Samsung’s video surveillance solution secures Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Samsung SCD-2080, SCD-3080 and SCV-2080R vandal-resistant external domes were installed at the hotels

Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels has agreed a long term single source supply relationship with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin, which will see all of its luxury hotels equipped with a Samsung video surveillance solution.

Ranging from bijou boutique to large-scale luxury, the 14 distinctive hotels are...

Axis Communications introduces video encoder solution for large, mission critical installations

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces AXIS Q7436 Video Encoder Blade and the AXIS Q7920 Video Encoder Chassis, which is one of the industry’s highest-density encoder chassis with support for up to 84 analogue cameras.

The new high-performance video encoder solution is ideal for demanding locations such as airports, railway stations and city surveillance – where high performance, flexibility and reliability are required.

“This new video encoder system is an ideal, future-proof video surveillance solution offering outstanding performance and great flexibility,” says Erik Frännlid, Axis´ Director of Product Management. “It allows customers with large scale analogue CCTV installations to connect their cameras to an IP network, giving instant access to digital benefits, including intelligent video capabilities, remote access and scalability.”

AXIS Q7436 Video...

SALTO strengthens UK Sales Team with appointment of Melanie Kay as Business Development Manager

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Melanie has over 9 years of experience in the electronic security industry

SALTO Systems has strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of Melanie Kay as Business Development Manager.

Melanie has extensive experience of the electronic security industry having been in the CCTV sector for 9 years, working in distribution and directly for manufacturers.

Working alongside the UK sales team, Melanie will...

HID Global to showcase its portfolio of government-to-citizen ID solutions at SDW 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

ActivID, FARGO HDP8500LE and Asure ID personalisation software will be displayed at the event

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced it will showcase its broad portfolio of government-to-citizen ID solutions at this year’s Security Document World (SDW) Conference. The company will highlight its extensive suite of services,...

Gallagher showcases its Z10 Dynamic Tension Sensor at IFSEC 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Gallagher also displayed its new K20 Tensioner Link System at IFSEC 2013

Overcoming potential threats to site security, risks to personnel health and safety, and challenges to business continuity remains the foremost priority for companies around the world. It is increasingly important to those responsible for risk mitigation and management therefore, that their sites are not only fully secure but that the occupants are accounted for at all times.

MOBOTIX AG announces consolidated financial results for quarter two

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

MOBOTIX Group raised its sales revenue by 9 percent

MOBOTIX AG, a supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems – has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the second quarter and the first half of the fiscal year 2012/13 (October 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013).

In the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2012/13 the MOBOTIX Group raised its sales...

Panasonic introduce latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network cameras including, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and feature Mega Super Dynamic technology that delivers 128x broader dynamic range. These series are composed of the WV-SF438, WV-SF448 and WV-SW458 and 548M.

All of the series has 360 degree monitoring capability with a variety of transmission modes including Wall Panorama, Double Panorama and Quad PTZ ensuring precise recording in decided areas. They also have a number of features to enhance image quality, improve the operational efficiency and reduce the burden on the network through enhanced “UniPhier” and 2 areas VIQS.

The entire series provides 1080p HD images at up to 30 IPS and because the camera is powered by Panasonic UniPhier technology, concurrent H.264 and JPEG streams are transmitted, enabling...

Panasonic introduces WV-SW598, i-Pro SmartHD surveillance solution

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Built to withstand extreme operating temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C, Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is proud to introduce the latest addition in the i-Pro SmartHD range of surveillance solutions, the WV-SW598.

With full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices including automatic device discovery, video streaming and intelligence metadata, PSCEU promises installers and end users some of the most advanced features and best return on investment available in the security technology market today.

Seamless continuity of FULL HD images even in the most extreme environments

With Ingress Protection Rating certified at IP66, the new Panasonic WV-SW598 takes extreme resistance against the elements to the next level by guaranteeing total dust...

Panasonic introduces WV-SW158 HD network dome camera

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The latest i-Pro Smart HD network dome camera from Panasonic, the WV-SW158 is designed with signature Panasonic high reliability and features Mega Super Dynamic technology that delivers 128x broader dynamic range. Face Detection and Mega Super Dynamic range technologies ensure clear and well-focussed facial images are always captured for consistently intelligible IDs. A further capability of SW158’s Face Detection functionality means when a registered suspect face is observed by the camera head, XML data can automatically be sent to trigger an alarm in a compatible network video recorder alerting security personnel. The advantage this functionality brings to a security operation team is by effectively adding another set of eyes in a surveillance monitoring team, efficiencies are increased and costs are significantly reduced.

