Surveillance & Security News for September 2012

Panasonic has announced business specific surveillance for industries including; retail, banking, public transport and logistics. An entirely new Panasonic concept in surveillance makes it possible for businesses to deploy security video equipment as real-time business intelligence systems delivering results and enhancing commercial success in key areas; improved quality and performance across marketing, operations and customer service and the best security functionality. For retailers Panasonic...

Perhaps one of the most innovative solutions in the security industry is the mantrap control system, and visitors to this year’s ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits will have the opportunity to see a wide range of these devices at the Dortronics Systems, Inc. booth (Booth #: 3231). The featured display includes a complete selection of door control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. Also highlighted are related prod...

Dortronics Systems, Inc. showcases its 5278 Series of proximity-activated switches this week at ASIS (Booth #: 3231). The touchless switches incorporate industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. Optical infrared technology allows a simple wave of the hand to activate this economical solution for touchless ingress/egress. “When utilised with electronic locks and automatic door operators, the new 5278 can greatly reduce the potential to spread...

DSC, part of Tyco Security Products, has introduced a series of HSPA/3G wireless alarm communicators that can be used as the sole communicator or in a back-up mode with the phone line. With the impending turndown of the GPRS/2G network, DSC is ensuring that these wireless alarm communicators will perform at the highest level now and through the lead up to the GPRS/2G shutdown. By starting to install 3G communicators now, customers can avoid future service calls to upgrade devices now that major...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced its OMNIKEY® 5427CK Chip Card Interface Device and keyboard wedge reader, which eliminates complex software lifecycle management issues in the field by allowing integrators to design contactless solutions without having to install or maintain drivers. These contactless readers are commonly used for secure print authentication applications in printers and copiers, for SSO solutions, and for ac...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces two strong additions to the successful AXIS M11 Network Camera Series: AXIS M1143-L and AXIS M1144-L Network Cameras with integrated IR-LED illumination and mechanical IR-cut filters for true day/night surveillance. The new indoor fixed IP cameras are specially designed for easy and discreet day and night surveillance, with highly efficient H.264 video compression and options for full frame rate HDTV quality – making them id...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently announced a series of sleek, intelligent, affordable and vandal-resistant HDTV-quality indoor fixed mini domes for surveillance in retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. Measuring only 4” x 2”, the new IP cameras in the AXIS M30 Series include AXIS M3004-V with up to HDTV 720p and 1 MP resolution and AXIS M3005-V with up to HDTV 1080p. The low-profile surveillance cameras will be on display at next...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces its first additions to the affordable AXIS M10 Network Camera Series with support for edge storage and AXIS Camera Companion: AXIS M1013 and AXIS M1014 Network Cameras. The SVGA and HDTV 720p models with discreet design and built-in slot for MicroSDHC card storage are perfect for securing small businesses, restaurants, hotels and convenience stores. “The new IP cameras in the AXIS M10 Series with MicroSDHC card and NAS supp...

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced the integration of its Video Intelligence Platform with Veridocs identity authentication and compliance solution. This will enable 3VR customers to better combat fraud and reduce investigation time by associating video events with the use of fraudulent identification documents “Our partnership with Veridocs underscores our vision for the Video Intelligence Platform – to allow 3VR customers to deploy a wide variety of applicatio...

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time. This is a first for 3VRs Video Intelligence Platform as its Video Management Software (VMS) has only been available for use with its own Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Hybrid NVRs in the past. Intransa, the physical security infrastructure and services company, marks the first implementation of 3VRs Video Intelligence...

CNL’s IPSecurityCenter offers a single common operating platform for organisations critical security systems CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the deployment of an Arabic language version of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in the Middle East. IPSecurityCenter provides a single Common Operating Platform (COP) for all of an organi...

The March Networks Visual Intelligance software delivers centralised video management March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that Danske Bank Group, Denmark’s largest financial institution and a top-100 world bank, has selected the company’s video management software and hybrid recorders for advanced security at its corporate facilities in Copenhagen. The upgrade expands the March Networks solution the bank is curren...

Interlogix will resell HID Global's EasyLobby SVM software HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has partnered with Interlogix to deliver integrated security solutions spanning intrusion detection, access control and visitor management. Interlogix, a leading provider of security and life safety solutions for both residential and commercial applications, will also resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SV...

NevioHD series cameras supports H.264 and MJPEG compression formats and has built-in support for SDHC cards From 25 to 28 September 2012, SECURITY 2012 will take place in Essen, Germany. The latest EverFocus product developments will be presented on stand 215 in hall 2.0. The new NevioHD series of 1.3, 2.0 and 3.0 Megapixel Cameras targets the dynamic demands of the modern surveillance market, and encompasses advanced box, bullet, dome type and speed dome cameras for a wide r...

Honeywell’s new MB-Secure panel is an open platform which includes hardware board running firmware Honeywell recently announced it will launch its new generation intruder and access control panel MB-Secure® at Security Essen 2012, The World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, taking place from 25th to 28th September 2012 in Essen, Germany. Installers and Honeywell partners can preview the latest Honeywell innovation on the Honeywell Stand 211 in Hall 3.0. Un...

