Surveon 3-Megapixel HD Cameras Secure Southern Taiwan City

Posted by dtaitano 2:39 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Customer Implementations. Tags: , , .

Source: Surveon | Date: 11/08/2013 Related tags: Surveon , NVR , WDR To ensure the protection of citizens, city surveillance is the most direct and productive method for any government. However, due to a large geographic coverage with thousands of cameras, the installation, integration, stability and reliability issues are very difficult to overcome. Surveon has completed a professional project with 3,000 IP camera installations and fulfilled requirements of high stability, reliability and an extremely low rate on the return merchandise authorization(RMA). Customer A major city in Southern Taiwan planned to upgrade its inner city surveillance system to provide safety and security for its population of 2.8 million in 38 districts. The project would include upgrading to megapixel solutions that can be fully integrated with the control center, branches, sub-station junctions and the existing IT infrastructure. CHALLENGES High Reliability To maintain a project with 3,000 cameras spreading across the city is not an easy task; any RMA is costly for the SI and inconvenience for the customer. Especially many cameras are installed in the intersections and at higher points, it time-consuming and more resources required to evaluate the situation and conduct the repairs. Wide Monitoring Area The widely distributed network areas, scalable architecture and maintenance issues were the challenges the SI first faced in this project. Environmental factors such as heat, humidity, and temperature changes were also obstacles to overcome. Complex Lighting Conditions Every corner is required to be monitored at all times to protect people, prevent potential security threats […]

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Facial Recognition Market Worth $6.5B By 2018

Posted by dtaitano 2:12 pm Categories: Market Research, Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
Facial Recognition Market (Emotion, Thermal, Mobile, Forensic, 2D, 3D, Cloud-based Facial Recognition) worth $6.5 ...

Facial Recognition Market (Emotion, Thermal, Mobile, Forensic, 2D, 3D, Cloud-based Facial Recognition) worth $6.5 … Facial Recognition Market (Emotion, Thermal, Mobile, Forensic, 2D, 3D, Cloud-based Facial Recognition) worth $6.5 … prweb.com 2013-11-08 19:18:58 (PRWEB) November 08, 2013 Over the past few years, Facial Recognition Market has crossed the chasm and has become more accurate, less costly and significantly mainstream. This has helped the technology to gain traction and investment from commercial sector Follow-up report to me Any reported complete Just news photo Just video . The development of 3D face recognition technology backed by improved imaging solutions, middleware and fast analytics has helped the technology to overcome its traditional flaws such as poor results in low lights, pose variation and image reconstruction. Browse 86 market data tables and 27 figures spread through 171 pages and in-depth TOC on “Facial Recognition Market – Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 – 2018)”. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/facial-recognition-market-995.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. The major forces driving the market are growth of surveillance market and huge spending by the government across the globe on biometric technologies. At the same time, various opportunities exist in consumer electronics segment, handheld devices segment and innovative cloud services based on face recognition technologies (anonymous face analysis). The report Facial Recognition Market – Global advancements, Emerging Applications, Business Models and Worldwide Market Forecast and Analysis (2013 – 2018) defines and segments the global facial recognition market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenues. It also identifies […]

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Proving Your Slip And Fall Injury

Posted by dtaitano 11:49 am Categories: Legal, Legislation, Surveillance. Tags: , , , .

Slip and fall accidents occur every day. Often, these mishaps result in serious back, neck or knee injuries that severely impact the daily lives of people who experience them. Florida is an extremely tough state when it comes to proving fault in slip and fall cases. In order to do so, there must be proof that a shopkeeper was aware of the dangerous conditions that caused the accident. First stated in Owens v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc. , and later codified in Florida Statute § 768.0755, Florida requires the injured plaintiff to prove that a foreign transitory substance (i.e., a liquid, banana peel, etc.) was on the floor for a length of time sufficient enough for the shopkeeper to become aware of the condition. What does this mean in terms of a real slip and fall case? What this statute does is effectively shift the burden to the plaintiff to somehow prove how long the substance was on the floor. But, how does one prove this? One way is for the injured party to be able to testify that the substance looked dirty, had shopping cart tracks through it, or that the banana peel was brown. There is actually a case where the court went into great detail using the fact that the banana peel that caused the accident was brown as evidence for their case. The banana peel, they alleged, had to have been on the floor for a sufficient amount of time because it was brown. Had it […]

