Security product news & launch announcements

American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) network hardware and software technologies greatly expand the flexibility and functionality of physical security systems. AFI's components enable customers to leverage the bandwidth, distance and speed advantages of fibre-optic transmission for IP, analogue and hybrid system applications. AFI technology also provides valuable, real-time information on environmental conditions and operational status to manage networks effectively. "Networked security systems...

Tyco Security Products announced the integration of two of its market-leading access control and NVR platforms. Security directors and managers can now get all of the benefits of IP Video from American Dynamics VideoEdge NVR (v4.0 and above) inside the latest versions of Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution. VideoEdge delivers an industry-leading 400 Mbps of video from camera to storage; this allows customers to hang up to 64 megapixel cameras from a single...

Designed to provide a ‘one-stop-shop' solution for CCTV integrated Detection, Activation and Illumination, GJD, the specialist intruder detection, CCTV & lighting manufacturer, has launched the comprehensive range of Iluminar high-efficiency Infrared and White Light LED lighting products. Specifically designed for the CCTV industry, the new range of illuminators complement GJDs market leading D-Tect detector range (that provide triggers for CCTV cameras), by now providing advanced ni...

Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring products for residential and small-to-medium sized businesses, has combined expertise with Electronic Frontier Ltd, the specialist value-added distributor, to offer a range of pre-configured, cost effective IP surveillance solutions ideal for domestic and small business security. The EFL and Y-cam packages offer professional, value for money, entry-level IP CCTV solutions.  The "out of the...

The BWA DiSCAN PTZ robot is a compact speed dome system that analyses video content from multiple highly sensitive panoramic cameras providing real time PTZ intruder tracking. Equipped with an unobtrusive housing, it has been designed for continuous 24/7 operation under minimum street lighting. An integrated emergency power supply is available as an option. A detection radius of 50 to 120 meters can be achieved depending on the number and viewing angles of the internal cameras in the system. Thi...

Lumidigm announced that its new Mariner fingerprint reader extends the reliable reading accuracy of multispectral imaging to popular, value-conscious, Windows PC-based biometrics applications. The new Mariner sensors make biometric authentication simple and affordable for real business applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation, logistics, passenger ID, heavy industry, construction and others that require the durability and reliability that have been unavailable u...

Dortronics Systems, Inc. announces expansion of its line of door interlock and mantrap control products to include the New 4300 Series, a low-cost base model configured for standard two-door applications. A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series along with the company's 4700 and 4900 series to provide customers a complete selection of door-control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. The br...

Siqura B.V. announced the release of an advanced PTZ dome camera line capable of withstanding harsh environments. Overcoming adverse environments Through pressurised dome housing, this new Siqura camera line ensures airtight protection against excessive moisture, dirt, and pollution. This makes these cameras ideal for situations such as seaports and highway tunnels, where corrosive elements in the atmosphere can impede the performance of a surveillance system and cause unnecessary risks...

Xtralis, the leading innovator of very early warning safety and security solutions, announced the immediate availability of ADPRO iTrace, an iPhone app that brings remote surveillance to the palm of your hand.  ADPRO iTrace allows users to connect to their on-site ADPRO FastTrace 2 surveillance system and display live camera images on their iPhone. The app works with Apple iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S devices, and connects to all versions of FastTrace 2 (Lite, Hybrid, and Hybrid TX). With suppor...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the release of Omnicast 4.8, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance solution. Adding to the already lengthy list, Omnicast 4.8 supports more new hardware from some key Genetec technology partners. Additional enhancements have also been made to version 4.8 including enhancement to the PTZ priority function, support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), a...

Samsung's new SCO-2080RH bullet camera has been designed to withstand temperatures as low as -50°C or as high as +50°C making it suitable for installation in areas that suffer from extreme weather conditions. A fan, heater and sun-shield ensures that the IP66 rated SCO-2080RH works effectively in the most demanding of applications such as airports, ports and car parks and other similar open and exposed environments, whilst built-in IR LED's allow the camera to deliver superb quality im...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its OMNIKEY Device Service Provider (DSP) software for IBM Tivoli TAM enterprise single sign on (eSSO). The new solution is a software interface that enables customers to benefit from converged physical and logical access control on a single card by using their existing contactless physical access credentials in conjunction with IBM Tivoli TAM eSSO for sign on to IT networks and applications.The OMNIKEY...

Xtralis', the leading innovator of very early warning safety and security solutions, recently announced the immediate availability of ADPRO iTrace, an iPhone app that brings remote surveillance to the palm of your hand.  ADPRO iTrace allows users to connect to their on-site ADPRO FastTrace 2 surveillance system and display live camera images on their iPhone. The app works with Apple iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S devices, and connects to all versions of FastTrace 2 (Lite, Hybrid, and Hybrid TX). Wi...

Bosch Security Systems is enhancing the control software for its Digital Congress Network (DCN) conference systems with a new simultaneous interpretation module offering extended functionality. The Conference Software Suite already featured an advanced yet intuitive user interface that significantly enhanced the versatility and ease-of-use of the company's DCN Next Generation and DCN Wireless systems. The suite embodied powerful interface options to increase the ergonomics of setting up and...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the Domehawk HD2, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution. The camera incorporates the latest mega-pixel technology, with full pan, tilt and zoom, and provides enhanced recognition of suspects to meet evidential standards and reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments. Domehawk HD2 features a powerful day/night camera and delivers compressed video streams with resolu...

