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New Altronix 5-Port Hardened Switch Supports up to Four IP Access Controllers in a Single Enclosure

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 13, 2019 2:49 am Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: Alan Forman, altronix, NetWay5B, Trove Series.

Netway Switch

Altronix released their new NetWay5B 5-Port Hardened Switch. This compact IP switch is designed to mount in virtually any Altronix enclosure and easily combines multiple IP devices over a single Ethernet cable. It is especially suitable in their Trove series where multiple IP access controllers from the industry?s leading manufacturers are deployed. NetWay5B greatly reduces installation costs by eliminating the need and costs associated with running dedicated cables for each deployed device.

Concerts/Fireworks Attendance in Jeopardy

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 6:00 am Categories: Hot Topic. Tags: Tom Patterson, Unisys, Unisys Security Index.

Concert Crowd

More than one in five Americans say they have cancelled plans or considered cancelling plans to attend large-scale public events due to concerns about physical attacks and the safety of their data, according to the new 2019 Unisys Security Index^™. The survey also found that a high majority of Americans are concerned about a criminal attack causing physical harm at large-scale events such as sporting events or concert festivals.

ProdataKey and DW Enhance Security Offerings through Seamless Access Control/VMS Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 5:09 am Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, DW Spectrum IPVMS, Evan Tree, Patrick Kelly, pdk io, ProdataKey.

Door Request PDK DW Integration

ProdataKey is offering a powerful new integration between pdk io access control and the DW Spectrum IPVMS video management platform. This seamless, integrated solution allows DW Spectrum users to review all pdk io event data from within the IPVMS interface and enables more efficient and effective security monitoring through automated responses to access-related events. The result is a comprehensive security solution, accessible through a single interface.

7 ?Do?s? for Successful Covert Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 5:05 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: Barry Levine, Covert Surveillance, Sperry West.

covert surveillance

Sperry West has become the industry?s leading manufacturer of covert video surveillance cameras and kits. Their video products are used in some of today?s most recognized facilities. Barry Levine provides seven things you could do for successful covert surveillance. One of the tips is to always do a dry run to make sure everything is working right and that you will be able to identify the perpetrator. Barry also advises you to choose the best camera for the circumstance.

Morse Watchmans Promotes Tim Purpura to VP of Sales & Marketing

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 4:54 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Joe Granitto, Morse Watchmans, Tim Purpura.

Tim Purpura

Morse Watchmans announced the promotion of Tim Purpura to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Purpura joined Morse Watchmans in October 2018 as International Sales Manager. Purpura is a proven security industry leader, with more than a decade of industry experience, including a VP and Publisher role at Security Systems News (SSN). He also held the positions of Secretary and Chairman of the Board at the security industry?s non-profit initiative, Mission 500.

Iris ID and Telaeris Partner on Mobile Identity Authentication Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 4:45 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: biometric authentication, David Carta, iCAM M300, Iris ID, Mohammed Murad.

Iris ID M300

Iris ID announced its award-winning multimode iCAM M300 handheld biometric platform now offers gateless access control, time and attendance and employee mustering for both commercial and government markets. The new functions are possible with embedded XPressEntry software from Telaeris, a leading provider of real-time personnel tracking solutions. Also using Iris ID?s Iris Access EAC software, the iCAM M300 continues to provide an ideal portable biometric enrollment and identification solution.

Echodyne to Lead Session on 3D Perimeter Security at Energy Drone + Robotics Summit

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 4:40 am Categories: Autonomous Security, Corporate News, drones. Tags: Echodyne, Energy Drone + Robotics Summit, Mr. Darrick Felise.

Energy Drone+Robotics Summit

Echodyne announced today that they will be leading a session on perimeter security for energy facilities on June 12th at the Energy Drone + Robotics Summit, in Houston. The company will speak about the importance of integrating high-performance radars into existing video management systems for a single view of both air and ground domains within a comprehensive perimeter security system. The Energy Drone + Robotics Summit will take place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.

