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Pelco Showcases Strategic Surveillance Solutions At Intersec 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:50 pm Categories: IP Cameras, VMS Software. Tags: city surveillance, gas, hospitality, Intersec 2017, IP-cameras, oil, pelco, vms.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in surveillance and security products and technologies, is showcasing several of its latest solutions designed to address the challenges of vertical markets in the Middle East region at Intersec 2017. From the company?s powerful open platform VMS control and integration platform to explosion-proof HD cameras and new advancements in IP megapixel imaging, visitors to the Pelco booth (Stand #K24, Hall S1) will find the specific solutions they need to best secure their unique environments.

SIA Renews Support For Bipartisan DIGIT Act

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:45 pm Categories: Legislation. Tags: Developing and Growing the Internet of Things. DIGIT Act, legal, security, security industry association, SIA, US Congress.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its continued support of the bipartisan Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, reintroduced in the Senate on January 10th, 2017, by the Internet of Things (IoT) working group. The group consists of Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. Sen. Fischer, the bill?s chief sponsor, again recognized SIA as a key supporting organization in a press release.

Galaxy Control Systems Showcases Integration And Innovation At Intersec 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:39 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Access Control, DoorPoint, Galaxy Control Systems, PersonPoint.

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At Intersec 2017, Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing their advanced access control solution in interactive demonstrations that represent real-life applications. Visitors to the booth (Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Stand E40) will see System Galaxy integrated with optical turnstile and door management solutions; time and attendance products; visitor management systems; and smart card readers, among others.

NETAVIS Ships sMart Data Warehouse 1.3

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:23 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: netavis, sMart Data Warehouse, video analytics, vms.

NETAVIS sMart Data Warehouse contextualizes security and business data to provide user-specifically tailored information for the tasks at hand. The professional Data Warehouse technology and elaborate interfaces transform mere data into vital key performance indicators.

Feenics Rises To Platinum Partner Status With Mercury Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:16 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems. Tags: ACaaS, Access Control, Access Control as a Service, feenics, integration, Mercury Security, partnership.

Feenics, Inc., Ottawa, Can., has achieved elite Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security, Long Beach, Calif., indicative of the company?s commitment to non-proprietary hardware cloud-computing environments. Authentic Mercury Security is one of the most widely used and specified access control hardware brands in the world.

Vanderbilt Delivers Freedom Of Choice Through Open-Platform Design And Technology Partnerships

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:11 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems. Tags: Access Control, integration, Open-Platform, Technology Partnerships, Vanderbilt.

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Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner.

ZKAccess Announces Integration Partnership With Arteco

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 6:03 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, ARTECO, integration, VEMS, Video Event Management Software, vms, ZKAccess, ZKBioSecurity.

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a global provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partnership to provide customers with the ability to combine data into a single management platform.

Total Recall Releases New Crimeeye-Rd-2 Unit

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 17, 2017 5:58 pm Categories: Campus Security, City Surveillance, IP Cameras. Tags: convergint technologies, CrimeEye-RD-2, temporary security deployment, Total Recall Corporation, video surveillance.

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released the CrimeEye-RD-2 rapid deployment portable video surveillance system, the latest in its CrimeEye® line of digital video surveillance solutions. The unique features of the CrimeEye-RD-2 make it a perfect video surveillance solution for marathons, parades, street fairs, concerts, or any other temporary security deployment.

TRENDnet Adds More SFP Media Converters To Robust Line Of Fiber Networking Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:59 pm Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: Fiber, Media Converters, network, SFP, surveillance networks, trendnet.

TRENDnet, a global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking solutions, adds two new fiber media converters to its robust line of fiber networking products. TRENDnet?s fiber solutions are ideal for long-distance networking applications while simultaneously adding an extra layer of network protection. Each of the new SFP fiber media converters feature an SFP slot that accommodates either the multimode module for short-distance transmissions or the single-mode module for long distances.

Agent Vi Expands Presence In Asia With New Singapore Office

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:50 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: Agent VI, agent video intelligence, asia, expansion, Singapore, video analytics.

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics solutions, announced the inauguration of its Singapore subsidiary, Agent Video Intelligence Pte. Ltd. Agent Vi Singapore will be responsible for sales and marketing activities in the South-East Asia region, with a focus on Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Agent Vi established its Singapore office following several years of successful activity in the South-East Asia region.

Delta’s Vehicle Barriers To Be Deployed At U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:45 pm Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Delta Scientific, movable, portable, presidential inauguration, vehicle barriers.

Delta Scientific, a leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally,has announced that 20 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers have been ordered by the Secret Service to protect participants and observers from the new preferred method of international terrorists, using vehicles as a weapon. Provided through Global Access Control Systems (Pittsburgh), these mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating (M40 ASTM rating), stopping 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles traveling 40 mph (64 kph).

Sunell’s New 2MP H.265 PTZ IP-Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:27 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 21BDR, 2MP, 30X Optical Zoom, H.265, IPS57, Starlight, ZSC30.

Sunell?s has released its brand-new professional IR PTZ camera offering up to 30fps at 2MP with super image quality. The IPS57/21BDR/ZSC30 is Starlight camera and have high resolution video up to 2MP, Smart IR Range 150 meters in night vision, no matter whether in high contrast or in low light environments. Models IPS57/21BDR/ZSC30 are suitable for a wide range of video surveillance applications, including government and industrial buildings, retail environments, airports, railway stations and schools.

