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The latest version of OnSSI's flagship Ocularis IP video and security platform will be featured at ISC West OnSSI is celebrating 10 years of technology innovation at ISC West. The market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software is also highlighting new technology to set the stage for the next 10 years, including a breakthrough in high-definition (HD) video content delivery that provides access to smooth, full-frame-rate video from multiple HD or...

OnSS's Ocularis now includes high-performance storage, longer video retention and IP video interface OnSSI's Ocularis open-architecture, intelligent IP video platform now benefits from partnership with several new third party technologies that bring more options and capabilities to Ocularis users. New partnership offerings featured at ISC West include high-performance storage, longer video retention times, video interface with attached IP appliances, the ability to captu...

OnSSI demonstrates its Ocularis-X server software at ISC West OnSSI introduces the Ocularis-X server software, which enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams from multiple megapixel cameras over limited bandwidth networks such as 3G/4G, broadband and the Internet. OnSSI’s new technology eliminates the need for compromises related to the number of camera streams displayed, picture quality or the smoothness of the video. All video stream...

North American Video reports strong customer activity in the IP video segment North American Video (NAV) is off to a strong start in 2012, the company reported. With numerous large projects currently in progress, as well as several more in the pipeline, NAV reports strong customer activity in the gaming, higher education, financial services and corporate vertical market segments. Since the acquisition of Nexus Technologies in August of last year, the company has also experienc...

Morse Watchmans will exhibit both the KeyWatcher Illuminated and KeyWatcher Touch systems at ISC West New product innovations in Morse Watchmans’ line of key control and asset management systems are headlining the company’s exhibit at ISC West 2012. Features such as the time-saving KeyAnywhere and KeyFind capability as well as a professional-grade touch screen LCD are highlights of the new KeyWatcher Touch system, while design and network flexibility are featured i...

Morse Watchmans has added the newest technology to it’s KeyWatcher Touch key control and asset management system to create a more powerful enterprise-level system. Advanced features that deliver a robust, state-of-the-art solution include the capability for integration of up to 10 locations; common usage of databases and programming; instrument-grade touch screen LCD display; KeyAnywhere to allow the return of any key to any KeyWatcher cabinet in the system; and KeyFind to quickly find a s...

Only pre-authorised users can access the tamper-resistant KeyWatcher cabinet At 2012’s ISC West, Morse Watchmans is demonstrating it’s innovative key control and asset management solutions including the industry-leading KeyWatcher Illuminated system. The automated system addresses security issues related to the management and control of keys, credit cards and other valuable items that need to be accounted for and secured when not in use. Only pre-authorised u...

Dortronics' new 5278 Series of proximity activated switches help users maintain a sanitary environment Dortronics Systems, Inc. today at ISC West unveiled its new 5278 series of proximity activated switches with industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. The economical solution for touchless ingress/egress utilises optical infrared technology, allowing a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch. “When utilised wit...

Vihon Associates will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi Dortronics Inc. announced a new manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions. Effective as of March 1st, Vihon Associates of Roswell, GSA and Tullahoma, TN will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. “Vihon has the experience and resources to strengthen our current business relationships in the region and also bring us new opportunities,&...

Dortronics' back boxes can be used indoors or outdoors in a harsh environment Dortronics Systems, Inc., the industry's premier supplier of off-the-shelf and custom-fabricated door control solutions, has introduced two new surface-mount back boxes for use with the company's piezo switches and other door control devices at ISC West. Available in single gang back box and a narrow jamb mount box styles, the two new back boxes expand installation flexibility and can be used indoors...

Dortronics Inc. today introduced the addition of proximity activated switches and surface mount back boxes to its industry leading line of access control solutions. The 5278 Series of proximity activated switches allows a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch and the SS5000 Series Surface Mount Back Boxes expand installation flexibility. “Whether they are used in a hospital, casino or even a warehouse, the performance and quality of these new devices will far exceed the appl...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces a new selection of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) cameras that can provide clear images in extreme light conditions containing both very bright and dark areas in the field of view.  These new WDR cameras provide a low cost megapixel WDR solution for mainstream applications. Arecont Vision's Wide Dynamic Range megapixel cameras provide a dynamic range of up to 100dB representing up to a 50dB improvement compare...

The cameras combine megapixel resolution with remote focus, zoom, day/night and auto-iris capabilities Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announces the new full-featured MegaDome®2 series of all-in-one H.264 cameras combining megapixel resolution with remote focus, zoom, day/night and auto-iris capabilities at ISC West. The new functionality will allow systems integrators to install the cameras without locally fixing the field of view o...

Mathieson has extensive experience in security, economics and business practices throughout Latin America Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed security industry veteran Alex Mathieson as Regional Sales Manager, Latin America. Mathieson joins the company with a quarter century of experience in domestic and international sales. He has extensive experience in security, economics and business practices throughout Latin America....

