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Maine’s Resistance To Real ID Law Starting To Cause Problems, Legislators Told

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 10:24 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: Identification, legal, Maine, REAL ID, security.

The real-life impacts of Maine?s refusal to issue new federally mandated driver?s licenses and identification cards were on display Tuesday as lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would bring the state into compliance with the federal Real ID law. Maine has been among a handful of states to resist the federal law, which requires digital photos on state driver?s licenses, IDs that can be used with facial recognition software, and the digital archiving of identity documents such as birth certificates or Social Security numbers, among other things. The states where residents will need identification other than driver?s licenses to fly on Jan. 22, 2018, are: Maine, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.

Bosch Security Systems And Sony Corporation Video Surveillance Partnership Finalized

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 8:44 pm Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras. Tags: Bosch Security Systems, IP-cameras, partnership, sony, video surveillance.

After the official approval of the antitrust authorities, the business partnership of Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation in the field of video security solutions became effective by February 1, 2017. Both companies will now focus on strengthening their collaboration that was first announced in November 2016. The partnership entails both a sales and marketing cooperation as well as a technical collaboration. As part of the sales and marketing partnership, Sony’s video security sales and marketing associates joined a newly formed dedicated team within the Bosch Security System organization. Sony’s video security customers, in all markets except Japan, will be served and supported by this sales and marketing team.

Genetec Achieves Mercury Security Platinum Elite Partner Status

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 7:52 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, genetec, Mercury Solutions, partnership.

Genetec, a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, announced that Mercury Security, the global leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware, has chosen Genetec to join its group of Platinum Elite Partners. The Platinum Elite Program recognizes Mercury’s select business partners who demonstrate sustained market growth, and access control technology based on an open architecture with the deepest levels of integration with Mercury solutions.

SightLogix SightTracker Automatically Steers Videotec IP PTZ Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 7:45 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras. Tags: camera movement management, IP-camera, PTZ, SightLogix, SightTracker, Videotec.

SightLogix, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter intrusion detection applications, announces the integration of their SightTracker® PTZ controller with Videotec?s ULISSE Compact HD PTZ. The combined solution gives users an accurate and cost-effective security solution for detecting, tracking and assessing intrusions in the outdoors. With this integration, SightTracker has been enhanced from supporting Videotec analog cameras to also control Videotec IP-based Compact HD PTZ cameras, using ONVIF profile S

Chattanooga PD Chooses Total Recall Corporation To Provide Citywide Safety Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 7:35 pm Categories: City Surveillance, Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Law Enforcement, Technologies. Tags: Chattanooga Police Department, CrimeEye, CrimeEye-RD-2, integration, IP-cameras, Total Recall.

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has been chosen to work with the City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Police Department to make their city a safer place. Total Recall will provide them with a citywide safety solution that includes 15 of its outdoor CrimeEye-RD-2™ rapid deployment portable video systems, the latest in its CrimeEye line of digital video solutions. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has begun installing CrimeEye-RD-2 video units on 15 power poles throughout Chattanooga. The CrimeEye-RD-2 uses Axis Communications dome network cameras – managed by Genetec Omnicast™, an IP video management system?to stream HD-quality video.

The Power Of Pixels And How To Harness Them

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 7:16 pm Categories: Access Control, Banking & Finance, Casinos, Integrated Systems, PSIM, Retail, Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, atm, banks, C2P, casinos, Convergence To Pixel, ConvergenceTP, integration, loss prevention, lpr, psim, transactional events, vms.

As the physical security / video surveillance market continues to mature, you are seeing more and more attention paid to integrated solutions. Instead of solely looking at video management software (VMS), or video analytic software, or access control systems, you are now being drawn to VMS systems that work seamlessly with a wide range of additional capabilities such as video analytics, Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, and access control – just to name a few. Over the years, end-users have come to understand —even expect— advanced technologies like video analytics being part-and-parcel of the provided solution set. Security.World caught up recently with Paul Eaton, President of Convergence To Pixel, to talk more about integrating other organizational systems into video surveillance VMS systems.

