ZKAccess Introduces New, All-In-One Security Platform Software

ZKAccess is proud to announce its new “All-in-One” Web-based security platform software – ZKBioSecurity3.0. The software, which supports the ZKAccess Pro Series of panels and readers, contains four integrated modules: Access Control, Video Integration, Elevator Control, and Visitor Management. Equipped with an optimized system architecture designed for high level biometric identification and a modern user-friendly UI, ZKBioSecurity3.0 provides an advanced solution for a whole new user experience.

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New HD Video Solution Offers High Value, High Quality Video From Holis/Tyco

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces its HD Video Solution, a new value-based solution that provides superior video quality while leveraging analog infrastructure. The cost-effective Holis HD Tribrid Video Recorders support SD analog cameras, Illustra Essentials IP cameras, and a brand-new line of HD cameras, allowing customers to achieve excellent video quality never before attained over coax.

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Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes Wren Solutions

Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Wren Solutions, an industry leader in developing innovative camera housings and accessories, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Multiple Arecont Vision cameras are certified with Wren Solution housings.

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Arrow Electronics Expands Security Offerings Via Its Seneca Brand

Arrow Electronics has expanded its security and video surveillance product offerings. In addition to its Seneca-branded products, the company is now offering Dell EMC OEM security and video surveillance products. Customers will have access to an expanded line of products, while still receiving the simple, out-of-the-box experience; pre- and post-order sales support; rapid response time; and optimized performance for which Seneca is known.

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ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio Joins

Efficient, cost effective and beautiful building design requires everyone to be on the same page from the first day of planning. A misstep in the early stages means costly change orders, lost project time and potential compromises to building design and security components, including those that add to the feel, beauty and character of a building. To help combat these coordination challenges, ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio™, a plugin to the world?s most common Building Information Management (BIM) software, allows you to design openings, set standards for your future facility and keep everyone in the loop for the seamless integration of Door Security Solutions.

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Security Industry Association And University Of Phoenix Announce Inaugural SIA Scholarship Recipients

The Security Industry Association (SIA), the nonprofit association representing global security companies, and University of Phoenix have awarded full-tuition scholarships to 11 full-time employees from SIA member companies. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor?s or master?s degree program at University of Phoenix. To be considered for the University of Phoenix SIA Scholarship, applicants wrote three essays and provided a letter of recommendation. High importance was placed on the applicants? desire to advance in their education, with an emphasis on furthering their careers, and their impact in the security industry in which they reside.

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BriefCam Delivers NVIDIA GPU-powered Intelligent Video Analytics Solutions

BriefCam®, the Video Synopsis® company, announced that it is bringing video analytics to the next level by delivering solutions powered by NVIDIA GPUs and deep learning. BriefCam?s Syndex Pro, running on NVIDIA technology, will accelerate video processing performance and enable richer metadata extraction at a reduced cost. BriefCam Syndex Pro based on NVIDIA GPUs can run on the cloud, VM, workstation, laptops, or edge devices.

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ASSA ABLOY Debuts New Architectural Door Hardware Products At AIA 2017

ASSA ABLOY?s newest series of Rockwood ArborTek door pulls feature collar mount posts, combining classic wood with modern metals that results in a clean, sophisticated aesthetic. In a marriage of form and function, the wood?s natural grain and color variations make each pull visually unique, while wood grips are gentle to the touch in any environment or temperature. In addition to customized options, wood types such as hickory, mahogany and walnut are offered. A variety of metal finishes are also available, including bright brass, oil-rubbed bronze, bright stainless steel, and custom finishes and powder coats on request.

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ISONAS Celebrates Anniversary Of Taking Pure IP Access Control To The Cloud

ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, announced that the company will be releasing Pure Access 2.2 in May 2017, marking the one-year anniversary of Pure Access. Launched in 2016, Pure Access, is an industry leading, cloud-based access control software application that provides users the ability to manage their access control from anywhere at any time, on any device.

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Siklu Introduces Innovative Outdoor Point-To-Multipoint Millimeter Wave Wireless Network Solution

Siklu Inc., the global market leader in millimeter-wave solutions, unveils the MultiHaul™, a revolutionary point-to-multipoint millimeter wave wireless solution for the physical security market. The new millimeter wave radio extends Siklu?s multi-gigabit product line to include an easy to install, interference-immune, cyber secure solution for high-speed video surveillance networks, including smart cities and Internet of Things deployments that demand always-on connectivity.

