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DJI Hires David Hansell To Expand Drone Policy Advocacy

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 19, 2018 2:50 am Categories: Accreditation, Corporate News. Tags: David Hansell, DJI, Drone Policy, Jordan Gross.

DJI has hired aviation policy expert David Hansell as Public Policy Manager, helping guide the development of drone laws and regulations to ensure they help America take full advantage of the benefits of drones. David will join DJI?s growing team of public policy and standards professionals worldwide, led by DJI Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman, to advocate on behalf of drone users for reasonable, risk-based regulations for unmanned aircraft systems, and to collaborate on safety and security solutions.

Milestone Systems Highlights Platform And Community Approach At Security Essen

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 19, 2018 2:47 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs, VMS Software. Tags: Christian Ringler, Husky X2, Milestone Systems, Security Essen’s, X8.

Milestone Systems will showcase their world-class hardware and software at this year?s Security Essen in Germany. Milestone Systems is an open platform VMS provider with 1,800+ solution partners across the globe. Eleven of these partners will be at Milestone?s booth in Essen to show how they have created high quality solutions using Milestone?s open platform approach. Visit Security Essen?s Hall 5, booth 5F10 to learn more about the game-changing power of intelligent video systems and see new, cutting-edge propositions from the Milestone partner community.

Ava Group Selected To Safeguard The Indian Ministry Of Defence Closed Data Network

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 18, 2018 11:59 pm Categories: Cyber Security, Military. Tags: Ava Group, Chris Fergus, Global Cybersecurity Centre, Kevin Berry, The Indian Ministry Of Defence.

India Ministry of Defence

AVA group announced that an Ava Group Company solution has been selected to protect a major military closed data network from the threat of tampering and tapping. The project to deploy its fibre optic intrusion detection and location solution is valued at around US$11m and asserts Ava Group?s status as a world leader in data network protection. The principal task of this project supports The Ministry of Defence in India, who has the responsibility to protect its closed user group data network which is one of the largest in the world and used by more than one million military personnel.

Milestone Delivers Best In Class NVR Performance With New X Series

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 18, 2018 11:51 pm Categories: NVRs / DVRs, VMS Software. Tags: Husky X2, Husky X8, Milestone Systems, NVR.

Milestone Husky Series NVRs

Milestone Systems is announcing the Milestone Husky X2 and X8 NVR hardware platform with scalable VMS. These products give the Milestone community the possibility to design small or very large business video solutions using the Milestone Husky X-series NVR?s as scalable high-performance building blocks. This keeps the total cost of ownership down as less hardware is need for a given installation compared to of-the-shelf standard servers. Less hardware means lower operational costs as fewer servers are needed.

Cobalt Robotics Unveils Leak And Spill Detection Technology At GSX

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 18, 2018 11:41 pm Categories: Autonomous Security, Technologies. Tags: Cobalt Robotics, Dr. Travis Deyle, GSX, Leak Detection, spill detection.

Cobalt Robotics will unveil its new leak and spill detection sensing capabilities as part of the Global Security Exchange, one of the largest tradeshows and conferences to showcase the latest security technologies. At last year?s event, previously called the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Cobalt Robotics was the recipient of the 2017 Judges Choice Award, the highest honor available as part of the ASIS Accolades Award program.

Agent Vi Expands Its Deep Learning Powered Video Analytics To The Enterprise Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 18, 2018 11:38 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: agent video intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Deep learning, GSX, innoVi Enterprise.

agent-Vi Innovi anomaly detection

Agent Video Intelligence announced the launch of innoVi Enterprise, an innovative Deep Learning-powered video analytics software designed to meet the high-end security and safety needs of multiple vertical sectors. innoVi Enterprise includes a comprehensive suite of real-time detection rules as well as an autonomous real-time Anomaly Detection capability. Powered by Deep Learning technology, innoVi Enterprise boasts a highly accurate object classification methodology that learns to accurately classify and distinguish between various object types such as persons, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, buses and static objects.

OnSSI VMS Innovations And Partnerships To Take Center Stage At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:36 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: ConvergenceTP, CyberExtruder, E2800, E5700, Jemez Technology, Ken LaMarca, NetApp, Ocularis 5.6.

