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Major Ransomware Attack Could Hit U.S. With $89B In Economic Damages

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 29, 2019 12:43 pm Categories: Cyber Security.

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An international ransomware attack could cost the U.S. $89 billion, accounting for nearly half of the $193 billion global price tag for an attack, according to a new report from the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) project, of which Lloyd?s of London is a founding member. The cyber-attack—which launches through an infected email, encrypts data on every device connected to the network, and has the potential to spread quickly around the world—causes damages at 600,000 companies, ranging from premier institutions to small businesses.

MIPS 2019: Unlocking Innovation In An Intelligent World

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 29, 2019 12:35 pm Categories: Corporate News, Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: Community Days 2019, Kenneth Hune Petersen, milestone, MIPS.

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Milestone Systems will kick off Community Days 2019 (MIPS) in Nashville, Copenhagen and Bali, with more than 1,500 participants and input from leading industry professionals – all on the quest to explore the intelligent world of video technology. Milestone Systems, the global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, will host its annual industry event in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.

Transition Networks Launches Hardened PoE+ Rack Mount Switches For High Bandwidth Applications

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 29, 2019 12:30 pm Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: Intelligent Transportation Systems, PoE, Rack Mount Switch, SISPM1040-3166-L, SISPM1040-3248-L, Transition Networks.

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Transition Networks announced the addition of two new managed hardened Power-over-Ethernet + (PoE+) rack mountable switches (SISPM1040-3248-L and SISPM1040-3166-L) to its broad portfolio of PoE products. These rugged switches feature either 16 or 24 ports and deliver PoE power and high throughput.

Shining A Light On Raytec & Wavestore?s Deep Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 26, 2019 9:42 am Categories: Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: Enrico Bizzaro, Raytec, wavestore.

The announcement that Wavestore?s open platform Video Management Software (VMS) has been successfully integrated with Raytec?s lighting solutions means that operators are now able to match the security requirements for individual locations throughout a site, with a wide range of lighting options which are managed directly from Wavestore?s front-end ?one screen, total control? display.

Open Options Expands Elevator Partner Portfolio With Schindler Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 26, 2019 9:41 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Brent Doherty, DNA Fusion, KONE, Open Options, Otis, Schindler.

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Open Options has recently completed a technology partnership with Schindler, one of the world?s leading providers of elevators, escalators, and moving walks, allowing users yet another option with their access and elevator control solution. New with DNA Fusion version 7.5.0.33 the Schindler third-party database interface gives users the ability to manage their elevator dispatch control through the user-friendly DNA Fusion platform.

Vorpal Releases Whitepaper Addressing Technology Options For Wide Coverage Drone Situational Awareness

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 26, 2019 9:35 am Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads. Tags: Dr. Nir Raz, UAS traffic management, VigilAir, Vorpal.

Vorpal has released a whitepaper in response to the growing global crisis facing airport operations and aviation security from commercial drones flying within controlled airspace. In order to guide effective and timely response efforts to such incursions, this document presents thoughtful analysis of the best technological solutions available for delivering complete drone situational awareness. Vorpal?s proven expertise in this area has resulted in operational deployment of its drone situational awareness solution, VigilAir, by discerning customers globally, and is aimed at the aviation, military, homeland security, critical infrastructures, corrections and UAS traffic management (UTM) markets.

Drinker Biddle Lawyer Can Comment On Landmark Illinois Supreme Court Ruling On Biometric Privacy Law

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 25, 2019 7:12 pm Categories: Biometrics, Law Enforcement. Tags: Biometric Privacy Information Act, Drinker Biddle & Reath, Justin Kay, Mr. Kay.

In a landmark ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court today held that consumers can sue for violations of their privacy under the state?s biometric privacy law, even if no actual harm could be shown.
The case, Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., concerned a 14-year-old boy who was asked to scan his thumb into a biometric data capture system before receiving a season pass to a Six Flags amusement park. The boy and his mother claimed they were not informed of the purpose and length of term for which his fingerprint had been collected and neither of them had signed a release for the taking of the biometric information, in violation of the state’s Biometric Privacy Information Act.

Is Privacy Possible In The Digital Age?

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 25, 2019 8:51 am Categories: Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy. Tags: Data Privacy Day, Nydia Zhang, Paul Madsen, Rikesh Thapa, Robertas Višinskis, Simon Harman.

Ahead of National Data Privacy Day, which is observed annually on 28th January, a poll carried out last year revealed a staggering 90% of people were ?very concerned? about their internet privacy. Data privacy and the importance of safeguarding personal data, along with how companies are using blockchain technology to empower individuals to take control of their own data, are among the topics explored in the commentary.

Iron Mountain vs Amazon Glacier

Amazon Glacier offers customers the ability to store and access their data over the internet. Glacier is part of Amazon?s Web Services, which is commonly referred to as the premier public cloud offering. It is primarily used for archiving and long-term backup, but is fully integrated into Amazon?s other public cloud offerings. Amazon Glacier provides three options for access to archives, from a few minutes to several hours with standard access time being between three to five hours.

Comparing Tap e and Cloud Storage for Long- Term Data Preservation

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.

