While physical security professionals continue to migrate tools to the IP network, a session at ISC West last week -- "IT Manager: Friend or Foe?" -- tackled how to work with IT personnel to make the transition easier.
- By Brent Dirks
- Apr 06, 2012
March Networks, global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced the introduction Command Lite -- a free, entry-level version of its enterprise-class Command video management system (VMS).
Arecont Vision announces a new selection of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) cameras that can provide clear images in extreme light conditions containing both very bright and dark areas in the field of view.
Vumii Imaging Inc., a developer and manufacturer of thermal and near-infrared illumination cameras, announced the introduction of its Accuracii long range video surveillance system family.
When "Buddy" Valastro, owner of the famous Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J. and star of several popular television reality shows, looked to expand his business from a small storefront to a new 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse, part of his challenge was to secure the facility
Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products, introduced a new line of compact network cameras providing high-quality VGA-resolution images for applications such as small business and retail locations.
To start the final day of GovSec 2012, former Sen. George Mitchell took the stage to provide the keynote for attendees of the conference and FOSE.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 04, 2012
It was quite clear at this year’s ISC West that the security industry continues to gravitate toward online functionality and mobile applications. Well, the alarm industry is no different. A new affordable IP forwarding service caught the attention of Security Products Magazine’ Online Sales Director at the conference because of its innovation that I’m sure more industry insiders will be whispering about in the near future.
- By Christina Miralla
- Apr 04, 2012
D-Link recently announced support for Network Optix HD Witness, powerful new video management platform. Expanding its VMS partnership base, the integration of HD Witness into D-Link professional IP cameras offers businesses a new approach to managing high definition surveillance video at any scale, from stand-alone single locations to enterprise deployments.
While out and about around your town or city, it is important to protect yourself. Here, the Seattle Police Department offers general safety tips, street safety tips and tips should you be confronted by a stranger.
Iomega, an EMC company, recently announced the North America availability of an all-in-one network storage video surveillance product that includes both hardware and software, providing SMBs and others with an easy-to-deploy, high performance yet economical video surveillance solution that incorporates network storage for capturing, storing and managing video surveillance files.
I hope your ISC West 2012 experience was as good as mine. It was a wonderful conference, complete with premier education sessions and today’s latest technologies.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 04, 2012
The PD-9501GO/AC single port midspan supports the IEEE802.3at standard at 10/100/1000Mbps data rates for outdoor installations and is backward-compatible with the earlier IEEE802.3af standard. It allows WLAN access points, security network cameras and other IP terminals to receive power, along with data, over standard Ethernet cables, leaving network infrastructure completely unaltered. The midspan also features plug-and-play installation, energy efficiency, location flexibility and low-cost installation.
CertiPath introduced its ProofCards and the add-on FaultBridge offerings at ISC West.
FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance perimeter security, has entered into a strategic partnership with Linear LLC, a leading supplier of electronics for the residential and commercial markets. The agreement enables FutureSentry to leverage Linear’s transmitter and receiver to enhance the 315MHz supervised sensor of its award-winning First Responder product line to provide stronger detection capabilities.
ISC West 2012 is a wrap! The conference was more than a success this year. Despite all the new security innovations front and center at the conference along with educational discussions about industry issues; the news about a few heroic attendees aboard JetBlue Flight 191 from New York received much attention not only at ISC West and within the security industry but across major media outlets.
- By Christina Miralla
- Apr 04, 2012
These are exciting times for the staff of Security Products and its related offerings. Today, we opened GovSec 2012 in Washington, D.C. Our keynotes were given by the director’s of cyber security and counterterrorism from the FBI: Ralph Boelter and John Snow.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 03, 2012
Security Products magazine, the only integrated product magazine reaching the entire security market, announced Platinum and Gold winners in its 2012 Govies Government Security award competition today. The awards honor outstanding government products in a variety of categories.
SANS will be hosting a complimentary webcast on April 12, releasing the results to the First Annual Survey on Mobility Security.
New findings from a Tenable Network Security study have revealed that mobile device vulnerability management is a top concern for security professionals for the next 12 to 15 months
Scientists recently described development of a new explosives detector that can sense small amounts of TNT and other common explosives in liquids instantly with a sensitivity that rivals bomb-sniffing dogs, the current gold standard in protecting the public from terrorist bombs.
ASIS International (ASIS) is pleased to announce that Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will address attendees of the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits on Tuesday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The concept behind fire-adapted communities is that with proper community-wide preparation, populations and infrastructure can withstand the devastating effects of wildland fire.
Surveillance data is critical in applications ranging from retail to government, and gaming to transportation. Today, video usage is moving beyond security and safety to other key business functions such as training, staffing, marketing and traffic flow. The strategic value of video data is made possible because of advancements in IP-based megapixel cameras and the intelligence of incoming video streams, which are increasingly tagged with information to improve search capabilities. But the influx in high-resolution video data combined with the greater amount of VMS features creates a significant performance challenge for video surveillance storage systems, which are the core of any surveillance deployment. Flash memory is a compelling new high-performance storage technology, but the price premium over disk drives is so large that it takes some creative thinking to make flash costeffective for mainstream surveillance environments.
- By Lee Caswell
- Apr 01, 2012
Cell towers and accompanying cell sites attract more attention in the area of security than ever before.
- By Rolland Trayte
- Apr 01, 2012
Its deputies in the field were being asked to make do with an old, end-of-life mobile data terminal (MDT) system that it had been using for more than two decades.
- By TJ Kennedy
- Apr 01, 2012
Integration of multifaceted security systems can be a serious challenge. Using cameras, call boxes, mass notification systems and access control readers together is a difficult but increasingly common goal.
- By Samuel Shanes
- Apr 01, 2012
Susceptibility to an attack begins with an unprotected perimeter. In the past, an unprotected perimeter often meant the opportunity for myriad security breaches, loss of assets and the chance for loss of human life.
- By Patricia Logue
- Apr 01, 2012