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Hikvision’s next-gen DarkFigtherX camera wins GIT Award 2018

Hikvision, global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that its DarkFighterX camera (iDS-2DF8225IH-A) has won a GIT Award 2018 in Category C – CCTV, Video Security. DarkFighterX Camera's capabilities The camera, which was launched earlier this year in Europe, is the next level of night surveillance and an upgrade of Hikvision’s DarkFighter technology. The technology can provide colourful, sharp images right down to the lowest ligh...

Veracity completes 12th year of continued growth as demand for IP video, transmission and storage increases

Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, has completed its 12th year of continued growth. Continuing momentum includes over 30% increase in staff across a range of geographies, rapid expansion of a recent acquisition, new offices in the UK, India and the Middle East and new appointments to its leadership team as well as continuing, accelerated revenue growth. i-Comply acquisition In December Veraci...

Pelco will showcase Spectra Network PTZ cameras at ASIS 2017

At ASIS 2017, Pelco by Schneider Electric will showcase the company’s line-up of Spectra Advanced PTZ cameras with technology that excels in challenging lighting situations. Designed for demanding mainstream applications, Spectra Enhanced IP Cameras feature Pelco’s exclusive SureVision 3.0 technology that delivers exceptional Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) performance for the most challenging lighting environments. Setting the benchmark in HD resolution “From a pure image capture...

Genetec announces release of Security Center Synergis™ with new access control solution

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the release of Security Center Synergis™, SaaS edition. This new edition will offer a turnkey access control solution for easier deployment and maintenance. Synergis SaaS edition removes the need to purchase and install costly on-premises servers and streamlines maintenance, allowing the corporate IT staff to focus on other business-critical projects. Syne...

Milestones Systems appoints and promotes staff to expand support of Americas Partner Community

Milestone Systems is a provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), and its success calls for continued development of personnel. Internal communications, training for both management and employees, and award programmes have increased in focus. To expand Milestone’s support of its active partner community, this year has already seen the hiring of new resources, and organisational developments have evolved numerous positions for well-deserved internal upward movement. New...

Dahua’s new alarm kits add safety to home living

Homes are supposed to be safe, but unfortunately this is not always the case - a fact we have been reminded of by occasional tragic news. People cannot help but wonder: Why do these tragedies happen? Is there anything that can be done to prevent them from happening? These questions can be answered by Dahua’s new alarm kits, DHI-ART-ARC5402A-GW-06-A35 and DHI-ART-ARC5402A-GW-10-A35-C35, which are capable of providing solid protection to all families. The following are some of their feature...

Dahua and GJD partnership delivers advanced, highly reliable surveillance

Dahua Technology’s network video recorders (NVRs) now have a direct integration with IP-based outdoor detectors from GJD Manufacturing Limited. This integration provides users with high-quality and reliable detector-activated surveillance and monitoring. D-TECT IP detectors and Clarius PLUS IP illuminators have been integrated with Dahua’s NVR6-4KS2 range, an enterprise-level NVR providing up to 4K resolution. Its open architecture supports multi-user access and it is compatible wit...

ISONAS and Open Options to showcase enterprise level access control integration at ASIS 2017

ISONAS, the Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, has announced that the company will be showcasing its Pure IP hardware integration with Open Options, an access control software manufacturer at the 63rd Annual ASIS International Seminar & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas on September 26th – 28th.  ISONAS’ Pure IP hardware solution, integrated with enterprise software solutions like Open Option’s DNA Fusion platform, offers customers choice in access control s...

IPVideo Corporation to showcase integrated security and IoT management technology at ASIS 2017

IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command centre solutions, today announced it will be showcasing its full line of video and security management products at the 63rd Annual ASIS International Seminar & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas on September 26th – 28th in Booth 1114. For more than six decades, ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits has been the premier event for security professionals worldwide, providing industry-leading education, countless business...

VITEC introduced MGW Ace Encoder firmware v2.0 HEVC encoder

VITEC, a provider of advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, has unveiled the MGW Ace Encoder firmware v2.0, the next generation of the industry's first entirely portable, award-winning, hardware-based HEVC encoder. Powered by the new HEVC GEN2 codec, the MGW Ace Encoder provides the industry's best HEVC video quality of up to 4:2:2 10-bits HEVC encoding and surpasses the second-best competitor by 20 percent to meet the quality requirements of demanding broadcast applications. Enhance...

