Johnson Controls Introduces iSTAR Ultra LT Network Door Controller

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce costs.

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Global Intelligent Video Analytics Market 2017-2021

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Global Intelligent Video Analytics Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is rising trend of smart cities.
Smart cities ensure sustainable and efficient environments within buildings. An increasing number of developed and developing countries have smart cities that offer energy efficiency and improved security.

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Families File Suit In Boston Condo Murders: Allege Shoddy Security

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The high-end Boston condominium building where two doctors were murdered in May provided an alleged flimsy ?veneer? of security for its tenants, allowing the brutal stabbing deaths to occur, according to a wrongful death suit filed by the victims? families. The suit points out a number of alleged soft spots in the building?s security system. It says anyone can walk into the garage, and that a solitary security employee has the responsibility to watch that camera feed from the front desk.

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Jeremy Brecher Appointed Chief Technology Officer Of Securitas North America

Securitas announced that Jeremy Brecher has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and has become a member of the Securitas North America Division Management Team. As CTO, Brecher’s new role will focus on customer?facing technologies across all business lines in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including cloud?based customer portals, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. He will be championing the development of the next generation cloud, security as a service (SaaS) and managed customer services for Securitas.

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Dahua Integrates QNAP NAS System

Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in global video surveillance industry, announced that its Eco-Savvy 3.0, H.265 Wi-Fi and H.265 PTZ series network cameras are now compatible with QNAP?s NAS surveillance applications. Featuring H.265 compression technology, Dahua?s network cameras ensure video recording with lower bandwidth and greater security efficiency. QNAP surveillance applications integrate comprehensive video surveillance features into NAS system, providing storage expandability and storage space management functions to surveillance users.

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Delta Announces Offer To Acquire 55% Stake in VIVOTEK

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Delta Electronics, Inc. (TWSE: 2308), a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, announced its Board of Directors has approved a proposal for a cash tender offer to acquire approximately 35% (28,631,800 shares) to 55% (44,992,800 shares) of the outstanding common shares of VIVOTEK Inc. (TWSE: 3454) with an offer price of NTD98 per share. This tender offer, which is expected to begin on August 9, 2017 and end on September 26, 2017, shall be satisfied when final effective tendered shares reach the aforementioned minimum.

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Hanwha Techwin America Rolls Out Multi-Directional Cameras

Hanwha Techwin America, a leader in global security, is building on its commitment to deliver the industry?s highest-performance video solutions with the introduction of its new Wisenet P series multi-sensor/multi-directional IP-cameras. Available in 8- and 20-megapixel, these cameras offer unmatched performance. They are ideal for applications such as parking lots, shopping mall entrances, lobbies, station concourses, and airports.

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Dahua Now Shipping 4K And Multi-Sensor Products For Coaxial Infrastructure

Dahua Technology USA, a leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions proven the world over, is now shipping 4K and multi-sensor cameras for coaxial infrastructure. Dahua?s revolutionary HD over coax technology, HDCVI, continues to meet the growing needs of the security industry with these new additions to the product line. The 4K HDCVI camera series is the industry’s first line of 4K over coax surveillance cameras, and Dahua?s HDCVI multi-sensor rounds out the company?s robust offerings of HDCVI products. These innovative cameras provide greater options to users of coaxial infrastructure, allowing them to maximize their investment in legacy systems.

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Galaxy Control Systems? Integration With ASSA ABLOY Delivers Significant Savings For Installers And Integrators

Galaxy Control Systems has added to its already impressive list of partners by completing an integration with IP-enabled solutions from ASSA ABLOY. The combination of System Galaxy and WiFi and PoE locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent will allow end users and integrators to harness the power of these industry-leading solutions at reduced expense. ASSA ABLOY?s WiFi locks connect to System Galaxy through a facility?s 802.11b/g/n WiFi network, and the IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) locks connect to System Galaxy through the Local Area Network (LAN) utilizing a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.

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Video Shows How Delta’s Portable Vehicle Barriers Protected Fremont Street Festival

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that a YouTube video from Bay Area TV station KBCW demonstrates how Delta’s portable vehicle barriers protected last weekend’s Fremont Street Festival which had an attendance projected at up to 300,000 people. The 2-1/2-minute video demonstrates how the barriers work, provides a background of why they are needed by showing the tragedies at London and Nice when terrorists mowed down pedestrians and interviews several Fremont people involved with the festival.

