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How Video Surveillance And Artificial Intelligence Are Making Moscow Safer

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 4, 2017 7:19 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, Video Analytics. Tags: Artificial intelligence, facial recognition, moscow, video analytics.

Moscow continues to bring video surveillance security to the next level, through a partnership that brings artificial intelligence technology in ways that will make facial recognition more accurate and more intuitive. Moscow?s Department of Information Technologies has recently finished deploying a city-wide, 160,000-camera video surveillance system that integrates facial recognition technology from NtechLab. Yet only a portion of those is currently active, due to the cost of implementing the technology.

Toshiba’s New 10TB Surveillance Hard Drive

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 4, 2017 6:08 pm Categories: Storage. Tags: 10TB, hard drive, MD06ACA-V, storage, Surveillance, Toshiba.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., —part of the beleaguered Toshiba Corp that has been going through a fire-sale of many of its assets— announces the MD06ACA-V, the latest addition to its SV Series line-up of 3.5-inch hard drives for surveillance applications. Similar to Seagate’s Skyhawk and WD’s Purple surveillance system oriented hard drives, the new Toshiba models are available in capacities up to 10TB with higher transfer rate compare with previous generations, and can support up to 64 cameras operating 24/7. These key benefits are the ability to support higher resolution camera streams.

Digital Ally Announces Patent Office Rejected Motion From WatchGuard Video

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 4, 2017 5:15 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Law Enforcement, Legal, Mobile / In-Vehicle, VMS Software. Tags: Axon, digital ally, Enforcement Video, LLC, patent infringement, Taser, WatchGuard Video.

Digital Ally, Inc., announced that the U.S. Patent Office has rejected the request of Enforcement Video, LLC (dba WatchGuard Video) to institute an inter partes review (IPR) on U.S. Patent No. 9,325,950 (the ?950 Patent). The ?950 Patent is asserted against WatchGuard in a patent infringement lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court in Kansas. The lawsuit also involves U.S. Patent Nos. 8,781,292 (the ?292 Patent) and 9,253,452 (the ?452 Patent), the same two patents asserted against Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon, formerly known as TASER International, Inc.).

Chamberlain Group Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Nortek Security

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 4, 2017 4:45 pm Categories: Legal. Tags: Access Control, Chamberlain Group, legal, Nortek Security & Control, patent infringement.

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The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), a leader in garage door opener and access control solutions, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Lawsuit Alleges Infringement on Three Patents for Inventions that Improve Safety and Energy Efficient Operation of Garage Doors and Gates; Patented Technology Used in Chamberlain® and LiftMaster® Brands

Vicon’s New HD Analog Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2017 4:46 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Camera, HD, infrastructure, Vicon. analog.

Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT) announced the availability of its new line of HD analog cameras that deliver 1080p full HD video over conventional coaxial cable. These new cameras are as easy to install as traditional analog security cameras. HD analog technology is here to bridge the gap and give a high-definition solution to those with an analog system already in place.

Expert Speaks On Recent ‘Red Disk’ Security Leak

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2017 4:04 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: certes networks, Cybersecurity, Jim Kennedy, managing devices, risks.

The latest US Department of Defense ?Red Disk? data security leak is yet another indicator of how current cybersecurity thinking is entirely out of sync with the broader changes in IT that have taken place over the last 20 years. The explosion of IT systems, networks, users, clouds, and devices has caused the size of the typical enterprise?s attack surface to expand exponentially. Any user or device can be the weakest link and become the steppingstone to a major data breach.

ONVIF Hosts 17th Annual Developers’ Plugfest

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2017 3:22 pm Categories: ONVIF. Tags: industry standards, ONVIF, plugfest, Profiles.

ONVIF® hosted its 17th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest in early November in Seoul, South Korea – the group?s second largest plugfest ever and the largest in the past five years. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers? Plugfest included interoperability testing for all six ONVIF profiles, including prototypes for the Release Candidate of Profile T for advanced streaming.

Exacq’s Updated High-Capacity Video Servers Store More Video

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 3, 2017 3:01 pm Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: ExacqVision, Network Video Recorders, NVRs, storage.

Johnson Controls —parent of exacqVision— introduces hardware updates to the existing line of exacqVision Network Video Recorders (NVRs) including the Z-Series, A-Series, and M-Series, which are now being built with high-capacity hard drives. The exacqVision S-Series server, which archives video, was also upgraded allowing systems to retain more video than ever before.

8 Cyber Insurance Questions Start-Up and Small Business Owners Are Asking

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 1, 2017 3:42 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: 8 Cyber Insurance Questions, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity.

Question and Answer with Michelle Lopilato, the Senior Vice President, Director of Cyber and Technology, Hub International, along with John Farley, Vice President, Cyber Risk, HUB International. Cyber attacks are a reality in today?s age of technology, but that doesn?t mean you have to become a victim when it affects your business. You can stay afloat by arming your start-up/SMB with proactive and reactive cyber security strategies. Tragically, 60 percent of small to midsize companies that suffer a cyber attack are out of business within six months. Don?t make the mistake in assuming that your business is not as susceptible to breaches as large companies. In fact, 55 percent of 600 small and medium sized business (SMB) in a recent survey reported being hacked.

Ten Things To Know Before Implementing Multi-Sensor Camera Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 1, 2017 3:05 pm Categories: Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: 180, 360, benefits, DOs DONTs, Multi-Sensor Camera Technology.

