Security product news & launch announcements

Airbus has released the latest version of the mission-critical group communication application Tactilon Agnet, which enables police officers or firefighters to communicate securely by LTE. It is fully interoperable with Tetra and Tetrapol and allows secure and flexible communication between LTE device users and Tetra or Tetrapol terminal users. The new version offers enhanced services, such as permanent geolocalisation, navigation, group positioning and user presence as well as status displays o...

“Videotec’s cameras are the best alternative to seeing things with your own eyes.”This is the message of the new video produced by Videotec. The Italian manufacturer is sending a strong message to all players across the Industrial, Oil & Gas and Marine markets: thanks to the most complete range of products in the world, Videotec is able to cover any kind of video surveillance requirement in every challenging and hazardous environment imaginable. Flawless video footage Vi...

Surveillance cameras with higher resolution have become the trend in the market. In general, cameras that deliver higher quality images require a higher bandwidth to maintain a stable video stream. Yet, users tend to mismatch their products with an unsuitable bandwidth due to money concern, misunderstanding about networks and the limitations in remote areas. Consequently, the large streaming volume may not be able to fit into the limited bandwidth, and the high latency in video stream will lead...

AElement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek reader accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when access credentials are presented. It eliminates lock hardware on the door by encasing all electronic components inside the door itself, making security virtually invisible. Its modernistic, minimal design blends effortlessly with any style of hotel décor, and its RFID, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible technologies enable it to se...

Making the decision between electronic security, manned guarding or a combination of the two has just been made easier thanks to a new streamlined solution introduced by security specialists, Trigion. The company has always offered a technology plus people approach as it feels the combination usually satisfies its clients’ needs most successfully. However, until now they have operated as two services and been managed and invoiced separately. Reducing capital expenditure costs Recognisin...

A provider of door activation and locking devices, Camden Door Controls introduces another new addition to its next generation of restroom control and emergency call systems. Camden's latest CM-AF540SO 'Press for Emergency Assistance' and illuminated annunciator, designed for industrial and commercial applications where illuminated signage and an audible indicator is required, gives you volume control to adjust sounder output. The illuminated annunciator with sounder is perfect for areas such a...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, continues to lead the barrier-free door control market with the introduction of the first activation and annunciation system using touchless switches.Camden's new CX-WC16 touchless switch restroom control system reduces the spread of germs and combines activation and annunciation in one device. The CX-WC16 system provides a complete equipment package with compliance with the latest building code requirements.CX-33 advanced...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has added the new CX-LRS series latching relays, enabling the use of momentary ‘request for assistance’ switches, to their line of next generation emergency call systems. CX-LRS latching relays The CX-LRS latching relays give customers the option for either push button or key switch system reset. In addition to individual 12 and 24 V latching relays, Camden also offers latching relay system kits—the CX-W...

As part of the introduction of Camden's second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, Camden has released their new Aura CM-54i (square surface mount) and CM-55i (Square flush mount) push plate switch enclosures, with selectable Red/Green/Blue illumination. Aura illuminated enclosures provide field selection of 'idle' colour ('on' during the normal state) and 'active' colour ('on' when the switch is pressed or relay is activated), an audible sounder and Form ‘C’...

As part of its second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has introduced the new CM-AF141SO. The 'Assistance Required' LED Dome light has a loud 93 dB Piezo sounder with adjustable volume control. Its LED illumination provides higher visibility and longer life compared with incandescent, and CM-AF141SO is also vandal and weather resistant. Restroom control and emergency call system The 'Assistance R...

Senstar, a manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announced that FiberPatrol-PR, its fibre optic fence-mounted sensor for perimeter applications, now provides up to 50 km (31 mi) of protection per processor, more than doubling the system’s previous detection range capability of 24 km (14.9 mi). The intrusion locating accuracy of the system has also improved to within 4 m (13 ft.) from the previous 8 m (26 ft.). Perimeter protection “This is the second time in...

Ocularis 5, the latest video management software (VMS) solution from OnSSI, now supports a dewarping plug-in for ACTi 360° cameras with panoramic views.Distortion-free live video“Clearly, 360-degree cameras provide increased surveillance area coverage, but the images can be difficult to view without dewarping solutions,” said Mulli Diamant, VP of International Business Development, OnSSI. “With the integration of ACTi’s dewarping plug-in, images from their wide-angle...

Rajant announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications. Kinetic Mesh delivers communication and video backhaul capabilities, supporting public safety, border security, search and rescue, and site survey applications, among others. Operating multiple aircrafts concurrently One of the first to capitalise on these latest advances is xCraft, a ma...

Airbus has introduced the new Taira Tetra Server for professional mobile radio networks. This versatile server based on IP technology can replace conventional switches and operates at much lower costs. The Taira is smaller than a typical switch and works more efficiently and economically, while still providing the same high service availability that many mission- and business-critical customers around the globe expect from Airbus Tetra solutions. Furthermore, the server can be managed easily as...

Paving the way for the creation of AI cities, NVIDIA has unveiled the NVIDIA Metropolis™ intelligent video analytics platform. Metropolis deep learning Metropolis makes cities safer and smarter by applying deep learning to video streams for applications such as public safety, traffic management and resource optimisation. More than 50 NVIDIA AI city partner companies are already providing products and applications that use deep learning on GPUs, many of which will be on display this week...

