A new product installation module is being launched by the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association (PSSA) as part of the next stage of development of the PSSA Verification Scheme, which is a scheme for ensuring rigorous standards are met by high security perimeter systems.
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Transport Security Expo, an international exhibition showcasing the latest in transport security technology and products, is set to convene on 13-14 November at the London Olympia this year. VIVOTEK, as one of the leading brands in the global IP surveillance market, is pleased to announce its participation in this annual gathering, not only to demonstrate VIVOTEK’s latest solutions for transportation applications, but also to exchange business ideas with professionals from the aviation, maritime and public transport fields. In the past decade, security issues concerning terrorism and other crimes in the transportation sector have increased significantly worldwide. Security inside or outside of vehicles and in public transportation have become a top concern since damage to transportation infrastructure directly impact not only the victims, but also the local and worldwide economy. As such, proactive vertical and horizontal assessment to risk, efficient and effective measures for protecting travelers’ safety, approaches to minimize illegal initiatives and various security threats have been highly emphasized in the market. Bearing the market trend and customers’ demands, VIVOTEK has been committed to comprehensive development of best-in-class, reliable IP surveillance solutions for transportation. Besides having superb image quality, VIVOTEK cameras also feature IP66- or IP67- weatherproof, IK10-rated vandal-proof and/or NEMA 4X-rated housings for corrosion prevention, as well as vibration resistance EN50155 standard for professional mobile surveillance as prerequisites for products that are designed for transportation applications. VIVOTEK’s transportation product lineup ranges from speed dome to fisheye to fixed dome network cameras, including but not limited to SD8363E, MD8562, FD8151V-F2, FD8372 FE8172/73 and IP8371E. Steve Ma, Executive VP at VIVOTEK, indicated, “We put the diverse requirements of each vertical application at the forefront when designing our products. For transportation applications, VIVOTEK has invested heavily in the product development cycle. Today, we are pleased to take this opportunity to present our products and technology that are ideal for the transportation industry at Transport Security Expo and to exchange market insight and trend observations with professionals from around the world. Together, we are committed to making the world a safer and better place.” For more information about VIVOTEK and its comprehensive product line, please visit www.vivotek.com.
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Biometric vaccine records are now in place for tens of thousands of adults and children in Kenya, Uganda, Benin and Zambia Lumidigm today announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young children are not being vaccinated and an estimated 2.5M born this year will die before the age of five. The delivery model in many parts of Africa depends on a multitude of healthcare workers who serve very large and remote areas. When there are no vaccination records to consult, many patients are re-immunised unnecessarily, others are simply missed and a finite supply of vaccine is wasted. Unfortunately, without a proper and reliable means of identification, vaccine wastage rates are higher than 50 percent in some of the most challenging geographies. VaxTrac is solving this problem with a biometric vaccination registry that is operated and managed in the field with low-cost mobile devices. Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with fingerprint sensors from Lumidigm. Returning patients can pull up their vaccination records with the touch of a finger allowing the healthcare worker to deliver appropriate care. With our VaxTrac system leveraging Lumidigm fingerprint sensors, we have been able to improve immunisation tracking which allows us to reduce waste so that we can vaccinate more people and save lives, asserts Mark Thomas, executive director of VaxTrac, a non-profit organisation supported by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, among others. We started evaluating Lumidigm sensors in 2012. Since the skin of children, especially young children, can be very malleable, we knew from experience that conventional biometric technologies that need a finger pressed against the device do not work. The ability that Lumidigm offers to pull fingerprint images from deeper layers produces images less susceptible to distortion and allows us to track vaccinations accurately. Multispectral imaging is a sophisticated technology specifically developed to overcome the fingerprint capture problems that conventional imaging systems have in less-than-ideal conditions. This more effective technology is based on the use of multiple spectrums of light and advanced optical techniques to extract unique fingerprint characteristics from both the surface and subsurface of the skin. That subsurface capability is important because the fingerprint ridges seen on the surface of the finger have their foundation beneath the surface of the skin, in the capillary beds and other sub-dermal structures. Being able to quickly read every patients fingerprints, no matter how problematic, in all types of conditions, from extremely dry to wet, is vital to this program, emphasises Bill Spence, Lumidigm vice president of sales-North