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Valerus VMS Version 1.2

New features enhance a simple user experience Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announces the release of Valerus 1.2, the latest version of its popular video management software. With the latest release, Valerus further enhances the simple, completely hassle-free user experience that the software has been designed to deliver. New features include: Three powerful search options that help find recorded video evidence as quickly as possible. Thumbnail Search, Museum Search and Events Framework Search provide three distinct methods for searching, depending on the nature of the query. Built-in dewarping and viewing controls for 360º cameras that allow Valerus users to get the most out of today’s popular, high-resolution fisheye cameras. Multiple view perspectives, including quad views and 180º perimeters, provide the same level of detailed coverage that would typically require the use of many megapixel cameras. Presets and pan/ zoom capabilities further enhance the flexibility and performance the cameras can deliver. Enhanced health dashboard statistics that provide detailed graphs for every camera and NVR on the network, making it easier to assess system behavior and diagnose problems. Additional network settings give system administrators more flexibility in how to setup, secure, backup and maintain their Valerus system. Valerus now supports encrypted communication over https networks, provides the ability to regularly backup system configuration settings, and allows for easy system-wide software updates by pushing new software from the application server to all NVRs. It also supports both IPV4 an IPV6 devices. Security Keypads and PLC Controllers that can now connect to Valerus systems, allowing for camera views, presets, and even web pages to be quickly called up using numerical values. Bret McGowan, Vicon’s Senior V.P., Sales and Marketing says, “All new features of Valerus 1.2 have been added not just to enhance system performance, but to increase the ease with which customers make use of the system.” Valerus 1.2 will be available for download via the Vicon website in early July, 2017. Valerus customers eligible for upgrades can download the new software and update their system without any system relicensing. Prospective new customers are encouraged to download a free 30-day trial of Valerus Pro to experience the full range of features.

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Available for Smartphones and Tablets 3rd Gen. FLIR ONE Thermal Imaging Cameras

The FLIR ONE Pro is FLIR’s most advanced smartphone camera to date FLIR Systems, Inc. has recently announced that the new third generation FLIR ONE® and FLIR ONE Pro thermal imaging cameras are available for pre-order worldwide with product deliveries starting in late June. Powered by FLIR’s Lepton® thermal micro-camera core, the FLIR ONE builds upon a legacy of enabling thermal imaging on smartphones. The latest FLIR ONE is FLIR’s most affordable smartphone thermal camera while the first edition FLIR ONE Pro is the most advanced FLIR ONE to date. New features like its predecessors, both new FLIR ONEs come equipped with a thermal and a high-definition visible camera. Using FLIR’s patented multi-spectral dynamic imaging (MSX®) technology, both FLIR ONE models emboss high-fidelity, visible-light details onto the thermal imagery to dramatically improve image quality. The FLIR ONE and FLIR ONE Pro offer a breadth of new and improved features including: OneFit™ adjustable connector enables the connection to adjust up to four millimeters to accommodate a variety of smartphone cases without the need to remove the case. This patent pending feature is available for both iOS and Android devices. Improved FLIR ONE App that now features in-app tips for problem solving, use cases, and a community for sharing images and videos. Smartwatch compatibility with the Apple watch and select Android smartwatches, provide the ability to stream live thermal imagery to see around corners and take images or video from your smartwatch. FLIR ONE Pro: The all-new FLIR ONE Pro, designed for professionals and consumers alike, is the most advanced FLIR ONE ever created. With a distinctive ruggedised design that is drop tested to 1.8 meters, the FLIR ONE Pro is made to withstand work and outdoor environments. Combining FLIR’s MSX with FLIR’s video signal processing technology, VividIR™, the FLIR ONE Pro delivers the highest thermal image quality and clarity of all FLIR ONE generations. It also offers exclusive, advanced FLIR ONE App features, including multiple spot temperature meters and selectable onscreen temperature tracking regions. “Our goal with the third generation FLIR ONE and FLIR ONE Pro is to equip more consumers and professionals alike with the ability to experience the power of thermal imaging and the world’s sixth sense,” said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR Systems, “With continued research and development, we’ve combined the functionality of previous versions with greater affordability to provide a thermal camera accessory at just $199.99. Meanwhile, we have also created a more powerful FLIR ONE Pro for those who require more functionality and image clarity either at home, at play, or on the jobsite.”

