News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Boon Edam Inc. announced that New York’s Hofstra University continues the installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members, and over 7,000 full-time undergraduate students. With so many students in a densely populated area of Long Island, Hofstra takes student safety quite seriously.

Ian Clemens, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of IDV Solutions, LLC, has authored a new white paper and will host a webinar on the Next Generation Command Center. The paper and webinar describe the critical role the Next Generation Command Center will play in organizations as they anticipate risk events and act to minimize their impact on safety, operations, and business continuity.

A broad coalition of 34 civil rights and privacy groups, including the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union, has unveiled a list of recommendations regarding the use of policy body cameras in the U.S. The guidelines come after a number of incidents in which police body cameras failed to capture what happened before a fatal shooting.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, the President?s ?E? Award for Exports in a ceremony at the Department of Commerce on May, 18, 2015. The award recognizes Louroe Electronics? outstanding achievement in export growth and for its significant contributions to the overall increase of U.S. exports.

Natural Security Alliance’s biometric strong authentication standard makes it possible for users to access the full range of electronic services (e.g. online and in-store payments, cash withdrawals, online banking, FIDO services, identity management) with the guarantee that they will retain full control of their biometric data and that their privacy will be protected.

The new IRP01 reader post is an up-market model that offers an elegant solution for entrance points of banks, administrative buildings, business centers, and other sites with the highest requirements for design and comfort.

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced today that it has received Lenel factory certification for the latest version of OnGuard access control software, version 7.0, through the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). SureView?s Immix® central station and command center software platforms interface with the OnGuard system to help end users gain a high level of situational awareness to enhance security.

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has been nominated as ?Best Manufacturer? in Mexican Excellence Awards 2015. This Award nomination is conducted online polls and collected from local professionals in the country. With more the 4,000 valid votes, Dahua is one of the finalists along with other four international players.

In an age of heightened security demands and rapidly evolving mobile technologies, the Department of Defense is re-evaluating and updating its Identity and Access Management (IdAM) strategy to strengthen network access protection without placing undue burdens on authorized users.

DVTEL will use the net proceeds from the transaction to fund its corporate growth plans, including significant R&D efforts such as the continued evolution of its global enterprise-class Latitude Network Video Management Systems (NVMS), mid-market scalable and user-friendly Horizon and Meridian NVMS, dcVMS (distributed cloud-based-VMS systems), and Cyber Defense technologies. The company also plans an expansion of its vertical marketing strategies worldwide.

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced a top ten energy company selected Fastlane Glassgate? 200 optical turnstiles for a facility in the northeast. After switching to Fastlane from a competitor, this will be the second installation for this customer as it moves to strengthen entry security in buildings in many parts of the country.

With a higher-resolution imager and unmatched video processing power, a single SightSensor XA can provide superior intrusion detection over an area as large as football field, often replacing four or more cameras and infrastructure otherwise required, making it the most cost-effective outdoor security solution available.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of the practical information in the certification documents for better implementations.

RADWIN, the leading provider of train-to-ground wireless communications solutions, announced the completion of the onboard Wi-Fi deployment for the Moscow Metro. RADWIN?s FiberinMotion? train-to-ground solution was chosen by MaximaTelecom —the system integrator and service provider— to deliver high-speed Wi-Fi services onboard Moscow Metro. The world?s busiest by daily ridership, Moscow Metro serves over 9 million passengers daily. The Wi-Fi services are provided onboard 650 trains and 5000 cars along 600 Km/400 miles of tracks. RADWIN?s train-to-ground solution delivers 90 Mbps per each train.

QNAP® Security launched the new Linux-based VioStor NVR VS-2200 Pro+ series. The 2-bay VS-2200 Pro+ series, available in a tower form factor with 4, 8, and 12 channels, is designed with a compact size with rich functions to convey high cost-efficiency for SMB and SOHO users. Small but fully loaded with advanced features, the VS-2200 Pro+ series supports Full HD 1080P Local Display, built-in alarm GPIO for enhancing security management, QSCM Lite as a free app for centrally managing multiple NVRs, and more.

Leading hospitality surveillance and loss prevention provider DTT, one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, has announced the addition of two new members to its management team; Dan Pulskamp as President and Mark Simson as Chief Financial Officer.

Convergint Technologies announced the acquisition of GS Security Systems, Inc., a leading provider of physical security systems throughout New England and the East coast. Convergint and GS Security Systems will integrate their businesses, located in Tewksbury and Sharon Massachusetts, resulting in one of the strongest physical security and fire solution and service providers in New England.

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has entered into a technology partnership with Automatic Sea Vision (ASV), developers of the first video content analytics (VCA) software editor 100% dedicated to the marine environment. Founded in 2001, ASV develops innovative software solutions designed to automate maritime surveillance using a network of cameras; managing the entire functional chain from the watch to a first non-lethal response.