News Source For The Physical Security Industry

ASIS attendees are encouraged to visit Open Options at Booth 3047 to experience the latest in access control software —Open Options? DNA Fusion V6.4— on its various platforms and to see how the latest integrations enhance the overall access control software solutions.

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry’s trusted global partner for RFID solutions, today announced that data rich AutoDesk? Revit? BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects for Farpointe Data contactless card readers and long range receivers are now available on the ARCAT.com website. ARCAT is a major publisher of building product information. Anyone can use these objects at no charge.

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China provided a watchful eye over the Chinese Military Parade in Beijing on September 3rd. Beijing’s massive military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of World War II featured hundreds of pieces of new military equipment and about 12,000 troops.

Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announces their sponsorship of the Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory at Washington D.C.?s Capitol Technology University. As an industry technology partner to the school?s Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center (CICPC), Quantum Secure?s pioneering predictive analysis solutions and physical identity and access management (PIAM) SAFE solutions are installed throughout the lab for learning and research purposes as well as being a core segment of the lab curriculum.

OnSSI and Spectra Logic have formed a technology partnership designed to deliver the advanced performance and functionality of OnSSI?s Ocularis 5 Video Management System (VMS) combined with Spectra Logic?s Spectra Verde Network Attached Storage (NAS) platform. The combined solution delivers industry-leading VMS and storage technology providing long term retention of video surveillance data at an affordable price point for end users.

Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, has announced the appointment of Peter McKee as Regional Business Development Manager, Europe to continue its strategy of growth across the region. McKee, a highly regarded and experienced executive with over 15 years within the IP based security industry joins following senior roles at MOBOTIX, Arecont Vision, and CRAS Systems.

Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company (Nasdaq: NTK) and a leader in the security, health and wellness, and home control markets, announced that the Numera Libris mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS) is now supported by Security Central and A.P.I. Monitoring services. Numera Libris is immediately available to all Security Central and A.P.I. Monitoring partners in the U.S.

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces a native integration with Kantech EntraPass access control system for immediate response to events. exacqVision version 7.2 video management system (VMS) software also includes setup indicators, a new list search mode, push notifications in Exacq mobile and alert configuration in Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision Enterprise network video recorders (NVRs).

Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest vendors of video management software (VMS) in 2014 in a market worth almost $1.1 billion. These two companies have been the largest vendors of VMS for the past six years but there have been big changes in the rankings of other top ten vendors during this time. Netposa, Hikvision, Avigilon, and Huawei are all companies that have gained share.

Hoyos Labs LLC filed a lawsuit in New York federal court against EyeVerify Inc. alleging that EyeVerify violated state and federal law by misleading consumers about how its biometric solution, Eyeprint ID, identifies users, according to a report by Law 360.

Dallmeier’s new DF5200HD-DN/IR Nightline has been developed with special attention to difficult light and environmental conditions for 24-hour video surveillance. By using the most advanced sensor and encoder technology, the DF5200HD-DN/IR sets new standards in camera technology.

The Australian federal government will invest A$18.5 million in a new law enforcement facial recognition system called the National Facial Biometric Matching Capability. The move comes a couple weeks after it was revealed that the Australian government is expected to roll out a new biometric system next year that will allow law enforcement agencies to share facial images amongst themselves.

Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, in partnership with audio classification developer Sound Intelligence, announced the launch of its new Gunshot Detector. This is the second solution to be added to Louroe?s advanced audio analytic suite.

In recent conflicts (e.g. Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Gaza) , wherever the U.S., NATO, Israel and other nations have overwhelming combat power, their adversaries (e.g., Al-Qaeda, Taliban, ISIS, Hamas, Hezbollah) resorted to a much more primitive combat strategy, the use of underground tunnels and structures. The challenge posed by these clandestine tunnels and underground structures is the key to the emergence of transformational counter-terror technologies and tactics. The maturity and deployment of these technologies are forecasted to alter the asymmetric landscape of subterranean warfare into a symmetric encounter.

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced that a recent IHS Technology research report identified Fastlane® as the market share leader for intra-building speedgates in the United States. The Market for Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment ? 2015 report reveals the Americas market grew at a healthy 19.2 percent combined annual growth rate since 2012.

Altronix continues to lead the industry in power and transmission technologies with release of the company?s innovative LINQ™ Communication Technology. LINQ provides remote IP access to real-time data by monitoring power and devices to keep systems up and running at optimal levels. LINQ is simple and easy to implement and works with both Altronix and other manufacturers? IP and analog products.

Pelco by Schneider Electric announced that they have opened their second world-class demo room with integration power players, Avaya and Siemon, providing a powerful, fully integrated experience, as well as 24/7 access to the companies? top-line video security products, systems, and solutions. This demo facility is centrally located at the Avaya Executive Briefing Center in Coppell, Texas.

Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products, a business unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., launched the IKS-WR7412 IP dome camera that delivers high-definition video in challenging outdoor applications, right out of the box. Twenty-four IR illuminators lend themselves to the capture of fine details in outdoor scenes with limited or non-uniform illumination. Add the fact that the camera is easy to install with its ONVIF compliance and 802.3af PoE, and you’ve got the perfect outdoor surveillance solution.

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, offers a new full line of network video recording systems catering to a wide range of surveillance demands. Equipped with RAID protection and hot swappable hard disks, the Surveon tower SMR series gives system integrators professional megapixel solutions with high performance, reliability, and scalability.