The ONVIF compliant SW158 provides 1080p HD images at up to 30 IPS and because the camera...

Texecom achieves System 5 Certalarm accreditation from Intertek

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

System 5 accreditation is awarded to manufacturers that have rigorous quality control and production procedures

Texecom, the award-winning UK manufacturer of electronic security products, has achieved System 5 Certalarm accreditation from Intertek.

ISO67 System 5 accreditation is only awarded to manufacturers that have rigorous and extensive quality control and production procedures. This ensures that all products manufactured are identical...

IQinVision HD megapixel cameras secure Chillicothe High School in Missouri

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

IQinVision’s IQeye cameras are located anywhere students tend to congregate

IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that Chillicothe High School, in north-central Missouri, has deployed IQinVision HD megapixel cameras as part of their new IP video surveillance system. SMC is the designer of this system.

When Dan Nagel, Assistant Principal...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE software helps Electrosoft win contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Quantum Secure’s SAFE solution manages and streamlines security identities, compliance and events

Electrosoft Services, Inc., a small business located in Reston, Virginia, is proud to announce it has been awarded a contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement...

HID Global appoints Rob Haslam as vice president of Government ID Solutions

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Mr. Haslam will be responsible for worldwide expansion of the company’s government-to-citizen ID business

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that Rob Haslam has joined the company as vice president of Government ID Solutions. In his new role, Mr. Haslam is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide...

Moxa introduces concurrent dual-radio technology with zero wireless packet loss in industrial WLAN applications

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, has introduced proprietary concurrent dual-radio technology that ensures zero wireless packet loss in industrial WLAN applications, eliminating problems such as video frame skips, screen freezes and dropouts in safety-critical and real-time wireless applications.

"The unpredictability of radio interference has long been a deterring factor for industrial operators wanting to deploy wireless connectivity," explained Ariana Drivdahl, Product Manager for Moxa. "While self-healing and dual-band devices having been developed to somewhat mitigate its impact, signal recovery and renegotiation in band switch-over can still result in unacceptable packet loss. Concurrent dual-radio transmission architecture is the first and only technology that completely bypasses all interference."

Available exclusively in Moxa AWK-5222 and AWK-6222 series industrial wireless access...

Milestone Systems signs Innovative Security Designs as the first camera partner to offer Milestone Arcus VMS embedded in their edge devices

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

ISD will offer the robust and streamlined Milestone Arcus VMS embedded in its edge devices

Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), has signed Innovative Security Designs (ISD) as the first camera partner who will offer the robust and streamlined Milestone Arcus VMS embedded in...

Bosch Security Systems launches Integration Partner Program

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The program provides partners with dedicated resources to ensure support of Bosch video products

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is moving to a whole new level of interoperability with the launch of its Integration Partner Program. The program provides partners with powerful development tools and dedicated resources to ensure support of Bosch video products within third-party solutions. A new web portal and...

Grandstream Networks GXV IP surveillance cameras certified with ISS’ Video Management and Image Analytics Software

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a leading Video Management System (VMS) and video analytic software vendor, recently announced that testing and certification of Grandstream’s GXV IP Surveillance Cameras are interoperable with ISS’ suite of video management and image analytics software. ISS business customers can confidently use Grandstream’s GXV IP Surveillance Cameras with any of the ISS video management software offerings to create a comprehensive surveillance solution loaded with monitoring and analytical features.

“We’re pleased to have interoperability of our solutions with Grandstream,” said Aluisio Figueiredo, Chief Operating Officer of ISS. “Our business customers will greatly benefit from the highly advanced features of the cameras as well as the VMS solutions. We look forward to many...

Lenel to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to North and Latin American customers as part of new agreement

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Traka has been a Lenel OAAP partner since 2009 and offers key management compatibility with OnGuard

Traka USA, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, and Lenel Systems International Inc., a market leader in integrated access and video software solutions, announced an agreement to offer Traka USA Key...

Panasonic displays its latest developments in Business Intelligence Video Systems at IFSEC 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Panasonic’s team demonstrated how BIVS can be applied across the verticals of retail, baking, transport and logistics

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is a single business operation, comprised of twelve business-to-business product and project management areas consolidated within the business units of communications, visual system, professional...

Viscount Systems receives funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform

IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform and to expand system capabilities to a number of key areas, including mobile devices, enhancing the Freedom Microsoft Active Directory platform, preparing for U.S. Government full FICAM...