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IDIS Assist Systems Integrators in Targeting Growth Sector Video Projects

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:52 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Andrew Myung, IDIS, post-COVID.

IDIS Assist Systems

Integrators affected by project delays or cancellations in their established markets are looking to diversify their customer portfolios. A recent analysis released online highlights sectors that will offer significant prospects for new video installations and system upgrades, as customers look to expand, to drive efficiency, or to introduce COVID-safe site control measures. Opportunities also abound in the education sector; video surveillance is a cost-effective solution for schools considering ways to leverage their existing surveillance investment.

New Suprema FaceStation F2 Combines Visual and IR Face Recognition

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:41 pm Categories: Biometrics, New Products. Tags: COVID-19, FaceStation F2, Suprema, Young S. Moon.

Suprema FaceStation F2

Suprema announces the introduction of the FaceStation F2 Fusion Multimodal Terminal. The new multimodal biometric solution delivers exceptional authentication accuracy and anti-spoofing performance by the fusion of visual and infrared face recognition technology. The FaceStation F2 can also be combined with Suprema Thermal Camera to detect users with high skin temperature, and features mask detection capabilities to help prevent the spread of infectious viruses such as COVID-19.

Click Armor Announces Game-based Social Engineering Awareness Training

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:31 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Click Armor, Scott Wright.

Click Armor training representational image

Click Armor announced the launch of its game-based social engineering training module for its gamified security awareness training platform. Designed to protect organizations from potentially catastrophic data breaches, the module teaches employees how to deal with common threat scenarios through hands-on training in a dynamic, fun and competitive environment. Social engineering is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes.

Omnitron Launches New 10Gig/100Watt Ethernet PoE Switches

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:26 pm Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: OmniConverter, PoE+ Switches, Sankar Ramachandran.

OmniConverter 10G Switches

Omnitron introduced its next generation of OmniConverter 10Gigabit Ethernet switch products with Power over Ethernet (PoE) up to 100W. The new compact 10Gigabit 6 and 10-port Ethernet switches feature managed and unmanaged models with two (2) Small Form Pluggable (SFP) 10Gigabit fibre-optic uplink ports and four (4) or Eight (8) 10/100/1Gigabit copper Ethernet access ports with no PoE or with the IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standard-based 30, 60 or 100Watts PoE per port.

NC State University Upgrades Security with New Boon Edam Turnstiles

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:13 pm Categories: Access Control, Campus Security. Tags: Boon Edam, Hill Library, Swing optical turnstiles, Travis Tyo.

NC State University Boon Edam Turnstile

Boon Edam announced that NC State University in Raleigh, NC, has installed new turnstiles as part of a major renovation of their D. H. Hill Library. Founded in 1887 as a public, land-grant, research university and part of the University of North Carolina system, NC State is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university is home to two libraries: the D. H. Hill Jr. Library on the North Campus and the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus.

3xLOGIC Announces VIGIL v11.5 Server Software Release

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 8:21 pm Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: 3xlogic, Erron Spalsbury, VIGIL Server software.

Vigil v 11.5

3xLOGIC announced release of the latest iteration of its highly-popular VIGIL Server Software, version 11.5. VIGIL Server software, now 64-bit, is the core around which all other 3xLOGIC applications are built. The Easy Setup Wizard guides installation, so you?re up and running in minutes. VIGIL Server utilizes proprietary 3xLOGIC RapidStream Technology and Substream Motion Detection capabilities to provide high resolution over low bandwidth networks.

Interface Security Systems Makes Virtual Security Guard Monitoring Affordable

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 8:12 pm Categories: Solutions. Tags: Brent Duncan, Interface Security, remote video monitoring.

remote video monitoring

Interface Security Systems announced it is expanding its Interactive Remote Video Monitoring services with a new highly-affordable Virtual Security Guard Monitoring package designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises with moderate security challenges. With installation costs starting at just $2,500, companies are now able to protect their employees, customers, and assets with the help of trained security professionals monitoring their premises with live video and two-way audio.

