Aware Deploys Biometrics Software In Saudi Arabia For Visa Issuance

Posted by dtaitano 10:10 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Biometrics. Tags: , , .
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aware logo December 4, 2013 –  Aware has announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has begun the deployment of several of the company’s COTS biometrics software as a component of the Kingdom’s update to its visa issuance management process. Specifically, the new system makes use of Aware’s Biometric Services Platform (BioSP) as well as its Universal Registration Client (URC) and its related APIs. According to the company, BioSP is a modular service-oriented application to implement workflows and to manage data exchange between government departments. URC is a biometric enrollment application that will operate on hundreds of workstations at consulates and visa service centers globally to collect biometric data from potential visitors to Saudi Arabia. For this project, Aware serves as the principal subcontractor to Fujitsu Arabia. Reported previously , Aware also recently announced that it had supplied products and services to Fujitsu for a similarly-scoped biometric visa applicant screening system in Canada. “The new system in Saudi Arabia highlights the scalability of Aware’s biometric services platform, designed to handle as many as sixteen thousand biometric enrollments in a single hour,” Rob Mungovan, VP at Aware said. “This deployment serves as yet another example of Aware’s COTS products and subcontracted services being used by an integrator to successfully field an advanced, biometrics-enabled visa issuance solution.   Leave a Comment comments

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DVTEL Announces Integration With Latitude Enterprise-Class NVMS With AMAG Technology?s Symmetry Platform

Posted by dtaitano 10:05 pm Categories: Access Control, VMS Software. Tags: , , , .
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Published on 9 Dec, 2013 DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of its powerful Latitude enterprise-class network video management system (NVMS) with the Symmetry security management platform by AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection system provider. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing joint customers to benefit from the integration of IP video surveillance and access control to gain new levels of situational awareness. AMAG’s Symmetry access control system permits users to view live and recorded video from Latitude-managed cameras within Symmetry’s client software, based on events or manual requests. “We are pleased to offer integration with DVTEL’s feature-rich Latitude surveillance software as it provides an additional opportunity for our customers to maximise the value and ease-of-use of the Symmetry access control system,” said Shae Taylor, Extended Business Solutions Program Manager, AMAG Technology. “Both DVTEL and AMAG bring valuable capabilities to the table for security integrators and end users, and we are happy DVTEL participated in AMAG’s Extended Business Solutions program to provide our customers the benefits of both.” Latitude PTZ controls now operational within the Symmetry client software include pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris and go-to-preset operations. Users can play video of access control events captured by Latitude within the Symmetry application and can configure Latitude cameras within Symmetry. Other capabilities include launching video via camera icons on a graphical map, and controlling video playback using Symmetry’s timeline control. “Access control users increasingly demand seamless integration with video management […]

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KKR, Bain Among Bidders For Tyco?s South Korean Unit

Posted by dtaitano 10:00 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , , .
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KKR & Co LP and Bain Capital are among suitors which have placed initial bids for Tyco International Inc’s South Korean security systems unit, a business valued at about $1.6bn, people familiar with the matter said. Billion-dollar buyouts are rare in Asia, but security companies, when they come up for sale, tend to attract much interest from private equity firms as they are valued for their stable revenues. According to Reuters , a sale of ADT Caps, would follow Bain’s $3.4bn purchase of European security firm Securitas Direct in 2011 and Blackstone Group’s acquisition of US firm Vivint Inc for more than $2bn last year. Other bidders for ADT Caps include CVC Capital Partners CVC.UL as well as Hong Kong-based Affinity Equity Partners and South Korea’s MBK Partners, the sources said, declining to be identified as the process is confidential. KKR, Bain, CVC and MBK declined to comment. Tyco and Affinity did not respond to emails seeking comment. Morgan Stanley is advising Tyco on the sale, the sources said. Morgan Stanley declined to comment. Tyco, a provider of commercial fire and security systems, became a much smaller company after the diversified conglomerate Tyco International split up last year. Its North American home security arm, ADT, became a separate company and its former flow control unit merged with Pentair Limited. ADT Caps had earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization of $160m as of the end of September 2013. The business is expected to fetch around $1.6bn, based on a ten […]

