Microsoft Physical Security Overview

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  • Genetec Stratocast VSaaS Tested on Sep 05, 2019
    ... We found user account management complicated and cumbersome, requiring Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo account synchronization. Unlike most VSaaS platforms, there is not an option to...
  • Design Researcher At Microsoft Looking For Integrators To Participate In... on Aug 30, 2019
    Hello, Hope everyone is doing great. I'm currently looking for integrators that would be willing...
  • Warning: Windows 7 Update Crashing NVRs on Aug 26, 2019
    ...multiple reports of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2 systems that will no longer boot after installing Microsoft 8/2019 Security update 'KB4512506 Security Monthly Quality Rollup'. The problem occurs because...
  • Milestone "GDPR-ready" Certification Claim Critiqued on Aug 12, 2019
    ...Mobile Server Mobile and Web client Processing of audio and metadata XProtect Corporate's basic users Microsoft SQL server Microsoft Active Directory Notably, the XProtect mobile app is a major omission...
  • Salient CompleteView 20/20 VMS Tested on Feb 27, 2019
    ...requires the Silverlight plugin installation, which has limited to no current browser support, even in Microsoft's own browsers. IPVM was unable to get the web client loaded for testing, due to this limited...
  • Access Control Records Maintenance Guide on Jan 16, 2019
    ... For example, the Microsoft SQL Server Agent performs the following tasks: Reorganize/rebuild scatter index or data...
  • ACRE-Acquired Open Options Access Company Profile on Dec 17, 2018
    Who is the company ACRE is acquiring? In this note, we examine Open Options line for best...
  • Integrator Laptop Guide on Oct 16, 2018
    ...second place, HP and Lenovo were tied, breakdown below: Dell - 43% HP - 16% Lenovo - 16% Asus - 9% Microsoft Surface - 5% Acer - 4% Apple - 3% Other - 5% The two main differences between general...
  • RealNetworks Free School Facial Recognition on Aug 03, 2018
    ... The company won a monstrous $761 million settlement from Microsoft in 2005, which has been their biggest financial win. Poor Financials However, that settlement...
  • Hikvision Wins Chinese Government Forced Facial Recognition Project... on Jul 16, 2018
    ... Just last week, Microsoft advocated public regulation of facial recognition and Amazon has come under scrutiny for public...
  • Microsoft Urges Regulating Facial Recognition - Should It? on Jul 13, 2018
    Amid a growing call for regulations to limit the use of facial recognition technology, Microsoft on Friday became the first tech giant to join the chorus. NY Times: Microsoft Urges Congress...
  • Cybersecurity for IP Video Surveillance Guide on May 18, 2018
    ... ActiveDirectory, as a Microsoft offering, is not supported by almost any IP camera, which typically run on Linux. One Windows IP...
  • Genetec Clearance Face Detection / Redaction Test on May 14, 2018
    ...the person moves, as shown below: Video Limitations or Requirements Consistent with our findings, Microsoft lists the technical capabilities of their Face detection analytics as: Faces are detectable...
  • Digifort VMS Profile on Apr 25, 2018
    ... They currently offer a module to backup video archives to the cloud with Microsoft Azure, but the video must be recorded locally prior to transfer. They mentioned the development...
  • Owl Car Cam Tested - Disappoints on Mar 30, 2018
    With $18 million in VC funding, and led by the former product lead for the iPod and the VP of...
  • Hikvision Fails To Fix Unsafe Browser Plugin on Mar 21, 2018
    ... While still maintained, Microsoft themselves are strongly encouraging moving to Edge, which does not support such plugins.  A...
  • Integrator Help Desk Software Usage (Statistics) on Mar 19, 2018
    ...decades of process and procedure that are best supported by a simple database application, even just using Microsoft Access or Excel: "We have customized our own ticketing system for support that fits with our...
  • IPVM Camera Calculator User Manual / Guide on Mar 09, 2018
    Learn how to use the IPVM Camera Calculator. The guide below includes instructions, images, gifs,...
  • Integrator Web Browser / ActiveX Usage Statistics on Mar 01, 2018
    ... While still maintained, Microsoft themselves are strongly encouraging moving to Edge, which does not suppor such plugins. There...
  • Favorite Integrator Sales Quote Software (Statistics) on Feb 23, 2018
    ... Sales Quote Software Statistics The largest group of respondents cited using Microsoft products (most typically Excel or Word): The second most common named software was the...
  • Visio For Video Surveillance Design on Feb 20, 2018
    ... Microsoft's Visio Professional offers many of AutoCAD's core functions in an easier to use drag and drop...
  • ADT / ASG 'Merger' Acquisition on Feb 12, 2018
    ...integrator we have seen, ASG has been successful promoting and getting endorsed by CSOs, most notably Microsoft's CSO. Their annual 'Great Conversation' conference is being held in a few weeks, which given...
