Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is featuring its new RS485 Remote Readers with Turbo485 polling speed here at Intersec 2015. Unlike conventional RS485 access control readers, the new solution from Galaxy with Turbo485 delivers data polling speeds up to 10X greater than conventional 485 readers.
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Building on an already robust commitment to the Middle East and North Africa regions, IDIS announced the appointment of a new General Manager and Regional Sales Manager with dedicated Middle East responsibilities, and touted the opening of the IDIS Middle East headquarters in Dubai?s Silicon Oasis. IDIS made the announcements at Intersec 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Convergint Technologies announced the acquisition of Beacon Security and Communications Solutions, a leading provider of physical security systems and services in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Beacon is a value-added security solutions provider serving global Fortune 500 companies.
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Honeywell announced today that Ron Rothman, who has been with the company for 30 years, has retired. David Paja, 45, will take over as president of Honeywell Security Group on Jan. 19.
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Thanks to 3SI Security System’s newly enhanced NextGen3 Asset Tracker™, criminals will face greater obstacles when trying to steal protected items. Asset Tracker is a GPS tracking device that allows police to safely track criminals and help recover assets.
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Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that no bullets penetrated a Delta bullet-proof guard booth in a downtown Austin shooting. Early in the morning of November 28 (2014), a gunman started shooting up the recently opened federal courthouse, the Mexican consulate and the Austin Police Department headquarters. In the middle of the melee was standing a Delta bullet-proof guard booth.
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Viscount Systems (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, has been awarded its third U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology?s already strong intellectual property foundation. U.S. Patent 8907763 B2 outlines the system and method for mustering individuals during an emergency using mobile devices.
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Honeywell expanded its line of HDZ Series PTZ cameras by adding analog technology that gives companies more affordable options to augment their video surveillance systems. The newest analog HDZ PTZ camera offers image quality and features comparable to the line’s IP-cameras, including indoor/outdoor zoom and 360-degree capabilities.
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At the Intersec show in Dubai next week, Airlive will showcase the company’s latest surveillance networking solution products and will also present a live demo on Independent Motion Investigation analytics via the Core NVR, IP-camera, and speed dome solution.
Video surveillance has grown increasingly popular around the world and has extended from office environments to production environments, from indoor to outdoor, and from local to remote.
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Tyco Security Products announced that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance?s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers.
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Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development.
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Xtralis announced they are working in cooperation with the London City Police in exploring technology solutions that will allow live transmission of video and audio from central monitoring locations of police vehicles and officer-worn vests so that tactical decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently to respond to threats around London.
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Open platform IP video management software (VMS) from world-leading provider Milestone Systems is improving safety and public services in eight cities around Minnesota?s largest metropolis. Minneapolis/St. Paul is the most populous area in the state with a sprawl of more than 3,000,000 people. Eight cities here covering more than 200 square miles have formed a valuable circle of relationships by connecting their video surveillance to protect citizens and quickly resolve incidents that can cross between their borders.
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In a new book by well-known Australian author, inventor, and video surveillance technology expert Vlado Damjanovski The Panomera® Effect: A new camera technology by Dallmeier the author discusses, among other topics, the concept of the multifocal sensor technology and its advantages for installation. The book also deals with aspects such as depth of field, picture quality, low light, and dynamic range.
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While the aviation industry has implemented strict security screening regulations, cruise ship security screening remains relatively soft in comparison. This is expected to change as the United States Coast Guard looks to increase screening requirements for passengers and their baggage in 2015.
The US Coast Guard recently announced plans to standardize passenger security screening procedures at cruise ship terminals throughout the United States with the creation of the Terminal Screening Program (TSP).
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Many cities globally continue to become more congested, driving increased investment into off-street parking facilities. In recent years, automated number plate recognition (ANPR) [aka LPR] cameras and software have started to be used as part of the overall solution which also includes barriers, payment machines, and loop detectors. The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket payments, where a license plate can be looked up in the system to verify entry times, or for security purposes.
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The University of York launched CriticalArc?s SafeZone to provide round-the-clock safety reassurance to students and staff. York is the first University in the Russell Group to roll out the simple-to-use, free application designed to help those on campus to summon security or safety assistance via their mobile phones. The SafeZone system allows security or first aid personnel to pinpoint the location where help is needed.
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VIVOTEK has announced the launch of the world?s first L2 PoE Gigabit network switch with IP surveillance management functions. The AW-GEV-264A series, referred to as the VivoCam PoE switch, is a 24-port managed L2 PoE Gigabit network switch. In order to enhance efficiency of surveillance system implementation and create a more robust system for global clients, VIVOTEK has started offering comprehensive Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) solutions from commercial to industrial applications.
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The San Francisco 49ers were building a new stadium for use beginning in the 2014 NFL football season. Johnson Controls, Inc., (JCI) was awarded the security portion of the new stadium and presented Genetec?s Security Center. After the successful installation of several demonstration units which were used to film and record all of the pre-season 49er practices, Veracity COLDSTORE was selected as the best possible solution for the 49ers over the solid-state solution that had been initially expected to provide storage.
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