Boon Edam to emphasise integrated access control solutions at ASIS 2017

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced it will be emphasising integrated access control solutions that both authenticate authorised passage and prevent tailgating, at Booth 4003 at the 63rd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas from September 26th-28th. The manufacturer is also the official Turnstile Sponsor for the Exhibition. Integration: Main theme for product demos The following solutions will be on display a...

Avigilon launches H4 Infrared PTZ-camera line at ASIS 2017

Avigilon Corporation, provider of security solutions, announced it will preview the new Avigilon H4 IR PTZ (Infrared Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera line at ASIS 2017. Self-learning video analytics The Avigilon H4 IR PTZ combines Avigilon patented self-learning video analytics with zoomable infrared (IR) technology to provide broad coverage and exceptional image quality in a range of lighting conditions and environments. Using its built-in self-learning video analytics, it can detect and alert users of...

Hanwha Techwin America expands sales and support teams for STEP dealers

Hanwha Techwin America (HTA), a global supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, announced the development of its Inside Sales Department. Alyssa Van Sant will lead the department as the new Inside Sales Manager with Searah Hawkins, Joy Kang, and Tyler Spatz as Inside Sales Specialists and multiple other positions planned to be filled this year to support our STEP Dealer and sales growth. HTA established the Inside Sales Department to support its STEP dealers and pro-actively en...

IDIS appoints Mikal Ranneklev as Regional Sales Manager, North Central region

IDIS has named Mikal Ranneklev as the company’s regional sales manager for the north central region, further building out its North American sales operation, as the global surveillance powerhouse continues to aggressively expand its regional footprint. Developed and managed by Keith Drummond, IDIS America’s Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, IDIS North American sales have grown steadily since the company’s 2015 debut in the Americas, with operational strength enhanced thr...

Hikvision introduces Elsight as new strategic partner in Global Technology Partner Program

Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to introduce Elsight Australia, a leader in “Communication on the Move”, as its Strategic Partner in its Global Technology Partner Program. This partnership will work to better serve mutual customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution. It will do this by integrating Elsight’s products and Command and Control platform (C&C), software and communications system, with Hikvision&rsquo...

ISONAS announces Kimberly Copanas as new Regional Sales Manager, South East and Central US

ISONAS Inc., a manufacturer of Pure IP access control systems has announced that the company has added a new region to its sales map and appointed Kimberly Copanas as the new Regional Sales Manager for the South East and Central US. In this role, Ms. Copanas will be responsible for growing sales within the designated region and will focus on advancing existing relationships built with ISONAS certified integrators, distribution partners and manufacturer rep firms over the years, as well as ident...

New Milestone XProtect Advanced surveillance training for security and business objectives

Milestone Systems, the global provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), has launched a new, instructor-led, hands-on, Solution Design training course for security professionals who have the direct responsibility to design complex Milestone surveillance systems. The course is also well suited for technical salespeople who want to better understand and position the Milestone Advanced platform to their customers.  Instructor-led surveillance training Based on the Mileston...

Synology® releases Surveillance Station 8.1: A more complete retail solution

Synology® Inc. has announced the official release of Surveillance Station 8.1, which boasts faster performance and provides a more complete surveillance solution than previous versions, with the introduction of the remote recording archiving feature, the integration with transaction devices and intercom cameras, and the ability to intelligently switch between different security levels. Complete surveillance for homes and retail "In this new release, we focused on enhancing performance and...

DICE Corporation is at forefront of video monitoring with Matrix Universal Video event management system

DICE Corporation, a research and development company specialising in technologies for the alarm and security industries, recently launched an all-new video monitoring platform that promises to transform the way the industry manages alarm events. Matrix Universal Video is a complete event management system that simultaneously delivers alarms and their corresponding videos to central station operators with one streamlined system. Combined video monitoring and recording capabilities “DICE h...

GJD to demonstrate latest security range at Security TWENTY 17 Scotland Conference and Exhibition

GJD is pleased to announce it is exhibiting at Security TWENTY 17 (ST17), Scotland on Tuesday 5th September 2017 at the central location of the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. GJD will demonstrate its expanded range of motion detectors, IP enabled sensors, lasers and LED illuminators. Live product demonstrations Visitors to the GJD stand will see live product demonstrations of the Laser-Watch: a long range IP connected laser surveillance sensor that detects objects and humans with great accuracy. The...