  • Top Project Management Software Used on Jan 30, 2018
    ... Project Work Planning Statistics The largest group of respondents cited using Microsoft products (most typically Project or Excel):   Several Software Platforms Needed The majority...
  • Directory Of 109 Video Analytics Suppliers on Jan 04, 2018
    ...Australlia Lighthouse, US Lighthouse Deep Learning Camera Tested Magenta, Italy Megvii, China Microsoft, US. Microsoft Video AI Cloud Services Examined Mindtree, India Nanit, US. Top VC Backs...
  • Security Integrator IT Expertise Statistics on Dec 07, 2017
    ..." "I have a BS degree in Computer Information Systems, A+ certified and been through Microsoft and Novel training. I have worked in the IT industry in the past in a central station...
  • Genetec Launches Cloud Access Control (Synergis SaaS) on Sep 21, 2017
    ...premise-based Synergis versions, but instead of using a local server onsite the platform is hosted in Microsoft Azure, consistent with Genetec's other cloud offerings. By connecting local controllers to...
  • Favorite Integrator Tablets 2017 on Sep 11, 2017
    ...manufacturers/types were mentioned as preferred, but Apple's iPad was clearly most popular, followed by Android and Microsoft Surface. Compared to overall market statistics, iPads are more popular among integrators than...
  • Microsoft Video AI Cloud Services Examined on Jul 18, 2017
    Microsoft has released one of the most amazing video analytics marketing videos ever. In it, they detect...
  • What Certifications Are Most Relevant? on Jun 05, 2017
    ...10 Certified Service Technician (Electronic Security Association) 11 Certified Solutions Associate (Microsoft) 12 Certified Solutions Expert – Windows Server 2012 or later (Microsoft) 13 Certified Solutions...
  • Broken Browser Support for Video Surveillance on Mar 22, 2017
    ... Current Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge browsers do not support NPAPI plugins, crippling live video and configuration in many IP...
  • Will The Microsoft Patrol Car Become A Reality? on Mar 13, 2017
    Over the years I have seen Microsoft attempt to enter a number of industries, but the efforts rarely pan out. Will the Microsoft...
  • Has Anyone Used Refs Filesystems For Vmses? on Mar 01, 2017
    ... Resilient File System (ReFS), codenamed "Protogon", is a Microsoft proprietary file system introduced with Windows Server 2012 with the intent of becoming the...
  • Microsoft Phones Are Unlocking HID Readers on Feb 20, 2017
    Microsoft Lumia 900 series phones are able to unlock doors via HID iClass Omniclass readers by simply...
  • Have You Upgraded To Windows 10? on Feb 02, 2017
    A recent Economist article highlights challenges for Microsoft to get users to upgrade: DESPITE its having been available for 18 months, three out of four...
  • For Sale: PSIM Provider Seeking Offers on Dec 19, 2016
    ...software Fortem has developed that interfaces with virtual or augmented reality goggles, such as the Microsoft HoloLens. The company feels this will further differentiate themselves from other PSIM...
  • Do You Or Your Customers Use SNMP To Monitor Security Systems? on Oct 22, 2016
    It appears support for SNMP is deprecated in Microsoft Server 2012 and 2012 R2, and it is not yet mentioned one way or the other for Server 2016. Does...
  • Ex-Microsoft Exec Surveillance Startup Nepoware Profile on Sep 02, 2016
    Former Microsoft executive Richard Ang says he wanted to build an IoT device, and so he has spent 3 years...
  • Genetec Access Control Security Center 5.5 Release on Aug 26, 2016
    Inside, we examine Genetec's new Access Control features in Security Center 5.5. Enhanced...
  • Milestone Fails With Grandma on Jul 19, 2016
    ...development toolkit contains application and code samples, proven Milestone library and code components and Microsoft® Visual Studio project templates This means that solutions can be delivered to various market...
  • Feenics Hosted Access Control Tested on Jul 07, 2016
    ... While Chrome is not supported, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari support Silverlight. Weak Apps: Despite...
  • Microsoft Buys LinkedIn - What Do You Think? on Jun 13, 2016
    Everyone's favorite (or least favorite as the case may be) tech company, Microsoft is buying LinkedIn. I think LinkedIn is an important site for the video surveillance industry,...
  • What Is The Industry Practice Regarding MS Windows 7 EULA Or Windows... on May 24, 2016
    ...versions for this? Is there maybe some special license to buy, that fixes all these problems? Or does Microsoft not care? Or are all the mom and pop shops buying volume licenses and server licenses to use...
  • AMAG Access Control Company Profile on Mar 18, 2016
    ... This version also supports server failover when Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) is available. Global: Everything in Enterprise version, but with...