Shamoon Malware Spawns Even Nastier ‘StoneDrill’

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 6:42 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Cybersecurity, Kaspersky Labs, malware, Shamoon, StoneDrill.

Researchers following up on last November’s re-emergent Shamoon malware attacks have found something even nastier. A new, more dangerous malware called StoneDrill has been detected by Kaspersky Labs as they were studying Shamoon malware that has hit the energy sector in the Middle East initially. It is a data destroying code that sits in a victim’s browser, and wipes any physical or logical path accessible with the target user’s privileges.

Tom Barnes Now In Charge Of Boon Edam?s Entire Canadian Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 6:22 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Boon Edam, Business Development Manager, Canadian Market, Management, Tom Barnes.

Due to Boon Edam?s fast-paced growth and vision for the future, the company must continuously align resources to meet customer needs in today?s dynamic market. To this end, Boon Edam has changed its sales structure in 2017 to allow sales teams to focus on either Security or Architectural product lines. Tom Barnes has been appointed the new Business Development Manager for the entire Canadian market. Tom and his family make their home right outside of Toronto in Oakville Ontario, and he has been active in Eastern Canada since joining Boon Edam in July of 2016.

Tyco Security Products Brings Multi-Site, Integrated Security To The Edge

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 6:12 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Access Control, embedded, iSTAR, Software House, Tyco Security Products, video surveillance.

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces the iSTAR Ultra Video, a palm-sized solution that delivers integrated, small site security scaled for enterprise management and performance. Using C?CURE 9000 Security and Event Management software from Software House or American Dynamics? victor Unified client, iSTAR Ultra Video brings access control and video recording to the edge, allowing users to remotely control up to eight doors and eight IP video cameras using a single appliance, without the need for server software at each site.

NVIDIA Unveils New Jetson TX2 Platform

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 6:03 pm Categories: New Products, Technologies, Video Analytics. Tags: GPU, Jetson, NVIDIA, TX2, video processing.

NVIDIA unveiled the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2, a credit card-sized platform that delivers artificial intelligence computing at the edge – opening the door to powerfully intelligent factory robots, commercial drones, and smart cameras for artificial intelligence (AI) cities. Jetson TX2 offers twice the performance of its predecessor —as in it can run at more than twice the power efficiency— while drawing less than 7.5-watts of power. This allows Jetson TX2 to run larger, deeper neural networks on edge devices. The result means smarter devices with higher accuracy and faster response times for tasks like image classification, navigation, and speech recognition.

Mark Maisano Is New Vice President Of Channel Sales At Pivot3

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 5:46 pm Categories: Corporate News, Storage. Tags: Management, Mark Maisano, PIVOT3, Surveillance, Vice President Of Channel Sales.

Pivot3, the technology leader of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions for the software-defined datacenter, announced Mark Maisano as its vice president of channel sales. Maisano brings over 15 years of channel expertise, delivering record-setting sales and revenue growth in competitive markets for companies like Acronis, Ingram Micro, and Seagate Technology. Maisano brings extensive experience building strategic corporate alliances that help partners optimize their return on investment and accelerate global go-to-market strategies. During his tenure at Ingram Micro, Mark managed a multi-billion-dollar program, increased profitability, and positioned the company as the leading distributor for multiple best-in-class product lines.

Pelco Launches Security Insights Website

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 7, 2017 5:21 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: information, pelco, resource, securityinsights.pelco.com.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in surveillance and security products and technologies, announces the launch of a new informational website for the security industry: securityinsights.pelco.com. The site offers articles, studies, and other useful resources to help, inform, and support security professionals. Security Insights is your hub for video surveillance-related information, delivering insights for security professionals from some of the leading voices in the industry.

Video Surveillance Storage Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2022: FLAWED RESEARCH

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2017 8:51 pm Categories: Market Research, Storage. Tags: flawed, forecast, Persistence Market Research, research, storage vendors.

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Editor’s Note: After much discussion, Security.World is publishing this announcement by Persistence Market Research for their most recent market research report Video Surveillance Storage Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2022. This US$4,900 report seems compelling in its presentation of data and information. However, when inspecting the research companies that are claimed to be ‘key vendors’ – and the lack of well known physical security / video surveillance storage companies (i.e. Pivot3, Promise, Quantum, Spectra Logic, BCDVideo, etc) the entire article becomes suspect at best. Before spending $5,000 on market research, review many of the storage market leaders that Security.World showcases and decide if this report is worth your support.