Bosch has further enhanced the functionality of its access control software Access Professional Edition (APE) and just released version 3.5. It comes with two new features: The global anti-passback feature, and the enhanced Software Development Kit (SDK) functionality. Anti-passback authorised access control The anti-passback feature prevents unauthorised sharing of credentials. Suppose an employee scans his badge and passes through an access-control turnstile. A second employee has not been a...

SmartTask, the employee scheduling and mobile workforce management system, is helping SME security businesses to gain competitive advantage by developing innovative patrol monitoring services. Barnsley-based CadSec Security has used the software to launch a managed control room solution, which is available to customers that are looking to gain added visibility and control over mobile or static teams. SmartTask “We have traditionally provided dog handling and alarm response services to th...

The Spexer product family from HENSOLDT, the former electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit. Since the beginning of the year, HENSOLDT has received orders worth around 40 million euros for approximately 50 units of the Spexer 2000 ground surveillance radar from countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Spexer 2000 ground surveillance radar Thomas Müller, the CEO of HENSOLDT, explained: “Spexer 2000 is bas...

Vanderbilt, a provider state-of-the-art security systems, announces the addition of SPC Connect to its SPC product portfolio, a hosted cloud-based solution designed specifically for installers to monitor, manage and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. Cost effective design and installation The Vanderbilt SPC series of hybrid intrusion detection systems offer a cost-effective design and installation concept, with both wired and wireless capabilities for intrusion coverage. SPC can b...

Following the long-term partnership with and subsequent acquisition of the video analytics application company Cognimatics, Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has fully integrated Cognimatics applications with Axis network cameras, audio, and access control products. In doing so Axis now can introduce new and comprehensive store optimisation and loss prevention solutions for the retail sector, providing intelligence and driving revenue growth. “The competitive enviro...

Hanwha Techwin’s entire range of cameras and recording devices have been successfully integrated with SureView’s Immix CS central station software platform. The integration allows the latest Wisenet IP camera series and NVRs, as well as analogue DVRs to interact with Immix CS which is designed to improve the efficiency of central alarm monitoring stations offering video monitoring services. Physical Security Information Management The same level of integration has also been achiev...

Teledyne e2v, an innovator of imaging solutions, has developed a new range of line scan cameras for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) applications in healthcare and industrial markets. The new OctoPlus range will have an immediate impact in ophthalmic OCT by reducing patient examination times and increasing the field of view available to practitioners when carrying out non-invasive eye examinations. Image sensor pixel architecture OctoPlus was developed following discussions with doctors and...

Honeywell announced that MAXPRO Cloud, the company’s connected building solution for small-to-medium-sized (SMB) businesses, will be hosted on the Microsoft Azure hosting platform. Integrating access and video data Designed for the unique needs of an SMB customer, MAXPRO Cloud integrates access and video data into a single user interface, enabling customers to achieve their business goals by leveraging their connected buildings as strategic assets. It helps improve customer’s busi...

IndigoVision, a developer of end-to-end video security solutions, is delighted to launch version 14.2 of their security management solution, Control Center. Control Center v14.2 has exciting new features which improve the user's experience by simplifying setup and day-to-day operation of sites. Key features PTZ Priority for ONVIF cameras: PTZ Priority and PTZ Hold are now available for ONVIF cameras. These features, previously only available for IndigoVision SMART.core cameras, manage simul...

Activu, the developer of ActivWare, a visualisation and collaboration platform for mission-critical control room environments, unveiled ActivShare, a new desktop collaboration product for the control room and beyond. Mission-critical operations require a collaboration solution that allows users to quickly and intuitively distribute critical information to decision makers (in the control room and at other locations) when an incident occurs so that issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently.D...

Skybox Security, a provider of cyber security operations, analytics, and reporting, announced the availability of threat-centric vulnerability management (TCVM) for the Skybox Security Suite, signalling a fundamental shift in the approach to managing and prioritising vulnerabilities. TCVM changes vulnerability management from an exercise of trying to patch ‘everything all the time’ to focused, intelligent action that considers real-world threats. TCVM does this by correlating multipl...

Redvision’s RV30, X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras now fully integrate with leading, open platform, video management software provider, Digifort, available exclusively through the Security Buying Group. Operators can take full advantage of variable speed PTZ operation, with flexible control options. The rugged dome’s wiper, IR and white light illumination can be switched on automatically, manually or scheduled using the Digifort client and all dome pre-sets and tours are remotely con...

ZKAccess recently announced its new all-in-one web-based security platform software—ZKBioSecurity3.0. The software, which supports the ZKAccess Pro Series of panels and readers, contains four integrated modules: access control, video integration, elevator control, and visitor management. Equipped with an optimised system architecture designed for high level biometric identification and a modern user-friendly UI, ZKBioSecurity3.0 provides an advanced solution for a whole new user experience...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports up to 2,000 SIP devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...

The AXIS 1001 delivers true interoperability and best-of-breed choices for present and future requirements Morphean will enter the physical access control market. Over the last year, Morphean have seen increasing demand from their Video Service Providers and end customers to expand their successful video surveillance and business intelligence solution Videoprotector to include managed physical access control. Many end customers are building strong partnerships through the Vid...