  • Brivo Access Control Company Profile on Feb 09, 2016
    This is our 9th in a series of access control company profiles. In this entry, we cover...
  • Honeywell Pro-Watch Access Control Profile on Feb 01, 2016
    ... Project Management, including informal certifications on Microsoft Office Project, or formal software project management certifications. Customer Satisfaction:...
  • RS2 Access Control Company Profile on Jan 13, 2016
    ...client licenses, remote/terminal services license support, redundant server support, database integration Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Text File, SQL Server, ODBC, and Microsoft Active Directory.  Other...
  • Google Breaks Surveillance Browser Support on Sep 09, 2015
    ...  IE development discontinued: With the release of Windows 10 and their new Edge browser, Microsoft has stopped development of new IE versions, and support will be limited to service releases...
  • What Advantages Still Left For IP Megapixel ? on Aug 23, 2015
    ... - CPU and OS Licenses: Genuine Intel processors and Microsoft Windows licenses take a huge chunk of the cost of an IP NVR. SD Analog had managed to work since...
  • Windows Update Link. on Aug 03, 2015
    Some people might find helpful is the direct updater / iso / usb creation link http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Do check your windows is 32bit or 64bit before you...
  • Why Doesnt Microsoft Have A VMS? on Jun 17, 2015
    One that's included in Windows. Say an ONVIF only, 16 user, unlimited cameras, unlimited user...
  • Which VMSes Run On Microsoft SQL Server? on May 11, 2015
    I'd like to get a list of this. We know Genetec Security Center and Omnicast as well as...
  • Microsoft Face Rec App Guesses Your Age on May 01, 2015
    Microsoft has released the free 'How Old?' webpage that guesses both the gender and age of the picture's...
  • Worst Access Products 2015 on Feb 18, 2015
    ...NET and many of the Microsoft updates break the functionality causing the customer to not be able to use the system. Product...
  • Largest New Video Surveillance Projects 2015 on Jan 19, 2015
    ... They are using Genetec Security Center as VMS and Microsoft D.A.S. (or "Detecta", the Brazilian name) as PSIM" "Kocaeli City Surveillance Project in...
  • Startup Review: Sentri on Aug 26, 2014
    ... Strong Management & Microsoft Backing One intangible advantage Sentri may have other similar options is an experienced...
  • Windows 8.1 on Feb 06, 2014
    ...day at work in the newly created role of technology adviser got off to a rocky start yesterday as the Microsoft founder struggled for hours to install the Windows 8.1 upgrade. The installation hit a snag...
  • Rejecting PSIM, Big City to DIY on Dec 04, 2013
    ...they chose to build it themselves, what they found lacking in commercial options, including Vidsys and Microsoft, and how they plan to do it.PSIM: Don’t Waste Your TimeFor Michael Vidro, the head of...
  • Microsoft's CSO Mike Howard Is Full Of It on Nov 11, 2013
    ... Over the last few years, Microsoft's Chief Security Officer, Mike Howard, has established himself as the security management guru,...
  • Rebooting Remote Cameras Simply and Economically on Aug 06, 2013
    ... The unit only supports Microsoft Windows operating systems for configuration and setup, but it was indicated in a product video...
  • Documenting Surveillance Projects: Bluebeam Revu on Aug 02, 2013
    ... Integration with Bentley ProjectWise and Microsoft SharePoint Bluebeam in Action In this first video, we demonstrate laying out a very simple...
  • Cisco And Microsoft Teaming Up! on Aug 01, 2013
    ... "Join us and learn how security users like Cisco and Microsoft are using specifications from the PSIA to operate more cost effectively while creating...
  • Microsoft And NYPD Partner For Crime Awareness System on May 30, 2013
    ... I wasn’t aware that Microsoft was in the CCTV arena. The core piece seems to be the central indexing of video feeds that are...
  • The First Windows Based IP Camera - Genius or Crazy? on Mar 28, 2013
    ...] Why? ISD claims 3 main benefits of using Windows: Enables deeper, easier integration with Microsoft security and administrative services (e.g., ActiveDirectory, patch management, etc.). Allows...
  • DICE Matrix PSIM Examined on Mar 05, 2013
    ... The closest comparable is likely Microsoft's PSIM. Like Microsoft, DICE Matrix has a hosted element, but the implementation of features is...
  • Hidden Access Cost: The Database on Mar 04, 2013
    ...two versions: Cheap: An option using a free or inexpensive database format (SQL Server Express, Microsoft Access, or DB2) Costly: An options (typical offered as 'Enterprise' or "Multi-site') that...
  • Microsoft Surface Pro In Surveillance? on Feb 25, 2013
    I recently tried a Surface Pro for a few minutes, and I was tentatively impressed. I expected it...