The new hardware includes additions to the AFI line of switchers, transceivers and multiplexers Building on their reputation as the premier manufacturer of IP video and fiber optic communication and control solutions, AFI (American Fibertek Inc.) is introducing a host of new IP and fiber transmission solutions at ISC West. The new hardware includes additions to the AFI line of switchers, transceivers, multiplexers and other network communications devices. “Expanding our...

Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at half the price and none of t...

The RE2 enclosure accommodates back-up batteries for rack-mounted power supply/chargers Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is displaying a unique rack mount battery enclosure here at ISC West. The RE2 enclosure is designed to neatly accommodate back-up batteries for rack-mounted power supply/chargers. “The RE2 is designed to house batteries in a rack configuration to provide a simple yet...

Altronix also focuses on a host of power solutions for access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is highlighting a host of power solutions for video surveillance, access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection at ISC West 2012. Introductions at the show include eBridge Ethernet Adapters for the transmission of video and data with power...

NetWay 1E PoE Midspan Injector is compliant PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++™ compliant Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, answers the industry need to supply additional power to devices over the Ethernet with the introduction of the NetWay1E PoE Midspan Injector that is PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++™ compliant. The new midspan power injector complies with the LTPoE++ protocol, and is also compatible...

Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters transmit IP video without the need of repeaters Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, introduces a high-performance and cost-effective solution that transmits IP video and data over coaxial cable more than 2,000 feet without the need for repeaters. On display here at ISC West, new Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters make it possible to use legacy coax infrastructu...

The collaboration aims to catalyse the adoption of hybrid IP-based security systems in the video surveillance market Intersil Corporation today announced it has joined forces with Sony Corporation and Altronix Corporation to accelerate adoption of hybrid IP-based security systems for the video surveillance market.    Video surveillance facts   According to Instat’s 2011 report, video surveillance equipment revenue will approach $15 billion in 201...

MiY-ID is 3M Cogent's award-winning, multi-functional biometric access control reader 3M Cogent, a global leader in providing biometric identification solutions to government agencies and commercial enterprises, recently announced that its MiY-ID Gov biometric access control reader is the first product to be certified as an approved biometric authentication system by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in accordance with FIPS 201 standard. At a high-level, the Biome...

SoleraTec will be showcasing the new Mobile Video Vault in HauteSpot Network's booth at ISC West SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with HauteSpot Networks Corporation of San Luis Obispo, California, in delivering a complete end-to-end solution for capturing, transmitting, and managing the in-vehicle video surveillance for mobile fleets. The SoleraTec/HauteSpot solution provides police departments, transit aut...

Within an OnSSI VMS environment, Phoenix RMS-OE manages multiple tiers of storage resources SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with OnSSI and Spectra Logic to deliver the most affordable long-term video retention solution. Visit the OnSSI booth 21049 at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas for a complete demonstration of this integrated solution. Phoenix RSM-OE (OnSSI Extension) is a powerful tool which compliments...

Brivo Systems LLC, leader in Software as Service applications for security management, recently announced that effective March 13, the company now supports the Xtralis ADPRO FastTrace 2 for ACS OnSite Aparato. Xtralis has been a pioneer in life safety and security for more than 25 years. With more than 110 separate innovations in the company’s technology portfolio, Xtralis leads the market in very early warning fire detection and integrated security solutions, including perimeter, multi-s...

The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems Arecont Vision announced that the company was selected as Milestone Systems' Camera Partner of the Year. The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its dedicated efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems in joint seminars, training programs, industry events, integration solutions, MegaLab certification and other activities.  Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and...

The New Product Innovation Award is based on quantitative and qualitative metrics developed by Frost & Sullivan Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been honoured with Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award in Cameras for IP based Video Surveillance.  In making the announcement, Scott Schafer, Executive Vice President, Arecont Vision, said, “The New Product Innovation Award from...

Arecont Vision recorded a 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its financial results Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, continues to post double digit sales growth with its innovative line of megapixel imaging systems. Arecont Vision recorded 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its audited financial results. The company has achieved this growth by its continued focus on devel...

HID Global will demonstrate its extensive suite of products, solutions and services at ISC West 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will unveil its range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ISC West 2012 International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. In addition to launching its new solutions for personal identification verification (PIV) e...

Vancouver Island's leading fashion focused shopping destination has invested in an IndigoVision integrated IP video security system, in what is believed to be the first mall in Canada to deploy a surveillance solution with 100% IP cameras. The 93-camera system, which covers the public areas inside the mall as well as the car parks and surrounding areas, was designed and installed by IndigoVision's approved partner Laser Star Systems Ltd in partnership with Hoffman & Company Security Manageme...