Gemalto to help build biometric registry for African nation Gabon

Gemalto has been selected by the State of Gabon for its national biometric identification initiative, following an international tender. The program aims to build a reliable national biometric civil registry to replace paper identification with electronic documents and generate a secure electoral register ahead of the local 2013 elections. The agreement supports Digital Gabon strategic plan to modernize and secure the country's infrastructure and protect its citizens from identity fraud.

The Gemalto end-to-end solution comprises of its Coesys biometric citizen enrolment system including desktop and mobile stations with the related software to capture citizens' demographic data, fingerprints and digital photographs. The solution integrates fingerprint matching capabilities to guarantees the identity's uniqueness of each entry. Gemalto also provides its Coesys Issuance solution to enable the Gabonese government to personalize future official documents ...more

Spanish univ simplifies NFC payments and physical access with Salto, Gemalto and Vodafone

Salto Systems in collaboration with partners Banco Santander, Vodafone, Gemalto and the public local government, have launched a pilot project at the University Catolica of Murcia (UCAM) that allows staff and students to manage their payment and access needs via mobile phones, using contactless NFC SIM, using Salto technology.

The eight month project, run by the Santander Universities Global Division, will see all staff and students at UCAM using the new NFC-enabled services. Thanks to NFC technology and a full solution provided by the project partners, users will be able to access all university buildings including access to laboratories, classrooms, gym and library as well as the parking areas. This is achieved by a campus-wide NFC contactless solution that allows the university to integrate all their physical security ...more

Cross Match partners with NEC to offer handheld multimodal biometrics

NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a provider and integrator of advanced communication, biometrics and IT solutions, and Cross Match Technologies (Cross Match), a global provider of innovative biometric identity solutions, announced that they will be demonstrating NEC's facial and forensic latent print matching technologies on the SEEK, Cross Match's multimodal biometric handheld device.

「NEC's NIST-leading facial recognition and automated latent print matching technologies, as integrated into the Cross Match SEEK mobile handheld device, provides local matching of both photo and latent prints against an onboard watch list, enabling timely ...more

Axxonsoft platform incorporates sound recognition tech from Audio Analytic

Audio Analytic Ltd, the sound classification technology, and AxxonSoft, one of developers of open VMS and PSIM platforms, are pleased to announce a licensing agreement in which Audio Analytic's sound recognition technology is now integrated into the Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform from AxxonSoft.

This integration of audio detection and classification technology will allow Intellect Enterprise to automatically alert security operators to a range of security related events, including: car thefts or break-ins (car alarm detection), and office or building break-ins (glass break detection). This allows the system to detect crimes and events by analysing audio; detect events off-camera or in areas where cameras are not located; and detect events regardless of lighting conditions. The individual analytics will be available to AxxonSoft customers as optional features when purchasing Intellect or as future upgrades. In the next version of Intellect Enterprise, detection of verbal aggression (useful for hospitals, prisons, reception areas, etc. ) will be ...more

New Jersey port ensures smooth operations with Firetide wireless mesh

Firetide announced that Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), located in the Port of New York/New Jersey, which handles more than 600,000 containers annually, has completed the phase two deployment of Firetide's wireless video surveillance network that enables security and safety officers to view live indoor and outdoor video feeds of the gigantic 180 acre port facility and its operations.

The first phase of the Firetide wireless infrastructure mesh video network was deployed in 2008 and the second expansion phase was successfully completed in 2012 to help protect PNCT's terminal operations and facilities, and to provide a secure environment for more than 500 daily dock workers, ship crews, passengers and visitors that pass through the terminal each year. Firetide's wireless network provides live indoor and outdoor video feeds of workers unloading ...more

Channel positive energy into ASEAN

Compared to the other markets in the Southeast Asian region, Thailand's channel structure is rather mature. One can easily find capable master distributors/integrators that have a nationwide network of consultants, dealers and installers, serving respective cities or regions with different solutions tailored to specific project requirements. As the prospects of an integrated economic community emerge and become clearer, some are already looking to expand their reach over the borders and export their expertise to...more

Reshaping residential intrusion prevention business model

Securewatch 24 (SW24) is entering into the US residential intrusion market with a twist to conventional wisdom — no long-term monitoring contract, a move that will add convenience and portability for its customers. Customers will not be asked to sign a long-term contract; instead, the company said customers can select from several lifestyle intrusion packages, own their wireless equipment outright and move it when they want to, as long as they pay a fee upfront that covers installation and other costs. Monitoring is month-to-month.

