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Comparing Tape And Cloud Storage For Long-Term Data Preservation

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 22, 2019 5:00 am Categories: Cloud, Storage. Tags: data storage solutions.

Tape vs Cloud

With the retention life of data increasing, many organizations are trying to determine the best long-term storage strategy for the future. To do this, organizations must analyze the reliability, security and speed of data storage solutions, including both cloud and tape storage. This white paper considers how a hybrid archive solution, consisting of both cloud and tape, may be deployed in the event of a cloud mandate, and how data growth and future costs can impact a storage solution selection.

Iron Mountain vs Amazon Glacier

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 22, 2019 4:55 am Categories: Storage. Tags: Amazon Glacier, Iron Mountain.

Amazon Glacier

This paper is designed to examine the true cost of storing data in the AWS Glacier Cloud versus in an Iron Mountain Storage Facility. To source data for this paper, we used Spectra Logic as a ?real-world? example (Spectra uses both Amazon and Iron Mountain), and obtained actual quotes from both vendors. To allow users to make calculations and decisions based on their own data sets, we start by looking at the cost of storing 6TB of data (a single LTO-7 tape) using Amazon Glacier versus Iron Mountain.

ISS Awarded Certification To Provide Advanced LPR Solution For Law Enforcement Applications In Dubai

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 8:20 am Categories: Certification, Law Enforcement, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: Aluisio Figueiredo, ISS, lpr, SIRA.

Intelligent Security Systems has been awarded a coveted Security System Approval Certificate from Dubai?s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) for the company?s innovative SecurOS

New Power And Data Transmission Solutions From Altronix Showcased At Intersec 2019

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 8:17 am Categories: New Products. Tags: Alan Forman, Altronix Corporation, Hardened Switches, Midspan/Injectors, NetWay, NetWay Spectrum, Trove.

Altronix is showcasing the latest power and data transmission solutions designed for professional security applications at Intersec 2019. Featured products include an enhanced line of NetWay^™ Midspan/Injectors, NetWay^™ Spectrum Hardened Switches and its expanded Trove^™ Access and Power Integration products available in wall mount, rackmount and outdoor configurations.

Qatari Bank Standardizes On March Networks Video Surveillance And Business Intelligence Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 8:11 am Categories: Banking & Finance, Business Intelligence, VMS Software. Tags: Cristian Ivan Nicolae, march networks, Qatari Bank, Trevor Sinden.

MArch Networks Searchlight

March Networks announce that one of Qatar?s top banks is deploying the company?s business intelligence software and integrated analytics to improve customer service and operations. The customer is one of six Qatari financial institutions currently using March Networks systems for advanced video surveillance and fraud prevention. The bank is already using an end-to-end March Networks video recording and management solution in all of its Qatari retail banking branches.

abode Announces Integration With One Of The First Z-Wave + Bluetooth S2 Smart Locks

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 7:57 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: abode systems, CES 2019, Chris Carney, Danalock, Z-Wave.

abode systems announced a major new integration with smart lock manufacturer, Danalock at CES 2019. In January 2019, the sleek, easy-to-install, retrofit Danalock V3 smart lock featuring Z-Wave and Bluetooth connectivity will be available to be directly integrated into the abode DIY home security system for even greater smart home control and security.

Former UCC Executive Mark Matlock Joins Pro-Vigil

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 3:09 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Lydia Security Monitoring, Mark Eblin, Mark Matlock, Pro-Vigil.

Pro-Vigil announced the appointment of Mark Matlock to the position of Vice President of Indirect Channel Revenue. The hiring follows the 2018 Q3 partnership the company entered into with Lydia Security Monitoring, operator of top brands including COPS Monitoring and UCC. His main responsibility is to oversee the growth of the company?s solutions to alarm dealers.

How Online Shopping Is Giving In-Store Shopping A Run For Its Money

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 3:04 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Nordstrom, online stores, RedBrain.

Top retail American giants are leveraging the power of the internet to grow their businesses online. They have opened up online stores to target shoppers who prefer doing their shopping online in the comfort of their homes. This has not only driven traffic to their online sites, but also to their brick and mortar stores since the consumers who conduct searches online often end up going to the store to buy the products.

Wavestore Launches PetaBlok High-density Massive Storage Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 3:00 am Categories: Storage. Tags: EcoStore, HyperRAID redundancy, Julian Inman, NVRs and HVRs, wavestore.

Being able to store up to 2.04PB of storage per high density unit is impressive enough, but when coupled with Wavestore?s HyperRAID redundancy and EcoStore^™ hard drive energy saving technology, PetaBlok can surely claim to be the world?s most efficient and robust video management and storage solution for applications which generate extremely large amounts of data. Pre-installed with Wavestore?s Video Management Software (VMS), PetaBlok is designed to provide a simple to implement and cost-effective solution for the increasing number of video surveillance projects.

Johnson Controls Announces Technology Initiative

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 2:58 am Categories: Corporate News, Technologies. Tags: ASHRAE, CBRE, Clay Nesler, Johnson Controls, Lawrence Berkeley.

