, and with good reason: surveillance digital video recorders (SDVR) boast an unprecedented combination of video quality, storage capacity and flexibility, enabling SDVR-based systems to deliver an impressive range of enhanced capabilities: Higher image resolution More active cameras Longer archival periods Intelligent video recognition Abundant storage capacity is a fundamental enabler of such capabilities, and it is here that some video surveillance deployments can go amiss. In an effort to minimize costs, some SDVR systems may utilize multiple low-cost, low-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) to meet their storage requirements. On its surface, this approach appears to be a viable option to reduce storage expenditures. But initial purchase price is only one part of total cost of ownership, and in other respects this budget-drive approach actually inflates SDVR system costs. Specifically, deploying a plethora of inexpensive desktop-class drives consumes more drive slots, requires more power (while producing more unwanted heat) and significantly reduces system reliability. In many SDVRs there are only a limited number of drive slots available, and budget drives lack sufficient capacity for more and/or higher-quality video streams or longer retention of video data. The solution? Scale up capacity with a smaller number of large (1TB, 2TB or 3TB) HDDs , purpose-built for surveillance storage duty. The benefits of this approach are both significant and multifold: Compact, more space-efficient SDVR systems can meet the elevated capacity needs of sophisticated surveillance environments, power consumption and […]
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Guangdong Province Selected For First Demonstration Of China National SVAC Video Surveillance Standard
The announcement mentions that continuous advances in the performance of video-surveillance equipment and applications, including devices and systems, have been accompanied by a variety of formats and standards, which have reduced government’s ability to protect public safety and share, transmit, and store image data in networks. Therefore, an urgent need has arisen for networking and image coding techniques that follow a unified national standard. At the same time, China has sought to develop its domestic security industry, supported by domestically owned intellectual property rights, which follow uniform national standards that support higher image coding and video encryption. To achieve these goals, the Ministry of Public Security selected Guangdong province as the first province for a demonstration of the SVAC video-surveillance standard. As of the end of 2013, Guangdong province had already completed installed a total 1.81 million image-acquisition sites, comprised of two different types, which have played an important role in the administration of public security. About Guangdong Province Guangdong Province possesses the largest economy in terms of GDP and some of the strongest scientific and technological capabilities and the most developed foreign trade in China. As the pioneer in China’s economic reform and opening, Guangdong province maintains rapid and sustainable development of its economy, marks constant improvement in its degree of openness, and ranks first in China according to many economic indicators. The province’s GDP contributes about one-eighth of national GDP, and has ranked the largest for many years. The value of Guangdong’s total import and export trade represents approximately […]
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Morpho Biometrics Receive Lenel Factory Certification
Morpho launches M2A, a software application designed to build reliable biometric databases and manage a network of intelligent Access Control and Time & Attendance biometric terminals. With a fast growing demand for secure, biometric-based solutions in the world of physical access control and workforce management, a flexible tool capable of following security and IT industries advancements is a must. M2A (MorphoAccess Administration) is Morpho’s answer to meet customers’ needs, today and tomorrow. Trustworthy user databases Its fresh, intuitive, web-based interface ensures seamless and scalable deployments, from small installations with a single administration station to large sites requiring client/server architectures. By using Morpho’s unique, advanced, task-specific tools for user enrollment, M2A ensures the highest quality biometric data is captured to create trustworthy databases and maximize the performance of the biometric system. User registration workflow includes biometric and demographic data collection, portrait acquisition and creation of badges using industry standard contactless technologies. M2A implements a straightforward process (configuration, group management, user record broadcast, etc.) to administer the whole range of MorphoAccess terminals, which includes fingerprint and multimodal (finger vein / fingerprint) devices. Simplified workforce management The application makes workforce management easier with the capability to: Schedule employees access time slots, program remotely terminal Time & Attendance function keys, monitor and store transaction logs in a central database able to interface with payroll applications. In addition, the M2A real-time tracking function can be relied on to know who is on site, anytime. “We are very proud to introduce M2A, an essential component […]
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State Of The Video Analytics Market ? 2014
As more organizations realize the intrinsic value of video in a physical security system, getting more value out of that video is becoming increasingly important. And those same organizations are learning of more affordable ways to record and store surveillance video with much longer retention times. Therefore, the number of video analytic installations is significantly […]