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OnSSI And Seagate Deliver High Performance, Scalable Archiving Solution

OnSSI and Seagate have teamed up to provide security professionals with a robust recording solution designed for more efficient system expansion and scalability. The integration of OnSSI?s Ocularis VMS and Seagate?s RealStor™ SAN storage system allows users to expand their systems with increased recording capacities as needed, while ensuring seamless continuity and manageability.

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Cyber Attacks Occurring More Frequently With Greater Sophistication According To NTT Security

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The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to rise globally according to research data from the Global Threat Intelligence Center (GTIC) 2017 Q2 Threat Intelligence Report released by NTT Security, an NTT Group company. The report, based on events identified across the NTT Security global client base during the second quarter of 2017, identifies trending threats and enables the company to implement IT security assessment and incident response tactics to stay ahead of hackers, and maintain the best protection for their clientele.

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S2 Security Introduces S2 Magic Monitor Version 5 With New Interactive Content Capabilities

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 5. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance and forensics, digital signage and live Internet sourced real-time data and information feeds in a single user interface. Version 5 introduces Dynamic Cells, which allow users to program any Magic Monitor with interactive content. This version also includes enhanced S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system integration and additional third-party video management system support.

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March Networks Adds New Megapixel Cameras For Bus, Rail Fleets

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce new mobile IP-cameras to its complete transportation solution for bus, light rail, and passenger rail fleets. Designed to provide transit operators with improved and more comprehensive surveillance coverage, the megapixel cameras are purpose-built to withstand demanding mobile environments and capture consistently clear video in near darkness, bright daylight, and the abrupt lighting transitions that occur when vehicles enter and exit tunnels and underpasses.

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New DW Spectrum IPVMS v3.0 Now Available

Digital Watchdog® (DW®), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, is proud to announce the release of the latest build of DW Spectrum® IPVMS. New version 3.0 takes a quantum leap forward in design and operability, delivering the most advanced capabilities while making the user interface (UI) simpler to master than ever.

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Transition Networks? New Small Form-Factor Pluggable Extender Delivers Up To 300Mbps Ethernet Throughput Over Coax Or 2-Wire Cabling

Transition Networks, Inc., a leading provider of innovative, high-value, data network integration solutions, announced a new (small form-factor pluggable) SFP-based Ethernet extender (TN-EOT-xx) designed to connect distant workstations, devices, or workgroups to a corporate network using legacy copper cabling at up to 300Mbps.

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Patriot One Completes FCC And IC Submission In Preparation for PATSCAN CMR Commercialization

Patriot One is pleased to announce that its award-winning PATSCAN CMR™ (Cognitive Microwave Radar) concealed weapons detection system has met U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) regulatory requirements, as verified through a series of tests by an accredited 3rd party laboratory. Company sales efforts for the PATSCAN CMR currently focus on markets including houses of worship, academic institutions, event centers, casinos, commercial offices, hotel properties, government agencies, and other locations at high risk of terrorist attack. Orders have been received from locations spanning four continents, and new territorial opportunities are opening as reseller influence grows.

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IPVideo Corp. Selected By San Jose Police Department To Upgrade Existing Interview Recording Platform

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, announced that it has been selected by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) to help improve and upgrade their current interview recording platform. The SJPD implemented IPVideo Corporation?s AVfusion solution, which is an easy-to-use network-based audio/video recording system designed for police interview rooms where recording frame-by-frame, synchronized audio, and HD video is critical. The system allows law enforcement professionals to quickly search and retrieve recordings in one simple process – all from a secure desktop computer.

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New Security System Tracks Everyone Entering Worksites, Identifying Those Who Are Authorized Or Not

A new site security system from Credential Verification Service (CVS) lets security managers track in real time all employees and contractors who are entering a worksite or building. To enter, the individual just places an RFID-enabled photo ID card within an inch of a reader.

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Boon Edam And ARCOM To Customize Product Resources For North American Specifiers

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, and ARCOM, the leader in building specifications, are pleased to announce that Boon Edam’s product data and customized specifications for the Americas are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals. ARCOM and Boon Edam have worked together to create customized versions of industry-trusted, MasterSpec® sections to accurately specify Boon Edam?s unique products.

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