"We are turning the conventional residential security model on its head in favor of a more customer-friendly model," said Jay Stuck, VP of Sales and CMO. "Lifestyle security sales positioning is opening up a huge potential consumer...more

 

New kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past.
Intransa, the physical security infrastructure and services company, marks the first implementation of 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform with a third-party hardware provider. Intransa customers now can augment their existing hardware infrastructure with...more

Michigan State Univ pilots tattoo recognition research with Morpho

Morpho (Safran group) announced the launch of a new project with Michigan State University (MSU) to advance research on biometric tattoo recognition technology. The project seeks to further enhance the capabilities of the tattoo matching software licensed to Morpho in 2009 by the university's Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (PRIP) Laboratory.
Merging the cutting-edge software acquired from Professor Anil K. Jain's laboratory at MSU with Morpho core knowledge and enhancements, Morpho was able to produce...more

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Find IQinVision's New Mini Dome Series with World's Smallest HD Megapixel Varifocal Lens at Security Essen

World's first variocal mini dome, the Alliance-mini offers exceptional image quality in a tiny, versatile and attractive package. It is available in interior vandal models from VGA to 1080p HD megapixel resolutions, making it one of the smallest professional high-resolution surveillance dome cameras available today. read more

CEM intelligent security solutions at Essen

CEM Systems will exhibit industry leading IP products at Security Essen

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• Powerful CEM AC2000 security management system

• Wireless portable readers - ideal for roaming security checks

• Industry leading PoE+ access control - offers significant saving on

infrastructure cost

• Highly secure, yet cost effective DESFire controller solution, sPass reader & DCM 350, RS485 encrypted two-door controller   read more

China to replace the U.S. as world's largest market by 2014, Homeland Security Research says

Homeland Security Research, the global Homeland Security technology and market research, forecasts in its two latest market research reports China Homeland Security & Public Safety Market – 2012-2020 and U.S. Homeland Security & Public Safety Market – 2013-2020 that by 2014 China is to become the world's largest national Homeland Security & Public Safety market.

「Three decades of dramatic economic growth have bred social tensions, ethnic frictions and domestic terror which led the central government to ...more

NYPD adopts lights-out processing of finger and palm prints from Morpho

Morpho (Safran Group) is proud to announce that its US subsidiary, MorphoTrak, has successfully deployed MorphoBIS, its automated biometric identification system, for the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

MorphoBIS is Morpho's next generation biometric identification system and the product of Morpho's extensive investment in R&D. NYPD's new system handles ten-print and latent matching, including lights–out processing with speed and accuracy, matching of palm prints and mobile two-finger searches. Lights–out processing finds potential hits for verification by NYPD fingerprint ...more

Western Digital appoints CEO for 2013 going forward

Western Digital (WD) announced that Steve Milligan will become CEO of the company on January 2, 2013, succeeding John Coyne, who is retiring on that same date. Milligan, 49, is currently President of WD and will retain the title of President when he becomes CEO. Following Coyne's retirement, Milligan will be appointed to the board of directors.

Coyne, 63, has served as CEO of WD since January 2007 and spent the vast majority of a distinguished career in the electronics industry with WD, joining the company in 1983. Under his leadership, WD became the world's largest maker of hard drives, through a relentless focus on the quality and ...more

Malaysian Univ keeps track of assets and students with TagMaster RFID technology

TagMaster has received an additional order for the expansion of the student and computer tracking system installed at University of Sabah, Borneo.

The order is for additional 2400 units of TagMaster's Samui and Edam RFID tags along with extension of the school's network of Celebes ...more

Global access control credential market reaches $400M, IMS says

The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near-field communication (NFC), according to a new study published by IMS Research. Smart card credentials, which represent approximately 40 percent of the global credential market, are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control and secondary applications such as electronic payment, identity management and access-on-a-card.

The next generation of access control credentials are expected ...more

California State Univ stadium protects its turf with Pelco smart thermal cams

Schneider Electric announced the successful installation of its Pelco by Schneider Electric Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems at California State University, Fresno's Bulldog Stadium. Once reserved only for specialized military applications at a premium price, Schneider Electric is now making thermal imaging affordable and available to any business or infrastructure. The installation at Bulldog Stadium is expected to show immediate return on investment by eliminating the need for routine area checks, which saves on the cost of personnel, as well as vehicle fuel, maintenance and nighttime lighting.

Following successful installation of a new artificial playing field in the 41,031-seat football stadium, the Fresno State security team wanted to upgrade its video security system to ensure proper protection of this significant investment. The university selected the Sarix TI Series to provide high-contrast images in any lighting condition with on-board analytics to detect any person or vehicle coming onto the new ...more

VideoIQ appoints Director of Product Management

VideoIQ announced the appointment of David Jackson as director of product management. In a new position for the company, Jackson will manage and develop the VideoIQ solution portfolio and help drive future product innovations and strategy.

Jackson joins VideoIQ from Tyco Security Products, where he held the role of senior product manager. He has worked in similar positions at E Ink Corporation and The MathWorks over...more

Security Services Providers Set to Embrace IP

Security services providers (SSPs) are adjusting their business models and marketing strategies to seek more profitable operations as competition heats up. The current trend is the integration of video and alarm systems, for the sake of keeping false alarms down. As responding to every “triggered” alarm can be costly, smarter detection is a boon for integrated video and alarm solutions.
With IP connectivity, numerous subsystems can be integrated more easily, compared to analog systems. “Over these past years, we have upgraded our infrastructure, including back-end platforms such as panels, DVRs and network gateways.” said Robert Lien, Assistant VP of R&D for Taiwan...more

 

