physical security
School System Installs New Security Cameras For Access Control
Students are headed back to school in New Hanover County, NC, on August 26th. This year parents and students will notice a new security system has been installed using audio and video to better screen who can gain access to school facilities. According to the information released by the New Hanover County School System, "The […]
Understanding Nortech Access Control Integration With ievo
Whether you are currently using the Nortech system and require a security upgrade, or you are new to access control technology, ievo ® has been seamlessly integrated into Nortech’s innovative Norpass solution. ievo is the only biometric to be completely embedded into Norpass, boasting a simple transition between databases and ease of use. WHAT DOES […]
The Convergence Of IT Security And Physical Access Control
As technology continues to revolutionize the security industry, the fields of IT and physical access control have begun to converge now more than ever. There is increasing demand for access control systems that operate utilizing a single card or smartphone, requiring strong authentication to protect access to physical as well as IT-related resources. It seems […]
Safe Cities: How Network Video Is Revolutionising Transport Safety And Efficiency
Decades ago, the transportation sector was one of the earliest adopters of CCTV surveillance – understandable given security’s crucial role in encouraging people to use public services. Transport authorities must keep their systems running with as few interruptions as possible, so they must know what’s happening at all times – whether at stations, on board […]
IPSecurityCenter Chosen For Hospital PSIM Project In South Africa
CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions have been chosen to provide a comprehensive security management system for a hospital facility in South Africa. Healthcare security is facing increased violence, crime […]
Maricopa County Sheriff?s Office Deploying 5.5PB DDN SFA Storage
With its zero-tolerance toward crime, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has deployed a video surveillance and storage archive system with 5.5PB of DataDirect Networks, Inc., storage. As the nation’s third largest Sheriff’s office, Maricopa County, which is located in Airizona and encompasses the Phoenix metropolitan area, has between 7,500 to 10,000 inmates in its jail […]
IPVideo Corporation’s V2 C3fusion PSIM Software
IPVideo Corporation (IPVideo), a leading manufacturer of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions, will formally introduce a new release of C3fusion PSIM software at the ASIS 2014 Annual Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, beginning September 29. C3fusion is command center software that integrates disparate security sub-systems into a unified interface and […]
Georgia State University Upgrades Access Control System With Tyco
Georgia State University (GSU) is centered in historic downtown Atlanta. Its urban surroundings provide approximately 32,000 students with a distinguished education, as well as access to the city’s government, culture, and business organizations. The University is considered a commuter school with 61 percent of first-year students living on campus and 17 percent of all undergraduates […]
Leeds City College Selects MOBOTIX To Help Protect Data Centres
MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Leeds City College to secure access to critical data centres and communication rooms across multiple sites. On 1st April 2009, Leeds City College was formed following the merger of three of the city?s renowned colleges; Leeds […]
Delta Scientific Showcase Counter-Terrorist Vehicle Control Systems At Delta Equipment Demonstration Event
Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that on June 24-25 over 150 government officials, security professionals, integrators, and contractors came together at Delta’s Fredericksburg, VA, office to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates, and other equipment including new products. Visiting an average three […]
OnSSI’s New Licensing Structure Further Stimulates The Migration To IP
One-to-One-to-Many Analog-to-IP Encoder Licensing Structure Results in Significant Cost Reductions. OnSSI announces a new licensing structure that effectively accelerates the migration from analog to IP video surveillance operations. The licensing is based on a one-to-one-to-many licensing structure whereby only one license is required for each encoder IP address, regardless of the number of analog cameras […]
Hanover Restaurant Not Guilty For Security Cameras In Bathroom
The owner of Mechanicsville, Virginia’s Calabash Seafood Restaurant and Midway Lounge is off the hook after being charged for installing surveillance cameras in the men’s bathroom. A judge found the owner, Dennis Smith, not guilty of unlawful videotaping. Smith has long maintained that he installed the cameras to stop repeated vandalism in the restroom. Smith […]
Embedded Vision Growth Predicted Across Various Application Markets
Shipments of embedded vision devices in the automotive, industrial automation, physical security and business intelligence markets are forecast to exceed 14 million units in 2018, up from almost four million units this year. Utilizing a combination of embedded systems and computer vision, embedded vision enables devices to use video inputs to better understand their environment, […]
Who Is A Physical Security and Video Surveillance Market Influencer
Are you an industry mover and shaker? Do you ?or someone you know? command an audience when they speak on the subject? Do you, or someone you know, have such great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? For For example, conference speakers, twitter, bloggers, or […]
Defining Physical Access Control Standards
By Terry Gold, Founder, IDAnalyst LLC — I engage in a variety of conversations with manufacturers, integrators, and end users in the physical access control space about systems that must live for a decade or two. Traditionally, technology decisions have been made with heavy influence from existing relationships, cost sensitivity, and feature sets from the […]
PLE Communications Integrates Bosch DINION 9000 For Perimeter Monitoring
PLE Communications, LLC, a provider of smart video monitoring solutions, has integrated the DINION IP imager 9000 HD from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. with its AVT234 Reconisense Video Motion Detection (VMD) platform. A wide dynamic range sensor and integrated near-infrared illuminators enable the DINION IP imager 9000 HD to extend the AVT234 Reconisense’s range of […]
Physical Security Market Overview 2013 – 2019
The global physical security market is expected to reach a value of US $125.03 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2013 to 2019. The growing threats from terrorism and crime have resulted in increasing budget allocations for physical security by governments across the world. Moreover, government regulations demanding increased security levels […]
STANLEY Security Transfers Sonitrol-Branded Products To 3xLOGIC
STANLEY Security and 3xLOGIC, Inc., announced a definitive agreement where 3xLOGIC will assume ownership of research and development, technical support, and certain marketing activities for products developed under the Sonitrol brand. The focus of the transaction will be to bring the combined strengths of 3xLOGIC and STANLEY Security to the development and delivery of innovative […]
Role Of PSIM In Future Of Emergency Management And Intelligent Policing
CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will present a number of technology master class sessions at IFSEC International 2014. The master classes will cover PSIM’s role in the future of emergency management and the use of PSIM technology to provide a framework for Intelligent Policing. James Condron, VP Sales, […]
Eagle Eye Networks Announces Cloud Video API That Scales To Big Data Analytics
Eagle Eye Networks, provider of a cloud managed, on-demand security and operations video management system, announced the Eagle Eye Video API, targeted at businesses and video solution developers integrating video into their applications. The Eagle Eye Video API provides a robust set of storage, analytics, indexing, and interfaces for quickly building or integrating applications with […]