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The PSIA has released seven systems specifications built with broad industry support Leading access control, intrusion detection, managed service providers, physical security information management (PSIM), video, and video storage vendors demonstrated the "plug and play" interoperability of their Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)-compliant systems today during a series of demonstrations at ASIS 2012. The demonstrations showcased the utility of PSIA's newest s...

Christie's display solutions are ideal for briefings, monitoring, surveillance, military and emergency centres Christie, a global leader in visual display solutions, will showcase its integrated, high performance, high resolution mission critical video display wall solutions purpose-built for the most complex control room environments at ASIS 2012, the world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry, September 10-13 in Philadelphia.  O...

Lumidigm's fingerprint technology has been extended to read barcodes and authenticate credentials Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference (BCC) and Technology Exposition, September 18-20 at the Tampa (Fla.) Convention Center will be able to see how the company’s fingerprint technology can be extended to read barcodes and authenticate credentials.  Lumidigm will offer demonstrations of these capabilities at booth 214. &...

Middle Atlantic provides ergonomic ViewPoint Consoles as part of the GSOC solution Middle Atlantic Products announced recently at ASIS 2012 that its workstations, video mounting solutions and rack systems will be included in General Dynamics Information Technology’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) solution and Customer Integration Lab. The GSOC solution integrates multiple, third-party security technologies to provide a cost effective and scalable security solu...

Additionally, the company has launched a new website IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced two key executive appointments and a number of new manufacturers’ representative firms to continue to expand the company’s sales network. In addition, the company has launched a new website, designed as a customer-centric resource that is easier to use and supports the company’s commitment to total product quality. Al...

Version 2.3 has enhanced object detection in extreme video conditions, as well as improved object tracking BriefCam (www.briefcam.com), the developer and provider of Video Synopsis solutions for rapid reviewing, analysing and indexing of video, will launch Version 2.3 of its award-winning VS Forensics and VS Enterprise products at ASIS 2012. BriefCam Video Synopsis is an innovative technology for rapid video review. On average, 1 hour of footage can be reviewed in 1 minute. T...

NLSS's NextMobile application turns cell phones or tablets into live streaming surveillance cameras Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, will highlight the next evolution of its open platform, IP-based security technologies at ASIS 2012, being held September 10-13, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The company’s new mobile and analytic packages, the NLSS Gateway 3.0, a unified security management syst...

Honeywell's booth will include a dedicated section for member of its HIS End Users Committee New IP video systems and an enhanced version of its Pro-Watch security-management platform will highlight Honeywell’s presence at ASIS 2012 this month in Philadelphia. But the company will showcase more this year than just technology; its end-user customers will also play a prominent role. For the first time, Honeywell’s booth will include a dedicated section for members o...

Representative firm SMC will provide representation in selected areas of Illinois and Indiana OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software, has named manufacturer's representative firm Security Products Marketing (SMC) to provide representation in selected areas of Illinois and Indiana.  Formed in January 2004 by Keith Pope, Chicago-based SMC has become one of the largest sales forces in the Midwest for their relationship-base...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Thunderbird™ video surveillance appliance. Built upon the Sans Digital™ brand of storage hardware, the new SoleraTec Phoenix Thunderbird family of video surveillance appliances delivers a professional-grade surveillance video management solution in an all-in-one appliance, also known as a network video recorder or NVR. This new SoleraTec Phoenix Thunderbird video surve...

Sloan Security Technologies, Inc. has integrated Optex sensor/detector products into the GenLux® line of security poles. The innovative platform uses a wrap-around solar laminate to provide reliable off-grid power to sensors and surveillance devices. Sloan and Optex have worked together to integrate Optex sensors/detectors into the Genlux system. The sensors/detectors increase the efficiency of the poles by triggering cameras based on detector activity. “By partnering with industry l...

Cisco announced Video Surveillance Manager 7.0, the industry's first solution built from the ground-up and certified to run in Cisco's virtualised Unified Computing System (UCS) environments. These new solutions now make it possible for customers in healthcare, public sector and retail to move beyond traditional basic safety and security surveillance deployments and use video to transform the way they run their businesses through hyper-scalability and ease of configuration. This announcement al...

SightLogix Thermal SightSensors provideclear and detailed images both night andday and can detect intrusions across siteperimeters At ASIS 2012, SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, is highlighting the intruder detection accuracy of their outdoor thermal video analytics systems for facilities located near water, including ports, bridges and other critical infrastructure assets.Recent SightLogix installations demonstrate...

SightLogix and Pelco customers can benefit from hands-free PTZ tracking over outdoor areas and site perimeters SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces that the SightTracker pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller has been integrated with Pelco Spectra and Esprit cameras to automatically zoom and follow detected targets. As a result of the integration, SightLogix and Pelco customers can now benefit fro...

Quantum Secure continues to strengthen its position with strategic acquisitions in a variety of industries Quantum Secure, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, reports another banner year at ASIS 2012, highlighted by record revenues, new products and features, continued profitable growth and a host of new customers. Quantum Secure continues to strengthe...

SAFE suite covers four areas, inlcuding physical identity management and compliance and risk management Quantum Secure's SAFE software suite manages identities and physical access enterprise-wide across multiple security systems to enable greater compliance, lower operational costs, and streamline and optimise business processes. Further enhancing the intuitive functionality of SAFE, Quantum Secure is demonstrating two new modules at ASIS 2012 designed to automatically match i...

