The top 10 security new stories from 2015 on asmag.com.
In the last of the 2015 top 10 series, asmag.com presents the top 10 security corporate news stories of 2015, all uploaded between December 2014 and December 2015. The stories included in this list originate from corporate websites as official press releases and were either submitted to or found by asmag.com editors.
2015 was an eventful year for the security industry. There were a number of high-profile terrorist attacks and shootings that stunned the world. The mass shooting at Charlie Hedbo in January, bombing in Bangkok and then in Paris in August and Novemeber, respectively, and mass shooting in San Bernadino, California, all reminded the world that violent attacks can happen anywhere in the world. As a result, global security awareness has definitely risen.
Furthermore, 2015 saw several major mergers and acquisitions (M&As) such as Avigilon's acquisition of ObjectVideo, Canon's acquisition of Axis Communications, Hanhwa Group's acquisition of Samsung Techwing (now Hanhwa Techwin), and NICE System's selling of it's physical security business unit to Battery Ventures (now Qognify), just to name a few.
Despite what many have described as a lack of real innovation in the security industry as of late, technological advances have continued, resulting in the release of better, faster, more reliable products. Furthermore, as competition increases, more and more companies are looking for partnerships inside and outside of the industry to strengthen their offerings.
1. Genetec Security Center integrates with Prism retail analytics Skylabs
Genetec announced Security Center support for Prism analytics from Prism Skylabs, providing cloud-based, business intelligence tools to retailers. By integrating Prism with Security Center, retailers can extend their existing video surveillance camera system to provide valuable in-store data and metrics to monitor store traffic reports, monitor customer shopping trends, and remotely inspect store merchandising and brand displays.
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2. Pelco releases video information management system - VideoXpert
Pelco by Schneider Electric announced the launch of VideoXpert, a new experience in video information management systems. VideoXpert has been designed with a powerful, intuitive user interface. Featuring a plug-in architecture for system expansion and third-party integration, VideoXpert provides the flexibility to grow and expand in functionality for many types of facilities and applications.
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3. ASUSTOR release Surveillance Center 2.3 Beta
ASUSTOR announced the release of Surveillance Center 2.3 beta version. New features in this version include automated event action rules, simplified and intuitive on-screen controls, role-based access control, and the addition of foreign object detection for intelligent video analytics and search. The HDMI local output function has also been expanded for setups with greater than 4 cameras.
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4. Xtralis introduces HeiTel XOh SecurityPlus Remotely Programmable Operating System
Xtralis introduced the HeiTel XOh SecurityPlus Remotely Programmable Operating System, available on a new line of high-performance RMGs — the HeiTel CamDisc E, CamDisc+ E, and HeiTel ipVG. Now Xtralis' entire range of RMGs can deliver best-in-class remotely programmable security, plus multiple services for building management and business intelligence.
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5. Xtralis introduces IntrusionTrace: the world's biggest selling visual intrusion technology
Xtralis, with its innovative IntrusionTrace product, leads the world with video analytics intrusion detection that actually works, and works well. IntrusionTrace is the fifth generation product for perimeter protection under the Adpro brand name. IntrusionTrace has the huge benefit of accumulated knowledge and experience in perimeter protection.
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6. QNAP presents VS-2212 Pro+ VioStor NVR
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QNAP 2-bay VS-2212 Pro+ VioStor NVR, available in a tower form factor with 12 channels, is designed micro-size with rich functions to convey high cost-efficiency for SMB and SOHO users. Compact but fully loaded with advanced features, the VS-2212 Pro+ series supports Full HD 1080P local display, QSCM Lite for central management of multiple NVRs, and more.
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7. Jump ahead with SALTO's new product line up
Consisting of both hardware and software, the new range builds on SALTO's reputation in design and manufacture of wire-free and wireless access control systems.
New JustIN technology brings real-life and flexibility to access control and makes its easy and secure to use smartphones as a part of your access control solution.
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8.ZKAccess honored with ESX Innovation Award for access control
ZKAccess was honored with the ESX Innovation Award. The ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the Access Control: Readers/Keypads category.
The ESX Innovation Awards honor industry products and services for their innovative technology, design or application. Winners were selected by a panel of judges for their potential to help security and life safety professionals run, grow, and maximize their businesses.
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9. Merit LILIN enterprise IP video surveillance
LILIN has an enterprise surveillance solutions for your business needs whether or not you are adding cameras to an existing deployment or deploying video surveillance systems at a single site or across multiple corporate locations. LILIN offers a complete range of video analytic surveillance solution includes products from indoor, outdoor, IVS (Intelligent Video Surveillance) feature built-in cameras, PTZs, and Navigator VMS platform.
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10. IHS Research Note: Consumer and DIY home monitoring cameras market to watch
Consumer awareness of video surveillance and home video monitoring is increasing. This has been helped by the exposure Dropcam has provided the category. Retailers are taking note and network cameras are increasingly present on the shelves and webpages of many stores. IHS forecasts over 11 million consumer and DIY network cameras will be shipped worldwide in 2015.
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