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Oncam expands global reach, adds key leaders to executive team to meet demand for 360-degree IP camera technologies

Ian Compton has been named Vice President of Sales, EMEA and David Wedel VP of Sales, America’s division Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree technology, announced recently it has expanded its global market strategy in response to increased demand for the company’s suite of 360-degree IP camera technologies and added key leaders to its executive team to address continued growth. Expanding product portfolio  A leader in the development of 360-degree vide...

Version 6.04 of Kantech EntraPass Go mobile security management system released

Tyco Security Products has announced the release of version 6.04 of Kantech’s EntraPass security management system featuring a redesign of the EntraPass Go mobile app that streamlines security tasks to bring together door controls, live video and intrusion on a single, simple-to-manage home screen. Managing various day-to-day security tasks is made easier under EntraPass Go’s new side bar and home page including the addition of intrusion operations for arming and disarming partition...

Raytec Design App makes lighting design simpler for video surveillance applications

Raytec are delighted to unveil the new Raytec Design App – a first of its kind app to make lighting design for video surveillance applications simple, quick and easy, and simplify the product selection process. “With the new Raytec Design App it has never been easier to add lighting to video surveillance systems.” says David Lambert, Raytec’s Managing Director (Joint). “It puts an incredibly user-friendly lighting design tool at our customers’ fingertips, giv...

BSI receives accreditation from UKAS for new ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 Standards

The revised version of the standards feature a new high level structure which includes common text, terms and definitions BSI, the business standards company, has become one of the first certification bodies to receive the official UK accreditation status from The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the new Environmental Management Systems Standard, ISO 14001:2015 and the new Quality Management Systems Standard, ISO 9001:2015. This adds to BSI’s previous accr...

ISCON Imaging to highlight FocusScan screening solutions at Secured Cities Conference 2015

ISCON to discuss on expanding market awareness for campus, government and healthcare applications at the event ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, will discuss its expanded focus into campus, government and healthcare markets during the Secured Cities Conference from November 10th-12th, 2015, in Houston. During the event, ISCON will also highlight its patented FocusScan™ solutions at booth 324. FocusScan & SecureSc...

eneo's new network component range to support its IP video product portfolio

eneo, the German CCTV manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of its new network component range. Designed to complement the eneo IP video product portfolio, the range comprises managed PoE switches, media converters, PoE injectors and PoE extenders, and is ideal for completing any IP CCTV deployment. Martin Morris, eneo Business Development Manager UK & Ireland, explains the range. “The eneo Managed PoE Switches have 8 or 16 fast Ethernet ports (EPS-1008/1016) providing 30 wa...

QNAP free Qmedia app available for Roku players and Roku TV models

QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently announced the free Qmedia app available for Roku® players and Roku TV models, allowing users to easily stream photos, music and videos from their QNAP NAS devices to home TV through QNAP’s DLNA Server function. Coupled with the support for video transcoding and hardware acceleration, users can enjoy a better, smooth viewing experience of their rich multimedia collections. “We are glad for Qmedia to be one of the streaming channels in Roku Channel...

BCDVideo expands SuperNova Series with new BCD228 video server

BCDVideo announced the BCD228 video server as the newest edition to its SuperNova Series. Capable of supporting up to 224TB in a mere 2U of rack space, the BCD228 is the highest-density video storage server in the world. But this is so much more than how many drives bays can fit in a chassis. This is a superior-performing machine, capable of supporting hundreds of camera streams, with built-in intelligent power management capabilities at both the CPU and chassis level. The BCD228 is built with e...

Fibar Group introduces Fibaro Intercom – WiFi enabled security and communication device

Fibar Group, a leading manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation system, introduces the FIBARO INTERCOM, a Wi-Fi enabled security and communication device that lets users identify visitors and speak with them, even when they’re away from home. It will be offered in two models: doorbell/entry phone and indoor intercom. Ideal security solution This modern-looking, high-gloss device can be placed anywhere near the front door, gate or inside the house. It provides a 180-degree, h...

Sharad Shekhar appointed CEO of Pelco by Schneider Electric

Prior to this role, Shekhar held a variety of responsibilities across different functions, including Strategy Pelco by Schneider Electric, a fully owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric, announced the appointment of Sharad Shekhar as Chief Executive Officer. Based at Pelco Headquarters in Clovis, California, Shekhar is responsible for the entire global video business.    Extensive general management experience “Sharad brings more than a decade of global busin...