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Axis FC: Mobile IP-Camera Surveillance Studio

Posted by dtaitano 9:55 pm Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: , , , .
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Axis FC – mobile IP Camera Surveillance Studio         iOS iPhone With Axis FC you can control your Axis ip camera or make settings on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Take access to your cameras over your home network or over the internet. So you can easily check up your cameras or use them as baby monitors. Features (please note: not all functions are supported for each camera) •Real-time video stream •AirPlay support over Apple TV, VGA or digital AV (HDMI) adapter, watch your cameras videostream in TV or monitor (infos about AirPlay installation) •Control your cameras over 8 axes •Preset camera positions, load and save up to 16 presets •Setting the speed for manual or automatic control (Pan-Tilt Speed) •Auto patrol settings (horizontal, vertical, horizontal + vertical), setup the interval and rounds of each interval •manual patrol •Pause, pausing the current video image •setup motion detection (internal, external): automatic email delivery, email management, setting the internal motion sensitivity, optical and acoustic alarm, activate FTP upload with setting the upload interval •option for automatic driving to a preset on alarm (only for standard MJPEG IP cameras) •option for automatic saving of images on alarm (only for standard MJPEG IP cameras) •Schedule can be set (for standard MJPEG IP cameras) •optical zoom (only for compatible cameras), digital zoom (pinch to zoom) also for cameras without a optical zoom function •turn the iPhone for fullscreen mode, with fully control ability •OSD menu turn on or off •save photos of the current […]

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Allegion Rings Opening Bell In Celebration Of Trading On Public Equity Market

Posted by dtaitano 9:49 pm Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: , , .

Source: Allegion | Date: 12/10/2013 Related tags: New York , Allegion Allegion PLC, a global provider of security products and solutions, rang The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Allegion began trading on the public equity markets, following the spinoff from Ingersoll Rand. Allegion CEO, President and Chairman, Dave Petratis, joined by his executive leadership team on the podium for the ceremony. Additional members of the company’s management, employees and guests were also present for the celebration. “Becoming a standalone company is a pivotal moment in Allegion’s history,” said Petratis. “We have been pioneers in developing products that help keep people safe and secure around the world for centuries. We look forward to continuing that legacy as a publicly-traded company while we expand our core capabilities beyond the doorway to include more fully integrated security solutions.” Allegion provides mechanical and electronic security products and solutions for homes and businesses in more than 120 countries. It sells products under 23 global brands including CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage and Von Duprin. Allegion specializes in security around the doorway and beyond – from residential and commercial locks, door closers and panic release bars, to access control systems and workforce productivity systems.

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Retailers Snooping On Holiday Shoppers Raises Privacy Concerns

Posted by dtaitano 9:40 pm Categories: Business Intelligence, Retail. Tags: , , , .
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PHOTO: A “heat map” shows items in a store, color-coded by how much time customers have spent looking at a given item. Only Santa, maybe, knows if you’ve been naughty or nice. But management at some 1,000 retailers this holiday season knows where you’ve been standing, how long you’ve had to wait in the checkout line, and which sweater or necktie or shovel you admired most while shopping. New technologies for tracking shoppers in-store, in real time, make this possible. Some rely on signals emitted by customers’ smart phones. Another uses images from store security cameras. Prism Skylabs’ technology analyzes security camera images to give retailers “heat maps,” on which hot colors such as red or orange denote the items customers are finding most desirable. The colors are determined, say, by how long a customer has stood in front of an item or how many times the item has been handled. Jules Polonetsky, executive director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a think tank in Washington, D.C., tells ABC News that the past few years have seen more retailers adopt customer-tracking technology. Everyone from malls to big-box vendors to small coffee shops is testing some sort of system, he says. He thinks the situation has reached a turning point this shopping season with Apple’s introduction of customer location-sensing iBeacon technology, which can send a variety of information—including details on products, special offers and events—to shoppers standing near new iBeacon transmitters. Whether a tracking technology qualifies as “creepy” (Polonetsky’s word) […]