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PlateSmart Wins Major Technology Innovation Award

Posted by dtaitano 10:54 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .
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Software-only License Plate Recognition solutions honored by prestigious growth consulting firm (PRWEB) November 12, 2013 PlateSmart Technologies has been awarded the 2013 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for License Plate Recognition by Frost and Sullivan, the Texas-based growth consulting firm widely recognized as one of the leading arbiters of excellence and innovation in the industrial world. The award places PlateSmart in the ranks of technology leaders such as AT&T and IBM, both past recipients of Frost and Sullivan awards for excellence. The award comes as the result of a research study, to be published by Frost and Sullivan later this month, which surveyed a number of License Plate Recognition (LPR) manufacturers and found PlateSmart’s product line to be the field’s clear standout in terms of uniqueness, functionality, and value to customers. A decisive factor in the study was PlateSmart’s software-only approach to LPR, which the researchers praised for “liberating the market from hardware-based solutions.” The report also took particular note of the Company’s ARES Enterprise LPR-based video analytics software, saying that the product allows for a “deeper and broader level of data analytics” that anticipates industry trends. PlateSmart Founder and CEO John Chigos said, “We are deeply honored to accept this award from Frost and Sullivan. It is a welcome affirmation of the years of intensive research and development that we have invested in PlateSmart. This is a proud day for our entire team.” Frost and Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Archana Srinivasan said, “As a software only technology company, PlateSmart […]

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3xLOGIC And OSSI Announce Integrated Video-on-Demand PSIM Solution

Posted by dtaitano 10:26 am Categories: New Products, PSIM, Residential. Tags: , , , , , .
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3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video business intelligence, and OSSI , developer of Intelli-Site, a PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) platform, announced today integration of their respective products further solidifying the holistic approach to system integration both companies embrace. As a result of the integration, Intelli-Site users can virtually navigate through their campus using a customizable map-driven GUI (Graphical User Interface), and by simply clicking on a camera icon, pull up the corresponding video stream instantly to their desktop or a dedicated video matrix display. “As deployments continue to get larger and more complicated, centrally-managed command and control security solutions become critical,” states Matthew Kushner , 3xLOGIC’s CEO. “With OSSI, we have seamlessly integrated video verification and remote management into Intelli-Site’s Information Manager for a level of video accessibility unique in the industry.” Additional features provided include: One-click importing of camera device names and settings from 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL VMS (Video Management System) Multi-camera view of event- or alarm-driven video Automated multi-camera pre- and post-event recording Active guard rotation video tours “3xLOGIC’s VIGIL VMS is an integral part of our complete PSIM solution,” says Dean Novak , OSSI’s CEO. “With a single click, the 3xLOGIC-enabled Intelli-Site system takes the user to the proper location, shows them the live video and provides them with any audio related to the event. This information is critical in helping them resolve the situation. While acknowledging to the Intelli-Site system they are attending to the event or alarm, thereby avoiding […]

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IMS: Global Video Cameras For Perimeter Security Forecast: $200M in 2013

Posted by dtaitano 10:06 am Categories: Market Research. Tags: , , , , .

Source: IMS Research | Date: 11/12/2013 Related tags: NVR , DVR , perimeter security , encoder , VMS Video surveillance cameras and analytics continue to be pushed out toward the perimeter at a high rate and are becoming an integral part of electronic perimeter security solutions. According to a recent report published by IHS, the global market for intelligent devices in perimeter security applications is forecast to top $200 million in 2013. Historically, sensors have been the primary means of detection for perimeter security applications. In recent years; however, there has been a growing trend for cameras and analytics to be used in addition to sensors on a perimeter. The perimeter security industry has always been based on layers, so the addition of video only reinforces this ideology. Video and especially video analytics has been the fastest growing portion of the perimeter security industry since before 2010. Previously, perimeter security applications mostly offered detection without verification or identification. Perimeter security integration with video is proving to be a great enhancement in terms of efficiency and the reduction of false alarms. Identification of intruders has become one of the most talked about trends in recent months for perimeter security. This trend is partly being driven by the demand to lower false alarms, lower costs and the ability to provide patrols and guards in the field with real time information on the location and status of an intruder. And now, end-users have several options for identification. Slew-to-cue functionality remains one of […]

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BIO-key To Integrate Biometric Platform Into AMD Security Solutions

