News Source For The Physical Security Industry

At present, new application requirements for public safety agencies are driving backhaul capacity to greater levels. To meet these requirements, the initiation of dedicated 700MHz LTE spectrum is playing a very important role. Adopting the dynamic 700MHz LTE network coverage allows public safety agencies to accommodate various data intensive applications including video surveillance, high speed internet access, video conferencing and IP voice services. All of these services help ensure that public safety agencies? can enhance their performance, security, and timing/accuracy.

Redvision provides a software development kit (SDK) to allow NVR and VMS manufacturers to integrate and control its new Full HD RVX-IP30? PTZ and dome camera range. The SDK is presented in exactly the format control system developers require for comprehensive integration of all PTZ functionality.

In a partnership with UTC Building & Industrial Systems India, HCL Infosystems said it will provide security solutions for customers in the country. Seeing the potential of security products in the ongoing projects like Digital India and smart cities, HCL Infosystems will work with UTC Building & Industrial Systems India to distribute video surveillance, access control and building management solutions for customers.

BluB?X Security Inc., a leading provider of cloud based physical security solutions announced today that Perry Levine, former Sr. Director Business Development, Security Product Portfolio at Siemens Industry Inc., has joined BluB?X to further drive strategic growth initatives for the company.

At the FBI Annual Training Conference and Exhibition, Smartvue? Corporation announced that it will provide cloud-based video surveillance technology for the new Microsoft? Advanced Patrol Platform (MAPP). Equipped with cutting edge hardware, software, Windows OS, Azure cloud integration, and a mobile Smartvue video surveillance solution, MAPP will modernize today’s police cars.

DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: DIRV), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, today announced plans for its body-worn cameras and other security related products to be connected to America’s largest 4G LTE network.

Privacy campaigners have secured significant concessions in a key report into surveillance by the British security agencies published on Tuesday. The 132-page report, A Democratic Licence To Operate, which Nick Clegg commissioned last year in the wake of revelations by the US whistleblower Edward Snowden, acknowledges the importance of privacy concerns.

Health data security and patient engagement are top priorities for the nation’s hospitals, according to results of the 17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired? Survey, released today by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

View Systems designs, develops, and markets computer software and hardware associated with surveillance systems capabilities. The View Systems product line-up includes ViewScan Concealed Weapons Detection System which is best described as a walk-through concealed weapons detector leveraging data sensing technology to determine the location, size, and number of concealed weapons on a person or within their belongings.

The North American perimeter security market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2014 to 2019. Although the U.S. holds the larger shares in the North American perimeter security market, Canada and Mexico are expected to grow considerably. The growth of perimeter security market in this region is driven by the need of security against terrorist?s activities, government regulations, and requirement of reducing manpower cost.

ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Professional Alarms, Inc. of Clarksville, Tenn. The purchase adds over 3,000 accounts to ADS? Middle Tennessee customer base, growing one of their largest markets to approximately 18,000 accounts. The acquisition is comprised of 70% residential accounts and 30% commercial accounts.

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 NetVR® 600 video management system, the newest addition to S2 Security?s product ecosystem. Ideal for mid-sized businesses and distributed enterprises with RAID storage requirements, S2 NetVR 600 makes real-time video monitoring and recorded video playback accessible from a client, web browser, or mobile app.

A civil trial arising out of what is believed to be the biggest prescription drug theft in American history has been adjourned until October 19 to accommodate the request of Tyco Integrated Security, f/k/a ADT (NYSE: TYC) to depose Amed Villa, a burglary-gang member in prison awaiting sentencing for the crime. Previously, the trial had been set to begin July 20. The litigation could have impact on both cyber-security and traditional security, which are increasingly integrated. The judge also denied last-ditch attempts by litigation defendant ADT / Tyco to avert trial by challenging the Court?s decision on the law applicable to the alleged security breach.

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, today announced that Phoenix Loss Prevention, a long-time integrator partner, has donated a 3xLOGIC remote surveillance camera system to the Fayetteville (GA) Police Department. Phoenix Loss Prevention is a Fayetteville consulting, investigation and security systems business, and the business owner, Paul Moore, his wife Sharon as well as their daughter Katie Connolly and son Chris Moore had become weary of the negative publicity being directed at law enforcement over the past several months. So, they decided to act in a proactive way to bring positive attention to their local police department.

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced that Oregon State University relies on Vanderbilt?s Security Management System (SMS) to provide access control for its 100,000-square-foot Austin Hall. The state-of-the-art facility for students and faculty members houses 21 project rooms, 10 classrooms, 10 faculty conference rooms, IT closets, a four-room research suite, a mailroom, and an assortment of event spaces.

Without public notice, Los Angeles County law enforcement officials are building a massive database of biometric information, including iris scans. If you’re stopped by a sheriff’s deputy in Los Angeles County, get ready to have your photo taken. The sheriff’s department will equip deputies with mobile facial recognition technology to expand the largest biometric database outside of the FBI, according to procurement documents.

Seagate?s Global Customer Insights team surveyed nearly 1,100 system integrators and enterprise IT executives across a wide range of industries in November 2014 to find out how organizations throughout the world are thinking about and using video surveillance footage to improve operations, security and other aspects of their business.

PureTech Systems®, a leader in geospatial video analytics, announced that its PureActiv® video analytics solution now integrates with Lockheed Martin?s SENTRYSTAR surveillance system. The integration allows users of SENTRYSTAR to utilize advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size, and real location (3D-latitude, longitude, and elevation).

The DVS 800 IPS is a compact and versatile SEDOR® video analysis server appliance. The proven platform of VideoNetBox® II is used as hardware. The SEDOR Analysis Server software for analysis as well as the Smavia Recording Server software for recording are already installed ex works. The DVS 800 IPS supports the analysis of up to four IP video channels and the recording of up to eight IP video channels.

A Leading manufacturer of industrial and embedded computers, Logic Supply, has released the first ever rugged mobile NVR certified by Milestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, for use with their XProtect® VMS platform. The new Logic Supply MX1000 Rugged Mobile NVR offers a dependable alternative to other digital recording hardware, with the advantages of an extended operating temperature range, a completely fanless and ventless chassis, low power requirements, and variable power capabilities for transportation applications.