by Brianna Crandall — October 5, 2016 — ASIS International, the worldwide organization for security professionals, has selected its ASIS 2016 Accolades Award winners. ASIS Accolades recognizes the security industry’s most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions featured at the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016) in September in Orlando, Florida.
A team of judges representing experts in security technologies evaluated all Accolades entries and selected this year’s winners. As a group, the winners are exceptional because of their focus on low cost and speed to facilitate corporate incident management through innovative uses of the cloud, barriers, radar, and networks, says ASIS.
Of the ten winners, the judges determined that the WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Connect) by Wireless CCTV was the most innovative entry and named it the Judges Choice Award Winner. Show attendees also voted it the People’s Choice for best product.
The 2016 ASIS Accolades Award Competition “Security’s Best” winners are listed below.
Judge’s Choice Award Winner:
Wireless CCTV: WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Connect)
This camera delivers live transmission of video and audio on the move. The unit uses cellular technology (4G LTE with automatic fallback) to transmit live video and GPS location information from the wearer to control rooms and mobile devices, drastically improving situational awareness and safety.
WCCTV’s triple-winner Body Worn Camera (Connect) uses cellular technology to transmit live video and GPS location information from the wearer to control rooms and mobile devices, improving situational awareness and safety.
AlertEnterprise: bAlert IoT Security Commander
This product is a comprehensive IoT-based Security Incident Management and Response Platform in the Cloud built for the enterprise. The bAlert Mobile Reporter delivers the perfect “See Something/Say Something” companion mobile app, allowing employees to instantly report security and safety issues from their mobile devices.
Gibraltar: Gibraltar M50 P1 Wedge Barrier (G-2000 Series)
This product is seen as the most reliable electro-mechanical wedge barrier. The barrier is currently undergoing 24/7 cycle testing and has more than 400,000 cycles with no parts replacement. Gibralter performed an underwater submersion test of 1,200+ cycles submerged as well.
Hanwha Techwin America: Hanwha Techwin America Samsung XRN-2011
The XRN-2011 NVR provides ultra-high quality 4K recording performance while minimizing storage and network requirements using H.265, H.264, and MJPEG compression. XRN-2011 is the first to support H.265 recording and allows the simultaneous viewing of 32 cameras on a single UHD monitor or 16 cameras on dual monitors.
Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY Group Brand: Medeco XT Data Analytics
A game changer in audit trails analysis, the Medeco XT Data Analytics is a powerful tool build into XT Web Manager software. Easy-to-read graphics allow security administrators to quickly see access trends and spot potential problems within their facility. This time-saving feature eliminates searching through thousands of audit records.
NVT Phybridge: FLEX Switch
The FLEX24 is an enterprise-grade, long-reach-managed switch that delivers fast Ethernet (100Mbps full duplex symmetrical) and PoE++ (50 watts per port) over 1, 2, or 4 pair UTP with 1,640ft (500m) reach. FLEX supports long- and short-reach requirements, making IP migration simple, cost effective, and less disruptive.
RightCrowd Software: RightCrowd Essentials
RightCrowd Essentials is software that enhances physical access control systems, delivering powerful enterprise-class workflow and compliance features. Designed specifically for SME businesses, Essentials “out-of-the-box” feature means remarkably quick implementation at very low cost. Modeled from RightCrowd’s enterprise solutions, Essentials enables real-time continuous workflow assurance for safety, security, and compliance solutions.
SpotterRF: A2000 Counter Drone Radar
Small drones present a new, hard-to-detect threat to critical infrastructure. The affordable A2000 radar brings to market technology that detects drones and other airborne targets far beyond any other commercially available technology in its class and works reliably during rain, fog, snow, or dust.
Stratfor: Stratfor Threat Lens
Threat Lens is a premium threat intelligence platform offering that cuts through the noise and gives security leaders the ability to identify, anticipate, measure, and mitigate risks to their people, assets, and interests around the world. The multi-layered analytical framework evaluates both the immediate significance and future implications of evolving security events so that clients can anticipate threats and implement protective measures.
Vismo: Vismo-Alert
The Vismo-Alert wearable panic button is a personal alarm system that connects to smartphone devices over Bluetooth. The Vismo-Alert overcomes the need for the user to unlock their device when activating the panic button, providing companies with a fast way to alert employees in the event of an emergency.
The video clip “Congrats to the Accolades Winners” currently on the home page of the ASIS 2017 (under “Highlights from ASIS 2016”) gives a short introduction to and some demonstrations of the winning Accolades Award products for FMs who are looking for the most innovative and effective security technology for their facilities.
