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All Cartell gate openers are universal voltage (VAC or VDC), accepting any 12 volt power supply from any electrical source Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industr...

IHS forecasts that market growth will exceed the rate for the wider market for video surveillance equipment A new report from IHS report reveals that over 2 million kilometres of new cabling was used in video surveillance solutions in 2013 Staggeringly, laid end-to-end this is enough cable to wrap around the world 50 times over. A total of $540 million was spent on video surveillance cabling and infrastructure in 2013. Video surveillance applications therefore account...

Dallmeier will guide you through the individual items of the camera configuration menu in several short video tutorials Dallmeier is placing new “How To” videos online with step-by-step instructions for configuring HD cameras simply via the web interface. Dallmeier HD cameras can be configured easily and conveniently via the web interface. In a new series of “How To” videos, the manufacturer now explains which settings can be made, and where they can b...

Seagate’s NAS hard drives were used throughout QNAP’s booth to showcase reliable NAS solutions at the event At the opening of CeBIT 2014, QNAP® Systems, Inc. has partnered with Seagate® Technology to demonstrate a new series of Turbo NAS and storage expansion solutions with its new QTS 4.1 NAS operating system, VioStor NVR firmware QVR 5.0, and more. Visitors can experience the full-spectrum of Turbo NAS series and VioStor NVR series at CeBIT 2014. QTS 4.1...

Geutebruck’s new professional IP thermal cameras are ideal for unobtrusive video surveillance or video motion detection in total darkness, mist or smoke. With lenses ranging from 7.5 mm to 35 mm, horizontal fields of view from 40° to 9°, and frame rates from 9 to 30 fps, the new G-Cam/PTHC camera series includes an ideal model for increasing accuracy and reliability in your video analytics-based system as well as one for providing very early intruder detection by revealing people a...

ASUSTOR will provide live demonstrations of brand new functionality from its ADM 2.2 firmware upgrade ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, is showcasing its unique series of NAS devices at CeBIT 2014 in Hannover, Germany. ASUSTOR's 2/3/6 series devices come equipped with Intel Atom dual core processors and were designed for both home and small business users. Also being exhibited are two brand new rackmount models from ASUSTOR's 7 series...

IndigoVision’s six month interim report highlights the outcome of a two-year product and sales expansion strategy With revenue up 23% in the United States, Asia Pacific and EMEA, company revenue up by 14% to £18.4m, IndigoVision’s six month interim financial report highlights a return to good sales growth, the outcome of a two-year product and sales expansion strategy. “The positive progress in these results reflects the extensive changes made over...

SANTEC introduces a complete product range for video surveillance using HD-SDI technology. The new HD-SDI products include HD-SDI cameras, camera sets and speed domes. Moreover, a new and powerful SanStore HD-SDI recorder has just been launched which features auto detection at D1, 960H and HD-SDI (1080p, 720p). The recorder is available as 4-channel, 8-channel or 16-channel model and is equipped with up to 4 TB storage. Regarding cables, SANTEC offers a special HD-SDI coax cable for transmitting...

The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2013 Vision Awards. The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 800 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that include...

Supporting their comprehensive range of analogue CCTV and Ethernet & PoE transmission products, Network Video Technologies (NVT), has created a brand new suite of photo-realistic 3D Application Visuals. Each three-dimensional visual illustrates the use of NVT products and wiring topologies in a variety of popular vertical market applications. These include rail, retail, Point-of-Sale, casino, car park, warehousing, and many more. Available in a variety of language versions, the easy to fol...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the latest version of the open and scalable Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with the C•CURE C•CURE9000 by Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco. Latitude NVMS is the choice for corporations and organisations looking for the most effective way to manage video surveillance operations over IP networks while C•CURE 9000’s advanced distributed architectu...

The OMAPI is a standardised interface speaking the language of both the application and the secure element within the handset As member of the SIMalliance, COMPRION has been deeply involved in the development of OMAPI test specifications. A comprehensive test solution consisting of all necessary hardware, software and test benches to verify the OMAPI implementation will be available from COMPRION. For mobile payments to become a success, seamless security is required. Current...

The cooperation will enable Hikvision to accelerate promotion of its intelligent video analytics products and solutions Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a world-wide patent licensing agreement with video analytics provider, ObjectVideo, Inc. "Hikvision has a rich intelligent video analytics product line. This line plays an important role in both data mining and data service,” said Yangzhong...

150 students are expected to participate in the penetration testing and ethical hacking courses The upcoming SANS Pen Test Berlin 2014, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe, has added two new courses which will debut at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin from the 3rd to the 8th of June. The event will open with SANS’ European Pen Test Summit, a full day of presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations from some of the brightest minds in...

The task: Full coverage surveillance of a foyer with only one camera. At the same time, close up shots are to clearly identify persons who enter through a side door. You say: “Logical; PTZ”? We say: one fixed camera is enough. When it’s a new Candid or Callisto with Smart Motion Zoom and Pointing Zoom. Because these innovations make fixed cameras’ zoom mobile and fully enlarge every point in the image frame. And this opens up new opportunities for applications and savings...

