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The 4700 series is an economical PLC door interlock controller available in 4 standard configurationsAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is introducing their cost-effective new 4700 series mantraps. This flexible, versatile solution provides users with lower TCO (total cost of ownership) without sacrificing quality."At Dortronics we are committed to offering our clientele the most cost effective solutions," said Bryan Sanderford, National Sales Manager, Dortronics Systems, Inc....

Dortronics is showcasing its extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplaceAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is showcasing their extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplace. Along with the introduction of their new 4700 series mantraps, Dortronics is highlighting specialty products that clearly demonstrate the company's reputation for engineering efficiency and quality into their product designs and manufacturing....

iCVR-MP megapixel cameras eliminate the need for expensive centralised storageVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, is introducing iCVR-MP, a family of iCVR megapixel dome cameras, at ISC West 2010. iCVR-MP cameras are revolutionary devices that deliver full 1080p resolution and frame rate, zero bandwidth recording, full megapixel analytics and support for IQTrack™ - automatic digital PTZ zoom and track.The VideoIQ iCVR-MP megapixel cameras are built upon the success of Vid...

Biometric data was defined in the bill to include everything from DNA to retinal scans to facial features to fingerprintsNew Hampshire lawmakers sided overwhelmingly with the Security Industry Association (SIA) on a crucial biometrics issue.Following an education and advocacy push by SIA, legislators rejected by a 267-39 vote HB 1409, which would have prohibited any government agency or private entity in the state from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for employee i...

Businesses can save money by using Skype on Grandstream's IP PBX and gatewaysGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Skype announced that Skype for SIP interoperability testing and certification of Grandstream's IP PBX and gateway has been completed successfully. With this interoperability, the thousands of small to medium businesses (SMBs) using Grandstream's GXE502x series IP PBX and related gateways can start to reap sig...

DMVA1 SoC drives innovation in IP cameras making video analytics a de facto featureThe availability of IP camera system-on-chips (SoCs) that enable full high definition (HD) resolutions now allow for the next major wave of innovation in the video surveillance market - the addition of intelligent video. To date, the development of a video analytics system has been expensive, challenging and difficult to integrate, but those barriers are being dramatically reduced with the new industry-leading DMV...

The province deploys 2,000 CCTV cameras, 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modemsInfinova announced that, since 2005, basically all of the 1,500 miles (2,500 km) of expressways in service within China's Shaanxi province are using Infinova products for security surveillance. This includes over 2,000 cameras, approximately 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modems. For intelligent, safe and efficient highways, China is leading the way."Effective highway vide...

Bringing vision and mission together The college's mission of "Responding to Diversity; Raising the Standard; Taking Education Further," was something reflected in the development and choice of a suitable logical and physical access control solution. Satel Naik, Technical Services Manager, explained that the college had not previously used access control except for a few door code locks. He also identified that there was no information technology (IT) security solution in place. Satel's vision f...

PoE technology allows for safer environments through better security systems Power over Ethernet is both convenient and affordable, says Jonas Rehnberg of ASSA ABLOY Future Labs. The benefits to network security are immense, be it in powering security cameras with added features or enabling better access control systems and intruder deterrents. Hailed as a watershed innovation when first standardized in 2003, Power over Ethernet (PoE) offers a way of supplying electricity to n...

 Some of the Proxim Tsunami QB-8150 wireless backhaul links operate at upto 40 km hopsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that RDL Comunicacoes, Ltd., a Sao Paulo-based WISP, has deployed Proxim's unlicensed WiMAX and wireless backhaul technology to enable broadband service in 10 cities throughout Brazil. Utilising a combination of Proxim's Tsunami(TM) QuickBridge and new Tsunami QB-8150 radios fo...

 Mr Forman makes an important contribution through his involvemen with numerous charitable organisationsMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, announced that Alan Forman will receive the charity's first annual "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award." The Award will be presented to Mr. Forman, President of Altronix, at a special cocktail reception on March 25th, during ISC West in Las...

Mr. Millet determined to further OnSSI's growth in the surveillance industryOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is pleased to announce that Yoav Millet has joined the organisation as COO/CFO. Mr. Millet will employ his talents and experience in growth and change management to enhance OnSSI's financial, operational and business strategies as it continues to assert itself as the industry leader in surveillance technology."Yoav has a wealth of experience helping companies evolve int...

Sales feedback has been that security managers know they will migrate to IP but do not know howInfinova announced that at IFSEC in Birmingham, England, May 10-13 at Booth # 5F10, it will hold a series of seminars showing attendees on how integrators can help their customers make the leap from analogue to digital surveillance easier and less costly."When we asked our integrators what we could do to help them at IFSEC, they asked us to go over two things with them, new products and how to lan...

