Security product news & launch announcements

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has expanded its lockdown suite with new mechanical, standalone and integrated access control options. As a result, schools can now match a solution to their environment and capability of staff and budget to further improve on their present lockdown procedures. “Schools want the peace of mind that comes with effectively and efficiently protecting students, staff and property,” said April Dalton-Noblitt, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, direc...

RISCO Group’s Smoke and Heat Detector offers a more sensitive and dependable product for the early detection of fire hazards in different environments. The detector has two heat sensors that measure fixed temperature and rate-of-rise, providing both more accurate readings and high false alarm immunity. The fast temperature rate-of-rise enables earlier detection, even before any smoke is detected. The Smoke and Heat Detector is compatible with all of RISCO Group’s wireless systems,...

Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY group company, is rolling out its DKC Digital Keypad Controller, which provides stand-alone control of up to two electrically locked doors. The DKC is simple to program and ideal for small businesses and other applications where a cost-effective, easy to install two-door solution is required. The Securitron DKC is a stand-alone controller that is compatible with Wiegand and ASSA ABLOY Aperio® technologies, enabling it to be used with any Wiegand output reader, keyp...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced that Corbin Russwin Access 700® and SARGENT Passport 1000 IP-enabled campus access control locks now include HID® multiCLASS SE™ technology. As a result, the Access 700 PIP1 and Passport 1000 P1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Access 700 PWI1 and Passport 1000 P2 WiFi locks now provide simultaneous support for multiple credential technologies and NFC mobile access, in addition to their existing magnetic stripe and PIN code capabilities. “By adding...

In a move that signals a breakthrough in energy efficiency, ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its Ecoflex lock technology, available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands CORBIN RUSSWIN and SARGENT. Ecoflex electrified mortise locks offer a remarkable 97 per cent reduction in energy usage compared to standard electrified locks. “It’s critical to consider every factor that can impact the energy efficiency of a building or facility, and every opportunity to save energy should b...

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced the availability of the M100 Aperio Wholesale Bundle kits. The Medeco M100 Aperio eCylinder unit is a wireless, retrofit mortise access control solution that uses Aperio technology to communicate directly to a new or existing Electronic Access Control system (EAC). It virtually eliminates the need to run cables to, and around, the door opening! The M100 provides an easy and cost effective method for providing access control to applications...

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY group company, recently announced the availability of the Logic and M3 Logic Mobile Programmer, a versatile remote key-programming device that allows administrators to update credentials via a mobile phone connection. The new Mobile Programmer, developed to enhance the capability of the Logic Web Manager system, is ideal for granting temporary access at remote locations or activating a key at some future date and time. With the Mobile Programmer, a major drawback of mechan...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its IN120 Wi-Fi lock, combining secure wireless electronic access control with a sleek, attractive design. Available from Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, the IN120 provides a cost-effective solution for any facility wishing to upgrade to access control. Ideal for use in hard-to-wire locations, the IN120 utilises standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to the access control system, significantly reducing installation cost...

The Advantage Line DIVAR IP 2000 and 3000 are affordable, easy to use, all-in-one recording and video management solutions. With pre-licensed channels and up to 8 TB of storage, the DIVAR IP recorders are ideal for smaller and medium sized installations, such as retail, education and banking. ONVIF compliant, these intelligent IP storage devices integrate seamlessly with third party cameras. These easy to use, DIVAR IP recorders enable viewing and management via a remote operating client. While...

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, the global leader in door opening solutions, is pleased to present the Besam Secure360™ sensor for access control revolving doors. Besam’s Secure360™ is a next-generation sensor that eliminates the threat of common security breaches like piggybacking and tailgating. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, Besam Secure360™ uses a combination of laser and video detection to monitor the number of people trying to enter your facility, identify sus...

QNAP Systems, Inc. officially launched five business-class, SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models, including TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP and TS-EC1279U-SAS-RP which support both SAS and SATA 6Gbps hard drives, and the 2.5” high-density SS-EC2479U-SAS-RP, SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP and SS-EC1279U-SAS-RP. The support of SAS hard drives increases disk input/output performance and offers high reliability for data transmission and storage. The new models offer storage expansion port(s) allowing seamless capacity expansion...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its range of panic exit hardware accessories with the introduction of the Briton 9260 Outside Access Device (OAD) with mechanical digital code lock, the first of its kind within the Briton series. The Briton 9260 OAD provides a means of accessing doors from the outside and has been designed specifically for areas which require restricted but convenient access such as offices, workshops and storerooms. The mecha...

comCables, a Denver-based manufacturer of structured cabling solutions, recently released its new Category 6A cabling product line including: Bulk Cable, Patch Cables, Keystone Jacks, Patch Panels and a Rapid Punch Tool (RPT). This Cat 6A solution is feature rich and made with the highest quality material for great performance and reduced labour time. Beyond the obvious benefits of developing the Cat 6A solution, which will reduce alien and near end cross talk, this product line meets and excee...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced recently that all of its NAS products are fully compatible with WD's three newest models in its WD Red series of NAS hard drives. These new models consist of the 3.5” 4TB WD40EFRX model, 2.5” 1TB WD10JFCX model and 2.5” 750GB WD7500BFCX model. No matter if it is the higher capacity required for business applications or versatility required for home and SOHO applications, ASUSTOR NAS users...

Cooper Security, a business unit of diversified power management company Eaton, has announced the introduction of a new water detection solution that can be fully integrated into the company’s market leading Scantronic intruder detection system. Suitable for use in both domestic and commercial environments, DET-RWATER sends an alert to a control panel when the presence of water is identified. The scale of the problems caused by water in buildings was recently highlighted by Halifax Home I...

