Sony, Bosch Security Partner For Video Security Solutions

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The partnership will integrate Sony’s unique imaging technologies, such as high resolution solutions like 4K and terrific light sensitivity, with Bosch’s state-of-the-art video analytics and bitrate management. Bosch’s technology will help interpret data as well as achieve highly efficient bitrates with minimum storage requirements. Their combined technological capabilities in video surveillance will enable the companies to create solutions that deliver optimum image quality in all lighting conditions, in addition to superior video analytics and bitrate performance. Thus, this will set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging.

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Hardening Your Security Against Cyber Attacks

Defending SCADA systems against the growing cyber threat

The cyber-attacks on the FBI and American Department of Homeland Security in early 2016 reminded us that cyber security is a very real and pressing concern. And, the more recent Botnet takeovers and distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks demonstrated that many organizations still have a long way to go to make sure that their physical security systems are truly secure. We must not lose sight of the fact that the same platforms that improve an organization?s efficiency can also provide cyber criminals with new ways to access and compromise that organization. As people and organizations enjoy the advantages of connectivity, accessibility, and mobility that our increasing online activity allows we are also putting ourselves at greater risk of cyber criminality. An unprotected or improperly protected physical security system is no exception.

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TRENDnet Announces New NVR Switch Category With High Power Capacity

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TRENDnet announces the launch of its new 18-Port Gigabit NVR PoE+ Switch with LED Display, model TPE-3018L. This switch also introduces the new NVR Series Switches product family for the popular networking and surveillance brand. TRENDnet?s 18-Port Gigabit NVR switch is designed for use with a 16-channel standard NVR, such as TRENDnet?s 16-Channel HD NVR, model TV-NVR2216. The new unmanaged 18-port switch enables users to connect all 16 IP-camera to the switch, while still providing two additional shared uplink ports for dedicated connections to your NVR or network.

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Axis, Milestone, And Quantum To Present On Video Surveillance Workflows At ISC East 2016

Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) announced that Wayne Arvidson, the company’s vice president of surveillance and security solutions, will join Vince Ricco, business development manager, Technology Partner Program, Axis Communications, and Reinier Tuinzing, strategic alliance manager, Milestone Systems, to present at an SIA Education session during ISC East. The panel will explore the factors that make video surveillance among the most challenging workflows for any storage system and discuss solutions for addressing these challenges.

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Oncam Launches New Evolution Stainless Steel Cameras

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced the addition of the Stainless Steel camera model to its Evolution 12 and Evolution 05 camera lines. With this innovative design, the Evolution Stainless Steel camera opens up new possibilities in the more extreme camera applications that require heavy wash-down or exceptional resistance to corrosion.

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Ex-ADT Exec Joins Eagle Eye As President

Ken Francis joined Eagle Eye Networks in 2016 after spending over two years consulting to the industries? leading service providers on product management, services and acquisition. In his last role, Ken was responsible for ADT?s re-entry in to the commercial market. Once launched, Ken?s focus shifted to the commercial and small business product and acquisition strategies

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Germany Planning Facial Recognition Surveillance

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German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere wants to test video surveillance with facial recognition software in Germany’s train stations, a leaked parliamentary document has revealed. The technology is part of a wider plan to expand video surveillance across public spaces in Germany that was revealed on Wednesday in a draft law that the cabinet intends to rubberstamp in November.

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MSI Camera To Track Potential Dangers In Low Visibility Areas

A surveillance camera now under development will use a multispectral imaging (MSI) platform to capture and reveal information about coastal, road, and environmental situations, such as invisible gases or fire sources through dense fog. In contrast to current MSI cameras, which have bulky filter wheels and sensors that require cooling, this device will be designed to weigh less than two kg and will be able to capture images of moving objects in real-time.

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SpotterRF To Provide Rapid Relief For Power Grid Perimeter Security

SpotterRF, the leader in low cost compact surveillance radar (CSR), and an ?ASTORS? Homeland Security Awards Winner, has been selected by VTI Security, one of the largest independently owned security systems integrators in the U.S., as a sole source radar standard. After rigorous testing, VTI Security now uses SpotterRF compact surveillance radar (CSR) for all CIP-014 electrical substation protection projects as defined by the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA).

