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Altronix Expands Award-Winning Tango PoE Driven Power Supply/Charger Series

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 22, 2020 7:44 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Altronix Corporation, LiFePO4, Tango PoE.

Altronix Tango

Altronix has introduced new additions to its award-winning Tango? PoE Driven Power Supply/Charger. Tango provides tremendous savings by leveraging low-voltage installation methods, eliminating the need for an electrician and dedicated conduit and wire runs. The new series delivers 12VDC and 24VDC simultaneously over 8 or 16 outputs for powering access control and security devices from any 802.3bt PoE source up to 90W. A single LiFePO4 battery provides backup for 12VDC and/or 24VDC systems.

New Precision Hardware 2110VI Exit Device Includes Intruder Function with Visual Indicators

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 22, 2020 7:34 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: APEX, Apex 2110VI, Michael McCoy.

Precision 2110VI Exit Device

Exit devices with intruder function are now easier to use. The new Precision Hardware Apex 2110VI Series from dormakaba is a code compliant safe egress with visual and directional indicators for faster and more efficient security lockdown designed for high occupancy arenas including classrooms, auditoriums or gymnasiums. This panic device incorporates the ANSI ?10? function, also referred to as the ?Intruder Function,? with new lock/unlock status.

Access Control Through Security Integration During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 10:15 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control, COVID-19, Kyle Gordon, primary entrances.

Access Control

Organizations across the globe are adjusting to a new norm as a result of the sweeping changes brought on by COVID-19. For many organizations, this new norm means modifying hours of operation, temporarily closing their doors, sending staff home to work remotely and/or changing visitor and occupancy policies. As businesses and institutions adapt, they should consider how their security systems can reinforce business policies and help them mitigate risks.

PicPocket-Labs, Inc. Awarded Patent to Request Dispatch and Navigate Drones

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 10:07 pm Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: Drone Based Systems, Drone on Demand, PicPocket-Labs, Wolfram Gauglitz.

Drone on Demand

PicPocket-Labs announces that it has been awarded US Patent No. 10,640,208 for “Drone Ba sed Systems and Methodologies for Capturing Images.” The patent pertains to an “on-demand” service which allows a user to send or request an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) to a location or a target of interest (stationary or moving) for, among other purposes, media/data capture. National patent protection is underway in Canada, China and Europe.

Top Global Bank Selects Verint to Provide Enterprise Solution for Fraud and Security Investigations

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 9:59 pm Categories: Banking & Finance, Corporate News, Cyber Security, NVRs / DVRs. Tags: Cybersecurity, Matt Tengwall, network video recorder, verint.

Bank Fraud

Verint announced one of the world?s largest banking organizations selected Verint as its new standard solution for enterprise fraud and security investigations. The selection resulted after a thorough analysis of technologies that best fit the bank?s fraud investigation, cybersecurity and deployment management requirements. The solution combines the powerful network video recorder with robust software for review and enterprise management.

Eagle Eye Networks Cloud VMS Enhanced to Support Elevated Body Temperature Measurement with Thermal Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 9:35 pm Categories: Cloud, Network, Product Focus, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: AI, Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks, Elevated Body Temperature Measurement, thermal cameras.

Eagle Eye Temprature Monitoring

Eagle Eye Networks announced today enhancements to the Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System for full support of dual spectrum cameras used in elevated temperature detection. Interest in the use of dual spectrum cameras with integrated analytics for locating faces and measuring temperature has greatly increased amongst Eagle Eye Resellers as they look for tools to reduce the spread of Corona19.

Desert Highlands Updates Community?s Security System

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 8:08 pm Categories: Residential, Surveillance. Tags: Desert Highlands, Jack Nicklaus, Monty Becton, surveillance system.

Desert Highlands

Desert Highlands has updated the community?s security system, installing the state-of-the-art Avigilon Surveillance System. The upgraded security system at Desert Highlands includes 55 new IP cameras installed throughout the property. Other features of the system include new technology that allows the Desert Highlands security team the ability to locate vehicles or people with specific description criteria, and an appearance search feature that can recognize individuals based on various descriptions.

Security and Safety Things Opens App Challenge for Developers

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 18, 2020 8:03 pm Categories: Corporate News, Smart Devices. Tags: App development, App-Challenge, Security and Safety Things.

security and safety app challenge

Security and Safety Things GmbH has launched its App-Challenge, a contest offering developers the chance to present their solutions to leading industry players and compete for 3 x 10000? in prize money as well as the opportunity to present their winning application on the Security and Safety Things booth at GSX 2020 in September or a similar event depending on the COVID-19 situation. All developed applications will be listed on the company?s open Application Store.

Vista Networking Solutions LPR Appliance Review

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 8:40 am Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Smart Devices, Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: appliance, license plate recognition, lpr, product review, Vista Networking Solutions.

Platesmart VNS

Security.World has reviewed the recently released LPR Appliance from Vista Networking Solution (VNS). The VNS V7300 LPR Appliance appears to be the only PlateSmart-powered integrated appliance available on the market at this time. From access control to allow cars in or keep them out, to crime scene investigation, parking lot enforcement, and even to identifying customers -especially VIP customers as they approach your business.

Boon Edam Releases Guide to Address a Common Security Gap at Facilities: The Entry

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 7:02 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, Greg Schreiber, Security Gap.

