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Liberty Global Elevates Entrance Security With Boon Edam Turnstiles, Security Revolving Doors

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2018 5:22 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Boon Edam, Liberty Global, Simon Kuitert, Tourlock 180+90, turnstiles.

Liberty Global deployed ?single point of entry? strategy at each of the seven buildings in Schiphol-Rijk. This means that employees and other guests are required to enter each building through one entry location, rather than multiple locations around the building perimeter. The company chose Boon Edam?s Lifeline Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles at its main building. This building has a receptionist present during office hours to welcome employees, visitors, and vendors. The optical turnstiles combine security with aesthetics, and provide a high throughput.

Security Industry Association Forecasts 2019 Security Megatrends

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2018 6:56 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Jerome Pickett, Scott Schafer, Securing New Ground, Security Megatrends, SIA, SNG, Valerie Thomas.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and announced the 2019 Security Megatrends – the foundation of SIA?s signature yearly report defining the major trends and forces at play in the global security industry. Forecasting of 2019?s top 10 Security Megatrends was based on survey data generated in September and October 2018 from top security industry business leaders, association leadership and key volunteers and speakers for the next Securing New Ground (SNG) —the security industry?s executive conference— taking place Oct. 25-26 in New York City.

Annual Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest Invites Developers To Win $65,000

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2018 6:54 am Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, Milestone Systems, MIP SDK, Soko Aoki. Community Kickstarter Contest.

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Milestone Systems invites coders, developers, individuals, and organizations to test their development skills within video management technology. The Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest is a unique opportunity to discover new applications and capabilities within video management, security surveillance and even beyond security; applications that can ?plug in? to the XProtect^® VMS product family. The winning concept can be an integration, added functionality, widget or code that extends the use of video in physical security or improves everyday life.

Johnson Controls Debuts Deep Intelligence Network Video Recorder For Analytics With confidence

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2018 6:50 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs, Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: Artificial intelligence, Johnson Controls, NVR, self-training analytics.

Johnson Controls is introducing a new, more powerful Network Video Recorder (NVR) that will provide the foundation for self-training analytics and, eventually, artificial intelligence. The hardware offers highly accurate people counting and tracking from an overhead view by distinguishing between humans and objects in the camera?s field of view. When combined with the full suite of analytics available through VideoEdge, as well as the command and control of the victor Video Management System, users are able to access insightful business data.

Kogniz Closes $4M Seed Financing To Keep People Safe Using Artificial Intelligence

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2018 6:48 am Categories: Autonomous Security, Corporate News. Tags: Artificial intelligence, computer vision, Daniel Putterman, Kogniz, Tom Chavez.

Kogniz announced a $4M seed financing round led by The Entrepreneurs? Fund, Tom Chavez (Krux acquired by Salesforce.com), Auren Hoffman (Liveramp acquired by Acxiom), and other industry investors who are uniquely focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence. After 24 months of development, the Kogniz team has launched its first suite of products that use computer vision and AI to enhance security, safety and efficiency in any physical environment.

Surveon Avatar Failover Ensures Bank 24/7 Recording And No Video Loss With Dual Copies

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 16, 2018 5:49 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs, Solutions. Tags: 14 CAM4471HEV, JBOD, Navana InterLinks, NVR, NVR7300, Surveon, Surveon Avatar, vms.

Surveon Technology, the complete megapixel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that one of the banks in Bangladesh has adopted Surveon end-to-end solutions. With Surveon Avatar Failover, which supports the system to continuously record through collaborative NVRs, the bank can easily secure the assets of its clients and ensure the safety for all people in every aspect. To avoid any confidential video loss, the bank needed dual copies of recording videos for all time, even if one of NVRs fails.

EN50155 Certified Railway Surveillance NVR

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 10:08 am Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads, NVRs / DVRs. Tags: EN50155, Lanner NVR, Railway Surveillance.

The EN50155 standard determines the operation, design, construction, and testing of electronic equipment deployed for rolling stocks and railway applications. To ensure reliable performance under the unexpected power anomalies, such as voltage variations, power interruptions, and supply changeover, Lanner?s railway computing gateways have been EN50155 certified and undergone a series of environmental testing.

