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The two new economically priced DVRs are apt for smaller scale applications Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of  video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, debuted two new DVRs here at ASIS 2012. The SRD-1640 16 channel and SRD-840 eight channel stand-alone DVRs feature high quality CIF recording in real time, across all channels as well as the latest technology for web access and remote monitoring. Offered at an attractiv...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a USA-based manufacturer and a leading provider of fibre optic and Ethernet network solutions has introduced a new eighteen port hardened managed Ethernet switch. The ComNet CNGE2FE16MS is an environmentally hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is compliant with UL standards EN60950-1 and UL Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D for Hazardous Locations. This is the first switch from ComNet that meets the standards set for use in industrial a...

Martin Gren has 19 years of engineering and entrepreneurial experience Martin Gren, co-founder of Axis Communications and IP camera inventor and pioneer celebrates his 50th birthday on Saturday. A company visionary, Martin Gren has had 19 years of engineering and entrepreneurial experience and is currently a member of the board of Axis AB, the Swedish parent company. Over the years, Mr Gren has been the driving force behind several of Axis' new business and flagship products...

Agent Vi will launch an immediate expansion plan in North America, with hiring of local sales personnel Motorola Solutions, Inc. through its strategic investment arm Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, together with Israeli-based investment firm Indigo Strategic Partners, co-led an investment in Agent Video Intelligence Ltd. (Agent Vi), a leading provider of video analytics solutions worldwide. The funds will be used for expansion of Agent Vi’s global sales and marketing...

Videcon's Concept Pro DVR VXH264 has been integrated with the Gemini control room platform Bold Communications has added the popular Concept Pro range of DVRs from Videcon to the Gemini CCTV alarm monitoring platform.  Gemini is well established in the UK alarm and CCTV receiving markets, providing a unified management and automation solution for video, alarms, access control and lone worker protection.  The Concept Pro DVR VXH264 has been integrated with the Gemini...

The award function took place at the Hearthrow Marriott Hotel on 5th September Mayflex, the leading distributor of networking, infrastructure and electronic security products, has been recognised as Distributor of the Year by Milestone Systems. The awards took place at the Milestone MPOP Conference held at the Heathrow Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 5th September. Milestone Systems is a global leader and developer of open platform software for managing IP network-based video sur...

QNAP Systems, Inc. officially launched its latest business-class TS-x69L series Turbo NAS. The new TS-x69L series, available in 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8-drive versions, is powered by a high performance dual-core IntelAtom processor, equipped with 1GB DDR3 RAM, which can be upgraded to 3GB optionally. With support for SATA 2.5", 3.5" HDD and SSD up to 4TB, and with dual USB 3.0 ports for high-speed backup, the TS-x69L NAS series is compatible with Microsoft Windows OS, Linux/UNIX, and the latest Mac OS...

Middle Atlantic provides ergonomic ViewPoint Consoles as part of the GSOC solution Middle Atlantic Products announced recently at ASIS 2012 that its workstations, video mounting solutions and rack systems will be included in General Dynamics Information Technology’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) solution and Customer Integration Lab. The GSOC solution integrates multiple, third-party security technologies to provide a cost effective and scalable security solu...

For the first time in the city of Kolkata, the Advantage Line was formally introduced and showcased to an audience of 60 invited guests, consisting mainly of system integrators, consultants, business partners and end-users. Held in the grand Hyatt Regency Hotel, participants of the event were treated to some impressive presentations and demonstrations by the Bosch team. The product segments introduced were focused mainly on the Video Systems and Fire Security Systems; Video Systems included IP...

Ingersoll Rand will host on Sep 11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre Building on its successful on-the-road training events held in more than 20 cities across the U.S., Ingersoll Rand will bring its smart technologies training session to ASIS, beginning Sept. 11 at 8:00 a.m. in Room # 120B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC). The two hour Electronic Access Control Learning Event consists of comprehensive technology and product training, including a kick-off from In...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of a number of new key integrations for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter. IPSecurityCenter already integrates with some of biggest names in security systems in the world, including access control, video management, geospatial information systems, video analytics, perimeter detection systems and a host of other technologies. The latest additions to the IPSecurityCenter...

Unprecedented sales of the SeeSense IK-HR1P “CS” compact full HD camera, has led the company to manufacture a second and improved batch of this unique upgraded version of the Toshiba IK-HR1S camera. The new front of the SeeSense version of the camera includes major flare related refinements to the sensor mask to reduce any non-image forming light contamination of the sensor. Additionally the casting surface is chemically blacked to minimise internal reflections between the lens and...

The integration will provide full-frame-rate live and recorded playback of MOBOTIX video OnSSI, announces enhanced integration of its flagship Ocularis IP video and security platform with the full line of MOBOTIX high-resolution video surveillance cameras. The heightened integration will provide smoother, full-frame-rate live and recorded playback of MOBOTIX video, lower bandwidth and storage requirements, and improved management of MOBOTIX video streams with Ocularis features...

Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS 2012 G4S, a global provider of integrated security solutions will give away iPads to 10 attendees at the ASIS 2012 show. Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia. “Our iPad promotion at ASIS has proven itself to be a fun way to educate attendees about G4S and the broad range of produ...

Raytec's VARIO helps cameras produce superior night images and generates longer illumination distances VARIO, the latest lighting development from Raytec, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Security Excellence Awards, for ‘Security Innovation of the Year’. Already a finalist for the Detektor Awards, VARIO is a significant step forward for lighting in the security industry. It not only changes the way that security professionals design and specify lighting,...

