Security product news & launch announcements

Honeywell today announced the next generation of smart building technology, Command and Control Suite, which turns complex facility data into recommendations and easy-to-implement changes that help boost business outcomes — lowering costs, minimising risk and reducing downtime. By combining intelligent automation, advanced analytics and visualisation with the simplified user experience of today’s home and mobile electronics, Command and Control Suite links building automation and th...

Moxa, Inc., a global provider of communications infrastructure solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), announced recently that its UC-8100 embedded computing platform is now certified to operate on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, making it the world's first industrial-grade wireless computer to earn Verizon 4G LTE certification. As a result, users of the Moxa UC-8100 will benefit from reliable, high-speed connectivity over the country's largest wireless carrier, as well as f...

PERCo has designed the new IRP-01 reader post – an elegant solution for convenient reader location at the entrance points. IRP01 reader post is an up-market model that offers an elegant solution for entrance points of banks, administrative buildings, business centres and other sites with the highest requirements for design and comfort. The reader post can operate in different systems using RS-485 and Wiegand connection interfaces. The output format must be selected and set at the time of...

exacqVision is now integrated with the Sensormatic electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system. The combination of exacqVision and Sensormatic EAS gives retail customers a unified solution to improve their loss prevention and shoplifting protection within one interface. Sensormatic and exacqVision allows retailers to: Connect surveillance device data with video Notify employees when someone tries to remove an EAS tag from a location or exits the store See live exacqVision video...

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification for the latest version of OnGuard access control software, version 7.0, through the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). SureView’s Immix® central station and command center software platforms interface with the OnGuard system to help end users gain a high level of situational awareness to enhance security. A...

Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, expands its P0584/85NL high isolation gate drive transformer line with a new series that uses insulation wire on all windings, making them compliant to safety standards such as IEC61558 and IEC60601 for reinforced isolation. The P0584/85NL series provides isolation in MOSFET and IGBT drivers in industrial applications such as motor drive circuits and solar inverters and for power supplies for a range of medical devices....

CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has announced the release of a new stainless steel variant to their range of highly successful Predator ruggedised high-speed PTZ camera systems. New compact stainless steel version Featuring a compact and robust housing fabricated from anti-corrosive 316L stainless steel, ‘Predator Steel’ has been designed to withstand the toughest of operational environments. Offering advanced performance throughout a range of extreme...

Sensor Access is proud to launch the Vantage Point access control solution to the market. Vantage Point software has been built utilising the latest software development tools. It has been designed with a simple and intuitive user experience in mind. Utilising Microsofts' .NET 4Framework and using SQL 2012 ensures a high performance, stable and scalable system that one can rely on. High end specifications The controllers feature high end specifications with adapted high speed encrypted data c...

digivod, the German video management and PSIM software, fully integrated the IP cameras in the Ulisse and the MPX PTZ series, produced by Videotec, an Italian company well-known for the high quality and flexibility, reliability and design of its products. While the quality of cameras makes the tune in a security installation, it is the software that is interfacing the human operators. Thus, the software needs to expose the full power of the cameras while still remaining easy to use by the opera...

ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC introduces the new CHERRY family of smart card readers, with a choice of contact, contactless and dual interface models. The JT-0100WB-2 (contact), JT-0200WB-2 (contactless) and the JT-0300WB-2 (dual interface) models offer durable and practical transparent solutions for any smart card reader requirement. Easy operation These new Class 1 terminal smart card readers use bidirectional communication for both contact and contactless smart cards. All mode...

PERCo has designed the new model of electromechanical swing gate, an economical access control solution for pedestrian flow management. WHD-05 swing gate presents a solution for indoor applications that require free access in one direction and banned access in the other. The product elegant design fits in the interiors of shopping malls and exhibition centres, airports and other passenger terminals. The swing gate can be supplied with two types of swing panel length: 650 mm 900 mm WHD-0...

Halo and Halo WX, the world’s safest and smartest smoke alarms, are available from Halo Smart Labs. Halo is an industry-first combination of sensor technology for flash fires, smoldering fires and carbon monoxide in a single device. It has been designed to offer better protection than any other smoke alarm at a price that is affordable to a majority of homeowners. Halo will be available beginning at $60. Features and benefits Halo WX is the only smoke alarm to combine all of the features...

Matrix COSEC Access Control is flexible and scalable solution to meet access control requirement of all organisations irrespective of its size, layout, locations and timings. It allows controlling access on three simultaneous dimensions – user, zone and time by answering the three fundamental questions about who, where and when. Key features For enterprises, SME and SOHO 10 to 1 million users 1 to 65,000 entry points Multiple credentials Biometric: palm vein, fingerprint RFI...

LILIN has been in the CCTV business for 35 years, and have come a long way in the custom integration business in the last few years. LILIN now offers Crestron drivers for its cameras and NVRs. One of the most recent drivers includes LILIN’s new 360-degree camera. This integration doesn’t require laborious “drivers” to make the product work with third-party control systems. That’s because all of the data-crunching for the camera — including complicated algorith...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto-configure in minutes. Ideal for small installations Ideal for a small insta...

