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At what time of day do you have most people in your building? Do you have enough parking spaces for your employees? Are there always enough first aiders in the building to meet safety requirements? Security systems provide a wealth of data, which can provide the answers to these questions and more. By extracting reports from your system, you can gather valuable information to increase safety or improve business processes.  Wiebe Koopmans, owner of Linked Solutions, advises bus...

The smart IP surveillance solution combines ZyXEL's Smart Connect technology and QNAP’s VioStor NVR ZyXEL Communications and QNAP System have announced a partnership in delivering a smart IP surveillance network combining Smart Connect technology and the well-known VioStor NVR solution, to bring the one network experience to surveillance applications. The partnership is also the realisation of the vision of the ZyXEL One Network, providing customers with fast, efficient...

G-Scope is Geutebruck's new generation of video management solutions, providing power at every level! G-Scope offers greatly expanded base functionality, extremely simple installation and operation, and a high degree of flexibility. In line with our objective of "utmost simplicity", a comprehensive video solution was created that makes daily work simpler and more comfortable. Setup aids guide you step-by-step through installation, not only saving time but also avoiding mistakes during the confi...

Information overload. That's how tradeshows can seem. You're being fed lots of information by several different people in a short amount of time. It can all be very overwhelming. So what do you do? It's relatively easy to create a plan for smaller shows. But with larger events such as Security Essen, IFSEC and ASIS, it's far easier to become overwhelmed by the amount of choices and options. With Essen and ASIS just behind us, we asked some of our panellists to reflect on the...

We are in the midst of tradeshow season. With Security Essen and ASIS International back to back this year, several manufacturers are present at both. ASIS is one of the largest security tradeshows in North America, but not nearly as huge as Security Essen. Some prefer Essen, and others prefer smaller shows like ASIS or IFSEC. We asked some of our panellists for their thoughts on smaller versus larger tradeshows. Let's see what they had to say.

The agreement will make Canon’s entire range of network security cameras available to Arteco’s customers Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Arteco, a pioneer in Video Event Management Software (VEMS) for the security industry. The agreement, announced at Security Essen, will provide a powerful VMS offering and make Canon’s entire range of high-quality network security cameras available to Arteco&rsqu...

The collaboration will enable Canon customers to access digivod’s solution across its full range of network security cameras Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced a new partnership with digivod, an innovative provider of video management software (VMS) at Security Essen. The collaboration will enable Canon customers to access digivod’s high performance solution across its full range of high-quality network security cameras, and benefit from...

A busy first day at the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Atlanta ended with a surprise strategic announcement by one of the industry’s largest suppliers and one of its most successful up-and-comers. Axis Communications and Sightlogix announced a strategic agreement to sell both technologies cooperatively to end-user customers through dealer channels. Despite the broad product range Axis brings to market, the company does not have a perimeter security solution, which is the stren...

The premier global fair in Essen offered over 40 market segments, attracting more than 40,000 visitors On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security Essen presented itself on its best form: 1,045 exhibitors from around 40 nations showed a large number of innovations for civil security at Messe Essen at the end of September - including worldwide conglomerates such as Bosch, Panasonic, Sony and Siemens. For the first time, the premier global fair in Essen offered more than 4...

MOBOTIX stand will include MxMultiViewer, the MxDisplay management station and the all new i25 Hemispheric camera At this year’s Security Essen, MOBOTIX presents a new compact sized Hemispheric camera, demonstrates its recent remote station for the IP video door intercom and introduces new software developments. The MOBOTIX technology stand is located at booth 408, Hall 1.0. “Important highlights at the MOBOTIX stand this year will include previews of the MxMu...

In its role to achieve “plug-and-play” interoperability for security system and device integration, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is looking ahead to some new possibilities in its long-term roadmap. David Bunzel, PSIA executive director, shared with me some of the active discussions among alliance members about where the next wave of interoperability initiatives may lead. Integration of wireless locks is at the top of the list, a response to the growing and...

Commoditisation is the biggest problem facing today’s security integrators, says Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative encompassing some 250 electronic security systems integrators, and aligning them with over 150 vendor partners. Multi-million-dollar manufacturers are taking advantage of economies of scale to drive down pricing of many of the components our industry uses, and lower prices are poised to have a long-term detrimental imp...

Just days before the ASIS International conference and exhibits in Atlanta, the global security market's attention last week has been focused on the big Security Essen 2014 trade show in Germany. With more floor space, exhibitors and attendees than ASIS, Security Essen highlights a wealth of technology resources to an eager international audience every two years. Several SourceSecurity.com staff members attended Security Essen last week, and my colleagues reported that the well-attended show ref...

SmartHandle 3062 – a new door fitting, developed to satisfy the special requirements of the hospitality industry, retirement homes and high end properties. The unique principle of the SmartHandle 3062 is that it communicates wirelessly with the identification media in the digital locking and access control system 3060 and controls where and when up to 64,000 users are granted access. What’s more, it can operate online or be integrated in a G2-based virtual SimonsVoss network. Simons...

A security control station was set up in the AG Neovo booth at the event with a video wall matrix built by PN-46D AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, invited industry professionals to take a close look at its latest innovative solutions at Security Essen 2014. A biennial event highly regarded worldwide and particularly in the Western and Central European market, this international trade fair for security and fire prevention is celebrating its 40...