Grandstream and Digifort announced interoperability between their surveillance products and VMS respectivelyGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Brazilian-based Digifort, a dominant market leader in IP video surveillance monitoring solutions, announced completion of interoperability testing between Grandstream's complete line of video surveillance products including the GXV36xx Series IP cameras and GXV35xx digital video...

The exchange of information is critical to DHS's efforts to enhance overall global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies."The real-time exchange of inf...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organised by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

The EX14 CCTV series is particularly suited for harsh weather applicationsFrom fire to ice, the Bosch EX14 extreme environment camera has proven time and time again that it has what it takes to stand up to the elements. The EX14 series is particularly suited for harsh weather applications - capturing extraordinary images under extraordinary circumstances. It is made of an injection-moulded ABS/nylon resin and engineered specifically to withstand heat, cold, and humidity. And its IP67, NEMA 6 and...

Bosch's video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products are all set to outperform the competitionCome see Bosch put their products to the test at ISC West in Las Vegas! In Booth 18011, you will see how their video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products outperform the competition. You will also enjoy hands-on, interactive product demonstrations. They are also sponsoring free breakfast and lunch sessions: fill up on the latest technology, trends, and solut...

RISCO is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systemsRISCO Group, Inc. is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West 2010 that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systems, including diverse technological innovations to boost functionality, reliability and performance. On display at the show are RISCO Group, Inc.'s unique and highly accurate detection technologies, dependable primary and backup communications systems...

Combining detection accuracy with false alarm immunity, the intruder detector can be installed 28 feet highRISCO Group, Inc., a leading provider of integrated security systems, announced the UL listing of their popular Industrial LuNAR addressable dual-technology ceiling-mount intrusion detector at ISC West 2010. Combining detection accuracy with false alarm immunity, the detector can be installed up to 28 feet high and is equipped with Anti-Cloak Technology (ACT) to detect intruder camouflage a...

Catch RISCO's Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010RISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010, March 24-26, in booth 12075, close to the main entrance. Several exciting new products will be launched and exhibited for the first time. Visitors to RISCO Group's 40'x50' stand will be able to experience the SynopSYS Integra...

Administrator Johnson's presentation will be invaluable to the many security professionals in attendanceNew General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit in June.The GSA manages the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program and is responsible for overseeing the allocation of billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds, making it an important federal agen...

Millar is championed with designing the future of video surveillance As part of its newly-invigorated commitment to technology innovation, reduced time to market, total customer satisfaction and complete product quality, Pelco management has announced several internal operational changes.In the area of technology innovation, company management has appointed Greg Millar to the newly-created position of Chief Technology Officer. In this position, Millar is championed with designing the future of v...

AES-7094 IntelliPro allows dealers the ability to remotely programme popular intruder alarm panelsAES-IntelliNet will announce the release of its new AES-7094 IntelliPro full data module at ISC West in Las Vegas. The AES-7094 IntelliPro allows dealers the ability to remotely programme popular burglar alarm panels through AES-IntelliNet mesh radio networks. The AES-7094 IntelliPro transmits full CID and pulse formats from the alarm panels through the AES-IntelliNet radio network to the central st...

The Airport Show is an event devoted to airport construction, operations, technology and servicesChina is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world's most influential figures in the sector, and...

When South Sioux City, Nebraska wanted to provide local police and the 911 emergency center remote monitoring of public and school district video cameras, it looked to Vicon's ViconNet IP video solution. They had just implemented a city-wide wireless internet service, and when they found that the ViconNet system was totally compliant, they moved ahead with the installation. "We are a very aggressive city," says Lance Martin, Communications Director for South Sioux City. "We write a lot of grant...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers 2010 is a high-level conference for buyers to source qualified security suppliers and products in China, held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on providing global security buyers with the opportunity to talk to top Chinese suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to export to China big market. Programmes include "Global buyers sourcing presentation", &qu...

Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year at SPIESPIE Defence, Security, and Sensing, the largest unclassified international symposium on sensors, systems, and platforms, is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees for its 55 technical conferences and 500-company exhibition. Dates are 5-9 April at the Orlando, Florida, World Centre Marriott Resort and Convention Centre. Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year. The 2,30...

For fiscal year 2008, Proxim reported revenue of $49.0 millionProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems, recently released financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Financial highlights On a GAAP basis, revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $7.6 million compared to $7.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and $11.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Revenue...

   XML, API and web server offer the ability for interoperability between proprietary software Today's facility executive wants to purchase systems and components from various manufacturers and have those components work together as one system. They want "open systems" that allow the manufacturers to offer new features and add value without locking the owner into a single vendor's proprietary protocols. In short, they want Interoperability.Hirsch Electronics...