Posted by dtaitano 10:01 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: , , , , .
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bio-key logo November 12, 2013 –  BIO-key International  has announced that the company is working with AMD to ensure compatibility of its WEB-key biometric management platform with AMD’s upcoming security solutions. As a result of this work, the company says device manufacturers will be able to use the BIO-key algorithm to match fingerprints on compatible AMD devices, with or without a server, or in the network or cloud. Specifically, AMD customers will be using BIO-key’s scanner independent algorithm. “BIO-key is honored to be working with AMD toward this uniquely valuable TrustZone integration,” said Jim Sullivan, BIO-key’s VP of Strategy and Business Development said. “With this solution, OEMs will be insulated from the rapidly changing fingerprint scanner marketplace by having a single best-of-breed, interoperable platform to interface with. Online service providers and enterprises will benefit from a standardized, securely configured WEB-key client on their users’ devices, made available by device manufacturers or through the ARM TrustZone technology ecosystem. This will allow enhanced security for online transactions and BYOD security. Fingerprint scanner manufacturers benefit by being part of a secure cloud infrastructure allowing remote and cloud authentication, which significantly enhances the core value proposition of fingerprint authentication beyond unlocking the phone or other device. Our existing patents on securing biometric data and keys using Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) make this a natural evolution of our product strategy.” Tomorrow, November 13, 2013, BIO-key will present at the 2013 AMD Developer Summit with its presentation titled, “Leveraging fingerprint biometric authentication to streamline secure access.” […]

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Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 Released; Milestone Extends Its Offering Of Distributed Security Solutions

Posted by dtaitano 8:44 am Categories: VMS Software.
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The Conference Room in 2012 and Beyond [November 07, 2013] Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released; Milestone extends its offering of distributed security solutions (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) COPENHAGEN – Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the release of Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2. With this version of XProtect Corporate Milestone extends their offering of distributed security solutions by widening the array of products that can be interconnected with XProtect Corporate, while simplifying the licensing of its more advanced Milestone Federated Architecture concept. With support for an unlimited number of cameras, users and sites, XProtect Corporate offers a centralized, single-management interface for efficient surveillance administration including all connected devices, regardless of the size or distribution of the implementation. Milestone Interconnect provides a flexible way to gain central surveillance operation across geographically dispersed sites. It combines remote Milestone surveillance installations with the advanced surveillance functions of XProtect Corporate in one cohesive security solution. With this new 2013 R2 release, Milestone strengthens its offerings of distributed surveillance solutions by including XProtect Expert, Milestone Arcus embedded solutions and Milestone Husky appliances to the list of products that can be connected to an XProtect Corporate system using Milestone Interconnect. The ability to detect incidents and remotely monitor interconnected sites from one central system reduces operational costs and the need for on-site visits. Intelligent video storage management makes optimal use of available network resources, as well as remote and central storage. Covering the full […]

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DVTEL Latitude VMS Now Integrated With AMAG Technology’s Symmetry

Posted by dtaitano 8:33 am Categories: Residential, VMS Software. Tags: , , , , .
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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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 maximize 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 in 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 systems, […]

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FBI Exploring New Facial And Behavioral Recognition From Surveillance Cameras

Posted by dtaitano 6:17 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , , .
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(Before It’s News) B4INREMOTE-aHR0cDovLzIuYnAuYmxvZ3Nwb3QuY29tLy1kcU4zZmMtcW0zSS9VbnZ1bTYxeWlwSS9BQUFBQUFBQVZuOC83NXFBd2tNN0xIUS9zMjAwL0NDVFYtY2FtZXJhLW9uLXBvbGUtMzAweDIwMC5qcGc= image credit: freefotouk/Flickr Madison Ruppert Activist Post The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly considering new video analytic software that would enable identification of suspects in videos and still imagery based on both facial and behavioral recognition. This type of technology has been under development for quite a while, with a patent awarded for behavioral recognition software last year. Indeed, it has been said that the future of CCTV is in the field of behavioral recognition and so-called “remote biometrics.” However, the system that the FBI is working on could also scan footage against records of objects and places in addition to people, in order to detect possible suspects and their location. “The FBI is currently undertaking a major issue study of video and digital image processing and video/digital image analytic capabilities to identify current capabilities, assess gaps, and develop a roadmap for the FBI’s future video analytics architecture,” the bureau stated in a contracting notice published on Oct. 30. Contractors are to submit written proposals by Nov. 13 and up to 30 vendors will be invited to present their technology at FBI headquarters on Dec. 11. Unlike the facial recognition systems that are increasingly being rolled out across the United States with the FBI’s help , this technology would analyze backgrounds. The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, is funding research on more accurate long-distance facial recognition technology . The new technology would compute “the degree of similarity among pedestrians, graffiti designs, buildings in […]