Boon Edam has published a new guide for security professionals. Entitled, ?Closing the Security Gap?, the guide addresses the risks of failing to secure entry points across a facility, as well as strategies and best practices for mitigating unauthorized entry. By understanding how to secure a building?s entrances, professionals can implement a complete physical security plan that truly protects the well-being of their employees, physical assets, data and even brand reputation.

DW Launches DW University Online Learning Portal

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 6:47 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: DW University, Jay Kelly.

DW Online Education

Digital Watchdog announces the availability of the DW University Online Learning Portal. The new website includes a wealth of product and sales training content presented in learning modules that users can complete at their discretion. Registration is free, as are training classes. Certification courses require an annual subscription. However, through April 30, the certification subscription is half price with a promo code.

iProov Brings Biometric Authentication to the Web Browser

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 6:40 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Andrew Bud, biometric, iProov Web.

iProov Browser Biometrics

iProov announced the launch of iProov Web, bringing genuine presence assurance to the web browser. Since 2018, over 3 million people have used iProov?s patented Flashmark technology in mobile apps to confirm their genuine presence. Users wanting to access a bank account or register for secure services simply hold their phone or another mobile device in front of their faces, and a unique colored illumination completes the genuine presence assurance.

G4S Adds AI-based Stabilitas Critical Event Intelligence Engine to its Risk Operations Center (ROC) Offering

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 6:36 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: COVID-19 hotspots, G4S, John Kenning, Stabilitas.

Risk Operations Center

G4S announced a partnership with Stabilitas, a critical event intelligence provider, to integrate their platform into G4S? Risk Operations Center. The result will be delivery of real-time, actionable and innovative intelligence to complement the ROC?s situational awareness, analysis, crisis management and threat monitoring services from one dedicated location. This solution is particularly relevant to companies that need to identify current and potential COVID-19 hotspots.

Sielox Expands Integration with Allegion to Accommodate New Schlage NDE Wireless Lock for Improved K-12 Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 6:11 am Categories: Access Control, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Allegio, K-12 Security, Mark Casey, Schlage NDE, Sielox, wireless locks.

Schlage NDE Wireless Lock

Sielox LLC has further expanded the integration of its leading access control and emergency notification solutions with Allegion US to include the new enhanced Schlage NDE wireless lock featuring an Interior Push Button which can easily lock a classroom door from the inside. Sielox is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations.

Wilson Bank & Trust Upgrades to Hanwha Techwin Cameras and Recorders to Better Serve Customers and Prevent Loss

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 16, 2020 5:04 am Categories: CCTV / Analog, Corporate News, IP Cameras, NVRs / DVRs. Tags: Elvis Huff, Hanwha, Wilson Bank & Trust, XRN 2011.

Wilson Bank and Trust

Hanwha Techwin America announced that Wilson Bank & Trust, a Tennessee-based independent, community-based bank, has upgraded the security infrastructure at 40 of its locations with Hanwha cameras. The Bank wanted IT-based, PoE (Powered over Ethernet) cameras that could produce high-quality video and did not require licenses. They also wanted DVRs or NVRs that would give them longer-term retention rates, 90-days at a minimum.

Milestone Systems Surpasses DKK 1 Billion Revenue

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 15, 2020 8:21 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: COVID-19, Lars Larsen, Milestone Systems, video management software.

Milestone System

With an annual growth rate of 14 percent over the last five years, Milestone Systems? net revenue increased to DKK 1.03 billion in 2019. The operating income was DKK 124 million compared with DKK 194 million the previous year, a planned consequence of increased investments in innovation and development. The positive revenue development primarily derived from an increase in license and Care? sales. Moreover, Milestone Systems continued to increase sales in all its markets.

Virtual Interoperability Demo of PLAI Specification Set for May 20, 2020

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 15, 2020 8:13 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: David Bunzel, Physical Security Interoperability Alliance, PLAI, PSIA, Rich Reidy.

PSIA Access

Recognizing that travel will be limited for most industry professionals for the coming months, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance has decided to bring the PLAI Experience to you. On May 20, the PSIA will host a Virtual PLAI Experience which will demonstrate the value of its Physical Logical Access Interoperability specification to the market. Eight partner companies in access control and biometrics will showcase a cloud-based PLAI agent connecting five PACS systems and two biometric systems relying on a single trusted source.

Panasonic i-PRO and WCCTV Connect to Provide High-performance Mobile Surveillance Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 15, 2020 8:12 am Categories: Network, Product Focus, Solutions, Surveillance. Tags: Adam Haworth, Bill Brennan, Panasonic i-Pro, Wireless CCTV LLC.

Panasonic i-Pro

Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC to offer high-performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery to their customers, and for WCCTV to offer their customers wireless surveillance solutions that integrate Panasonic i-PRO cameras.

Genetec Firmware Vault Camera Firmware Update Service Now Supports Axis, Bosch, Hanwha and Panasonic cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett April 15, 2020 7:55 am Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: axis, Bosch, cyber threats, Firmware Vault, Hanwha, Mathieu Chevalier, Panasonic.

Firmware Vault

Genetec announced that Firmware Vault, the industry?s first camera firmware update service developed by an open architecture VMS vendor, now supports cameras from Axis, Bosch, and Panasonic in addition to existing support for Hanwha Techwin cameras. Designed to help IT administrators and systems integrators stay up to date with the latest camera firmware, Firmware Vault helps organizations ensure they have the latest protection from the manufacturer against cyber threats.