The existing Guide Infrared IR518 Monocular series of Thermal Imaging Handheld cameras will shortly be released with some very exciting new enhanced features. The new features include: User adjustable colour palette User adjustable on/off reticle User adjustable auto standby time setting Energy Alarm for Auto Detection/Tracking of hot objects The most existing key features of the cameras is 50Hz, with adjustable focus, recoding of live video and still image capture and 2 years warranty...

AirLive's new IP cameras use a Fish Eye lens that enables a 360 degree view AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, will showcase its newest Fish Eye IP cameras at Security Essen exhibition 2012, from Sept. 25-29th (Messe Essen, Hal7, booth: 915). AirLive new IP cameras use a Fish Eye lens that enables a 360 degree security view. These 360 security cameras use megapixel resolution to create a high definition image which en...

The new version of Ocularis, OnSSI’s flagship surveillance and security platform, focuses on system-wide administration and optimised hardware utilisation. The new version of Ocularis introduces automatic licensing, a huge time-saver for system administrators and overall cost-saver. Now, the system administrator is free to connect and replace cameras – which are immediately fully operational – whenever convenient. System-wide administration is further enhanced with a brand-new...

The training center is equipped with a variety of Bosch security and communication products Customers can now receive training from the newly established Bosch Security Training Center (BOSTA) which is located at the Liberty Square Building on Silom Road in Bangkok. This centre, which seats approximately 50 people, is well-equipped with a variety of latest Bosch security and communication products to provide customers a hands-on and realistic training experience. Sivakumar P...

The certification is for security professionals to validate their expertise in IP video surveillance The first of Axis Communications' partners have passed the world's first professional network video certification launched by Axis Communications Academy in the UK in May 2012. The certification is open to security professionals who want to validate their expertise and knowledge in IP video surveillance. It is also now a requirement to achieve and maintain Solution Partner sta...

NICE Systems  recently announced the introduction of its new release of the NICE Inform multimedia incident information management solution. The new release of NICE Inform builds on NICE’s advanced capabilities by giving security control centers and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) the ability to integrate text, video and voice recordings from third party capture platforms into holistic incident timelines. This differentiating technology reinforces NICE’s support of Next G...

MIPS took place between 24th to 27th April 2012 in Moscow The 18th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) once again confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security and fire safety industry in Eastern Europe and Russia. MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market. The event took place on 24-27 April 2012, at the Expoce...

Hytera tours Brazil from July 17th through July 26th 2012 In 2012, Hytera continues its expansion strategy by showcasing the brand and the solutions it has to offer by participating in the most relevant events in the market, this time in Brazil. From July 17th through July 26th 2012, Hytera toured Brazil and shared with different audiences the latest systems, products and advancements in the professional radio communications world. Hytera at the TETRA MOU Events in Recife and...

IQinVision's popular IQeye camera models have received the UL Listed status IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that all of its most popular IQeye camera models have achieved UL Listed status in the US and Canada. The UL listing means Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) found that representative product samples met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's own published standards fo...

CCTV is the most obvious place to turn in the search for technical Police support Marking the first anniversary of the riots and looting that affected cities across the UK, it is becoming increasingly apparent to those at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) that electronic security systems - particularly CCTV - are playing a more prominent role in maintaining a safe and lawful public environment. As reported by the BBC, cuts in public spending have left Police fo...

SeeSense announced recently that it has further enhanced its range of miniature camera solutions. SeeSense MD Nigel Paine said, “Success and steady growth has enabled us to take the company forward again.  Our specialist technical and optical knowledge has already provided many of our customers with innovative and cost effective miniature camera solutions. We are known as official distributors of the excellent range of Toshiba miniature cameras but in fact SeeSense has always worked t...

SANTEC has extended its portfolio by a new speed dome. Model VDC-727-IR-WM is a fast, compact pan/tilt colour speed dome with a built-in motor zoom lens. The innovative characteristic of this speed dome is its integrated IR LED illuminator with a range of up to 100m. The IR illuminator has a specific optics which automatically adjusts to the selected zoom area of the camera. Hence the scene is perfectly illuminated. The built-in lens has a focal length of 3.5 to 94.5 mm. Image resolution is at 5...

Samsung Techwin adds Kerby Long, Bill Grella and Todd Wysocki to its sales team Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced three new sales professionals to support the company’s increasing sales activities. Joining the company are Kerby Long as Northeast Regional Sales Manager; Bill Grella as Southeast Regional Sales Manager; and Todd Wysocki as Central Regional Sales...

Bosch Security Systems has announced the successful integration of its MIC Series 550 high-speed pan-tilt-zoom cameras with MG Squared’s Lowering System – a device used frequently in intelligent transportation system and secure perimeter installations. The combination makes it even easier and safer to install and maintain pole-mounted MIC Series 550 cameras in these settings. “With their rugged design, MIC Series 550 cameras are rapidly gaining popularity for monitoring roadwa...

ULIS announces the investment to meet the increasing IR technology demand ULIS, a manufacturer of high quality infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security and surveillance, automotive and military applications, announced recently on its tenth year anniversary a EUR 20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art facility to meet increasing market demands for IR technology. According to the Yole Developpement report “Uncooled Infrared Imaging: Commercial &am...