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Emotions Analytics To Transform Human-Machine Interaction

Posted by dtaitano 12:05 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: , , , , .
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Here’s How Siri Can Land You a Hot Date Our devices are quite smart. They know what we type and touch, what we say and where we are; they even know how we look like, but they are quite clueless when it come to how we feel and what we mean. This still-absent bond between humans and machines is also the chief theme of the Gartner’s 2013 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies , suggesting “machines are becoming better at understanding humans and the environment — for example, recognizing the emotion in a person’s voice. “We all agree that human emotions are complicated, and arguably, the human voice might be the most personal and revealing ” emotional designator .” But currently, this is still the next big revolution waiting to happen — the most important, non-existing interface out there. Or is it? We all know that words alone don’t always tell the whole story. No doubt to truly understand we need to reach beyond the verbal. In many cases, it’s not what we say, but how we say it. We know this intuitively, and studies in neuropsychology in the last 50 years have demonstrated that body language and vocal intonation have a bigger impact than your actual choice of words. When you first meet someone, in less than 10 seconds after he or she starts talking, you’ve already formed an opinion about this person. As reported by Carol Kinsey Gorman at Forbes, researchers from NYU found that it takes just […]

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Spying Street Lights Which Record Video & Audio

Posted by dtaitano 12:01 am Categories: City Surveillance. Tags: , .

The Las Vegas Public Works Department has begun testing a newly installed street light system around City Hall . These new street lights are capable of recording video and audio. The lights are currently being tested in Las Vegas but they could soon be positioned on public streets throughout the city. We’ve all learned what federal authorities are capable of through the National Security Agency, with recordings of cell phone conversations and emails. This is yet another attempt by authorities to potentially invade our privacies. “This technology, you know is taking us to a place where, you know, you’ll essentially be monitored from the moment you leave your home till the moment you get home,” said civil rights activist Daphne Lee. “At what point do we say this is the land of the free? People have a right to a reasonable amount of privacy,” Lee added.   According to the Michigan based “ I lluminating Concepts ,” the system’s main benefits include “energy management, security and entertainment.” The Las Vegas setup includes such features as emergency notification flashers, playable music and a sound announcement system, all controlled from an Ipad. “Actually, there’s a server that’s housed by the company that’s providing this product and we’re communicating with just a wireless, wi-fi connection,” Neil Rohleder of the Public Works Department told My News 3. According to the Intellights projects website the Navy Pier in Chicago and the City of Auburn Hills also in Chicago have installed the spy lights. One […]

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OmniVision Launches High Frame Rate 4-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor For Security Applications

Posted by dtaitano 11:56 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: , , .

[November 06, 2013] SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — OmniVision Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV4689, a new high performance 4-megapixel CameraChip(TM) sensor in a native 16:9 format, designed for next-generation surveillance and security applications. Utilizing an advanced 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 delivers best-in-class low light sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR) while capturing high definition images and video at high frame rates. OmniVision views the OV4689 as the ideal camera solution for capturing high-contrast images and high definition (HD) video in difficult lighting conditions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131106/SF11601-INFO ) “The OV4689 comes to market at a time when security and surveillance camera systems are transitioning from analog CCTV to high quality digital solutions,” said Hasan Gadjali, vice president of worldwide marketing and business development at OmniVision. “With its best-in-class low-light sensitivity, HDR and OmniBSI-2 pixel performance, the OV4689 sets a new benchmark in digital imaging for IP and security cameras. It is designed to meet customers’ desire for higher resolution image capturing in the standard 1/3-inch optical size, while also providing superior low-light performance.” Built on the 2-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the OV4689 captures full-resolution 4-megapixel HD video at 90 frames per second (FPS), 1080p HD at 120 FPS with electronic image stabilization (EIS), and 720p HD at 180 FPS. The OV4689’s staggered HDR ensures smooth motion capture while recording high-quality images and video under extreme variations of bright and dark conditions, resulting in […]

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Vivotek And ImmerVision Sign New Agreement On Using Panomorph Optics: Settle Lawsuit

Posted by dtaitano 11:50 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Legal. Tags: , , , , .

