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Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), is pleased to introduce its new easy to install and operate PT-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) supplied pre-installed with the latest version of Wavestore’s Video Management Software. Wavestore’s PT-Series NVRs are designed to offer a robust and reliable recording, management, and control solution for a host of security and video surveillance projects. Wi...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, will showcase its citywide safety solutions for law enforcement at the 31st annual Police Security Expo to be held June 27-28, at the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey. Total Recall Corporation’s PSE Booth 1737 will feature its newest CrimeEye product: a 180-degree video surveillance unit that offers a panoramic view. “For more than three decades, Total Recall Corporation has been committed to developing techno...

Thomas Lausten assumes responsibility as the new CEO of MOBOTIX. On March 27, 2017, the supervisory board has appointed Thomas Lausten as new Chief Executive Officer.  This "rounds-out" the management board composed of Dr. Oliver Gabel (CTO), Dr. Tristan Haage (CSO) and Klaus Kiener (CFO). Lausten has both corporate and medium-sized business experience. He was responsible as Global Sales Director at Siemens, as well as the Managing Director of the Nordic region in ADI Global Distribution.&...

At IFSEC International 2017, pioneering facial recognition specialist Aurora will unveil its latest next-generation technology development: FaceSentinel LR, a long-range sensor that extends Aurora’s industry-leading near infrared capabilities to a wider range of distances, making it suitable for applications such as queue management, surveillance, and VIP identification. The specialist biometric imaging and illumination technology is designed to work with the latest versions of Aurora&rsqu...

Implementing a professional Video Management System (VMS) for small and medium business (SMB) applications is now more convenient and economically practical with the introduction of VideoXpert Professional from Pelco by Schneider Electric. VideoXpert Professional is designed for small to medium-sized installations with easy plug-and-play installation, complete with IT-friendly Windows and an intuitive interface for ease of operation. “Control with Confidence” demo license To help c...

Hanwha Techwin America announced that its flagship camera line, Wisenet X, is now certified with Genetec™ Security Center 5.6 SR1 utilising H.265 and WiseStream technology. H.265, also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), is a codec that was used only in the broadcast industry, but the demand for higher megapixel cameras and resolution was the driving force that introduced this technology into security surveillance. With the certification of Hanwha’s megapixel cameras suppo...

The ability to detect incidents and keep traffic on the move has been significantly enhanced as a result of the announcement that Sprinx Technologies’ Automatic Incident Detection and Traffic Data Collection (AID) application is now able to run on-board all Hanwha Techwin Wisenet X H.265 cameras. AID solutions utilise intelligent image processing to quickly alert operators about traffic incidents and queuing, and at the same time enable statistical data such as vehicle classification, cou...

Axis announces enhancements to its Zipstream compression technology to support the increased data streaming and storage demands of 360-degree panoramic cameras and 4K resolution. Zipstream ensures that important forensic details of video footage are maintained, while minimising bandwidth and storage requirements by an average of 50% or more. Axis also announces two new domes that include the enhanced Zipstream, offering cost effective, 360-degree, high-resolution coverage. Customer demands for...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced the appointment of Dan Hindman to the role of Vice President of Sales EMEA and Eran Noam to Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships. Expanding EMEA market share Dan Hindman joins Qognify as VP Sales of EMEA, and a member of the Qognify Leadership Team. An accomplished international executive with more than 29 years’ experience, Dan held senior sales, marketing and operations management p...

For the first time with MxSwitch, MOBOTIX offers a 4-way PoE+ switch with auxiliary functions. The compact dimensions of the top-hat rail module make it easy to quickly install into any electrical cabinet. MOBOTIX’s new MxSwitch can be used to directly connect and power up to four MOBOTIX Door Stations, cameras or other PoEPoE+ devices. In addition to four PoE+ ports with a total maximum output of 75 watts and the uplink port with no PoE power supply, MxSwitch offers further technical fea...

As part of the recently arranged agreement between Genetec and MOBOTIX, various MOBOTIX camera lines will be officially supported in the new Security Center 5.6. Along with the extensive support of the MxPEG codec, many other unique MOBOTIX functions are available, such as virtual PTZ, various image settings, events from MxAnalytics, video motion, digital inputs and outputs as well as audio inputs and outputs. The first successful example is the application of MOBOTIX and Genetec by SecureWatch...

Winsted Corporation, a provider of control room console solutions, announces the promotion of Rusty Hellen into the role of southeast regional sales manager. Rusty previously worked for Winsted in the role of sales manager for the Winsted Custom Division, which he held for the past eight years. In his new position, Rusty will be responsible for managing Winsted’s dealer network in the southeast region of the U.S. Rusty will be based in Atlanta and work with dealers that service the securi...

Arecont Vision®, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the opening of their new Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Arecont sales growth “Arecont Vision has experienced tremendous sales growth across the Middle East, Africa, and India,” said Sanjit Bardhan, Vice President, Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent. “With our new facilities in Dubai, we will be able to provid...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, will showcase its advanced video technology during IFSEC International 2017, being held between June 20-22, 2017, at ExCeL London. Oncam will demonstrate its award-winning 360-degree technology and product line with Milestone Systems at Stand E750. Oncam Evolution cameras Oncam Evolution 05 and 12 360-degree cameras, along with patented dewarping software, ensure that security personnel can view the entire scen...

