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Moxa’s two new Ethernet switches allow Layer 3 routing for railway networks

Moxa´s latest two additions to its ToughNet family of Ethernet switches, TN-5816 and TN-5818, add Layer 3 routing to give system integrators the flexibility to deploy applications across networks and expand the range of network routing functionality available to railway automation networks. Like all ToughNet switches, the TN-5816 and TN-5818 are rugged, high-performance Ethernet switches with the rigor to stand up to tough onboard operating environments. The TN-5818 also adds Gigabit Eth...

Canon Europe announces partnership with Genitech for greater presence in French network camera market

 Canon's full range of network cameras will now be offered by Genitech in the French marketView French version / Communiqué de presse en français Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, has today announced its partnership with Genitech, a specialist distributor of video security products and solutions to the French market. Genitech will offer its customers in France Canon's full range of network cameras from today. The partnership will see Genitech provide Canon'...

BSIA suggests VIPs to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK for high-profile 2012 events

  BSIA's Close Protection section is recommending that VIPs choose a company belonging to the AssociationWith less than nine months to go until the UK celebrates several high-profile events including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, time is fast running out for visiting VIPs and visiting dignitaries to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK. As many thousands of individuals prepare for their arrival in London, the British Security...

Matrox teams up with Mitsubishi Electric to exhibit KVM extension solution at I/ITSEC 2011

 Matrox Avio KVM extender will extend uncompressed high-resolution digital video Matrox Graphics announced that it will be collaborating with Mitsubishi Electric, showcasing a high-performance, multi-display KVM extension solution and a Full HD collaborative video wall at I/ITSEC 2011, the world's largest modelling, simulation, and training conference. The new Matrox Avio KVM extender will be extending uncompressed high-resolution digital video on a TripleHead2Go-powered, three-display stat...

Secutech 2012 set to attract 560 exhibitors

 Secutech 2012 will showcase a  surveillance line-up of lenses, cameras, video servers, NVRs and DVRs Running from 18 - 20 April 2012 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan, Secutech, Asia's leading security exhibition is expecting more than 560 exhibitors to showcase their latest electronic security, components of security, fire & safety and information security products and technologies.The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd an...

The City of Calgary selects Genetec’s Omnicast Video Surveillance System for its LRT system

 Omnicast was installed as a stand-alone IP video surveillance system within the Genetec Security CenterGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, is proud to announce that Calgary Transit, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has installed Genetec's Omnicast video surveillance system on its popular, highly-used light rail transit (LRT) system. Omnicast was installed as a stand-alone IP video surveillan...

Security solutions provider RISCO organises "Outdoor Adventure" trip in Greece

 The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaignRISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, held its unprecedented "Outdoor Adventure" trip in the mountains of Greece. The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaign, where installers of RISCO Group's outdoor solutions including Wireless Barrier Beams, WatchOUT Outdoor Detectors, Twin Beams and Lumin8 Sounders had the opportunity...

Avigilon Corporation begins trading on Toronto Stock Exchange

  Avigilon's aim is to foster continuous innovation of their high-definition surveillance productsAvigilon Corporation ("Avigilon"), a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, announced today that it has completed its previously announced initial public offering and secondary offering of its common shares (the "Offering"). Avigilon's common shares will begin trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AVO".Pursuant to the...

Cassidian and ENERTRAG co-operate on beacons for wind turbines

  The Cassidian-ENERTRAG system only triggers signals such as LED lamps when they are needed Cassidian, the defence and security division of the EADS aerospace group, will be working together with ENERTRAG, a wind power company, on beacons for wind turbines. The companies have signed a declaration of intent whereby a radar from Cassidian will be integrated into ENERTRAG's system of beacons. This system warns pilots about possible collisions with wind turbines, by locating aircraft or h...

Sony adds four new cameras to its series of analogue camera systems

Sony Electronics continues to extend capabilities and value for analogue camera systems with the addition of four new cameras with pacesetting imaging capabilities with increased resolution and dynamic range. The SSC-FM530 and SSC-FM560 Series mini dome cameras alongside the SSC-FB530 and SSCFB560 fixed type CS mount cameras feature DynaViewSX dynamic range enhancement technology and excellent horizontal resolution of 700 lines. Together, these advanced analogue cameras produce superb image...

AFI’s Net I/O line of network communications devices offer system versatility

American Fibertek's Net I/O series of network communications devices enable real-world alarm contacts, auxiliary outputs and data to "tunnel" across networks to eliminate distance limitations of physical contacts. Information from PIR devices, door contacts, access control or fire panels, camera pan-tilt-zoom control or point-of-sale (POS) systems can communicate from remote locations across the network, without going through a server, to trigger auxiliary outputs anywhere network-wi...

AFI engineers an optical bridge to connect Cat 5 UTP cables for video and switching systems

American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) has long been known as a company that helps their customers make the right connections. Their range of products bridges communications between multiple channels of video, data, audio or contact closure using one singlemode or multimode fibre. While the company's first fibre-optic transmitters and receivers provided an optical bridge between coax cable transmission systems, more recently AFI has built an optical bridge to connect Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)...