MONTREAL – Wednesday, November 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)– ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Vivotek, a Taiwanese camera manufacturer, to officially settle a recent legal dispute. This signed agreement confirms that Vivotek will adopt the Immervision Enables 360-degree video standard in the development of future 360-degree video products. These new panomorph cameras from Vivotek will be duly certified ImmerVision Enables so customers will benefit from the standard’s leading performance which provides undistorted, blind-spot-free views, heighten situational awareness and the ability to simply pair cameras with a growing list of compatible and certified video management systems. “We understand that ImmerVision Enables panomorph lenses offer superior 360-degree technology compared to other options like fisheye, and so we are pleased to leverage ImmerVision’s leading standard to develop new cutting-edge 360-degree devices,” said Steve Ma, Executive Vice President at Vivotek. “We are very happy to have signed an agreement with Vivotek. The company shows tremendous respect for an organization’s intellectual property,” said Alessandro Gasparini, CCO at ImmerVision. “We look forward to a promising collaboration on more panomorph opportunities.” About ImmerVision Leading innovation in 360-degree panoramic imaging, ImmerVision licenses its patented panomorph optical and software technology to global lens producers, product manufacturers and software developers. Panomorph lenses are the only ones that can be adapted to any camera, any sensor, and any consumer, commercial and government market. ImmerVision Enables is the recognized standard for […]

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SALTO?s Access Control System Chosen To Protect St Paul?s College In Sydney

Posted by dtaitano 11:47 pm Categories: Access Control, Customer Implementations. Tags: , .
SALTO’s GEO RIM cylinders proved the ideal solution as it has been specially designed and developed for use with doors where normal escutcheons cannot be fitted

Published on 4 Oct, 2013 SALTO’s GEO RIM cylinders proved the ideal solution as it has been specially designed and developed for use with doors where normal escutcheons cannot be fitted GEO locks can be fully integrated with the full SALTO platform, and are a versatile, cost effective solution The customer St Paul’s College in Sydney, Australia, is an all-male Anglican residential college and affiliated with the University of Sydney. Founded in 1856, it is Australia’s oldest university college and has nearly 200 residents, of whom about 150 are undergraduates; with the remainder being graduates undertaking further study or holding university positions. The college has a substantial tutorial programme and uses the principle of peer tutoring, a development of the idea of ‘peer assisted study’. Nearly all tutors are students in college, and most of them are undergraduates, at most a year or two further advanced than their class. As a result university work is drawn to the centre of college life, and teaching and intellectual leadership is part of the mainstream conversation. The organisation of the tutorial system is largely in the hands of students, under the supervision of the Senior Tutor. Social networking is also used by the students to supplement teaching. Background The buildings at St Paul’s College date from the late 1850’s up through to those constructed in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1990’s. There had been many changes to the locking installations over the years meaning the college had ongoing problems with students loosing keys […]

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Analyst View: CSC?s Acquisition Of ServiceMesh

Posted by dtaitano 11:40 pm Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: , , .
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John Madden Following the announcement of CSC’s acquisition of ServiceMesh,  John Madden, Practice Leader, IT Services at Ovum has the following initial comments: “CSC announced more than a year ago that it would reorganize and reinvest in strategic areas to spark additional growth, and the company has been true to its word. The vendor’s announced acquisition of ServiceMesh, a 140-person, privately funded cloud management and brokerage company, is CSC’s third deal in as many months – made possible by cost-cutting and shedding some business in order to build up resources and free cash. This deal augments CSC’s overall cloud initiatives, particularly in how it accelerates CSC’s own internal IP efforts around cloud orchestration and management. ServiceMesh, with its Agility Platform, allows enterprise and public sector clients to identify which workloads should be deployed and managed in either private or public cloud models, and provides a single management and brokerage layer for hybrid cloud environments.  The platform, which is used by customers such as Swisscom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, also provides a single point for enterprise-wide access, control and governance of cloud services. With this deal, CSC will now have capabilities to address two key elements that must be addressed as the cloud services market continues to grow: the ability to size, deploy, scale and manage hybrid cloud environments, and the need for enterprises to have proper cloud governance within their organizations . ” —ENDS— NOTE TO EDITORS To arrange an interview or for further details regarding this […]

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EverFocus Launches ENVR8304D 8CH 1080P 240FPS NVR

Posted by dtaitano 11:37 pm Categories: NVRs / DVRs. Tags: , , .

