Vistacom announced the addition of Martin O?Donnell as its new Control Room Territory Sales Representative in the Northeast. In this role, O?Donnell will spearhead, support and expand upon the sales efforts of
Read More ›Vistacom Enhances Sales Force With Appointment Of Northeast Control Room Sales Representative
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Categories: Corporate News.
3xLOGIC Introduces Lite Version Of VIGIL Client For Mac Users
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Categories: Cloud, Cyber Security.
3xLOGIC announced immediate availability for the company?s new VIGIL Client Lite software for Mac users. 3xLOGIC?s newest software offering fulfills customer requests to produce a lite version of VIGIL Client for Mac users that provides the basic functionality of the PC version of VIGIL Client. Running VIGIL Client Lite natively on the Mac OS should be a significant performance boost.
Read More ›LENSEC Celebrates 20th Anniversary Manufacturing IP-based Video Surveillance
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Categories: Corporate News, Surveillance, VMS Software.
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.
Read More ›Is It Time To Take A Closer Look At 360° Cameras?
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Categories: IP Cameras, Technologies, VMS Software.
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.
Read More ›Viakoo Demonstrates Physical Security Compliance Solutions At GSX 2018
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Categories: Cyber Security.
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.
Read More ›Viakoo Highlights Breakthrough Solutions At GSX 2018
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Categories: Cyber Security, Solutions, Technologies.
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.
Read More ›Viakoo Showcases Camera Firmware Update Manager At GSX 2018
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Categories: IP Cameras, New Products.
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.
Read More ›Guy Grace To Be Recognized For Work Promoting Implementation Of Innovative Security Solutions
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Categories: Campus Security.
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.
Read More ›Altronix Introduces eBridge 16-Port Ethernet Over Coax PoE Switch At GSX
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Categories: Network, New Products.
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.
Read More ›FAA Approves DJI To Authorize Customer Flights In Controlled Airspace
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Categories: drones.
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.
Read More ›Altronix Now Delivers More Power Per Port With New NetWay Midspans Introduced At GSX 2018
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Categories: Network, New Products.
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.
Read More ›Altronix Expands Trove Access And Power Integration Series With New Rackmount And Outdoor Solutions
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Categories: New Products.
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.
Read More ›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.
Read More ›Axis Communications Showcases Latest Innovations At GSX
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Categories: New Products.
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.
Read More ›Axis Communication Receives Innovation Product Award At GSX 2018
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Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security.
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.
Read More ›Iris ID iCAM 7S Is Natively Integrated With Honeywell?s Pro-Watch Security Management Suite
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Categories: Biometrics, Integrated Systems.
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.
Read More ›LumenVox Speaker Recognition Added To SmilePass
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Categories: Biometrics.
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.
Read More ›Echodyne Approved for Final Round of Silicon Valley Innovation Program
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Categories: Autonomous Security.
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.
Read More ›North Dakota IPP Flights Over FargoDome Tailgate to Help Build Safety Case for Flights Over People
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Categories: Autonomous Security, drones.
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.
Read More ›Genetec Showcases Solutions At IACP
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Categories: Law Enforcement.
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.