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Orion Entrance Control To Showcase Newest Turnstiles And Integrations At ISC East

Orion ECI representatives will be located at Booth 448. Show attendees are invited to stop by and demo a variety of turnstiles including the OBSG-WAVE, an Optical Barrier Swing-Glass turnstile with Safran?s MorphoWAVE technology. MorphoWAVE is the first contactless reader to capture and identify four fingerprints ?on the fly? via just a wave of the hand in less than a second.

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Axis Updates Popular AXIS P32 Series With Even Better Image Quality

AXIS P32 Series now provides even better image quality due to its new Mk II fixed dome models with upgraded sensors and image processing. The Series now offers Wide Dynamic Range – Forensic Capture, Axis? Lightfinder and OptimizedIR technology and can achieve HDTV quality in all lighting conditions.

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Drone Defense: Not So Fast Says FAA

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Unmanned Aircraft are definitely a transformative technology. They open up the lowest parts of the airspace to productive use. At the same time, they also create new problems for privacy and security. As a result, interest in “drone defense” technology has been skyrocketing. It seems that there is a new innovative defensive system unveiled by entrepreneurs on a weekly basis. A new letter form the Office of Airports Safety and Standards, however, indicates that the FAA would like to slow down and coordinate this new technological stampede.

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IndigoVision Tiered Versions Of Video Management Software

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Control Center v14.0 from IndigoVision is tiered video management software. This new version significantly widens the potential user base for the solution and can be purchased at three distinct levels: IndigoLite™, IndigoPro™, and IndigoUltra™. IndigoLite delivers 20 device connections, IndigoPro delivers 50 device connections, and IndigoUltra delivers an unlimited number of device connections. Each includes PTZ control and video resolution of up to 20MP.

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Open Options Announces New Bridge Technologies With Software House And Vanderbilt

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Open Options, the industry leader in open platform access control solutions, has partnered with Mercury Security to offer two new bridge technology integrations –with Software House iSTAR Pro and Vanderbilt SMS– that provide even more choices to use access control products such as DNA Fusion™ software. The new bridge technology developed by Mercury and implemented by Open Options for its DNA Fusion access control software provides end users a simple, yet effective, way to transition to an open platform solution from proprietary Software House and legacy Vanderbilt SMS hardware.

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A Practical Guide To HD-CCTV

Everything you need to know about Analog and Digital HD-CCTV, well practically everything. Understanding the practical difference between CVI, TVI, AHD, SDI, EX/SDI and IP (Megapixel) can be a bit confusing to say the least, so in short we?re going to make it as easy as we can for you. This article will cover everything you need to know about the differences between ANALOG and DIGITAL HD-CCTV systems, how they work, differ in image quality, and how you can upgrade your current system using the appropriate technology to suit your needs and budget.

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To Body Cam Or Not To Body Cam – One Police Department’s Question

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There is no clear picture whether the Huntington (West Virginia) Police Department can, or even should, invest in body-worn cameras for its officers as circumstances now stand, Chief Joe Ciccarelli said. The potential cost – in purchase, maintenance and storage – could potentially drain hundreds of thousands of dollars from the department, Ciccarelli said, with the do’s and don’t’s still shrouded in a legal gray area.

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Testing Body Cameras In St. Paul MN

Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned

Minnesota?s complex debate about police body-cameras takes a new turn in St. Paul Wednesday. The City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. to consider the draft policy released last week by the St. Paul Police Department governing use of the cameras that are typically clipped to an officer?s uniform. In a discussion that involves competing interests and tradeoffs, there?s lots to digest as the department prepares, beginning next week, to test two camera systems over 60 days in its Western District.

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Security.World To Host San Diego Security Show 2017

Yes, there are a lot of trade shows, conferences, and expos in the physical security industry. A look at our industry events page will highlight that statement. And there is so much talk about interoperability and openness. There are standards like ONVIF and the specifications put out by the PSIA to promote such interoperability. But why then is it so hard to see this openness, this interoperability at these trade shows. We asked that very question and decided to do something about it. Security.World is putting together a physical security expo in San Diego, CA, January 25th and January 26th, 2017, that will showcase various manufacturer’s security solutions all working in a live, real-world environment.

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Tom Schneider, Physics PhD, New Engineering Manager For Boon Edam

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the hiring of Tom Schneider as the company?s new Engineering Manager. Tom brings to Boon Edam 22 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within scientific and technical disciplines at several companies. In his most recent position, Tom managed technical programs for KYMA Technologies.

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