TLDR Adds Veteran FBI Agent And U.S. Naval Officer To Its Security Services Practice

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 10:00 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Andre McGregor, Jon Fisher, TLDR.

TLDR announced the expansion of its security division with a prominent hire from the federal and cybersecurity sectors. Jon Fisher, veteran Supervisory Special Agent and U.S. Naval Officer, has been appointed to Director of Security to lead up the TLDR Security Services team. Fisher joins a team of seasoned security experts, military officials, and FBI Cyber Agents in delivering enterprise-level security techniques to leading institutions, exchanges, and projects. His years of physical and cyber security experience will further drive TLDR?s overall mission to protect investors and businesses within the blockchain industry against hackers and token theft.

ALE And BCDVideo Address Evolving Video Surveillance Network Requirements With SPB

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 9:46 am Categories: Network, Surveillance. Tags: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, bcdvideo, Darren Giacomini, Matt Overstreet, OmniSwitch, SPB.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and BCDVideo announced they are working together to address the growing demand of businesses to enhance public security and safety via video surveillance and networking. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and BCDVideo develop technical and sales alliance to address evolving video surveillance market. Demand for video surveillance and connected safety in hospitality, casino, arena, cities, and healthcare environments drive increase in technology requirements.

Johnson Controls Simplifies Enterprise-level Security Operations With Victor And VideoEdge 5.3

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 9:41 am Categories: Video Analytics, VMS Software. Tags: Jammy DeSousa, Johnson Controls, victor, VideoEdge 5.3.

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Johnson Controls announces the latest version of the victor and VideoEdge flagship video management solution (VMS). This release features an array of tools to improve analytic reporting, and streamline device and user management across multi-location installations. The victor client on VideoEdge hardware platforms allows users to leverage high-performance video streaming, audio, video intelligence and an expansive feature set for improved real-time command and management.

Vicon Introduces Smartphone Credentialing For Its VAX Access Control System

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 9:25 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: Bret McGowan, VAX Access Control System, vicon.

Vicon Industries brings a new level of convenience and simplicity to its VAX Access Control solution with today?s introduction of mobile credentialing. This new feature allows VAX customers to present their smartphones, instead of cards or fobs, to specialized Bluetooth-enabled VAX door readers. Upon installation of a custom smartphone ?wallet? app and a simple authentication process that links that app to the specific phone, users enter their personal VAX credentials into the wallet. Multiple credentials can be accommodated.

I-View Now Partners With MASterMind To Offer Updated And Improved Integration

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 9:22 am Categories: Integrated Systems, Solutions. Tags: I-View Now, Larry Folsom, MAS, MASrecv, MASterMind, Shin Voeks.

I-View Now announced an updated and improved integration with monitoring station automation software platform partner MASterMind. This updated integration improves signaling by utilizing a dedicated MASrecv I-View Now Receiver. Built in conjunction with MAS, these processes employ dedicated and proprietary signal types and signal formats which provide richer contextual information and video. The MASterMind Auto-Notification and Verification Interface with I-View Now integration provides mobile verification to central station customers.

Dahua Technology Launches Face-Recognition Apartment Outdoor Station VTO9341D

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2018 9:18 am Categories: Access Control, Biometrics, Residential. Tags: Dahua, DSS EXPRESS, face recognition, IK07, VTO9341D.

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, has launched a new apartment outdoor station VTO9341D, providing new access control solutions to fence and lobby entrance with the cutting-edge face recognition technology. The apartment outdoor station elevates the safety and convenience of resident security system to a new level with the fashionable non-touch face-recognition entry, while conventional unlocking ways are preserved in case of emergency.

3xLOGIC Adds Allegion Wireless Lock Integration To Award-winning Infinias Access Control Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 11, 2018 8:27 am Categories: Access Control. Tags: 3xlogic, Access Control, Allegion, cylinder locks, infinias, Wayne Jared.

