In 2016, there were an estimated 1,053,000 home burglaries in the United States, according to FBI data. That means there?s a burglary about every 30 seconds. Burglars tend to avoid houses with security systems. According to a University of North Carolina at Charlotte survey of convicted burglars, 83 percent said they would try to determine if an alarm were present before attempting a burglary, and 60 percent said they would seek an alternative target if there was an alarm.
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Vicon Industries announced the launch of Valerus 18.2, the latest version of its popular thin-client VMS solution built upon true open standards. New to this release are features that include: automated NVR failover, enhanced configuration options that include an enhanced rules engine that can respond to external events, tighter controls for system access authorizations and network-wide log collection and reporting. It also offers support for Valerus SmartAnalytics, a soon-to-be-released, tightly integrated video analytics solution that offers real-time event detection, video search and business intelligence applications.
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At GSX 2018, Hanwha Techwin America will unveil the Wisenet Q series line of affordable cameras and NVRs. Scheduled to become available in September 2018, the Wisenet Q series is an affordable professional product line that offers simple and essential features that are ideal for small to medium-sized applications. The Wisenet Q series offers a range of 24 indoor and outdoor dome cameras to meet the needs of a variety of customers looking for sharp and clear image quality at an affordable price, including retail, banking, offices, transportation and more.
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Nest and Google have announced that starting on Wednesday, the Nest x Yale lock will gain compatibility with the Google Assistant. In more concrete terms, it?ll add voice commands to let users remotely check the status of the lock and lock their doors from any location. You?ll be able to lock the door by voice – but, it?s worth noting, not unlock it? because, you know, security.
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Eagle Eye Networks and Arecont Vision Costar announced a partnership for supporting next generation Arecont Vision MegaIP cameras on the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS. Additional Arecont Vision camera families will be added per customer requests going forward. The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS supports a wide variety of IP, Analog, and HD-TVI cameras from hundreds of manufacturers. Arecont Vision Costar is the leading US-based manufacturer of high-performance IP cameras and video surveillance solutions.
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Swann becomes the first security company to launch Google Assistant voice control on its wired multi-camera 4K surveillance systems. Swann is providing users with a home security system that has improved heat-sensing activity detection and amazing 4K Ultra HD video resolution. Easily viewed on TV, computer or hand-held devices through the HomeSafe View app, the 4K systems are designed for security deterrence with increased image clarity so you can see what?s really happening.
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Delta Scientific announced that the longest operating and only remaining studio in Hollywood has implemented Delta Scientific’s bollards and beam barricades to keep visitors and staff free from harm of terrorists and errant drivers. The 100-year-old facility features 30 stages throughout Paramount Studios’ 65-acre complex. Perimeter Security Group installed the high-security equipment at five different locations.
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Aeroturn LLC, announced that the company was selected by Alliance Security to deliver a state-of-the-art turnstile solution for a high-profile New York based global media giant. Alliance Security is headquartered in New York and deploys a portfolio of security technology installation and managed service offerings.
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The Building Connections series connects Johnson Controls leaders and industry experts with customers, employees and others to offer insight into the evolving technological connections within built environments. As operational technology ? HVAC, security, fire prevention, lighting ? intertwines with information technology ? software, hardware, servers, internet exchange points, web-based platforms ? buildings are increasingly smarter.
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National safety is the foundation of a prosperous country, and a strict and complete surveillance system can help the first line army to keep the sensitive military areas in safe. Surveon military solutions has deployed in war ships around the globe, providing advanced and reliable performance for military use, ensuring the safety of citizen, soldiers and national property. Surveon military solutions support the world leading maritime and naval CCTV system integrator to win many projects in Northern America, Europe and Far East Asia.
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Siklu has provided a backbone network of gigabit radios to approximately 1000 homes and business subscribers of Gigamex, a leading mexiquense ISP in the City of Toluca. The main challenge in connecting the network was ensuring enough capacity for the access networks. Saturation in the 5GHz frequency band in the city center did not allow them to work to the maximum capacity of their previous legacy wireless radios, which could provide only less than 200 Mbps. This prevented Gigamex from integrating new subscribers into their network and expanding their coverage areas in Toluca.
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Dahua Technology announces that its EVS7000 & EVS5000 series IPSAN recorders as well as ES512 & ES311 Series servers are now compatible with Milestone XProtect Video Management Software. This allows Milestone users to utilize Dahua Technology?s budget-friendly IPSAN storage solutions and high performance server products per their application scenarios. Dahua EVS is a Hybrid SAN product designed and developed to meet the requirements of medium-range to high-end IP video surveillance applications.
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Five leading manufacturers specializing in secure technologies have teamed to provide safety and security at the 72nd Annual Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) for the players, coaches and fans. For the first time BriefCam and Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS Company are joining Axis Communications, Lenel and Milestone Systems to provide video surveillance systems, access control and network connectivity for the 10-day tournament.
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Sequr announced Sequr Access Sync to automate perimeter security for modern buildings. Sequr Access Sync marks a new milestone in the industry trend towards the convergence of physical and cyber security. Physical and cyber security have historically been handled separately using different tools. In the cyber arena, everything from the CEO?s email account to the customer database is protected by technology called identity and access management ( IAM ) software that?s used by practically every modern security-conscious organization.
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SALTO Systems has appointed Michelle Johnson to the commercial sales team position of Western Regional Sales Manager. Based in Southern California, Johnson oversees sales of SALTO products in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. She reports to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon.
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The NVA-3000 is the ideal video surveillance platform for applications in both commercial and industrial settings. Powered by the Intel® Atom® N4200/x7-E3950 CPU, the NVA-3000, featuring 8x RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x RJ45 LAN ports, 4GB of PDDR4 memory and Intel HD Graphics, is a highly capable hardware solution for commercial applications such as physical security and industrial deployment including machine vision, motion recognition & data analysis.
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DJI introduced a new era for camera drones with two additions to its iconic Mavic series: Mavic 2 Pro, the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and Mavic 2 Zoom, the world’s first foldable consumer drone with optical zoom capability. The Mavic 2 is the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world’s most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling.
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Princeton Identity announced three new patents related to innovations in iris recognition technology that the company was awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The new patents represent the application of Princeton Identity?s unique approach to iris authentication in three very important market areas: access, marketing, and financial transactions. Using the techniques described in these patents, Princeton Identity advances the application of iris identification and personnel authentication much more broadly than physical security and represents the anticipated adoption of these technologies in the broader marketplace.
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Vanderbilt and Genetec Inc. announced an integration partnership. This strategic relationship is developed through the integration of Vanderbilt SPC intrusion panels with Genetec Security Center. This certified integration will benefit end-users with centralized monitoring, control, and reporting of information and events from the Vanderbilt SPC intrusion system inside Genetec Security Center. SPC protects businesses, properties, and assets for users who want an intrusion detection system that offers versatile operation and comprehensive alarm management functionality.
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Boon Edam Inc. announced that RagingWire Data Centers has installed Boon Edam?s Tourlock 180+90 security revolving doors as part of its integrated access systems that protect their data centers in Ashburn, Va. and Sacramento, Calif. Now, RagingWire is the North American data center platform within the portfolio of NTT Communications, which operates 140 data centers in 20 countries worldwide, making RagingWire one of the largest and most financially solid data center companies in the world.
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