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The new range of illuminators provide wide angle 180° illumination to generate images at night, at distances up to 150m & beyond Launched at IFSEC, Raytec’s new range of Panoramic Ultra Infra-Red illuminators went down a storm. The new range of illuminators is designed for all PTZ domes, wide angle and multi-sensor cameras covering a large area. It provides powerful wide angle 180° illumination to allow these cameras to generate outstanding images at night, a...

Pioneering facial recognition specialist, Aurora, has launched FaceSentinel, the world's first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning. Designed for integration with existing access control systems, the ground-breaking facial recognition system uses AI and infrared light to achieve unparalleled facial recognition speed, accuracy and reliability. FaceSentinel authenticates pass holders FaceSentinel works with existing high-security access control systems to auth...

Digital Barriers recently announces the launch of its market-leading Cloud Video Platform (CVP) following successful beta trials with key partners. From launch, CVP provides automatic video alert verification, camera tampering alerts and face detection, all from a cloud service, enabling organisations of all sizes, both commercial and public, to analyse their video more effectively and to retrieve it where it is needed most. The volume of video being captured and stored by organisations is on t...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of the Stone Lock Pro Biometric Facial Recognition reader from CoprometroUSA® with the C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution (v 2.20 and higher). Enhancing critical security situations Stone Lock Pro is an extremely fast and accurate infrared biometric facial recognition device, designed for access control...

The C2 Pro time and attendanceterminal can scan a fingerprint in lessthan 0.5 seconds  Leading biometrics, surveillance and RFID manufacturer Anviz Global deeply appreciated all the visitors who stopped by their booth at IFSEC 2015, the largest event for the security industry in the UK. Fingerprint, facial and iris recognition security devices Anviz introduced its newest product in security field: C2 Pro, the time and attendance terminal capable of scanning a...

Theia’s family of varifocal lenses will cover horizontal field of view from 112- to 9-degrees, with focal ranges of 4-10mm and 12-50mm Theia Technologies, the IP video surveillance lens specialist, announced the EMEA launch of a new range of 4K 12 megapixel (MP) lenses at IFSEC 2015. These lenses will reach the EMEA market from October 2015 just as 4K is beginning to accelerate. According to the latest market data from analyst IHS Inc., EMEA revenues from 4 MP and above...

3D-ID LLC has a suite of 3D facial recognition products developed for government & law enforcement NXT-ID, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, a company engaged in biometric identification is an official contractor under Team Battelle for the biometrics technology portion of the recently awarded TIES (Technical Information Engineering Services) Unrestricted Suite Contract from the Department of the Army. Biometric identification 3D-ID LLC has a s...

The partnership allows CCTV.Net to offer ZKAccess traditional and advanced biometric access control solutions ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome CCTV.Net as a new distribution partner. CCTV.Net has been serving the industry as a CCTV distributor since 2001. Inventory includes analogue cameras and standalone DVRs, HD-TVI/CVI equipment, NVRs, megapixel network cameras, video analysts, access control systems and more. Bio...

CTX has also become recognised as a forum for examining current terrorist threats & mitigation The seventh edition of Counter Terror Expo (CTX) will see over 300 exhibitors ranging from international companies to SMEs presenting their latest technologies and equipment for the law enforcement and security sectors. Visitors from over 100 countries are expected to attend the event which is being staged at Olympia, London from 21-22 April 2015.  In addition to s...

Hikvision, the global leader in video surveillance equipment, announces the release of its iVMS-5200 Professional video management software. “The release of iVMS-5200 Professional reflects Hikvision’s commitment to providing complete security solutions for our partners and customers,” states Keen Yao, International Marketing Director at Hikvision. “Up to 1024 video devices can be connected and iVMS-5200 fully supports all Hikvision products, including DVRs, NVRs, cameras...

This new integration manages true identities of employees, visitors & the general public Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology and Genetec, Inc., a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, have integrated their systems offering an advanced identity management solution. The companies have just made this exciting announcement: Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Genetec’s Security Center unified s...

Herta’s BioSurveillance NEXT v2 facial recognition solution easily integrates with Wavestore’s VMS software WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems and Herta Security, a world leader in the development of cutting edge Facial Recognition solutions, jointly announce the two companies are offering a demo of their integration technology partnership at the WavestoreUSA Booth #12127, in a live demo at the ISC We...

ZKAccess, LLC has expanded its sales and engineering teams& opened a new U.S. office in Fairfield, NJ ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric (facial & fingerprint) and RFID-based security solutions, is very pleased to announce that in order to meet the huge rise in demand for its security products in the U.S. and Canada, it has successfully transitioned into an independent company known as ZKAccess, LLC. Expanding sales team: For the past three years, ZKAccess ope...

The camera provides optimal image quality for real-time face recognition even under challenging conditions Cognitec now offers a highly specialised IP video camera with built-in face detection and tracking technology as a component of its FaceVACS-VideoScan product. The FaceVACS-VideoScan C5 camera provides optimal image quality for real-time face recognition, even under challenging conditions, while requiring low computing hardware and bandwidth resources. Currently, use...

