Security product news & launch announcements

For several years, the trend in video surveillance has moved towards bigger and bigger systems – installations with a four-digit camera amount or connections to a multitude of third-party systems are not uncommon. Projects such as these require maximum efficiency of both system and alarm management. Release R4 of SeeTec Cayuga, available from July 31st, mainly focuses on these aspects and includes more than 35 new features in total. The Auto Updater was extended in SeeTec Cayuga R4 to sup...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has verified compatibility of 5 new WD hard drives models with ASUSTOR NAS devices. These new hard drives consist of 3 new WD Red Pro models (WD4001FFSX, WD3001FFSX, WD2001FFSX) for SMB and 2 high capacities WD Red models are available in 6 TB and 5 TB models (WD60EFRX, WD50EFRX) for home and SOHO markets. ASUSTOR NAS users will now enjoy more flexibility and choice when selecting suitable har...

Enter a new era of power, performance and freedom with Vista’s new Video Management Software (VMS), qulu. Designed to offer the most efficient performance on the market today, this revolutionary software allows users to interact with video like never before. Initially previewed at IFSEC, the software received great acclaim, with a number of visitors declaring it to be the best new solution of the show. Vista would strongly recommend viewing the demonstration video via their dedicated Vime...

With best in class performance, the IndigoVision Ultra 2K delivers rich, Full HD video and image clarity, in all lighting conditions. Even in pitch black, easily identify people or objects with powerful digital zoom and incredible image detail. The IndigoVision Ultra 2K, see everything, anywhere See Everything. With best in class performance, the IndigoVision Ultra 2K delivers rich, high definition video and image clarity, in all lighting conditions. See everything, anywhere. The Ultra 2K com...

Tamron Co., Ltd., a specialised manufacturer of optics and an industry leader in security/surveillance products, announces the launch of a near-IR-corrected Vari-Focal lens for 5 MP cameras. Development concept Cameras for the security/surveillance market have been rapidly shifting gears towards high-pixel-count models, and device manufacturers have been accelerating their efforts to cater to the needs for higher image quality. Recognizing such trends in the market, Tamron vigorously continues...

MOBOTIX recently introduced the new thermal sensor modules for the S15D, being the first thermal devices to use MOBOTIX’ revolutionary dual flexmount video cable technology. This is available with all S15D upgraded to software version MX-V4.2.1.43. The flexible video cabling, weatherproof design and tiny footprint allows the two S15D thermal sensor modules to be installed into any location up to two meters away from a single S15D core unit. The advantage of using thermal sensor modules is...

ACTi is pleased to announce the release of the newest Zoom Box with 1-megapixel and 2 megapixel/1080p resolution from the I Series – the I24 and I25 respectively, which will amaze users with remarkable performance. Equipped with powerful 30x Optical Zoom lens and Auto focus, these box cameras can monitor the scene in either wider view or zoom in to see a suspicious item that is over 200 meters away. For example, they can monitor the overall activities in production line then zoom in to ha...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has launched a new high performance HD-SDI Periscope camera. Designed for law enforcement and broadcast applications in a wide range of mobile or fixed covert surveillance operations, the camera will deliver reliable and resilient performance in all weather conditions. The new camera includes an HD-SDI interface to transmit uncompressed surveillance images in 1080p resolution at full frame rates over coaxial cable...

Tactical Wireless has used technology from Peplink to develop and launch Omni-Hub™, an integrated unit which improves the delivery of live video and sensor transmission from remote, low-bandwidth areas. Omni-Hub integrates the benefits of video management software, store and forward facilities, on-board computing power and an intelligent bonded router across a wide range of health and security applications. Omni-Hub provides an open architecture solution based on the integration of commer...

Norbain is pleased to announce the addition of the Axis F Series, a highly flexible, modular network camera series which includes extremely discreet HDTV 1080p cameras with wide dynamic range (WDR). The new series is ideal for cash machines, banks, shops and hotels, as well as rugged environments such as ambulances and police cars. This new series not only gives customers discreet surveillance solutions that provide high image detail, but also offers great flexibility in choosing the units that...

Rosslare Security, a leading global provider of professional access control solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received the UL294 Certification for its ExpansE™ platform. The ExpansE is a distributed access control system with a web based management and control application, employing the latest access control technology to meet the requirements of the dynamic market. The Expanse system is comprised of several units, the main unit, the EXP-1032 Networked Controller, and several...

ASSA’s CLIQ Remote is now available with a new mobile PD key updater, allowing administrators to update access rights ‘on the move.’ CLIQ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection. ASSA’s new mobile PD unit connects to most smartphones via Bluetooth, or to the Internet by USB conne...

D-Link recently introduced two new IP cameras – a two megapixel Full HD Indoor Pan/Tilt Dome Camera (DCS-5615) and a one megapixel HD Outdoor Dome Camera with Color Night Vision (DCS-6315), both delivering high definition resolution and a full suite of image and management features designed to meet a range of customer surveillance needs. “Dome cameras continue to be the most popular form factor in the surveillance market,” said Vance Kozik, director of marketing for IP Surveil...

The RISCO Agility™ 3 wireless alarm panel is targeted at the residential and commercial market with a comprehensive feature and accessory set. To prevent false alarms and provide maximum useful information in the event of a genuine activation, the Agility panel delivers visual verification by transmission of site images to the user’s smart phone or web client. It is now also possible for those images to be received and responded to in an alarm receiving centre with Bold’s integ...

TDSi became the first to partner with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio® wireless locking solutions using innovative IP hub technology to deliver sustainable total building security. Aperio® was featured on TDSI stand operating with its EXgarde 4.2 fully featured access management system, designed to support multiple doors as standard with the option to extend using an unlimited door licence and meet the needs of even the largest of access control networks. John Davies, Managing...