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Surveon Enhances Protection Of Video Recordings With Upgraded VMS

Surveon, the enterprise NVR solutions provider, is pleased to announce the latest Enterprise VMS Version 4.0.A02 will start supporting Failover function on NVR5400 and NVR7300 Series in addition to NVR3000 Series. With Surveon?s unique and solid protection on video recording, this enterprise-grade VMS provides users with further professional features aside from existing functions like built-in advanced video analytics and system diagnostic, to manage videos more efficient and effectively, especially in mission-critical application.

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Milestone Quick Guide: Integration overview for the MIP SDK

To support the vision about the open platform community, Milestone provides the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK). This guide shows you some of the many possible integrations that can be developed using the MIP SDK. It is aimed for Milestone solution partners who want to build their own integrated solution or customize their Milestone XProtect® video management software surveillance solution. It refers to additional sources where you can learn how to implement many of the integrations that are possible with the MIP SDK.
This document is intended to be used by decision makers and program managers.

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Genetec Announces Distribution Partnership With Access Control Reader Manufacturer STid

Genetec announced it has added STid, a French developer of RFID door controllers to its growing ecosystem of supported access control partners. Through this agreement, the STid Architect® series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers —which is supported by the Genetec Synergis™ access control system in Genetec Security Center— will be available through Genetec and its certified global network of resellers. Thanks to the Genetec open-architecture strategy, Synergis end-users now have even more choice for their access control management with the addition of the STid Architect series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers.

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Iowa Legislature Approves Bill Banning Public Bathroom Video Surveillance

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A bill that would block government entities from putting up surveillance cameras inside the bathrooms of public buildings has passed both the Iowa House and Senate and is expected to be signed by Gov. Terry Branstad. The ACLU of Iowa had been pushing for the bill after complaints from an Iowa City woman who noticed that a camera was focused on the sink area inside the Iowa City Public Library.

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Genetec Announces Security Center 5.6

Genetec announced general availability of its unified security platform Security Center 5.6. Key enhancements include additional cybersecurity measures, a new HTML5-based web client, integration of SimonsVoss electronic locks and the Mercury Security MS Bridge, and the ability to enroll license plates as access control credentials with the AutoVu™ SharpV camera.

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D-Link Expands Vigilance IP-Cameras Line

D-Link expanded its popular line of affordable, professional-grade Vigilance surveillance solutions with two new IP-Cameras. The smallest fisheye camera in its class, D-Link?s Vigilance 360 Degree Full HD PoE Network Camera (DCS-4622) offers advanced features, including 360 degree coverage through a fisheye lens for wall to-wall-coverage – designed for monitoring large areas with a single camera.

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Seagate Integration Now Milestone Certified Solution

Milestone Systems, the globally leading open platform provider of IP video management software (VMS), announces that the integration with Seagate Technology RealStor is now a Milestone Certified Solution. The Seagate RealStor RAID storage array is compliant for meeting stringent telecommunications and military requirements for shock and vibration. The Seagate RealStor 6000 series used in the Milestone Certification Tests can scale to 448 terabytes in a single array and reach 1.9 petabytes with additional expansion shelves. Performance of up to 250,000 IOPS per disk is possible along with 12 gigabytes per second sequential reads and 5.7-gigabytes per second sequential writes.

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General Dynamics Obtains CBP FOC Status For Remote Video Surveillance Platform

General Dynamics’ Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) upgrade has achieved a ‘Full Operating Capability’ (FOC) designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This key milestone was achieved after two years of successful deployment and field testing along the southern border and underscores the operational impact this solution provides to the U.S. Border Patrol. The RVSS capability is currently operational in Nogales, Douglas, Naco, Yuma, and Ajo, Arizona, with relocatable deployments planned in McAllen and Laredo, Texas in 2017.

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Video Analytics Market: Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast To 2023

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The need for enhanced security and demand for gathering insights from customer behavior is driving the video analytics market globally. The market for video analytics is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.6% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023. The global video analytics market was valued at US$ 1,709.0 Mn in 2014. Some of the key factors driving the growth of the video analytics market include the expanding range of vertical applications, a growing trend toward bringing retail outlets and commercial premises under video analytics due to security concerns and the need to monitor and understand the environment around the premises.

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