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SoCal School District Selects Nexsan For Petabyte Video Storage Project

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 15, 2017 3:31 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, Education, Storage. Tags: Corona-Norco, E60, Education, nexsan, storage, video storage, video surveillance.

Nexsan™ announced that Corona-Norco Unified School District has deployed Nexsan’s E-Series Model E60™ solution to meet increasing storage demands and accommodate the s chool districts new video surveillance mandate. CNUSD expects these projects to exceed a petabyte of storage. Corona-Norco has more than 20,000 desktops to protect and growing volumes of data, including data generated from a large new video surveillance implementation, the district continued to face difficulties with its existing Fibre Channel-based storage infrastructure and associated high cost per terabyte.

Andrew Teich, FLIR CEO, To Retire After 33 Years Of Service

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 15, 2017 3:20 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Andrew Teich, ceo, flir, Management, retirement.

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that Andrew C. Teich, its President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, plans to retire after 33 years of service. Mr. Teich will continue to serve in his current roles until a successor is appointed. As part of FLIR’s succession planning process, the Board will conduct a comprehensive search for a new CEO. FLIR has retained Korn Ferry International, a leading executive search firm, to assist in the search process.

ISONAS Unveils Pure Mobile Credentials; Opens Door To Hassle-Free Access Control

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 15, 2017 3:08 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control, ISONAS, pure IP, rc-04, Smartphone.

ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, announced that Pure Mobile Credentials are now available and complimentary until April 30, 2017. Pure Mobile allows consumers to take the convenience of their mobile phone to the next level and turn access control into a simple, hassle-free part of their day. Pure Mobile is available with the next generation hardware family from ISONAS, the RC-04, which was introduced in December.

Four More States Propose Biometrics Legislation

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 15, 2017 2:31 pm Categories: Access Control, Legal, Legislation. Tags: Access Control, Biometrics, legal, Legislation.

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In recent years, the plaintiffs? class action bar has focused its efforts on pursuing claims under legislative schemes that provide for statutory damages. The litigation explosion under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a textbook example of how enterprising lawyers exploit laws that provide for such uncapped damages in an attempt to extract large settlements for technical violations that, in many cases, have caused no cognizable harm. As plaintiffs begin to explore new claims under these legislative schemes, we seek to help our clients minimize their risk through heightened awareness of the technical requirements of new and existing laws, vigilant compliance programs, and aggressive defense against litigation. Biometrics is one such area.

Milestone Releases New Version Of XProtect: 2017 R1

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 15, 2017 10:53 am Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: 2017 R1, milestone, new release, Protect, vms.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R1. Milestone is committed to delivering three VMS product releases every year, in addition to bi-monthly device pack releases supporting third-party devices. This frequent release schedule will ensure Milestone?s rapid response to market and Milestone community needs.

Hackers Hit D.C. Police Surveillance Camera Network, City Officials Disclose

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 14, 2017 6:09 pm Categories: Corporate News, Customer Implementations, Law Enforcement. Tags: Cybersecurity, hackers, police, ransomware, surveillance cameras, washington dc.

Hackers infected 70 percent of storage devices that record data from D.C. police surveillance cameras eight days before President Trump?s inauguration, forcing major citywide reinstallation efforts, according to the police and the city?s technology office. City officials said ransomware left police cameras unable to record between Jan. 12 and Jan. 15.

Milestone MIPS 2017: Share The Love Tour

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 14, 2017 6:01 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: community, gathering, milestone, MIPS 2017, platform, San Antonio, TX, vms.

Share the Love… It?s Valentine?s Day and Milestone has invited a couple hundred (ok, over 500) of their closest friends to their annual MIPS (Milestone Integrator Partner Summit) in San Antonio, TX. As was the introduction at last year?s MIPS, this year?s MIPS event is continuing to drive the ?community? platform model and Milestone’s continued focus on collaborative efforts with its partner base. This year?s theme is ?Make the World See.?

New Q4 Threat Intelligence Report from NTT Security Finds Attacks on Organizations Becoming More Targeted, Sophisticated

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 8, 2017 7:31 am Categories: Corporate News, Market Research, Retail. Tags: Cybersecurity, NTT Security, organizations under attack, retail.