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Stanley Security’s EL Series Wireless Access Control Solution

Posted by dtaitano 9:27 pm Categories: Access Control, New Products. Tags: , , , , .
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Stanley Security’s EL Series Wireless Access Control Solution Product Image Indianapolis, IN – (December 10, 2013) – STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces the EL Series Wireless Access Control Solution to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware line, a web-based solution allowing the end-user to easily and effectively manage access for both interior and exterior door openings. The solution combines the EL Series Electronic Lock with STANLEY’s new Access Control Server (ACS) with pre-installed Intelli-M software, its new Integrated Door Controller (QIC) and wireless gateway for a complete access control solution for up to 32 doors. The new Integrated Door Controller is powered over Ethernet and provides perimeter control for the facility, while the Access Control Server allows for easy management of software with the pre-installed Intelli-M access management software. The Integrated Door Controller (QIC) also offers the following enhancements to the EL Series Electronic Lock: Compact single door controller mounts at the door in a double gang box for easy installation Uses existing network infrastructure and connects to closest network switch with single Cat 5/Cat 6 cable PoE carries both data and power for controller and peripheral door hardware Peer-to-peer communication keeps data flowing, even if a server connection is interrupted Buffers up to 16,000 local events when disconnected from the host, so events are never lost Secure transmissions with end-to-end AES 128-bit encryption Embedded web software for single-door standalone applications enables browsing through controller Supports DHCP and Static IP addresses Additionally, the Access Control Server (ACS) […]

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Norbain Provides Sony Ipela E IP-Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 9:22 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: , , , .

11-12-2013 Norbain is now offering customers the new Sony E series IP cameras ideal for entry to mid level applications including retail, education and banking. In addition, two new V series cameras expand the mid-level and high end models. Each member of the E series incorporates improvements in core camera functionality to provide optimal images even in the most challenging security scenarios. The latest advances in view-DR dynamic range enhancing technology deliver detail even when imaging brightly backlit figures. Noise reduction is significantly enhanced and low light sensitivity is tremendously improved to more than twice that of Sony’s previous pace-setting cameras. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. All new models incorporate image stabilisation to reduce camera shake caused by wind and vibrations in mounting platforms, which blur images and wash out details. This new feature automatically compensates for such conditions, ensuring that E series cameras deliver imaging excellence at all times. The 10 new cameras in the E Series offer a comprehensive line-up of fixed, mini dome, vandal-proof mini dome and outdoor, rugged mini dome models. These are designed to be used for everyday video surveillance needs. Each IP camera delivers high performance, unprecedented flexibility and cost-efficiency. Interview of the month […]

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The International Institute For Analytics Announce Nine Analytics Predictions for 2014

Posted by dtaitano 9:18 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , .
The International Institute for Analytics, guiding businesses to compete in the new data economy.

The International Institute for Analytics, guiding businesses to compete in the new data economy. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 10, 2013 As analytics continue to grow in importance and impact within high-performing businesses, successful organizations must balance speed, automation and human-involvement as they implement analytics solutions into their business processes. This view is among nine Analytics Predictions for 2014 , issued today by the International Institute for Analytics (IIA), the leading independent research firm focused exclusively on guiding its clients to leverage the power of analytics. The predictions were unveiled today during IIA’s 2014 Analytics Predictions Webinar, led by IIA Research Director and Co-Founder Thomas H. Davenport, VP of Research Sarah Gates, Lead Faculty Robert Morison, and faculty members Bill Franks, Sanjeev Kumar, Greta Roberts and Omer Sohail. Along with their predictions, this distinguished group of analytics experts shared their views on the last 12 months of developments in analytics, and the emergence of the Era of Analytics 3.0 and the Chief Analytics Officer . “The speed with which companies are adopting analytics practices is unprecedented, and only getting faster, said Jack Phillips, CEO and Co-Founder of IIA. “As organizations look to keep up with the competition and pursue analytics to gain competitive advantage, it’s essential to know where to focus your time and resources. It’s our mission at IIA to guide business leaders toward success in an economy increasingly driven by data, and these predictions give companies a view of the issues and trends they will likely face in […]