London?s Riverscape Office Building Again Selects Boon Edam Entrance Solutions for Renovation

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 4:32 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Boon Edam, Crystal TQ revolving doors, Graham Coulter, Lifeline Speedlane, optical turnstiles.

Riverscape Boon Edam

Boon Edam announced that a multi-story office building in London was recently refurbished to upgrade its existing Boon Edam revolving doors and optical turnstiles. Now adorning the entrance are two all-glass Crystal TQ revolving doors, accompanied by an array of slim Lifeline Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles in the lobby. Originally opened in 1980, Riverscape is a 63,000 square foot, multi-story office space located at 10 Queen Street Place.

New Office in Sacramento Expands Security 101 Footprint in California

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 4:29 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Kalib Smith, Sacramento, Security 101, Steve Crespo.

Kalib Smith

Security 101 has opened an office in Sacramento, California. It?s the franchise?s third office in the Golden State joining Security 101 —San Diego and Security 101— Los Angeles. The new office will serve the Sacramento Valley region. The franchise owner for Sacramento is Kalib Smith, an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record in business ownership and management. He acquired and revitalized two retail businesses and helped another to grow significantly.

3xLOGIC Showcases TRENDS, Other Innovations for Retail at NRF Protect

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 12, 2019 3:46 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 3xlogic, Deloitte Technology, NRF Protect, trends.

3xLogic Trends

3xLOGIC and Deloitte Technology Fast 500? announced the company will be showcasing its AI-enhanced TRENDS Business Intelligence software at the NRF Protect show among a wide array of innovations for the retail market. 3xLOGIC TRENDS is designed to meet the needs of medium to large multi-site enterprises. The software provides actionable intelligence from the massive amount of dark data available from devices such as sensors, cameras, ATMs, point of sale, and other analytical tools.

Berk-Tek, Cree Lighting, and Transition Networks Join Forces to Offer the Industry?s First Complete Solution for the Emerging utility LAN (uLAN)

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 11, 2019 3:02 am Categories: Corporate News, Network, Technologies. Tags: Berk-Tek, Cree Lighting, Drew Kolb, Jim Frey, Scott Otis, Transition Networks.

Berk-Tek uLAN

Berk-Tek defines the uLAN as an emerging network made up of non-traditional ethernet-enabled utility devices that are now connecting to the network. While the traditional Core LAN—comprised of the PC, VoIP phone and WiFi—is not expected to undergo significant change through 2022, the emerging uLAN is expected to grow significantly over that time. The uLAN and the network infrastructure supporting it will be largely responsible for connecting and powering the billions of new devices.

Interlogix TruProtect Commercial Security Solution Wins ESX Innovation Award

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 8, 2019 6:07 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Access Control, Interlogix, Marc Tanguay, TruProtect, video surveillance.

ESX19 Awards

Interlogix announced its TruProtect commercial security solution is a winner in the 2019 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Innovations Awards. TruProtect combines intrusion monitoring, access control and video surveillance into a robust single platform. Interlogix is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

ALPR Provider Earns Milestone Gold Partner Classification

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 8, 2019 6:02 am Categories: Accreditation, Corporate News. Tags: ALPR, Jeremy Scott, Mike Budz, Milestone Systems, PlateSmart.

PlateSmart ALPR

PlateSmart has partnered with video management software platform provider Milestone Systems since 2016. Recently, the two organizations enhanced their relationship when PlateSmart earned Milestone Gold Partner classification. The PlateSmart ARES^® automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) solution, which is camera-agnostic and software-only, integrates seamlessly with the Milestone XProtect^® VMS. This allows ARES to trigger actions within XProtect, such as alerts, emails and physical alarms.

NIST Recommends ONVIF Video Export Spec as New Standard for FBI

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 4:56 am Categories: Corporate News, Law Enforcement. Tags: FBI, NIST, ONVIF, Per Björkdahl, video surveillance.