Unisys and Inspire Health Alliance to Help America Get Back to School and the Workplace with Real-Time COVID-19 Testing

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 26, 2020 10:02 am Categories: Campus Security, VMS Software. Tags: Chris Kloes, Inspire Health Alliance COVID-19, Ricardo A. Salas, Unisys.

Representational image for school during pandemic. Boy in classroom.

Unisys Corporation announced a relationship with Inspire Health Alliance to support Inspire?s offer of real-time COVID-19 registration, testing and access control that is both cost-effective and scalable to organizations of any size. The solution combines content from Inspire and Unisys for companies looking to bring their employees back to work, and students, faculty, and staff back to schools. The portable, point-of-care testing machines, along with licensed healthcare administrators, are capable of administering both COVID-19 antibody and antigen tests, with test results available in under 15 minutes.

Video Technology During A Pandemic: How Can We Address New Challenges?

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 23, 2020 9:39 pm Categories: Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: global pandemic, Milestone Systems, Tim Palmquist, video technology, webinar.

Representational image of man wearing mask during COVID pandemic

The current global pandemic presents businesses and institutions with an array of new challenges beyond security. Businesses and organizations must now implement protocols and address logistical, commercial, and security hurdles. The panel discussion will feature professionals from key frontline industries affected by the pandemic, including end-users from municipality management and healthcare. Milestone Systems announced a webinar panel discussion of safety and security professionals.

SALTO Adds Antimicrobial Technology to SALTO Neo Cylinder Range

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 23, 2020 6:32 pm Categories: Access Control, Technologies. Tags: antimicrobial technology, BioCote, Neo Cylinder, SALTO Systems.

SALTO Antimicrobial Lock

SALTO Systems and BioCote have added antimicrobial technology to the new SALTO Neo Cylinder Range. As a result, SALTO and BioCote offer buildings increased protection against microbes to support a cleaner and more hygienic environment. The new SALTO Neo Cylinder is a compact smart door lock cylinder equipped with state-of-the-art wireless access control design technology. It is designed to provide smarter building management and can be installed on doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not normally possible or required.

Genetec and HID Survey Shows Higher Education Institutions Ready to Move From Legacy Access Control Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 21, 2020 3:47 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Genetec Inc., HID, Jason Friedberg.

Genetec survey

While access control is a fundamental element of security in higher education, many aging access control systems urgently need to be upgraded, according to a survey of 1,800 higher education security and IT professionals conducted by Genetec and HID Global. While organizations are ready to embrace new technology, they are looking to go ?beyond the door? and integrate with other security and operations systems. The survey shows that 33.76% of readers, 30.6% of controllers, and 24% of software are more than six years old.

Oncam Introduces C-Series, A Compact and Powerful 360-degree Camera Line

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 21, 2020 3:37 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: C-Series, Jeff Lorbeck, Oncam, Scott Brothers.

Oncam C-Series

Oncam announced the introduction of its powerful and compact C-Series and the first two cameras of this line, the C-12 Indoor and the C-12 Outdoor Plus, both featuring a 12MP sensor and powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Designed to support mission-critical video surveillance and security deployments, the Oncam C-Series provides the performance, resilience, scalability, and ease of use required of advanced 360-degree fisheye solutions.

Facemask Mandates Now in 32-Plus States: How Access Control with Mask Detection Helps

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 10:11 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Alcatraz, COVID, Mask Detection, Vince Gaydarzhiev.

Alcatraz Rock Mask Detection

Alcatraz has released a key mask detection feature that can help businesses in states across the country abide by mandated mask requirements while preserving physical security processes. As the country has experienced increasing COVID-19 cases, dozens of states ?including California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania? are now requiring the use of facemasks as businesses and individuals return to work and commerce. Mask mandates can dictate that individuals must wear masks in any public building, on transportation, and even outdoors.

