Security product news & launch announcements

Marmitek, specialist in audio/video operation, transmission and connectivity, is introducing the GigaView 821. As the first in Europe to come up with a wireless 3D HDMI solution, Marmitek is once again demonstrating its credentials as an exceptionally innovative company. The GigaView 821 wirelessly transmits the signal from the connected HD devices without compression and without any loss of quality to your HDTV or projector. Flexible positioning of your TV screen or projector The GigaView...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced the latest upgrade for the Smart Megapixel Recorder (SMR) Series, optimised with 16-channel live view, recording and playback capability. The SMR series is the all-in-one desktop megapixel hardware RAID NVR. While most NVR systems require high end, high power and expensive PCs to reach 16-channel HD live view and recording, project installers can deploy the SMR series offering a compact size, low power consumption, and profes...

Miniature camera specialists SeeSense are pleased to announce the availability of a brand new High Definition miniature zoom lens, the Z10-HDCF. The new lens complements all 1/3” C-mount miniature HD cameras offered by SeeSense including the Toshiba IK-HR1S, IK-HR1H (1-CMOS) and IK-HD1 (3-CCD). These High Definition cameras already see extensive and successful use in the Broadcast Industry. The 10X 7.5 – 75mm F1.8 – 16 HD motorised zoom produces zoom angles of 38.5°-3...

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently announced the full integration of AlarmView from Run My Security with Visonic’s PowerMaster family of intrusion alarm systems. AlarmView is a security service in the new segment that fits between self-monitoring and a traditional monitoring service. It supports most daily user security system functions, such as arming/disarming, ini...

Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor networks for Smart Cities solutions announces the launch of the new RFID/NFC module for the Waspmote sensor platform. The new radio module extends Waspmote features allowing the sensor data to be used in Location Based Services (LBS), such as asset tracking, supply chain monitoring, intelligent shopping or access management. By using RFID/NFC - passive sensors - along with ZigBee - active sensors -, asset tracking can be more accurate than ever a...

Pivot3, Inc., the leading provider of unified storage and compute appliances, today announced the expansion of its Pivot3 vSTAC Watch product line with the introduction of the vSTAC Watch Enterprise, an enterprise-class Serverless Computing solution that offers a new set of centralised server management tools to help end users and resellers optimally manage large surveillance systems. The vSTAC Watch Enterprise allows customers to centrally monitor the health and performance of recording server...

Uplink, the security industry’s trusted source for alarm communicators since 1996, announced it has added the Uplink 5100 universal broadband communicator to the Uplink family of wireless alarm solutions. The Uplink 5100 marks the company’s first broadband solution, enabling a dial-up alarm system to transmit signals and two-way voice over an internet connection.  It is an easily installed, cost-effective solution for situations where there is broadband internet service but no l...

VARIO is the latest LED lighting development from CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, VARIO allows cameras to produce much better images at night, and achieves longer illumination distances compared to standard LED lighting. This is thanks to its unique interchangeable holographic lens system and elliptical beam patterns with Hot-spot Reduction Technology (HRT). VARIO’s interchangeable lens system means that users need never be caught with the wrong...

Wavestore has announced that its video management software (VMS) is now able to support the Sentry360’s series of FullSight™ panoramic cameras. The ONVIF compliant FullSight series provides customers with a choice of 1.3, 2, 5 or 10 megapixel IP network 360 degree cameras, all of which can multi-stream images across a network using H.264 or MJPEG compression. “The integration of our VMS with the Sentry360’s Fullsight™ cameras has been achieved at the right time as...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the availability of its new SlimFlex Square Tag, a highly durable UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that enables users multiple mounting options for optimal read range in industrial applications. The pliable SlimFlex Square configuration delivers read ranges of up to 26 ft (8 m) in dry conditions when mounted to any non-metal surface and in wet conditions when mounted vertically to a flat...

As a recent report by IMS Research states, cloud-based video surveillance market could exceed $1 billion in 2012. However, pricing continues to be a major hindrance. ControlByNet announced its new white label package for integrators providing them ControlByNet’s hosted video solution starting at $10 per camera per month. The new pricing offers integrators the ability to immediately offer a cloud-based or hosted video surveillance option to small businesses and opportunity to greatly incre...

With built-in IR LEDs, Samsung’s new weatherproof 37x optical PTZ dome camera, the SCP-2370RH,  is capable of capturing high resolution images both during daylight hours and in pitch-black darkness, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring effective 24-hour surveillance, including car parks, industrial estates, petrol forecourts, schools, hospitals and retail parks. With an IP66 weatherproof rating and equipped with a fan and heater, the SCP-2370RH will also be a...

With built-in IR LEDs, Samsung’s new weatherproof 37x optical PTZ dome camera, the SCP-2370RH,  is capable of capturing high resolution images both during daylight hours and in pitch-black darkness, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring effective 24-hour surveillance, including car parks, industrial estates, petrol forecourts, schools, hospitals and retail parks. With an IP66 weatherproof rating and equipped with a fan and heater, the SCP-2370RH will also be a...

This product is only available in the US Honeywell recently released the Wi-Fi version of Tuxedo Touch™, a touchscreen security and automation controller with Z-Wave® functionality. Wi-Fi eliminates the need to run a CAT5 when connecting to a local area network—an enhancement that greatly simplifies the installation process while saving dealers time and labour. Tuxedo Touch features a bright, full-colour, 7-inch display and uses a built-in controller that can communicate with u...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new product that enables security and blue light personnel to view live footage transmitted from remote locations to the control room over GPRS/3G providing connectivity in even the most demanding network conditions.  The VBox 20 is a fully integrated unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The small form factor unit takes video and power inputs and us...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions, is launching the innovative Von Duprin® Concealed Vertical Cable System, which eliminates frustrations with traditional concealed vertical systems. Instead of installing and adjusting vertical rods, the installer simply inserts and secures the flexible cable latching system into the door before the exit device is installed. Once the latches are secured in the top and bottom of the door, the user...