Since their introduction over ten years ago, multi-sensor video surveillance cameras have proven to provide an excellent accompaniment to the traditional single-sensor video surveillance camera. Some background: Multi-Sensor video surveillance cameras do an outstanding job in helping customers to eliminate camera blind spots, reduce camera counts, reduce switch port usage, and reduce labor requirements for installation. 180° cameras provide visual benefits similar to taking a panoramic picture on your phone with the added bonus of moving images or frames. Other multi-sensor cameras can provide 360° using multiple images from a single vantage point.

2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Giorgio Bucci, President Arteco

Posted by Jay Bartlett December 1, 2017 2:41 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: 2017, ARTECO, Giorgio Bucci, industry influencer, security.world.

The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Giorgio Bucci, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arteco. We reached out to Giorgio to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.

Most Cyber Attacks Are Inside Jobs

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 3:51 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: crime, Cybersecurity, IBM Security, inside job, research, Spohn Consulting.

According to IBM Security research, 75% of insider cyber attacks involved malicious intent and 25% involved inadvertent actors. It was also found that the top three industries most under attack are healthcare, manufacturing and financial services, due to the large quantity of personal data, intellectual property, and physical inventory available, as well as massive financial assets, respectively.

Pelco And AMAG Provide Integrated Surveillance And Access Control Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 3:42 pm Categories: Access Control, Integrated Systems, IP Cameras. Tags: Access Control, AMAG, integration, pelco, Symmetry, VideoXpert, vms.

Pelco by Schneider Electric has joined forces with AMAG Technology to deliver a truly integrated and scalable access control and surveillance system management solution enabling end-users across a wide spectrum of applications to make faster and more informed decisions.

Dallmeier Integrates Airport Security At UK’s Bristol Airport

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 3:27 pm Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads, IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: Airport Matters 2017, airports, Dallmeier, perimeter security, video.

Security requirements at airports are extremely high and it is vital that every area is being monitored including airfield, hangar, car parks, terminal and access roads, runway, apron, perimeter. Dallmeier offers a range of flexible solutions for multi area surveillance and in the movie produced by AOA and ITN they showcase the Dallmeier multifocal sensor technology Panomera in operation at Bristol Airport. Nowadays airside and landside security is a hot topic, and airport operators seek for latest technologies to identify, analyse and proactively resolve dubious situations in time. Therefore Dallmeier video security solutions at Bristol Airport are part of the Airport Matters 2017 program and movie which the Airport Operators Association (AOA) and ITN Productions have produced in 2017.

SIA-Led Coalition Urges Congress To Include Business Expensing Reforms In Tax Overhaul

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 3:17 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: depreciation, expense, Legislation, security equipment, security industry association, SIA.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently led a group of eight industry associations in urging the House and Senate tax writing committees to strengthen business expensing provisions in the final version of tax overhaul legislation under consideration in Congress. Under current IRS regulations, customers must capitalize the cost of security and life safety systems over the 39-year depreciation life for buildings.

Kyle Kayler Joins Oncam Sales Team

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 3:08 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: Kyle Kayler, Management, Oncam, sales.

Oncam has appointed Kyle Kayler as its new West Coast Sales Director. Kayler will play an instrumental role in helping drive business opportunities for Oncam within the western United States. In his new position with Oncam, Kayler will spearhead the development of innovative sales solutions that result in new revenue streams. He will also focus efforts on maximizing partner relationships and ensuring long-term customer success with Oncam solutions.

American Dynamics Introduces New Version Of victor And Video Edge VMS/NVR

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 2:37 pm Categories: New Products, Storage, VMS Software. Tags: American Dynamics, Johnson Controls, victor Video Management System, VideoEdge.

Johnson Controls’ American Dynamics brand introduces the latest version of its victor Video Management System and VideoEdge Network Video Recorders (NVRs) taking functionality, performance, and system security to the next level. The new victor Incident Locker provides a secure centralized repository to prevent the tampering of sensitive video evidence while maintaining chain-of-custody.

Arteco Integrates Bosch IP Solutions To Expand Integration Options

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 2:29 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, VMS Software. Tags: ARTECO, Bosch, integration, IP-cameras, video event management system, WEMS.

Arteco announced that its Video Event Management and Video Intelligence Solutions are now integrated with Bosch Security Systems IP-cameras and security devices. The close integration between Bosch technologies and Arteco’s NEXT video event management system (VEMS) will support more of Bosch’s core functions, leading to stronger security and advanced capabilities to build advanced intelligence.

Kantech Offers Simplified Access Control Solution With KT-1 Standalone

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 2:24 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: Door Controller, Johnson Controls, kantech, KT-1.

Johnson Controls announces the immediate availability of the innovative Kantech KT-1 single door controller with embedded simplified access control software for one door systems. KT-1 Standalone is the ideal choice for a cost-effective, easy-to-use, single-door application.

Surveon Ensures Safety Of Malaysia’s Healthcare Services Provider

Posted by Jay Bartlett November 26, 2017 2:13 pm Categories: Customer Implementations. Tags: Integrated system, IP-cameras, NVR, storage, Surveon.

Surveon Technology is pleased to announce that one of Malaysia?s leading healthcare services provider has deployed Surveon?s solutions as their partner for security application. With Surveon’s end-to-end surveillance solutions, including 32 cameras with three different form factors, two professional NVRs with RAID protection for 30-days of recording, and Surveon Enterprise VMS (CMS) with video analytics for active alarm, the offices, warehouse, cold storage, and the perimeter of factory are under solid surveillance protection to ensure safety and the services can be delivered with the best quality.