Johnson Controls has entered into an agreement with CBRE, World Resources Institute and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) to test and deploy an open-source, web-based energy analysis tool to identify energy efficient retrofit opportunities in commercial buildings. The initiative is part of the Johnson Controls and CBRE Innovation Lab, which was established three years ago to evaluate, connect and leverage products, services and energy data to create value for occupiers and investors of real estate.

Devine180 Is Onboard With OnSSI

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 2:52 am Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Chad Szekeres, Devine180, Ken LaMarca, Ocularis 5 VMS, onssi, RecOn5.

OnSSI Devine180

OnSSI has signed on Devine180 as their latest manufacturer?s rep firm handling the company?s flagship Ocularis 5 Video Management Software and RecOn5 Series Pre-loaded NVRs and Servers. A premier manufacturer?s rep firm for advanced video and security solutions in the Midwest, Devine180, will provide marketing and support services to OnSSI in the East Wisconsin, North Illinois, and Northwest Indiana for OnSSI.

TDSi To Present New GARDiS Software At Intersec Dubai 2019

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 2:45 am Categories: Corporate News, Integrated Systems. Tags: GARDiS software, Intersec Dubai 2019, IPTEC, John Davies, TDSi.

TDSi will be appearing with distribution partner IPTEC on Stand SA-B27 at Intersec Dubai 2019, from 20th-22nd January. TDSi will be showing its newly released GARDiS software, along with the EXgarde Enterprise integrated security management solution, its range of controllers and discussing its forthcoming incorporation of Bluetooth Low Energy readers and mobile credentials into the TDSi product portfolio.

Lightspeed Venture Partners Invest In AI Leader AnyVision

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 2:42 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: AnyVision, Eylon Etshtein, Lightspeed, Raviraj Jain.

AnyVision announced new funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing its Series A round to a total of $43 million. The new funding from one of Silicon Valley?s most well-known investors arms AnyVision to accelerate its sales and marketing activity for 2019, an important step in securing its position as the world?s leading AI company.

Open Options Appoints Steve Wagner As President

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 21, 2019 2:37 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Access Control, Open Options, Steve Fisher, Steve Wagner.

Open Options has appointed Steve Wagner as the company?s new President. Steve began his career in the industry in 1986 as VP of Sales & Marketing for Checkpoint Systems. He moved on to become the COO with HID Global for 8 years. In 2009, Steve became the President of Mercury Security and successfully grew that business which was eventually sold to HID Global/Assa Abloy. Steve brings a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to the Open Options team.

BQT Solutions Launches Orca – New Fully Integrated Lock

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 11, 2019 4:59 am Categories: Access Control, Biometrics. Tags: Ava Group, Biometric readers, BQT Solutions, Orca.

BQT Solutions Orca

BQT Solutions has launched its new Orca weatherproof lock which provides industry-leading strength, unparalleled environmental durability and seamless access control integration for securing gates, roller doors, shipping containers, and any other large door or entryway. Orca lock is the latest generation of roller lock from BQT Solutions, building on an impressive portfolio that includes the YG10 ? winner of the SIA New Product Showcase Award.

Set Cameras Up In Seconds With Wavestore?s Latest v6.14 Release

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 11, 2019 4:44 am Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, VMS Software. Tags: HyperRAID, Julian Inman, wavestore.

Wavestore has released v6.14 of its open-platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS). Multiple cameras can now be configured and set to record in a matter of seconds thanks to a completely revised camera setup screen. Separate camera groups can be created and used to quickly apply common settings, such as stream parameters, recording framerate and quality settings, to all cameras in the group at the same time.

BRAVO-3 Conference: Educating The Brave

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 11, 2019 4:37 am Categories: Corporate News, Law Enforcement. Tags: BRAVO-3 Training, Ryan Morris, Tripwire.

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Tripwire Operations Group will host the international BRAVO-3 Training Conference & Vendor Show in Daytona Beach, Fl., March 4-6, 2019. This all-inclusive, multi-discipline event will offer unsurpassed training opportunities for those in all emergency services vocations. Police/SWAT, fire, HAZMAT, EMS, Bomb Squad (HDS/EOD) technicians, K9 teams, and specialized members of the military, can benefit from the conference.

Maxxess To Showcase Its Latest Advances At Intersec 2019

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 11, 2019 2:47 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: eFusion, Intersec 2019, MAXXESS, PSIM solutions.

Maxxess will be at Intersec 2019 showcasing its latest advances in corporate risk reduction, improved people management, and smarter hospitality access solutions – including new releases in its popular eFusion and Ambit solutions. The latest version of the VisitorPoint module within the eFusion security management platform will be showcased, offering a host of new streamlined functions for efficient people and visitor management.

OPTEX Partners With CHeKT For Global Security Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2019 10:50 pm Categories: Access Control, Video Analytics. Tags: CHeKT, John Milliron, Mac Kokobo, optex, Rob Blair, Wes Usie.

CHeKT, announces a partnership with OPTEX, the leading supplier of outdoor sensors for intrusion security. CHeKT delivers a visual-monitoring platform for alarm monitoring centers. This partnership with Optex will significantly advance the protection capabilities of security integrators globally. The solution relies on “The CHeKT Bridge” the first product brought to market by CHeKT, of Shreveport, Louisiana. With years of development, the CHeKT Bridge premiered in April 2018 at the ISC West trade show.