Security product news & launch announcements

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has created the next level of night surveillance with the latest upgrade of its Darkfighter technology – the DarkfighterX series. The technology can provide colourful, sharp images right down to the lowest light levels – in fact to 0.001 lux. Taking inspiration from the human eye This series takes colour to the max by taking inspiration from the way the human eye works. Eyes use different cells to collec...

VASCO Data Security International, Inc., a provider of digital solutions including identity, security and business productivity, announced its ability to help organisations detect and mitigate mobile application overlay attacks through added functionality in the DIGIPASS for Apps Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) module. Overlay attacks are increasingly being deployed to steal user login information. The ongoing attack on Android devices named Marcher has already targeted 117 banking a...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LNX-1002G-10G-SFP. LNX-1002G-10G-SFP switch The LNX-1002G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfil various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as...

The larger a CCTV system becomes, the more important it is to use LED illuminators as the cost savings are multiplied. The zero maintenance of LED’s is another benefit on large systems. To raise standards, all CCTV should be designed for 24-hour surveillance, not just daytime operation. To be truly secure, a site must be protected night and day. Because of this Cop Security can offer two high quality ranges of IR Illuminators, IRLAB and Cop Security’s own range. Both ranges offer hi...

OnSSI announces the release of Ocularis version 5.4, the latest version to the company’s industry leading Video Management Software (VMS) solution. This newest release further expands Ocularis’ ability to provide end users with a comprehensive yet easy-to-use video management platform that accommodates the latest industry trends and expands on-the-go coverage. Ocularis 5.4 VMS New to Ocularis 5.4 is support for H.265 compression for exceptional image quality with less data, and a r...

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and a provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, has introduced the LR-UHF-12, an outdoor IP66-rated long-range 125 kHz proximity card reader designed specifically for ZKAccess cards and stickers. LR-UHF-12 features Capable of up to a 40 feet read-range, the LR-UHF-12 provides users convenient RFID authentication for many applications including door access, vehicular gate access and any application in which the user no longer needs to have their RFID cred...

Panasonic has launched a new medical portable recording camera system, capturing high-definition 4K images as well as adding network capability for IP control and IP streaming. The new POVCAM system includes a AG-MDR25 compact portable recorder and the AG-MDC20GJ 4K camera head, facilitating high-definition 4K image acquisition and advanced IP control and IP streaming. The new AG-MDR25/ AG-MDC20GJ system replaces the previous Full HD AG-MDR15/AG-MDC10 and is designed for various applications in...

Axis Communications, the provider of network video, introduces Forensic WDR, an enhanced Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) method that focuses on achieving high forensic value in a number of new cameras. WDR is the term commonly used for the art of balancing both very dark and very bright areas in a scene. It is also known as HDR (High Dynamic Range). In the surveillance industry, the aim is to capture forensic detail at all times. Until now, the WDR methods on the market have not been able to add suffic...

Axis Communications has collaborated with SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH to launch a fully integrated, IP-based digital locking and access control system. The integration represents an advanced, cost-effective wireless lock and access control solution that is ideal for replacing physical keys in buildings. SmartIntego battery-powered digital locks in the form of either cylinders, padlocks or door handles connect wirelessly via its GatewayNode to AXIS A1001 door controller and AXIS Entry Manager s...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), is pleased to introduce its new easy to install and operate PT-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) supplied pre-installed with the latest version of Wavestore’s Video Management Software. Wavestore’s PT-Series NVRs are designed to offer a robust and reliable recording, management, and control solution for a host of security and video surveillance projects. Wi...

Night surveillance, remote surveillance, temperature detection -- since their debut, thermal cameras are endowed with features that other cameras cannot compete with. Debuted in military field, thermal cameras have played a key role in wars. After years of research and development, infrared image processing technology and the craftsmanship of the detectors are becoming more proven, and the cost of the components is lowering, thermal imaging technology entered into industrial market. But till re...

Implementing a professional Video Management System (VMS) for small and medium business (SMB) applications is now more convenient and economically practical with the introduction of VideoXpert Professional from Pelco by Schneider Electric. VideoXpert Professional is designed for small to medium-sized installations with easy plug-and-play installation, complete with IT-friendly Windows and an intuitive interface for ease of operation. “Control with Confidence” demo license To help c...

Hanwha Techwin America announced that its flagship camera line, Wisenet X, is now certified with Genetec™ Security Center 5.6 SR1 utilising H.265 and WiseStream technology. H.265, also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), is a codec that was used only in the broadcast industry, but the demand for higher megapixel cameras and resolution was the driving force that introduced this technology into security surveillance. With the certification of Hanwha’s megapixel cameras suppo...

Observables Inc. will revolutionise security, AV, smart home and IT dealers’ business models with the launch of their new patent-pending IOBOT with the AlwaysON Platform. IOBOT is a Software Defined Security Device (SDSD) that has the baseline functionality of a network router but with configurable internal modules for customisation by market application including phone and intercom, access control, security, network, automation, persistent communications and more. The IOBOT uniquely feat...