NTT Security today issued its quarterly Threat Intelligence Report, which underscores the need for more advanced tools to protect organizations? data and networks from the evolving tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by cyber-attackers. A topic of considerable public attention is the ability to determine the source of cyber-attacks to determine their credibility and motivation.

S2 Security Delivers Unified User Experience With S2 Magic Monitor Version 4

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 8, 2017 7:04 am Categories: Access Control, New Products. Tags: Access Control, new version, S2 Magic Monitor, S2 Security, verion 4.

S2 Security has introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 4. S2 Magic Monitor provides a unified security management user experience for access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live Internet feeds. Version 4 introduces new features that benefit security operations as well as employees and visitors, including third-party video management system support, audio support and advanced Internet widgets.

IHS Markit Access Control Predictions For 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 9:57 pm Categories: Access Control, Market Research. Tags: 2017 analysis, Access Control, forecast, IHS Markit, physical access, physical security.

Information and analysis company IHS Markit has made its predictions for electronic access control for the year 2017. According to its report, the access control market will increase this year by 6.8%, exceeding $4.2 billion. The company says deeper integrations with video surveillance, business processes and IOT will ensure that access control continues to play a larger role in enterprise. IT, integration and mobility (remote connectivity) specialists are expected to see more growth as logical/physical security integrations together with remote services such as access-control-as-a-service are expected to be some of the top trends. Mobile credentials and biometrics will be two of the top hardware trends to watch.

ZKAccess Announces RS2 Biometric Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 9:02 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, New Products. Tags: Access Control, biometric, integration, RS2, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce its ZKBioPack software now allows for the integration of ZKAccess biometric readers with RS2 Technology?s Access It!® access control software. RS2 Technologies is an independently owned access management company, which allows them to stay close to their customers and be more responsive to their customers? security needs.

NY Appeals Court Decision Signals Cybersecurity Whistleblowing Implicates Corporate Theft

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 8:46 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: Cybersecurity, Intellectual property, legal, theft, whistleblower.

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Most people don?t think about what whistleblower laws may protect them until they need them. Many information security professionals may be surprised to learn that they are protected by the law although no law specifically protects ?cybersecurity? whistleblowers. This is because issues involving information security are rarely only about information security. The criminal case of […]

Genetec Announces ISC West 2017 Product Lineup

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 7:34 pm Categories: Corporate News, Law Enforcement, New Products, VMS Software. Tags: Clearance, digital evidence management, genetec, ISC West 2017, product annoucnements, Retail BI.

At ISC West 2017, in booth #28055, Genetec, Inc., a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions will unveil the latest version of Security Center, its unified IP security flagship platform, as well as a new retail intelligence application targeted to retail marketing and operations users. The company will also showcase its new collaborative case management solution, Genetec Clearance, designed to help manage the significant growth of multimedia data in the law enforcement and public security industries.

Arteco Announces Integration With SANS Technology To Increase Video Storage Options

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 7:27 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, Storage, VMS Software. Tags: ARTECO, SANS Technology, SANS-Syneto, storage, video surveillance.

Arteco, a global provider of video event management solutions, announced its integration with SANS Technology?s enterprise-class storage solution Syneto. The technology partnership ensures the Arteco Video Event Management System (VEMS) is optimized for robust performance and reliability when hosted on the SANS-Syneto storage appliance. The integration helps ensure video data is stored and protected, while video management capabilities are readily available for video monitoring, security, and operational purposes. Clients and integrator partners benefit from this proven integration that increases storage and video management options for those seeking to protect video data in mission-critical surveillance environments.

Tyco Security Products Bolsters IP-Camera Portfolio With Cost-Effective PTZ And Super High-Quality Fisheye Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 7:18 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: fisheye, IP-camera, new products, PTZ, Tyco Security Products.

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces two new IP-cameras —a 2MP PTZ and 12MP Fisheye camera— adding power and value to its growing Illustra IP-camera portfolio. Both cameras are also IK10 and IP66 rated, providing excellent performance in outdoor and low light environments and can be quickly configured using the Illustra Connect software tool.