Recognised as the second largest supermarket group in Britain, and part of the Wal-Mart family, ASDA stores have become a household name amongst thousands of families in the UK, providing high quality products at competitive prices. With an increasing demand for high security, ASDA understood that it was now more important than ever to take appropriate action in securing stock and protecting employees in the chain’s 300 branches. In considering security alternatives, the company recognised...

DVTEL Inc., IP video surveillance technology pioneer, and VidSys, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced recently the integration of the DVTEL Latitude NVMS and the VidSys PSIM software. The strategic partnership streamlines usability, and provides more open systems options and feature sets to best serve both organizations’ customers. The integration allows cameras connected to the DVTEL software to be viewed in the PSIM application. Functionalit...

Elpas, part of Tyco Security Products and a recognised global provider of RTLS Safety, Security and Visibility Solutions, announces the availability of its new Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter. The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter is a holster-worn Active RFID Tag which delivers wireless monitoring and tracking of lone workers, prison guards and security personnel who may be subject to attack or injury in high-risk workplace environments. The transmitter combines RF/IR/LF indoor RTLS tech...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces a strong addition to its video encoder family with the new AXIS Q7411 Video Encoder. This one-channel video encoder with outstanding video processing capabilities up to 60 frames per second (fps) is the perfect solution for analogue CCTV installations migrating to IP video. The video encoder, which will be showcased at ASIS International 2012 in booth #2622, is ideal for any application with high demands for frame rate, image qua...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces AXIS P3384-V/-VE Fixed Dome Network Cameras, which feature its two latest imaging technologies in the same camera for the first time: wide dynamic range (WDR) with ‘dynamic capture’ for environments with strong variations in light and Lightfinder technology to produce color video even in the lowest of light.  Any surveillance camera can be configured to produce excellent video in perfect lighting conditions. In...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces the exceptionally small AXIS P12 Network Camera Series of uniquely designed indoor and outdoor-ready IP cameras for discreet or covert surveillance. The cameras’ miniature sizes, different form factors and specifically designed mounting accessories and enclosures enable easy installation into very tight spaces, making them ideal for discreet surveillance applications in retail stores, banks and ATMs, hotel lobbies and build...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce the latest version of its revolutionary network video management system comprised of the VideoEdge NVR and victor unifying client.  This NVMS provides the very best in embedded analytics, mapping, and bandwidth management, and is now unified with Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and a host of other applications. The completely re-architected VideoEdge NVR is available in a variety of form factors (rack-mount...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, announced recently several new additions to its Illustra line of IP cameras with the introduction of the Illustra 210 and 610LT Mini-Domes, and the addition of a new Theia telephoto lens for our Illustra 600/610 Mini-Domes. The Illustra 210 Mini-Domes offer Standard Definition (SD) resolution, and include face detection, auto-focus and motorised zoom. The indoor mini-dome comes with a UL plenum-rated mount and features a built-in heater ring th...

C24 Interactive enbales consumers to stay connected via the web, mobile phones, Android phones and tablets C24 Interactive, a brand within Connect24, which is part of Tyco Security Products, is now available at central stations across North America, providing security installing dealers with an interactive life safety and lifestyle service solution to offer to their customers. By integrating with the DSC PowerSeries line of control panels, C24 Interactive enables consumers to...

The iCLASS SE platform also supports Seos digital keys from HID Global parent company ASSA ABLOY HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its new iCLASS® Seos™ card has been selected by the ASIS International organisation as a winner of the 2012 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition, which recognises the industry’s most innovative new technologies, products and services. Judges representing a cross-sector o...

EasyLobby is tightly integrated with over 40 of the most popular access control systems HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with RedCloud™, the industry's fastest growing provider of web-based, physical access control systems. The agreement will enable RedCloud to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of a comp...

G4S to showcase RISK360 at ASIS 2012, where G4S will explain how the system identifies and mitigates hidden risks 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 ma...

ACC 5.0 will be the industry’s first VMS to introduce collaborative investigations in real-time Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that Avigilon Control Center (ACC), the fifth major release of one of the world’s most popular video management software (VMS)tools for security professionals, will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012.The ACC 5.0 software with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology unit...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announces the availability of its new MegaDome 2 cameras, the easiest to deploy camera the company has ever offered, and new MegaVideo Compact WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) cameras. These new multi-megapixel cameras will be on display at the Arecont Vision booth at ASIS 2012 (booth #3323). Now shipping to customers is the new MegaDome 2 series of all-in-one H.264 cameras with remote focus, remote zoom, audio, IR LED, day/night an...

Kurt Takahashi to oversee the management of existing systems integrator relationships Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that Kurt Takahashi has joined the company as Director of Strategic Accounts for the Americas region. In this role, he will oversee the management of existing systems integrator relationships and build new ones to drive increased awareness of Arecont Vision’s megapixel technology. Mr. Takahas...