Security product news & launch announcements

Axis Communications announces three new explosion-protected cameras for use in sensitive industrial areas Three new explosion-protected temperature alarm and thermal network cameras allow plant operators to monitor remote, inaccessible, and sensitive areas, allowing for rapid incident response and protection of employees, machinery and critical industrial infrastructure. Based on industry standards and open protocols, and protected with a heavy-duty enclosure, the new cameras...

The EPR-500 radar with SharpView detects, tracks and records moving objects in a 120° field of view A security software expert has created a portable system to demonstrate instantly the range of its latest radar unit—able to identify predatory vehicles at up to 700m.EyeLynx has designed a mobile pack fitted with its EPR-500 radar and all-in-one Pharos PTZ camera on top of a tripod and challenged security managers to book a free demo to prove it can detect potential i...

Optimising network infrastructures is a key requirement toward realising business objectives Rajant and Mitsui USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced that they will jointly develop and market Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, and extensive information assurance and security expertise to solve the advanced communications challenges of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), drones, V2V (vehicle to vehicle), and other au...

Flare operates in protected frequency bands that use dedicated spectrum, avoiding the potential for interference Senstar introduced the next generation of the Flare Real-Time Locating System which instantly identifies and locates personal duress alarms at the touch of a button. Designed for reliability in institutional and industrial environments, Flare uses patented, proven, cost-effective technology to help keep staff safe. Indoor emergency alarms “The technology beh...

The Holis HD Tribrid video recorders feature up to 12 TB of storage and 1080P real time-recording across all channels Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces its HD Video Solution, a new value-based solution that provides superior video quality while leveraging analogue infrastructure. The cost-effective Holis HD Tribrid video recorders support SD analogue cameras, Illustra Essentials IP cameras and a brand-new line of HD cameras, allowing customers to ach...

The integration provides mission critical levels of security and safeguards customers from unauthorised access from the sea CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced that it has entered a non-exclusive technology collaboration with underwater security company, Sonardyne International Ltd. The companies are currently working together on a major critical national infrastructure project, integrating Sonardyne’s Sentinel...

Dahua 4K-HDCVI adopts 4K Ultra HD image acquisition and back-end DVR storage HD analogue is quickly becoming the mainstream of analogue video. By 2018, over 90% of analogue cameras will be HD analogue (according to 2016 IHS report). Dahua led the industry to introduce HDCVI Technology in 2012, and continues to enhance the technology leadership by bringing state of the art performance in terms of resolution, light sensitivity, intelligence and usability to the HDCVI community....

Both CNAccess products are network compatible and operate seamlessly with any ComNet IP product ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and networking equipment, announces its entry into the Access-Control Marketplace. ComNet is introducing two systems; the CNA100 line, a 2 to 8 door solution for smaller applications and the CNA200 for up to 32 doors for bigger applications. This effort is ComNet’s first entry into...

Spectrum-2 consoles bring easy access to rack-mounted electronics Winsted Corporation, a provider of control room console solutions, announces the new Spectrum-2 consoles. Offering flexible equipment mounting options, ergonomic viewing angles and easy expansion, the Spectrum-2 consoles bring easy access to rack-mounted electronics for sophisticated multi-operator control rooms or single-bay workstations. Each rack-mount turret on the Spectrum-2 consoles conforms to 19”...

The Turbo HD 8MP cameras offer the highest resolution ever available in an analogue surveillance system Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, announces the launch of its new Turbo HD 4.0 range, which boasts ultra-low light performance and the ability to send power as well as 8MP video images over conventional coaxial cable. H.265+ video compression technology The latest-generation Turbo HD 4.0 products also take advantage of Hikvision...

With TunnelCam Ultimo, it is possible to interchange optical and thermal views simultaneously over a single IP address TKH Security Solutions, a provider of full-service surveillance solutions, has introduced its latest surveillance camera for the mobility market; the TunnelCam Ultimo. This cost-effective, compact, and lightweight tunnel camera can be installed by one person. The Ultimo can offer cross-sensor intelligence possibilities, and it is possible to interchange optica...

Built-in electrical dehumidification and ClearSight coating significantly increase the operational availability of the camera in wet weather The latest addition to Panasonic’s security camera range is set to offer a significant improvement in operability as well as a reduction in the cost of storage and maintenance for city CCTV surveillance. Vehicle incident detection The outdoor, vandal-proof, Full-HD, PTZ camera (WV-X6531N) comes equipped with a 40x optical zoom, in...

Quantum’s new StorNext 6 delivers unparalleled combination of high performance and advanced data management Quantum Corp. announces StorNext 6, a major new release of its award-winning StorNext file system. StorNext 6 adds new advanced data management features to the industry-leading streaming performance of the company’s scale-out tiered storage solutions portfolio, which includes flash, disk, tape and public and private cloud storage offerings. With this unique c...

QTS 4.3.3 provides greater “intelligence” to NAS operations and applications QNAP Systems, Inc. announces the official release of QTS 4.3.3 – the smart NAS operating system that empowers users to achieve more in their business and home life. Along with a streamlined user interface, QTS 4.3.3 provides greater “intelligence” to NAS operations and applications. “QTS 4.3.3 was designed around the concept of ‘intelligence’ and adds n...

Sony IMX industrial cameras use the latest generation IMX series global shutter CMOS sensors from Sony Dahua Technology and Intel jointly held a product launch themed ‘Quality drives Leadership; Innovation builds Value’ at Kerry Hotel in Pudong, Shanghai, to showcase Dahua Technology’s latest research and development output: the 50MP large array camera, Movidius AI powered smart industrial camera, a full range of Sony IMX industrial cameras, and other new pro...