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Windshield-Mounted Device Makes Fast Food Payments Even Quicker

Posted by dtaitano 9:11 pm Categories: Business Intelligence, Mobile / In-Vehicle, Retail, Technologies. Tags: , , , .

Windshield-mounted device makes fast food payments even quicker Physical wallets are gradually disappearing as new technologies enable consumers to pay through more automatic methods, and we’ve even previously seen companies such as Uniqul hint at cash and card-less payments with facial recognition. Although we’re not quite there yet, a new innovation called iDriveThru is enabling hands-free fast food payments at selected New York takeaways using RFID car windshield tags. The system — which uses the E-ZPass transponder that many motorists already use to pay toll booth charges automatically — is currently in use at the five drive-thru Wendy’s restaurants in Staten Island. Customers first need to link their credit, debit or prepaid card to their E-ZPass through the iDriveThru website. Upon arriving at Wendy’s, the tag’s data is then read by sensors, offering visitors a personalized greeting on the video above the intercom. Once they’ve made their order, the card details are read from the tag and the payment is taken automatically. In addition, customers earn ten reward points for every dollar they spend, with 500 points being redeemable for a USD 5 coupon at Wendy’s. Although iDriveThru isn’t currently affiliated with any toll agency and New York-based consumers can’t pay for food through their Metropolitan Transport Authority top-ups, the technology shows how payments can be made more convenient and seamless with RFID tags. It’s easy to see how motorists could perhaps be charged for other products and payments by adapting the devices even further, while local authorities could […]

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U.S. Marines To Install Security Cameras Worldwide In Bachelor Barracks

Posted by dtaitano 8:50 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , .
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Already Public Affairs Officers at Marine bases are trying to put the “best-face-forward” on the announcement this week that security cameras will be installed worldwide in housing complexes for unmarried Marines. The initiative was announced in September as an overall effort to “tighten Marines’ discipline in garrison”. The surveillance cameras will supplement the routine Health-and-Comfort inspections that are a way for commanding officers and leaders to assess living spaces and ensure their Marines and sailors are free of safety hazards, including rowdy Marines, and contraband, including illegal drugs. The cost of outfitting over 550 barracks facilities, worldwide, with security cameras could be pricey with estimates coming in at more than $5 million. In March of this year, Public Affairs Officer Capt. Binford Strickland of the U.S.M.C. made this comment regarding a surprise inspection at Camp Lejeune that netted some 81 violations by junior Marines on base: Deterrent measures are necessary to support prevention programs and enhance personal and mission readiness, according to the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program, MCO 5300.17. All commanders will use specific measures according to the order to deter substance abuse to include, but not limited to gate checks, announced and unannounced health and comfort inspections of billeting areas and work spaces, and random urinalysis. So now, the 24/7 barracks surveillance cameras, if implemented. will add another layer of security and should add some “peace and quiet” for those Marines who are playing things straight-up. The National Military Examiner publishes military-related/ law enforcement content on this […]

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Israeli Education Ministry To Limit Use Of Security Cameras In Schools

