Surveillance & Security News for June 2015

QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced the new affordable, 4-bay 1U rackmount TS-451U Turbo NAS, featuring a dual-core Intel® Celeron® 2.41GHz processor that delivers high multi-tasking abilities for small & home offices in handling daily operations including file storage, backup, sharing, synchronisation, and more. Designed for scalability, the storage capacity of the TS-451U can be easily expanded with an economic expansion enclosure to meet the needs of growing data storage....

Airbus Defence and Space has introduced new technologies in its latest air surveillance radar which give the ASR-NG (Airport Surveillance Radar Next Generation) advantageous air traffic control capabilities. The company has completed a demonstration in real scenarios in front of international customers which was testament to enhanced detection capabilities with a significant increase of detection range coverage to 120 NM (220 km). Other key features of ASR-NG are the complete mitigation of wind...

Siemens has introduced two new compact keypads for the SPC intruder detection system. They use touchkeys instead of traditional mechanical keys and the key interface illuminates only when touched. With a depth of just 17.5mm, these keypads sit unobtrusively on any wall. Model SPCK520 offers display and speech output and model SPCK521 adds an ID card reader. Siemens Touchkey SPCK520/SPCK521 The new keypads support EM and MIFARE card technologies. Advanced user authentication eliminates the inco...

SATATYA SAMAS is a reliable Video Management Solution suitable for large organisations spread across multiple locations. SATATYA SAMAS provides organisations the flexibility, scalability and modularity that they expect from a Video Management Software. Easy monitoring and simple management Matrix SATATYA SAMAS is a modular, flexible and fault-tolerant solution for multi-location organisations by providing easy monitoring, simplified management, multiple connectivity options, quick retrieval an...

Estate Agent Joscelyne Chase have launched the StaySafe Business app and surrounding monitoring service to protect their lone workers. The StaySafe app, which is featured in the Suzy Lamplugh Trust app directory, tracks employee location via GPS and alerts their manager if they do not check-in within a specified time. Joscelyne Chase then keeps track of employees’ whereabouts using the StaySafe online Hub which accurately locates workers on a map and provides real-time updates on their lo...

Harper Chalice Group Limited is pleased to announce the launch of the SA500 series Single-zone analyser for WallSecure™, CageSecure™ and FenceSecure™ applications. Developed from highly successful SA1000 system range, the SA500 Analyser is suitable for Grade 3 WallSecure™ and CageSecure™ applications. It is housed within a GRP IP65 enclosure with front and back tamper detection. The SA500 uses Vibewire™ piezoelectric sensor cable which is installed on the st...

IDIS, an established surveillance leader, has extended its surveillance line up to include four and eight channel video encoders allowing customers to integrate DirectIP with their existing analogue systems. Features The video encoders enable customers to add IP cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), video management software as well as analogue cameras to expand and update their surveillance capability, and benefit from all the power and flexibility of DirectIP High-Definition (HD) and netw...

Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology, launches BioStar 2, a web-based IP access control platform. BioStar 2 seamlessly integrates Suprema’s award winning biometric technology with an enhanced security solution to offer simplicity, convenience and performance. Features BioStar 2 is built with a new design style that focuses on enhancing user experience. All of the functions and features of the system can be used with only a few simple clicks. The system...

Boon Edam installs the highest revolving door in the world to provide access to the new viewing platform The Burj Khalifa broke numerous records when it opened in 2010. The tallest building in the world boasts the tallest free-standing structure, the largest number of stories, highest occupied floor and the elevator with the longest travel distance. Recently, it added another record to its resume: "At the top - Burj Khalifa Sky" is now the highest outdoor observation deck...