Security product news & launch announcements

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, introduces its first products for streaming, the AXIS V5914 and AXIS V5915 PTZ network cameras. The flexible and high performance cameras deliver high quality audio and smooth pan/tilt/zoom capabilities ideal for audio and video production and live streaming and recording in HDTV quality and can be mounted table-top, wall or ceiling. The cameras can be remotely controlled via a web interface enabling operation from mobile devi...

Camden Door Controls’ new CV-900 ‘Designer Series’ access control devices are compact, elegantly styled and available in a selection of finishes that will enhance any decor. The ‘Designer Series’ is a complete line of metal backlit keypads, dual format proximity card readers (HID/AWID) and capacitive biometric fingerprint readers. They are elegantly styled and available in a range of anodised architectural finishes (white and metallic silver, charcoal and red). Th...

A10 Networks, a leader in application networking, recently announced its virtual application delivery controller (ADC) appliance, vThunder ADC, is now available as a Virtual Machine (VM) image on the Azure Marketplace. The vThunder VM offers dynamic “application-aware” services, including advanced L4-7 load balancing, application acceleration and improved-security in an all-in-one virtual instance. Unifying vThunder with Azure enables extensibility and consistent policies across cust...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LNX-1202G-SFP and LNX-1204G-SFP series. Supporting fibre connection Antaira’s new LNX-1202G-SFP and LNX-1204G-SFP industrial Gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switches offer the highest density of Gigabit Ethernet port...

Sunray, one of the leading UK designers, manufacturers and installers of steel commercial doors, fire doors, certified security doors, industrial doors and steel louvre systems, has achieved SR3 and SR4 security rating approval to Loss Prevention Certification Board standard LPS 1175: Issue 7 – for its inward opening steel doors up to a ‘full height’ of 3.075m. First and only company in the UK to achieve SR3 and SR4 approval for steel doors They are believed to be the fi...

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the ISONAS EasyWeb 2015 browser-based software that allows users to manage their credentials and monitor access points in real-time across the globe. Business owners can manage their entire access control system from anywhere at anytime and have complete mobile simplicity. The responsive design ensures that the user interface is consistent whether you are using a computer, mobile device, or tablet...

Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced recently that its new IQeye 12MP camera (IQ8712NE-V18) is now available. Offering 6 times the pixels of 1080p HD, the superior resolution combined with magnified detail provide increased opportunities for improved investigation and business intelligence. Combine that performance with the possibility of reducing your overall system costs and you have a c...

ECKey (www.ECKey.com), the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that it has introduced VIZpin LITE, a free version of VIZpin, the popular cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) and visitor management service. VIZpin LITE is a single-door version of VIZpin. Any VIZpin-enabled device can be registered at VIZpin.com, letting you send secure, encrypted VIZpin keys to that device from anywhere and to anyone with the VIZpin app.  V...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it has added Chromecast streaming playback support to its products. ASUSTOR NAS users can now use AiVideos to stream multimedia from their NAS devices to Chromecast, enjoying their videos on a bigger screen. Once AiVideos links with Chromecast, AiVideos turns into a remote control allowing users to pause, fast-forward, adjust the volume and even configure subtitles at the touch of a finger. ASUSTOR,...

Boon Edam Inc., the leading manufacturer of security entrance solutions in North America, recently announced that effective May 1st, its existing software tool, BoonConnect, will be addressable in real time via a web browser and will be a standard feature for both the Tourlock security revolving door and the Circlelock security mantrap portal. BoonConnect is used to troubleshoot, configure and access key door operational data. Technicians will now be able to access a variety of door functions re...

Honeywell announced it has expanded the Silent Knight® line of low frequency notification solutions with more labour and cost-saving options to meet current NFPA 72 standards and International Building/Fire Code mandates. To satisfy specifiers’ demand for more secure fire and emergency voice communications, a unique amplifier has been developed by the Silent Knight team to provide backup power capabilities for the IntelliKnight 5820XL-EVS emergency voice system. The new line of low fr...

System Sensor is excited to announce the launch of FAAST XT, an aspirating smoke detector with an expanded coverage area that uses four pipe inlets to draw air in from the protected space. FAAST XT brings all the capabilities of FAAST – such as three stage filtration, very early warning fire detection, and several integration options – to a broader range of applications. The smoke-sensing chamber can detect particulate up to 0.00046%/ft. obscuration, and the two-light chamber offers...

System Sensor’s WFDN Series Waterflow Detector is fully redesigned to meet the needs of today’s fire sprinkler professional. The new features of the timer dial, cover, and terminal block add convenience and save on installation time. The new timer dial is a first for water flow detectors with a built-in time delay. Not only is it large and easy to turn, but its high-contrast, pad-printed markings and tactile features make it easy to set by feel in dimly lit or hard-to-reach location...

The System Sensor SpectrAlert® Advance line of low frequency notification appliances – which includes sounders, sounder strobes, and sounder bases – is designed to meet the NFPA 72® sleeping space requirements that went into effect January 1, 2014. “For people living in states and regions that have adopted the 2010 or 2013 edition of NFPA 72, all sleeping spaces will be required to utilise an audible device that produces a square wave low frequency tone centered around...

Honeywell announced a wide array of updates to its Fire-Lite Alarms® Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology (SWIFT™), including increased battery life, new agency listings, accredited technical training, and an enhanced software suite of new utilities. The expanded array of dealer support offerings has enabled installers to obtain new opportunities using wireless technology for many traditional and non-traditional applications. The SWIFT line of wireless fire alarm detectors and mo...

