News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Zacks cut shares of G4S PLC UNSP (OTCMKTS:GFSZY) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report released on Friday. Several other brokerages also recently commented on GFSZY. Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on G4S PLC UNSP in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. They issued a buy rating for the company. BNP Paribas lowered G4S PLC UNSP from an outperform rating to a neutral rating in a research report on Thursday.

The government has allocated Rs. 98,000 crores for 100 Smart Cities Mission in India. Clearly it is not enough, agrees Pratap Padode, founder and director of Smart Cities Council India. So this is where the private players come in and a lot is dependent on them. Are they willing to take risk? What is the current status of their involvement in this project?

While global defense budgets are in decline, the defense-related Intelligent Video Surveillance, ISR and Video Analytics markets are booming. The Defense VA, ISR & VA demand is forecasted to experience decades of rapid growth, driven by the growing introduction of 21st century Smart Warfare Techno-Tactics. According to our new report, the global industry revenues are forecasted to double by 2020 from their 2014 level.

Urbanization in Asia Pacific and Latin America is one of several key drivers of what is identified as the ?Global Safe Cities Market,? according to a purveyor of a report on tech for combatting a host of perceived threats to community safety. Major defense contractors, the ICT (information and communications technology) and surveillance/sensors industry, suggests HSRC (Homeland Security Research Corp.), cannot ignore the fast growing revenues of the Safe City market – which is expected to accumulate to $226 billion throughout the next six years.

A new market research study published by Transparency Market Research covers the global video surveillance and VSaaS systems market. The report predicts huge growth prospects for the market in the near future owing to a general rise in safety, security, and theft concerns in the current scenario. The report states that the market will develop at a healthy 18.1% CAGR between 2014 and 2020, rising from a valuation of US$14.98 billion in 2013 to US$48.32 billion by 2020.

PlateSmart, the industry pioneer in software-only automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)-based video analytics solutions, announced that it has signed security giant Convergint Technologies as an authorized reseller. The agreement marks a major leap forward for the two companies, both trendsetters in the security industry, which have united to bring affordable, reliable video data analytics technology to verticals never before considered as viable markets for such advanced video surveillance methodologies.

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, is updating its popular AXIS Q1755 and AXIS Q1755-E Network Cameras with Wide Dynamic Range – Dynamic Capture for video with outstanding clarity and sharpness. In addition, AXIS Q1775 and AXIS Q1775-E offer HDTV 1080p resolution, improved light sensitivity, day and night functionality and progressive output for exceptional quality images even of fast moving objects. Moreover, the cameras feature excellent CD-quality two-way audio in 48 kHz for high quality recordings and are perfect for audio analytics.

VideoSurveillance.com, a Portland, Oregon-based video surveillance integration company, is merging with CamGuard, a Corona, California-based provider of managed video surveillance services. The deal is part of an investment by Riverlake Partners, a Portland-based private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed.

RSI Video Technologies, Inc., announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute it’s Videofied?s next generation of wireless outdoor battery-powered cameras along with the rest of Videofied?s wireless video alarm systems. PSA Security Network is the world?s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America who are responsible for over $2 billion annually in security, fire and life safety installations.

Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced today the appointment of Ethan Maxon as Vice President of Global Sales. His primary responsibility will be to lead our sales team to execute Sentry360?s aggressive growth plan over the next two years and beyond.

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a worldwide leader in storage solutions, and Milestone Systems, the security industry leader in video management software, announced a partnership to deliver video surveillance solutions to businesses and consumers. The two companies will demonstrate these solutions at IFA Berlin, booth No. 103, Hall 11.2, Sept. 4 to 9; and at ASIS International, Anaheim, Calif., booth No. 3222, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

(ISC)2® announced its dedicated women in security sessions, general session speaker, and ASIS Women in Security Council Reception taking place during the co-located (ISC)2 Security Congress and ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits events September 28 ? October 1 in Anaheim, Ca.

This is a primer datasheet from Datasat Communications on remote network infrastructure for video surveillance that helps detail a strong IP surveillance network environment. Whether protecting a remote community or remote assets, effective surveillance is required to provide coverage over extended distances and often challenging terrain. Advances in IP traffic management technology allows for surveillance systems to become part of the same enterprise network infrastructure used for all voice and data communication needs.

Philadelphia City council?s committee on public safety, chaired by Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., conducted hearings June 8 of this year on a bill and a resolution that would increase surveillance cameras in the city, especially in commercial corridors and at establishments that serve alcohol. Bill 15006, dubbed the Shane Montgomery Bill, would require every special occupancy licensee to install a surveillance camera outside each public exit.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, announced Version 4.7 NetBox software featuring a new, icon-based user interface and other enhancements. Version 4.7 simplifies the NetBox user experience with streamlined workflows and one-click access to key system functionality, making event and alarm monitoring, video surveillance, system management and setup activities faster and easier to navigate.

The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of machine vision cameras, has just announced the immediate availability of new industrial cameras with the Sony Full HD WDR Sensor IMX236. With integrated WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) and a resolution from VGA to Full HD, these cameras are especially suited to demanding applications in microscopy, production automation, quality assurance, logistics, medicine, and security applications.

Razberi Technologies, a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications, announces its manufacturer representative agreement with Bassett Sales Corporation, an expert in security solutions serving Arizona, Hawaii, southern California and southern Nevada, and authorizing it to promote and sell the razberi™ ServerSwitch™.

BCDVideo and On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) have partnered together to provide a complete software and hardware appliance for security integrators. The BCDVideo Orion Series will provide a complete catalog of turn-key solutions, all pre-loaded with Ocularis 5.0 ? Professional.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce its upgraded V3.5 software designed to manage all of ZKTeco’s standalone readers. The V3.5 user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, install, operate and maintain the system. ZKAccess V3.5 seamlessly syncs both user and device information between the computer, panels and readers.

The new beacon-based application allows retailers to not only accurately count, observe and measure the paths of shoppers and associates, but also determine when shopper-associate interactions occur, how often, in what duration and the affect on conversion and other key performance indicators. Retailers can integrate this hardware-agnostic RetailNext solution regardless of their existing traffic counting technology and infrastructure.