News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Pelco by Schneider Electric Takes Industry-Leading Esprit Series Positioning System Into World of HD

Posted by Stan Lewis November 21, 2014 9:14 am Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: Esprit HD Positioning System, High-definition video, IP-camera, ONVIF, outdoor, pelco, Profile S, schneider electric.

Pelco by Schneider Electric announced that its industry-leading Esprit® Series integrated positioning system is now available in full 1080p high-definition (HD) with the new Esprit HD Series. The Esprit HD Positioning System provides users with crystal-clear, live streaming of images through a standard web browser, a Pelco VMS or integration to other video systems via an API or ONVIF S to deliver on the industry?s need for excellent performance and image quality in all settings, including rugged environments.

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SpotCam Wi-Fi Home Monitoring Service Comes With 24 Hours of Cloud-Based Video Playback

Posted by Stan Lewis November 21, 2014 8:48 am Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras, Smart Devices. Tags: 720p, home monitor, surveillance solutions, video evidence, Wi-Fi connection.

Cloud based video startup SpotCam announces today the first home monitoring Wi-Fi video solution that offers free 24 hour cloud-based HD video playback ? SpotCam. With SpotCam, users can view live or recorded video of their home or office directly from their smartphone, tablet, or computer and have the peace of mind that in the event of an incident there is 24 hours of cloud stored video evidence.

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Surveon Advanced Data Solutions Meet the Vast Storage Demands in Mission-Critical Surveillance

Posted by Stan Lewis November 19, 2014 11:36 pm Categories: Storage. Tags: NAS, Recording, retention, storage, storage management, Surveillance, video.

Megapixel recording is an increasing trend nowadays and storage management, including long video retention period, efficiency, scalability and data integrity, has become a strong demand for professional surveillance projects. Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, offers the advanced storage solutions for partners to effectively manage large data for middle to high-level projects.

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Panasonic Introduces New 3 Series Network IP-Cameras

Posted by Stan Lewis November 19, 2014 10:56 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 720p, IP-camera, Panasonic, Surveillance, video.

The next generation UniPhier® Camera Platform is the heart of Panasonic’s new top-of-the-line 6-Series and standard 3- Series IP-camera lines. Featuring a newly-developed, high sensitivity MOS sensor and Shadow H.264 Compression Engine, the powerful UniPhier platform delivers sharp and natural color images with exceptional low light performance capability (down to .01 lux). The new Codec Engine attains the best video compression performance to provide superb image quality while providing savings on bandwidth and the recording system.

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Versatile Enterprise Network Appliance High-Port Density, PoE Protocol and Firewall/UTM

Posted by Stan Lewis November 19, 2014 10:38 pm Categories: Network. Tags: Firewall, infrastructure, network appliance, network management, Network switch, PoE, Power over Ethernet.

Lanner unveils its versatile enterprise network platform – UP-2010, a comprehensive solution with rich port density, PoE capability, and security instructions. In a business network infrastructure, whether it is a network switch, a PoE extension router, or a firewall, UP-2010 can manage all these tasks.

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Unique Barrier Turnstiles Protect Electronics Company

Posted by Stan Lewis November 19, 2014 10:30 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Aesthetics, Door, gate, Safety, turnstile.

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced a worldwide electronics company recently installed Fastlane® Glassgate® 300 turnstiles in its Canadian headquarters. As part of a building renovation, the company chose to put optical turnstiles in the lobby to increase accountability and safety. The company?s appreciation of and familiarity with Fastlane in the United States contributed to Smarter Security winning the business.

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ISC East 2014 Opens at Javits Center in New York City

Posted by Stan Lewis November 19, 2014 10:48 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ISC East 2014 Open.

Representatives from more than 200 exhibiting companies and approximately 4,500 attendees gathered with special guests in the North Hall entrance for the grand opening ceremony of ISC East 2014 today, […]

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Rustom Kanga: Entrepreneur in Video Analytics for Security

Posted by dtaitano November 18, 2014 4:28 pm Categories: Corporate News, Video Analytics. Tags: analytics, Artificial intelligence, facial recognition, Rustom Kanga, smart cities, video analytics.

With ‘true leadership’ spirit, what Rustom Kanga has accomplished in establishing his own business and flourishing in it is commendable. Dr. Rustom Kanga is CEO of iOmniscient, a company specializing in advanced video analytics.

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Only One in 10 Consumers Claim to Be Familiar With Smart Home Devices

Posted by dtaitano November 18, 2014 6:58 am Categories: Smart Devices. Tags: devices, Home Automation, Internet of Things, Lighting, smart home, Thermostat.

A smart thermostat is the most popular potential smart home purchase. – The Internet of Things may be a hot topic in tech circles but it appears that it’s not a popular topic of discussion in the average US household, yet. A new white paper, Smart Home Ecosystem: IoT and Consumers created and published jointly by the Consumer Electronics Association and Parks Associates shows that when it comes to smart thermostats, smartphone-operated security systems, and app-controlled lighting systems US consumers are still very much in the dark.

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ISC East 2014 Anticipates Significant Growth in Number of Attendees

Posted by Stan Lewis November 18, 2014 6:27 am Categories: Uncategorized. Tags: ISC East 2014, New York City, security industry association, Solutions, special event.

ISC East, sponsored by SIA, the largest security convention in the Northeast United States, expects to see increased attendance at this year?s event, set for Nov. 19-20, at New York?s Javits Center. Additionally, plans have been finalized for a number of special events in which attendees can take part during the two-day show.

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NetGear ProSafe 8-Port Gig PoE Switch

Posted by dtaitano November 17, 2014 8:42 am Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: Ethernet, fanless, network, PoE, ports, Power over Ethernet, switch.