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Zone 3D for Public Safety Professionals

New software platform enables ‘CSI’ effect for crash, crime, and fire investigation FARO® the world’s leading source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, construction BIM/ CIM, product design, public safety forensics, and 3D solutions applications, announces the availability of the FARO Zone 3D software. This revolutionary platform, through its advanced smart tools is the first of its kind to enable investigators to move fluidly between 2D and 3D environments and enhance the quality of incident reconstruction analysis or presentations for public safety professionals. FARO Zone 3D dramatically elevates the visual impact of presentations, including courtroom exhibits, by enabling accurate 2D and 3D scene diagrams, 3D scene walk-throughs, and full scene reconstruction animations. FARO Zone 3D also enhances the ability of public safety professionals to plan for, and respond more effectively to, emergencies by creating accurate representations of real-world locations within local communities. Key leading-edge functionality of FARO Zone 3D includes: Advanced smart tools to drive a more confident result Precise diagramming and measurement tools. Blood spatter analysis tools. Bullet trajectory analysis tools. Dynamic momentum and skid crash analysis tools. Vehicle crush analysis tools. Accurate scene replication with more than 10 million 3D models included or imported from free, online sources. Accurate 2D and 3D animations and walk-throughs. Enhanced flexibility to drive a faster result Easily draw and edit in 3D or in 2D, and see both views simultaneously. Explore ‘what if’ animation scenarios in real time with exact measurements taken from the scene. Quickly and simply import measurement data from other sources such as drones, satellite maps, or laser scanners. Import FARO laser scan data directly from FARO SCENE software. Backwards compatibility with FARO CAD Zone and ARAS applications. “FARO is committed to delivering innovation that enables investigators to do their job faster, easier, and more effectively,” states Jeff Ruiz, Vice President Global Public Safety – Forensics Business Unit, “FARO Zone 3D is a major industry milestone that harnesses the power of 3D in a solution specifically developed for crime, crash, and fire investigators.” FARO Zone 3D is currently available for ordering.

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Intelligent Data Management For High-Performance, Project-Based Workflows

New integrated solution provides more granular data visibility and access across scale-out storage environments Quantum Corp. has recently announced the integration of Data Frameworks ClarityNow software with its Xcellis™ scale-out storage and Artico™ archive appliances, providing increased visibility into usage and other intelligence regarding large unstructured data. Through deeper insight into their data, users with highly demanding storage environments – which can include hundreds of storage nodes, dozens of file systems and multiple different vendors – will now be able to scan, organize, access and migrate their data much more easily and efficiently to meet their business or mission objectives. Unmatched performance for complex file types; easy file and project migration Quantum has integrated ClarityNow with its Xcellis workflow storage and Artico archive gateway appliances to enable easy migration of files from any other NAS environment to take advantage of the better performance, access, sharing and cost management which Quantum’s StorNext®-powered appliances provide. The combined solution provides business-relevant views across all file systems, allowing users to manage files by project, client, researcher, storage cost or other metrics. The combination of Quantum scale-out storage appliances and DataFrameworks ClarityNow enables data owners such as project managers, principal investigators, lead engineers and researchers to view and search the archive without an IT request. This combination thereby reduces the drain on limited IT resources and decreases both the operating costs and capital expenditures – often by 10x or more – associated with managing large amounts of file-based data across complex storage environments.

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Cost-effective TS-831X and TS-531X NAS

Now support QM2 expansion cards and feature an upgraded Quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced that its cost-effective 10GbE-ready TS-831X and TS-531X business NAS now support QNAP’s innovative QM2 PCIe expansion cards. By installing a QM2 card, users can easily configure M.2 SSDs for the NAS to enjoy boosted performance with SSD caching or a caching pool, or add additional 10GbE 10GBASE-T connectivity. Both the TS-831X and TS-531X now also ship with an upgraded AnnapurnaLabs, an Amazon company Alpine AL-314 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor that delivers higher performance. Both the 8-bay TS-831X and 5-bay TS-531X feature a pair of 10GbE SFP+ ports to facilitate bandwidth-demanding tasks. To tackle IOPS-demanding applications, a QM2 M.2 SSD/ 10GbE PCIe expansion card can be installed in the NAS to add up to two M.2 PCIe/ SATA SSDs for increasing read/ write performance and to add extra 10GbE connectivity (individual QM2 cards may vary in functionality). Besides SSD caching, QM2 can form a RAID 1 or RAID 0 caching pool or auto-tiering volume, while Qtier auto-tiering technology can be enabled at the same time to ensure 24/7 optimized storage efficiency. “QM2 is ideal for NAS with a single PCIe slot to boost performance and connectivity,” said Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, “It allows M.2 SSD caching and a caching pool without occupying any drive bays, and optimizes storage efficiency across M.2 SSD and high-capacity SATA HDDs with around-the-clock acceleration.” The 1.7 GHz quad-core TS-831X and TS-531X deliver private cloud functionality to fulfill business needs in storage and backup/ restoration. Both models are scalable by attaching QNAP expansion enclosures, support VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to expand the storage of other QNAP NAS, and feature Container Station for developing containerized applications, IoT and micro-services.