OnSSI Ocularis 5

OnSSI will be showcasing its newly released Ocularis 5.6 Video Management Software (VMS) with demonstrations of advanced solutions incorporating innovative technologies from several industry leading partners at GSX 2018. Industry Leading Technology Partners Include ConvergenceTP, CyberExtruder, Jemez Technology and NetApp. The integration between C2P and OnSSI?s Ocularis 5.6 provides vital information to assist operators assessing emerging situations, better enabling them to choose the most appropriate course of action.

K-12 Market Deployments Of Sielox Access And Emergency Notification Solutions Continue To Accelerate

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:26 pm Categories: Access Control, Campus Security. Tags: CLASS, Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System, Karen Evans, Ms. Evans, Sielox LLC.

Sielox LLC entered unchartered waters when company management made the decision to take its innovative approach to access control for commercial and industrial applications and apply it towards the development of a new and more efficient means of emergency notification and protection for the K-12 market. The result of this important work was the release of its groundbreaking CLASS^™ (Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System) product in 2014.

Boon Edam Is All About Tailgating Prevention At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:20 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, BoonConnect, Circlelock, GSX, Tourlock 180+90, turnstile.

Boon Edam announced they are emphasizing the theme of tailgating at the GSX exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from September 25-27. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor of the show. Access technologies are critical for granting or denying entry to secure areas within a building. However, these solutions are only effective at mitigating tailgating when coupled with security entrances. This complete solution ensures only one person enters per valid authorization.

Ron Rothman Joins SightLogix Board Of Directors

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:14 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: John Romanowich, Ron Rothman, SightLogix.

Ron Rothman, a prominent industry veteran with a longstanding record of building and transforming security businesses, has joined SightLogix?s board of directors. Ron brings over thirty years of security leadership to SightLogix, rising from inside sales to president of the Honeywell Security Group & ADI Distribution, a global $3 Billion strategic business unit within Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions. Most recently, Ron served as senior vice president of sales and business development for AFA Protective Systems, Inc.

Milestone XProtect Gets Smarter And More Secure

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:12 pm Categories: VMS Software. Tags: Axis cameras, milestone, XProtect 2018 R3.

Milestone Systems announces XProtect 2018 R3 to be released October 2. With this third release in 2018, Milestone is continuing to respond to the demands from the partner community. We live in an ever-changing world, and the frequent release cycle ensures that the needs of Milestone stakeholders are rapidly met. With the 2018 R3 product version and Device Pack 9.9a, users can benefit from an extended event list, allowing them to make use of all the event features the camera has to offer.

Lenel?s OnGuard Version 7.5 Delivers Powerful Enhancements

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:08 pm Categories: Cloud, Cyber Security, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, Jeff Stanek, lenel, OnGuard 7.5.

Lenel offers an extensive set of new features and utilities with the introduction of OnGuard^?version 7.5. The enhanced OnGuard 7.5 access control solution deepens Lenel?s focus on unification, mobility, cybersecurity and cloud compatibility with platform updates, including enriched browser clients and a next-generation visitor management suite ?– all adding to its already substantial capabilities. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Transition Networks Brings PoE Security Expertise To GSX

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 8:02 pm Categories: Network. Tags: GlenNiece Kutsch, PoE, Power over Ethernet, Transition Networks.

Transition Networks Gigabit Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet ++ Switch

Transition Networks announced it will showcase its Self-Enclosed, Managed Hardened Gigabit Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet ++ (PoE++) Switch at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) event. New Switch Features Wireless Capabilities to Ease Installation of Security Surveillance Networks. The switch is optimized for easy set-up and maintenance of outdoor security camera networks through the inclusion of a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio for remote access to the switch and near-field communication (NFC) for mass pre-configuration of switches prior to powering up or connecting the switches.