Ingram Micro Expands in High-Growth MENA

Ingram Micro, the technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, announced it is broadening its geographic reach into the Middle East and North Africa with the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire certain IT businesses of Dubai-based Aptec Holdings Ltd. Aptec is a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, with products and solutions covering data center, storage, security, networking, and software categories, including technical services.
The acquisition is expected to contribute more than $250 million in revenue to Ingram Micro on an annual basis and is expected to close before the end of the third quarter of 2012, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions...more

IMS Research: Service and Maintenance, Key to BA Integrators Success

As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? A recent report from IMS Research (an IHS company) states if integrators focus on increasing service and maintenance revenue, they can remain profitable despite the economic conditions.
The report estimated the 2011 market for building automation service and maintenance was worth $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion in EMEA and the Americas, respectively.
William Rhodes, Senior Analyst at IMS Research...more

 

Service Models Needed for Next Phase of Growth in Thailand

The annual video surveillance equipment market in Thailand is roughly US$70 million; the installed analog base is easily 10 times that, so business potential is definitely huge. Over the last two years, growth in the adoption of IP-based security technology has been phenomenal; for example, one of the brands that we represent, Vivotek, has experienced 400-percent local sales growth, particularly in government projects (city surveillance, transportation, buildings), retail and department stores, and manufacturing and commercial sites.
To properly service and sustain this growth, we have a dedicated system...more

 

Lenel Introduces New Partner Program

Lenel Systems International introduces a new program for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Strategic Partners (SPs) called TierVantage. TierVantage delivers an array of advantages to assist VARs and SPs in creating greater awareness in the market, and differentiating their business. Lenel is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
TierVantage is part of an ongoing program of initiatives created by Lenel to assist VARs and SPs in growing and selling more effectively to customers. Programs such as TierVantage, help create greater success for all stakeholders, while strengthening relationships throughout the product, sales and service continuum – from manufacturer to reseller to end-user...more

Springboard to AEC

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is a huge and hot topic right now, and Thailand is preparing itself to be the center and propeller of it by 2015. Two thirds of our revenue comes from system integration work (the rest being distribution) within the region, especially in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. It definitely helps having long-standing, cross-border relationships. For example, Gallagher Group, one of our technology partners, introduced us to a building project in Cambodia, as it has had close ties with one of the decision makers for almost two decades (since his school days); the entire project was worth US$150 million, almost the same as another embassy project we had in that country. We are also working closely with a number of multinational mechanical and electrical companies active throughout the region...more

Anixter unveils IP video migration program

Anixter recently unveiled its new ipAssured: defining network video migration (DNVM) program that will provide a road map for security end users and integrators looking to migrate their video surveillance networks to a real-time, scalable, IP-based solution. The new program establishes an open system, standards-based network video architecture to address current and future video surveillance applications. This provides customers a framework to make informed decisions and specify the subsystems of an interoperable video surveillance solution.
Anixter anticipates that this program can reduce...more

3VR, new kid on the VMS block

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VR's Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past. ... Full story

Increased demand for retail security technology expected in 2013, BSIA says

Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12 months, with petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees the biggest cause of this rise.
The survey, which aimed to identify trends in retail security over the past year, was completed by members from across all sections of BSIA membership, with those focused on security guarding and the manufacture and installation of intruder alarms and staff protection technology showing particularly significant levels of experience in providing security solutions for retailers.
Over 85% of respondents claimed that the use of private security ...more

Southeast Asian EAS market to reach $79.1M by 2016, Frost & Sullivan says

The electronic article surveillance (EAS) market in Southeast Asia generated revenue of $36.7 million in 2011, an increase of 18.8 percent, over 2010. Tags and labels currently account for the largest market share in the total market. Frost & Sullivan believes that there will be continued growth in ...more

Vivint helps working parents keep homes safe

Vivint, home automation services company in North America, is helping working parents keep their homes safe with the latest smart home technology.

Every day, millions of parents leave home to earn a living and provide for their families, joining millions more who stay at home to work tirelessly looking after their children. Vivint is proud of its continuing role in helping parents stay aware of their children through home automation, especially in celebration of Working Parents Day.

「As primary caregivers, parents shoulder the critical responsibility of creating...more

in case you missed our weekly update: H.265 compression; Cisco, EMC back in physical security; emerging markets & more

H.265 is coming!

Vanguard Software Solutions (VSS), a provider of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC CODEC technology since 2004, trail runs a new generation of encoders based on HEVC (H.265), the Draft International Standard approved by the Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) in July 2012. The ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and... More

IBM enters smart home market with Vodafone

IBM and Vodafone announced a collaboration to combine mobile communications and cloud computing for the remote management of 'smart home' appliances. Vodafone and IBM will demonstrate the mobile management of a washing machine and other smart home devices that are connected by Vodafone's Global M2M... More



asmag Back-to-School Special: What Have We Learned from Campus Security Events?

For easier reference, we have gathered our solutions coverage on asmag.com for your immediate project needs in the education sector, as schools everywhere reopen to students and faculty. Aside from integrating video surveillance, access control, public address and emergency help point systems, we are also seeing increasing adoption of a service-based, RMR (recurring monthly revenue) approach to business development, helping LPR and biometric solution providers scale new heights. We hope that this special collection comes in handy and assists you in your next bid somehow. read more