Pelco’s new video and information management software (VMS), VideoXpert™, delivers simple and logical operation, without compromising functionality. VideoXpert™ displays site events in real-time, enabling an immediate and appropriate operator response. Its user interface is highly intuitive, so operators can use the system effectively, with minimal training requirements. Plug-in architecture enables simple expansion and third-party integration. Pelco, EMEA Marketing Director c...

Hikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, together with Observit AB, the industry-leading provider of open mobile video management system, have announced strategic cooperation to integrate their products to have full support for Hikvision’s 4 series Smart IP cameras and allow Observit’s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras. The integration enables end users to manage tens of thousands of vehicles in the fleet with a noticeable...

Until now, the cost of Gigabit fibre conversion was prohibitively high for many industrial users when network links needed to be extended beyond the 100-meter limit imposed by UTP copper cable. To combat this problem, Moxa recently introduced its IMC-21GA Gigabit Ethernet-to-fibre media converter engineered for harsh industrial environments. Especially effective in high-bandwidth applications, such as megapixel machine vision inspection or IP video surveillance, the IMC-21GA is an exceptionally...

Exacq Technologies, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an Illustra IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto-configure in minutes. Ideal for a small installations of up to 10 cameras &m...

OnSSI announced that the new Ocularis v5.0 Video Management Software (VMS) is now available for delivery for both new customers and for current customer upgrades. Installing this new software brings new capabilities, efficiencies, scalability, and cost effectiveness to support diverse customer requirements and system designs. Built on an open and innovative platform, Ocularis v5.0 is designed to enhance security by providing comprehensive system management and advanced features.   Imp...

Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of very early warning threat prevention solutions, recently introduced the HeiTel XOh SecurityPlus Remotely Programmable Operating System, available on a new line of high-performance RMGs — the HeiTel CamDisc E, CamDisc+ E, and HeiTel ipVG. This announcement comes just weeks after the release of ADPRO XOa, which offers similar capabilities for ADPRO systems. Now Xtralis’ entire range of RMGs can deliver best-in-class remotely programmable s...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has introduced its new Eco-Savvy 2.0 series of network cameras. Maintains the ‘green’ energy-saving concept Dahua’s latest 2.0 series offers impressive new surveillance features while maintaining the ‘green’, energy-saving concept of its Eco-Savvy equipment range, including the enhanced, performance-boosting Ambarella S2LM chip. The new camer...

AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces the release of Symmetry CONNECT™, a policy-based platform providing safety, security and risk management capabilities for organisations demanding a process and policy based approach to managing all their enterprise security functions. Symmetry CONNECT allows organisations to build sustainable policies and automate manual disjointed procedures reducing errors and m...

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce recently the launch of its two market-leading Ultra-Megapixel fisheye network cameras, namely the FE8191 and the FE8391-V, where VIVOTEK’s persistence and commitment to the development of outstanding fisheye network cameras are evident. The FE8391-V uniquely features a 12MP CMOS sensor and built-in IR LEDs, making this model the world’s first Ultra-Megapixel fisheye with IR illumination, consequently satisfying consumers’ demand for products with...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 7.9 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect® security solutions. Device Pack 7.9 has support for 1,012 tested ONVIF devices, all using the same optimised driver. Support has also been added for Axis Communications’ Zipstream compression technology. This speedy adoption is possible due to the dedicated efforts from Milestone to drive the uptake of open platform techn...

From a business point of view, one of the biggest advantages of smartphones and tablets is the ability to execute a series of administrative tasks at any time and from any location. Unlike traditional technology, new applications and updates are available every day on our handheld devices, enabling us to carry out complex tasks without having to physically be at the office or in front of a PC. Likewise, the current policies of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allow an employee to use their personal...

For several months now, the Virtual Keypad™ App has provided Video Verification for the end-user to confirm or cancel an alarm. During an alarm situation video verification delivers video from the premises to the system owner via their Virtual Keypad™ App enabling instant visual assessment of the situation for the appropriate response. DMP and SecureCom Video are now introducing Video Verification to the Central Station. This patent pending technology is compatible with any Automatio...

Higher image quality, enhanced technology, and more complicated project requirements result in larger data for storage in megapixel surveillance now than ever before. Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, offers the advanced storage solutions to achieve the strong demands of long video retention period, efficiency, scalability as well as data integrity for partners to effectively manage large data with overall system stability and zero video loss. “Reliable, fast, high-perfo...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has successfully launched a mobile student ID system in collaboration with Botosoft, the leading provider of technologies in Africa, to help the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) combat student identity fraud in Nigeria. Every year, beginning in the spring, more than 2.2 million students will register online and receive machine-readable Genuine HID® smart cards. Mobile readers validate new student...

IPVM has introduced its Google Maps Camera Calculator. The calculator provides the ability to address and map out cameras completely online. The aim is to save system design specialists time and money. Google Street View Integration allows users to see a surveillance camera’s field of view before installation. In doing so, system integrators who use the calculator save on costly site visits. As cameras are moved around a selected scene, the street view automatically updates as well....