Security product news & launch announcements

In a first for the physical security industry, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced the availability of its Access Control Profile and Intrusion Detection Profile as well as a tool for testing whether products conform to these Profiles.  These Profiles will enable manufacturers to easily and quickly adopt PSIA specifications by complying with a smaller subset of interoperability requirements. The testing tool gives integrators and end users total confidence that...

Bridgeworks, the world’s leading storage protocol bridge manufacturer, recently announced IBM certification of the Bridgeworks SANSlide Series 150 V7KSVC with its Storwize V7000 virtualised storage systems. The combination of SANSlide and the Storwize V7000 provides a powerful solution for those customers who require an efficient IP-based replication over long distances. To date Bridgeworks has shipped and licensed over 25,000 products worldwide, helping organisations to take advantage of...

The SANS Institute has launched CyberTalent Assessments, a new management tool that helps to validate the skills of information security professionals. As part of a recruitment process, CyberTalent Assessments helps Recruitment and HR professionals and recruitment agencies to save time, reduce administrative efforts and increase the pool of qualified candidates. Powered by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) based exam questions, SANS CyberTalent Assessments can provide benchmarks...

Market adoption of the term ‘AoIP’ for alarms-over-IP signaling is now well established, says Chiron Security Communications -  reflecting this, the company is to rebrand its market leading IRIS Touch range of products, beginning this month with the Power Pack. “To keep up with market trends in the alarms sector we are now clearly labeling our devices with AoIP instead of the earlier term ‘IP alarms’,” confirms Chiron’s CEO Wim Harthoorn. “W...

Along with the recent publication of the new product catalogue 2013, SANTEC BW AG introduces the new IP cameras with 5 mega pixel resolution. The new SANTEC 5 mega pixel cameras complement the successful 2 mega pixel series. The new models include a box camera (SNC-3305), an outdoor camera with integrated IR LEDs (SNC-5315IR) and a weather-proof dome camera with IR LEDs and integrated heater (SNC-6315IRH). All models comprise H.264 and MJPEG video codec, quad video streaming, Wide Dynamic Rang...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the deployment of a Spanish language version of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in Europe and Latin America. As organisations update their security systems, more and more are turning to PSIM solutions to manage their operations. CNL Software has identified the need to provide local language versions of IPSecurityCenter to supp...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipments, introduced a new extra compact dome-type IP cam MD-720 with HD resolution. The objective of the development of the brand new AirLive MD-720 was to create a modern, full featured IP camera equipped with a full range of advanced features, while achieving the most compact external dimensions. Dome-type cameras are preferred in many situations and many types of installation, mainly because their compact...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces the release of SymmetryWEB. SymmetryWEB is client software that allows an unlimited number of users to remotely access a Symmetry Security Management System via a web interface to manage security. “It’s a natural progression to move AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System (SMS) to a web client to more easily manage a facility’s security,” said AMAG Technology,...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Bosch Security Systems, has certified its DLA 1200 Series IP Video Storage Appliance, Video Recording Manager V2.21, and Video Recorder 700 Series Hybrid HD Recorder with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System.  AMAG and Bosch cooperatively tested and certified this integration through AMAG’s Extended Business Solutions Program. “The A...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced a line of wireless Ethernet Transmission Products. The NetWaveline will consist of point-to-point kits, as well as point to multipoint models. The NetWave NWK-1 is available exclusively as a kit and contains all the components needed to transmit a single Ethernet stream between a remote location and Access Point. The second model, the Ne...

Recently, Speco Technologies, the leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions that deter crime, announced immediate availability of the new WCSPM DVR, the latest and most anticipated addition to the Speco wall mount DVR series. The WCSPM DVR is an enhanced product introduction for Speco’s WCS family of DVRs. This incredibly powerful DVR now offers both options of built-in CCTV power supply and monitor for ease of camera setup and features advanced analytics, such as thumbnail sea...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology is launching Vantage VMS, a License- Free enterprise video management platform. Vantage 9.0 comes equipped with a bevy of features and support for a myriad of devices all license-free. Vantage 9.0 comes packaged with: Video Management Server Software Central Management Server Software Client Workstation Software SmartPhone Device Software All servers, cameras and devices are license-f...

AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider, introduces a new Symmetry Camera range of high definition network cameras to its Symmetry Product Portfolio.   The Symmetry camera line marks a notable step forward in the ability of security surveillance cameras to form part of an integrated security system. The new Symmetry Camera range includes nine cameras designed to satisfy both indoor and outdoor security needs, and they all offer the full 1080P video resolution at full fra...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the release of the Turbo NAS TS-x21 and TS-x20 series for home users and home offices. The new models in the TS-x21 series are equipped with 2.0 GHz CPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and the TS-x20 series with 1.6 GHz CPU, 512MB DDR3 RAM. Both series deliver superior performance for daily routines in file storage, sharing, and data backup, and serve as ideal media centres for storing and sharing huge multimedia files. The TS-x21 and TS-x20 series feature the brand-new Tur...

AxxonSoft is proud to present version 3.1 of the Axxon Next video management software (VMS). Many new features have been added to Axxon Next 3.1, making workflows more efficient, improving ease of use, reducing server and client resource use, and slimming the bandwidth footprint. New in version 3.1: The Green Stream feature automatically chooses the displayed video stream from a camera, depending on the resolution at which the video is currently displayed on the client. A "lighter" stream sa...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces additions to the Javelin range of card readers. The new readers are designed to provide the highest levels of security, be attractive in modern office environments, and are environmentally friendly. The new Javelin card readers are available with and without keypads and have an attractive glossy black and silver design. “The expansion of the Javelin reader line provides the customer wit...