Analogue CCTV users can now enjoy HD resolution while safeguarding their investment in existing cabling infrastructure with Hikvision’s launch of its Turbo HD Analogue solution. This revolutionary technology supports latency-free 1080P HD over up-to 500 metres of coaxial cable and offers seamless compatibility with traditional SD cameras, Hikvision IP cameras and HDTVI-compliant cameras and DVRs. At launch, the Turbo HD product family consists of a comprehensive, 32-strong range of Hikvisi...

For over thirty years, the team at United Central Control, Inc. (UCC) in San Antonio, Texas has been providing premier alarm monitoring services. Over that time, UCC has built a reputation in the industry for excellence. In October of 2013, UCC committed to future excellence by converting to the Secure Global Solutions’ (SGS) stages™ central station automation system. UCC’s CEO, Don Munford, stated, “The UCC Team invested two years of research to identify the right automa...

OnSSI announces a new licensing structure that effectively accelerates the migration from analogue to IP video surveillance operations. The licensing is based on one-to-one-to-many licensing structure whereby only one license is required for each encoder IP address, regardless of the number of analogue cameras connected to the encoder. This provides analogue system owners with a highly cost-efficient incentive to implement their migration from analogue to IP functionality without having to rip...

Leading security and home automation provider ADT recently announced availability of ADT Pulse® Voice, a new app that combines the ADT features customers know and love with the security and convenience of personal voice commands. ADT Pulse Voice technology is the first of its kind in the smart home space, enabling homeowners to log in and log out of the Pulse Voice app via custom technology that recognises unique voice signatures. Once logged in, users can arm and disarm their Pulse security...

Leading security provider ADT recently announced the expansion of its video surveillance portfolio with new cloud-based and local DVR (digital video recorder) storage offerings designed to meet the needs of America’s small business owners. ADT’s extended video offerings give small business owners the flexibility to keep tabs on their most critical assets, store their video footage on-premise or in the cloud, scale their investment level up or down over time, and have a better underst...

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, including self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for server based systems. Both the NVR and NVS are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up to 20 megapixels. The Vectis iX products feature a modular design that allows them to be accurately mat...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced a new integration between its unified security platform, Security Center and the Command Processor™ panels from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). The first panels to be integrated will be the XR100N, XR500N and XR500E, with additional integrations expected in the future as this technical alliance evolves.  By centralising access control, video and intrusion systems into one unified platform, secur...

QNAP® Systems, Inc., a professional network attached storage (NAS) provider, recently announced that its Enterprise and SMB class Turbo NAS products support the 6TB HGST Ultrastar® He6 helium-filled SAS hard disk drive (HDD). By incorporating HGST’s HelioSeal platform technology, business users receive enhanced NAS performance with maximised storage capacity and low power for reduced total cost of ownership. The inherent benefit of helium, which is one-seventh the density of air,...

The new Videotec PUNTO Hi-PoE is a cost-effective housing that enables PoE cameras to use the power provided by the Ethernet cable as the sole source for powering, heating and demisting the network camera. Features: Simplified installation thanks to the special cable gland The full and easy access to the camera and all internal connections with the side opening A total protection in outdoor installations thanks to the weatherproof rating IP66/IP67 The front design offering protection from...

Hikvision is set to reveal its newest edition: the DS-2CD6362F-I(S)(V) 6MP IR Fisheye Network camera. This 6MP IR Fisheye features a 1/1.8” progressive scan CMOS sensor to provide high-resolution images of up-to 3072 x 2048, 30 frames-per-second, and a 1.19 mm fisheye lens for a 360° panoramic view. Choice of 3MP model with WDR A 3MP model of the WDR Fisheye Network Camera is also available - the DS-2CD6332FWD-I(S)(V). This 3MP model features a 1/3” progressive scan CMOS sensor...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is shipping the IN Tag™ 300 8KB RFID transponder, which is ideal for memory intensive applications. IN Tag™ 300 8KB incorporates ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) technology from Fujitsu Semiconductor. This accelerates data access close to the maximum high frequency (HF) speed; endures billions of read and write cycles; and withstands gamma radiat...

Nedap recently introduced the new ANPR Access HD, a reader dedicated to powerful license plate reading in challenging vehicular access control situations. This advanced product can easily be integrated into third party security, parking and traffic management systems. The ANPR Access HD was launched at IFSEC 2014 in London and is very well received by Nedap’s integration partners. Nedap Identification Systems is the leading specialist in systems for long-range identification. Its product...

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and identification, has announced the launch of a fingerprint scanner software development kit (SDK) for Android operating system (OS).The new SDK is specially designed for use with Suprema’s latest fingerprint scanner, the BioMini Slim. It assures the same powerful performance as the test-proven SDK for desktop computers. For instance, like the SDK for desktop computers, the SDK for Android also enables mobile devices to...

COMPRO Technology Inc., a leading provider of cloud IP video surveillance solutions, recently announced the latest addition of COMPRO TN family: TN95W. Designed with 105 degree ultra wide view angle and 720P HD resolution, TN95W is a powerful tool for covering large monitoring areas in high resolution, HD viewing quality on smartphone can let you identify subjects and view details anytime, anywhere. It can also reduce your cost by replacing multiple cameras and even improving investigations by c...

The IndigoVision Lenel Integration Module has been upgraded to allow seamless two-way communication of alarms and events between the Lenel access control system and IndigoVision's Complete IP Video Security Solution. Live video, move PTZ cameras, start recordings and send notification emails can all be triggered automatically in IndigoVision's Control Center software from events generated in the Lenel OnGuard system. Additionally, relays in IndigoVision’s Control Center software can now...