Joining NETGEAR’s ProSafe family of smart switch with high performance and cost efficiency, this 10-port Gigabit smart switch is packed with powerful features capable of enhancing any type of business network. The GS110TP is designed for customers who need a low port density solution with the combination of Gigabit speed and PoE capability.

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VIVOTEK Launches Three New 3-Megapixel WDR Pro Network Cameras

Posted by Stan Lewis November 17, 2014 6:41 am Categories: IP Cameras. Tags: Camera, CMOS, IK10, IR Illuminators, network cameras, vandal-proof.

VIVOTEK announced the launch of three brand-new 3-Megapixel WDR Pro network cameras, including two fixed-dome network cameras, the FD8173-H and FD8373-EHV, and a bullet-style network camera, the IB8373-EH.

The FD8173-H, FD8373-EHV and IB8373-EH all feature 3-Megapixel CMOS sensor and are able to output 20 frames per second at 2048 x 1536 resolution.

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Viscount Systems Secures Second U.S. Patent for IT-Centric Freedom Access Control Platform

Posted by Stan Lewis November 17, 2014 6:00 am Categories: Access Control, Legal. Tags: access control system, Freedom Access Control, Patent, physical security.

Viscount Systems (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced it has received a second U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology?s strong IP foundation. U.S. Patent 8854177 B2 outlines the system and method for storing user permissions for multiple disparate physical devices in a unified permissions database, connected to a network in common with the products.

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Surveying Trends in the Security Integration Market

Posted by Stan Lewis November 16, 2014 10:47 am Categories: Business Intelligence, Technologies. Tags: access control systems, Credentials, infrastructure, integration, integrators, Interoperability, Scott Lindley, Smart cards, trends, Two-factor authentication, vendors.

It’s evident that the majority of security installations are becoming more and more complex. No longer content to monitor and manage separate access control, fire alarm, video surveillance, intrusion, and HVAC control systems, corporate security and technology managers want to consolidate and integrate various disconnected security and facility management systems. At a dramatically increasing pace, the Information Technology department is leading the initiative, particularly given the trend toward convergence of physical and logical security systems.

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License Plate Recognition Software Integration Solution

Posted by dtaitano November 14, 2014 11:10 am Categories: Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: ALPR, analytics, anpr, integration, license plate recognition, lpr, Samsung Techwin, video analytics, WiseNetIII.

A software firm has developed an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR; a.k.a LPR; a.k.a. ANPR) application that can run on Samsung Techwin’s Open Platform WiseNetIII cameras and domes. The firm is Arteco, the Italian maker of Video Event Management software (VEMS). The company’s ALPR application has been developed for access control purposes, such as use in airports, sea ports, car parks, distribution centers, industrial parks, and critical infrastructure environments where there is a need for control of the movement of vehicles.

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Swann Bets Home Security Trumps Automation in the Internet of Things

Posted by dtaitano November 14, 2014 10:27 am Categories: Smart Devices, Surveillance. Tags: automation, home, Home Automation, Internet of Things, physical security, security cameras, smart, Swann Security.

he Swann security system supports its own hardware, but also third-party products such as the Philips Hue Lighting system and the Nest thermostat (as well as its own). When the chief executive of Swann Security popped into see the chief technology officer a year or two ago, the resulting conversation changed the strategic direction of the company.

Swann sold security cameras and other sensors through retailers such as Harvey Norman and Dick Smith. It was a good business that was enjoying a period of sustained growth.

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Sharp Develops Night-Vision Camera That Captures Color Video in Total Darkness

Posted by dtaitano November 13, 2014 1:51 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products, Technologies. Tags: cameras, color, Infrared, Night vision, Sharp Corporation, technologies, video.

Sharp Corporation has developed the industry’s first infrared color night-vision camera capable of capturing color video in pitch-dark (zero lux) environments. The new infrared color night-vision camera will be marketed to corporate customers such as security camera system manufacturers. It uses near-infrared light for illumination to enable color images to be captured in total darkness (zero lux) – a first for the industry.

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Allied Telesis Signs Distribution Agreement With ADI-India

Posted by dtaitano November 13, 2014 1:15 pm Categories: Distributors / Systems Integrators, Network. Tags: ADI Global Distribution, Allied Telesis, distribution, Ethernet, India, network, surveillance network.

Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks, today announced that it has signed up a distributor agreement with ADI Global Distribution ? India, the leading global wholesale distributor of security products.

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Michigan House Commerce Committee Members: NO on H.B. 5189

Posted by dtaitano November 13, 2014 1:01 pm Categories: Legislation, Surveillance. Tags: gas stations, Jessica Heeringa, Legislation, Michigan, Michigan House Commerce Committee, security cameras, video surveillance.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: It appears that many are still uneducated as to the realities of the value and preventive realities of video surveillance installations.] The Michigan House Commerce Committee will be hearing testimony this morning regarding HB 5189, the Jessica Heeringa law, which requires 24-hour gas stations to install costly surveillance equipment and maintain a minimum of two employees during overnight hours.

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AXIS Announces Stainless Steel Anti-Grip Corner-Mount IP-Camera

Posted by dtaitano November 13, 2014 12:47 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 720p, axis camera, correctional facilities, IK10, IP-camera, IP66, Prison, psychiatric wards, video surveillance.

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces its first corner-mount fixed network camera. AXIS Q8414-LVS Network Camera features vandal-resistant stainless steel anti-grip casing and built-in invisible IR LED for high quality indoor video surveillance even in complete darkness.

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