Vicon Announces New Valerus VMS Now Available

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:12 pm Categories: New Products, VMS Software.

Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced the release of its new next-generation video management software, Vicon Valerus. Glowing reviews during beta testing indicates that this unique, browser-based system promises to be a revolutionary tool in the security industry. The advanced simplicity of Vicon?s Valerus software was built on today?s true open standards in order to optimize interoperability. This easy-to-install and use software offers thin client architecture and central licensing, providing ground-breaking steps toward the future of security solutions. Based on years of experience in the security market and a look forward to the future, Vicon?s new platform supports today?s conventional network systems and is ready for the expanding world of cloud computing.

Iveda Launches IvedaHome Doorbell Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 9:06 pm Categories: New Products, Residential, Smart Devices. Tags: DIY, doorbell camera, home security, Iveda, IvedaHome Doorbell Camera.

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Iveda, worldwide enabler of cloud-based video surveillance and data management through the licensing of its Sentir® platform, announced the launch of its IvedaHome doorbell security camera. The doorbell camera is a standalone product that retails for about $149 in the U.S. It can also be bundled with Iveda?s IvedaHome automation and security system. Iveda?s doorbell camera is a DIY (do-it-yourself) product that can easily be installed to replace the existing doorbell in most homes or offices. It serves as eyes and ears to what?s outside the front door using a smartphone or tablet.

Privacy Advocates Warn of Potential Surveillance Through Listening Devices Like Amazon Echo, Google Home

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 8:48 pm Categories: Legal. Tags: Amazon Echo, Google Home, legal, Listening Devices, Potential Surveillance, privacy.

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Privacy experts are keeping a close watch on the case of a Bentonville, Arkansas, man who was charged with murder after prosecutors obtained a warrant to receive data from his Amazon Echo, a voice-activated device that is always listening and often recording. James Andrew Bates says he?s innocent of the murder of Victor Collins, who was found strangled in Bates?s hot tub. Prosecutors hope to search audio recordings on Bates?s Amazon Echo for clues. So far, lawyers for Amazon have refused to comply with the warrant, but the case has drawn national attention and alarmed civil liberties groups. We speak with Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center.

IndigoVision Launches New Range Of NVRs

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 8:31 pm Categories: NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: indigovision, NVR, NVR-AS 4000, retention, storage, Video surveillance storage.

Keeping your footage safe and secure 24/7 is IndigoVision?s number one priority. With over 16 years experience in working with storage solutions, we know exactly what makes a world class NVR that is safe, reliable, and trustworthy. IndigoVision?s NVRs have been designed and injected with Distributed Network Architecture (DNA) to allow you to easily expand your system. They also contain IndigoVision?s innovative SMART.guard technology. SMART.guard introduces five layers of security to protect your data. Cybersecurity, Digital Watermarking, NVR Failover, RAID resilience, and Fault Monitoring.

Wendi Grinnell Joins VIZpin As Director of Marketing

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 7:54 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Access Control, marketing management, VIZpin, Wendi Grinnell.

Grinnell is a marketing and digital communications professional with almost 20 years of both small business and large corporation experience. Most recently, she was an eBusiness Specialist for TE Connectivity Ltd., a global manufacturing company, where she was responsible for eCommerce application development and support, managing voice of the customer feedback, and supporting corporate marketing campaigns.

IHS Markit Releases Annual Video Surveillance Top Trends Whitepaper

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 7:35 pm Categories: Market Research. Tags: 2017, forecast, IHS Markit, market research, trends, video surveillance.

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Demand for video surveillance equipment is likely to continue growing rapidly in 2017, however, price competition will remain intense. In its complimentary whitepaper, IHS Markit forecasts the world market will grow at an annual rate of less than 7%. Competition will not make it easy for vendors to grow revenues and margins. Some will fail in this regard and further consolidation of the supply base is inevitable. However, there will be opportunities for well-placed vendors and some end-user sectors will also grow quickly. So, what will be the big stories in 2017? Get your copy of this complimentary report.

New Integrations From Connected Technologies

Posted by Jay Bartlett January 10, 2017 7:19 pm Categories: Integrated Systems. Tags: Bosch, Connect One, Connected Technologies, Honeywell, integration, nest, Remote Connectivity, Vista.

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New integrations from Connected Technologies with the industry?s most exciting products continues to expand the installation and specification possibilities of the Connect One® cloud-hosted security management platform. The new Remote Connect cloud service makes it even faster and easier to connect to the control panels by eliminating the need to change customer router settings, firewall rules or to use Domain Name Service (DNS) to access the systems remotely.

Netgear Wraps-Up Placemeter Acquisition, Bolsters Home Security Capabilities

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 27, 2016 8:28 pm Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics. Tags: acquisition, arlo, home security, Netgear, placemeter, video analytics.

Netgear Arlo HD Smart Wireless Home Security Camera System Unveiled (video)

NETGEAR®, a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses, and service providers announced that it has acquired Placemeter, Inc., an industry leader in computer vision analytics. Placemeter?s world-class engineering talent will be integrated into NETGEAR?s Arlo Smart Home Security team, and their proprietary computer vision algorithms will be used to build leading video analytics solutions for the Arlo platform.