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Patriot One Completes FCC And IC Submission In Preparation for PATSCAN CMR Commercialization

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 3:27 pm Categories: Accessories, Technologies. Tags: certification, Concealed Weapons Detection, detection, PATSCAN CMR.

Patriot One is pleased to announce that its award-winning PATSCAN CMR™ (Cognitive Microwave Radar) concealed weapons detection system has met U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) regulatory requirements, as verified through a series of tests by an accredited 3rd party laboratory. Company sales efforts for the PATSCAN CMR currently focus on markets including houses of worship, academic institutions, event centers, casinos, commercial offices, hotel properties, government agencies, and other locations at high risk of terrorist attack. Orders have been received from locations spanning four continents, and new territorial opportunities are opening as reseller influence grows.

IPVideo Corp. Selected By San Jose Police Department To Upgrade Existing Interview Recording Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 3:06 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: AVfusion, interview recording, interview rooms, IPVideo Corp., San Jose Police Department.

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, announced that it has been selected by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) to help improve and upgrade their current interview recording platform. The SJPD implemented IPVideo Corporation?s AVfusion solution, which is an easy-to-use network-based audio/video recording system designed for police interview rooms where recording frame-by-frame, synchronized audio, and HD video is critical. The system allows law enforcement professionals to quickly search and retrieve recordings in one simple process – all from a secure desktop computer.

New Security System Tracks Everyone Entering Worksites, Identifying Those Who Are Authorized Or Not

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 2:54 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control, Authorization, Credential Verification Service, TAP, worksites.

A new site security system from Credential Verification Service (CVS) lets security managers track in real time all employees and contractors who are entering a worksite or building. To enter, the individual just places an RFID-enabled photo ID card within an inch of a reader.

Boon Edam And ARCOM To Customize Product Resources For North American Specifiers

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 2:45 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: A&E, ARCOM, Boon Edam, mantrap, revolving doors, specifications, Specifiers, Tourlock.

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, and ARCOM, the leader in building specifications, are pleased to announce that Boon Edam’s product data and customized specifications for the Americas are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals. ARCOM and Boon Edam have worked together to create customized versions of industry-trusted, MasterSpec® sections to accurately specify Boon Edam?s unique products.

Cloud Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity: How To Move IT To The Board Room

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 2:18 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: convergence, corporate security, Cybersecurity, executive commitment, IT security.

Innovations in cloud technology have begun to filter across industries, while cybersecurity remains a pressing and timely issue in this era of hacking. While the topic of cloud security may have a lower budget priority to I.T. organizations than overall IT security, the convergence of topics is here to stay. Since the overarching trend of outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) for specific applications, platform services, or infrastructure has become commonplace, the intersection of cloud security and organizational security has merged. I would argue that the intersection of cloud and enterprise/IT security has become a vital component of a company’s overall cybersecurity posture, and as such, requires careful monitoring.

U.S. Army Bans DJI Drones

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 6, 2017 2:02 pm Categories: Corporate News, Military, Technologies. Tags: ban, DJI, drones, official use, U.S. Army.

An August 2 memo cites ‘increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities’ with drones from China?s market-leading DJI. The U.S. Army has ordered troops to stop using consumer drones made by Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to an Aug. 2 memo seen by Defense One and confirmed by two Army officials. “Cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries/storage media from devices, and secure equipment for follow on direction,” reads the memo from Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Anderson, the Army?s deputy chief of staff for plans and operations. Why? The memo cited ?increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI products.? Service officials declined to elaborate.

New Police Body-Worn Cameras Turned On By 911 Dispatch

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 11:03 am Categories: IP Cameras, Law Enforcement, Legal, Mobile / In-Vehicle. Tags: 911 activated, body worn cameras, Interactive Policing, record, turn on camera.