FIPS 201-2 compliant and global Physical Access Control System (PACS) experts, Gallagher, show they can achieve under 1.5 second PIV transactions at a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workshop in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Hilderegard Ferraiolo, PIV Program Lead at NIST, put a question to Gallagher and a panel of PACS vendors at the workshop - is a 1.5 second PIV transaction possible? Efficient PIV card transcations The GSA's Office of Government Wide Policy - Identit...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LNP-1202G-SFP and LNP-1204G-SFP series. Combating harsh weather Antaira’s new LNP-1202G-SFP and LNP-1204G-SFP industrial PoE+ Gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switches offer the highest density of Gigabit Ethernet por...

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently integration with the Pro-Lite and Enterprise series digital video recorders (DVRs) from Innotech Security for the SureView Immix® Central Station and Command Center software. Innotech Security and SureView have formed a fully functional video and audio integration for interactive monitoring services, including live video, pan-tilt-zoom camera control, post-alarm recor...

To complete its camera portfolio, Dallmeier is now offering a smaller version of the successful 3-megapixel IR camera. The DF4820HD-DN/IR supports resolutions of up to 2 megapixels with the same high image quality and the full range of functions found in the larger model (DF4920HD-DN/IR). With the same scope of delivery including wall bracket, this makes it an ideal starter model for a lower price. The DF4820HD-DN/IR is a weather-proof 2-megapixel HD network camera with automatic Day/Night swit...

VIVOTEK announces the availability of its portable batch device configuration tool Shepherd 2. Embedded with device management functions and designed with intuitive user interface, Shepherd 2 can easily set up multiple cameras at once. Most uniquely, the Shepherd 2 can directly maintain, restore, and restart a batch of selected network cameras, allowing user to access and to use the network cameras on the list more easily and efficiently. VIVOTEK’s portable batch device configuration tool...

Honeywell announced that it will release a major update to the Fire-Lite Alarms® Emergency Command Center (ECC) application. The app is expected to be available in the Apple® iTunes® store by the end of April, and will offer a unique user experience as a simulated system layout and demonstration tool, as well as an end-user training aid. While emphasising the ECC system’s ease-of-use, version 2.0 highlights new emergency communication capabilities, including low frequency notif...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMX-0501G-SFP series. Antaira Technologies’ LMX-0501G-SFP series is a cost effective 5-port industrial gigabit managed Ethernet switch that supports a 12~48VDC power input. Each unit is designed with four 10/100/1000Tx Fast Ethernet...

exacqVision A-Series network video recorders now offers users higher performance and increased reliability at a lower cost. Through thousands of installations worldwide, the exacqVision A-Series recorders have provided an ideal balance of performance, reliability and capacity for mid-sized analogue and IP camera recording applications. Proven performance Continuously record up to 550 Mbps of video for high concentration of HD cameras Stream up to 1,800 frames per second of live and recorded...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its ML10 biometric fingerprint door lock. This Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology is easy to program and install, as no wiring is required. It’s a plug ‘n play replacement to your old “lock & key” door knob. Registering users with their fingerprints is also quick and easy. Each ML10 door lock can store and recognise up to 40 users. Nex...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, expands its access control offering with the launch of AXIS A8004-VE Network Video Door Station for identification, communication and remote entry control. The door station comes with a high-performing intercom function that provides clear and echo-free two-way speech with visitors and an integrated HDTV camera with wide dynamic range (WDR) and excellent low-light performance. The weather- and vandal-proof unit offers reliable...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, strengthens its offering for small systems with the launch of AXIS Surveillance microSDXC Card 64GB, a memory card optimised for surveillance applications, and AXIS Camera Companion 3, a major upgrade of the multiple award-winning surveillance solution for small systems. “The success of AXIS Camera Companion in small business is a testament to the demand for IP video in this market, as well as the need for simplicity,” said Fre...

Libraries & bookstores are places that need continuous monitoring. There are often cases of book-theft, thefts by pickpockets, burglary to steal equipment of library (bookstore) and so on. It is important to ensure an adequate level of security readers and library (bookstore) staff. This can be achieved by the installation of few standard dome or bullet cameras at critical points, but it's an expensive solution and might not have the best monitoring range. In addition to the cost of multiple...

RISCO Group has launched HandyApp, an app for Apple and Android devices that brings together everything an installer may need and available at their fingertips! Support professional security installers The first smartphone application to provide all sales and installation activities to support professional security installers, RISCO HandyApp provides comprehensive on-demand access to RISCO sales, and aftercare services. Available free-of-charge, HandyApp supports instant access to installatio...

EtherWAN Systems, Inc. has launched the ED3501 and ED3541 Ethernet Extenders. Both models provide excellent Ethernet Extension performance via single RJ11 cable or a pair of copper wires; the data transfer rate is able to reach 100Mbps at 300-meter point-to-point distance, and the maximum distance is up to 2600 meters with 1Mbps data rate. Offers point-to-point data transmissions EtherWAN’s new Ethernet Extenders are used in a pair, offering point-to-point data transmissions with longer...

In the UK there are currently hundreds of lone workers working in explosive environments. As well as being surrounded by potential hazards such as gas/fume leaks, explosions, electrical hazards, and trip and slip hazards, these personnel are often working at unsocial hours. Protection for lone workers working within such environments is of paramount importance, but is often overlooked. Legislation does not prohibit lone working in a general sense, but companies and organisations must conduct a...