Posted by dtaitano 8:40 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , , , , .
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Security camera Cameras will no longer be installed in kindergartens, and in schools they will be allowed in corridors and the schoolyard, but not in gyms or in classrooms. These are some of the new regulations to be issued by the Education Ministry. A ministry document also states that cameras cannot be used to replace on-duty teachers during recess. Moreover, in contrast to the current situation, local authorities will not be able to decide to install cameras in schools in their jurisdiction. Rather, the decision will be up to the principal and the teachers. The new regulations come after years in which more and more security cameras have been installed in hundreds of schools in dozens of cities and towns. The document, outlining the new rules, to be issued by the ministry director general, has not yet been published and is now being scrutinized by the Justice Ministry. However, the head of the Education Ministry’s Psychological Counseling Service, Hannah Shadmi, on Tuesday made the details public at a conference on child and family rights at Sha’arei Mishpat College in Hod Hasharon. Before the Education Ministry will allow a camera to be installed, the new directives will require the principal to explain to the ministry why it is necessary and what other steps he or she has taken to prevent violence in the school. Principals will be limited to using the cameras to prevent violence and not to follow students who are skipping classes. The new regulations also say when […]

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Mayor?s Proposal Would Add 3.7 Miles Of Surveillance Cameras In Evanston IL

Posted by dtaitano 8:35 pm Categories: City Surveillance. Tags: , .
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Cameras would stretch along the entire length of Dodge Avenue and most of Church Street, in order to provide a safe route for kids to walk to school, according to the mayor. A map shows the location of the proposed surveillance cameras. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is recommending that the city add a total of 3.7 miles of surveillance cameras along Church Street and Dodge Avenue. After a resolution to create a “safe school zone” and extend policing powers around Evanston Township High School failed to pass city council , Tisdahl’s proposal is designed to provide an alternative measure to enhance safety for children walking to and from the high school.  Speaking before city council members Monday, Tisdahl said that students would have fights on school grounds or across the street if they wanted it to be stopped, but if they didn’t want police or school security officers to step in, they would move the fight a few blocks from the high school.  To stay up to date on this and other Evanston news,  sign up for our free newsletter , like  us on Facebook  and  follow us on Twitter . “I certainly think we owe our students a safe route in and out of high school,” she said.  Under the mayor’s proposal, police would add surveillance cameras along the entire 2.5-mile stretch of Dodge Avenue from Simpson to Howard streets, and along a 1.2-mile stretch of Church Street from city limits at McCormick Boulevard to Ridge Avenue. Cameras […]

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Global EACS Market 2013 Report By Research And Markets

Posted by dtaitano 8:25 pm Categories: Access Control, Market Research. Tags: , , .
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  Home >> Electronics >> Trends   Research And Markets: Global EACS Market – 2013 Report         Rate this news:   (0 Votes) Wednesday, December 11, 2013 :  Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cnb2jj/electronic_access) has announced the addition of the Global EACS Market – 2013 Report to their offering. Global Electronic Access Control Systems Market Expected to Reach $16.3 Billion by 2017, Growing at a CAGR of 7.0% From 2012 to 2017 The Electronic Access Control Systems has recovered post recession and is showing a promising growth, mainly attributed to heightened security concerns backed by government and regulatory mandates. As a result of the advancement in technologies, there is a renewed interest in upgrading perimeter security systems; both at the government and enterprise level. An increasing number of regional regulatory compliances is seen as the major impediment to market growth. America is leading the total EACS market; followed by APAC and Europe respectively. This report provides a detailed analysis of growth opportunities, key drivers, and restraints of the market, along with emerging industry trends. Revenue estimates and forecasts for each technology segment, along with geographical specifics, are provided in the report. The key market players across the value chain are identified, profiled, and analyzed to understand the competitive landscape. Scope This research report categorizes the global EACS market; based on technology and applications; it also covers the forecasted revenue and future growth area of global energy EACS market. The report analyzes the growth drivers and restraints and undertakes […]

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IDIS To Launch DirectIP Surveillance At Intersec 2014

