Security product news & launch announcements

Mobile IP (Internet Protocol) Node is a research and technology programme from Cassidian being demonstrated at DSEi 2011 that will improve the ability of military and emergency response services to communicate using voice, data and video wide variety of operational scenarios including counter terror or post-natural disaster.Existing communication technology employed by military and emergency services consists of radios that operate using wireless bearers over multiple networks. During peak traff...

IPVideo Corporation, a leading provider of video management and physical security information management (PSIM) solutions, announced the Legacy Bridge, a new digital bridge for easy and affordable integration of analogue cameras into a network-based video management system. The Legacy Bridge is now bundled for no additional charge with IPVideo Corporation's industry leading Sentry VMS video management systems, enabling organisations to implement a powerful IP video surveillance solution while p...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces two outstanding fixed network cameras, AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E Network Cameras. These cameras offer ideal solutions for surveillance in highly variable lighting conditions, for instance when light comes through a glass window or entrance creating both dark and bright zones. In these demanding scenarios, AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras allow the user to easily and clearly identify both people and objects. "Adapted for wid...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that Pegasus Products has introduced four new cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's newest chip. Models include indoor box (PCC-WDR), ATM (PCCMINI-WDR), turret (PDCC-WDRT), and bullet (PVBHRDN-WDR) cameras. Rounding out the line, a new vandal dome (PDCVWDR-2812) will be added in October 2011.Seawolf cameras by Pegasus Products are specified at an effective resolution of 690 HTVL and offer the industry's pro...

Morse Watchmans introduces its new KeyWatcher TrueTouch software, which delivers unparalleled support and functionality for the new KeyWatcher Touch key management system. The new software package comprises the KeyWatcher TrueTouch client interface and the KeyWatcher Server for enhanced administration and control of the KeyWatcher Touch system. "KeyWatcher TrueTouch software capability is a new benchmark in managing key control systems," said Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Marketing, M...

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently unveiled KeyWatcher Touch, its powerful enterprise-level key control and management system. Reinforcing the company's competitive advantage and industry reputation, KeyWatcher Touch features the ability to join multiple locations, common usage of database and programming and an instrument-grade touch screen LCD display. Other firsts include the time-saving KeyAnywhere capabil...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that Visionhitech Americas, Inc. of Irvine, California has introduced new cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology. Visionhitech has developed a Seawolf-powered outdoor vandal dome (VD70D88) that is only 3" in diameter as well as a dual-voltage, true day night box camera (VC58D88). Through Seawolf, Visionhitech's new cameras offer 690 HTVL effective resolution and the industry's proven...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, at its MIPS Europe partner event announced XProtect Professional 8 with the power to do more for mid-size businesses, and XProtect Express, a brand new product that makes video enabling easy for smaller businesses."Milestone now has an even stronger and more competitive family of open platform IP video management software, offering more options from the world?s leading solution provider: deeper functionality, fast...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, introduces two new H.264 network encoders, a 4-channel and 16-channel model, that convert analogue camera inputs (both NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR) into streamed IP video data. Advanced features such as museum search, that permits users to conduct quick analysis of recorded events, as well as dynamic load balancing and automatic detection, are provided when the device is used as part of a ViconNet Video Managem...

Agent Vi is releasing new versions of its video analytics solutions - Vi-Search (video search and analysis solution) and Vi-System (real-time detection and alert solution) - offering exciting, new features and performance enhancements. Vi-Search, designed to index and analyse surveillance video for rapid and automated search for specific events and targets in the video, now introduces Vi-Search Version 2.0 which includes "offline search" capabilities, whereby pre-recorded video cli...

Smiths Detection launched a new wireless communication system to improve both situational awareness and early-warning response to chemical attacks or threats detected by its suite of chemical sensors.Sensa-LINX easily integrates into Smiths Detection's chemical warfare agent and toxic industrial chemical sensors used in military and emergency response applications.  It also enables deployed sensors to be controlled remotely and to transmit data such as detection results to a Command and Con...

SanWave a wireless IP video radio system provides a real alternative to cable or fibre connections between camera and remote DVR or control room. SanWave is a WLAN technology based on standards with extended security features and licence-free frquency bands. SanWave is fast and easy to plan and to install. This type of transmission ideally suits modern IP video applications.Compared to other systems which involve costs for underground and above-ground works as well as costs for installation and...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, offers a complete line-up of 3-megapixel network cameras equipped with Sony IMX036 image sensors, Fujinon moto zoom lens providing a high image quality, and a low light performance.  With a maximum 2048x1536 resolution and full HD video performance, combined with features such as DC iris and WDR make Surveon's 3-megapixel cameras ideal solutions for high-level security applications, such as hotel, public utility, transportation,...

All DVRs in the Samsung H.264 SRD series have been upgraded to provide compatibility with the recently introduced selected 2TB hard disk drives manufactured by Seagate and Western Digital. For models featuring built-in DVD drives this allows up to 8TB of onboard storage and up to a massive 10TB for models without built-in DVD drives. "The SRD series of DVRs have always been price competitive but they now offer even better value with the introduction of the 2TB hard disk drive compatibility,"...

Due to increasing requests, Idesco's Access 8 CD reader family has been upgraded with RS-485 interface configurability, enabling bi-directional data transfer, as well as compliance with the Open Supervised Device (or OSDP) communication protocol. Idesco's newest EPC tag addition is the EPC Sail Tag, a supremely convenient and durable keyring tag, ideal for access control applications.  EPC Sail tags currently come in black, with blue available on request.  Customised (Bespoke) logo etc...