Bosch Security Systems introduces a new addition to the DCN Next Generation Conference System family. The DCN-D Discussion Unit combines an elegant, innovative design with a superior acoustical performance. With its sleek control panel and intuitive layout, this brand new discussion unit has an instantly familiar feel. The large, ergonomic buttons allow for an easy operation. Advanced acoustic technology makes it easy to hear exactly what's going on, so that even new users can feel at ease and i...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented indoor fixed mini domes that offer an affordably priced HDTV surveillance solution for retail stores, hotels, schools, banks and offices. "The new AXIS M30 Network Cameras are small, easy to install on either walls or ceilings and competitively priced with superb HDTV performance," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "Together with their support for the easy-to-use AXIS Camer...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The VB-30 takes multiple analogue video inputs or IP camera inputs, 12v power inputs and uses Vemotion technology to compress and transmit live video over a variety of networks including low bandwidth networks such as GPRS and 3G, back to a control room and, optionally, out to other remotely deployed operatives. T...

The latest addition to the Samsung SRD series of DVRs, the SRD-442, is designed to provide an economic and space saving recording solution for retail, office and residential type environments. The compact SRD-442 is a four channel DVR with a built-in 4.3” touch-screen LCD monitor for convenient viewing of live or recorded video. It can record at CIF resolution in real time across all its four channels and in the event of an alarm, selected channels can switch to 4CIF resolution recording....

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently launched the new KF-235 PG2 keyfob. With Visonic’s ground-breaking PowerG wireless technology, the keyfob provides amazing range as well as status indications. The KF-235 PG2 is a small, four-button keyfob used to perform the most common alarm commands: arming/disarming, panic alarm and viewing the alarm system’s status. It el...

Fast speeds, high performance and system intelligence are just a few of the features available on new Video Optimized Ethernet Switches introduced recently by Samsung Techwin America. Developed in-house to maintain cost competitiveness, the new Samsung iES4028FP L2 and the iBG2016 L3 Ethernet Switches provide PoE and/or non-PoE switching ports in a single RU chassis with a choice of 10/100/1000 uplink speeds as well as a full suite of WAN connectivity. Advanced QoS (quality of service) features...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is now taking orders for its new BU Series bullet cameras, C20 Series box cameras and FD Series fixed dome cameras, the company announced today. The trio of analogue camera options is the latest addition to a diverse lineup of Pelco video security solutions. Pelco prides itself on responding to its customers’ needs. “We recognised a need for full-featured, affordable analogue cameras, and we delivered a triple option of high-quality choices”, says B...

Honeywell has released a new version of its MAXPRO network video recorder (NVR) that incorporates numerous enhancements to make the system interoperable with nearly any surveillance camera or encoder. MAXPRO NVR 2.0 supports ONVIF and PSIA interoperability standards, as well as real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) and features native integration to cameras and encoders from Honeywell and other manufacturers. Additionally, the family now includes a software-only offering that enables users to sour...

Any organisation considering utilising IP cameras absolutely must choose a product that is both easily installed and easily maintained. As for installation, the initial focusing of the lens generally requires two technicians - one to physically adjust the lens and the other to view the trial-and-error results on a monitor. Hikvision’s latest camera series, incorporating a motorised vari-focal lens with remote zoom and One-Touch Focus technology, directly addresses this slow and cumbersome...

Hikvision announced the release of its “Effio” series of analog cameras. This camera, based on Sony’s “Effio” series DSP, boasts advanced technical features such as a high horizontal resolution of over 650TVL (in combination with the 960H CCD image sensor), enhanced low light capability, WDR, and 3D digital noise reduction. This unique combination makes Hikvision’s “Effio” cameras the ideal solution for security applications such as financial insti...

With the launch of its DVR 670, Bosch announces the latest member of the Digital Video Recorder 600 Series, a complete video management solution for up to 16 cameras in a single compact unit. The DVR 670 complements this highly successful series by offering real-time recording in 4CIF resolution simultaneously on all channels. Ease-of-use out of the box Very simple to install and operate, the DVR 670 requires no special training and a minimum of maintenance. Once the unit is connected, the use...

Magicard is pleased to announce the fresh redesign of one of its leading ID card printers: introducing the Enduro+. The Enduro+ provides professional, fraud proof ID card printing technology, helping to reduce costs and make card printing quick, secure and simple. Perfect for schools, colleges and medium sized businesses that print up to 10,000 cards per year, the Enduro+ brings upgraded features to Magicard’s best-selling Enduro card printer. The Enduro+ is affordable and easy to use,...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the production release of its next generation EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control solutions. EDGE EVO and VertX EVO offer an open and scalable development platform for the deployment of a wide range of access control functionality, including remote management option...

Barix has successfully marketed its two-way Annuncicom IP audio and SIP/VoIP devices around the world, bringing bidirectional audio streaming and control solutions to various markets within the commercial, security, entertainment, private sector and residential worlds.  Barix now builds on that success with the introduction of two new Annuncicom devices that are priced to compete in large-volume projects and applications. The new Annuncicom 50 is built specifically for OEM applications. B...