Talkaphone has introduced a compact video door entry station that features a contemporary new design and IP66 weather rating for tough environments. The embedded wide-angle megapixel camera is ONVIF compliant and offers a clear view of the caller. Unlike closed intercom systems, Talkaphone’s compact video door entry station works with major video management system (VMS) vendors and offers greater deployment flexibility to higher education institutions, healthcare and corporate facilities,...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its BioCam300. BioCam300 is a highly cost-effective and affordable IP-based stand-alone access control camera which combines long-range facial recognition, video surveillance and time & attendance, all in a single device. BioCam300 can operate stand-alone (no computer nor panel needed) for quick and easy installations requiring no special wiring, and can also be tied into any existing 3rd part...

"The better the sensors, the better a human can see," agrees Dr Rustom Kanga, CEO of iOmniscient. "However high resolution cameras require more computing power, bandwidth and storage”. His company has therefore ensured they can do very comprehensive analytics with very low resolution cameras using higher resolution selectively only when it is necessary for automated recognition. For instance if a bag is abandoned in a very busy location where it is significantly obscured by passersby, iOm...

Idesco will now offer In Motion Identification technology that includes facial recognition and behavioural analytics Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced its strategic partnership with FST Biometrics, a leading provider of biometric access control solutions. Idesco will now offer In Motion Identification™ (IMID) technology that includes facial recognition and behavioural analytics to swiftly identify those with access aut...

Cognitec has released the superior face recognition engine B9 and incorporated the algorithm in its market-leading face recognition product, FaceVACS-DBScan. Research and development for the B9 algorithm focused on significant performance improvement for images with low resolution or taken in less controlled environments, often found in police databases. The matching accuracy also increased for images with non-frontal poses, with faces turned upward, downward or to the side. FaceVACS-DBScan en...

Increased processing power of DSP chipsets in cameras has created more opportunities to add value with Open Platform The BBC News magazine recently published an article online under the heading, 'The end of the CCTV era?'. The piece reported that some local authorities are questioning if further investment in video surveillance can be justified. So, is this the end of a long period of sustained growth for the video surveillance industry? Peter Ainsworth, Head of Product and...

AxxonSoft is proud to have participated in Intersec for the fourth time, this year from 18 to 20 January 2015 in Dubai, UAE. This year's event saw version 4.0 of the Axxon Next VMS, as well as the Axxon Intellect PSIM platform for creating comprehensive and customisable site-specific security solutions. Visitors also saw the Auto Intellect road safety and vehicle monitoring solution alongside Face Intellect facial recognition. In addition to software, at its stand AxxonSoft showcased a Safe Cit...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China announced to introduce its new iHCVR series products.  iHCVR, based on Dahua’s in-house High Definition Composite Video Interface (HDCVI) technology, new generation of smart face detection which realizes 1ch face detection, instant playback and face index playback. iHCVR series products not only support face detection but also can realise face image snapshot and...

Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that its industry-leading Esprit® Series integrated positioning system is now available in IP and high-definition (HD) with the new Esprit HD Series IP Positioning System. The Esprit HD provides users with crystal-clear, live streaming of images over the Internet using a standard web browser and delivers on the industry’s need for excellent performance and image qualify in all settings, including rugged environments. Today’s news bui...

The companies will apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices Cognitec Systems has signed an important software development and license agreement with Intel Corporation. Under the agreement, the companies will cooperate to apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices. Logon to PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other computing devices will become both more convenient and secure as the technology replaces conventional passwords....

IDIS will also showcase its most sophisticated DirectIP solutions to date Confirming its position as a world leading, dedicated surveillance powerhouse, IDIS recently unveiled plans to further extend the capabilities and range of its DirectIP™ one-stop-shop surveillance solution at Intersec 2015, due to take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-20 January. Cementing a commitment to lead technological advances in surveillance monito...

Wavestore will demonstrate how key features of its VMS can assist the transport sector to combat criminal activity Wavestore will be exhibiting at Transport Security Expo which takes place on 2nd-3rd December at Olympia, London. On stand K22, Wavestore will be demonstrating how key features of the open platform Wavestore video management software (VMS), can assist the transport sector to combat criminal and terrorist activity, as well as identify opportunities to improve oper...

Wavestore will demonstrate how its open platform VMS software can provide a seamless integrated surveillance solution It only takes place every two years and is mainland Europe’s largest and most successful exhibition, which is why so many thousands of security professionals will be looking forward to making their way to Security Essen, which takes place on 23rd - 26th September. Over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries will be looking to demonstrate their very latest so...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has launched a new high power, long range Periscope camera. This ruggedised camera is ideal for tactical surveillance operations in a wide range of security and maritime applications. Supplied with a precision 1,500mm 100x zoom lens, it will deliver evidential quality facial and number plate recognition at distances up to one kilometre or view the activities of people at up to three kilometres. With Pelco-D teleme...

AxxonSoft will feature its Axxon Next VMS as well as its Axxon Intellect PSIM software platform at Security Essen AxxonSoft is scheduled to take part in Security Essen, an exhibition to be held this fall from 23 to 26 September in Essen, Germany. One of the biggest security and fire protection exhibitions in Western Europe, Security Essen is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. For four decades now the exhibition has showcased the latest products, services and trends o...

NEC's technology took first place for the third consecutive time following MBGC 2009 and MBE 2010-2011 NEC Corporation (NEC) along with NEC Corporation of America, a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, managed services and biometric solutions, recently announced that NEC's face recognition technology achieved the highest performance evaluation in the recent Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2014 performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standard...