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Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced new lines of day/night fixed analogue cameras, including box cameras and fixed dome versions, all of which provide high resolution (650 TV lines), high sensitivity with day/night function and a 16-axis matrix colour compensation function for a wider range of natural colour adjustment. Other features include automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 32x) and manual enhancement up to 512x; adaptive digital noise reduction (integratin...

The latest version of Samsung's Net-i Ware recording software features an increased recording throughput of 250mbps to provide the bandwidth required to record the latest generation of Samsung HD megapixel cameras. Version 1.33 of Net-i Ware makes it possible to achieve a real-time IP network based recording solution that can simultaneously record and playback superb quality images from VGA resolution up to the latest 3 megapixel Full HD Samsung network cameras. In fact, Net-i Ware has the powe...

Idesco is launching its energy-efficient and highly customisable Badicio 1000 controller, capable of managing a single door environment with readers on both sides of the door connected via Wiegand, RS232 or Clock & Data interfaces. Badicio customers will benefit significantly from higher volume manufacturing as well as centralised product management: updates and requested product improvements will all be performed by Idesco for customers. The result?  Significantly lessened service load...

Moxa announces that its VPort 461 and VPort 451 industrial video encoders have received the NEMA TS2 Section 2 certification, a standard that is required in intelligent transportation systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. More NEMA-certified IP video surveillance products will be released by Moxa in the coming months. The NEMA TS2 standard was established by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to define safe traffic control equipment. Section 2 contains the environ...

  This deal enhances ComNet's position in the Australasia market as a leader in optical transmission technologyComNet a leading manufacturer of Fibre Optic and Copper transmission products designed for analogue and IP networking security applications, proudly announce the signing of a new distribution deal with Allguard Consulting P/L based in Melbourne, Australia. Allguard's Managing Director, Anthony Colicchia, has established a reputation as the leading Fiber expert having worked in...

 The BSIA's ID Section members are responsible for safely and securely destroying confidential wasteThe BSIA's Information Destruction (ID) Section will be celebrating its tenth anniversary during the Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October). A decade on, the ID Section remains very much at the forefront of best practice and industry standards, when it comes to the handling and disposal of confidential waste, and the work of its members ties in with the...

 IPSA is building on its course base for supervisors, officers and trainersThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist but limited Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry as they affect members, and company contracts. IPSA is offering, within its training programme, courses not only at Port Facility Security Officer and Ship's Security Officer level, but also for manned guarding companies involved in th...

 The state-of-the-art system will be installed in a number of MegaFon's operating regions Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance outdoor wireless broadband systems, has been selected as the equipment manufacturer by MegaFon. MegaFon is one of Russia's three largest mobile service providers and the only operator in Russia that operates its own network and provides a range of services throughout the country.Proxim has won several large equipment bids with Me...

Emde will be the first non-US security practioner to serve as PresidentEduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International (ASIS), the premier organisation for security management professionals worldwide. Emde, will be the 57th President of ASIS and is the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position. He succeeds Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, who will become ASIS Chairman of the Board. In their leadership positions, both Emde and O'Hara will also serve on the...

 MOBOTIX organised a yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth for its top partnersMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an event held last month for its top partners. The exciting yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth involved two teams made up of representatives from leading partners racing for the MOBOTIX UK Cowes Experience 2011.The event coincided with the end of the MOBOTIX financial year and...

Hikvision proudly launches its newest, exciting high definition standalone series of DVRs: the DS-8100HWI-ST series. With the capability of accessing analogue cameras up to 650TVL, the DS-8100HWI-ST is ideal for applications in which high resolution surveillance is required. Venues such as financial institutions, the telecom industry, as well as transportation and utilities industries, all directly benefit from this new DVR series. It has become evident that the switch to high definition is mo...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio™ locking technology is now able to upgrade master key systems to instantly introduce access control convenience to any premises. Aperio™ uses smart technology to enable the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing for easy and cost effective expansion of mechanically locked doors. The ability to co-exist with an existing master key suite, provides end users w...

Infinova recently announced that Infinova's megapixel/IP cameras are certified and fully integrated with ipConfigure's Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM), an enterprise class video surveillance management and recording application. Through an HTML interface both users and administrators can access the system from any network computer through a secure SSL encrypted log-in."We are excited to announce the certification of Infinova and ipConfigure products," states Christopher S. Uiterw...

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 pla...

4C Security Solutions Limited is a leading developer and global provider of Mifare and DESFire (13.56Mhz) smart card, biometric and other security products through its BQT Solutions business and also quality electromechanical locking products through Magna Electronics Pte. Ltd under OEM and its YNOTLOC brand.BQT Solutions announced the release of its new OMNIpass service. The new service has been developed in Australia as a value-add for all BQT clients. OMNIpass is a secure, highly structured s...

