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The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

Panasonic will demonstrate a mix of surveillance, business intelligence, IT and audio-visual products Panasonic will use Euroshop to launch its integrated solutions for retail. The company will demonstrate a mix of surveillance, business intelligence, IT and audio-visual products, designed to optimise efficiency and profitability within stores and across retail businesses. Euroshop will play host to Panasonic’s growing range of digital signage applications to suit both...

The new EverFocus 16-channel digital video recorder Paragon 960x4-16 is now available ex stock. The DVR supports real time recording and playback (400 IPS for all resolutions) over 16 channels at WD1 resolution (960x576), providing the ability to capture even fast moving objects at enhanced detail levels. The Paragon 960x4-16 DVR also supports convenient video export operations to USB and DVD (optional). Its dual stream H.264 encoder provides users smooth viewing experience in low bandwidth ne...

The mechanical key management system has been replaced by ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locks Security at one of Germany's leading Olympic training facilities has been transformed by ASSA ABLOY. Heidelberg's Olympiastützpunkt Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar has installed Aperio® wireless access control to protect the 800 squads who use the facility. The Olympiastützpunkt Metropolregion is one of 19 elite centres across Germany, and is used as a training venue f...

Members of the Honeywell Security Channel Partner Programme receive sales, marketing, and training benefits Honeywell recently announced the signing of the 100th member to its Channel Partner Programme. Developed to reward top customers and foster long term, mutually beneficial relationships, the Channel Partner Programme was launched in May 2013 and is currently running in six countries: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Recognising the variati...

The Avigilon Partner Program recognises commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions has achieved Gold level partner status on the Avigilon Value-Added Distributor Partner Program, a programme offered by Avigilon to recognise commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success and facilitate business gr...

The new Everfocus Nevio HD "Bullet Type" Megapixel network cameras EZN 1360 and EZN 1260 are now available ex stock. The 3-Megapixel IP camera EZN 1360 offers 2048 x 1536 resolution at 12.5 IPS framerate. The 2-Megapixel model EZN 1260 offers a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 25 IPS framerate. Both cameras support 4 independent H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG video streams. The IP66 weather-proof "Bullet Type" outdoor casing and the IR-LED for up to 20m IR distance (depending on the reflections...

Barak Eilam has served in a variety of executive positions within NICE, managing different aspects of the business NICE Systems recently announced that its Board of Directors appointed Barak Eilam, President of NICE Americas, as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed Zeevi Bregman, who is retiring from his position to pursue personal interests. The transition is expected to take place by the end of April, 2014. Barak Eilam is currently the President of NICE Americas, whic...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has made it significantly easier for large government agencies and organisations to provision identities across many different, unconnected access control systems located throughout geographically dispersed operations. The company’s pivCLASS MultiPACS software is designed to streamline and simplify the process of registering Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials into multiple, disparate physical a...

MESSOA Technologies Inc. recently announced the launch of the LPR606, the industry’s first 3-megapixel IR Bullet LPR/ANPR network camera. The newest addition to MESSOA’s existing IP traffic camera lineup was specifically engineered for overview and access control LPR applications at car parks, toll booths, gated communities, and a variety of low-speed environments. Designed with access control in mind, the LPR606 is ideal for applications of capturing vehicles with reflective licens...

Integrated Electronic Security will bring the reader up-to-date with emerging technology and will demystify jargon Martin Grigg, a security consultant with international standing, has written a physical security textbook embracing the IP revolution. The book covers sectors including CCTV, access control, perimeter intrusion, biometrics and video analytics. Grigg believes that a new breed of engineer is needed to design, install and maintain modern, integrated security sys...

LTV Europe debuts with a wide range of IP, HD-SDI and analogue products LTV Europe GmbH proudly announces that it will begin its operations from 1st February, 2014 as a new company in the European electronic security market. The company debuts with a wide product range (IP, HD-SDI, analogue) of excellent quality, a huge stock, continual release of new products, professional multi language technical support, and sales team.

ASUSTOR will also be demonstrating its Portal platform and ADM 2.2 NAS operating system ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, will showcase its innovative series of NAS devices at CeBIT 2014 in Hannover, Germany, from March 10th– 14th. ASUSTOR will be exhibiting its 6, 3, and 2 series NAS devices along with its brand new 7 Series models which consist of enterprise-class rack mount devices. ASUSTOR's exhibit will also be featuring li...

Cloudview has recently announced the launch of the world’s first corporate-grade surveillance solution designed to deliver the benefits of IP and cloud-based technology without the associated costs or complexity. The global CCTV market has been expanding at a CAGR of around 20% since 2012 and is expected to reach almost $23.5 Billion by the end of 2014. Unlike other rapidly developing markets, however, CCTV users remain stubbornly attached to analogue with digital IP systems still account...

IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013, including products such as electromagnetic locks, and exit devices IHS has recently released its first industry report on the mechanical and peripheral locking devices market. IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013 which includes products such as electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, mechanical locks, exit devices, and accessories. Mechanical locks accounted for the largest...

Security officers work diligently to protect people and property and are often first on the scene of an emergency. Working alongside police, paramedics and firefighters, security officers demand our collective respect. The Freedonia Group reports that the demand for security officer and patrol services is forecast to rise at an annual rate of 4.6 percent through 2014 to $25 billion and the number of officers employed by private security firms is expected to increase 2.6 perce...

Stanley Solutions Wireless EL Series Locks are integrated with Intelli-M Access Management Software Infinias, a leading manufacturer and provider of IP-based access control solutions and technologies, announced a partnership with Stanley Security Solutions, along with the launch of Stanley’s EL Series Wireless Electronic Lock.  The new wireless electronic door lock is fully integrated into the infinias Intelli-M Access management software and can be mixed seamlessly...

The predictions encompass a range of solutions including anticipated advances in physical access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for top trends the company believes will have the greatest impact on the secure identity industry in 2014. The predictions encompass a diverse range of solutions and technologies, including anticipated advances in physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assu...

Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally. For example, in Germany the maximum retention time for video surveillance has been increased from 24 hours to 48 hours, this effectively doubles the maximum capacity requirement of video surveillance data storage systems. In the Andhr...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint...

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...

LTV Europe along with Umirs Europe will showcase IP and HD-SDI surveillance equipment at the event LTV Europe announces its participation at the Security Fair in Essen. Security Essen 2014, hosted every two years, is the biggest industry event in Europe. LTV, together with Umirs Europe, will showcase its wide product range and the latest innovations in IP and HD-SDI surveillance equipment in Hall 2, Stand 2-427. “We are quite excited that we can present to visitors from...

Sony recently announced four new IP cameras which feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX integrated signal processing system. The line-up from Sony includes three new X Series cameras (SNC-XM632, SNC-XM636, SNC-XM637) and the SNC-VB635 full HD IP camera with a half-inch CMOS sensor. The latest cameras produce clear, sharp HD images with minimised noise even under severe lighting conditions. They achieve this by harnessing the power of the IPELA ENGINE EX technology platform, through View-DR...

The expansion of the market represents the first of 10 key trends that will shape the video surveillance business in 2014 The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology, entitled “Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.” Revenue in 2014 is expected to rise to $15.9 billion, up from $14.1 billion in 2013, as presented in the...

The acquisition expands HID Global’s ability to provide most secure identity solutions around the world HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired IdenTrust, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for globally interoperable digital identities that can authenticate, encrypt, and create electronic signatures for every type of transaction or activity where proof of identity is essential. The acquisition significantly expan...

Compact, flexible, future-proof: The new VideoNetBox II from Dallmeier is available now, offering improved performance and an even more open platform than its predecessor model. The VideoNetBox II is a compact appliance for the recording of up to 8 IP video channels. With the new, higher performance processor, all eight channels can now be recorded in real-time in supreme HD quality (720p). The perfectly synchronised components also enable very fast memory speed. Proven SMAVIA recording techno...

Geutebruck IP cameras and digital video system secure 10,000 exhibits in an area of 13,000 square meters For the military history museum in Dresden, quality is key - in its security system as in its building and displays. - Hence its use of the latest Geutebruck IP cameras and digital video system platform for storing and transmitting video and audio data. The ‘Militärhistorische Museum’ is the German army’s principal museum.  Re-opened in 2011 aft...

Suppliers of software platforms will be able to incorporate video that is recorded on Wavestore devices It may not yet be ratified, but Wavestore customers can be assured that they are working closely with other ONVIF Profile G developers to ensure they can pass on all the benefits of the specification that covers the storage, search, retrieval and playback of video on clients that support recording capabilities and on-board storage. ONVIF encompasses devices ranging from came...

HID Advantage Partner program includes increased investments that are focused on partner relationships and strategy alignment HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company has expanded its channel partner program as part of its Genuine HID commitment to enhance value for customers worldwide. The HID Advantage Partner Program includes a complete range of benefits that will enable partner readiness and open doors to new business...

The agreement will allow ZMAX to distribute LTV’s range of products starting Q1/2014 Konstantin Peselev, Managing Director of LTV Europe GmbH, and Balazs Magyar, Owner of ZMAX Kft, have reached an agreement between the two companies for the distribution of the full range of LTV’s products by the Hungarian based electronic security company starting 2014 Q1.