The ability to detect incidents and keep traffic on the move has been significantly enhanced as a result of the announcement that Sprinx Technologies’ Automatic Incident Detection and Traffic Data Collection (AID) application is now able to run on-board all Hanwha Techwin Wisenet X H.265 cameras. AID solutions utilise intelligent image processing to quickly alert operators about traffic incidents and queuing, and at the same time enable statistical data such as vehicle classification, cou...

Axis announces enhancements to its Zipstream compression technology to support the increased data streaming and storage demands of 360-degree panoramic cameras and 4K resolution. Zipstream ensures that important forensic details of video footage are maintained, while minimising bandwidth and storage requirements by an average of 50% or more. Axis also announces two new domes that include the enhanced Zipstream, offering cost effective, 360-degree, high-resolution coverage. Customer demands for...

Hanwha Techwin, a provider of global security solutions, builds on the foundation of its highly regarded Wisenet line by launching Wisenet X series featuring Hanwha’s new Wisenet 5, self-developed chipset, one of the most important core technologies developed to date by Hanwha Techwin.  “Wisenet 5 is our latest chipset designed specifically for professional video surveillance applications that offers extreme processing performance at the edge,” said Soonhong Ahn, Presiden...

For the first time with MxSwitch, MOBOTIX offers a 4-way PoE+ switch with auxiliary functions. The compact dimensions of the top-hat rail module make it easy to quickly install into any electrical cabinet. MOBOTIX’s new MxSwitch can be used to directly connect and power up to four MOBOTIX Door Stations, cameras or other PoEPoE+ devices. In addition to four PoE+ ports with a total maximum output of 75 watts and the uplink port with no PoE power supply, MxSwitch offers further technical fea...

The new version 1.4 of the MxMC software platform includes additional improvements and offers increased stability. The new tree structure supports hierarchical groups, subgroups and a variable sidebar. The layout and grid view can be optimised either automatically or manually to best adapt to the size of the screen. New options for defining passwords will increase security during authentication. Besides the standard setting, the “complex” mode can demand that a password be comprised...

S2 Security, the provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, and Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, announces S2 NetBox series product support for Schlage NDE wireless locks. S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system users can now easily manage and control the locks using Allegion’s ENGAGE Gateway and Bluetooth technology. “We’re excited to offer support for and sell the popular Schlage NDE...

Promise Technology, a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, announces that its Vess A-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are certified for use with Bosch Video Management System software (BVMS). Certifying Vess A-Series NVRs with the BVMS strengthens the companies’ partnership and offers customers an optimised solution that has been tested to deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability. Extensive documentation of the testing results is available and...

Abloy UK has launched an updated version of its SMARTair standalone intelligent access control system with the addition of keypad functionality, allowing users to program an individual key-code or card quickly and easily on the unit itself. SMARTair escutcheon Featuring a simple user interface, the SMARTair keypad controls mean that the unit can be programmed with an additional code or card in less than one minute. Like its predecessor, the new SMARTair escutcheon can be incorporated into exis...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announces the release of Valerus 1.2, the latest version of its popular video management software. With the latest release, Valerus further enhances the simple, completely hassle-free user experience that the software has been designed to deliver. Valerus 1.2 features 1) Three powerful search options help find recorded video evidence as quickly as possible. Thumbnail S...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has launched an Upgrade Bundles initiative. Designed to eliminate reoccurring annual upgrade charges that are common place in the VMS market, the Upgrade Bundles initiative provides Wavestore’s Partners and end-users with the flexibility to upgrade Wavestore’s VMS at any time to take advantage of the latest features, integrations and functionality; all without being tied into often expensive...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released its most technologically advanced CrimeEye unit yet, the CrimeEye-RD-2 with a 180-degree camera option. This new unit provides for expansive panoramic views and even more robust lighting features. CrimeEye-RD-2 new feature The CrimeEye-RD-2 now features an optional Axis Q3708-PVE fixed-dome camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP add...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R2. Milestone meets the increasing demand for connected business and video systems by releasing three new products – XProtect Essential+; XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These new products cover installations from a few to thousands of cameras. All the products fully support hardware acceleration, where system performance can be boosted just by adding a suppo...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, introduces the M-RQE70 - PIR ‘Request-to-Exit" detector. It is the first completely new REX detector to be introduced to the security market in more than 15 years and offers a completely new design that improves PIR REX detector performance. New REX detector features This ‘full featured’ REX detector includes door contact, card reader and switch inputs, two relay outputs, sounder and tamper alarm...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce the new 12-port, 10G unmanaged switch - LNX-1202G-10G-SFP. Ethernet-ready, industrial-grade equipment The LNX-1202G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security...

The new Pyronix wireless HUD/MED-WE conforms to BS8243 (2010). Users can signal for help by sounding the alarm, it’s that simple! With a wireless range of up to 300m in open space, press the centre of both buttons down for two seconds and the alarm is activated. Furthermore, if the system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) they will be alerted immediately. The very first hold-up device to be added to the Pyronix range, the HUD/MED-WE is small, sleek and wireless for remote a...

Security has become a major concern across the globe. Essentially, tightening security measures requires restricting unauthorised people from reaching pre-defined areas while ensuring easy access for authorised people. Ideal access control solution Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone Access Contro...