  • Genetec Stratocast - Cloud Gambit on Nov 13, 2012
    ... Genetec's Cloud Approach Genetec is porting their Security Center software to run on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, Azure. This will make their key VMS, access control and LPR capabilities...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2012 on Sep 25, 2012
    ...thereof) of the following companies: Axis 3VR Arecont Vision Avigilon Bosch Cisco Genetec March Microsoft Milestone Systems Mobotix Samsung Sony In the last 6 months, covert/wearable IP cameras...
  • AutoCAD for Surveillance on Sep 24, 2012
    ... When contrasted with the cost of Microsoft's Visio, that retails for ~$500 USD and can be easily learned, AutoCAD requires significantly...
  • Best and Worst of ASIS 2012 on Sep 18, 2012
    ... Inside, we review the following: Show Traffic Gimmicks Empty Booths and Missing Vendors Microsoft  MegaBalls Panoramics Face Recognition Demographics Avigilon Minority Report Patent...
  • Microsoft / IDV PSIM Reviewed on Sep 17, 2012
    ... At ASIS 2012, one of the most continuously packed booths was from a surprise new entrant - Microsoft, who for the first time was pitching their own security specific product at the show. While...
  • ASIS 2012 Bad Traffic, Good Products on Sep 09, 2012
    ... Microsoft's PSIM Microsoft is at the show, showing off its PSIM. This is the first time we can recall...
  • New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012
    ...DVR/NVR/VMA Cloud Service - Adds cloud access to existing recorders; a template for other manufacturers Microsoft PSIM - More city command software than PSIM but interesting price model Milestone Moves Into...
  • Milestone Moves Into Silicon Valley on Sep 03, 2012
    ...expanding yet again - with a new office in Silicon Valley and a new business unit led by yet another former Microsoft employee. In this note, we examine the positioning and potential of this. Let's first review...
  • OS for Windows VMS: Server vs. 7 on Aug 21, 2012
    ... Even by Microsoft's own account, the functional and stability differences are nominal. However, a deeper look at...
  • Milestone's Unprecedented Support Charges on Mar 11, 2012
    ...Last year Milestone proclaimed that they sought global VMS domination and that they wanted to be the Microsoft of VMS. On the one hand, they are emulating Microsoft with steep charges for phone technical...
  • Remote Access Utilities on Feb 28, 2012
    ...Access Utilities The two most common types are: Classic: Remote Desktop Utility (furnished with Microsoft OS) Modern:Browser Based Utilities  Saavy integrators will find that first pass technical...
  • Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study on Nov 14, 2011
    ... NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 1 GB PCIe Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 32-bit...
  • Milestone Seeks Global VMS Market Dominance on Oct 30, 2011
    ...declared that they will reach an astounding and unprecedented 80-90% global market share and become the 'Microsoft of VMS.' In this note, we analyze why Milestone cannot achieve such market share yet why this...
  • Examining NICE's NiceVision VMS on Dec 08, 2010
    ...extra for unused channels Management server redundancy requires complex 3rd party technologies such as Microsoft Clustering Pricing and Product OptionsUntil 2010, NICE only offered a single VMS / recorder -...
  • Budget IP Camera Competitive Comparison 2010 on Jul 29, 2010
    ...Archerfish Solo D-Link DCS-920 Linksys Cisco WVC-80N Logitech HD USB Camera Pro 9000 Lorex LNE1001 Microsoft Lifecam Cinema USB Panasonic BL-C210A Trendnet TV-IP110 Viaas This collection provides a...
  • Testing MP USB Cameras for Video Surveillance on Jul 25, 2010
    ... In this test, we share our results from tests of Microsoft LifeCam Cinema (720p) and Logitech 2MP HD Pro Webcam Pro 9000. We bought a total of 5 USB...
  • Testing IndigoVision's VMS (Control Center and NVRs) on Jul 06, 2010
    ... This is dictated by the need for Microsoft's DCOM configurations not available in current versions. Since the life cycle for Windows XP...
  • Testing Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS on May 02, 2010
    ...   How do you restrict access to the system?  User management is handled through Microsoft Windows users and group credentials. The workflow would be to add the Windows users to a group,...
  • New Video Surveillance Products Spring 2010 on Mar 23, 2010
    The following report provides a directory and analysis of new video surveillance products...
  • Value of Managed Video (MVaaS) for Video Surveillance on Sep 03, 2008
    ... If you wanted an encyclopedia you would have to get a CD from Microsoft. These are examples of a broad trend of applications moving away from your PC and into the...
  • The Biggest Problem for the Video Surveillance Industry on Jul 23, 2008
    ... The war against Microsoft has raged for 20 years. In the last 5 years, it has become abundantly clear that Microsoft is...