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LENSEC Celebrates 20th Anniversary Manufacturing IP-based Video Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 3, 2018 8:47 am Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance, VMS Software. Tags: Chris Dowell, Jeff Kellick, LENSEC, Mike Fedor, Perspective VMS.

LENSEC 20 years

LENSEC is celebrating their 20th year in the physical security industry. The company was founded November 6, 1998 as Progressive Systems, a custom solutions provider of networked video surveillance. This year marks a milestone of perseverance in an ever-changing industry. As a pioneer in browser-based video management, Progressive Systems was able to lead the physical security industry in the transition from analog-based cameras to devices communicating over an IP network architecture.

Is It Time To Take A Closer Look At 360° Cameras?

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 7:40 am Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies, VMS Software. Tags: 360-degree view, dewarp, fisheye, IP-camera, vms, wavestore.

In a challenging economic climate and with end-users understandably demanding maximum ROI from their investment in video surveillance systems, it might be time for installers to take a closer look at how 360° cameras could give them a competitive edge. Simply put, 360° fisheye lens cameras are able to reduce the cost of video surveillance in many situations as they can be used to monitor very wide or large areas. Cost savings are achieved by significantly reducing the number of cameras needed for video surveillance projects in environments such as airports, hospitals, large office reception areas, retail and public spaces.

Viakoo Demonstrates Physical Security Compliance Solutions At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:47 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Bud Broomhead, cyber-risk management, GSX 2018, TIA-942 Edge Data Center.

Viakoo demonstrates solutions to assist in proving and maintaining regulatory or organizational compliance at GSX 2018. The dynamic capabilities of this system help customers ensure—and prove—consistent compliance with physical security regulations across a wide range of applicable industries including: transportation, payment card processing (PCI), electrical distribution and many more. This solves a persistent challenge in these industries to help avoid the risk of fines or service interruptions.

Viakoo Highlights Breakthrough Solutions At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:38 am Categories: Cyber Security, Solutions, Technologies. Tags: Bud Broomhead, Camera Firmware, IP-connected devices, security, viakoo.

Viakoo IoT Tracker

Viakoo demonstrated innovative new offerings for physical security service assurance and sustainable cyber hygiene at GSX 2018. Viakoo is showcased two of their newest software solutions for the intersection of physical and cyber security: the new Camera Firmware Update Manager (CFUM), and the new IoT Tracker. Viakoo helps to automate the process of assuring that video surveillance is working as it should, providing an auditable record.

Viakoo Showcases Camera Firmware Update Manager At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:31 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Bud Broomhead, Camera Firmware Update Manager, CFUM, Henrik Sydbo Hansen, viakoo.

Viakoo features their Camera Firmware Update Manager (CFUM) at GSX 2018. This solution provides capability across a distributed geography, to automatically update firmware on camera devices from one or more vendors, and performs these updates with a chain-of-trust method that ensures integrity of the firmware. CFUM adds to other foundational capabilities provided by Viakoo that help organizations achieve reliable and sustainable cyber hygiene.

Guy Grace To Be Recognized For Work Promoting Implementation Of Innovative Security Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:26 am Categories: Campus Security. Tags: Guy M. Grace, ISC East, PASS, SIA Honors Night, SIA Insightful Practitioner Award.

SIA has named Guy M. Grace, Jr., as the 2018 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Grace, who chairs the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), serves as director of security and emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools (LPS) in the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado. The award will be presented to Grace during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in New York City.

Altronix Introduces eBridge 16-Port Ethernet Over Coax PoE Switch At GSX

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:18 am Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: altronix, eBridge1600F, EoC receiver, GSX 2018, JR Andrews.

Altronix showcased the new eBridge1600F 16-port EoC receiver with integral PoE switch at GSX 2018. Altronix eBridge1600F is an all-in-one, head-end solution for upgrading coax to IP that combines a PoE+ switch and EoC Receiver into a single integrated unit. It features 16 Ethernet ports rated at 100Mbps (full duplex up to 300m without repeaters) with 30W full power per port (500W total power), one 1Gb SFP (fiber port), and two 1Gb Ethernet uplinks.

