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Use Of Video Recordings As Evidence Within The European Union

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 9:11 pm Categories: Legal, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: EU, european union, evidence, legal, video surveillance.

For a number of years now, public life has seen an exponential increase of the use of video recording equipment. The question remains under which conditions video equipment can be installed and to which extent video recordings can be allowed as evidence within the European Union (EU) legal system. Not only in the public space, but also on the work floor are cameras deployed regularly. In addition, it is almost a certainty that most events are recorded by dashcams, drones, or smartphones. The opinions diverge on whether or not this is a positive evolution. What has become clear is that video recordings can be used as evidence in legal procedures.

Pelco Heads Across North America With 2017 Roadshow Tour

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:47 pm Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras, Technologies.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in surveillance and security products and technologies, has initiated a massive Roadshow Tour across the USA and Canada commencing this summer. The extensive Road Show schedule covers more than 25 cities featuring both half and full day sessions. The complimentary roadshows offer the opportunity for attendees to engage with product and technology subject matter experts to learn about new Pelco solutions, and experience the latest Pelco products and technologies.

Video Surveillance And VSaaS Market: Industry Analysis, Forecast Through 2025

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:29 pm Categories: Corporate News, Market Research. Tags: 2025, as a service, market research, video surveillance, VSaaS.

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The recent attacks to national security and the rising crime activities worldwide have compelled governments to scrutinize their existing security measures. The demand for resilient and secure infrastructure is therefore at all-time high. As governments and private organizations look for advanced technologies for improved security, the demand for video surveillance and VSaaS market will rise in response. Given the scenario, persisting investments in infrastructure such as railways, roads, airports, and communication networks are fuelling the demand for video surveillance and VSaaS solutions.

OnSSI And S2 Security Partner To Provide Integrated Surveillance And Access System Management

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 9:21 am Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, VMS Software. Tags: Access Control, integration, NetBox, ocularis, onssi, S2, vms.

A leading provider of IP surveillance management software, OnSSI is continually evolving the Ocularis platform to deliver higher levels of performance and value. The integration of OnSSI?s Ocularis 5.3 with S2 Security Corporation?s NetBox software Version 4.9.08 allows the users to bring Ocularis video and events into the S2 NetBox platform.

Object Counting For Free With NetAvis’ iCAT Jump Start

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 9:18 am Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: iCAT, Jump Start, netavis, video analytics.

Video analytics should be an integrative component of every video management software. NETAVIS Software pioneered this concept over five years ago. With the initiative iCAT Jump Start, iCAT Video Analytics is now included for free with every Observer installation. Besides improving perimeter security, creating heat maps, and providing vital customer frequency data, iCAT also offers highly accurate object counting. The complex tripwire algorithm detects the direction of objects in the video stream, includes a self-learning component, and prevents double counting. This significantly improves the accuracy and solves a wide range of scenarios.

Bosch Expands LECTUS Secure Card Readers To Support New Functionalities And Highest Level Encryption

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 9:11 am Categories: Access Control, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, Bosch, card readers, LECTUS, OSDP, Wiegand.

Bosch expands its LECTUS secure card readers to support new functionalities and highest level encryption. Bosch has extended the flexibility and security of its LECTUS secure Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP)* series with a new card reader and added functionality. Taken together, these expansions enable both economical adoption of the series and continuous encryption from controller to card.

Avigilon Corporation Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 9:05 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Avigilon, financials, Management, Quarter 2017 Results.

Avigilon Corporation (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017. “Marking our 37th consecutive quarter of year over year revenue growth, in Q1 we increased cash flow from operations by $12.5 million and reported strong gross margins,” said Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon’s Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Jesper Just Jensen New VP Products At Milestone

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:50 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Jesper Just Jensen, Management, milestone, VP Products.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announced that Jesper Just Jensen, former Head of Front End Innovation in the LEGO Group, will take on a new role as Milestone?s Vice President, Products. As VP, Products, Jesper Just Jensen will drive Milestone?s product strategy, including product management and product marketing, with focus on rolling out new open platform products to meet the future needs of the Milestone community.

James J. Cannon New President and CEO At FLIR Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:38 am Categories: Corporate News. Tags: ceo, Flir Systems, James J. Cannon, Management, president.

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017. Mr. Cannon will succeed Andy Teich, whose retirement after 33 years of service was previously announced on February 14, 2017.

Adams Rite Offers Unique Mechanical To Electrical Lock Upgrade Path With eForce

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:28 am Categories: Access Control, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, battery-operated, contactless card reader integration, control devices, cost-effective, hardwire technologies, keyless entry control systems, manageable, secure, wireless.

Facility managers and security professionals often must choose between enterprise-level access control systems that are too expensive and complex for their needs, or key-based mechanical locks that don?t offer any accountability or audit trail. Many situations, especially older buildings and door-dense environments, require the management of brass keys and key sets, and this is difficult for tenants, employees, visitors and contractors to access areas and maintain an appropriate level of security.

Boon Edam?s Popular Lifeline Optical Turnstile Series Now “Made in the USA”

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:15 am Categories: Access Control, Corporate News. Tags: Access Control, Boon Edam, Lifeline Optical Turnstile, Made In USA.

