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Oncam Announces Strategic Partnership With BDF Sicurezza

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 7:59 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: BDF Sicurezza, EMEA, Evolution camera, Oncam, Simon Reed.

Oncam announced it has partnered with BDF Sicurezza Latina to provide the company’s full suite of products to Italy as the country’s first Oncam distributor. The strategic partnership offers customers the ability to incorporate Oncam’s innovative technology into their security plan to help increase situational awareness and aid in investigations. Serving a number of vertical markets, such as banking, commercial and enterprise, airports and transportation, and smart city, BDF has 30 years of experience providing security and automation technology to protect people and assets from threats.

Liberty University Recreational Center Protects Students With Boon Edam Optical Turnstiles

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 8:31 am Categories: Access Control, Campus Security. Tags: Boon Edam, Central Virginia, LaHaye Fitness and Recreation Center, Liberty University, optical turnstiles, Samuel Seaborn, Speedlane 300.

Liberty University, a private university in Central Virginia, provides a comprehensive curriculum with a Christian background for more than 110,000 students enrolled across the University?s 17 colleges, schools, and online programs. The safety and security of students and faculty is a priority and has resulted in the implementation of state-of-the-art physical security measures. The LaHaye Fitness and Recreation Center located on Liberty University?s Lynchburg campus is a prime example. The large facility, which occupies approximately 165,000 square feet, houses five basketball courts, an indoor track, a weight room, group exercise classrooms, raquetball and volleyball courts, soccer fields, and a rock wall in addition to a lounge and cafe.

ASSA ABLOY And Pemko Continue Commitment To Sustainability

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 8:26 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: assa abloy, Environmental Product Declaration, HPDs, LCA, Mandy Swofford, Pemko, sustainability.

ASSA ABLOY has announced the company?s latest Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is for the Pemko Silicone Adhesive Smoke and Fire Gasket product line. ASSA ABLOY?s continued focus on EPDs supports its commitment to sustainability. EPDs include a life cycle assessment (LCA) for a product or product line and quantifies a product?s environmental impact. With over 100 EPDs, as well as over 20 Health Product Declarations (HPDs) and Declare Labels, ASSA ABLOY and its brands provide products and services that are environmentally conscious throughout the entire production process and product lifecycle.

abode Adds Voice Unlock Feature + Upgrades Alexa Smart Home Skill

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 7:02 am Categories: Product Focus, Residential, Smart Devices. Tags: abode, alexa, Smart Home Skill, voice unlock.

abode systems announces an update to their Alexa Smart Home Skill to deliver greater control and monitoring from the Alexa app as well as the ability to unlock door locks with voice commands. The initial abode Alexa Smart Home Skill gave users the ability to control lighting, including RBG functions, dimming capabilities and basic on/off functions using voice commands. It also allowed users to lock doors that were armed with a smart lock. This skill update enables Unlock by Voice and Unlock by App functionality that allows users to unlock doors integrated with their abode system via the abode Smart Home Skill.

MOBOTIX European Innovation Summit 2018 Heads To Spain

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 7:00 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Enrique Dans, mobotix, Thomas Lausten.

MOBOTIX welcomed almost 200 Alliance and Channel Partners as well as flagship customers to the inaugural Innovation Summit Europe that took place in Valencia, Spain from the 6th to 8th of May. The Summit offered attendees valuable insights into new trends, sneak peeks at new products and technologies along with networking opportunities between the wider pan-European MOBOTIX community. Alongside the Summit, the Technology Partner Expo offered demonstrations showcasing integration capabilities from several technology leaders that work closely with MOBOTIX including ABP, Genetec, Kentix, Konica Minolta, Microsens, QNAP and Sesys.

March Networks Introduces SE2 Series IP-Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 17, 2018 6:57 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products, Surveillance, VMS Software. Tags: Command Recording Server, march networks, March Networks Command, Nathan Dinning, SE2 Series.

March Networks^® introduces its SE2 Series IP Cameras. The new camera line delivers 1080p video and a comprehensive range of advanced features for indoor and outdoor applications. It also incorporates a smart low bit rate (LBR) setting that reduces bandwidth and storage consumption by 50% or more, making the SE2 Series IP cameras a cost-effective option for businesses with dozens or hundreds of surveillance cameras. Compatible with all March Networks video recording platforms, including the 8000 Series and 9000 Series video recorders and Command Recording Server (CRS) software, the cameras are also easily managed with powerful March Networks Command^™ Enterprise video management software.