The event also features an overview by ONVIF Steering Committee Chairman Per Björkdahl ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is hosting a public interoperability demonstration and reception during Security Essen in Essen, Germany, on the 25th of September, 2014. The event is taking place at the Atlantic Congress Hotel, located next to the Messe Essen fairgrounds. ONVIF members such as Axis, Hikvision, Siemens, Meyer...

Visitors could view the VioStor NVR series, video surveillance management systems, Mobile NVR, and more at the event At Security Essen 2014, QNAP® Security showcases well-rounded surveillance solutions for enterprises, SMBs and SOHO users. Visitors experience the robust VioStor NVR series and its versatile applications including standalone video surveillance management systems, Central Management System (CMS) turnkey solutions, Qdewarp technology, Mobile NVR, mobile survei...

With the FO400A window handle lock, security specialist ABUS adds a VdS-approved lock with integrated alarm to its range. These products bridge the gap between purely mechanical locks and locks which can be integrated into alarm systems. This window lock has two functions: while the lock provides effective mechanical resistance against intruders, the 110 dBA signal from the integrated alarm function scares away potential intruders. Intruder-resistant locks form the basis for effective window lo...

Also on display are Morse’s KeyBank key control system, KeyPro software, and PowerCheck guard tour system Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year’s Security ESSEN show. The new feature is demonstrated along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organisations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are e...

Simple look, powerful performance: the new hemispheric IP dome from ABUS can swivel, incline and zoom without mechanical camera movements – at up to 6 MPx resolution. 360° and 180° panoramic views are also possible. Sometimes one eye sees more than two: if required, the new hemispheric IP dome from ABUS, available as an indoor and outdoor model, can permanently provide a 360° or 2 x 180° view of everything that moves in its vicinity. Thanks to the up to 6 MPx resolution @...

ABUS offers a complete range of sophisticated HD-SDI products from a single source Sharp video surveillance images in HD quality at full frame rates, transmitted uncompressed via conventional coaxial cable – that is what HD-SDI stands for. ABUS offers a complete range of sophisticated HD-SDI products from a single source: HD-SDI video surveillance cameras, HD-SDI video surveillance recorders, and accessories. At the 2014 Security Essen trade fair, ABUS will be presenting...

ABUS presents digital wireless monitoring set, WLAN pan/tilt camera & app, WLAN outdoor camera & app and NVR ABUS's clever new video surveillance products have been developed with maximum installation and user friendliness in mind. At Security Essen 2014, ABUS will be presenting four new products for regular and online trading which users themselves can put into operation: the digital wireless monitoring set, the WLAN pan/tilt camera & app, the WLAN day & night...

One design, five types, nine models, and unlimited potential applications: the new IP camera range from ABUS is celebrating its world premiere at the Security Essen 2014 trade fair in Essen. The German quality manufacturer is thereby coming forward with a completely new IP video line-up for 2015. When it comes to obtaining optimal results in video surveillance, the constant flow of new megapixel solutions from the sector often miss the point, according to intensive market obs...

Tyco Security Products leads the market in offering a diverse set of high resolution IP camera, recording and management platforms Tyco Security Products, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will showcase a new slate of innovative technology introductions on stand 128, Hall 1.0. at this week’s Security Essen 2014 exhibition, 23 to 26 September. “The growing complexities of the security environment, whether within a large e...

Milestone Arcus partners offer variability in hardware form factors, functionalities, design, availability and price ports Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is announcing the next step for open platform technology driving innovation through embedded solutions. Milestone Arcus™ is a video surveillance platform designed for low-complexity, low-cost deployments, uniquely customised for the selected hardware devices of Miles...

A very special highlight is the new product line SmartIntego, which it will be presenting for the very first time Once again SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH will be represented at this year's world's largest trade fair Security Essen in Hall 11, Stand 404. From 23 to 26 September, the manufacturer of digital locking and access control systems will be presenting a series of product innovations from its digital System 3060. On its 450 m2 stand, SimonsVoss will demonstrate to the f...

Bluetooth Smart creates new ways to open doors and gates The latest generation of access control systems offers more secure and sophisticated credentials, and new credential form factors including mobile devices that offer a more secure and convenient way to open doors and parking gates. Mobile access control also delivers a simple and user-friendly secure identity management process, and a platform for integrated, multi-layered physical access control (PACS) and IT security s...

The Honeywell booth will be featuring new developments in fire alarm, management and notification systems Global manufacturer Honeywell has selected Security Essen on 23-26th September in Germany as the key international show to present its latest innovations in fire and security solutions to an international audience. The event attracts over 39, 000 trade visitors from more than 110 countries. The Honeywell booth 211 in Hall 3 will be featuring new developments in fire alarm...

At Essen 2014, Axis will be presenting access control solutions jointly with its partners Nedap and Entelec Because video surveillance is associated ever more closely with physical access control systems, it is a logical step for Axis Communications to expand its expertise in IP technology to the market for access control. Just in time for the Security Essen 2014 trade fair (23-26 September 2014), the world market leader in the field of video surveillance presents the AXIS A10...

Aimed at banking, retail and logistics, Panasonic’s WV-SF481 captures increased level of detail over wide areas Panasonic will use Security Essen in Germany to launch a new 360°, ultra-high 4K resolution intelligent surveillance camera. Aimed at applications such as banking, retail and logistics, the camera capture an increased level of detail over a much wider area than is achievable with traditional security cameras, meaning greater coverage with fewer cameras. T...