3xLOGIC announced the successful integration of the company?s infinias access control software with Allegion?s Engage platform of wireless locks. Wireless locks are the controller, reader, power, door contact, and lock hardware all bundled together in one easy-to-install device. Allegion Wireless Locksets integrated with infinias are modular and customized for either mortise or cylinder locks. These wireless locks also offer custom lever styles and finishes, making them versatile for almost any residential or commercial door.

Princeton Identity Deploys Biometric Conex To Campuses And Facilities Ensuring Quick And Accurate Clearance

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 11, 2018 8:25 am Categories: Biometrics, Campus Security. Tags: Biometric Conex, Mark Clifton, Princeton Identity.

Princeton Identity announced the deployment of its Biometric Conex, designed to assist customers with quick and accurate personnel authentication for campuses and facilities. The Conex is a 20-foot long standard shipping container outfitted with on-the-move facial, iris and fingerprint biometric capture technology, which can be operational in less than 24 hours. The first two containers will be shipped in October to government facilities.

Security 101 Appoints Industry Veteran as Global Accounts Team President

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 10, 2018 7:31 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Carl Stark, Security 101, Steve Crespo.

Security 101 announced security industry veteran Carl Stark has been appointed president of the Global Accounts team. The team provides integrated security solutions for enterprise organizations with multi-site facilities throughout the U.S. and in 14 other countries. Stark has been with Security 101 as a national accounts sales executive for the past two years. He previously served as business development manager for Tampa-based Convergint Technologies.

IIS Attacks Increase From 2K To 1.7M Over Last Quarter According To Threat Report

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 10, 2018 7:27 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: eSentire, IIS Attack, Threat Report, WebLogic.

eSentire Threat Report 2018

IIS, Drupal, and Oracle WebLogic web technologies experienced increased attacks in Q2 2018. According to a new threat report from eSentire, Inc., the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, IIS attacks showed a 782x increase, from 2,000 to 1.7 million, since last quarter. Analysis of the attacks by eSentire Threat Intelligence revealed that both IIS and WebLogic exploits maintained a consistent number of attacks (about 200) per IP across organizations, with those attacks originating from servers hosting Apache, RDP, SQL, IIS, and HTTP API services.

Modular DITEK Surge Protector Removes The Guesswork

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 9, 2018 7:00 am Categories: New Products. Tags: Deflector, ditek, DTK-DF120S1, Jason Klein, Surge Protective Device.

DITEK announces the launch of the new Deflector Series Surge Protective Devices. With its audible alarm, flashing LED indicator and remote notification capability, the Deflector lets the user know in three ways when it requires attention. Unique rapid-replacement modules make it possible to have the unit up and running again in only a few seconds. The Deflector is conveniently wall-mountable, with no additional enclosure required, allowing it to be placed in close proximity to core systems or devices that warrant the highest levels of protection.

Dahua Machine Vision Products Certified As Compatible By MVTec

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 9, 2018 6:56 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Christoph Zierl, Dahua, HALCON, Image Acquisition Partner, James Wang, MERLIC, MVTec.

Dahua Technology has participated in MVTec?s Image Acquisition Partner program, and now its machine vision products with GigE and USB 3.0 interface are compatible with MVTec?s HALCON and MERLIC software. MVTec software users are now able to enjoy Dahua Technology?s cutting-edge technologies. With over 20 years of experience in image acquisition and processing, Dahua Technology focuses on ?turning vision into productivity,? offering an extensive portfolio of cutting-edge, high-precision machine vision products.

Helix Armour Redundant Power Purpose-Built For Critical Infrastructure Protection And High Security Applications

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 9, 2018 6:50 am Categories: Network. Tags: Helix Armour, LifeSafety Power.

LifeSafety Power^™ brings critical resiliency, redundancy and networking capabilities with the release of Helix Armour^™. Designed for seamless failover protection with automatic backup switchover of AC or DC circuitry to reduce the risk of system downtime or outage, Helix Armour sets a bold new standard in reliability and network power management for mission critical physical security and life safety applications.