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When you need to view video of an incident or information about an access point, you expect your security system will provide that information. But what happens if a camera or card reader isn’t working for some reason? It’s the security director’s worst nightmare. Sadly, the moment when a system fails is often the first indication an end user has that there is a problem. A useful trend I saw at ISC West this year is growth in various types of diagnostic, monitoring and control...

ASAP-to-PSAP technology automates communications between alarm monitoring companies & PSAPs and dispatches emergency service In April 2015, Cary, N.C., adopted a technology called Automated Secure Alarm Protocol to Public Safety Answering Point (ASAP-to-PSAP), but currently they are among only a handful of emergency 911 call response locales that use ASAP-to-PSAP technology in the United States. Commander Scott Edson of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, sp...

Since acquiring SeeTec AG, On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is bringing production of its entire software platform in house. The SeeTec recorder will replace OnSSI’s legacy recorder, previously OEM’d by Milestone, beginning with the introduction of Ocularis 5.x. Familiar in Europe, SeeTec is a privately held German-based company providing VMS solutions and was among the first providers of network-based video management applications. With SeeTec now part of OnSSI, the combin...

The program is dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is excited to reveal its new Channel Partner Program for the North American market. In further support of the recently announced strategic focus dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel, t...

The GOVIES awards honour outstanding government security products in a variety of categories Pelco by Schneider Electric is proud to announce that the company’s Digital Sentry DSSRV2 NVR product has received a Platinum Award within the Video Security Management category, from the 2015 GOVIES Government Security Awards competition. Criteria for winning According to competition management, an independent panel of judges from the security industry selected the top entries...

Top 2014 Symmetry Authorised Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards Top performing integrators from throughout the US and Canada were awarded AMAG Technology’s coveted Eagle Award at the company’s annual Eagle Award reception held at ISC West on April 17. Top 2014 Symmetry Authorized Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards in recognition for their commitment to selling Symmetry products and exceptional sales efforts.   “We appreciate the bus...

B9512G awarded as Best in Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solutions in SIA 2015 New product Showcase The new B9512G G Series Control Panel from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has won the Best in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions award in the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) program during the recent ISC West exposition in Las Vegas. This annual awards program recognises innovative products and solutions in elect...

Proceeds from the April 16th event will support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $120,000 at ISC West this year through their sixth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and other events.  “The volunteer participation and fund raising efforts for Mission 500 at ISC West 2015 were s...

The new technology analyses and optimises the network camera’s video stream in real time Security Industry Association (SIA) awards top products in annual New Product Showcase, including Axis’ Zipstream compression technology in the Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies category at ISC West. Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced that Axis’ Zipstream technology was recognised by the Security Industry Associatio...

VI Monitor for Mac allows for access to live and recorded video from any camera on surveillance systems using Apple computers Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software, will showcase new features for VI Monitor v6 at Expo Seguridad in Mexico City, Mexico. Hosted at the Banamex Center, Expo Seguridad Mexico, powered by ISC, is an international security event with over 28 countries participating. Attendees interested in learning more a...

MorphoWave biometric access solution captures and matches four fingerprints with a single wave of the hand MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho took the top honour at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. MorphoWave is the market's first biometric access solution featuring high-speed touchless fingerprint matching. MorphoWave captures and matches four finger...

Phybridge is an unfamiliar name in the physical security market. That’s because the Canadian company first made its mark in the telecommunications market, serving customers transitioning from analogue to digital telephone systems using “voice-over-IP.” The telecommunications transition came six to 10 years before a similar transition happening now in the physical security market, and the infrastructure solutions that succeeded in the former market are also applicable to the la...

The VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detectors combine VESDA reliability and early warning smoke detection Two Xtralis solutions recently received prestigious awards at ISC West, largest security industry trade show in the USA. VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD) won the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) Best in Fire & Life Safety Award, and the HeiTel 4G Body-Worn Nano streaming video transmitter received an Honourable Mention. Both s...

Zwipe biometric card named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management During last week's ISC West tradeshow in Las Vegas, the Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, was named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) ceremony. The bio...

As we unpack our bags – literally and figuratively - from the recent ISC West in Las Vegas, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the busy show. Specifically, it’s a good time to consider how the exhibition could be improved to be more valuable for attendees and/or exhibitors. We asked our panellists for their opinions, and we’re also interested in any other post-show commentary – please share in the comments section.

The VyneWatch cloud-based service keeps users informed of the status of their video surveillance recording devices Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has released VyneWatch™, a new product that monitors the status of users video recording devices, regardless of the video platform use. “Companies invest thousands of dollars into video surveillance security...