EverFocus Electronics Corporation releases latest 08CH 1080P 240FPS Plug and Play NVR – ENVR8304D 8CH alone with their latest eZ.IP Solution today. The whole new EverFocus eZ.IP Solution allows users to enjoy the Plug and Play operation experience without hassle IP settings. Designed with users in mind, the Plug and Play function of ENVR8304D Plug and Play embedded NVR allows users to access their images without IP backgrounds. Users can assess the video images from anywhere on the go with their portable devices and smart phones, keeping surveillance available the whole time. Responsive design function resizes the operating frame automatically according to your monitor. This Solution targeting small-scale installations such as homes and small medium businesses has been placed under the spotlight by EverFocus. ENVR8304D Plug and Play embedded NVR supports up-to 8 independent PoE network interfaces and auto-discover the connected IP camera, without any complex IP configuration. EverFocus Plug and Play NVR is designed for simple installation. The H.264 compression technology provides efficient disk utilization and network bandwidth conservation, whilst deliver clear images and provides high quality recording. The separated PoE smart switch extends the distance between cameras and NVR by an extra 100 meters, enables small medium businesses more variations during installation. With true plug-and-play setup and real-time local display up to Full HD resolution, the Linux-embedded solution works similarly to DVR but without the need for those complicated network settings that would be otherwise required with conventional NVR systems. Featuring a standalone network video recorder up […]

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Thermal Video Captures 17 Crossing Border In California

Posted by dtaitano 11:33 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Video Analytics. Tags: , , , .

General Dynamics to supply thermal imaging cameras to Border Patrol to spot ultra-light aircraft Tue, 2013-11-05 03:15 PM By: Jacob Goodwin CBP has awarded a contract worth more than $67,000 to General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, Inc. to supply its Z-500 long-range thermal imaging cameras for the U.S. Border Patrol to use at its Calexico Station in California to spot criminal organizations crossing the border in ultra-light aircraft.

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Opening New Doors: Smartphone Access Control

Posted by dtaitano 11:29 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: , , .
Smartphone Access Control

Smartphone Access Control Smartphone access control, as we identified in our previous blog on the access control industry , is set to create amazing new possibilities for secure entry systems. Smartphones are already being used to allow the remote monitoring and control of smart home security systems . If all goes to plan, we should soon see the retirement of those clunky access key cards and fobs that are always getting lost, left at home or worse; falling into the wrong hands. Instead, we’ll be able to get in and out securely, simply by waving our smartphone at the door or automated gate of our businesses and homes. The irreplaceable smartphone It’s amazing how quickly smartphones have become an essential part of most people’s lives. A quirky video study made by cyber security company Norton attempted to show the psychological importance of our phones and their contents. Members of the public were offered cash to throw their phone into a river. The expression on the individuals’ faces says it all. With the growth of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) , our personal smartphones are also increasingly being used not just for socialising with friends and family but for work purposes too. The upshot of all this of course, is that we very rarely leave our phones at home. I myself have a long-standing mantra I repeat every time I leave the house: “keys, wallet, phone”. Thanks to new smartphone access control technology, the days of there being three things on that […]

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CaughtOnCamera: Man Seen On Video Setting Wife On Fire At Gas Station

Posted by dtaitano 11:25 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: , .

Jessica Dawkins on fire  By: Shifra Unger (Scroll down for video) A man was arrested after security camera captured him accidentally setting his wife on fire. Police in Georgia, confirmed that they have arrested the man seen in the video accidentally setting his wife on fire at a gas station in Clarkesville. Austin Dawkins, 37, was playing with a lighter while pumping gas into his truck. In the surveillance video, Dawkins is seen speaking with his wife, Jessica Dawkins, 30, when he held the lighter too close to his truck. The gas vapor ignited. His wife, seeing the flames, ran away. In attempt to stop the fire, Dawkins pulled the nozzle out from the truck, which caused the flames to spread. His wife caught on fire and then fell to the ground. Jessica Dawkins suffered second and third degree burns on her legs, arms and back. Authorities said she was treated at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, and was later released. Dawkins suffered minor burns to his hands. Austin Dawkins was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment. If convicted, Dawkins could face a year in prison and a fine of $1,000.

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