Elk Products, a leading manufacturer of security and control components, is pleased to announce a new interface integration from the M1 Cross Platform Control to Lutron's RadioRA 2 total home control system. The ELK-M1XSLU M1 to Lutron serial interface connects directly to the RadioRA 2 main repeater and enables the M1 to control and adjust the lighting, shades and scenes of a premise. Benefits to the end user include control, convenience and lifestyle enhancement. This product was developed for...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, announces that its Tsunami GX800, MP8100 and QB8100 wireless backhaul products are now available for purchase by U.S. Federal agencies, as well as many state and local government agencies, through a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract.Proxim supply partner, Winncom Technologies, has a GSA Schedule Contract that includes the Tsunami GX800 and Tsunami QB8100 point-to-point...

ESI have launched the latest product integration for the provision of video analytics to the M1/V1 open protocol central station monitoring platform. Foxstream is a specialised provider of real time video content analysis technologies. Exploiting the latest technologies available, FoxProtect has been developed in association with the laboratory LIRIS member of the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).             ...

Honeywell introduced an all-in-one network video recorder (NVR) designed to help organisations simplify the transition from traditional analogue video surveillance to the latest digital, IP-based technology.MAXPRO NVR SE (Standard Edition) includes pre-configured hardware, software, storage and all required licenses in one box, allowing for easier setup than conventional NVR's. It also includes a patented feature that allows security personnel to more efficiently track individuals as they move...

With just ten versatile models, the new range of high-performance IP CCTV cameras from Security Products from Siemens comprehensively covers all standard requirements. Security system designers and installers can, therefore, easily select the best and most cost effective camera for every application without having to choose between dozens of models from several different ranges. Maintenance and servicing are also simplified, as only a small number of spare cameras are needed to deal with a...

This month, Paxton, market leaders in innovative access control, introduce an HID™ compatible reader range and the newly redesigned Backbox reader, to the market.The HID™ reader range is a smart selection of readers compatible with HID™ format cards. These multi-format readers can be configured to read standard HIDTM cards, making them perfect for large sites wanting to use their existing cards with the Net2 access control system.The HID™ range of proximity readers includ...

Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the launch of the MST, a slimline and robust magnetic contact for doors, which is able to work equally well with Grade 2 intruder alarm systems in commercial and domestic security applications.The new surface-mounted, multi-resistor, MST is seen by Elmdene as being an extremely capable addition to its extensive magnetic contact range for door prot...

Leading surveillance systems provider CBC (Europe) has debuted its exciting and pioneering plug and play VSoIP GO, a low-cost entry-level IP video management system. CBC believes IP video systems don't have to be complicated and time-consuming to install and VSoIP GO is wizard-driven - meaning it will find and work with a range of devices such as Ganz IP cameras, without the need for manual network configuration of them. It's as simple as click, launch and GO. Designed for applications in...

QNAP Security, the leading manufacturer of Linux-embedded standalone Network Video Recorders (NVR) announced the launch of its VS-8040 Pro VioStor NVR, a brand new model that supports high-definition local display through the HDMI interface for video and audio monitoring from multiple IP cameras.  The 8-drive VS-8040 Pro supports up to 24TB of storage capacity, offers maximum 360 Mbps throughput and ability to support simultaneous recording from 40 IP camera channels.  The VS-8040...

Hikvision have released a network IR speed dome, the DS-2DF1-715B, for customers who require wide-area, day-night surveillance. IP speed dome cameras with IR functionality are rare, and the camera meets a market need for users who may otherwise be obliged to combine IP dome units with separate IR LED flood lamps. These cameras are suitable for securing locations such as airports, harbours, military bases, public parks and any large area where potential for using conventional illumination is limi...

After the series production start of two IP Fixed Box Camera models with CMOS sensors in April, Basler has now initiated series production of another CMOS camera model and also two IP dome camera models with CCD sensors.The latest CMOS box camera model, the BIP2-1920c-dn, provides 1080p Full HD resolution and a frame rate of up to 30 fps at an attractive price. In addition, CMOS sensors feature a number of advantages regarding image quality, such as the almost complete lack of smearing e...

Suprema, a leading provider of biometric technologies and ID solutions, unveils BioStation T2, a high-end fingerprint IP access terminal.  BioStation T2 is an IP access control terminal offering fingerprint, RFID and PIN authentication with a camera for face image capturing and video phone interface.  Its 5 inch touchscreen LCD with intuitive graphic user interface provides superb usability and convenience. The device is loaded with world's best performing Suprema fingerprint algo...

Scallop Imaging, the market innovator in high resolution, panoramic video cameras, and On-Net Security Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announced the integration of Scallop Imaging's D7-180 camera with OnSSI's Ocularis video management system (VMS). The Scallop Imaging D7-180 camera features seven megapixel resolution and a 180 degree field of view, along with PoE and H.264 compression. OnSSI's non-pro...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce its TS-559 Pro II 5-drive Intel® Atom™ based Turbo NAS server received the "Recommended" award from the UKs renown IT media, IT PRO. Great performance, versatile functionalities and user-friendly graphical interface of the TS-559 Pro II help win the highest 6 start rating by IT PRO.We are honoured the TS-559 Pro II is selected as Recommended product by IT PRO, its a great encouragement to us, said David Tsao, product manager of Q...

In North America, Honeywell released a complete high-definition video surveillance system ideal for small business owners who need sharper image quality typically associated with larger, more expensive security systems. The entry-level system combines Honeywell's new MAXPRO® NVR (network video recorder) XE with the latest additions to its line of low-cost Performance Series IP cameras, and further eases the transition from analog to digital video for smaller companies such as retail and conv...