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New England Town Councilor Proposes Drones Watch For Crime; ACLU Objects

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 30, 2016 9:33 pm Categories: Legal, Privacy. Tags: ACLU, aireal surveillance, drone surveillance, police, privacy.

Aerialtronics and Bosch Security Projects pool their expertise for security “video drones”

A city councilor wants to deploy drones to monitor high-crime neighborhoods and provide an extra measure of security at major community events – an idea that raises privacy concerns with the ACLU of Massachusetts. Brian K. Gomes’ proposal, which is not expected to be heard until next month or possibly January, calls for a meeting between the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Joseph C. Cordeiro to discuss the use of drones. “I think it can be a crime fighter, undercover surveillance in neighborhoods across the city where we have problems,” Gomes said. “It’s another tool for the Police Department to fight crime.”

FLIR Systems Buys Prox Dynamics For $134 million

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 30, 2016 8:56 pm Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras. Tags: acquisition, aerial surveillance, flir, IP-cameras, Prox Dynamics, video surveillance.

Sensor developer FLIR Systems announced it has acquired unmanned aerial systems maker Prox Dynamics for $134 million in cash. Based in Oslo, Norway and founded in 2007 by pioneers in nano helicopter technologies, Prox Dynamics develops, manufactures, and distributes aerial sensors that are revolutionarily small, light, and covert surveillance systems. Prox Dynamics’ Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) features their Black Hornet aerial sensor and a hand controller, a system that is pocket sized and hand-launched by a soldier in the field, enabling a significant advantage in situational awareness and mission planning.

Investing In School Infrastructure Is Investing In Our Children

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 30, 2016 8:26 pm Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News. Tags: physical security, School Infrastructure, school safety.

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Currently, there are approximately 100,000 public K-12 schools in America. On average, the main instructional buildings for these schools are more than 40 years old. The age of those buildings can create an issue in building quality, possibly negatively affecting both students and teachers. Studies show student achievement is linked to building quality, and facility quality can have a ?substantively significant? effect on teacher retention. If students are in school to learn and teachers are in school to teach, we want them to do that to the greatest of their abilities. They must have safe learning and teaching environments.

PRYSM Releases Low Cost Access Control Solution For ONVIF Controllers

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 30, 2016 7:51 pm Categories: Access Control, New Products. Tags: Access Control, AppEntry, new product, Prysm.

PRYSM SOFTWARE has released AppEntry, its long awaited entry level access control and ONVIF 16 camera solution. The advent of open architecture door controllers is expected to grow significantly and replace proprietary systems since they offer more flexibility and choice for buyers.

Is the World’s Biggest Surveillance Camera Maker Sending Footage to China?

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 29, 2016 9:33 pm Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras. Tags: Chinese government, cold war, hikvision, video capture.

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Imagine a world where almost everyone can be tracked, and everything can be seen by cameras linked directly to the Chinese government. The rapid growth of a little known Chinese manufacturer of high-powered surveillance technology has some people concerned that it’s no longer a theory. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, a company controlled by the Chinese government, is now the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance equipment, with internet-enabled cameras installed in more than 100 countries. Capable of capturing sharp images even in fog, rain or darkness, Hikvision claims its most advanced technologies can recognize license plates and tell if a driver is texting while behind the wheel. They can also track individuals with unrivaled “face-tracking” technology and by identifiers such as body metrics, hair color and clothing.

Genetec Invests In Oceania Region With Country Manager Appointment

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 29, 2016 9:04 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: Australia, genetec, New Zealand, Oceania Region, Philippe Ouimette, vms.

Genetec, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions announced that it has appointed Mr. Philippe Ouimette as its country manager for the Oceania region. In his new role, Mr. Ouimette will lead Genetec business growth and nurture new market opportunities, working directly with Genetec exclusive distributor, Hills Security, Fire, CCTV & IT solutions, Australia?s leading security technology provider.

Surveon Ensures Warehouse Security With Advanced Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 29, 2016 8:39 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, Integrated Systems. Tags: complete solution, IP-cameras, NVRs, Surveon, vms.

As the holiday season is around the corner, it?s practically the busiest time of the year for people in the logistics industry to manage endless packages for delivery nationwide and even worldwide. Along with the vehicles running back and forth from the distribution center, the opportunities for theft, fraud, or injury are likely to increase accordingly. Surveon provides advanced logistics solutions, including high-reliability cameras with 1.5-time larger monitoring range, NVRs with RAID protection, as well as enterprise VMS with real-time video analytics, transforming passive monitoring into a proactive surveillance system and the prevention of potential risks.

Viakoo?s Automated Solution Verifies Surveillance And Access Control System Performance

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 29, 2016 8:20 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: physical security, Verification, viakoo, Viakoo Predictive.

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Viakoo is demonstrated its unique Automated Surveillance and Access Control Data Stream Verification Solution at this year’s ISC East. Visitors to Viakoo?s exhibit experienced the company?s field-proven proactive solution that provides a digital model of networked surveillance and access control systems’ devices to analyze and verify performance, and maintain the overall integrity of their physical security systems. An automated IoT enablement solution, Viakoo’s solution runs advanced analytics to provide early problem detection, scientific diagnosis, and recommended courses of action to ensure that surveillance and access control system operation is fully documented and in continuous compliance.

2016 Physical Security Market Influencer: Scott Schafer, EVP, Arecont Vision

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 29, 2016 7:07 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 2016, arecont vision, Industry Influencers, physical security, Scott Schafer.