Calipsa and Immix Announce the Launch of AI Video Verification Solution for Central Alarm Monitoring Stations in the Americas

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 8:00 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: AI Link, AI Video Verification, Brian Baker, Calipsa, Chris Brown, Immix.

Calipsa-Immix

Calipsa and Immix are bringing their proven AI Video Alarm Verification solution to central alarm monitoring stations in the Americas. The news follows the successful launch of the solution, known as AI Link, in Europe, Middle East and Africa and the Asia Paific region (APAC) in May this year. The integration, which will be available starting Sept. 1, will allow Immix customers to add Calipsa?s False Alarm Filtering technology to their cameras directly via the AI Link feature in Immix Central Station and Guard Force.

Flock Safety Launches Ethically-Designed Local and National Network of Automated License Plate Readers

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:37 am Categories: Law Enforcement. Tags: Flock Safety, Garrett Langley, Paul Irwin, TALON.

Flock Safety

Flock Safety launched TALON, the industry?s first ethically-designed local and national network of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). TALON allows law enforcement to opt-in to sharing their Flock Safety ALPRs with other law enforcement agencies in their state or agencies in over 700 cities nationwide, providing near real-time information sharing across jurisdictions. TALON is available at zero additional cost to Flock Safety customers.

ONVIF Introduces Release Candidate for Profile D for Access Control Peripherals

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:34 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control Peripherals, ONVIF, Patrik Björling.

ONVIF Access Control

ONVIF has published the Release Candidate for Profile D, a draft specification that covers interfaces for access control peripherals. This newest profile candidate is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license plate recognition cameras, door phones, sensors and displays. Using Profile D, a peripheral device can pass credential identifiers to a securely located Profile D conformant clients.

CMS Corporation Deploys Sonitrol Network Protection Powered by Cisco Meraki

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:29 am Categories: Network. Tags: CMS Corporation, Sonitrol.

CMS Office

Sonitrol announced that CMS Corporation relies on one of Sonitrol?s newest offerings, Sonitrol Network Protection. CMS?s scope of services encompasses new construction, renovations, fueling systems, and energy and sustainability projects for a wide range of commercial and federal government clients. The company?s projects are approximately 70% Federal and 30% civilian. According to CSO Online, the average small business loss when a network has been breached is $170,000.

Milestone Systems Announces Thomas Jensen as New CEO

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:26 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Lau Normann Jørgensen, Milestone Systems, Thomas Jensen.

Thomas Jensen

After an extensive search for the right candidate for the CEO position at Milestone Systems, the Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Thomas Jensen has accepted the role. With his background in Hewlett-Packard and most recently in Europe?s largest IT integrator company Bechtle, Thomas Jensen is an executive leader with a strong global footprint that includes P&L responsibility for international businesses in software and hardware.

Genetec is Fastest Growing Access Control Software Provider in the World According to new Omdia report

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:11 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Bryan Montany, genetec, Léon Langlais, Omdia report.

Leon Langlais

According to Omdia (Informa)?s latest access control report, Genetec is the fastest-growing access control software provider in the world. The report showed Genetec rising to 4th position globally with a growth rate of nearly 5 times the pace of the market. Enterprise, government, education, and public safety organizations are moving away from proprietary solutions in favor of secure access control solutions that are part of a unified physical security platform.

Iris ID Technology Chosen by Iraqi Millennium Hotels for Time and Attendance

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 19, 2020 5:07 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: COVID-19 era, Iris ID, Millennium Hotels, Mohammed Murad.

Iris ID announced its contactless IrisAccess biometric technology is being used for employee time and attendance at hotels in Iraq which are part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, a London-based hotel company that manages and operates 135 luxury hotels in 80 locations worldwide. The Millennium hotels ?the Millennium Kurdistan, the Copthorne Hotel Baranan and Millennium Kurdistan Hotel and Spa? are located in the Sulaymaniyah province in the country?s Kurdistan region.