Posted by dtaitano 8:19 pm Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Technologies. Tags: , , , , .
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IDIS Stand – Intersec 2014 (Custom) By IDIS Europe Limited on December 11, 2013 Global surveillance leader, IDIS , has announced plans to debut its industry-changing DirectIP™ surveillance solutions at next month’s Intersec Expo in Dubai.  The exhibition will provide a launch pad for DirectIP™, supporting 2014 growth plans for the Middle East region. IDIS will showcase the game-changing DirectIP™ solutions on stand 231C, Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 during Intersec 2014 from 19 – 21 January 2014, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.  Packaged as a one-stop-shop solution, comprising a range of cameras, network video recorders (NVR) and comprehensive video management software, DirectIP™ delivers unrivalled plug-and-play simplicity, combined with highest-quality performance, compatibility all at attractive pricing levels. Presented across five dynamic “experience zones,” IDIS will take visitors through each zone to demonstrate exactly how DirectIP™ delivers benefits across the entire security buying chain, from distributors, dealers, installers and integrators through to end user customers: Simplicity – DirectIP™ is truly plug and play, offering an intuitive user interface similar to that of analogue systems in terms of configuration, usability and day-to-day operation. Visitors will learn how DirectIP™ eliminates the need for IP addressing and frees installers of the need to develop expert IT and network skills.  The IDIS team welcomes Intersec delegates to take the DirectIP™ simplicity challenge, by setting up NVRs and cameras to enable instant live HD streaming in a matter of minutes. High performance – Intersec attendees will see DirectIP™ NVRs performing five key Pentaplex processes simultaneously, […]

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The IndigoVision Ultra 5K Fixed Camera. Ultra-High Resolution. Winning Performance.

Posted by dtaitano 8:03 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: , , .
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The IndigoVision Ultra 5K Fixed Camera. Ultra-High Resolution. Winning Performance. Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:30 Announcing the IndigoVision Ultra 5K Fixed Camera – the first ultra-high resolution security camera to deliver outstanding image detail and video performance in ALL lighting conditions. “Having ultra-high resolution means a single camera can give greater overall situation awareness, while providing better digital zoom. Ultra-high resolution means less cameras are required.” stated Alex Swanson, IndigoVision’s Head of Engineering. “The IndigoVision Ultra 5K has an ultra-high resolution of five thousand horizontal pixels, delivering incredible image detail and wider scene coverage from a single camera. Operators can get an extreme close up through the Ultra 5K’s powerful digital zoom, safe in the knowledge that every detail in the scene is continuously captured and recorded.   The challenge with ultra-high resolution is delivering video quality that the security industry expects in all lighting conditions. Until now, ultra-high resolution cameras have failed by using technology designed for industries such as medical imaging. The IndigoVision Ultra 5K has a cutting edge CMOS sensor with Global Shutter and Wide Dynamic Range. Outstanding image processing performance of 120 Megapixels per second gives 6 frames per second video.   A winner in both real-life and laboratory tests, the IndigoVision Ultra 5K delivers ten times better low lux performance and double the frames per second than other ultra-high resolution cameras. ”   concluded Alex. Fully ONVIF compliant, the Ultra 5K is optimised to work with IndigoVision’s Control Center video management software and Networked […]

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Report: School Security Equipment Market To Surpass $720M By 2014

Posted by dtaitano 7:42 pm Categories: Campus Security, Market Research. Tags: , , , .

As the nation gets ready to mark the one year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting this week, IHS announced on Wednesday that it is forecasting strong growth in demand for security equipment in U.S. schools over the next several years. According to the research firm, the market size for security equipment in schools will reach $634 million this year and is expected to surpass $720 million by 2014. IHS said that high-profile shootings like Sandy Hook have a “partial impact” on school security spending as there is typically a spike in spending and budgets following these tragedies. “These events force schools to review their existing policies and create threat assessments as well as new policies and procedures. There is no set standard for what schools need to do to prevent these tragedies,” Blake Kozak, senior analyst for access control, fire and security at IHS said in a statement.  “Perhaps the key here is to have ongoing discussions and security reviews long after such events fade from media coverage. For example, continued knowledge sharing between school districts and universities to find best practices.” Funding remains one of the biggest barriers of growth when it comes to expanded use of security equipment in schools. IHS said that the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $45 million in Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants this year to schools that planned security enhancements. Video surveillance is expected to be the focal point of school security spending in the years to come […]