As police departments around the world struggle with policies and procedures on the usage of body-worn cameras —especially when to turn them on— a new body cam and software solution is delivering on how to effectively get the camera to record at appropriate times. Equature’s Interactive Policing® Real-Time Software allows individual body-worn cameras to be turned on by police management or 911 dispatch control based on the first responder’s operational policies.

Wavestore Launches New Version 6.8 VMS

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:27 am Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: 6.8, new version, video management software, vms, VMSVMWare ESXi, wavestore.

Wavestore has also introduced a host of new integrations to it?s VMS. These include the latest Smart IP-camera feature sets from Uniview, bringing functionality like face detection, line crossing, advanced motion detection, scene change notifications and more, which can be set to trigger specific actions on event. The full video analytics suite from AllGoVision is now fully integrated to deliver a cost-effective all-in-one analytics package for a wide range of applications and individual detection zones from Optex Redscan detectors can now be associated with specific actions.

Southwest Microwave Expands Suite Of Perimeter Detection Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:19 am Categories: Critical Infrastructure, Network, New Products. Tags: network, permiter detection, Southwest Microwave, volumetric sensors.

Southwest Microwave has expanded its suite of perimeter detection solutions with the new INTREPID? Model 336-33464 (K Band) and Model 334-33465 (X Band) High-Reliability Digital Microwave Sensors for maximum-security sites such as nuclear power plants, government laboratories and military installations. These standalone volumetric sensors couple field-proven detection performance with advanced embedded Digital Signal Processing to successfully discriminate between intrusion attempts and environmental disturbances – mitigating risk of site compromise and preventing nuisance alarms. Available dual, triple and quad-stack configurations fortify ultra-high security applications with risk of prone crawling or bridging attack.

In-Store Video Analytics Deliver Brand Showrooms That Mean Business According To Prism Skylabs

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:01 am Categories: Business Intelligence, Retail, Video Analytics. Tags: brand, measurements, Prism Skylabs, retail, showrooms, video analytics.

Physical retail spaces are a vital link in modern, omni-channel retailing but how can you maximise their returns? Kimberly Goldsworth, VP marketing, Prism Skylabs, helps answer this burning question. There?s no question that more commerce is moving online. Amazon?s acquisition of Whole Foods is just one piece of recent evidence pointing to this trend. The flipside, however, is that the acquisition supports Amazon?s strategy to open more physical showrooms where shoppers can smell, taste, and handle products. As part of this, Amazon recently opened seven bookstores (with several more planned) in the US to cater to the resurgence in demand for physical books and allow people to test-drive gadgets like the Echo and the Fire TV Stick.

VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder Offers Versatile Camera Management For Small To Medium Businesses

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:41 am Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: American Dynamics, low-cost installation, network video recorder, NVR, storage, VideoEdge.

Johnson Controls introduces the VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder from American Dynamics, the ideal camera management solution when simple, low-cost installations and scalable video storage capacity is a priority. The VideoEdge 1U NVR?s 16 embedded software configurable Power over Ethernet ports make it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking a quick-to-install, cost-effective video recording option. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Network Video Recorder ensures fast, low-cost installation.

Columbus State Awarded $174,000 From NSA To Develop Cybersecurity Tool

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:34 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Columbus State, Cybersecurity, development, NSA, tool.

Further cementing its ambitions as a national powerhouse in cybersecurity education, Columbus State University announced Tuesday that it received a $174,000 grant from the National Security Agency to develop a new tool for rapid cybersecurity training and curriculum development. The tool will be internet-based, allowing it to be accessed anywhere in the world. Wang expects it will eventually be used by global Department of Defense installations and other private and public organizations.

Truck Fleet Exoneration: Using Video To Determine Accident Liability

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:51 am Categories: Legal, Surveillance, Technologies, Transportation. Tags: legal, Liability, Safety, truck, vehicles, video.

