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 Avigilon's Control Center Video Management Software manages HD video cost effectively and with great speedAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the introduction of Avigilon Control Center 4.8 Network Video Management Software (NVMS), the company's latest version of its award-winning HD surveillance software with High Definition Stream Management (HDSM.) Available in both enterprise and standard editions, Avigi...

 The National Accounts Program from SightLogix will deliver its technology to large scale integratorsSightLogix, the leader in outdoor video analytics systems for perimeter security applications, announces a new National Accounts Programme for large systems integrators. Leading the initiative is David Frampton, who will build on the company's success to expand relationships with integrators that have a national or global footprint."SightLogix solutions have been generating increased de...

The NPS award is the 4th award the tailgate detector has won over the past year Sensing specialist IEE was honoured with the best access control product award for its tailgate detector TDflex, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology, at ISC West. The New Product Showcase (NPS), sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is held annually in conjunction with ISC West in Las Vegas to recognise the best security product innovations. This year's com...

Iris ID Systems Inc., formerly LG Electronics, Iris Technology Division, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, announced the introduction of its new IrisAccess® iCAM 7000 Series iris recognition cameras.The new units are plug-compatible replacements for the widely used iCAM 4000 and offer significantly more features, applications, and integration flexibility than previous models. In making the announcement, Charles Koo, President and CEO, Iris ID Systems Inc, said, "Based on...

 IQinVision to use Theia's new 5 megapixel SL183 lens with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel camerasIQinVision, maker of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, will offer Theia Technologies' new 5 megapixel SL183 lens for use with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel cameras. The new 1.8 - 3mm focal range lens adds a wider field of view option to the lens selection previously offered with those cameras. According to Don Ashley, Product Manager at IQinVision, "The ultra wide...

OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announces integration of their highly acclaimed Ocularis software platform with video analytics functionality provided by Mate Intelligent Video, a MangoDSP company.The Mate intelligent video system can provide alarms in Ocularis related to various modes of detection. This includes directional motion such as a boundary crossing or virtual path crossing detection; a static object like a stopped vehicl...

  HDcctv comprehensive global interface standard derives standards developed by Society of Motion Picture and Television Infinova announced that it has become the newest member of the HDcctv Alliance and is listed on their website. "By adding a suite of HDcctv-compliant products to its already extensive portfolio of core equipment for video control rooms, megapixel, IP and analogue surveillance cameras, specialised cameras, fibre optic communications products and customised system...

Infinova announced that it will introduce a new suite of HD surveillance cameras and equipment, including an HD matrix switcher for security control rooms, at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 6-8, 2011, in Booth 4117.  Besides the matrix switcher, considered a missing piece for HD systems, the new Infinova HD surveillance solution also includes pan-tilt-zoom and fixed cameras, fibre optic encoders and an HD-SDI to HDMI converter. With this offering, Infinova gives Integrators the choice of a fu...

 ACC Mobile can connect to the Avigilon NVMS over any IP wireless network with Apple devices Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the introduction of Avigilon Control Center Mobile (ACC Mobile,) a new application that enables security professionals to connect to the Avigilon Control Center Network Video Management Software (NVMS) platform over any IP wireless network with Apple devices including the iPad, iPho...

SightLogix showcases its outdoor video analytics system in this videoSightLogix, manufacturer of video analytics systems for perimeter security applications, is showcasing its automated outdoor video system at ISC West this year. The SightLogix solution accurately detects, provides assessment detail, and locates intrusions over large outdoor areas and site perimeters in the toughest outdoor environments. SightLogix systems are being selected and deployed for perimeter security projects for...

 Pelco's Spectra HD delivers crystal-clear images via IP for live streaming Leading the security industry with best-in-industry image quality, Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce many new additions to its product line to be exhibited at the ISC West 2011 show in Las Vegas. The following are among the products slated for display at the show (Pelco booth No.16042).Spectra HD Video PTZ High-Speed DomePelco has taken its industry-leading Spectra® PTZ dome into the world of hi...

 Dortronics Systems, Inc. is featuring its extensive line of door control solutions at ISC West 2011Dortronics Systems, Inc. is again featuring their extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplace at ISC West 2011. Along with the introduction of the 4700 Series Mantraps and 4900 Interlocking Series, Dortronics is showcasing the company's ability to deliver customised products in addition to their suite of legacy products. The impressive selection of door con...

 HID will demonstrate its eco-friendly cards, readers, printers as well as energy efficient partner solutionsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced an expanded focus on green products and partner solutions for commercial and government organisations worldwide.The company will be demonstrating its eco-friendly cards, readers and printers as well as energy-efficient partner solutions that use Genuine HID technology™ at next week'...

  Pelco will participate in the ISC West Premier Education seriesPelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its participation in the ISC West Premier Education Series at the upcoming conference and trade show in Las Vegas. Moses Ramos, Pelco Training Programs Manager, will be one of six panel participants in the session entitled: "VD04: Image Quality Panel III: Analogue to IP Boot Camp," to be held on the second day of the show, Thursday, April 7, 2:45PM-4:00PM. ...

  Pelco and Software House announce  integration of their video surveillance and access control platforms Pelco by Schneider Electric and Software House, a part of Tyco Security Products, are pleased to announce the integration of their two platforms - the Pelco Endura enterprise class video surveillance system and Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and event management solution. The Endura and C-CURE9000 integration combines the strengths of both platforms into a sing...

