Security product news & launch announcements

Bosch Security Systems is launching a new central control unit (CCU) for the DCN conference solutions that extends the functionality of its DCN Wireless System. Enhancements include 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Rijndael encryption for optimum protection against eavesdropping. This function is especially important for events requiring a high level of security, such as NATO, G8 and EU summit meetings. In addition, the wireless system now features a voice activation mode, which allo...

AxxonSoft, developer of the Axxon Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform (PSIM), has completed work with Paxton Access Ltd. to integrate support for the Paxton Net2 access control system into the award-winning Intellect platform. Integration paves the way for configuring and monitoring Paxton Net2 systems, as well as processing information from readers, electromechanical locks, and other Paxton access control devices – all from within the Intellect interface. Physical...

DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in IP video surveillance, announced today the release of a feature-rich, open standards Video Management System (VMS). The Solus Appliance is an integrated server and storage solution in one, designed for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME)s looking for an all-in-one system for up to 32 cameras.The Solus Appliance is a software-hardware solution that comes pre-set and pre-installed and delivers the capabilities of DVTel's proven Latitude VMS (Video...

Linear LLC, the leading supplier of electronic products for a host of residential and commercial applications, is pleased to announce immediate availability of its new Battery Backup Unit (BBU). The easy-to-mount BBU accessory complements Linear’s popular DCO800 DC-powered garage door operator, and gives dealers enhanced opportunities for add-on and retrofit sales. The compact BBU mounts entirely inside the LDCO800 enclosure, maintaining the aesthetically-pleasing characteristics of the D...

A free management application that allows businesses to measure, monitor and report on their compliance to PCI-DSS v2.0 payment card data security standards, has been launched by governance, risk and compliance (GRC) specialist Acuity. Available for download from the Acuity website www.acuityrm.com, the compliance software monitors progress against the six milestones in the PCI-DSS Prioritised Approach and will identify, assess, manage and report on risks to cardholder data. It will also track r...

Managing identity and credentialing of employees is a labor-intensive challenge for any enterprise. Making matters even more complex, many companies have multiple access control systems and disparate databases. Quantum Secure has developed SAFE enterprise software to solve these problems. The SAFE suite of software automatically adjusts permission levels for each identity through every type of change, including authority levels, new access systems added to the enterprise or changing compliance...

Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is bringing the power of mobile surveillance and "pan/tilt/zoom" to law enforcement agencies tasked with ensuring public safety in an increasingly mobile world. mobiDEOS is the creator of MobileCamViewer, a software-based surveillance solution used globally by businesses, police agencies and consumers to remotely monitor properties and locations from smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. The company introduces th...

ACTi introduces a new 4-Megapixel hemispheric camera KCM-3911 with the 360-degree ceiling mount view and 180-degree wall mount view. Applications such as retail stores, warehouses, gas stations, train stations, lobbies, banks, etc, represent rather complex environments - they may have bright windows on one side and darker corners on the other side. There may be different lighting conditions for day and night time. How can one camera that looks in all directions at the same time handle it all? Wi...

Opengear, provider of next generation, secure console server and remote management solutions, recently announced the Opengear IM4216-34, a high capacity infrastructure management gateway that proactively monitors and maintains the health of all the IT equipment in data centers and remote locations; delivering faster troubleshooting and problem resolution. Opengear console servers provide leading-edge, secure remote access to network devices including servers, routers, switches and firewalls, as...

eIQnetworks®, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, recently launched the beta version of SecureVue® Express, a free download that gives information security professionals the opportunity to experience the power of situational awareness in their own network. SecureVue Express demonstrates much of the key functionality in SecureVue, the company's unified situational awareness platform, providing a look into many of the key elements that are essential...

Pecan CCTV has announced the launch of the VRD146 Series a fully featured easy to install vandal-resistant True Day/Night (TDN) dome with On Screen Display (OSD) technology. This new high specification 600TVL 1/3" Sony Super HAD II CCD colour/mono dome is fitted with a 2.8-11mm F1.4 DC auto iris lens in a durable IP66 rated weather-resistant vandal-resistant housing.  Features include Digital Noise Reduction (2DNR), Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR), Backlight and Highlight Compensatio...

AGS is based in Orlando, Florida, and is serving the security market with server, workstations and storage solutions since many years.  This week AGS is releasing a very exciting and unique product that will enable users to easy lyynify most video streams (both analogue and IP)  either live or from recorded material. The "Stream Line VEW" video surveillance workstation will take most existing video formats and can also run most VMS video management software systems.

Videx offers a wide variety of high security locks and padlocks for the utility and distribution industries. CyberLock electromechanical lock cylinders and smart keys record access details of who opened, or attempted to open, every lock, providing critical information when investigating a security breach. In addition, CyberLock enables users to instantly add or delete electronic keys. This eliminates exposure due to lost or stolen keys, and also allows users to assign customised access privilege...

VARIO is the latest innovation in illumination from Raytec. It is the most important technology development since the initial launch of RAYMAX and RAYLUX and redefines CCTV lighting. VARIO LED illuminators combine the latest advances in optics, remote control, electronic feedback and green technology into an outstanding all-round package. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the unique VARIO beam pattern system is the latest development in adjustable, interchangeable optics and allows users...