FLIR Systems announces the release of its new line of “Super-R” 960H (960x480) resolution digital video recorders (DVR). The FLIR D3000 Series 960H DVR line bridges the gap between standard resolution D1 CCTV recorders and more expensive high-definition surveillance solutions, supporting 960H Super-R with real-time recording at an affordable price. The 960H platform records with 34% more resolution than standard D1, offering a true-to life aspect ratio designed for 16:9 wide screen...

OnSSI has released a new Tech Support Mobile App that enables users and partners to easily access critical information and documentation on OnSSI’s industry leading Ocularis VMS directly from their smart phones. The new app is being offered to facilitate set-up and troubleshooting issues whether on-site or remotely from the field without the need to access a PC. OnSSI’s Tech Support Mobile App is currently available for free from the Apple app store. “Our ‘always on call...

Learn more about how DVTEL can secure your business at DVTEL's unique event in London. Click here for more info. DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has released the newest version of its Latitude open platform network video management system (NVMS), Latitude 6.3, which allows for streamlined provisioning of client software with automatic updates, includes enhanced GIS map integration and fault tolerant recording using storage on the edge. Latitude 6.3 also introduces enhan...

VideoIQ, the recognised leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced VideoIQ Mobile is now available for Android devices in addition to the already released Apple IOS. VideoIQ Mobile enables users to monitor and respond to events detected by their VideoIQ prevention solution with instant notifications, live event verification and audio talk-down. VideoIQ Mobile gives users instant access 7x24x365 regardless of where you are in the world, to those events that matte...

FLIR® announced its new FC-Series of IP thermal cameras for security applications. The new FC-Series of thermal cameras set a new performance standard with Wide Dynamic Range Thermal for superior image quality when other thermal cameras fail. WDR thermal FC-Series cameras give you the best image quality and optimised video streams so you’ll get the most accurate results from your analytics possible – even in the most challenging imaging environments like when the camera is facin...

FLIR Systems announced the launch of the SyncroIP family of affordable, future-proof IP cameras that boast a high degree of connectivity and dependability. Compliant with Onvif 2.1, the latest open platform IP standard, SynchroIP cameras are easy to integrate and work with the market’s leading VMS / NVR solutions including the popular Milestone XProtect video management software. Onvif compatibility ensures that SyncroIP cameras are Future-Proof and will maintain their interoperability as...

FLIR Systems announced the release of its new line of “Super-R” 960H (960x480) resolution digital video recorders (DVR). The FLIR D3000 Series 960H DVR line bridges the gap between standard resolution D1 CCTV recorders and more expensive high-definition surveillance solutions, supporting 960H Super-R with real-time recording at an affordable price. The 960H platform records with 34% more resolution than standard D1, offering a true-to-life aspect ratio designed for 16:9 wide screen...

The crime deterrent power of SmartWater forensic marking is to be made openly available to the commercial vehicle sector for the first time, it has been revealed. A new High Temperature Marker developed by global risk management specialists, SmartWater Technology Ltd, will tackle head-on the growing problem of catalytic converter theft that blights fleets and private motorists alike. The British company's latest innovation was officially unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show, held at Birmingh...

In a move to provide unparalleled support for the technology powering today’s communications systems, Middle Atlantic Products announces the new VTC Series Mobile Videoconferencing & Presentation Cart System.  Designed with generous equipment mounting space, the VTC Series is a versatile mobile cart system for videoconferencing and presentation applications. The VTC Series was engineered with industry-leading screen capacity, supporting single screens up to 80” or dual larg...

Recognising that many security deployments are often compromised with inadequate lighting and poorly coordinated with CCTV cameras, Talk-A-Phone has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated high-efficiency LED area lighting solution. The new product features a photo-metrically optimised LED lighting array that covers the area surrounding the blue light tower. The new LED lighting array seamlessly integrates with video surveillance platforms, transforming the total solution from a pass...

Genetec a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, 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 is a rack-mountable appliance that comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control systems of Genetec Security Center. Enhancements hav...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the launch of an integrated audio and video intelligence solution that provides command, control and communications centres, as well as public safety answering points (PSAPs), with a unified application interface to investigate incidents leveraging information from voice, video and other security systems. The solution serves as a forensic tool that can provide public safety organisations and other critical infrastructure entities with a 360-degree view of...

Learn more about how DVTEL can secure your business at DVTEL's unique event in London. Click here for more info. DVTEL is pleased to announce the release of the Solus VMS Version 6.2.1 with Camera Pack 1. In this release, the Solus-All-In-One features the new Dell Precision T3600 Workstation, and the Solus-Appliance comes with the new generation USS-SMB Elite servers. Both platforms offer improved performance for similar or lower prices!   Click the links here for the new data sheets...

Videx have introduced a new range of vandal resistant modules designed to complement the successful VR4K vandal resistant door entry panel range.  The VR4K series can be used with many of the company’s door entry and access control systems, including the digital VX2200 system, audio and video kits and the Videx GSM systems. The new VR4KNP modules have a 12 gauge stainless steel fascia with a robust and visually attractive die cast frame, vandal resistant buttons and features to assis...