ONVIF, the global leading standardisation initiative for IPbased physical security products, announced that it is streamlining the user experience of its interoperability specification by developing a Profile concept so users can more easily identify interoperable solutions to deploy within their organisations. The Profile concept will enable end users to easily identify features that are supported by a profile without requiring them to have extensive technical knowledge of the specific v...

American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-based server and web server network port setup, an improved action log mechanism and the ability to store data to NAS (netwo...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the latest version of the victor unified video management system. victor v4.1 makes it fast and easy for airports, universities, hospitals and other large sites to display, manage and prioritize video and events with its Command Center. Control room operators can easily manage hundreds of cameras across tens of monitors, control where event video will display and quickly and easily share critical video or event information...

DSC, part of Tyco Security Products, announced the release of IMPASSA, a next generation wireless alarm system designed to be a full-featured security solution offering a range of communications and installation options to fit the changing needs of the wireless intrusion market. With the system's distributed wireless approach, IMPASSA enables the control panel and wireless components to be installed wherever needed for optimal protection. Using high-quality speakers and microphone, IMPASSA...

American Fibertek, Inc.'s series of Ethernet mini-switches unleash the bandwidth, distance and speed advantages of fibre optic transmission for networked systems, with models compatible with single- or multimode fibre providing a range of transmission speeds. The four series of single or dual-fibre units hardened to withstand harsh conditions and extreme temperatures (AFI) feature power over Ethernet (PoE) capability (802.3af 15 watts). The mini-switches also include diagnostic indicators to d...

Dallmeier supplements its range of PTZ cameras by another model: DDZ4020 DOMERA®.The DDZ4020 DOMERA® is a high-speed PTZ network dome camera that provides full HD video in real time (up to 1080p/30). It is equipped with the proven Dallmeier Cam_inPIX® technology and features a very high dynamic range (WDR - Wide Dynamic Range) which enables an optimal rendition of colour and detail even with scenes that have a high range of contrast and strong backlighting. A special highlight of the...

The new Premier 48 Ricochet Kit from Texecom provides an expandable foundation for its award-winning wireless security technology. The kit is specifically tailored to suit a wide range of installations, bringing premium intruder detection to a broader market. The kit includes a 48-zone control panel with wireless 32-zone expander, 3 wireless motion sensors and 2 wireless perimeter protection detectors. This combination provides an excellent security system in itself for smaller premises, but...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP Video security, introduces Audio Forensics to its management system. High-quality, two-way, fully-synchronised audio is streamed and recorded alongside video and can now be searched using audio as well as video analytics to quickly locate incidents. Audio Forensics let operators search recorded footage faster and more dynamically than just passively listening during playback. Identifying an incident that's happened outside the camera's field o...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Digital Sentry hardware platform. After receiving a complete makeover, at the core of the new Digital Sentry is a brand new Network Video Recorder powered with the latest processor and on-board graphics technologies.   The new NVR comes preloaded with DS NVs Network Video Management Software and delivers 280 Mbps bandwidth for recording and viewing as many as 128 Pelco and third-party IP cameras. Analogue cameras...

SERIR, an electronic detection system, developed by perimeter protection specialists Betafence, has passed stringent Home Office testing, making it eligible for prison, mental health institution and other high security applications. SERIR, a fence mounted sensor system, which provides early warning of intruders or threats, underwent an arduous five month false alarm monitoring assessment by NOMS (National Offender Management Services).  During the evaluation period, it was scrutinised f...

PROMISE Technology Inc., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers from enterprise to consumer, is now shipping the Pegasus line of high-performance RAID solutions featuring new Thunderbolt Technology. PROMISE Pegasus comes in 4-bay and 6-bay configurations ranging from four to 12TB capacity and is available for order today through the Apple Online Store. Pegasus brings a new level of performance, connectivity and simplicity to the market enabling both con...

Axis Communications announces the launch of two new, free-of-charge tools: AXIS Design Tool 2 and Axis Coverage Shapes that help system designers with the planning and layout of video surveillance systems – replacing complex manual calculations. “As part of our partner commitment, we continue to share our innovation with partners to help improve efficiency and effectiveness,” Lars Åberg, VP Marketing, Axis Communications said. “We also emphasize on the user-fri...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that the company's Command™ video management platform is now fully interoperable with high-density storage appliances from DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The integrated solution delivers massive scalability and petabytes of video storage - all easily managed using Command's intuitive, web-based software interface. Many applicatio...

Samsung Techwin America unveiled its newly developed full HD (1080p) analogue video surveillance product series. The new   line-up is comprised of an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p box camera, an HD-SDI 1920 x 1080p dome camera and a four-channel HD-SDI DVR. The HD-SDI products provide over five times the image quality of conventional analogue technology and offer a more cost-effective and easier alternative to network-based systems, using standard coax cable.HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digi...

Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced two new additions to the company's popular line of H.264 HD cameras. The new H.264 HD cameras are available in either 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels and feature a 3-9 mm lens with remote focus and zoom for greater coverage, enhanced performance in low-light conditions, and come in a smaller form factor. The Avigilon line of H.264 HD cameras have been designed to deliver megapixel performance to custome...