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DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced today that its sophisticated technologies helped drive enhanced cooperation, strong security measures and robust communication between multiple agencies during the 2015 Boston Marathon. DVTEL Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) and associated cameras were used to safeguard more than 30,000 runners and nearly one million spectators along key race points and spectator viewing areas along the 26.2-mile course.

Synergy 3, the latest evolution of Synectics? field-proven command and control technology, is now conformant with the ONVIF Profile S. This allows compatibility with third party ONVIF Profile S conformant IP devices, such as cameras and encoders, and reflects Synectics? ongoing commitment to open architecture.

Apollo Video Technology (Apollo Video) has been honored for the fourth consecutive year by New Flyer Industries ULC (New Flyer) with a “gold” delivery performance rating. As Apollo Video approaches nearly 25,000 installations of its flagship RoadRunner™ digital video recording system in more than 375 transit agencies worldwide, accomplishments such as this support the company’s mission of nurturing quality partnerships.

From June 16 to June 18, 2015, IFSEC will take place in London, UK. Powered by BDT, the German system solution provider, Securvision will present their latest surveillance video storage solution SECUVAULT on stand C310 at IFSEC. Powered by BDT, the SECUVAULT video storage solution delivers exceptional video surveillance recording, storage, and management in one complete end-to-end solution.

By integrating removable and rugged RDX™ hard drive cartridges from Imation with SoleraTec?s innovative and modular Phoenix RSM™ video surveillance software, organizations now can deploy a solution purpose-built for medium and long-term video surveillance storage and maximize the security of their high-value data. The scalability, flexibility, and operational cost savings of using integrated multi-tiered storage platforms and multi-stream IP cameras provide a more affordable and easier to manage video surveillance retention solution.

Co-Founder and CEO Devin Chawda claims an advantage over his competitors with his range of Y-cam HomeMonitor cameras that offer free, secure cloud storage of video footage for the last seven days, whereas others charge additional fees for cloud storage.

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The Department of Homeland Security has scaled back the scope of contractor requirements for what would have been a nationwide license plate-scanning effort, amid continued uproar over the on-again-off-again project. The new system, announced last month, will compile license plate records from “at least 25 states” instead of all states, DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said in a May 1 modification of the contract requirements.

After Hill Country Memorial (HCM) raised security concerns with its outdated surveillance system, D-Link worked with them on the installation of 46 indoor and outdoor IP-cameras to provide a comprehensive campus-wide solution.

Mitek, the leading innovator of mobile capture and identity solutions for customer acquisition, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IDchecker, a global provider of cloud based identity document verification and facial recognition solutions, for an aggregate purchase price of up to $10.6 million, of which $5.85 million will be payable in cash, $2.75 million in Mitek common shares at the close of the acquisition, and, subject to the achievement of certain revenue and net income targets for IDchecker through September 30, 2016, up to an additional $2 million in Mitek common shares.

Wireless internet is becoming more and more indispensable nowadays, but with the rapidly increasing streaming content on the internet, retail store owners may need to think about how to provide faster wireless service to enhance user experience and satisfaction. So how do you maintain these wireless access points to ensure the highest performance and functionality for everyday use.

Morse Watchmans? new SmartKey Reader, recently introduced at ISC West, is saving users time and convenience by eliminating the need to add, update or remove keys at the cabinet. Now, users can simply insert a SmartKey into the SmartKey Reader to add new keys to the system, delete keys, or identify existing keys – all from a single location, making it even more convenient to manage keys.

Code Blue Corporation, the industry leading manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, is excited to announce that its SIP-based IP emergency speakerphones have been certified for the Sipelia communications management module for Security Center 5.3 from Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions.

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry’s trusted global partner for RFID solutions, today announced that its Guardian vandal-resistant and Gibraltar bullet-resistant contactless proximity card readers are ideal for installations where more durability is required than with a standard proximity reader. They are becoming big hits at schools, universities, correctional institutions, housing authorities, factories, hospitals and other locales where RFID proximity and smart card readers can take a beating.

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Delta vehicle access control systems are being implemented at dams, nuclear power plants, and other power generation sites, distribution centers and sub-stations because they meet the stringent standards recently set under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan for the energy sub-sector. The plan was instituted by the North American Electronic Reliability Corporation with backing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Securityhunter has been awarded a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Program Support Center (PSC). The MATOC was awarded through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for the PSC. The award is for a base year with four one year options, and is an enterprise?wide physical security and security system integration support services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

Steve Walker, president of the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response, called the Texas Police Chiefs Association?s definition of the term ?verified alarm? a big step for future conversations on alarm verification.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility.

China’s Central bank official says technology must be mature and regulations changed before public will be allowed to open accounts using facial-recognition technology. Banks will not be allowed to verify the identity of new customers using biometric information unless certain conditions are met, a central bank official says.