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SSSDC Associates with HVSU

Haryana Vishwakarma Skill University (HVSU) has organized a meeting with Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) at Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Gurgaon on 5 June 2017 to explore possible avenues of cooperation between the two agencies towards imparting vocational education in the University. The meeting was held between SSSDC team comprising Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chairman, Maj Gen K Majumdar, COO, and Aaisha Thakur, Manager Enterprises, SSSDC; and Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellor and Ms. Chanchal, Asst. Deputy Director, HVSU. The Chairman delivered a brief presentation to the Vice Chancellor about SSSDC and CAPSI, and emphasized that the private security industry has a workforce of 70 Lacs, of which 14 Lacs are security supervisors. This industry has a growth rate of 25% and rate of attrition at 30%. Besides, he also informed that SSSDC has about 300 affiliated training partners all over India and have a capacity of building more as per requirement. The Chairman sought collaboration between the authorities to enable the formal skilling and education of unskilled private security personnel in an efficient way, and put forth following suggestions from his end. SSSDC will help develop curriculum for the Level 6, 7 & 8 security courses jointly with the University. They will enable providing training and certification to the security supervisors. SSSDC can also help the university with mobilization – making the training infrastructure available through their training partners, contacting end users for on-job training, and finally for placement. The Chairman offered a platform of the Security Skills & Leadership Summit, scheduled on 15 October 2017 to launch the B.Voc. courses with the university in presence of an audience comprising heads of the security industry, end users, and several senior government officials. He also advised that on-line cum contact programs for existing security supervisors be organized jointly. The Vice Chancellor Raj Nehru appreciated the support of SSSDC and mentioned that the university is aiming at B.Voc. courses in security science where the student will earn credits as per NSQF level 6, 7 & 8, and would have the option of exit and entry so that he is employable at every level. The University also wants to introduce graduation courses for students with on-job training, for which they want to tie up with 5-6 top security companies. He also informed that the students would be eligible to get stipend. He, however, made it clear that HVSU’s focus is in Haryana. The meeting concluded on a positive note. SSSDC will support in developing curriculum for the graduation courses for security guards. They will form a committee for the empanelment of the University Security course students with the top security employers, and a short term course will be defined for the already employed supervisor to guide them to a path of career progression.

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Ultra HD 4MP Analog Range

Performance like Never Before Ultra HD 4MP Analog Range

CP PLUS has recently launched the Ultra HD Analog range of cameras and DVRs. Designed to offer high-resolution imagery for revolutionary clarity, this range marks a major shift in the capabilities of analog surveillance systems from its earlier counterparts. It includes Ultra HD 4MP cameras and DVRs that offer distinct, detailed images even in low light conditions. Besides, these cameras are equipped with Edge analytics with features like trip wire, intrusion detection, and face detection etc., which make them responsive to any unusual occurrences within a premise. Due to hit markets late this monsoon, these cameras will upgrade the existing analog systems hassle-free and cost-effectively, thereby offering the best results without major overhauls. “The Ultra HD analog range is great for those who are looking for an IP equivalent performance in analog. It offers excellent image clarity coupled with Edge analytics for smart surveillance – a feature that has been akin to IP thus far. These cameras produce brilliant images even in low light conditions, while the edge analytics ensure no trespassing goes unnoticed.” – Yogesh B. Dutta, COO – CP PLUS  

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Multi-Touch Interactive Screen

