Security product news & launch announcements

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the HD Bullet camera series that captures incredible detail in complete darkness with its built-in adaptive infrared (IR) illumination. Available in outdoor 1 MP, 2 MP, 3 MP and 5 MP resolutions, Avigilon’s HD Bullet cameras can see facial detail two times farther than average bullet cameras. “Being able to identify faces in the dark is a huge advantage when securing your busine...

Moxa announces the release of a new IP dome camera that enables more reliable video surveillance performance in harsh outdoor installations.    Able to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 122°F without a fan or heater, the Moxa VPort P26 outdoor IP dome camera is housed in an exceptionally rugged metal enclosure with IP66 rain/dust protection and an IK10 vandal-resistant dome cover. The camera is designed to withstand impacts of up to 20 joules or approximately the i...

Honeywell has enhanced its lineup of mobile apps with the new release of the LYNX Touch iPad demo app in the US for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained wireless touchscreen security system. The app is available free of charge and can be downloaded right on the iPad from the Apple® iTunes Store—making it easy for security dealers to demonstrate the product’s features and ease of use to prospective customers.  The app provides an enhanced experience for iPad users than...

DIGIOP, an Observint brand, announces the release of DIGIOP ELEMENTS 8.5 – the latest version of their flagship line of video and data management software. DIGIOP ELEMENTS 8.5 delivers more advanced analytics plus expanded integration capabilities with a wider range of devices, along with a new GoMobile application for easier remote access and management. DIGIOP’s parent company, Observint Technologies, is a leading provider of professional video and audio surveillance and access con...

Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group, a business unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., is helping security professionals cost-effectively replace outdated analog CCTV cameras with state-of-the-art IP network video by introducing the new IK-WD04A, a 720p HD mini-dome camera that combines superior value and performance. Available immediately, it is well-suited for high-definition (1280 x 800) indoor monitoring of retail shops, public spaces and businesses. Toshiba IP pr...

Honeywell recently introduced MAXPRO Cloud, a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere there is an Internet connection, and without the need for IT expertise or challenging firewall configurations. MAXPRO Cloud offers a new method for installers to drive long-term business value by offering these video services to their customers and generating recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with minimal investment and system complexity. MAXPRO Cloud is ideal for reta...

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the first products from Linear's new eMerge e3 Series, the eMerge Essential and eMerge Essential Plus embedded browser-based network appliances. Designed to suit most moderately-sized businesses, the new eMerge Essential units provide 1-door/2-reader access control and immediate out-of-the-box expansion capabilities to grow the system to 4-doors/8-readers with no additional h...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces a new member of the Phoenix Thunderbird family of video surveillance appliances, the Phoenix Thunderbird 3100. This new self-contained NVR-style video appliance has an integrated RDX drive for use with removable RDX storage cartridges. Powered by SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software, users now have an affordable long-term retention solution for their video surveilla...

INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced that its Mobile MasterCard (R) PayPass (TM) M/Chip 4 payment applet has attained MasterCard CAST and Functional certification on the INSIDE SecuRead (R) NFC module. The INSIDE payment applet can be used by banks, wallet providers, transit operators, mobile network operators, handset and tablet makers and others in SIM, microSD and other form factors to enable MasterCard payments in...

The IPD-2220ES is a 2MP/1080P HD IP internal low profile camera that compliments LILIN’s established iMEGAPRO II range. Equipped with a 4.3mm lens, the IPD-2220ES is capable of streaming HD video at up to 30 FPS. Measuring just 105mm in diameter, it provides a small and discreet HD IP solution. Connecting the IPD-2220ES to your IP system is simple. Connect it to the NVR-116 and the installation wizard, WS Discovery, will automatically detect it. WS Discovery works to locate all IP cameras...

PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that its PureActiv video analytics solution has been integrated with OnSSI 's Ocularis video surveillance platform. The integration allows users of OnSSI's Ocularis software to utilise advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size and real location (3D-latitude, longitude and elevation). Ocularis is OnSSI's comprehensive video management system that combines net...

Samsung has introduced Samsung Security Manager, a licence-free video surveillance management software platform designed to enable its customers to gain maximum benefit from their investment in the company’s network cameras, encoders, DVRs and NVRs. Samsung Security Manager’s client-server architecture allows for up to 1,152  cameras  installed across any number of buildings or sites to be centrally managed, whilst live or recorded images captured by any of the cameras can...

Oncam, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.The Evolution ExD camera range has been designed specifically for operation in potentially explosive locations, as well as harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, such as on an oil rig or gas production facility. For example, traditional surveillance cameras ha...