FAA Approves DJI To Authorize Customer Flights In Controlled Airspace

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:13 am Categories: drones. Tags: Brandon Montellato, Brendan Schulman, DJI, LAANC integration.

DJI has been approved to offer Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services for professional drone pilots. After a rigorous test and validation of DJI?s technology capabilities, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday announced its approval of DJI as a UAS Service Supplier, allowing DJI to offer its customers near-real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace near airports. As a UAS Service Supplier, DJI now has the ability to allow enterprise customers and other professional users to use their DJI accounts to seamlessly apply for LAANC approvals while planning their flights.

Altronix Now Delivers More Power Per Port With New NetWay Midspans Introduced At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:05 am Categories: Network, New Products. Tags: altronix, GSX 2018, JR Andrews, LINQ, NetWay Midspans, NetWay16G, NetWay8G.

Altronix NetWay16G

Altronix has enhanced its industry-leading line of NetWay^™ Midspans with the introduction of two high-powered additions here at GSX 2018. The NetWay8GP 8-port Midspan provides up to 60W power per port to power PoE/PoE+/Hi-PoE devices (480W total), and the NetWay16G 16-port Midspan up to 30W power per port for PoE/PoE+ devices (480W total). The NetWay8G and NetWay16G both feature: a 1U rack enclosure; 10/100/1000 Mbps data rates at distances up to 100m; an integral battery charger; and embedded Altronix LINQ^™ Technology.

Altronix Expands Trove Access And Power Integration Series With New Rackmount And Outdoor Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 2, 2018 12:00 am Categories: New Products. Tags: altronix, GSX 2018, Rackmount, Trove Access, Trove1M1WP.

Altronix introduced the latest additions to its popular series of Trove^™ Access and Power Integration Solutions at GSX 2018. The new Trove1M1WP outdoor enclosure with backplane allows for easy integration with Altronix power and Mercury/Lenel access controllers. The new Trove Rackmount Series accommodates access controllers from leading manufacturers expanding versatility beyond wall-mount configurations. These new additions simplify board layout and wire management while reducing installation time and labor costs.

Vicon Pelicam Case Study

The original Pelicam was installed on a sand bank created from dredged soil in Charleston Crab Creek. Inaccessible to raccoons and coyotes, the bank was a popular spot for pelicans to build nests, lay eggs, hatch and raise their young free from the threat of natural predators. The camera was installed to allow biologists to unobtrusively observe and study the birds? natural behaviors ? behaviors that might be inhibited by humans watching from nearby.

Axis Communications Showcases Latest Innovations At GSX

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2018 8:01 am Categories: New Products. Tags: axis communications, AXIS Q1786-LE, Network Camera, P9106-V.

Axis Network Cameras P91 Series

Axis Communications announced a new innovation for discreet corner surveillance and its latest innovations in bullet cameras and multidirectional cameras will be showcased at the Global Security Exchange. Axis recently released two models of AXIS P9106-V Network Cameras, which are ideal for corner surveillance. AXIS P9106-V Network Camera Brushed Steel model has a design that is ideal for blending into elevators, whereas AXIS P9106-V Network Camera White model is ligature-resistant, ideal for the healthcare sector.

Axis Communication Receives Innovation Product Award At GSX 2018

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2018 7:48 am Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security. Tags: axis communications, AXIS Device Manager, GSX, Innovation Product Award.

Axis Communications Innovative Products Award

Axis Communications was honored with an Innovative Product Award for its AXIS Device Manager at the 2018 GSX. The on-premise tool delivers an easy, cost-effective and secure way for security system installers and administrators to manage a couple thousand Axis network cameras, access control and audio devices on one site – or several thousand devices across multiple sites. A staple of cybersecurity management, AXIS Device Manager can manage cybersecurity controls on Axis devices by managing HTTPS and upload IEEE 802.1x certificates, accounts and passwords.

