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Morse Watchmans launches new KeyWatcher TrueTouch software for managing key control systems

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 launches enterprise-level key control and management system - KeyWatcher Touch

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...

Visionhitech employs Pixim's latest chip technology - Seawolf to power its new cameras

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 launches IP video management software XProtect Professional 8 for mid-sized installations

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’s new H.264 network encoders convert analogue camera inputs into streamed IP video data

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...

Cassidian extends CORMORANT service contract with UK Ministry of Defence

  CORMORANT voice and data solution enhances security and is trusted by professionals Cassidian announced at this year's DSEi exhibition and show that CORMORANT service contract between Cassidian and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been extended to December 2012. This deployable, modular LAN / WAN voice and data solution was originally delivered to two Royal Signals Units for use at the strategic command level. Since this initial delivery, demand for CORMORANT...

Axis' sales reflect shift in security industry from analogue to digital video surveillance

Axis Communications network video surveillance products are popular on the marketAxis is expanding its global operations and in the next few days a sales office will be opened in Mexico. Axis sees a great interest for network video in the market and by strengthening its local presence, the company will gain a better opportunity to develop the market in Central America.  Since year-end, Axis has increased its global presence with its own personnel in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and...

BSM names Honeywell’s Pro-Watch Security Management software "Best Channel Product"

Pro-Watch enables to manage access control and intrusion systems using a single software platformHoneywell's widely used Pro-Watch® Security Management software suite has been selected by top resellers as a Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) Best Channel Product.  Designed to meet the needs of a range of organisations from global enterprises to small commercial offices, Pro-Watch allows organisations to manage access control, video surveillance and intrusion systems with a single s...

Axxon Smart PRO to be displayed at ASIS 2011

Axxon software will be presented from the 19th to the 22nd of September at the ASIS 2011 conference in Orlando (Florida, USA). The video surveillance system Axxon Smart PRO will be on display at the stands of AxxonSoft technological partners IP camera producers CNB (booth 1331) and Arecont Vision (booth 3611). Booth visitors will have the chance to see for themselves how Axxon Smart PRO interacts with IP cameras. They will also learn about unique features of Axxon Smart PRO and experience ext...

CNL to deepen existing partnership with PPM

The partnership will increase interaction between CNL's IPSC and PPM's Perspective SoftwareCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces plans to deepen their existing partnership with PPM 2000 Inc., the world's leading developer of Incident Management software for corporate security departments. The expanded partnership will increase the interaction between CNL's award winning IPSecurityCenter (IPSC) and PPM 2000's Perspective Incide...

Proxim Wireless deploys Total Recall's Crime Eye Surveillance System securing the Diamond District in New York City

Total Recall supports a wide variety of remote surveillance systems providing a complete turnkey solutionProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, recently announced the deployment of Total Recall's Crime Eye Surveillance System which secures the Diamond District in New York City. The deployment uses Proxim's Tsunami 8100 MIMO radios in place of fiber optic cables to connect the cameras together and to provide communication for re...

Agent Vi releases Vi-Search and Vi-System allowing automated analysis of existing video sources

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 introduces wireless communication system Sensa-LINX for perimeter protection and surveillance

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...

AmSafe wins $45 million contract award from Boeing

AmSafe will supply barrier nets for the new KC-46A aerial refuelling tanker aircraftAmSafe® Industries, Inc., the leading provider of engineered restraint systems to the aviation, defence and specialty vehicle markets, recently announced the award from Boeing of a contract valued at approximately $45 million. Under this new contract, AmSafe will supply barrier nets for the new KC-46A aerial refuelling tanker aircraft, recently selected by the United States Air Force to replace the old...

Cassidian to provision ECTOCRYP security products for United Arab Emirates Armed Forces

Cassidian's new contract is in line with the company's mission of defending world securityCassidian announces the contract win for an agreement with Emiraje Systems LLC for the provision of ECTOCRYP cryptography products for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Command and Control System (ECCS).  Cassidian will provide ECCS with a version of the award-winning UK developed product ECTOCRYP. Under the agreement Cassidian will also work with the Emirates to support the integration of the equ...

Honeywell to demonstrate "connected buildings" security technologies at ASIS 2011

Honeywell's "connected buildings" technologies effectively integrate security with building controls systemsHoneywell's presence at ASIS 2011 in Orlando will be marked by a focus on technologies that create "connected buildings" facilities that can streamline operations by integrating security with building control systems. Among the highlighted technologies will be software that allows dealers and integrators to more easily fold video surveillance into building sy...

Thales wins contract with Malaysian Army for advanced vehicle system integration

Thales will provide electronic system integration for 257 armoured-wheeled vehiclesThales has been awarded a major contract for the integration of an advanced open vehicle electronic architecture system for the 257 new 8x8  armoured-wheeled vehicles of the Malaysian Army. Thales acts as a subcontractor of DEFTECH (DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd), the local company selected by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence for the design, development and manufacturing of the vehicles.This contra...

SANS confirms 12 speakers for European Digital Forensics and Incident Response Summit

Andrew Sheldon, James Lyne, and David Stubley are among the twelve speakersSANS Institute has announced its final roster of speakers presenting at the annual European Digital Forensics and Incident Response Summit this September over the 21st and 22nd at the Thistle Hotel Marble Arch. SANS has added Andrew Sheldon, a pioneer in areas of Remote Forensics and Triage; James Lyne, nicknamed the Mcguyver of Infosec by the BBC, and David Stubley, a Director with 7 Elements, a respected security con...