Geutebruck expands 4K Ultra HD IP camera range

Demand is high for high-resolution images that provide a maximum level of detail, whether for shops, stadiums or public spaces. As a result Geutebruck has been extending its 4K Ultra HD IP camera range. 30 frames per second and 8 megapixels per image ensure that users can see every detail. Hence end users can identify the driver and license plate of the vehicle that damaged another car in the parking lot or when returning goods they can prove to the sender that the scratches did not happen on th...

Seagate exhibits world’s first 8TB surveillance HDD at China Public Security Expo (CPSE) 2015

The Surveillance HDD is tailor made for surveillance storage to keep systems in the field longer Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, announced recently at the China Public Security Expo (CPSE) 2015 in Shenzhen, China the world’s first 8TB surveillance hard drive disk (HDD), the largest drive of its kind for surveillance applications in the industry. Targeting surveillance system integrators, end users and system installers, the Seagate® S...

Universal Protection Service acquires ABM Security Business for $131 million

The transaction was valued at a pre-tax level of $131 million Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired the ABM Security Business, a division of ABM. The acquisition further expands the largest and fastest growing American-owned security company. The transaction was valued at a pre-tax level of $131 million. Part of long-term strategic plan Ba...

Veracity expands UK sales team with Geoff Gritton, continuing company's 10 year growth

Veracity celebrated its 10th anniversary in October, and has grown from 3 to 50 staff with four offices across the UK & US Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, has announced an expansion of its sales team to help it meet increased demand from international customers and partners. Previous role & responsibilities Veracity welcomes Geoff Gritton, an experienced...

Tamron M12ZG34X15IRPF - motorised large zoom-ratio (34x) zoom lens

Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan, an integrated optics manufacturer and leader in the security / surveillance equipment industry, announces the release of a 1/2" 15-510mm F/3.0 Motorised Large Zoom-Ratio (34X) Zoom Lens (Model: M12ZG34X15IRPF). Development concept C-mount box-type cameras are in strong demand for day-and-night remote surveillance applications that monitor every corner of a wide area: border protection, water front / coastal safety, forest guard, and safety / protection at crit...

QNAP HS-251+ silent NAS device with powerful integrated graphics

QNAP® Systems Inc. recently announced the release of the latest addition to its Silent NAS series, the more advanced HS-251+ with a quad-core Intel® Celeron® 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM, and powerful integrated graphics. It is designed as a home NAS for entertainment, and supports a wide range of multimedia applications, HDMI connectivity for local playback, real-time and offline video transcoding, and scalability to accommodate large HD media collections. Housed within a stylish...

Vanderbilt announces Peter Mueller as Chief Information Officer and Rickard Hammarberg as Sales Hub Head for Sweden

Peter and Rickard will help Vanderbilt in its mission to expand presence in the security industry Vanderbilt International, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has strengthened its senior management team with two key appointments. Peter Mueller has joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer and executive committee member, while Rickard Hammarberg will take on the role of Sales Hub Head for Sweden. Identifying new areas Mueller’s...

Axis Communications names Razberi as 2015 Technology Partner of the Year for CALA region

The award highlights the work that has been achieved through the partnership between Razberi and Axis in the region Razberi Technologies has been named the 2015 Technology Partner of the Year for the Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region by Axis Communications, the global leader in IP network surveillance equipment. Razberi was honoured during the tenth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Oct. 14-16. The award highlights the...

Vidsys and Edesix enter into strategic technology partnership

Vidsys will demonstrate the integration of body camera technology at Secured Cities in Houston Vidsys, Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software platform, and Edesix Ltd, a leading manufacturer of body-worn camera solutions, recently announced a strategic technology partnership. This alliance will offer an integrated, joint-solution between Edesix’s VideoBadge (VB-300) and Vidsys real-time situation management software. This collaboration will be a va...

CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS 2015: ‘Unlimited Innovation’ theme

The 2015 edition will be the unmissable meeting place for the whole Digital Security industry Created 30 years ago, CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS is recognised as the global event secure solutions industry leader for payment, identification and mobility. The 2015 edition is on the theme of “Unlimited Innovation”. It illustrates perfectly the constant innovation of this industry. The event will run from the 17th - 19th of November, and will welcome 400+ exhibitors...