AFI network hardware and software technologies enhance physical security systems’ functionality

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 integrates two of its leading access control and NVR platforms

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...

Secure-i bags “Hosting Partner of the Year for North America” award at Axis Channel Convergence Conference

 ACCC is Axis' annual gathering for distributors, systems integrators and strategic infrastructure partners During the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston this October, Secure-i was awarded "Hosting Partner of the Year for North America".  ACCC is an annual gathering of Axis' top distributors, systems integrators, development partners, and strategic infrastructure partners throughout North America, where each year the best of the best are r...

Vemotion Interactive hires Business Development head for Security and Defence sectors

  Foxley provides an eclectic blend of defence, security and commercial experience Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced that Ian Foxley has joined the team to spearhead Business Development in the Defence and Security sectors."Ian's balance of military expertise and experience, commercial awareness and familiarity with the security environment makes him the ideal person to work on our Defence and Security projects f...

CNL Software hires International Sales Director to meet demand for IPSecurityCenter

  Grado will direct CNL's expansion in the Middle East & LATAM markets to meet growing demand for IPSecurityCenterCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon Grado, CPP, to the role of Director, International Sales to spearhead its activities in the Middle East and LATAM/South American markets. Ramon is an experienced international business development executive with over 25 years' of...

Security Industry Association names Don Erickson next CEO

 SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meetingThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its next chief executive officer. SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting."After an extensive evaluation over the past several months, the SIA Board this week unanimously decided to select Don Erickson to lead this association," said Gord...

Pivot3 names Rich Bravman as chief executive officer

 Bravman will be responsible for driving the company's next phase of growth in new and existing marketsPivot3, Inc, a leading provider of unified storage and compute appliances, announced that Rich Bravman has been named the company's new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bravman is responsible for leading and driving the company's next phase of expansion and growth in both new and existing markets. He assumes the role from Robert Fernander, who has served as the co...

Synectics to showcase latest security solutions at the Synectics Technology Roadshows 2011

Attendees will have the chance to hear from industry experts on key topicsSynectics is taking to the road this month, to showcase its latest security solutions and provide insight into future technologies, alongside a number of key industry partners.The Synectics Technology Roadshows 2011, hosted in partnership with AMG Systems, Axis Communications, Eyevis UK, Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd and Intech Solutions have been specifically developed to provide consultants and end-users with an exclus...

Trüb’s tru/window™ LOCK security - a new personalisation security feature for polycarbonate identity documents

tru/window™ LOCK  is engineered for identity documents like national identity cards and passport data pagesTrüb has launched a new personalisation security feature for laser-engraved polycarbonate travel and identity documents. The tru/window™ LOCK security feature offers a new dimension in protection of the card holder portrait against manipulation after issuance. Trüb's new security feature tru/window™ LOCK is designed for laser-engraved polycarbonate document...

ComNet expands sales team to meet increased demand for ComNet products in Francophone countries in Eurasia

 ComNet's new sales people will handle demand for ComNet products in the French-language regions of Europe and AsiaComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced an its plans to add two additional sales people to handle demand for ComNet products in the French-language regions of Europe and Asia.Mick Issa has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager for France, Belgium, Luxemburg and the Francophone cou...

BSIA releases simple security precautions to prevent theft this winter

Winter season is accompanied with an increase in opportunistic crime The clocks going back marks the start of the burglar's favourite time of the year - the winter season. Prolonged hours of darkness provide the perfect conditions for opportunistic crime. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK, therefore urges homeowners and businesses to stay safe this winter, by adopting simple and easy to implement precaut...

EFL & Y-cam launch IP Surveillance packages providing flexibility to fit into a variety of environments

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...

BWA DiSCAN PTZ robot analyses video content from various panoramic cameras

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...

Dortronics expands its range of door interlock and mantrap control products with the new 4300 Series

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’s new PTZ dome camera delivers excellent video in extreme conditions

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...

Axis Communications and Raytec to host test night programme "Lighting for Network Cameras"

  The sessions will show how low energy LED's can save cost over old inefficient lighting solutionsDuring the dark winter months, many CCTV surveillance systems have to operate in the most challenging of conditions which can result in useless footage unless the right lighting solutions are put in place. Surveillance systems that integrate the right light source will achieve the highest levels of safety and security at night.IP video surveillance systems are no different. With network c...

CNL Software to join Ingersoll Rand Healthcare for security education session

 The session will focus on PSIM in large environments and specific healthcare applicationsCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will join Ingersoll Rand Healthcare to jointly deliver an education session focusing on PSIM in large environments and specific healthcare applications as part of the ISC Premier Education Series on Wednesday 2nd November 2011 at 1.45pm. The ISC Premier Education Series is a key industry resource for security and...

Xtralis’ iPhone app connects ADPRO surveillance system with iPhone

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...