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), the global industrial computing innovator, introduced the UPC-V312-D525, an advanced UPC series 12.1" fanless panel PC with Intel® Atom D525 processor.  The dual-core Intel® AtomTM D525 processor series provides an increased processor speed of 1.8 GHz and supports 800 MHz DDR3 memory.  The UPC-V312-D525 is characterised by its ultra rugged metal chassis and built-in SSD with the ability to survive the continuous shocks and jolts of a forklift.&n...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced several significant enhancements to its C.CURE 9000 security and event management system to offer new speed, functionality and scalability, making it one of the most powerful systems available on the market. New to C.CURE 9000 are predefined alarm response messages, which enable organisations to adapt specific steps to take in the event of any system alarm. This functionality can provide detailed step-by-step instructions for security...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of how its technology is being used as part of a solution for time lapse video to help high profile firms keep an accurate record of building projects to improve efficiency, help with site security and promotional activities. Howards Ltd has been working with SeSys, an Advanced MOBOTIX Partner, using the firms' award winning Torch mobile camera combined with a 3G link to sto...

AMG Systems is launching a new series of Ethernet products. The new products cover a range of single fibre media converter applications catering to projects where the number of fibres available are at a premium. The new products also include a series of Power over Ethernet plus devices (PoE+), including industrial and commercial PoE+ switches and media converters delivering 30 Watts per port, enough to power PTZ cameras. International Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Systems, Sara Bullock,...

The new Zelaris Elements freeware is a free, fully functional software solution for the management of IP-based video surveillance systems made up of eneo products - and it does not have any restrictions such as a forced restart every thirty minutes or other unpleasant hurdles for the user. There are certainly some differences to the commercial versions, but whoever places value on ‘elementary' functions is optimally equipped with Zelaris Elements. What does Zelaris Elements actually offer...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of Domehawk IQ, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution. It is the first PTZ dome camera to feature the latest low power IR-III night vision technology which costs up to 90% less to run during night operations in a wide range of outdoor applications including parks and other poorly lit or zero light locations.The new Domehawk IQ uses IR-III night vision technology which us...

PPM 2000 Inc., the industry's leading developer of Incident Reporting and Investigation Management software, recently introduced a series of enhancements to the Perspective by PPM 2000 product line, including the next generation of DispatchLog and the new Perspective Mobile.Brian McIlravey, PPM's Co-CEO and lead product strategist, announced the release, "We structured Perspective Version 3.0 around the entire Incident Management process-from planning, to response, to documentation-and how...

Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, introduces a new security radar into the market which opens up completely new opportunities for the wide-area protection of sensitive industrial or military installations. As part of Cassidian's SPEXER security radar family, the new SPEXER 1000 has been launched during the Milipol exhibition in Paris. "Our new radar is the first operational security radar using the latest digital beam forming (DBF) technology, which enables the early det...

Security management and compliance specialist, RandomStorm, has announced MicroStorm: a new plug and play appliance that provides intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, network monitoring and reporting. The appliance has been designed to help merchants to maintain compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) in between scheduled audits.PCI DSS is a set of internationally recognised guidelines for any company that processes, stores, or transmits customers payment...

Tamron Co., Ltd. announced the release of Model DF010Q03, a P-iris vari-focal lens for integrated cameras supporting mega-pixel resolutions and infrared, with a 1/3" imager size, 3.0-9.0mm focal length, and an F/1.2 aperture. Development BackgroundDemand for compact, integrated cameras is on the rise in the mega-pixel security camera market due to their installation efficiency and cost advantages. Tamron brought high-definition monitoring to the mega-pixel security camera market in 2008 wi...

The 8000-series models include real-time H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression enabledVIVOTEK PTZ-series and 8000-series network cameras are now integrated with CamTrace. Many of the 8000-series are VIVOTEK‘s celebrity cameras. While the IP8151 and the FD8134 were winners of Taiwan Excellence Award in 2010, the IP8161 was named one of the best PC3 Corporate Choice in the same year. All 8000-series models have real-time H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression enabled. Some of them come with 2-Me...

Samsung has taken positive action in response to the worldwide shortage of 1TB HDDs by introducing new models to its H.264 SRD series of DVRs. "The immediate availability of these new models will ensure continuity of supply to our customers during a time when all market sectors, and not just the security industry, are affected by the severe shortage of 1TB HDDs," said Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. "A new 500GB storage version, which share...

MOBOTIX released the T24 IP Video Door Station on 20 December 2011. In addition to the video door intercom, MOBOTIX also released the (Keypad), the Security Door Opener and the two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module). The new IP telephony standard enables the user to establish a direct connection from the Door Station to any VoIP phone or any computer or smartphone running VoIP software. This means that with appropriate network infrastructure, the user can establish a video connection, rem...

Idesco's new products would constitute an unprecedentedly powerful tool enabling users to control system, create reader configurations and customise security settings, conveniently, flexibly and above all, independently. Idesco is delighted to announce the first arrivals of these powerfully updated readers: Access 7 C 2.0 and Access 8 CD 2.0 in Basic housings are now available.  Additionally, evaluation units for these products with Slim housings are also available: Access 7 C 2.0 Slim, Ac...

Idesco's DESCoder application has been updated to extend yet more configurability and customisability to the new Access 8 CD 2.0 readers.  Already a powerful application, DESCoder has been enhanced to version 2.0, unlocking new features to ensure continued freedom to customise one's access control in ways that far outstrip anything proprietary, closed technology manufacturers would dare to offer. 

The world's leading manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems is set to revolutionise the UK thermal imaging market further by offering their new Scout PS, only months since the introduction of its first Scout model intended for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunters, hikers, wildlife watchers, gamekeepers, farmers, and adventurers of all stripes will appreciate the clear thermal imagery, palm-size portability, simple three button operation, and affordability of the Scout PS. FLIR Systems is...