S2 Security introduces S2 Magic Monitor Version 5 with new advanced features

S2 Security, a provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 5. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance and forensics, digital signage and live Internet sourced real-time data and information feeds in a single user interface. Enhanced S2 NetBox access control Version 5 introduces Dynamic Cells, which allow users to program any Magic Monitor with interactive content. This version also include...

Galaxy Control Systems’ integration with ASSA ABLOY delivers significant savings for installers and integrators

Galaxy Control Systems has added to its list of partners by completing an integration with IP-enabled solutions from ASSA ABLOY. The combination of System Galaxy and WiFi and PoE locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent will allow end users and integrators to harness the power of these industry-leading solutions at reduced expense. Significant savings over traditional solutions “Wireless and IP-based technologies reduce installation time and material cost to increase...

Nortech Control announces new partnership with ADI Global Distribution

Nortech is pleased to announce ADI Global Distribution as one of its official distributors, meaning that ADI’s customers now have access to Nortech’s full People and Vehicle Access control and parking products. ADI Global Distribution has the largest UK branch network for the Security Industry. It delivers impeccable customer service and is committed to building trusted and personal business partnerships. Full range of access control products Each product division within ADI has i...

Johnson Controls introduces Software House iSTAR Ultra LT network door controller

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. Centralised access control decision processing iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce...

Tyco Security Products appoints Maciej Polak as new EMEA Intrusion Product Marketing Manager

Maciej Polak has been appointed the new Product Marketing Manager for Tyco Security Products Intrusion brands for the EMEA region. Maciej, who holds an M.A in Administration as well as an MBA from the University of Warsaw, is a seasoned sales and marketing professional. He has worked within the electronic security industry since 2002, during which he has performed application engineering and sales roles for Tyco Security Products and Visonic in Central and Eastern Europe. Most recently he has b...

TDSi’s Distribution Channel Manager, Andy Cross, celebrates 30 years in security industry

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi’s Distribution Channel Manager, Andy Cross, is celebrating 30 years in the security industry. Andy’s career has seen the physical security industry evolve from largely insular and siloed systems to modern integrated IP solutions. Understanding elements of security services Reflecting upon his varied experiences in the security industry, Andy commented, “It is almost unbelievable how much things have changed in three decades. The evolution...

Qognify launches Qognify Extend Situation Management solution

Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces that it has launched a new suite of integrated mobile solutions, Qognify Extend, empowering organisations to leverage field resources and responders to increase situational awareness. Powered by CloudScann, the cloud-based solution effectively extends the reach, coverage and effectiveness of an enterprise’s control room and operations, by enabling personnel — and their smartphones — to...

Wavestore’s V6.8 VMS delivers performance and functionality improvements to systems integrators and end-users

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open-platform and highly secure Linux-based video management software (VMS), has launched v6.8 of its VMS to deliver performance and functionality improvements to systems integrators and end-users alike. Among many enhancements and additional features, v6.8 includes support for VMWare ESXi - introducing virtualisation to the Wavestore VMS platform. End-users that use Virtual Machines (VMs) as part of their IT infrastructure are now able to take ful...

Nortech Control System appoints Norbain as its Distribution Partner

Norbain, one of the UK’s distributors of IP, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Detection solutions can now offer their customers Nortech’s popular People & Vehicle Access Control Products. They will distribute the full range of Nortech’s security products including Access Control, Readers & ID Devices, Long Range Identification, and Vehicle Detection & Parking products all of which provide complete solutions across a wide variety of applications. Steve Blackler,...

VITEC to exhibit advanced video encoding and streaming solutions at IBC2017

VITEC, a worldwide provider of advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, will showcase its new cutting-edge generation of the advanced, high-quality HEVC Gen2 codec for the MGW Ace 4:2:2 10-bit HEVC encoder and MGW Ace decoder solution; the 4K HEVC MGW Vision encoder; the market-leading, broadcast-grade IPTV and digital signage platform, EZ TV; and the sophisticated PX Media Library media management solution, in booth 7.G23 at IBC2017, being held Sept. 15-19 at the RAI Amsterdam. MGW Ace...