ZKAccess Educates Attendees At Security.World’s San Diego Security Show 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 2:38 pm Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Access Control, exhibitor, san diego security show, security.world, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed was a presenter at the Show, educating attendees on the security and convenience that biometric technology provides. “It was an honor to be invited as an expert speaker to review the evolution of access control, culminating in integrated biometric security solutions for various markets used in everyday applications,” Reed says. “Most tradeshows have only ‘static’ displays, but the San Diego show was a hand-on live experience of integrated security technologies,” he adds. Reed was also a guest on San Diego?s local news station KUSI, appearing in its weekly ?Tech Tuesday? segment. He demonstrated integrated face recognition access control technology with technology partner Delta Turnstiles.

City Of Houston Deploys Siklu Radios To Deliver Video Surveillance At Super Bowl LIVE Event

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 2:24 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, Network. Tags: City Of Houston, networking, siklu, Super Bowl LI, video surveillance, wireless.

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Siklu Inc., the global market leader in millimeter-wave solutions, announced that it had been selected by the city of Houston to provide wireless connectivity for the video surveillance system to be used at Super Bowl LIVE, a 10-day outdoor event in Houston that is expected to draw more than one million visitors as part of the pre-game festivities. Siklu?s EH-600TX radios will be used to transmit video surveillance from the east side of downtown Houston, which will host the Super Bowl LIVE festivities from January 28 to February 5. The outdoor event will include entertainment, music and games and will be held over several city blocks near a 12-acre urban park.

Dahua Technology USA Now Offering Free Video Analytics Upgrade For Select Dahua IP-Cameras, NVRs and HCVRs

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 2:16 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, New Products, Video Analytics. Tags: Dahua IP-Cameras, Dahua Technology USA, IVS, video analytics upgrade.

Dahua Technology USA, a high-value, total security solutions provider, announces a free intelligent video system analytics (IVS) upgrade for all its Pro, Super, and Ultra Series network fixed cameras and all NVRs and HCVRs for improved security operations. The free firmware upgrade is available on the Dahua Wiki for customers who possess models without IVS features.

Campus Security Coalition Designed To Drive Collaboration On Security Efforts At Educational Facilities

Posted by Jay Bartlett February 7, 2017 2:05 pm Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News. Tags: campus security, Campus Security Coalition, collaboration, integration, universities.

The Campus Security Coalition, a networking group focused on spearheading discussion about security and safety at educational facilities, has launched to bring together school leaders and aligned stakeholders, and propel discussion about how to better address threats, further strengthen security efforts and achieve more proactive intelligence efforts. Faced with the growing threats of violence, vandalism, and attacks modern school systems are challenged with ensuring a safe, open environment while protecting infrastructure and assets. Continued budget restraints often limit the availability of new investment dollars for security expansions and continued plan assessments. Over the coming year, the Campus Security Coalition will seek to assist schools by partnering with leading technology vendors and installers to provide the tools and services necessary to strengthen situational awareness and security efforts.

New OnSSI Ocularis VMS Enhancements Provide Greater Mobility, Better Bandwidth Utilization And More Versatility

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 31, 2017 9:28 pm Categories: New Products, VMS Software.

OnSSI announced the latest enhancements to its industry leading Ocularis Video Management System (VMS) that further improves overall security with new features and enhancements. Ocularis version 5.3 adds new scalable Web and Mobile apps, as well as Ocularis Client bandwidth optimization, wide angle image dewarping, additional Smart Camera Drivers, and Windows Server 2016 support all while keeping its responsive and intuitive user interface. To help keep users informed at all times, the new Ocularis 5 Web allows simultaneously viewing of multiple live and recorded camera streams on an improved and intuitive user interface. Automatic bandwidth optimization allows system administrators to control the streams from remote locations to ensure there is sufficient bandwidth available even if pulling video from a remote location over broadband. All Ocularis alerts and events stream to the Ocularis 5 Web interface where they can be viewed and sorted by priority with enhanced control of PTZ cameras.