America, Europe and Australia. Biometric authentication has reduced the waste of vaccine dramatically, helping so many more people get vaccinated. The biometric vaccine registry also enables real-time reporting for streamlined supply-chain management, further reducing waste. The first in-country deployment of the Lumidigm fingerprint sensors was in March, 2013. The units are now in Kenya, Uganda and Benin with the largest deployment in 40 clinics throughout Zambia. Community healthcare workers are trained to use the biometric vaccine delivery system. The simple, user-friendly system was especially developed for workers with limited literacy. With the biometric VaxTrac system, expensive, specialised training is not necessary for vaccine delivery in remote areas. My favourite part is to see the shock on healthcare workers faces after their first scan of another persons fingerprint, Thomas adds. The patient is identified instantly and all their vaccination information is available on the computer screen in an intuitive graphic interface. Workers know immediately what vaccines to administer and which doses are not needed and may be reserved for other citizens. More Information: www.lumidigm.com
Guardly, a leader in mobile safety solutions and mobile mass notification system (MMNS) applications for enterprise, campus and community safety, announced that it was selected by the Crime Prevention Association of Toronto (CPAT) as its strategic partner to bring a next-generation, city-scale crime prevention and reporting platform to the City of Toronto. Guardly’s MMNS and inbound emergency alerting solutions were chosen by CPAT due to their high scalability and robust functionality to support this major financial and cultural center. This solution, powered by Guardly technology, will be rolled out as notifEYE mobile, a Neighborhood Watch project to improve civic engagement – particularly youth and diverse populations – and alignment with city police resources. “We have conducted a thorough research and evaluation process to determine the best public safety technology solution in the market. Guardly mobile safety technology was the best choice,” said Jeff Paulin, President of CPAT. “As we continue to provide guidance on effective crime prevention, reporting and tracking strategies to our community, we focus on delivering networking opportunities that raise the level of community-involved security in crime-affected areas and encourage resource sharing and community cohesion. Guardly technology adds an important layer to our grassroots emergency communications and community infrastructure.” Guardly’s MMNS goes beyond traditional mass notification capabilities which commonly leverage group-based distribution lists to notify recipients regardless of their location. Its technology infrastructure is highly scalable, capable of sending 500,000 alerts in just seconds and is more reliable than traditional SMS-based systems. Using this platform, community safety administrators and police forces are provided with a unique way to send location-targeted notifications to people located within specific geographic boundaries and buildings in real-time. Guardly’s MMNS delivers a two-way communication mechanism and improves threat intelligence for security operators by providing access to text messages and photos sent by community members related to active threats. The technology also helps with emergency preparedness planning and provides the ability for safety administrators to create and store notification and distribution profiles in advance, for later use when time is of the essence. “We are thrilled to be selected by CPAT as the exclusive provider of mobile alerting and mass notification solutions to enhance community safety,” said Josh Sookman, Guardly chief executive officer. “As a Toronto-based company, we are excited to have the opportunity to share our continuous innovations with neighbours and local businesses in our home and work communities.” As most calls for assistance come from mobile phones today, notifEYE mobile will enable improved situational awareness and better communication between officials, community and/or private security teams, residents and businesses. Ideally suited for cities, municipalities and communities, Guardly puts a “smart”, one-touch duress button onto the smartphones of each resident, enabling them to report emergencies more effectively. Other municipalities are also using Guardly technologies for lone and remote worker safety, enhancing the ability to alert and communicate with internal Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Its technologies can also be deployed by police forces and made available to the public for use as an addition or augmentation to traditional 911 emergency reporting. Visit Guardly at the Secured Cities event in Baltimore, MD from November 14-15 at booth #312 to learn how its mobile safety applications help to increase municipal security and city safety. notifEYE mobile, powered by Guardly, will be available through subscription in the coming months. Subscribers will have access to expandable, detailed reports created through the back-end of the application. These reports will help forecast safety and security needs for multiple layers of government, law enforcement, social-service agencies, businesses and residents. As Guardly mobile safety technology has proven to reduce response times by up to 44 percent and provide significant savings to the security teams, it will serve as strategic integral part of Toronto efforts to prevent crime and create a more cohesive, safer community. www.guardly.com
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