Iris ID iCAM Enrollment Integrated With AMAG Technology?s Symmetry Enterprise

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 17, 2018 7:52 pm Categories: Access Control, Biometrics. Tags: AMAG Technology, GSX, iCAM 7S, Iris ID, Symmetry Enterprise Access Control.

iCAM 7 Series

Symmetry Enterprise is designed for large organizations with complex security requirements. It supports unlimited card readers, cardholders and clients and allows users to control security from one location. The native integration of the iCAM enrollment process allows users to seamlessly enroll employees for a second layer of authentication at key entry points. The Iris ID system also helps protect employee privacy by storing the biometric data separate from AMAG?s biographic data.

Convergint Technologies Integrates Pass Standards To Help Schools Increase Security Nationwide

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 16, 2018 8:40 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: convergint technologies, PASS safety standards, The STEP Up program, Tony Varco.

Convergint Integrates PASS Standards

Convergint Technologies announced the integration of PASS safety standards for K-12 schools served by the worldwide systems integrator?s STEP Up program. The STEP Up program —standing for secure, train, educate and protect— launched June 8 as part of Convergint?s annual social responsibility day. Via STEP Up, Convergint provides security upgrades to underserved K-12 schools across the country.

Police Leverages Technology And University Alliance To Treat Virtual Roll Call Briefing

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 14, 2018 2:00 am Categories: Campus Security, Law Enforcement, Technologies. Tags: BOLO, Pinecrest, Samuel Ceballos Jr, virtual roll call.

Pinecrest police officers now receive roll call briefing information via a web-based application – an initiative that uses technology to better relate to the incoming workforce and increase efficiency. Technology has touched most police procedures, but one that has not changed much in 40 years is the roll call briefing. Police Chief Samuel Ceballos, Jr. presented the virtual roll call idea to the Florida International University School of Computing and Information Sciences senior class. He proposed they develop the digital solution for their Capstone Project, and they accepted the challenge.

S2 Magic Monitor Version 6.1 Introduces Internet-streamed TV, More Forensics Capabilities

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 14, 2018 1:50 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: John L. Moss, S2 Magic Monitor 6.1, S2 Security.

Release expands media options for optimal situational awareness and enhances advanced video forensics user experience. S2 Security announced S2 Magic Monitor Version 6.1. With a range of media options that now includes Internet-streamed TV as well as enhancements to Magic Monitor Forensics, S2 Magic Monitor Version 6.1 is the most flexible, versatile solution for security operations and enterprise-wide communication.

LifeSafety Power Sets Sights On GSX 2018 With Product Releases And Booth Enhancements

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 13, 2018 7:04 am Categories: Product Focus. Tags: C●CURE 9000, Global Security Exchange, GSX, LifeSafety Power.

LifeSafety-Power-ProWire-Unified-Power-Systems

LifeSafety Power Inc. heads to the Global Security Exchange (formerly ASIS International Conference and Exhibits), September 24 through 27 in Las Vegas, riding the coattails of recent product awards and groundbreaking innovation in power, security and access control. With continued advancements created by LifeSafety Power in intelligent networking, users can now get a real-time look at the health of power-connected solutions across an enterprise or single location.

iluminar CEO Eddie Reynolds To Serve As Ambassador For IoT Now Conference

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 13, 2018 6:36 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: CEOs, CISOs, Eddie Reynolds, IOT, IT managers, network operations managers.

iluminar announced that CEO Eddie Reynolds has been selected as an ambassador for the 2018 IoT Now Applications in Connectivity Conference. The seminar will take place Sept. 19, 2018 in the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Va. IoT Now will welcome CEOs, CISOs, IT managers, network operations managers, facilities managers and other senior executives from various companies in manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure.

New Security Research Reveals Password Inadequacy A Top Threat

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 13, 2018 2:23 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Corey Nachreiner, Internet Security Report, WatchGuard Technologies.

WatchGuard Q2 2018 Report screenshot

WatchGuard^® Q2 2018 Internet Security Report uncovers cybercriminals? heightened use of credential-focused attacks, the continued prevalence of malicious Office documents, and more. WatchGuard Technologies announced the findings of its Internet Security Report for Q2 2018, which explores the latest security threats affecting small to midsize businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises. The new research from the WatchGuard Threat Lab revealed that 50 percent of government and military employee LinkedIn passwords were weak enough to be cracked in less than two days.