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The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile of Scott Schafer is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Scott Schafer, VP, Arecont Vision. We reached out to Scott to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Here are his thoughts…

Evidence Lost? Utah Law No Help When Video Or Audio Not Saved

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 9:59 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: freedom of information, legal, surveillance video evidence, Utah, video evidence.

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If a government agency loses a document or video that you need to help prove your case in court, you?re just out of luck. In several recent Northern Utah cases, data wanted as evidence in criminal or civil cases could not be produced by the agencies responsible. And watchers of government records access issues say there?s simply no recourse for anyone burned by the loss of records.

Visual Command Center Version 5.5 Powers Smart, Connected Command Centers, Provides Expanded Strategic Value

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 9:39 pm Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: IDV Solutions, version 5.5, Visual Command Center.

IDV Solutions announced the release of Visual Command Center version 5.5, which will power smart, connected command centers as they expand the strategic value they provide to their organizations. The market-leading command center platform empowers organizations to efficiently and effectively take command of risk through timely risk intelligence and response. With the launch of VCC Channels in version 5.0 and reinforced in 5.5, Visual Command Center now visualizes mission-critical information inside and outside the command center tailored to the jobs-to-be-done and the person doing the job.

Urbanova Standardizes On Boon Edam Turnstiles For All Its Lima Buildings

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 9:08 pm Categories: Access Control, Customer Implementations. Tags: Access Control, Boon Edam, Building, design, turnstiles.

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the real estate company Urbanova has standardized on Boon Edam turnstiles for all its Lima, Peru buildings. The real estate firm?s objective was to have an access control system that eases the control function for building guards with simple, robust equipment and a design consistent with the intended image of its buildings: solidity and modernity.

Schneider Electric Simplifies Security, Environmental Monitoring For Any Size Data Center

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 9:02 pm Categories: Critical Infrastructure, New Products, Technologies. Tags: environmental monitoring, NetBotz, schneider electric.

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today introduced NetBotz™ 250 for more simplified data center physical security. This new low-cost, scalable rack access control and environmental monitoring appliance proactively monitors critical IT assets in real-time, protecting against physical threats, environmental risks, or human error that can disrupt IT operations and reduce reliability. NetBotz 250 can be used for IT deployments of varying applications, including environment monitoring only, rack access only or a combination of both.

Tyco Security Products Introduces New exacqVision M-Series All-In-One NVR

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 8:44 pm Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Storage.

Tyco Security Products is pleased to introduce the new exacqVision M-Series, a cost-effective network video recorder that is easy to install and use. The M-Series includes integrated PoE camera ports and the feature-rich exacqVision START video management software, which can easily be upgraded to the Professional or Enterprise software. The introduction of the M-Series expands the All-in-One Recorder category launched last March when the company announced the LC-Series PoE+ recorder.

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Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 8:31 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Board of directors, Jorgen Lantto, Management, Zwipe.

Biometric tech company Zwipe is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member, J

D-Link Vigilance Full HD PoE Dome Network Camera Now Shipping

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 8:18 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: D-LINK, DCS-4603, Dome, IP-camera, PoE, Vigilance.

D-Link unveiled the latest addition to its popular Vigilance series of value-oriented professional surveillance cameras. With crisp Full HD and 3-megapixel video quality, the Vigilance Full HD PoE Dome Network Camera (DCS-4603) delivers detailed surveillance in a variety of lighting conditions. Ideal for installations in hotels, retail locations, restaurants, offices, and schools, the D-Link DCS-4603 can be mounted indoor on walls or ceilings, with a unique 3-axis gimbal to precisely position the lens exactly where it?s needed.

Security-Net Partners With Sales Training Firm

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 7:49 pm Categories: Corporate News, Distributors / Systems Integrators. Tags: partnership, Sales Training, Security-Net, Vector Firm.

Security-Net, Inc., a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training program for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialized in developing training programs for more than 25 companies within the security industry.

BriefCam’s Syndex Certified Again By Milestone Systems

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 7:42 pm Categories: Video Analytics. Tags: analytics, BriefCam, integration, milestone, Syndex, video analytics.

BriefCam® the Video Synopsis® company, announced the solution certification of its Syndex EP/EP+, version 4.0 and above, with Milestone Systems’ XProtect® video management software. This certification further strengthens the companies’ long-standing partnership, ensuring that current and new customers benefit from XProtect integrated Video Synopsis solutions for enhanced security, operational management and business insights. XProtect integration with BriefCam Syndex offers rapid video review, search, and analysis.

Five9 And Verint Announce Global Partnership

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 16, 2016 7:20 pm Categories: Cloud, Corporate News, Technologies. Tags: analytics, Cloud Workforce Optimization, Five9, partnership, verint.

Five9 and Verint® Systems announced a new partnership in which Five9 will resell the complete Verint Enterprise Workforce Optimization™ (WFO) suite in the cloud. Verint Enterprise Workforce Optimization is now being offered as an integral part of the Five9 portfolio, fully integrated and deployed alongside the award-winning Five9 cloud Virtual Contact Center. Five9 will sell and support the complete range of Verint WFO solutions that Five9 will make available from the cloud to organizations of all sizes. Featuring a single user interface and unique business process workflows, Verint?s WFO solution offers rich functionality for call recording, quality management, workforce management, performance management, elearning and coaching, and desktop and process analytics, as well as speech analytics.