Razberi Enterprise ServerSwitch offers twice the performance of the standard unit Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has enriched its incredibly successful line of easy-to-use and install ServerSwitch appliances with the release of the Enterprise ServerSwitch™, a high performance product that offers twice the performance of the standard unit. Twice the standard...

The exhibition enabled GJD to demonstrate its pioneering new products GJD, the leading British manufacturer and designer of professional external detector equipment, as well as Infra-Red and White-Light LED Illuminators, recently showcased its highly innovative perimeter detection solutions at ISC West for the first time ever. The exhibition was a great success and it enabled GJD to demonstrate its pioneering new products to existing and prospective customers. IP intrusion de...

The council bases its awards upon a nominee’s exhibited leadership in the security industry Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that Irene Lam, Vice President of R&D and Engineering for Tyco Security Products, has been recognised as a winner of the 2015 Women of the Year award by the Women’s Security Council, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the pro...

The Connected Home also demonstrates the capabilities of some other featured DSC intrusion systems Tyco Security Products showcases its Connected Home, featuring DSC products, which provides consumers with the ability to manage security, lights, heat, locks and more, through interactive demos at booth #22025 at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 15-17, 2015. Highlighted in the Connected Home is the DSCTouch, a smart, intuitive, easy to use, all-in-one wireless panel, complete with...

 HID Mobile Access solution works with the industry’s broadest range of iOS- and Android-based smartphones HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected its HID Mobile Access solution as the winner of the New Product Showcase competition in the Access Control category. SIA awards recognise the year’s most innovative products, services and solutions in the industry....

Richard Brent’s nomination was ratified at the Advance meeting during ISC West 2015 Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, is pleased to announce that CEO Richard Brent, has been elected to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Board of Directors. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge in audio security and over a decade of experience in government affairs to SIA’s leadership. As a board member, his responsibili...

Suprema’s biometric devices are integrated into the AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology, is pleased to announce that Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Axis Communications and its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller through ENTERTECH SYSTEMS’ BioConnect 3.0 identity management platform. This new integration helps enterprises around the world successfully deploy access control s...

StarNet 2 is ideal for management and operation of perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce StarNet 2, a full-featured security management system (SMS) ideal for the management and operation of perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems. Security management for perimeter security Stewart Dewar, Senstar’s Product Manager, said: &ld...

SWIFT is a wireless fire detector line offered by Honeywell Fire Systems Honeywell Fire Systems, Northford, Conn., continues to enhance its line of wireless fire detectors, announcing new updates to its Fire-Lite® Alarms Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology (SWIFT™) at ISC West 2015 in Las Vegas. The SWIFT line of wireless fire alarm detectors and modules – which includes smoke, heat and pull stations – integrate with new and existing Fire-Lite...

Spectra NVR3™ is a purpose built, high performance video management software At ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the United States, Spectra Logic recently unveiled a new global division: Spectra Video Surveillance, and simultaneously announced Spectra NVR3™, a first to market, enterprise class, fully integrated video management software (VMS) with intelligent analytics and multi-tiered storage. High-performance video management software: &ldq...

Gallagher named Gold winner in the access control devices/ peripherals division for its T20 Terminal with Alarms Gallagher is continuing its winning ways as another success for the global security technology leader was announced recently at the ISC West Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada. Gallagher has been named a Gold winner in the access control devices/ peripherals division of the 2015 Govies award for its T20 Terminal with Alarms. Released in March 2015, Gallagher's latest edition t...

IDIS announced the opening of a new American headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas On the opening day of ISC West, the largest security trade show in the United States, IDIS formalised the launch of IDIS America, confirming the appointments of Andrew Myung and Keith Drummond as the regional subsidiary’s President and Senior Sales Director, respectively. In addition, IDIS announced the opening of a new American headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, dem...

VPort™ 66-2MP will feature a vandal-proof design, along with IP66 rain and dust protection Moxa, one of the world's leading manufacturers of communications equipment for harsh environments, recently unveiled at the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2015) the new flagship of its IP network video surveillance family: the VPort™ 66-2MP. The 1080p PTZ dome camera is scheduled for production by July 1st and has been specifically designed for m...

The integration of DirectIP and Veracity combines plug-and-play simplicity with proven industry-leading accuracy IDIS, a global surveillance solution provider, and 4Sight Imaging, a leading imaging technology company, have announced the successful integration of DirectIP™ with Veracity, a powerful and intuitive License-Plate Recognition (LPR) software engine, at the ISC West security show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Proving ten times more accurate in independent comparative t...