AlarmNet 360 Insights business management platform is an interactive dashboard that helps security dealers and central stations better understand, protect and grow their business Honeywell released AlarmNet 360 Insights, an interactive analytics dashboard in the AlarmNet 360 cloud-based business management platform that makes it easier for security dealers and central stations to explore customer data, uncover opportunities and expose problem areas. “For more than 30 ye...

The SmartCode 916 features Kwikset’s patent-pending SecureScreen technology Kwikset, brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc, Hardware and Home Improvement Division, a provider of residential security, announced that homeowners using Samsung SmartThings or Wink to control their Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 electronic locks can now ask Alexa-enabled devices to lock their deadbolts. This feature is a result of a new API launch from Amazon tha...

The FLIR PTU-5 is fully sealed and weather-proof rated to IP67 and is a low-cost unit that is easily integrated in-doors and outdoors FLIR announced the newest member of their motion control systems pan and tilt units (PTU), the new FLIR PTU-5. Standing only six inches tall when fully integrated, the new FLIR PTU-5 can hold up to five pounds on its top bracket, packing incredible performance into a compact package. Fully sealed and weather-proof rated to IP67, the PTU-5 is a...

The Orisec control panel software features a pre-configured CSL or WebWay menu option Orisec, the UK based professional intruder alarm manufacturer, has announced the full integration between their control panel range and CSL and WebWay.All Orisec metal control panels feature a pre-drilled mounting gantry for quick and easy installation, removing the need for sticky pads or feet.Connection is via a simple RS-485 lead, which provides full upload/download and signalling without...

Transportation projects require the solutions to provide sufficient reliability for long-term operations Being in the generation of global village, people usually travel between cities and countries, and the security of transportation has become one of the main issues to deal with under certain circumstances. Transportation needs to provide a safe and secure environment and stay one step ahead of vandalism to protect passengers from potential threats. The challenges of transfe...

The Ocularis video management software is offered in three models: Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate OnSSI’s partnering initiative with Jemez Technology makes perimeter video surveillance solutions employing AXIS cameras even more effective in protecting critical assets and infrastructure. The Ocularis 5 VMS platform’s open architecture enables integration with the Jemez Eagle-i Edge solution and AXIS cameras to deliver a complete end-to-end solution. Eagle-i...

The HDR processing at full 4K resolution provides detailed video images even under high-contrast lighting conditions Ambarella, Inc., a developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, introduced the S5L and S5LM SoC (System on Chip) families to enable a new generation of 4K IP security cameras. The S5L is designed for professional IP cameras and includes 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing, multi-streaming, on-chip lens distortion correction, and du...

The newly released CM-AF500 illuminated annunciator series offers superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, and easy to read text Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce enhancement updates to its entire line of CM-AF500 illuminated annunciators. The newly released versions offer superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, easy to read text. The annunciators, which provide critical messages to buildin...

TruVision Navigator 7 now works seamlessly with Interlogix TruPortal™ access control systems and IFS® network switches Interlogix, a provider of security and life-safety solutions, introduces TruVision® Navigator 7, the latest release of its video management software. TruVision Navigator 7 now works seamlessly with Interlogix TruPortal™ access control systems and IFS® network switches – allowing end users to manage their entire security system fro...

The XS4 GEO electronic padlock is made of brass with a polished chromium finish The necessity for access control can stem from security, safety and even convenience but what if you need to secure perimeter or fire access gates, industrial equipment yards, or commercial storage areas. XS4 GEO electronic padlock Easy you might say just use a padlock. But what if you want wireless real-time control and an audit trail? Well that’s the end of the road for the traditional pa...

The camera can capture and store number plate snapshot images on an SD card without the need for an NVR COP Security, a professional trade only CCTV security products distributor, has introduced the latest Dahua ANPR camera to their extensive range. The camera is a complete number plate recognition system, meaning it uses built in algorithms to detect and capture vehicle number plates and store the details in a database. Number plate recognition The camera can capture and st...

The NetWay8G and NetWay8E are designed in a space-saving 1U rackmount chassis Altronix, a provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, further expanded its popular line of NetWay PoE Solutions with the introduction of the new NetWay8E Endspan and an upgraded Midspan, the NetWay8G. Greater power and faster transmission rates “Today’s high-resolution IP cameras and network devices require greater power and faster transmission...

Mx6 cameras simultaneously delivers video data in three different formats: MxPEG, MJPEG and H.264 MOBOTIX is starting series production of their new Mx6 6MP camera line with the outdoor dual cameras M16, D16, S16 and V16. In terms of their outer appearance, these models look exactly the same as the x15 cameras (which are still available); all the innovations in these new cameras have been made to the mainboard and camera software. Enhanced performance Mx6 cameras use a new,...

NEXT said the new ASIC architecture will be implemented in smart cards, notebooks and access control markets NEXT Biometrics Group ASA has announced it has completed testing of its new ASIC, the A2, a custom-built chip that will significantly reduce company production costs, and that the first order for the new NEXT chip has been placed for production ramp up. NEXT fingerprint sensors NEXT, a leader in low-cost high-quality flexible and rigid fingerprint sensors, said the ne...

The Blackjack BOLT can record and manage up to 16 2.1MP cameras at 30fps with maximum 80Mbps throughput Digital Watchdog has announced the release of the new 16-channel Blackjack® Bolt™ NVR powered by DW Spectrum® IPVMS. The new Linux-based NVR offers users the power and reliability expected from Blackjack® servers, now in a slim case for small to mid-size installations needing power, reliability and ease of use. High performance HD video surveillance &ldqu...