News Source For The Physical Security Industry

A Fort Worth, Texas, company that is using license plate and facial recognition technology to provide data to third parties recently raised $110 million in funding. Vigilant Solutions filed three documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, showing raises of $49.5 million, $49.5 million and $11 million, respectively.

In the midst of industry maneuvering, IPConfigure fires back with the acquisition of a cannon and charges to the front of the VMS field with its Orchid Video Management Software. This strategic campaign to defend independent and open solutions in the video surveillance industry has quickly gained ground and established Orchid as a leading VMS platform.

At ISC West, Spectra Logic unveiled a new global division: Spectra Video Surveillance, and simultaneously announced Spectra NVR3™, a first to market, enterprise class, fully integrated, video management software (VMS) with intelligent analytics and multi-tiered storage solution.

??AirLive has a new portfolio of fisheye IP-cameras: FE-501OD for external surveillance and FE-201DM / FE-501DM for internal applications. These models with 2- and 5-megapixel sensors provide a high quality image with the fisheye lens that allows you to monitor a much larger area than a conventional camera.

The gateway to your soul – now accessible from 40 feet away. With the help of high-resolution cameras and the light from near-infrared wavelength band, the iris scanner from Carnegie Mellon University’s Biometrics Center is able to scan and register an individual’s iris from a distance of 40 feet.

Two Xtralis solutions received prestigious awards at ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the USA. VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD) won the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) Best in Fire & Life Safety Award, and the HeiTel 4G Body-Worn Nano streaming video transmitter received an Honorable Mention.

Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology, has announced that Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Axis Communications and its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller through ENTERTECH SYSTEMS’ BioConnect 3.0 identity management platform. This new integration helps enterprises around the world successfully deploy access control systems with leading biometric technology.

AvaLAN Wireless, leaders in secure, fail-proof wireless connectivity, today announced the development of its new repeater node technology. The new system will provide both redundancy and additional reach, not currently available in a standard point to multipoint systems. The repeater node system will help extend range by connecting several repeaters enabling hopping from device to device. The Repeater node system also provides carrier-strength redundancy through a multiple networking paths. If one connection goes down, it will be instantly rerouted.

The team at CheckMy.Camera is providing a mobile app that performs a number of system checks to ensure cameras are operating and recording properly. The software is designed to provide peace of mind that your cameras are not just online but actually recording video as they should.

Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced it continues to establish new benchmarks in PIAM (physical identity and access management) solutions with the introduction of SAFE Predictive Security Software here at ISC West. This newest addition to Quantum Secure?s product line analyzes identity and security data from systems and applies both operational and risk-based analytics to provide a clear understanding of security operations and risks.

Theia Technologies will demonstrate the first prototype of its new TL410 4-10mm, 12.4 megapixel, IR corrected 4K lens at ISC West 2015 in booth 4061. The new lens is designed for the popular 1/ 1.7″ 4K image sensors or smaller to resolve the 1.85 micron size pixels.

Along with continued growth and the expansion of surveillance applications, the demand for more efficient, intelligent and cost-effective surveillance systems keeps increasing. Committed to delivering the most advanced surveillance solutions to its valued global customers, VIVOTEK, the world leading network camera brand, has forged a strategic cooperation with Genetec, Inc., a global unified IP security solutions provider. VIVOTEK is announcing this week the integration of its cameras to support Stratocast, Genetec?s cloud-based video surveillance service, and upcoming support for its H.265 cameras in Genetec Security Center.

Israel Interior Minister Gilad Erdan is presenting legislation to enforce a mandatory national biometric identification system, according to a report by Israel National News.

Initially passed by the Knesset in December 2009, the Biometric Database Law mandates the collection of fingerprints and facial images from all Israeli residents, as well as integrating these biometric details in domestic ID cards and national passports.

Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, is pleased to announce that CEO Richard Brent, has been elected to the Security Industry Association?s (SIA) Board of Directors. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge in audio security and over a decade of experience in government affairs to SIA?s leadership.

The National Shoplifting Prevention Organization (NSPO), a nonprofit organization of major Japanese retail businesses, is considering developing a biometric database to share facial recognition data in order to combat shoplifting across Japan, according to a report by The Japan News.

The NSPO said it would consider allowing retail stores to share the facial data with other stores in the same industry or other establishments in the region.

SightLogix, the established leader for smart thermal camera security systems, announces the integration of its SightTracker GPS-based auto tracking PTZ controller with Axis Communications? IP-based dome network cameras. The integration, which combines SightLogix accurate, long-range detection with AXIS Q60-E Series, delivers a complete security solution for protecting perimeters and outdoor assets.

One of the most important, but sometimes overlooked aspects of any video installation is network uptime. However, if end users want to take a look under the hood of their IP video network, they currently have to cobble together different tools provided by their video management software or IT systems to be able to determine if all of their cameras are functioning properly.

Avigilon Corporation (TSX:AVO), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, is showcasing the security industry?s first single-sensor 7K (30-megapixel) security camera at the ISC West 2015 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Delivering stunning image detail, the 7K HD Pro camera simultaneously provides maximum scene coverage while minimizing bandwidth and storage consumption, redefining the industry standard for high-resolution imaging. Avigilon also announced the release of the 6K (24 MP) HD Pro camera.