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Envysion®, a leading provider of cloud-based video driven business intelligence software to help companies deliver on their brand promise with instant, actionable video intelligence, is announcing a new vice president of engineering, as well as plans to hire 30 individuals in sales and technical roles in the next three months, a more than 33-percent increase in growth. The company will also move to a new, larger facility in Superior, Colorado, later this summer as it continues to expand to address customers? needs.

Our reliance on data and the potential pitfalls associated with managing it have given rise to the need for safeguards for the protection of information, particularly in Europe where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will soon come into force. GDPR is designed to harmonize the current data protection regulations across EU member states, with strict data compliance stipulations and the possibility of huge financial penalties for those who breach of the rules.

ImageWare Systems, Inc., a leader in mobile and cloud-based, multi-modal biometric identity management solutions, has been awarded patent number 2,588,078 by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and patent number 2005307863 by the Patent Office of Australia for technology used in the company?s multi-modal biometric ID and authorization system. This technology is marketed by ImageWare as the IWS Biometric Engine®. Imageware had also been previously awarded the patent on this technology in the United States.

The biometric cards, called Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs), are intended for government workers at the ports. The issue is that when the Department of Homeland Security decided to issue them after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, it failed to specify approved card readers or any meaningful guidelines on how they should be used, other than requiring that workers, truckers, and others involved in transportation related to the port had to have them.

A new procurement document reveals that the Los Angeles County sheriff?s department will outfit deputy officers with mobile facial recognition technology to identify people in the field, according to a report by Reveal News. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $3.5 million contract with DataWorks Plus LLC, which provides a seven-year extension to the sheriff?s current lease for Cognitec Systems? facial recognition equipment.

Called BS 16000 Security management – strategic and operational guidelines this latest guidance includes vocabulary, principles, and a framework for anyone within an organization’s security functions, either as a starting point or to review and improve existing security arrangements. As security advances —notably the growing capabilities for collecting and analysing data via a proliferating array of internet-connected devices— security management is now about so much more than simply reacting to threats and risks.

Securitech, the industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices, is promoting safe classroom security and warning of the dangers of door-blocking devices that cannot be opened from the outside by first responders. According to the National Association of State Fire Marshals, some of the proposed solutions for securing classroom doors in the event of a threatening situation ?may compromise aspects of life safety.?

The range of applications in video security continues to grow. Camera images fulfill ever more functions in addition to tradition tasks of securing buildings and premises. It is therefore not surprising that the number of cameras needed in an object can quickly exceed the previously customary order of magnitude for compact systems. However, large server systems are complex to install and expensive to maintain.

Hikvision?s SMART IP camera ranges are being boosted with four newly added 6 megapixel Ultra HD camera series that provides a total resolution of 3072 x 2048 at full frame rate to deliver spectacular images. With this immense of view, one 6MP camera covers the area of several conventional cameras. Similar to the DS-2CD4065F-(A) SMART box IP-camera that launched last year, all four of the new models feature industry-leading specifications and are powered by Hikvision?s signature SMART technologies.

Suprema, a leader in biometrics and security technology, has announced integration of Axxon Intellect PSIM software with Suprema biometric technology. The seamless integration leverages power of true identity and combines it with an intelligent video analytics platform to provide flexible, convenient and yet highly secure security system.

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) —the owners of Vivint home security firm— announced that private equity funds it manages have agreed to sell AlliedBarton to Wendel SE (EPA: MF) of Paris, France, for approximately $1.67 billion. The transaction is expected to close later this year, and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Convenience and simplicity are always the priorities for a project-based site. To have either an instant network connection or a temporary surveillance connection over a harsh environment can be mission critical and one is not allowed to spend too much time and cost waiting for cable deployment. To this end, AirLive is proud to expand its category of wireless networking equipment with the latest AirMax 4GW, a 4G/LTE outdoor gateway with WiFi, which features higher speeds and network sharing, mobility and security, and various management functions.

Salient Systems Corporation, a leader in video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce newly optimized PowerProtect NVR?s for a comprehensive video management solution. The PowerProtect platform extends the limits of operational capabilities of video surveillance systems. The PowerPro-R, in a newly designed 2U form factor supports up to 30TB RAID5 storage,

Urban mobility efficiency and its sustainability are all the buzz, both on major news outlets and within the urban transportation industry. Current efforts have been focused heavily on leveraging the Internet of Things and all the data that can be collected on a mass transit system to improve the efficacy of urban transport.

The Protection Bureau is pleased to announce that Mike Esmond, Jr. has joined our team as a Senior Security Consultant. Mike is a true security professional with over 16 years of electronic security experience.

iOmniscient, the leader in providing intelligent analytics solutions, is proud to announce our partnership with Ajilon, a leading Australian IT consultancy firm. iOmniscient’s smart solutions are offered hand-in-hand with Ajilon’s excellence in deployment of such solutions to ensure successful implementation of Smart Video, Sound, and Smell Analytics Systems.

As expectations towards emergency response change, further development of control rooms will be critical to handle the capabilities of future technologies. Along with changing legislation and initiatives such as Next Generation 911 and 112 and FirstNet, the market has become more dynamic, offering tremendous opportunity to suppliers who can enhance current technology.

The new MOBOTIX p25 6MP model is equipped with the brand-new 6-Megapixel Moonlight sensor technology, providing best low-light performance to cope with every indoor situation. The p25 is positioned extremely price competitive at 398? and represents with all included MOBOTIX features and the MOBOTIX VMS MxMC, one of the most attractive security solutions in the market.