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Zwipe Raises $3.5M In Series A Funding

Posted by dtaitano 7:35 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , , , .
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Zwipe , an Oslo, Norway-based global provider of biometric identity protection solutions, raised an additional $3.5m in Series A funding . Of the $3.5m, $2.5m was invested through a private placement, and the remaining $1m was a grant given by the Government of Norway. The company intends to use the funds to both expand the sales organization for the access control market, as well increase investment in technology development and application. Led by Kim Kristian Humborstad, CEO, Zwipe recently launched the Zwipe Access biometric card, which is based on a NFC (Near Field Communication) platform which users can use to authenticate themselves through pin code and fingerprint. It has no external database containing sensitive information as the fingerprint data is only stored inside the Zwipe card. The company has also added industry veteran Clas Thelin as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zwipe. FinSMEs 11/12/2013 Government of Norway Zwipe

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TDSi?s EXgarde 4.2 Adds Full Integration With ASSA ABLOY?s Aperio Wireless Locking Technology

Posted by dtaitano 7:28 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: , , , .
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EXgarde (used for 4.2) (Custom) (2) By TDSi on December 11, 2013 TDSi, security solutions manufacturer, has launched the latest version of its access control software, EXgarde PRO 4.2, which incorporates full integration with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio TM wireless locking technology. TDSi’s powerful EXgarde PRO software combines many elements of physical security in a centralised security portal, enabling the operator to monitor and control physical access whilst incorporating CCTV feeds and emergency alarm triggers. Additionally EXgarde 4.2 also allows an organisation to synchronise its employee database and IT security protocols, via integration with Microsoft Active Directory ® , with these physical security systems to ensure a fully integrated approach and complete visibility over the assets of the whole business. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, commented, “EXgarde 4.2’s integration with Aperio TM offers a new level of remote lock functionality with a global leader in door opening solutions. Furthermore, TDSi is proud to be the first globally to integrate directly to Aperio’s new wireless IP hub. Using Aperio alongside TDSi’s core systems allows greater flexibility in remote areas where access control may be more difficult to implement. Working together, the two solutions offer highly precise site activity reporting, centralised alarm management, real-time event and alarm updates, and evacuation reporting – which is vital in the event of an emergency. EXgarde 4.2 and Aperio TM also offer an excellent time and attendance reporting solution and door monitoring (forced door and time open) facility that gives a highly accurate view of the […]

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Microsoft And Google Lead Coalition Demanding Limits On Government Surveillance

Posted by dtaitano 4:33 pm Categories: Legal, Privacy. Tags: , , , .
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Edmond El Dabe Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 11, 2013 Leading California based law firm, El Dabe, is now offering extended legal services on its redesigned website. The improved website is inclusive of several new features like detailed informative blog posts, contact details as well as information on multiple legal practices offered by the firm. El Dabe Law Firm has become an established firm in multiple parts of California and is continually assisting clients in getting favorable results. Over the years, the firm has recovered millions of dollars in client settlements and is considered among the highest rated law firms in the state. El Dabe Law Firm is now offering its expert legal counsel in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks and Huntington Beach in various practice areas including personal injury, negligence, product liability, vehicle accidents. The firm is also offering legal assistance for clients seeking help with cases of elevator injuries, escalator accidents, chemical burns and funeral home negligence. In the past decade, the firm has been successful in closing settlements favorably for cases involving vehicle accidents, slips and falls, wrongful death, dog bites, burn injuries and defective products. A new highlight of the redesigned website is the detailed blog on Injury Law Central that covers essential details on the latest lawsuits and personal injury cases in the state of California. The website’s personal blog offers informative and detailed articles on understanding personal injury laws in the state and using the right legal counsel to get favorable settlements. The topics […]

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