The SAFE Mobile App provides reporting views of key facility for security and safety audits Quantum Secure adds new portability and accessibility to its SAFE enterprise identity and physical access management software suite with a new highly intuitive SAFE App for Mobile Devices. The new app, available on any iPad, Android tablet, iPhone or other smart phone, enables users to review, approve and/or deny physical access requests from inside a facility or remotely. The SAFE App...

SightLogix to demonstrate integration between SightTracker auto-steering PTZ controller and Pelco PTZ camera At ASIS Booth #2756, SightLogix will demonstrate their automated outdoor thermal video analytics system, spotlighting the solution’s superior performance around waterside applications such as bridges and ports, making affordable security available for a broader range of customers. The company will also demonstrate a new integration between the SightTracker auto-st...

SightLogix thermal analytics solutions serve the Port of Jacksonville and Alabama Port Authority, among others At ASIS 2012, SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, is highlighting the intruder detection accuracy of their outdoor thermal video analytics systems for facilities located near water, including ports, bridges and other critical infrastructure assets. Recent SightLogix installations demonstrate the value of Sigh...

Third-party offerings include longer video retention times, and wireless systems providing superior image At ASIS 2012 OnSSI is sharing space with several third-party suppliers displaying solutions to enrich and expand the integration choices for Ocularis customers. OnSSI often collaborates with third-party technology providers to complement the functionality of the Ocularis open-architecture, intelligent IP video platform with additional integration options and capabilities....

Ocularis 3.5 features automatic online camera licensing, dual-streaming and video wall management, among others OnSSI is showcasing the newest version of its flagship Ocularis surveillance and security platform at ASIS 2012 (Booth #3239), highlighting new features such as automatic online camera licensing and streamlined, more granular, management of user rights. The new Version 3.5 of Ocularis reflects a renewed and expanded emphasis on system-wide administration and optimis...

OnSSI's new Ocularis-X server software utilising High-Definition Interactive Streaming (HDIS) technology delivers up to 16 simultaneous megapixel (HD) video streams to web and devices running a standard web browser, even on a low-speed connection or across limited bandwidth networks such as 3G/4G, broadband and the Internet. The technology enables HD, standard definition and megapixel cameras to stream at their original resolutions and frame rates (up to 30 frames per second) for smooth playback...

KeyWatcher Illuminated System addresses all security issues related to key management and control Morse Watchmans is featuring the innovative KeyWatcher Illuminated key control and asset management solution at ASIS 2012, highlighting the ability to ensure keys, credit cards and other valuable items are easily accessible to authorised users – and secure and accounted for when not in use. The industry-leading KeyWatcher Illuminated system addresses all security issues rel...

Morse Watchmans announces the addition of faster and more flexible email notification functionality to its powerful enterprise-level KeyWatcher® Touch key control and asset management system. Advanced features of KeyWatcher Touch also include the ability to integrate multiple locations, with common usage of databases and programming for a true enterprise-wide solution; KeyAnywhere which allows the return of any key to any KeyWatcher cabinet in the system; and KeyFind to quickly locate a...

ASIS 2012 showcases network flexibility of KeyWatcher Illuminated and KeyWatcher Touch systems Morse Watchmans' new booth at ASIS 2012 highlights the latest innovations in the company's line of key control and asset management systems. Reflected in the new booth design, layout of the corporate website and revised collateral materials, the company's new branding emphasises expanded technology and integration capabilities. The all-new ASIS 2012 exhibit will feature the KeyWatch...

RISK360 helps reduce costs by streamlining incident reporting, case management and risk mitigation G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., the nation’s leading security company, recently announced the national release of RISK360, its award-winning incident and case management software. Developed by G4S in collaboration with customers who wanted a better way to expose and mitigate risk, RISK360 helps reduce costs by streamlining incident reporting, case management and risk miti...

The Helios system is the first comprehensive surveillance system that is solar-powered and wireless MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, will demonstrate the rich functionality of its Helios video surveillance system at ASIS 2012, being held Sept. 10-13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia. At MicroPower booth #659, conference attendees can see first-hand the drastic r...

The new IP video technologies are engineered to fit nearly every security and surveillance need Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, will be featuring a range of new products and speaking in key educational sessions throughout ASIS International 2012, September 10-13, Philadelphia (Booth #2622). Axis will showcase innovative IP video technologies that fit nearly every security and surveillance need, including cameras with vastly improved image quality and cl...

Leading video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is helping camera and recording manufacturers simplify and expand surveillance solutions for mid-sized to large enterprise and government customers through a common platform that delivers high-quality, remote video feeds to multiple end user devices. The result gives enterprise users a true unified dashboard view, creating a “multiscreen” experience for monitoring video across fixed and mobile devices. The soluti...

Megan Martin, a staff scientist atPDXWildlife, with the high-performanceIP camera system The Giant Panda’s current reproductive rate of one birth every two years has driven captive breeding programs to closely monitor and record the endangered species’ breeding techniques. Known for losing interest in mating upon captivity, researchers have gone to great lengths to better understand why this is the case. PDXWildlife, a small conservation team of scientists with the...