Drone Takedown Authority Would Be Granted Under Senate Proposal

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 16, 2018 1:10 am Categories: Legal. Tags: Drone Takedown, Heidi Heitkamp, John Hoeven, Ron Johnson.

Security and law enforcement agencies would be given new authority to monitor and take down threatening drones under bipartisan legislation proposed by a group of U.S. Senators. A bill introduced by top members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee would also direct the Department of Homeland Security to study drone technology and the emerging threats it creates. While technology exists to monitor most small commercial drones and to disable or redirect their flight paths, law often prohibits the use of these techniques. The bill, known as the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018, would give DHS and the Justice Department the authority to monitor and track drones without consent of the operator.

Luxul Releases Its Dual-WAN Epic 5 Wired Gigabit Router

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 16, 2018 1:07 am Categories: Network. Tags: ABR-5000, Domotz, Epic 5 router, gigabit router, Luxul, Mike Grubb.

Luxul announced its Epic 5 router (ABR-5000) is now shipping with Domotz remote management software. More Than Just a Router, Epic 5 Delivers Ultra-Fast Speeds While Lowering Operational Costs for Integrators and Enhancing the Customer Experience. With the Epic 5’s onboard Domotz technology, integrators receive alerts when network issues arise —allowing them to take immediate action— and share device information with Luxul’s support team for swift and easy troubleshooting.

Milestone Systems Opens Brand New Offices In Karnataka, India

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 14, 2018 10:10 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Amit Sarkar, Milestone Systems India, vms.

Milestone Systems announces the opening of its new offices in India, located in Karnataka, in the south western region of India. Milestone Systems started operation in India in 2006 from its Dubai office, and since then the number of staff has increased from 1 member to 7 and is expected to increase by another 5 staff members in 2018. Milestone Systems India increases its growth by 20% plus YoY.

Arecont Vision to Shed Debt Burden Through Chapter 11 Sale

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 14, 2018 2:23 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: arecont vision, Raul Calderon, Turnspire Capital Partners, United States Bankruptcy Code.

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Arecont Vision^® announced that it will execute an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of Turnspire Capital Partners, LLC under which Turnspire will acquire substantially all of the Company?s assets. To eliminate the company?s debt, the Company has initiated proceedings under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware, from which it expects to emerge with a clean balance sheet and fresh capital.

S2 Security Releases S2 Magic Monitor Version 6

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 9:45 am Categories: Surveillance, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: John L. Moss, Magic Monitor 6, S2 NetBox web, S2 Security.

S2 Security announced the availability of S2 Magic Monitor Version 6. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live internet feeds in a single user interface. Version 6 introduces enhanced access control functionality and a new web widget, further unifying the security management experience. In Version 6, comprehensive people management enables users to add, search for and manage person records directly from S2 Magic Monitor.

Keatings Communications Offers School Bell System With Lockdown For Schools Via IP

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 9:30 am Categories: Campus Security, Technologies. Tags: Brandon Keating, campus lockdown, Keatings Communications, school bell system, St. Johns Country Day School.

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Keatings Communications announced that with the latest in technological advances it can now offer schools a school bell system with lockdown capabilities through VoIP phones. According to company founder Brandon Keating, the installation of this system not only provides unprecedented safety, security and reliability for staff and students, but also phenomenal savings. Keatings? newest technology uses VoIP phones to play a custom ring at assigned times throughout an entire campus, and without any missing areas, as long as the company?s phones have been installed.

KeyMe Bolsters its Executive Ranks with Two New Key Hires

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 9:21 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Adam McCann, Greg Marsh, Jimmy Abbott, KeyMe.

KeyMe, a leading resource for total access and key management, has added two key executives to its ranks. Jimmy Abbott joins as KeyMe’s new CFO, and Adam McCann as the Director of Analytics, a newly created position. Jimmy Abbott is a seasoned corporate finance executive with 15 years of experience in technology and consumer companies. Adam McCann is a recognized leader in analytics and data visualization, with 13 years of experience with the proven ability to transform how organizations use data.

Stephen Oliva Joins Altronix As U.S. Western Regional Sales Manager

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 9:06 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Alan Forman, Altronix Corporation, low voltage electronics, Stephen Oliva.

