Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-?power, high-?definition and Ultra HD video compression and image?processing solutions, announced availability of the Ambarella A12W Wearable Security Reference Design Kit (RDK). The A12W RDK enables fast development of a new generation of compact, ultra low-?power, body?worn HD video cameras suitable for police and security applications.
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NICE Launches Real-Time Solution to Thwart Fraud Attempts in the Contact Center
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) launched its Real-Time Fraud Prevention solution, which enables contact centers to detect and prevent fraud in real time using voice biometrics and both speech and desktop analytics. The solution instantly identifies 90 percent of fraudulent callers in the first few seconds of a call, enabling organizations to quickly investigate unauthorized transactions before they are completed.
Read More ›Dahua Introduces 3-Inch Network Mini PTZ Dome Camera
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products introduces its new 2-Megapixel 3-inch Network Mini PTZ Dome Camera. Dahua SD32203S-HN is IP66-rated weatherproofing and dust-proof ensures the cameras can withstand even the harshest weather environments. Furthermore, IK10-rated vandal-proof can effectively prevent violent destruction.
Read More ›Crescent Guardian Installs Behavior Recognition Application by BRS Labs at Louisiana?s Port Fourchon
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission, located on the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, in partnership with national security firm, Crescent Guardian, Inc., has completed implementation of an advanced video analytics application developed by BRS Labs to accompany its next-generation video surveillance system. This milestone ensures that first responders in Port Fourchon are receiving "as they happen" alerts identified automatically by the surveillance system and can coordinate their response in real time, states BRS Labs.
Read More ›Dahua and Exar Agree on First HDCVI Technology Licensing
Dahua Technology announces the signing of a strategic agreement with Exar to license High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, Exar will be able to design, manufacture, and sell high-definition analog video solutions utilizing HDCVI technology as licensed from Dahua. As the HDCVI technology inventor and patent owner, Dahua has made it as a global open standard, providing open access for any third part, including competing manufacturers, to use HDCVI.
Read More ›SoleraTec Phoenix RSM Video Surveillance Management Software Available for Oracle Solaris 11 SPARC
SoleraTec LLC, provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, has released the PHOENIX RSM video surveillance management software solution for Oracle Solaris 11 operating system on the SPARC processor. Currently available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux operating systems, PHOENIX RSM now provides organizations that require uninterrupted operation of their video surveillance infrastructure with access to a high-performance and highly-reliable, secure computing platform. Organizations that need a cost-effective integrated and professional video surveillance solution can look to SoleraTec?s PHOENIX RSM, for Oracle Solaris 11.
Read More ›DVTEL Appoints Rony Atoun as Vice President of Research and Development
DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced it has appointed Rony Atoun as Vice President of Research and Development. Mr. Atoun has more than 25 years of extensive experience in high-tech industries in the fields of telecommunications, networking, defense, and enterprise IT products and services, as well as computer vision and image processing.
Read More ›Industry First Enterprise NVR With Cableless Redundant Design
Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, will demonstrate its latest innovations, including the NVR5000 series of enterprise RAID server NVR offering a compact size, redundant modules, and powerful features, the advanced video management solutions, and the full line of IP-cameras with smart imaging optimizers, at Intersec 2015 from January 18th to 20th in Dubai, UAE.
Read More ›Scallop Imaging Expands Sales Network
Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology, today announced the addition of two new manufacturer?s representative firms – Ken Massrey Associates and TMG Sales Agents.
Read More ›Farpointe’s MAXSecure Provides Increased Security to Card-Based Access Control Systems
Farpointe Data, the access control industry’s global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, today announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with a way to protect their card-based systems from skimming, eavesdropping and relay attacks. Skimming occurs when the attacker uses an unauthorized reader to access information on the unsuspecting victim’s RFID card or tag without consent.