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that a completely new production line for its Lifeline Optical Turnstiles is now operational at the company?s Lillington, NC factory. These are the first turnstiles of the Lifeline Series now officially ?Made in the USA.? Until now, the Lifeline Series has been built exclusively in Holland. Orders for new Lifeline turnstiles can be filled directly from the USA factory for customers in the Americas.

Camden Introduces 2nd Generation Restroom Control And Emergency Call Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 25, 2017 8:03 am Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, Camden, Emergency Call Systems, integrated systems, restroom control system.

Camden, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, has just introduced its second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, specifically designed for universal restroom applications. These additions and enhancements offer a new range of design options and exclusive product capabilities.

Idesco To Showcase Its Broad Range Of Security Solutions To Security Professionals at ASIS NYC 2017

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 22, 2017 3:05 pm Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: ASIS NYC 2017, Idesco, security solutions.

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Idesco Corp. a leading New York-based security systems integrator, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference & Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on June 7th and 8th. The show brings together more than 2,500 security and law enforcement professionals from the public and private sectors and will feature two days of education, exhibits, and networking. As the leading expert in ID Card Solutions, Idesco will be exhibiting at booth #401 and showcasing a broad range of ID card printers ranging from desktop to oversized printers for events.

IDSecurityOnline.com Named Exclusive US Distributor Of ScreenCheck?s New Line Of ID Card Printers

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 22, 2017 3:00 pm Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: ID Card Printers, IDSecurityOnline.com, ScreenCheck.

IDSecurityOnline, a leading provider of ID card printers and photo ID systems, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with ScreenCheck, a leader in the identification solutions industry and will be the only US Distributor allowed to carry their new line of durable ID card printers. This unique line of printers will help organizations of all industries and sizes get the right ID card solution for any type of application.

Total Recall Corporation To Showcase Crimeeye-Rd-2 Video Surveillance Unit With 180-Degree Axis Camera At ASIS NYC

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 22, 2017 7:55 am Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: ASIS NYC, CrimeEye, Total Recall Corporation, video surveillance.

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, will showcase its video surveillance and citywide safety solutions ? including a new 180-degree CrimeEye unit ? at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo to be held on June 7-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City. CrimeEye-RD-2 with 180-degree Axis camera?The CrimeEye-RD-2 with optional Axis Q3708-PVE offers a fixed-dome video surveillance camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP address. The 180-degree camera features enhanced light sensitivity as well as WDR-Forensic Capture, which allows for expansive coverage

Siklu Boost Network Capacity In Arvada, Colorado From 1.5Mbps To 1Gbps

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 22, 2017 7:43 am Categories: Customer Implementations, Network. Tags: Arvada, bandwidth, Colorado, Municipal, siklu, wireless network.

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Siklu, the market leader in millimeter wave radios, has provided high capacity wireless network links to the city of Arvada, Colorado, a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area. The network links were deployed by system integrator Netunwired. Municipal facilities gained a productivity-boosting 1Gbps throughput, and costly recurring leased line expenses were eliminated.

Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program Welcomes Louroe Electronics

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 22, 2017 7:37 am Categories: Corporate News, Technologies. Tags: arecont vision, Louroe Electronics, megalab, partner.

Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that Louroe Electronics has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Program. Louroe Electronics is a world leader in audio monitoring technology, and its products are now available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ as a result of the collaboration. Focusing on a wide range of the sound spectrum, Louroe?s products offer many benefits including perimeter protection, access control, alarm verification, deterrence/loss prevention, additional evidence, and quality assurance when integrated into commercial security systems.

Bosch Launches Free Video Management System Viewer For Small And Medium Size Businesses

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 19, 2017 2:56 pm Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: Bosch, Bosch Video Management System, BVMS 7.5 Viewer, vms.

With the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) 7.5, Bosch has expanded its range of VMS software with the introduction of the BVMS 7.5 Viewer – a new variant aimed at small and medium-sized applications. This entry-level and free of charge version of Bosch?s existing Video Management System enables small business owners to view multiple live video streams of their surveillance cameras in high resolution from their computer screen. It also allows replaying recorded videos, and carrying out forensic searches of video recordings.

ONVIF Holds 16th Developers Plugfest In Qu

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 18, 2017 3:25 pm Categories: Corporate News, ONVIF. Tags: ONVIF, plugfest, Profile A, Profile C, Profile G, Profile Q, Profile S, Quebec City, Seoul, South Korea.

ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers? Plugfest (ODP) May 10?12 in Qu

Surveon Delivers 180-Day Non-stop Recording For Factory In Kuwait City With Enterprise-Grade NVR

Posted by Jay Bartlett May 18, 2017 7:28 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: 180-day retention, NVR, retention, storage, Surveon, video surveillance.

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Surveon, the enterprise NVR solutions provider, is pleased to announce that a factory in Kuwait City has deployed Surveon?s IP surveillance solutions as their partner for security application, including 100+ megapixel cameras and 10 enterprise-grade network video recorders, which not only fulfill the need of 180-day non-stop recording, but also ensure a strong protection for the safety in the factory.