Altronix announced the appointment of Stephen Oliva as their new Western Regional Sales Manager. A highly focused and motivated professional with more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, Stephen has held important positions at Axis Communications, ASSA ABLOY and Chubb Fire & Security. He previously held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Thomasson Marketing Group, Inc. Stephen?s role at Altronix will include new business development, expanding well-established customer relationships, conducting technical trainings, amongst his other duties.

Security Industry Association Applauds Signing Of Maryland Alarm Bills

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 9:01 am Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: Jake Parker, Joseph Hoellerer, Larry Hogan, Maryland Alarm Bill, SIA.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the signing of companion bills impacting alarm systems companies in Maryland ? House Bills (HB) 645 and 1117 and their corresponding companion Senate Bills (SB) 662 and 927. In early 2018, SIA testified in support of these bills before the Maryland General Assembly, and they have since been signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan.

Nortek Security & Control Acquires IntelliVision, Establishing Leadership In Artificial Intelligence And Video Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 11, 2018 4:37 am Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics. Tags: AI, Artificial intelligence, IntelliVision, Joe Roberts, Mike O'Neal, Nortek, NSC, video analytics.

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Leaping to the forefront of the rapidly growing fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and video analytics, Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC), a global leader in smart connected devices and systems for residential, security, access control and digital health markets, announced the acquisition of San Jose, California-based IntelliVision Technologies Corp., a pioneer and leader in Artificial Intelligence, smart cameras and deep learning-based video analytics software. IntelliVision will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of NSC. IntelliVision will continue to support its customers and products.

Delta’s Vehicle Access Control Equipment Protect The 2018 Commonwealth Games In Australia

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 10, 2018 1:21 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: ANZCTC, Commonwealth Games, Daniel Knight, Delta Scientific Corporation, Matthew Knight, MP5000, portable barrier systems.

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Delta Scientific announced that Delta’s innovative MP5000 portable barrier systems were selected to protect people attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games. It was the largest sporting event in Australia since the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Organizers required a vehicle access system that could be rapidly deployed and would create secure vehicle check points that carried crash-certification. Perimeter security measures were aligned with the recently implemented Australia and New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) strategy for the protection of places of mass gatherings.

Arecont Vision Releases ConteraVMS, ConteraWS, & ConteraCMR

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 10, 2018 1:06 am Categories: IP Cameras, NVRs / DVRs, VMS Software. Tags: arecont vision, Brad Donaldson, ISC West.

Arecont Contera

Arecont Vision^® announces the immediate availability of the Contera^® line of video surveillance software, cloud-managed web services, and cloud-managed video recorders for customer ordering. The Contera Total Video Surveillance Solution is composed of megapixel cameras (Arecont Vision Mega^™ and ConteraIP^® single- and multi-sensor families), advanced video management system software (ConteraVMS^®), a range of video recorders and NVRs (ConteraCMR^®), and powerful cloud-based web services (ConteraWS^®).

BriefCam To Be Acquired By Canon Inc.

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 10, 2018 12:46 am Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics. Tags: BriefCam, Canon, Masanori Yamada, Trevor Matz, video analytics.

BriefCam announced its acquisition by Canon Inc., a world leader in digital imaging solutions. The addition of BriefCam to Canon?s market leading Network Video Solutions products portfolio complements the Canon Group?s previous acquisitions of AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems with a breakthrough, innovative video content analytics solution. The acquisition will drive further, rapid innovation in video analytics by BriefCam as well as new co-innovation activities with Canon and its market leading portfolio companies.

Fujitsu Bolsters Global Managed Security Service To Defend Against Diversifying Cyberattacks

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 9, 2018 10:18 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cyberattacks, Cybereason EDR, fujitsu, IntSights Cyber Intelligence, METI.

Fujitsu announced that it is expanding its Fujitsu Security Solution Global Managed Security Service, which provides centralized lifecycle support, from cyberattack prediction to system restoration. The company is strengthening endpoint and cloud security, and will provide analyses of threat information from the dark web. Fujitsu is offering in Japan from May “Fujitsu Security Solution Cybereason EDR Service,” which offers a total package of deployment, operations, and maintenance for Cybereason EDR, software that can detect cyberattacks by unknown sources on endpoints using machine learning.