With the introduction of its new IP 5000 HD and MP camera family, featuring resolutions as high as five megapixels, Bosch is offering high-performance technology for a wide range of typical surveillance needs. By the end of 2013, this series will consist of 13 cameras in four different designs – microdome, bullet, indoor, and outdoor domes – that offer a number of resolutions to cater to varying image detail requirements, while also supporting SD card storage. The various options for...

Sighthound, Inc. announces today the launch of Sighthound Video, a product designed to disrupt the hard-to-use world of video security software and bring new levels of intelligence to keeping an eye on those things most precious to you. Sighthound Video has been trained to simulate the human brain’s recognition abilities. The software not only detects motion, it detects people. The software’s ability to detect and differentiate humans from animals or other objects greatly reduces the...

Honeywell recently announced a technology upgrade to its NetAXS-123 web-based modular access control system to make it easier for small to mid-size businesses to secure their doors. Ethernet virtual loop (EVL) technology uses a single IP address to talk to multiple control panels, making installation fast and simple. This allows dealers to drive down at-the-door costs by using their customers’ existing local area networks (LAN) with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the requirement to...

Honeywell has released the WIN-PAK CS 4.2 managed access control system, which lets security dealers provide a wider range of value-added services to all types of organisations while reducing their installation and service costs. WIN-PAK CS 4.2 takes the complexity and cost out of maintaining an access control system by moving the operating software and server hardware from the customer’s site to the dealer’s data centre, providing operational cost savings and reducing capital expen...

TeleEye is proud to introduce a comprehensive set of surveillance cameras to its portfolio. The new cameras are equipped with ultra-high resolution SONY CCD image sensor and 700 TV Lines (TVL) image signal processor. The trend towards higher resolution and more clarity in video surveillance is omnipresent. With the new ultra-high resolution cameras, TeleEye offers the highest resolution in both HD and SD standard. Furthermore all new cameras feature the new and improved Sony Super HAD II CAD se...

A light and small form factor: With a mere 50mm width and a weight from only 180g inclusive of the cable, the MDF4220HD from Dallmeier is a wonderful space saver. The mini box camera with a 1.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor provides HD video in real-time (720p/30), using the H.264 codec. The MDF4220HD is a hybrid camera, which can send HD video over IP and analogue SD video via BNC simultaneously. Equipped with a 1/4" tripod socket located on the top and bottom side, the MDF4220HD fits all stand...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces the first release of its eMerge® Elite-36™ embedded access control platform. With embedded browser-based management, the four-door eMerge Elite can support eight readers and up to 20,000 cardholders with as many as 80,000 cards. It is also capable of expanding to 36 doors and 72 readers with and expansion modules, making upgrades painless with its easy set-up wizard,...

Sony Electronics recently announced a new 360 degree hemispheric-view dome IP camera. The SNC-HM662 makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP), high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just one camera. The SNC-HM662 is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings. It helps users eliminate blind spots and enhance situational awareness. The SNC-HM662 features a 360-degree panomorph lens and is certified as...

Genetec™, a global leader in unified IP security systems recently announced the “Smart Analog Package” designed to provide analog users with the simplest path to access the greater flexibility and capabilities available with an IP-based video surveillance system, while still protecting their investment in analog cameras and infrastructure. As analog users look to upgrade to more capable and versatile IP-based video surveillance systems, many still have a sizable investment in a...

Sony Electronics’ Security Systems Division and Next Level Security Systems announced recently the launch of an affordable, scalable cloud-based video surveillance solution: IPELA CLOUD Serviced by NextConnect Video. Combining Sony’s IPELA ENGINE EX Series IP cameras with the NextConnect Video cloud service allows Sony and Next Level to deliver security solutions and technologies to a broader audience of customers.  Unlike other hosted or cloud solutions, the IPELA CLOUD soluti...

Genetec, a global leader in unified IP security solutions and ranked number-one in video management surveillance (VMS), recently announced the availability of its SV-PRO Network Security Appliance line through certified integrators in its European and Middle East markets. Ideal for mid-size and stand-alone businesses, the SV-PRO comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control features offered in Genetec Security Center. Enhancements have also been made to the SV-16, a...

OnSSI and Sentry360 announced support for the Sentry360 leading edge high megapixel camera line and Ocularis, OnSSI's flagship IP-video surveillance and security platform. Ocularis is a comprehensive video management system that combines powerful network video recorders (NVRs) with physical security information management (PSIM) functionality. To meet the growing demand from customers requiring top rated, higher resolution megapixel cameras without sacrificing performance, OnSSI has completed i...

Sony Electronics announced recently four new IP cameras that feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX signal processing system. These cameras strengthen Sony’s offering for outdoor applications and expand the company’s lineup of entry- and mid-level products into new markets. This includes on-board transportation surveillance and environments with exceptionally low light conditions. “Sony continuously looks for ways to expand and improve its product offering, and all of the...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, computing, and automation solutions, recently unveiled the ioLogik™ R1200 series, a new line of dual-independent RS-485 serial interface remote I/O devices that empower integrators to easily and cost-effectively deploy dual-bus redundant or extended length remote I/O daisy-chain topologies in wide temperature environments (-40° C to 85° C on wide-temp models). Five different ioLogik™ R1200 models are available with different analogue...

The new infographic from the leading supplier of intelligent asset management solutions and includes latest statistics highlighting schools as the number one target for mobile device theft. Traka also cites latest research into laptop theft alongside the consequences for schools including regulatory fines, increased insurance premiums and £500,000 penalties. The infographic investigates asset management where sources suggest 65% of staff have not been given training on how to protect the...