Read More ›GreenPeak Launches Next Generation ZigBee Radio Chip and Modules for Internet of Things and Smart Home Networks
GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home semi-conductor/system company, launched the new GP691 ZigBee communication controller chip and GPM6000 integrated ZigBee Modules for Smart Home and IoT networks and devices. The new GP691 ZigBee communications controller provides robust IEEE Standard 802.15.4-compliant spread spectrum data communication in the worldwide 2.4 GHz band and is capable of running the full stack and application for ZigBee applications, including ZHA and ZLL profiles.
Read More ›IDEX Acquires Patents for Touch Fingerprint Sensors
Fingerprint sensor firm IDEX announced it has acquired a software algorithm and patents from Metadyne Software for US$4.5 million. IDEX said the acquisition will enable the company to deliver significantly improved security and user convenience for mass market fingerprint sensor solutions.
Read More ›Police Tout Benefits of Surveillance Cameras
High-tech surveillance cameras are going up on street poles in suburban South Jersey communities where they are being used as virtual patrols to stretch police departments. Many have been installed quietly, netting a rash of drug dealers as well as petty criminals. In Riverside, NJ, a blue-collar town of 9,000, the equipment was used in recent years to disband a burglary ring and a Bloods Gang affiliate known as Sex Money Murder.
Read More ›Aerialtronics and Bosch Security Projects Pool Their Expertise for Security Video Drones
Aerialtronics and Bosch Security Projects have initiated a strategic cooperation aimed at making “video drones”, or drones equipped with video cameras, for improved security applications. The rationale for Bosch to choose Aerialtronics for this joint project is the high level of reliability, stability and versatility offered by our Altura unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Read More ›Eagle Eye Networks Offers Cloud Security Camera Mapping & Expanded Mobile Apps
Eagle Eye Networks Inc. cloud security camera mapping offers users the ability to view or record video directly from a map or physical layout. The company also has expanded mobile apps to include comprehensive installation functionally. Eagle Eye Networks? cloud security camera mapping features geographic maps which allow users to create and insert custom floor plans. Users can drag and drop cameras on the map to specify camera location and orientation, and they can zoom in or out and navigate to different locations.
Read More ›Myfox to Unveil New Standard in Home Security at CES Show
Myfox, the European smart home security expert, today announced that it will unveil its new Myfox Security System at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES®) in Las Vegas. CES 2015 marks both the company’s US launch and the launch of a new standard in home security. The new Myfox Security System along with other new Myfox products will be introduced at CES. Unveiled on January 4 and showcased throughout the duration of CES 2015 at Sands Booth 71429.
Read More ›Belkin WeMo Home Automation Line Expands With Family of New Sensors
Belkin’s iOS-friendly WeMo home automation line took another big step forward today with the announcement at CES in Las Vegas of a new line of sensors. For those who want to create a subscription-free security system, the new devices are just what the doctor ordered. The sensors are battery-powered with a one-year battery life, perfect for easy installation by anyone.
Read More ›What to Expect at CES 2015: 4K Video, Broadwell Chips, and Smart Homes
For years, consumer technology has resided in two rooms: the office, and the living room. At CES 2015, expect it to colonize the rest of the home. That’s not to say that you won’t find traditional PCs and televisions this week in Las Vegas. But consumer firms have moved beyond those mature, traditional markets into mobile technology, wearables, and cars – and they keep moving. This year, the theme of the show may very well be the connected home, as smartphones and tablets take on a new role as control devices for the Internet of Things.
Read More ›Tips to Secure Wi-Fi Networks
With so many issues arising over wireless surveillance cameras and unathorized access of security networks, the editors of SecurityHive.com reached out to a network expert and asked for his comments. Whether you use Wi-Fi Network from your house or from the office, it is essential to secure the network connection.
Read More ›Video Surveillance Predictions for 2015 and Beyond; Game-Changing Trends and Technologies
With the Internet of Things (IoT) a hot topic throughout 2014, consumers and businesses are increasingly aware of the advantages of IP connectivity. And security professionals and business owners are keenly aware of the concept’s importance in ensuring the safety of their clients and organizations respectively. The new HD standard 4K or ‘Ultra HD’ have been two of the year’s most talked-about technologies and the next natural step in the industry’s ongoing endeavors to enhance image quality and greater surveillance coverage.
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