ONVIF Specs Adopted by NIST

ONVIF^® announced that its Export File Format, the ONVIF specification for the export of video from security surveillance recording platforms, is the new standard recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the exporting and playback of video surveillance recordings. In a research project commissioned by the FBI to aid law enforcement in forensic investigations, NIST worked in conjunction with ONVIF to adopt the Export File Format to serve as the FBI?s new minimum interoperability requirements.

Primeview To Bring Groundbreaking FusionMAX LED Developments To The Show Floor At InfoComm 2019

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 4:48 am Categories: Product Focus, Surveillance. Tags: FusionMAX, InfoComm 2019, Shay Giuili, Ultra Snello, video wall.

Primeview Fusion Max

Primeview announced that the company will be showcasing the industry?s latest video wall developments at InfoComm 2019. InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual industry trade show in North America with over 44,000 attendees from 110 countries. The FusionMAX LED Video Wall System and the Ultra Snello LCD Video Wall Systems will be featured at the show and are highly integrated video wall solutions that incorporate the latest in FHD and UHD video standards.

Wearable First Aid & Trauma Pack Launched to Protect Citizen First Responders From Shootings, Stabbings and Blast Shrapnel

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 4:42 am Categories: Education. Tags: B L AID+, Tremaine Kent, TRISAT.

B L AID

TRISAT has launched the B L AID+ Ballistic Advanced Incident Defence System. The wearable first aid and trauma pack helps to mitigate the risks to citizen first responders from shootings, stabbings and blast shrapnel. The B L AID+ pack is accompanied by a comprehensive practical led course and blended e-learning to provide essential advice on how to stay safe and administer treatment. The B L AID+ system is constructed of 100% DuPont? Kevlar^® ballistic and stab protection and 100% MicrAgard^™ PLUS material for infection control.

Lower the Total Cost of Ownership of Video Surveillance with Qognify Umbrella

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 4:15 am Categories: VMS Software. Tags: Chen Porat, Qognify, Steve Shine, Umbrella.

Qognify Umbrella Cayuga

Qognify has launched Umbrella, the new web-based management platform leverages significant cost savings by managing large distributed video surveillance systems centrally in the cloud. In recent years, video surveillance projects have become larger and more complex, demanding more resources and increasing operational costs. Altering the configuration of multiple sites is time-consuming and monitoring the health status of all servers and cameras across every location is a challenge.

Siemplify Enhances Security Operations Platform with Advanced Crisis Management and Real-Time Collaboration

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 3:57 am Categories: Solutions, Technologies. Tags: Amos Stern, Meny Har, Siemplify, SOC.

Siemplify-SOAR

Siemplify released a new version of its security operations platform. Version 5.0 continues to raise the bar for end-to-end security operations management, adding new capabilities that make security analysts more productive, security engineers more effective and SOC managers more informed and empowered. The Siemplify Security Operations Platform now enables organizations to streamline both tactical and strategic responses.

MetTel IoT Fleet Management Transforms Brosnan SmartTrucks into Mobile Command Centers to Safeguard Retailers Nationwide

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 7, 2019 3:02 am Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Technologies. Tags: Max Silber, MetTel, Patrick Brosnan, SmartTruck.

MetTel IoT Fleet Management

Brosnan Security has unveiled its newest SmartTruck, transformed by MetTel IoT into a connected mobile command center. Brosnan is rolling out the new SmartTrucks to big box retail store parking lots nationwide through 2019. MetTel, a communications and digital transformation (DX) leader, installed its Internet of Things (IoT) ? based Fleet Management technology to connect, automate and optimize the vigilance and operations of Brosnan security vehicles.

Qognify Appoints Jeremy Howard as Vice President Of Physical Security Sales for the Americas

Posted by Jay Bartlett June 6, 2019 8:04 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Jeremy Howard, Qognify, Steve Shine.

Jeremy Howard

Qognify has announced the appointment of Jeremy Howard as Vice President of Physical Security Sales for the Americas. Jeremy has more than 20 years? experience working with security hardware and software infrastructure, in use by Qognify customers throughout the Americas. He will be working with the team to grow Qognify?s partner and key account channels, using his proven ability to deliver highly customized solutions that meet the security requirements of large enterprises.