Avigilon Welcomes New Vice President Of Global Marketing And Communications

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 24, 2019 3:28 am Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: Avigilon, Forbes Magazine, James Henderson, Mr. Alex Asnovich.

Mr. Alex Asnovich, named by Forbes as one of the World?s Most Influential CMOs, joins Avigilon to expand brand awareness and support growth. Avigilon Corporation announces that Alex Asnovich has joined Avigilon as Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications. Mr. Asnovich brings nearly 20 years of global experience in leading marketing and communications for companies in the security, life safety and technology industries.

SALTO Systems Names Steve Burk U.S. Director Of Marketing

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 24, 2019 3:26 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Bill Wood, SALTO Systems, Steve Burk.

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Steve Burk as the Director of Marketing for the United States. Based at the U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Steve will report to Bill Wood, President of SALTO North America. In this new role, Steve will oversee marketing efforts that guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO?s electronic access control hardware and software security products.

3xLOGIC Announces Multiple Appointments To Support Global Sales Expansion

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 24, 2019 3:16 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 3xlogic, Andrew Griffith, Bill Hobbs, Jason Bryan, PACOM.

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3xLOGIC announced the continued expansion of the company?s staff to align with its new global growth strategy. As previously announced, 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and PAC/GDX have joined forces to build the strongest and most innovative security manufacturer in the industry. The businesses will continue to operate under their own branding as usual and will report to a global management team, as Stanley Products and Solutions (SPS), under the leadership of CEO Matthew Kushner.

PSA Announces New Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 24, 2019 3:12 am Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: Bill Bozeman, Cybersecurity, MSSP, PSA.

PSA announced its plans to launch a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. The program is designed to help systems integrators diversify their service offerings and realize the full potential and benefits of a managed services business model. It will hinge on uniting industry-leading partners in cybersecurity and cloud-based security solutions, training and certification opportunities and financing options from PSA.

Boon Edam Turnstiles Certified For New iRox-T Readers By Essex Electronics

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 24, 2019 3:06 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, Essex Electronics, HID, iCLASS SE, iRox-T Turnstile Reader, Kurt Measom.

Boon Edam is announced that their Speedlane Lifeline optical turnstiles have been certified as compatible with the new iRox-T Turnstile Reader from Essex Electronics. By integrating iRox-T readers with powerful embedded HID^® iCLASS SE^® technology, Speedlane Lifeline turnstiles offer users a greater readability range with support for multi-frequency, multi-technology applications including HID?s most secure SEOS^® technology.

Maxxess Solutions Proven The World Over

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 23, 2019 9:05 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Ambit Communications, eFusion, MAXXESS, Nancy Islas.

Enhancing Maxxess Systems? momentum is the recent introduction of Maxxess InSite Awareness and Response Coordination System which meshes ?system intelligence? and ?human intelligence? to deliver an entirely new category of physical security and communications solution on a unified, easy to operate platform. Maxxess InSite joins the company?s highly touted eFusion^&trade Security Management Software and Ambit^&trade Communications Software.

HGH Infrared Systems Showcase SPYNEL Thermal Imager At SHIELD AFRICA

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 23, 2019 9:02 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: CYCLOPE, HGH Infrared Systems, SPYNEL Security, thermal surveillance.

To start the year off, the world-renowned panoramic thermal sensor SPYNEL makes a first appearance in Abidjan at SHIELD AFRICA, the biggest international Security & Defence exhibition on the African continent. For three days, HGH Infrared Systems will be showcasing their latest thermal surveillance developments, with the aim of reinforcing security to support economic growth in Africa.

Surveon NVR7800 Protected The Multinational Hypermarkets In South America

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 23, 2019 8:57 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs. Tags: NVR7800, NVR7816, Surveon.

Security is always one of the top concerns for any stores, especially for multinational hypermarkets, and IP surveillance is becoming the norm in the retail sector. The multinational hypermarket in South America has adopted 70 Surveon NVR7816, which was designed as a recording server with an archiving function that offers cost advantages and easy maintenance.

nuPSYS’ Milestone-3D-Plugin Show Cased At InterSec 2019

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 23, 2019 8:15 am Categories: Corporate News, Network, New Products, Smart Devices. Tags: Milestone-3D-Plugin, nupSYS.

nuPSYS? 3D visualization is real-time for Milestone customers and prospects? infrastructure, security and network; with benefits of user experience and command-&-control massively improved. Visual alarming drastically accelerates: time-to-action, smart infrastructure, integrated view, city-scale to single-pole for public safety and security visualization; including sensor and camera networks, 3D physical visualization with instant alarming, scalable to any public complex, campus, community or city infrastructure.

BeHome247 And NoiseAware Partner To Advance Smart Home Technology In Vacation Rentals

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 22, 2019 9:56 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: BeHome247, NoiseAware, Will Lucas.

This new enhanced integration provides property managers with the “24×7” intelligence to monitor their properties in today’s challenging environment. It is a testament of the combined commitment to the market that NoiseAware’s notification protocol is now seamlessly integrated into the BeHome247 Enterprise Property Control platform providing users an easy to adopt solution.