Smanos participates in the UK National Home Security Month

smanos is taking an active part in NHSM and offering its intruder alarm kits through Maplin stores Smart home and DIY security expert smanos is pleased to be participating in the UK’s National Home Security Month (NHSM). Organised by leading suppliers of home security systems, the programme of events and promotions is designed to create awareness around the importance of home security and safety. Tips and tricks for safety In addition to a number of headline sponsors,...

Connect ONE SmartTest and SmartShow help systems integrators navigate IoT with ease

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, helps systems integrators expertly navigate the emerging Internet of Things (loT) with SmartTest™ and SmartShow™ features built into the cloud-hosted offering. According to the latest industry research and projections, 69 percent of homeowners plan to buy an in-home device in the next five years. In addition, Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices and objects will be connected...

Exar RS-232 transceivers offer adjustable low voltage interface

Exar Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, announces a family of RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232) transceivers designed to operate from 3V to 5.5V supplies. The XR32220, XR32430 and XR32431 include an adjustable low voltage logic interface that simplifies their use in low voltage and multi-voltage systems. Eliminates the need for a level shifter/translator In many applications, RS-232 transceivers interface with UARTs, MCUs and other logic devices op...

OffSite Vision to showcase EmergenZ Real-time Security & Safety Solutions at ISC East 2015

OSVH real-time, cloud-based solutions identify location of people and high-value assets from anywhere at any time OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show, the east coast’s largest security show that will bring together the top security professionals in the industry. The ISC East show will take place from November 18th – November 19th 201...

Total Recall to showcase CrimeEye citywide surveillance solutions at IACP 2015 in Chicago

Total Recall will also showcase CrimeEye –RD rapid deployment video surveillance field unit Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye® line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting new product technologies and solutions at the 122nd Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition this October in Chicago. “The law enf...

Imaging Source industrial cameras with Sony HD WDR Sensor IMX174 now available

The Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of machine vision cameras, has just announced the immediate availability of new industrial cameras with the Sony Full HD WDR Sensor IMX174. Exceptional imaging quality These cameras stand out with their exceptional imaging quality and high light sensitivity with which images of even weak fluorescing substances can be captured. Cameras are delivered in compact, robust industrial housing with C/CS- or S-Mount and are available as GigE (PoE) and U...

Canon, Samsung SDS and CAME to debut at All-over-IP Expo 2015 in Moscow

The IP companies will showcase latest product portfolios and insight on the latest technologies and market trends Alongside the world class speakers and industry leading exhibitors, All-over-IP Expo 2015 introduces Canon Europe, Samsung SDS and CAME Group debuting at the show this year in Moscow. Canon Europe At All-over-IP Expo 2015, Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, will show its latest network cameras and their difference through demonstrations as part of...

VideogeniX uSwitchPro with customisable GPIO inputs for remote security control

For those who want to “Stay Connected and Take Control” of anything anywhere, including their network and IP devices, VideogeniX has introduced uSwitchPro™. This is an advanced version of its popular uSwitch™ 2 channel IP relay, which comes with a new design and adds user-customisable GPIO inputs and the ability to activate other uSwitch IP relays locally or remotely on any network. Automatically builds a control web page Simple to use, uSwitchPro automatically builds a...

OffSite Vision Holdings EmergenZ Evacuation prepares facilities for emergency situations

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced the launch of EmergenZ™ Evacuation, a new product that allows emergency responders and security personnel the ability to account for people during evacuation events by knowing who is left in the building and their location. EmergenZ™ Evacuation allows responders to access real-time location data 24/7 that is never static. Responders can quickly identify and account for eve...

Sony SNC toolbox mobile app offers easy video security camera setup tool for installers

Sony has just released its new SNC toolbox mobile, a convenient app that provides a simpler and smarter video security camera setup tool for installers. This innovative installation tool displays live camera images via a plug-in Wi-Fi dongle on the camera, to a smartphone or tablet, and allows the installer to easily adjust field of view and focus. With no need to carry a laptop or installation monitor up the ladder, and no trailing cables, basic installation can easily be done by one person, ul...