ASSA ABLOY launches Securitron’s digital entry systems at ASIS 2011

  Securitron digital entry systems include DK-36 Keypad Controller, DK-37 Digital Keypad and DK-38 Digital KeypadAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY is expanding its range of Securitron digital entry systems with the introduction of its DK-36 Keypad Controller, DK-37 Digital Keypad and DK-38 Digital Keypad. The new models are easy to install, easy to program and easy to use. The Securitron DK-36 is a heavy-duty keypad controller that allows keypads to communicate with access control systems...

ASSA ABLOY displays Securitron’s power supplies for access control devices at ASIS 2011

 Securitron ICPT transfers power between a door and latch side to operate the electronic locking deviceAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY is displaying its Securitron AccuPower Series of switching power supplies, designed to protect and maximize the performance of all access control devices. The company is also previewing its Securitron Inductive Coupling Power Transfer (ICPT), an innovative device that transfers contactless power between a door and the latch side of its frame without the need for...

SARGENT showcases its physical access solutions at ASIS 2011

  SARGENT's SE LP10 line leverages HID Global's new Secure Identity Object digital credential technology At ASIS 2011, SARGENT is showcasing its newest solutions for secure physical access projects that must comply with Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standards under Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201. The new SE LP10 product line supports SP 800-116 Uncontrolled Security Areas and works with HID Global's pivCLASS Authentication Module and Validation Server t...

ASSA ABLOY and SARGENT exhibit Harmony H1 and H2 Series Exit Devices at ASIS 2011

Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices are with 56- electric latch retraction SARGENT Manufacturing Company a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door closers, and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, will be exhibiting its Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices with 56- electric latch retraction, which brings fast, quiet operation to high-traffic egress doors. Offered in ET trim as well as a variety of pull trims, 56- electric latch retraction ensures fast, quiet operation as w...

PSIA appoints Larry Lien as its new Chairman and Marine Drive as Vice Chairman

  Lien will work with the PSIA Board to develop strategies that maintain the organisation's leadership positionThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, recently announced it has elected Larry Lien of Proximex as its new Chairman and Marine Drive of Honeywell as Vice Chairman."We are pleased to have two extremely strong individuals help lead our initiat...

16th annual Securing New Ground Conference shares ideas on future trends and opportunities in the security industry

  The Securing New Ground Conference will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on 1-2 November 2011 The 16th annual Securing New Ground Conference, hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is a unique forum bringing together leading investors, executives and end users in the security industry. Held this year 1-2 November at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, the conference focuses on the business of security and on identifying business trends and oppor...

Cassidian's technology chosen for Pope's visit to Spain for World Youth Day

  Cassidian's technology guaranteed the safety of the Pope and more than 1.5 million visitors• SIRDEE system ensured network availability in all sensitive locations despite demanding requirements. • Number of SIRDEE network users more than doubled during peak times. • Cassidian and Telefónica provided network maintenance services for the user organisations and 24/24 hour emergency support. During the World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, the Spanish Police forces relie...

mobiDEOS appoints former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor

  Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS has added former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor, contributing industry knowledge and years of experience as the company intensifies its law enforcement strategy. Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets. Mr. Cercone, a graduate of the FBI National Academy i...

Tri-Ed/Northern Video CEO wins 2011 Lippert Award for excellent contributions to the security industry

  Steven Roth will receive the award at 2011 Security Week Gala on 2 November 2011Steven Roth, CEO, Tri-Ed/Northern Video has been unanimously selected as the 2011 Lippert Award winner by a panel of past award recipients. The George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which was first presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in 1989, recognises outstanding contributions to SIA and the security industry.A former member of the SIA board of directors, Roth began his career in the a...

Raytec to exhibit their WARRIOR II range of ATEX rated LED lighting at Safety and Security Asia 2011

 The WARRIOR II units deliver maximum security and safety for all zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous environmentsCCTV lighting specialists Raytec will showcase their WARRIOR II range of ATEX rated, explosion protected, LED lighting at the ‘Safety and Security Asia' exhibition, Singapore. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the low energy WARRIOR II units are designed to deliver the highest levels of security and safety for all zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous environments. The illum...

Nortech takes part in Traders Warehouse Security Distribution Open Day

The event was a great opportunity to see Nortech's excellent Access Control product first handNortech were thrilled to be taking part in the "Traders Warehouse Security Distribution Open Day" on the 6th and 8th September at their offices on Pride Park, Derby. Traders Warehouse is a proud Nortech distributor, seeing the value in Access Control equipment that is easy to install, packed with features and inclusive of professional Norpass3 software as standard. The event was a great oppor...

Morse Watchmans to promote its new KeyWatcher Touch at ASIS with iPod giveaway

 Morse Watchman's new KeyWatcher Touch features breakthrough touchscreen functionalityVisitors to this year's ASIS Conference and Trade Show at the Orlando County Convention Center can "Get the Touch!" at the Morse Watchmans booth and have a chance to win an Apple® iPod Touch. The promotion helps launch Morse Watchmans' new KeyWatcher® Touch key control and management system, featuring breakthrough touchscreen functionality and enhanced TrueTouch client software. "The...