Inattention, excessive speed, failure to yield, and unsafe lane changes are among the top causes of truck collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For fleet managers, preventing collisions caused by their own drivers can be quite challenging because risk factors must be measured before an accident occurs. But what happens when a crash isn?t the truck driver?s fault? In fact, a Fleet Owner whitepaper on video-based safety, sponsored by SmartDrive, found that even though truckers are blamed for most of the crashes that occur in the U.S., 80% of those crashes are actually the fault of car drivers.

Retailers Need To Utilize Full Capabilities Of Video Software To Combat Global Retail Slowdown

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:33 am Categories: Retail, VMS Software. Tags: business cost, drive growth, optimize business processes, retail, tool, video surveillance.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), unveiled the findings of Video Surveillance Solutions in Singapore, a research study commissioned by Milestone Systems. The study revealed that while satisfaction with video surveillance continues to remain high, few firms are fully taking advantage of intelligent video solutions, beyond basic functions such as surveillance today. 92 percent of surveyed retail businesses are satisfied with their current video surveillance solutions, but what could they really gain from a deeper implementation of video surveillance technologies.

FLIR Systems Introduces Versatile Fixed Bullet Perimeter Protection Thermal Security Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 1:51 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Bullet, Digital Detail Enhancement, FB-Series O, flir, Perimeter, Thermal Camera.

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) introduced the FLIR FB-Series O fixed bullet thermal security camera designed for short to mid-range perimeter protection. The FLIR FB-Series O offers plug-and-play integration with FLIR United VMS and certified by other major third-party video management solutions, making it a versatile solution for new or existing security systems.

Discerning The Value Of Robotics In The Security Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 2, 2017 3:15 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Surveillance, Technologies.

The use of robotics to streamline operations in various sectors of the market is not a new concept. In fact, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of robotics capabilities are being introduced in everything from transportation services to farming. I recently traveled through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and noticed that McDonald’s has self-serve menus for ordering and payment, resulting in advanced automation that focuses on streamlining the management and customer service that humans offer to customers.

ZKAccess Introduces Industry’s First Multi-Biometric Access Control Device With SilkID Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 8:22 am Categories: Access Control, Biometric RFID, Biometrics, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, Multi-Biometric, ProBio-ID, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric, RFID, and access control solutions, is pleased to bring to market the security industry’s first Multi-Biometric access control device with SilkID technology – the ProBio-ID. It offers the highest level of both security and convenience, all in a single, easily-installed stand-alone device.

Knightscope Delivers Incident Report On DC ‘Drowning’

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 7:34 am Categories: CaughtOnCamera, Technologies. Tags: drown, fall, fountain, incident report, K5, Knightscope, mishap, Washington Harbour.

Knightscope, Inc., developer of advanced autonomous physical security technologies focused on significantly enhancing US security operations, announced the results of its investigation regarding K5 MIN42 (aka ?STEVE?) incident on July 17, 2017 at a Washington, DC, office building.

Arrest Fraud: Prevent Workplace Theft With A Comprehensive Background Investigation Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:23 am Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security, Surveillance.

Organizations lose as much as 5% of their revenue each year to fraud. For a small to mid-size business earning $50 million annually, that?s a staggering $2.5 million – an amount no business can afford to forgo. A first step in preventing organizational fraud is screening employees and business partners. Whether you?re hiring a new employee, reviewing an employee for promotion to a greater position of trust or screening a potential new vendor or customer, the ability to conduct effective background research can reduce the risk of insider threats, fraud and improve productivity.

ASIS Awards $22,000 Grant To Help Secure Dallas’ CityLab High School

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:13 am Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News. Tags: ASIS, dallas, grant, school, School Security Grant Competition.

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced that the CityLab High School in Dallas, TX is the winner of its School Security Grant Competition. CityLab High School is receiving a $22,000 grant to pay for upgrades to the school?s camera system, access control system, and classroom intercoms. In addition to the grant, Axis Communications is making an in-kind donation of fixed-dome cameras, access control, and other accessories in order to support the campus-wide upgrade.