MiY-ID is 3M Cogent's latest outdoor multi-functional biometric access control reader that provides secure access control with a configurable workflow to meet your unique security needs. The reader can interface virtually with any PACS system and also supports government credentials such as PIV, TWIC, and CAC.MiY-ID features an Ingress Protection Level (IP) 64 with built-in TLS encrypted Ethernet and PIV-approved matchers, fingerprint scanner, and contact/contactless CHUID readers. Highly sophis...

  Verint's Networked Video Solution provides high resolution images and recording of bank transactions Liberty Bank and Trust was founded in 1972 with a mission to provide innovative, customer-driven products and services to diverse markets, with a particular focus on the African-American community.Operational OverviewLiberty Bank and Trust serves more than 40,000 customers from its locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. Major clients include American Express, the City of New Orleans,...

 March Networks speak on mini-surveillance panel at ISC WEst 2011March Networks® industry experts invite you to join them to learn more about the latest IP video technologies and applications at the ISC West Security Conference and Exhibition, April 6-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada.The company will introduce its premiere See More Cinema at the show on April 6 and 7. Developed to spotlight new opportunities available to its Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) and end user customers, the Se...

At ISC West HID will preview its next-generation access control technology, developments in its federal identity initiative and new green products as well as host strategy briefingHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase its new developments in its federal identity compliance initiative and preview its next-generation access control technology platform that revolutionises the implementation of high security readers and credentials at...

 Traka will launch it's Touch lockers and Traka Touch S-series at IFSEC 2011 Following the successful introduction of Traka Touch key management last year, Traka plc will be launching two new products at IFSEC 2011 - Traka Touch S-Series and Traka Touch Lockers. Visitors to stand 4/D55 will see demonstrations of the company's most exciting product development to date. This innovative technology, first developed for key management in the M-Series - a very successful groundbreaking forer...

   A partnership has formed with Sentry360 and Viasys to deliver 360° Intelligent video surveillanceSentry360, a leading developer of advanced multi-megapixel surveillance cameras, has entered into a technology partnership with Viasys, a premiere provider of advanced video analytics dedicated to perimeter protection and intruder detection."We have successfully bridged the gap between intelligent video and limited field-of-view cameras", says Thomas Carnevale, Preside...

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class NAS servers announced today 4 new QPKG add-on applications and 3 updates to the original QPKGs for its NAS customers. These QPKGs give users a versatile NAS covering their need from web applications such as Gallery, to media servers and download utilities consisting of PS3 Media Server, pyLoad, and Transmission. These applications improve a QNAP NAS by enabling it not only as a pure storage server, but also a powerful yet energy-efficient...

  Migrate to a better system by adopting an all-IP video surveillance solution With declining prices for IP cameras and advancements in video compression technology such as the latest H.264 compression standard, IP video surveillance is increasingly becoming the preferred security solution. The convergence of voice, video and data in the world of surveillance has truly  arrived, a fact amply highlighted by the projected growth of the network video market to over $2.6...

  Surveon will showcase their new IP surveillance solutions at ISC West 2011This year at ISC West, Las Vegas, Surveon will be highlighting its end-to-end megapixel solutions with the introduction of its line of WDR 3-megapixel IP cameras, Hardware-RAID Megapixel NVR, as well as Enterprise VMS 2.4 to the US market. Surveon's new 3 megapixel cameras, feature Sony high-sensitivity sensors. These WDR capable box, bullet and dome models provide unprecedented contrast and detail to the Surve...

Bozzuto's Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The organisation was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut.Operational OverviewWith over 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space spanning three facilities, Bozzutos' state-of-the art distribution centres are designed to maximise effectiveness and streamline customer service, while offering the most in produc...

 Compro's SmartConnect is the ideal for consumers who want a user-friendly camera for the home and the small/medium business 2011 marks the second year of Compro's attendance at the ISC West show. Today, we are giving you a preview of one of Compro's major themes at the ISC West 2011 - smartConnect technology, featured on Compro IP series network cameras. Why smartConnect?One of the key obstacles to the wide-spread adoption of IP-based surveillance camera system is the often...

 Optical security media cards worth $8.6 million dollars would be provided by LaserCard Corporation LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, announced receipt of an order for approximately $8.6 million for optical security media cards to be issued under the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card") programme. Delivery is scheduled for completion in August, 2011."The U.S. Green Card has set new standards in security...

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, recently announced a new version of its popular Online System Design Tool. A powerful three step system design tool, the Avigilon Online System Design Tool allows consultants, integrators, and customers to create predictable and consistent surveillance solution designs by enabling them to quickly identify the appropriate video quality level and recommended camera, lens, and NVR combinatio...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Domehawk HD, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution.  Incorporating the latest mega-pixel technology, Domehawk HD is available with either a full zoom or fixed lens and will help cut crime and reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments. Domehawk HD features a powerful day/night 5 megapixel camera.  It delivers compressed video s...

Optex Europe, the leading detector business, has launched the HX-80 (HX Long) - the latest in its series of proven BoundaryGard external sensors including wireless options with all the benefits of easier installation and dramatically reduced install times and costs.The HX Long, which is ideally suited to a range of home, business and rapid deployment applications, provides a multi-layered detection pattern covering an area 24m x 2m. The two separate Pyro elements, mounted one above the other, ca...