Attendees at this year’s IFSEC International will have the opportunity to experience a number of new and innovative cameras from Pelco by Schneider Electric (Stand D800). Headlining these advanced solutions are the company’s ExSite™ Enhanced Explosion-Proof cameras which are engineered to survive in the most demanding environments, and Optera Panoramic Multi-Sensor Cameras that are integrated with the industry’s leading VMS providers to deliver panomersive HD imaging that...

Avigilon Corporation, provider of security solutions, today announced it will preview the new Avigilon H4 Thermal camera line at IFSEC 2017. The Avigilon H4 Thermal camera line provides exceptional detection and performance with the combination of thermal imaging and Avigilon’s patented self-learning video analytics. Operating beyond the visible spectrum, the H4 Thermal camera line is designed to detect the movement of people and vehicles even in areas with poor visibility, challenging li...

Promise Technology, a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, announces that its Vess A-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are certified for use with Bosch Video Management System software (BVMS). Certifying Vess A-Series NVRs with the BVMS strengthens the companies’ partnership and offers customers an optimised solution that has been tested to deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability. Extensive documentation of the testing results is available and...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the appointment of its new Marketing Manager, Francesca Meyrick. As well as heading up TDSi’s marketing division, Francesca will be working closely with the company’s distribution and installation partners to support and enhance growth strategies, both in the UK and internationally. Francesca’s appointment is a key one for TDSi, as Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are excited to welcome Francesca to the TDSi tea...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware, and components, announces the release of Valerus 1.2, the latest version of its popular video management software. With the latest release, Valerus further enhances the simple, completely hassle-free user experience that the software has been designed to deliver. Valerus 1.2 features 1) Three powerful search options help find recorded video evidence as quickly as possible. Thumbnail S...

As part of a strategic plan to focus and invest in the Electronic Security market, Stratus Technologies Inc., the provider of continuous availability solutions, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Business Development Manager, UK, and Europe. Duncan will be working closely with system integrators, technology partners, consultants and end-users operating within the Electronic Security market to identify new sales opportunities for the Stratus continuous availability software solution, everRun Enterpri...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be demonstrating the latest IPSecurityCenter PSIM capabilities at IFSEC International, including the use of drones to help increase situational awareness, integration, and management of vast estates of sensors, systems, and devices as well as a wide range of enhancements to enable large-scale federated systems to support critical national infrastructure. IPSecurityCenter The need for large scale CCTV cov...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has launched an Upgrade Bundles initiative. Designed to eliminate reoccurring annual upgrade charges that are common place in the VMS market, the Upgrade Bundles initiative provides Wavestore’s Partners and end-users with the flexibility to upgrade Wavestore’s VMS at any time to take advantage of the latest features, integrations and functionality; all without being tied into often expensive...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has released its most technologically advanced CrimeEye unit yet, the CrimeEye-RD-2 with a 180-degree camera option. This new unit provides for expansive panoramic views and even more robust lighting features. CrimeEye-RD-2 new feature The CrimeEye-RD-2 now features an optional Axis Q3708-PVE fixed-dome camera with multiple sensors, resulting in a 180-degree panoramic view. Although the unit has three sensors, it only uses one IP add...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R2. Milestone meets the increasing demand for connected business and video systems by releasing three new products – XProtect Essential+; XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These new products cover installations from a few to thousands of cameras. All the products fully support hardware acceleration, where system performance can be boosted just by adding a suppo...

Edesix, a manufacturer of body worn camera solutions, will be launching a range of new products at IFSEC 2017, all designed to enhance security and the protection of staff. VideoTag series Edesix’s VideoTag Series, the VT-100 and VT-50, are its smallest, lightest, and most discreet incident recorders to date and are proven to deter aggression, protect staff, and provide secure evidential-quality footage on demand. Designed for less frequent use than Edesix’s VideoBadge body worn c...

Hikvision, the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will be exhibiting the latest in surveillance technology at IFSEC International 2017 on 20-22 June at the ExCel Centre in London. The theme of this year’s stand will be Pioneering AI Technology for Video Surveillance. The event is the largest security exhibition in Europe, and welcomes everyone in the security industry from manufacturers to end users. Hikvisions latest products This will be a showcase of Hik...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce the new 12-port, 10G unmanaged switch - LNX-1202G-10G-SFP. Ethernet-ready, industrial-grade equipment The LNX-1202G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security...

ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is a sponsor of IFSEC International 2017 in London, 20-22 June, 2017, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s event. Deploying exciting and innovative solutions “Trade shows like IFSEC International give the security community the opportu...

Tamron Co., Ltd., an integrated optics manufacturer in the security/surveillance equipment industry, announces the release of a 3-mega-pixel 1/2.7” 2.7-13mm F/1.4 vari-focal lens (Model: M13VG2713IR) that supports high resolution throughout the visual and the near-IR spectrum. Imagers are migrating toward higher resolution as high-quality images are required for security applications; high-end mega-pixel cameras are increasingly put to night-time surveillance use. Addressing the growing n...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is once again the No. 1 global VMS vendor by company revenue in market research from business intelligence provider IHS Markit (NASDAQ: INFO). Milestone Systems receives this top ranking for the ninth year running. Milestone Systems not only retained the number one global position but also holds the number one spot in both Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific (APAC) and ranks number three in America...