physical security
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 […]
OnSSI Releases New Software Module With Ocularis Video-Centric PSIM Integration
OnSSI has released a new software module that integrates OnSSI’s Ocularis video-centric PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) with version v2.20 of Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. The integration enables customers to utilise two combined best-of-breed solutions: Ocularis for IP video and C•CURE 9000 for access control. The revised and updated integration […]
Cubic Assigned Patent For Automatic Integrated Sensing and Access Control
A patent was awarded to inventors Jon D. Macklin (El Cajon, CA); Walter C. Bonneau, Jr., (Escondido, CA); and Bruce D. Roberts, (San Diego, CA), and was assigned patent number 8720775 to Cubic Corporation (San Diego, CA). This disclosure relates in general to securing controlled areas and, but not by way of limitation, to automatic […]
Drive Video Management Software (VMS) Revenue With Integration Services
Security continues to be a hot topic in the channel as the threat landscape continues to grow. In addition to opportunities to sell network security solutions and services, physical security is another big opportunity. I had the privilege recently of speaking with Chuck Moeling, executive vice president of Interface Security Systems Holdings, which was ranked 7th […]
U.S. Government Promoting Development Of ‘Internet Of Things’
We keep hearing about the “Internet of Things” (IoT) and wondering how it will impact the physical security industry. It turns out the Federal government is working now to direct development and testing of such systems with an eye toward a variety of future applications. The U.S. government calls such technology “Cyber-Physical Systems” (CPS) and […]
Ocularis 4.0 Enhances Design, Functionality, And Cost-Efficiency
With its official release today, Ocularis 4.0 from OnSSI delivers innovative capabilities that change the rules for system design, implementation, operation and scalability. Ocularis 4.0 provides new benchmarks in VMS performance and efficiency with a truly open platform that enables higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration with industry leading video and access […]
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 […]