News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Video Management Software (VMS) has been a primary element of a video surveillance / physical security infrastructure and there has been a number of mergers and acquisitions of VMS companies of late. One of the market leaders in the VMS space has been OnSSI (On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.) out of Pearl River, NY. OnSSI has been known as a leader in North and South American in VMS software and recently acquired SeeTec, a VMS software company out of Germany. SecurityHive’s Stan Lewis recently chatted with OnSSI’s VP of Sales and Marketing Ken LaMarca to discuss how OnSSI plans to maintain and grow their position in the VMS market.

Connect ONE?, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, has announced its latest integration – to the Bosch Security G Series Intrusion Panels. With a new interface Connected Technologies developed for its Connect ONE cloud-hosted platform, the Bosch G Series panels let systems integrators easily expand their access control operations from eight to 32 doors and up to 2,000 users.

Skirting bandwidth and privacy concerns, Apical’s smart motion-sensor technology enables behavioral recognition without invasive video analytics. Traditional security sensors can tell you if motion is detected, and may go so far as to determine if the mover is a person, a dog or branches swaying in the wind.

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi™), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, and SureView Systems, the leading global provider of video-centric security monitoring software, announce the integration of savVi™, Agent Vi?s video analytics platform, with Immix®, SureView?s software platform for central monitoring stations and enterprises.

IDIS announces that is has completed the successful integration of its flagship end-to-end surveillance solution, DirectIP, with Gallagher Command Centre and Paxton?s Net2 access control, with both integrated solutions featured on the IDIS stand at this year?s IFSEC International in London.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based, integrated access control, video management and mobile security management systems, announced the introduction of S2 Network Node VR, an intelligent field panel that brings access control and video management to the network edge in a single, compact appliance.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be at IFSEC International 2015 in London, this week. On show at the Milestone booth E750 will be the full Milestone XProtect® 2014 portfolio of products, the newly introduced XProtect LPR 2015 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR appliances. A number of Milestone partners will be showcasing integrated solutions at the Milestone booth and throughout the showroom.

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing the latest enhancements to its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as an ecosystem partner on the Milestone stand E750 at IFSEC International 2015. With over a decade of development, IPSecurityCenter leads the PSIM market with its features, performance, and sophistication.

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, has announced it will showcase its latest innovations during IFSEC International 2015, held June 16-18, at ExCeL London. IFSEC marks the first time the Vanderbilt organization will exhibit its expanded solutions suite since it completed its purchase of the Security Products business from Siemens.

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has completed an integration with the Sensormatic anti-theft system from Tyco Retail Solutions. The combination of Exacqvision video management system (VMS) and the Sensormatic system gives retail customers a unified Tyco solution, capturing loss event data and providing video recognition to improve loss prevention efforts.

Synergy 3, the latest evolution of Synectics? field-proven command and control technology, is now conformant with the ONVIF Profile S. This allows compatibility with third party ONVIF Profile S conformant IP devices, such as cameras and encoders, and reflects Synectics? ongoing commitment to open architecture.

ASUSTOR?s Surveillance Center 2.3 Beta introduces brand new features including automated event action rules, foreign object detection, more intuitive on-screen controls and expansion of the HDMI local output function. All users are welcome to download and experience the latest Surveillance Center functions.

Pamela J. Petrow, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vector Security, Inc., is the new President of CSAA (Central Station Alarm Association) International, effective immediately. Petrow, who served as CSAA First Vice President since October 2013, is the first woman to serve as president of the organization since its founding 1950.

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced a top ten energy company selected Fastlane Glassgate? 200 optical turnstiles for a facility in the northeast. After switching to Fastlane from a competitor, this will be the second installation for this customer as it moves to strengthen entry security in buildings in many parts of the country.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of the practical information in the certification documents for better implementations.

QNAP® Security launched the new Linux-based VioStor NVR VS-2200 Pro+ series. The 2-bay VS-2200 Pro+ series, available in a tower form factor with 4, 8, and 12 channels, is designed with a compact size with rich functions to convey high cost-efficiency for SMB and SOHO users. Small but fully loaded with advanced features, the VS-2200 Pro+ series supports Full HD 1080P Local Display, built-in alarm GPIO for enhancing security management, QSCM Lite as a free app for centrally managing multiple NVRs, and more.

Convergint Technologies announced the acquisition of GS Security Systems, Inc., a leading provider of physical security systems throughout New England and the East coast. Convergint and GS Security Systems will integrate their businesses, located in Tewksbury and Sharon Massachusetts, resulting in one of the strongest physical security and fire solution and service providers in New England.

WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems and Herta Security, a world leader in the development of cutting edge Facial Recognition solutions, jointly announce the integration technology partnership. Unveiled at the ISC West show this year, the technology integration showcases Herta?s new award winning BioSurveillance NEXT v2 advanced GPU based Facial Recognition solution which easily ingrates with Wavestore?s Video Management software.

The most powerful security panels for commercial applications, the B9512G and B8512G, are approved for combination burglar and fire alarm applications and feature integrated access control, direct IP camera control, and Z-Wave device integration. Users also benefit from integration with the Bosch Video Management System and a free app for mobile operation.