News Source For The Physical Security Industry

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a worldwide leader in storage solutions, and Milestone Systems, the security industry leader in video management software, announced a partnership to deliver video surveillance solutions to businesses and consumers. The two companies will demonstrate these solutions at IFA Berlin, booth No. 103, Hall 11.2, Sept. 4 to 9; and at ASIS International, Anaheim, Calif., booth No. 3222, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

(ISC)2® announced its dedicated women in security sessions, general session speaker, and ASIS Women in Security Council Reception taking place during the co-located (ISC)2 Security Congress and ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits events September 28 ? October 1 in Anaheim, Ca.

This is a primer datasheet from Datasat Communications on remote network infrastructure for video surveillance that helps detail a strong IP surveillance network environment. Whether protecting a remote community or remote assets, effective surveillance is required to provide coverage over extended distances and often challenging terrain. Advances in IP traffic management technology allows for surveillance systems to become part of the same enterprise network infrastructure used for all voice and data communication needs.

Philadelphia City council?s committee on public safety, chaired by Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., conducted hearings June 8 of this year on a bill and a resolution that would increase surveillance cameras in the city, especially in commercial corridors and at establishments that serve alcohol. Bill 15006, dubbed the Shane Montgomery Bill, would require every special occupancy licensee to install a surveillance camera outside each public exit.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, announced Version 4.7 NetBox software featuring a new, icon-based user interface and other enhancements. Version 4.7 simplifies the NetBox user experience with streamlined workflows and one-click access to key system functionality, making event and alarm monitoring, video surveillance, system management and setup activities faster and easier to navigate.

The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of machine vision cameras, has just announced the immediate availability of new industrial cameras with the Sony Full HD WDR Sensor IMX236. With integrated WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) and a resolution from VGA to Full HD, these cameras are especially suited to demanding applications in microscopy, production automation, quality assurance, logistics, medicine, and security applications.

Razberi Technologies, a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications, announces its manufacturer representative agreement with Bassett Sales Corporation, an expert in security solutions serving Arizona, Hawaii, southern California and southern Nevada, and authorizing it to promote and sell the razberi™ ServerSwitch™.

BCDVideo and On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) have partnered together to provide a complete software and hardware appliance for security integrators. The BCDVideo Orion Series will provide a complete catalog of turn-key solutions, all pre-loaded with Ocularis 5.0 ? Professional.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce its upgraded V3.5 software designed to manage all of ZKTeco’s standalone readers. The V3.5 user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, install, operate and maintain the system. ZKAccess V3.5 seamlessly syncs both user and device information between the computer, panels and readers.

The new beacon-based application allows retailers to not only accurately count, observe and measure the paths of shoppers and associates, but also determine when shopper-associate interactions occur, how often, in what duration and the affect on conversion and other key performance indicators. Retailers can integrate this hardware-agnostic RetailNext solution regardless of their existing traffic counting technology and infrastructure.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 8.1 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions. A highlight of this release is support for Digital Barriers? TVI wireless video streaming that contains a patent-protected codec which dynamically adjusts video image resolution and pixel density to fit the quality of bandwidth available for video transmission.

Vigilant Technology, a BATM Company and provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and security solutions, and Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announce the integration of Vigilant?s NetVR recording software platform with the real-time event detection capabilities of savVi, Agent Vi?s video analytics platform.

D-Link® announced immediate availability of its Wi-Fi Water Sensor (DCH-S160), a compact device that plugs into an open power outlet and alerts users with a loud siren whenever it comes in contact with water. In addition to the audible siren with six different customizable tones, customers will also get push notifications with the free mydlink® Home app on their smartphones or tablet to ensure they?re aware of a water leak no matter their location.

NJ Transit, New Jersey?s public transportation corporation, has selected Apollo Video Technology (Apollo Video) to provide video recording systems with Railhead Corporation?s inward facing cameras for the agency?s fleet of locomotives and rail car cabs. Coinciding with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation, the installation of inward facing cameras will aid in accident investigations and operator performance monitoring by transit agency management.

IC Realtime, a manufacturer of video surveillance technology, has just launched ICMyCloud, a convenient and secure off-site video surveillance storage option for residential and commercial applications. Compatible with the brand?s video surveillance cameras and recorders, the service starts at $7.99 per month per channel, with up-charges for various storage options.

(ISC)²® (“ISC-squared”) the largest not-for-profit body of certified information and software security professionals worldwide with nearly 110,000 members, announced its concern about U.S. Senate Amendment S.2549 to S.754 —Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015— that requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to develop a certification for existing cybersecurity and information assurance education programs.

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announced that Foodbank of the Rockies (FBR), located in Denver, Colorado, has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP-cameras. iCAM Video Management Solutions, Inc., a security integrator, has been instrumental in providing design and installation expertise for FBR since they first installed their security system in 2008.

Westinghouse Security?s Nucli is the world?s most advanced smart lock. Features, such as fingerprint recognition, PIN code entry, camera and voice communication, voicemail, and auto?locking, ?put Nucli at the center of both security and home automation solutions.

The Breezy Point, Minnesota Police Department has joined the ever-growing roster of law enforcement agencies using the popular PlateSmart Mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR or ALPR) software-only solution for law and traffic enforcement. The Breezy Point Police Department, which deployed PlateSmart?s solutions just recently, is reporting stellar results, including the warrant arrest of a criminal offender on only the second day of use for the software.

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, announced today that the company?s Evolution 05 MP camera line has achieved ONVIF Profile S conformance. Conformance with the ONVIF specification enables the Evolution camera suite to be integrated with a wide range of Video Management Systems (VMS) from other manufacturers that also meet ONVIF specifications.