Hikvision announces that it has launched its most sophisticated multi-touch interactive screen (MTIS) for the Indian market. The MTIS is used as an intelligent teaching tool, integrated with the latest touch technology, high definition display technology, video processing technology, computer technology, network communication technology, intelligent interactive control system and audio control system. With rich teaching resources, it can be used in kindergartens, primary and secondary school teaching class remote learning, training centers and other occasions. Key features Full HD 1080p LCD display. Anti-glare glazing surface glass with anti-glare. Supports 10-touch and smooth writing. 32768×32768 touch difference resolution. Full external audio and video interface. Supports standard OPS plug-in computer. Rich front interface and function keys, easy to operate. Low radiation, low power consumption. Green environmental protection. Multi-functionalities The MTIS software can function in multimode enabling lesson preparation, desktop annotation, e-book sync teaching and is capable of switching from each mode. The rich auxiliary teaching tool supports mask, roaming, screenshots, graphics, graphics recognition, handwriting recognition, text input, video playback, perspective tools, pie chart/ histogram, a key table drawing, screen recording and video booth. It contains more than 40 themes of resources such as Math, Physics, Biology, Music, Geography, Information technology, Sports and other images and multimedia resources. With its ‘Writing Erase Function,’ the users are free to write or annotate seven or more writing pen styles. They are free to adjust the handwriting thickness and color. Also, it supports gesture erase enabling blackboard rub to be changed with the size of the gesture area. Highly compatible, it supports directly open or insert the page and other mode to import or export Word, PPT, Excel and other format documents. It can edit the second save, also embedded in the page with web site to browse. The software provides discipline tools such as Language, Mathematics, English, Physics and Chemistry, to realize the application of multiple tools, such as stroke simulation, triangular plate, compass, periodic table of Chinese and English, chemical experiment instrument. It can extend the TV, computer and other input signals to the teaching platform. Besides, it is screen-screen interactive and is capable of centralized management and multichannel annotation. “We are proud to launch this revolutionary and most essential teaching tool which makes both teaching and learning less tiresome and more interesting. This comes as a real boon not only to our schools but also to training centers and remote learning. I am sure of its positive impact on the academic and training institutions in India.” – Ashish P Dhakan, Managing Director & CEO, Prama Hikvision (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra Secured

By Solar-Powered Smart Surveillance solution Axis Communications successfully installed of a campus-wide surveillance system at Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.  The unique feature of this project is that the surveillance system is powered by solar energy, resulting in a zero carbon footprint. The 10,000 strong student community required an efficient and ecologically conscious security solution to monitor the activities around the campus. The deployment is powered with 20 solar plants using rooftop panels across the entire campus. The Axis cameras provide real-time images, high-resolution zoom capability and round-the-clock monitoring. “DEI is known for its work experience courses where students work with faculty to build solutions. In tune with this, instead of relying on any integrator, we preferred to build a security surveillance solution as an open laboratory, which serves as an ideal platform for skill development and research in surveillance analytics. We were pleased to partner with Axis Communications, which managed to surpass our expectations in this regard. Their technology proved to be highly reliable, with exceptional image quality, and superior compression capability that helps in keeping bandwidth low and recording depth high,” said Prof. C.M. Markan, Department of Physics & Computer Science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra. The 250+ camera installation with multiple monitoring stations and secured datacenter running on solar energy has boosted the security at the university and its residential facility that earlier relied solely on physical security. During a recent visit to DEI security surveillance lab by Telecom Sector Skills Council CEO, Lt. Gen Kochhar was pleased to observe the Government’s policies on skill development already being practiced in letter and spirit at Dayalbagh and has offered to partner DEI in this national initiative. Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the leading player in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform delivering high value to customers through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets. “We were very pleased to collaborate with Dayalbagh Educational Institute for this project because of their work ethics and the technological challenges in building a customized solution. The aim was to create a robust system that would be powered by clean energy. The challenge was to install a large-scale system that could surveil the campus spread over 100 acres without leaving any blind spots. This required a centralized datacenter with distributed monitoring centers connected across entire campus through underground optical fiber backbone.” – Sudhindra Holla, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Axis Communications

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CP PLUS’ Launch Show in Thailand

CP PLUS hosted a show on 10 June 2017 at Hotel Rama Garden in Thailand to highlight their best sellers and latest range of developments. More than 100 CP PLUS premium partners and system integrators from all across Thailand made their presence at the event. The show kick started with an introduction to CP PLUS’ exemplary growth story; and post that the audience was introduced to CP PLUS products and solutions including IP, AHD, HDCVI; time & attendance solutions; and home solutions such as video door phone and intrusion alarm systems. They also displayed their latest body worn cameras for security personnel, mobile DVR solutions, and Ezykam’s range of compact plug & play cameras. During an elaborate technical session, Aman Arora of CP PLUS educated the audience about their trending technologies followed by Q&A round. The show was wrapped up with a lucky draw where lucky guests won iPhone 7. “It was a great show. On showcase were some of our best selling products and the latest from CP PLUS. The audience was keen to learn about our new technologies, which is an encouragement for us to come back each time with better products and solutions. We look forward to more of such informative and interactive trips; it was certainly a pleasure.” – Aditya Khemka, Managing Director & CEO – CP PLUS  

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