STANLEY Security Kicks Off Nomination Period for $600,000 ‘Together for Safer Schools’ Grant Program

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STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces nominations are now open to higher education institutions for this year’s TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program.

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Barcelona Comedy Club Has Patrons Paying Per Laugh

Barcelona Comedy Club Has Patrons Paying Per Laugh

No, it’s not a joke. Said club uses facial recognition software to detect when you’re having a good time. Then you pay for it. This one sounds like a joke in itself —and we half suspect it is— but here goes. According to reports from the BBC, among other sources, a comedy club in Barcelona has switched over to a new, somewhat ingenious scheme for charging patrons for the funnies.

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Video Surveillance: Analog?s Midlife Crisis

Video Surveillance: Analog’s Midlife Crisis

Think fast: Your customer’s DVR has crashed. It’s beyond resuscitation. What do you do? If you haven’t faced this dilemma already, you are bound to sooner or later, because the average life expectancy of a DVR is about half that of an analog camera. Welcome to the midlife crisis of an analog system. The stakes keeps mounting. Perhaps the DVR is out of warranty. Maybe the DVR manufacturer is not even in business anymore. What do you do? Before your client rushes to purchase another DVR, consider this: over the course of an analog CCTV system’s life, they will have to replace every single DVR at least once, if not more.

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Hikvision Adds 6MP IP-Camera to Smart Range

Hikvision adds 6MP IP camera to Smart range

Hikvision’s range of Smart IP-cameras has been boosted with the launch of the ultra-high-resolution DS-2CD4065F-(A) network box camera. This latest design boasts a large 6-megapixel sensor aimed at delivering razor-sharp 3072 x 2048 images at 25fps. This model is capable of delivering real-time full HD 1080p video streams at 60 fps and sustaining up to 20 concurrent live-view channels.

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TrakLok International Enhances Cargo Security Platform

TrakLok® International LLC, a cargo security firm specializing in trailer and container security, announced that it has upgraded its Application Programing Interface (API) to allow a seamless integration with security integration and call monitoring companies. The company has also added new security features to its GeoLok and TrakLog cargo security platform.

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Zwipe Biometric Card Holders Can Use Installed Proximity and Smart Card Readers

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Among the enhancements to its biometric card, Zwipe announced that presently installed proximity card readers, as well as smart card readers, can now be used by organizations that want to add biometric authorization to their verification process without having to implement biometric readers.

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VIVOTEK Now Shipping ‘Convenient Retail Solution’

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that its Convenient Retail Solution is now available and shipping. In the face of challenging economic conditions, VIVOTEK recognizes the demands of retail market customers and has responded by developing the cost-effective and user-friendly <Convenient Retail Solution. The state-of-the-art solution comprises of a ND8321, an 8-channel plug-and-play network video recorder, elegantly designed ultra-mini bullet network cameras, and ultra-mini dome network cameras. The solution is especially ideal for retail outlets like convenience stores, boutique stores, restaurants, and clothing stores.

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Murphy USA Standardizes on 3xLOGIC Business Intelligence Solution Across 1,200+ Locations

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced the planned nationwide deployment of the company?s VIGIL surveillance systems at over 1,200 Murphy USA convenience store locations. The new systems, currently being rollout, are comprised of 3xLOGIC IP and hybrid appliances, cameras, and business intelligence software integrated into a customized solution designed by the security integrator CBE, Inc.

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CTS Consolidated Telecom Services Partners With Real-Time Technology Group to Provide Advanced Identity Management

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Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), an industry-leading provider of secure and hosted Identity Management solutions for secure operations and incident response, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with CTS Consolidated Telecom Services (CTS), a Woman Owned Small Business, to bring RTTG?s award-winning Real-Time Verification? (RTV) technology platform to CTS?s Public Safety and commercial customers.

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OnSSI Names F.M. Valenti as New Representative for New England and Upstate New York

OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has named F.M. Valenti, Inc. as their new manufacturer?s representative for New England and Upstate New York. F.M. Valenti is a well-established and respected rep organization in the region, with a portfolio of complementary offerings.

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Milestone Systems Navigates New Sales Channels With Netgear and Zucchetti

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Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just announced a close relation with Netgear enabling over 10,000 Netgear resellers and more than 2,400 partners to sell solutions with Milestone XProtect.

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New Viakoo Mobile App Extends Ability to Eliminate Missing Video and Reduce Downtime Anywhere, Anytime

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Viakoo, the first and only automated solution to effectively eliminate missing video and reduce surveillance downtime, is launching a new mobile app that delivers the full functionality of their innovative software into the palm of every user?s hand – wherever they are. Combined with Viakoo?s experienced technical support team, users have all the resources they need to effectively detect, diagnose, and solve video system performance issues.

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SightLogix Announces Strategic Partner Program With Axis

SightLogix Announces Strategic Partner Program with Axis

SightLogix, the technology leader for smart thermal camera systems, announced the launch of their new Strategic Partner Program at ASIS 2014. The premise of the partnership program is to leverage the superior intrusion detection of SightLogix SightSensor thermal cameras with established manufacturers and suppliers of video surveillance hardware and software. Axis Communications, the recognized global leader in network video, is the first to join this collaborative effort.

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Auckland New Zealand Selects HP to Drive Groundbreaking Future Cities Initiative

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Auckland Transport, Auckland’s government agency responsible for all of its transportation infrastructure and services, will deploy video analytics powered by HP IDOL on servers and storage from HP Enterprise Group and with support from HP Software Professional Services.

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NOLA Residents to Outfit Homes With Police Surveillance Cameras

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Police in New Orleans Louisiana are urging residents to add surveillance camera security systems to their homes and then to hand over control of those systems to law enforcement, an effort they claim will help make neighborhoods safer. Part of a sprawling surveillance strategy dubbed “Project NOLA,” citizens’ security cameras would be integrated with footage shot from other law enforcement cameras already installed around the St. Bernard Parish area near New Orleans.

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