Security product news & launch announcements

The IONSCAN 600 provides customers in aviation, ports and borders markets with a more comprehensive detection solution Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN™ 600 trace detector has been enhanced to detect and identify narcotics, in addition to its existing capabilities for explosives. Extending the library of threats to include narcotics will provide customers in the aviation, ports and borders or critical infrastructure markets with a more comprehensive solution to their det...

This latest product release from Cognitec offers intuitive features to recognise and analyse faces in recorded media The video screening and analytics technology from Cognitec, FaceVACS-VideoScan, now allows users to perform complex searches on persons appearing in real-time camera streams and stored media files.User-friendly interfaceThe 5.3 product version introduces a user-friendly interface to quickly import sets of video and image files and then carry out detailed investi...

In response to customer demand, Tamron has developed a 50-150mm F/1.6 optical 3X zoom lens Tamron, an integrated optics manufacturer, has announced the release of World's Most Lightweight LWIR 3X Zoom Lens for VGA (17μm Pixel Pitch) Detectors 50-150mm F/1.6 (Model: LVZ3X5016N). LWIR lenses LWIR imaging products have gained large market recognition in security / surveillance applications including monitoring for critical facilities and infrastructure systems.  Tamron,...

Agent Vi’s innoVi, SureView’s Immix integration empowers central monitoring stations with latest video intelligence  Agent Video Intelligence, a provider of open architecture video analytics solutions, and SureView Systems, the provider of video-centric security monitoring software, have announced the integration of innoVi™, Agent Vi’s cloud-based video analytics Software as a Service (SaaS), into Immix®, SureView’s software platform for...

These Axis cameras specialise in assessing details of interest, making them idealfor indoor and outdoor perimeter security across a variety of vertical markets Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has introduced two multisensor panoramic cameras, allowing a high definition, uninhibited view of large areas that would traditionally require a large number of separate devices. These latest additions make high end surveillance more accessible to businesses, redu...

Pulse Connect Secure provides a deeper level of control over the encryption ciphers and deployment parameters Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to its Pulse Connect Secure product that helps customers meet the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) mandated transition from SSL and TLS 1.0 to a secure version of TLS currently v1.1 or higher through a flexible cipher selection feature. After the discovery of the Pad...

Avigilon Appearance Search can automatically locate persons, vehicles and objects of interest Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced it will preview the new Avigilon Appearance Search video analytics technology ("Avigilon Appearance Search") at IFSEC International 2016 ("IFSEC"), ExCel Centre stand G950, in London, United Kingdom. In concert with the announcement, Avigilon has filed the first in a series of international patent applications cov...

The new facial biometrics feature within VideoEdge provides immediate verification and detection of individuals Tyco Security Products introduces facial biometrics within VideoEdge video surveillance systems for immediate detection and verification of individuals. Protecting stock and assets With Face Detection analytics, operators can be proactively notified that the surveillance system has detected a person of interest, for example  known criminals, ex-employees, VIPs...

The backup power solution is ideal for applications in commercial AV, security, or residential AV Middle Atlantic Products has announced its new series of Premium Online UPS Backup Power Systems, broadening its range of UPS products to address more mission-critical, sensitive, and high-end systems needing the ultimate level of backup power protection. Power solution applications Ideal for applications in commercial AV, security, or residential AV, the latest Premium Online U...

The new MegaPX DPoC MicroDome makes it easy for organisations to adopt HD video much faster and more easily March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, has introduced its new MegaPX DPoC MicroDome. The IP camera is the industry’s first 3MP, video over coax surveillance camera to support the HomePlug AV / IEEE 1901 standard, enabling it to transmit video and audio in daisy-chain or loop configurations over a single analog cable. The camera sa...

The H4 SL harnesses patented Avigilon High Definition Stream Management (HDSM)TM technology to efficiently manage video data Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the expansion of its H4 platform with the Avigilon H4 SL camera line (the “H4 SL”). The H4 SL provides exceptional image quality with an innovative modular design that is easy to install, reducing installation times by up to 50%. Available for order now in bullet and dome...

The new RAID Storage line of servers from American Dynamics allows users to extend archived storage to any VideoEdge NVR Tyco Security Products has released a new version of the RAID storage system for VideoEdge network video recorders, which includes enhancements in the NVRs’ archived storage and improved battery back-up capabilities to significantly decrease system downtime. RAID storage system The new RAID Storage line of servers from American Dynamics allows users...

The new sensor is available in colour and in black and white e2v’s Sapphire family of CMOS image sensors has been expanded to include a new 2-megapixel variant, which is manufactured with a microlens designed to accept a Chief Ray Angle (CRA) as low as zero degrees. This feature significantly improves performance with excellent uniformity of response over the whole array area, ideal for applications such as microscopy. New applications and improved performance The new...

Matrox's intuitive apps for Windows and iPad provide an easy way to manage video walls for digital signage, corporate and control room applications Matrox® Graphics recently announced that its popular MuraControl™ video wall management software for Windows® and iPad® now supports two models of Matrox C-Series™ multi-display video cards, C900 with nine outputs and C680 with six outputs. These graphics cards can also be combined with Matrox Mura™ IP...

High-density IP decoding and four 4K outputs on a single card provide the power and versatility needed in control rooms for operator workstations, personal video walls and multiviewers Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced the new Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K IP decode and display card. The latest addition to the Mura IPX Series family line, the new card offers H.264 decoding of one 8K, up to two 4Kp60, four 4Kp30, eight 1080p60, sixteen 1080p30 or many more SD streams. Ad...

