HP announced that NANA Management Services will use HP big data analytics software to augment its real-time video surveillance solution. NANA’s Virtual Guard Services uses an integrated approach where real-time video surveillance and highly advanced computer analytics work together to instantly identify a potential threat.
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[Editor’s Note: Although this announcement is just for a small territory in Europe, the implication is large: As a tier-1 computer distributor, if Ingram Micro can realize success selling Milestone, it will have a significant impact on the entire physical security industry. If Ingram Micro is not successful, it will keep security products to the more niche distributors. This is a move to watch closely.] Ingram Micro will be distributing Milestone IP video products in Austria, Germany and Switzerland for security and IT integrators to deliver solutions based on open platform technology.
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In the run up to Intersec 2015 we’ll be assessing key issues affecting a variety of sectors of the security industry with the show’s exhibitors, starting with a look at the growing importance of integration. The security industry is changing. There are increasing calls for the way we are using technology in our daily lives to be reflected in our security solutions, and it’s obvious that expectations are changing.
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Today’s security and access control systems are a great improvement over the ones of yesteryears. We don’t often see security guards carrying a key ring that weighs ten pounds anymore. We may see access control panels that involve punching in a series of digits, but we’re more likely to see panels that read badges. Do those cards mean we’ve achieved frictionless access control? We don’t think so.
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American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world?s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces VideoEdge Micro, a compact version of the popular VideoEdge network video recorder. Ideal for businesses that have satellite sites with limited space, or smaller businesses that want an IP only solution for their active surveillance needs, VideoEdge Micro is incredibly easy to set up and use.
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DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced that it has named Jack Meltzer as Senior Director, Global A&E Program. The program helps network architects, engineers and consultants to develop expertise with DVTEL?s intelligent, open video surveillance technologies and to specify projects that incorporate DVTEL solutions.
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EverFocus Elite 2 NVR8004X is a professional standalone network video server or NVR designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). Operating on a Linux-based system, the NVR offers quick PC-less configuration, network-based surveillance connection, megapixel recording as well as playback, up to 12-Terabytes of storage capacity, and more. The device is compatible with all EverFocus IP cameras.
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Southwest Microwave has expanded the Software Development Kit (SDK) options for its INTREPID™ Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) with the addition of the Remote Polling Module II (RPM II) SDK. The RPM II package, consisting of an IP-based application layer protocol and accompanying system control hardware module, provides simplified high-level interface between third-party physical security information management (PSIM) or surveillance systems and INTREPID detection technologies.
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Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced its first 4K network camera IPC-HF81200E, ushering in the UHD (Ultra high-definition) era. Defined and approval by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a 4K camera should offer resolution at 3840 x 2160 with high color fidelity in a 16:9 format using progressive scanning at 25/30Hz.
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Icon Labs, a leading provider of embedded networking and security technology, announced the availability of Floodgate Anti-Tamper, an application and data protection solution that protects real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux devices from malicious or accidental changes to firmware, configuration information, and static data.
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I am still enjoying the recent Gartner publication on the future of smart devices in the home. The article says there will be 500 smart devices in the home by 2022. This makes the reality of home automation that much more critical. The number of interesting home automation projects has gone up on the two sites I monitor (Indiegogo and Kickstarter) roughly 10 fold.
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The Biometrics Institute has unveiled its proposals for a ‘trust mark’ system to boost consumer and public confidence in systems using biometric technology. The Institute made its announcement at this week’s Biometrics 2014 conference in London. According to the Institute early support for the scheme has been received by a major US as well as several Australian government agencies – including Australia’s largest welfare provider.
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Biometric experts recently gathered at the first meeting of the Interpol Facial Expert Working Group to begin development on international facial recognition standards, according to a report by Eurasia Review.
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electronic Security Systems in US$ Million by the following Categories/Segments: Alarms, Electronic Access Control Systems, CCTV/Video Surveillance Equipment, and Others.
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New York Police Department officers and vehicles are to be outfitted with new technology as part of a $160 million program that will lead to fewer arrests and more summonses after being fully implemented next year, Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters on Oct. 23. All 35,000 NYPD officers will be equipped with smartphones that allow officers to search databases, view wanted posters, and scan suspects’ fingerprints.
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Hikvision is now presenting a new line of BIM security cameras that can be integrated seamlessly with specifiers’ and engineers’ Autodesk Revit models.
This content is available via Autodesk Seek, a leading web service that allows users to find, preview, and download BIM components from a library of over 66,000 items.
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Google Chrome became the first web browser to implement support for FIDO Alliance authentication standards, opening the door for any website to deploy simpler, stronger FIDO U2F authentication to users of the world?s most popular web browser.
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AvaLAN Wireless, a leader in long range industrial wireless Ethernet products, announced a new high power industrial wireless product with government certified FIPS140-2 Level 2 encryption technology. This new 1 Watt Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum wireless radio has industry leading encryption to meet the needs of industrial customers who are looking for new ways to securely connect their network devices.
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When St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco, Texas, needed a way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors in its new church, it found the answer in exit devices with the Von Duprin® Concealed Vertical Cable (CVC) system from Allegion.
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