Channel Vision is pleased to announce the new Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) camera, the 6901, as the latest addition to its line of surveillance solutions. As a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and Vandal Proof camera, it is suitable for high contrast scenes with the ability to show image details between dark and light in the toughest conditions. The 6901 Vandal Proof dome camera uses a high resolution colour 1/3” Colour Sony Super HAD II, producing clear images reaching 700 TV lines. Using Super Wide...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY´s innovative Aperio® wireless lock family can now deliver all of the benefits of the Genuine HID value proposition for performance, value and service, including interoperability with Seos credentials from HID Global and ASSA ABLOY, and with the HID Global iCLASS SE reader platform.  Aperio lock technology enables doors to be integrated into an access control system w...

PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that its PureActiv video analytics solution has been integrated with Genetec’s video management software (VMS), Security Center. The integration allows PureTech’s customers to utilise advanced features, such as real object size, real target size and real location (3D-latitude, longitude and elevation) in their detection efforts, all real-time within Security Center. Security Center is Genetec’s unifie...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. announces the latest release of its viewing client and storage software. Video Client 1.4 (BVC) from Bosch offers a number of enhancements—including improved search and support for advanced features of IP cameras from Bosch—to give customers more control over their video systems. The new version also adds support for ONVIF conformant cameras and an expanded range of storage solutions. With version 1.4, customers can conduct forensic and event contextual...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Salient Systems, has recertified its CompleteView v3.8 video surveillance management system with AMAG’s new Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and Salient cooperatively tested and certified this integration. &...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that its high-definition video surveillance software solution, Avigilon Control Center, integrates with S2 Security’s S2 NetBox, a 100 percent browser-delivered security management system that offers integrated access control, alarm and temperature monitoring. The integration of the S2 NetBox and Avigilon’s high-definition surveillance solutions provides end-users, from small, single...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors accommodates many options within the bespoke design process implemented between its expert draughtsmen and its customers; plain meeting stiles are a popular specification.  Creating a neat and streamlined finish, plain meeting stile doorsets are designed to naturally meet in the middle, eliminating the need for astragal profile, door selector and latching hardware. As well as addressing aesthetic considerations, plain meeting stiles are suitable for use in cleanr...

Accellion®, Inc., the award-winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure and mobile file sharing solutions, recently announced the launch of kitepoint™, a new component of the Accellion Mobile File Sharing solution that mobilises enterprise content securely without need for a VPN.  kitepoint allows users to share files externally, and provides them with unified, secure, mobile access and sharing of files stored within Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems such as Sh...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Live Viewer Express™ family of video surveillance IP-camera viewing applications. This affordable software family is designed for individuals and small companies that require an IP-camera viewing system to monitor video surveillance cameras within their network. The application is easy on system resources, keeping it fast, light, and versatile enough to meet the needs of vie...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioural Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioural health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimising patient risk in these difficult environments. Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow the BH...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programmes and other applications requiring advanced visual security.  Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into cards, maki...

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks launches the VM Desktop for professional video management.  The VM Desktop’s advanced features include a three axes Hall effect joystick, jog/shuttle dial, 27 user defined pushbuttons and USB 1.1 interface for powerful control of video surveillance, recording and video management functions.  The VM Desktop is designed for critical security installations including airports, casinos, transit stations and stadiums....

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...

Observint Technologies continues to expand its impressive portfolio of integrated systems products and technologies with the addition of Infinias – a leading supplier of network-based access control hardware and software solutions. The acquisition complements Observint’s offering of professional video and audio surveillance systems products marketed under the LG, DIGIOP and 3S brands, and enables the delivery of networked integrated security solutions at virtually every level of appl...

Moxa Americas, a global innovator in device networking products for industrial automation and ITS intelligent transportation systems, has introduced an industrial-grade 8-channel network video recorder (NVR) designed to meet the special requirements of energy plants, water treatment centres, oil and gas pipelines, oil drilling platforms, chemical processing, public transportation and other harsh environments.   Scalable for remote management flexibility, the MxNVR-IA8-T supports bandw...

DoorKing has added a new multi-purpose receiver to its line of RF access control products.  The new receiver provides for longer range operation, easier programming and has a low power draw feature that makes it an ideal accessory for solar powered applications. The model 8040 is a multi-purpose RF receiver that can be used in a variety of access control applications.  For stand-alone applications, a dry contact relay is provided for door or gate operator activation, or for magnetic o...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce the latest version of its revolutionary network video management system comprised of the VideoEdge NVR and victor unifying client. This NVMS provides the very best in embedded analytics, mapping, and bandwidth management, and is now unified with Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and a host of other applications. The completely re-architected VideoEdge NVR is available in a variety of form factors (rack-mount, desk...