With Apollo Cloud, users get four terabytes to manage, store, and share data both securely and privately, from wherever they happen to be, via iOS and other mobile devices, Macs and PCs Apollo Cloud is a secure cloud designed for small groups that makes it easier and safer to store, access and, for the first time, share digital content Promise Technology announced that Apollo Cloud, its first consumer product, is now available for purchase at Apple stores and Apple.com. Apoll...

The dual-line model features e2v’s multi-line CMOS technology and combine high responsivity with an extremely low noise level e2v’s ELiiXA+ family of line scan cameras has been expanded to include two new dual-line 8k monochrome models, providing customers with 5μm pixels that can be operated in two active CMOS line modes (depending on user settings). This enables users to achieve higher line rates and sensitivity, at a very attractive price. The dual-line...

Surveon's Failover function ensures no video loss through collaborative NVRs within the system, enhancing banking surveillance Surveon, the end-to-end IP surveillance solution provider, have announced that their NVR product line will start to support Failover function, ensuring no video loss through collaborative NVRs within the system. Without using spare NVR, Surveon Failover solution allows failover NVR to be able to work normally and only use failover licenses to tak...

The 1100 Series is engineered for seamless integration with other TKH Security Solutions Siqura have introduced their new 1100 Series, a range of intelligent security cameras. These cameras offer an integrated security solution and versatile features that help lower total cost of ownership, and meet the most demanding security requirements. A perfect example of Siqura's signature blend of high-end hardware and cutting-edge software. Range of formats Today’s application...

AlarmNet 350 is focused on efficiency and simplicity providing customers with all the tools for the growth of their business Honeywell announced AlarmNet 360™, a new cloud-based management platform designed to help security dealers and central stations drive business growth, simplify account management and streamline installations. The AlarmNet 360 platform lets dealers and central stations quickly set up customer profiles, register communicators, program LYNX Touch 520...

The integration allows for easy configuration of NVR and DVR with access control Paxton, provider of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions, has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with a leading manufacturer of professional security and surveillance equipment, Dahua. The integration will provide a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily. Integrating video and access control solutions This seamless in...

LTV's security cameras' satin matt finish is produced with modern and environmentally friendly coating systems Customer focus LTV customers profit from extensive and individual advisory and support, starting with their first order. The product range is supplemented by services including project planning, technical support and training opportunities. LTV makes sure that customers will get a specific individual offer which suits their needs, property and budget. Special reque...

Osprey Video's three new devices,  the Talon G1 H.264 hardware decoder and two SDI-to-HDMI converters, will complement its video-capture cards In a continual expansion of its product line, Osprey Video has announced three new devices to complement its flagship video-capture cards: the Talon G1 H.264 hardware decoder and two SDI-to-HDMI converters. "Thousands of our capture cards are deployed around the world in vital video operations, with more deployments added almost d...

The BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with the majority of leading access control systems BioConnect and Suprema have announced Suprema's launch of the BioConnect Identity Platform. Developed by BioConnect, Suprema's long-standing strategic partner in North America, the BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with majority of the leading access control systems in the global secur...

Qognify/Vanderbilt integration enables optimal handling of scenarios triggered by alarm panels, motion detectors, and other smart intrusion detectors Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that it has completed the integration of Vanderbilt’s SPC Intrusion Detection system with its market-leading Situation Management solution, Situator. The integration was initially designed for a security-conscious customer in the banking sector, and is now available to customer...

The PanoVu series is designed for large-scale security monitoring applications such as stadiums, city centres, and airports Hikvision, supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, introduces its new PanoVu Series Panoramic Cameras. The cameras provide 180- and 360-degree, distortion-free, ultra-high-definition video, seamlessly integrating video from multiple sensors in one unit. Add to this the PanoVu's powerful Smart Tracking abilities, linkage to PTZ an...

The integration of Paxton Net2 with Wavestore's VMS ensures that operators can instantly view video to visually verify access control events “In simple terms, the integration of Paxton Net2 with our VMS ensures that operators can instantly view live or recorded video to visually verify access control events,” said Enrico Bizzaro, Head of Integrations at Wavestore. “However, our respective engineering teams have worked closely together to achieve a level of fu...

The Tactilon Cell offers mobile broadband services for organisations that need a communication infrastructure at very short notice Airbus Defence and Space will unveil a prototype of the new Tactilon Cell at the Critical Communications World exhibition in Amsterdam. It is a small and transportable system for running small LTE-networks during, for instance, anti-terror campaigns, large events or rescue missions. Energy efficient broadband solution The compact and energy effic...

Revader's innovations enable users to operate a redeployable unit for up to 9 hours from the standard internal battery alone Responding to an increased demand from law enforcement, local councils and event managers, Revader Security has introduced upgrades to its existing product range to improve power consumption and control. Longer battery life The Transit product range can now perform continuously for up to 9 hours of operation as standard from the internal battery, and t...

When integrated with the C-CURE 9000 security and event management solution, Nedap's identification readers can identify vehicles and/or people from long-range distances Tyco Security Products introduces the integration of Nedap Identification Systems vehicle and driver identification technology with the C-CURE 9000 security and event management solution, part of Tyco Security Products’ complete physical access control solution.  Identification reader applicat...