Apollo Video Technology Named Market Leader In Transit Bus Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2017 8:24 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: Apollo Video Technology, Bus, manufacturer, market leader, Transit, video surveillance, vms.

Apollo Video Technology, a leading manufacturer of mobile video surveillance and fleet management solutions, has been named the transit bus market leader in the Americas in the 2017 edition of the Mobile Video Surveillance and Body Worn Cameras Report. Apollo Video has maintained its position as market leader in the Americas since 2010. The report released by IHS Markit, a global business information and analytics provider, ranks companies based on annual sales revenue.

Dahua Technology USA First To Bring 4K Resolution To Coax Cable Infrastructure

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 1, 2017 8:15 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 4K, Camera, coax, Dahua, HDCVI, new.

Dahua Technology USA, a leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions proven the world over, announces the introduction of the industry?s first HDCVI surveillance cameras with 4K resolution. Available in a box, dome, and bullet-style housing, the new Dahua 4K (8MP) HDCVI 3.0 cameras are designed to seamlessly integrate with Dahua?s X58A Ultra Series or C52A Pro Series HCVR to provide a comprehensive image capture and recording solution.

OnSSI And Safety Vision Collaborate To Deliver Integrated Surveillance Transportation Safety Package

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 28, 2017 7:51 pm Categories: Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: Fixed Cameras, mobile, ocularis, onssi, Safety Vision, vms.

OnSSI announces a technology partnership with Safety Vision, LLC, an industry leading vendor of mobile video surveillance solutions. The collaboration enables integration of Safety Vision?s RoadRecorder® 8000 mobile server with OnSSI?s Ocularis 5 VMS for viewing and management of cameras on a single mobile server in transportation applications. This allows users to integrate images from mobile camera systems installed in vehicles with stationary cameras on the Ocularis 5 VMS platform to deliver greatly improved situational awareness and documentation.

Geolocation Privacy And Surveillance Act Introduced In US Congress

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 28, 2017 7:37 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: geolocation, Geolocation Privacy And Surveillance Act, GPS Act, legal, Legislation.

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On February 15, the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act (GPS Act) was introduced by a bipartisan group of US Congress members. Designed to enact comprehensive rules for both government agencies and commercial service providers, the GPS Act would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before using GPS data to track an individual?s location and would require service providers to obtain customer consent before sharing geolocation data with outside entities.

TRENDnet 18-Port PoE Switch Product Review

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 28, 2017 7:27 pm Categories: Network, New Products, Technologies. Tags: 18-port, Network switch, PoE, product review, TPE-3018L, trendnet.

TRENDnet has recently introduced a new network switch that is specifically geared for the video surveillance market. The new TPE-3018L has 16 dedicated PoE+ ports for cameras and two separate uplink ports for network and NVR connectivity. Users are able to connect all 16 IP-cameras to the switch, while still providing two uplink ports for dedicated connections to your network, NVR, and / or NAS devices. This is a Layer-2, unmanaged, switch with a 36-Gigabit backplane. This backplane allows for each port to provide full bandwidth without dropping packets and reducing performance.

Videotec Launches New Weatherproof IP-Camera Housing

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 28, 2017 10:01 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: enclosure, housing, IP-camera, NXM36, Videotec.

Recently launched in North America at Milestone?s MIPS conference, Videotec released a housing enclosure for IP-cameras for installation in aggressive environments. To better understand the usage of such an enclosure, there are biologists who are engaged in managing activities aimed at protecting and conserving precious marine resources. They are constantly studying solutions that will ensure environmental protection by halting the gradual deterioration of the coral reefs. In order to instantly be able to identify any problems with, or changes in, the balance of the marine biosphere, it has proved crucial to constantly monitor the seabed. To this end, Okinawa experts have recently installed a mobile underwater filming system. It is a system that uses cameras protected by Videotec?s specialist NXM housing.