MOBOTIX, the world's largest manufacturer of megapixel network video surveillance systems, recently unveiled a major update to MxControlCenter, its network video management platform. Focusing on operator usability, MxControlCenter 2.5 introduces a host of new features, including; saved search profiles to make user defined common search queries a single-click operation, unlimited users and groups rights management control with full action audit log, and video motion search on recorded footage to...

   Three experts from across the BSIA's membership will take part in the panelJoin the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at this year's edition of Total Workplace Management on the 11th and 12th of October. The BSIA will be exhibiting on stand B56 as well as hosting a panel aimed at helping Facilities Managers identify and make the most of the many non-security functions of their security systems. The Association's Information Destruction section will also be exhibiting for...

  Milestone's MIPS events are well-attended by surveillance industry professionals When Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, holds their events called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium), which are well attended by surveillance industry pundits and professionals. Distributors, system integrators, resellers, consultants, market analysts and the press all flock to learn about the newest offerings on the forefront of this f...

 The Avigilon surveillance system has been designed to provide video capture, transmission, recording and playbackAvigilon Corporation has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with a proposed initial public offering (the "Offering") of its common shares. The Offering will be underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by Raymond James Ltd. and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and GMP Securities L.P. Pricing of the Offering will be det...

Infinova recently announced that its V2070 makes it extremely easy for integrators to install an HD system that lets customers match the viewing flexibility of video walls in traditional systems. Since traditional matrix switchers cannot handle HD video, the V2070 lets operators have a fully functional HD control room solution with HD (1080P/720P) video inputs and 16 HD video outputs. "With no compression, there is no delay in controlling PTZ cameras, a common problem with IP cameras,&...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is announcing its new state-of-the-art imaging science, SureVision, which is making its debut at ASIS 2011. SureVision combines Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), low-light and anti-bloom capabilities into one highly intelligent technology. The result is a camera that's easy-to-install and use, and handles light nearly as well as the human eye - automatically adjusting to deliver exceptional detail and the best image possible in even the most challenging lighting condition...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its powerful network device installation tool, Device Utility 2, is now included with every Pelco IP camera and available to download. With advanced capabilities, Device Utility 2 software enables a fast track to efficient management of IP cameras and devices. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once - making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, ma...

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently announced its newest key control product solution. The KeyWatcher Touch is a powerful key control and management system that targets enterprise-level applications as well as smaller applications and KeyWatcher TrueTouch is the accompanying software, designed to run all programming, remote functions and reports. The new system will be unveiled at next month's ASIS 2011 Confer...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently the launch of the AutoVu Sharp VGA, a new license plate recognition (LPR) camera with on-board processing. This latest addition to Genetec's existing line of IP LPR cameras was engineered and designed with a specific application in mind: capturing plates of cars passing in a contained zone (i.e., the entrance of a parking lot).The Sharp VGA is a lower-cost,...

   The Panasonic i-PRO Smart HD WV-SC385, a HD network dome camera was used at GKTWChildren battling a life-threatening illness are given a magical multimedia experience at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) with the participation of Panasonic video surveillance solutions. Panasonic high-definition pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras deliver a high-definition video element for the exciting experience, which is built around the positioning and unveiling of a commemorative "star" perso...

The new IP surveillance system are managed by an open platform NVR server ViosStor VS-4008 ProStriking during the weekend and in broad daylight, a burglar entered the building housing Financial Partnership LLP in Richmond, Surrey UK, ransacked offices on both floors, and stole two laptop computers. While the burglary was in process, the company's QNAP VioStor Network Video Recorder's detection capabilities swung into action. "This is how it happened", recalled Jeyayesh Shah, Ma...

The solar-powered First Responder unit is ideal for areas with inadequate access to power and cabling FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance security, has entered into a strategic agreement with Sun Surveillance, a South Carolina-based wireless security technology provider that enables the company to bring to market a solar-powered FutureSentry First Responder unit that is ideal for areas with limited access to power or cabling. The partnership extends...

Many public and private firms still do not have procedures in place to destroy vital information The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be using the forthcoming Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October) to advise facilities managers on Information Destruction (ID) best practice and to underline the growing security, and financial, implications for organisations who fail to take rigorous and timely steps to dispose of their data. Sadly from t...

  OnSSI's Ocularis software solution is an open-architecture, IP-based video surveillance platformOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announces the partnership of Seneca 's xVault server optimised for use with Ocularis, OnSSI's flagship video surveillance software. xVault for Ocularis has been custom-configured to comply with the software's specific needs to ensure compatibility for a practical turnkey solution. Seneca p...

  Chouhan will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle EastWavestore has appointed Manoj Singh Chouhan to be its Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East. Reporting to Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore, Manoj will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle East by working closely with Wavestore's fast growing network of consultants, installers and system integrators.Manoj who has worked with...