PROMISE Technology, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance storage solutions optimised for the requirements of video surveillance, recently updated their Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance to deliver greater support for the industry's top Video Management Software (VMS) solutions, provide up to double the performance throughput for HD (1280x720) video in RAID6 configurations and offer support for the new PROMISE Surveillance Solution Planner tool which helps determine the overall ins...

Claus-Peter Regiani has been employed at Messe Essen GmbH since 1989 Messe Essen has made a new appointment in a managerial position: Claus-Peter Regiani has been the Divisional Manager for Business Division I since February 10, 2014. The premier global fairs Schweissen & Schneiden, Security Essen and Metpack, the guest events as well as the foreign fairs of Schweissen & Schneiden and Reifen are under the control of the business graduate. Thus, he is succeeding Klaus R...

Over 1,000 exhibitors from around 40 nations will be expected at Messe Essen 2014 On the occasion of the 40th anniversary, Security Essen will continue its growth course. More than half a year before the beginning of the fair, the booking level is outstanding: With regard not only to the exhibitors but also to the rented-out area, the premier global fair for security and fire protection is in the ascendant. Therefore, well over 1,000 exhibitors from around 40 nations will...

NVT replaced its 16-Channel Active Receiver Distribution Amplifier Hub free of charge under their lifetime warranty policy NVT’s unique lifetime warranty surprise Network Video Technologies’ unique Limited Lifetime Warranty and Advance Replacement policy came to the aid of a surprised installer recently, assisting with the replacement of a NVT 16-Channel Active Receiver Distribution Amplifier Hub free-of-charge, after 9 years of uninterrupted service. The mi...

HID Global’s InLine Tag Plate transponders combine optimal data-rate speed and accuracy of UHF technology HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is producing InLine Tag Plate transponders, wafer-thin container tags built to withstand the rigors of industrial handling and shipping. Less than two-tenths of an inch (3.7 mm) thick, the tags mount flush to any surface, and are ideal for tag...

WD Purple is a purpose-built line of high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications WD®, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, recently announced the availability of WD Purple™, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity hard drives for surveillance applications. Designed specifically for video surveillance units, WD Purple hard drives excel in new and existing home and small business security environments with up to eight hard drives a...

Morpho biometric readers now interface with OnGuard access control system through BioManager by Identity One Morpho (Safran), through its U.S. company MorphoTrak, has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Morpho biometric access readers now interface with the OnGuard access control system through BioManager middleware by Identity One. Lenel, a market leader in access control security, is a part...

Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce the release of eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software. This upgrade is available to end users with a current Maxxess Software Support plan. Once upgraded the software will need to be re-registered.    Here are some of the new features and enhancements in this release: New Operating Systems Supported Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8 and 8.1 (home editions not recommended) Windows Server 2012 New Databases Support...

PROMISE Technology, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance storage solutions optimised for the requirements of video surveillance, recently announced that the Vess A2000 Series NVR storage appliance is validated with Security Center, the powerful unified security platform from Genetec. Security Center seamlessly blends Omnicast video management systems (VMS), Synergis access control, and AutoVu license plate recognition (LPR) systems, presenting physical security information to end users...

Manufacturing and mail order companies already use video surveillance to protect their supply chains but rarely is its potential fully exploited. All too often some building blocks are in place but they are not linked up to maximum effect. Video data on its own are useful, but when combined with process data then the potential utility increases dramatically and user-benefits multiply. For instance, routine electronic reports to your customers can be accompanied...

In the most recent technology upgrade at the start of 2013, a new Geutebruck IP video system was installed The L’Oréal operation in Germany employs 2,000 people and includes a modern factory producing skin and hair care products as well as a large logistics centre from which it distributes to the German and Austrian markets. For several decades now these Karlsruhe sites have been secured with the aid of Geutebruck video solutions.  In the most recent technolo...

ADATA will showcase a full range of memory designed for use in various industrial applications ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, will exhibit its latest offerings at Embedded World 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany. At this industry event, ADATA’s full range of industrial memory solutions will be on display, including industry-standard flash memory modules, solid state drives (SSDs), and many other...

Airbus with Stadtwerke München provided the technology to ensure safety of the high-ranking guests at the event To ensure the safety of the approximately 400 high-ranking guests at this year’s Munich Security Conference from 31 January to 2 February, Airbus Defence and Space (formerly Cassidian) together with Tetra network operator Stadtwerke München provided the latest communications technology. Due to the increased security requirements, the Tetra system used...

VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate €5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations VdS employees welcomed the New Year with a fund-raising campaign, which was also supported by the customers of Europe’s No 1 institute for safety and security. Thanks to their generous commitment, VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate € 5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations ’wünschdirwas (make a wish), wir...

 H.265/HEVC coding format will bring major benefits to IP video cameras offering a new level of video quality at an economic price The emergence last year of a new format for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is poised to have a huge impact on IP video surveillance cameras over the next few years. Among the benefits of the new H.265/HEVC coding format over the legacy H.264/MPEG-4 is a 40 percent or more bit rate reduction at the same visual quality. Therefore, a camera...