This fall, for the first time ever, Ebola turned up in the United States, raising concerns about how infectious diseases can spread via air travel, and discussion about how airports can help in the efforts to curtail a potential pandemic. “Airports can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in a number of ways. Thermal imaging cameras can be used to determine whether a passenger has a high temperature, for example, while behavior monitoring can be used to identify passengers that look ill,” shared John Nemerofsky, CEO, Xentry Systems Integration, Columbus, Ohio.

 Samsung Electronics agreed to sell its shares of Samsung Techwin to Hanwha Group. With the stock purchase, Hanwha Group will become Samsung Techwin’s largest shareholder, strengthening Hanwha Group’s position in the defense and security industry. The news of the agreement comes on the heels of a record sales year for Samsung Techwin in the U.S., as the company continues to design and sell video surveillance solutions. 

The benefits offered by 180- and 360-degree cameras are numerous, starting with the potential to reduce camera counts. The technologies cameras employ to capture and process images are the main factors to consider.

 Mountain View, Calif.-based Viakoo, which describes itself as the first and only automated solution to effectively eliminate missing video and reduce surveillance downtime, launched a new mobile app that delivers the full functionality of the company’s software into the palm of every user’s hand. 

 LILIN North America and HARMAN’s AMX, a global provider of enterprise control and automation systems, as well as audio/video switching and distributing solutions, announced a technology partnership and driver integration that will supply mutual customers with comprehensive IP video surveillance management.  

Honeywell, Louisville, Ky., recently announced new radar capabilities for its line of Vindicator security systems used to protect high-profile locations such as large commercial properties, government facilities and military installations. Honeywell’s Vindicator customers will have access to SpotterRF’s series of Compact Surveillance Radar systems, which can be used to detect intruders along perimeters when traditional ground surveillance radar systems are not practical.

Security Partners, Lancaster, Pa., and WAVE Electronics recently introduced the “4-Star Program,” a collaborative rebate program between the two companies that gives security dealers a profit advantage for products purchased from WAVE Electronics with monitoring services from Security Partners.

 ADI, Melville, N.Y., announced the availability of its 2014-2015 AV Solutions Catalog in print and online. This dedicated AV sourcebook features a wide range of products to help dealers build complete, integrated AV systems. 

 With every video recorder it sells, OpenEye includes ReportStar, its security system health monitoring service, free of charge. ReportStar proactively monitors the health of video surveillance systems and system sensors 24/7. As a cloud-based service, ReportStar can be accessed anywhere there is an Internet connection.

 Advancements in reliability and features of analytics, thermal imaging, and wireless and solar technology-based products have enabled perimeter security to be accessible to a more mainstream market than ever before.