Iris ID iCAM 7S Is Natively Integrated With Honeywell?s Pro-Watch Security Management Suite

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 1, 2018 7:37 am Categories: Biometrics, Integrated Systems. Tags: Honeywell, iCAM 7S, Iris ID, Marcus Logan, Mohammed Murad, Pro-Watch.

Iris ID announced its IrisAccess^™ iCAM 7S series enrollment and system management process is now fully integrated with the latest version of the Honeywell Pro-Watch security management suite. The Pro-Watch software is a connected building platform to help enterprises meet the most stringent compliance requirements while reaching total cost of ownership by increasing operator productivity with superior flexibility and scalability.

LumenVox Speaker Recognition Added To SmilePass

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 28, 2018 8:21 am Categories: Biometrics. Tags: Edward Miller, Grant Crow, LumenVox, SmilePass.

LumenVox LLC and SmilePass announce the availability of voice based biometric authentication within the SmilePass Identity and Authentication Platform. With the world’s attention being drawn daily to data breaches, identity thefts and hack attacks, being able to conclusively prove a remote consumer’s credentials are of paramount concern to businesses and governments alike.

Echodyne Approved for Final Round of Silicon Valley Innovation Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 28, 2018 8:13 am Categories: Autonomous Security. Tags: Eben Frankenberg, Echodyne, Homeland Security, SVIP, Technology Directorate.

Echodyne announced that it has been selected to advance to the final phase of the prestigious Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The company?s work in the program focuses on border surveillance. Echodyne provides advanced MESA^™ radars for securing critical infrastructure, borders, public spaces, and smart cities.

North Dakota IPP Flights Over FargoDome Tailgate to Help Build Safety Case for Flights Over People

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 28, 2018 8:05 am Categories: Autonomous Security, drones. Tags: CNN, FargoDome, FlightHorizon GCS, IPP, North Dakota, Russ Buchholz.

As a member of the North Dakota Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) team, Vigilant Aerospace Systems will provide airspace monitoring and situational awareness for the upcoming ?flights-over-people? operations to occur on Saturday, Sept. 29th over one of the nation?s largest football tailgate parties, with the Federal Aviation Administration observing.

Genetec Showcases Solutions At IACP

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 28, 2018 8:01 am Categories: Law Enforcement. Tags: Citigraf, Community Connect, Genetec Clearance, Giovanni Gaccione, IACP, Stratocast.

Company to demonstrate Citigraf? public safety decision support system, Clearance? digital evidence management system and Community Connect? public-private collaboration framework
Genetec will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of products designed to enable communities and law enforcement agencies to foster greater collaboration through technology and to build-out Strategic Decision Support Centers (SDSC) uniquely designed to meet local neighborhood requirements.

Endace Launches World?s First Petabyte Network Recording Appliance

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 27, 2018 8:21 am Categories: NVRs / DVRs. Tags: David Monahan, EMA, Endace, EndaceProbe, Petabyte, Smart Truncation, Stuart Wilson.

Endace announced the launch of its new, ultra-high-capacity, 9200 Series EndaceProbe^™ Analytics Platform. With built-in compression, and patented Smart Truncation^™, the 9200 Series can record more than a petabyte of network traffic at a sustained 40Gbps. In order to conclusively investigate and respond to security threats and performance issues, many organizations rely on recorded network packet history. The new EndaceProbe 9200 Series delivers a 5x boost in packet storage density, dramatically extending the depth of Network History that can be recorded for analysis.

Johnson Controls Adds New Outdoor Bullet Model To Flex 4K Product Family

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 27, 2018 8:15 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Flex 4K, Flex Bullet camera, Illustra, Johnson Controls, Tyco.

Johnson Controls has announced the addition of a bullet form factor to Tyco?s Illustra Flex 4K camera line. The latest model provides increased detail and efficient bandwidth management technology. Featuring a tough enclosure, the Flex Bullet camera is ideal for exterior applications of small to medium size offices, retail boutiques, schools, and small bank branches looking for a rugged camera that can withstand harsh environments.