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When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology Hanwha Techwin has launched three new Samsung Wisenet P Series 4K cameras equipped with H.265 compression and WiseStream, a complementary compression technology which dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality, and compression according to movement in the image. As a result, the bandwidth and storage requirements of the 12MP resolutio...

CLIQ CONNECT is the next generation of PROTEC2 CLIQ, an access control system based on mechanical high security disc cylinders combined with highly encrypted electronic locking and identification Abloy UK is highlighting the need for key security, following recent revelations that HMP Northumberland Prison incurred costs of up to £1 million to change the facility’s locks after a guard was allegedly taken hostage and had his keys stolen. Security systems had to be...

SpotterRF compact surveillance radar provides rapid relief for power grid perimeter security SpotterRF, a provider of low cost compact surveillance radar (CSR), has been selected by VTI Security, one of the largest independently owned security systems integrators in the U.S., as a sole source radar standard. After rigorous testing, VTI Security now uses SpotterRF compact surveillance radar (CSR) for all CIP-014 electrical substation protection projects as defined by the Critic...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

Mr. Henderson has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the promotion of James Henderson to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Proven track record Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.  He has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organisation. Mr. Henderson has a p...

Secutech Vietnam attracted a total of 7,473 trade visitors from 18 countries and regions Secutech Vietnam, an international security, fire and safety exhibition and conference in Vietnam concluded its ninth edition successfully. Running from 21st – 24th September, 2016, the event is the springboard for suppliers to tap into the expanding market in Vietnam. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the General Department of Fire Prevention & Rescue, the show made its speci...

Security dealers installing VISTA Series panels can now add state-of-the-art access control Connected Technologies, LLC, maker of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, has announced new, seamless integration with Honeywell Security’s VISTA-128BPT and VISTA-250BPT Turbo Series control panels. Now, security dealers can easily add the latest access control feature ScanPass Mobile Credential to their customer’s Honeywell VISTA installations. Power...

BioMini Combo is now compatible with wide range of Android-based mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and PDAs Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company will add an Android version of BioMini Combo, a FAP20 certified dual-authentication RFID/fingerprint scanner. BioMini Combo is designed to provide two-factor authentication solutions combining fingerprint, contact/contactless smartcards and NFC. On the surface, the scanner...

The partnership boosts development of mission-critical radio communications in Saudi Arabia Airbus Defence and Space has entered into a strategic partnership with Bravo, a Saudi telecom operator that focuses on wireless group communications, to provide comprehensive mission-critical communications services in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Airbus Defence and Space will supply Bravo with Tetra technology and all the necessary equipment required for mission-critical communic...

Heiko Suwalski has over two decades of experience working in the video security industry Heiko Suwalski has joined Siqura as its newest Key Account Manager for the regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Suwalski brings with him over two decades of experience and a large network. Previous work experience Suwalski has had a long and successful history of working in the video security industry. Coming from such international companies as Siemens, Videor, Milestone, and Ca...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

Airbus DS EBS is strengthening its position as innovative provider within the Counter UAV market Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) and MyDefence, Aalborg, Denmark, are joining forces to develop electronic protection systems. Both companies have signed a co-operation agreement and are now exploring opportunities in the areas of counter-measures against small drones, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Electronic Counter-measures for combat aircraft. Electroni...

Point Grey designs, manufactures, and distributes its cameras and related software to a global base of customers FLIR Systems announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Point Grey Research, for an aggregate purchase price of $259 million in cash, or an enterprise value of $256 million excluding Point Grey's closing cash balance.Application marketsFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Briti...

The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access control system in a powerful video management system A large publisher in the Netherlands has become the first to combine Nedap’s AEOS access control platform with Milestone’s XProtect video management system. This comes just weeks after the integration between AEOS and XProtect was officially launched. Nedap AEOS access control system “The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access...

The reissue of BS 8484 is key in helping specifiers benchmark a quality solution SoloProtect has become the first lone worker solution provider to be audited and approved by the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) against the updated version of BS 8484. Published in August this year, BS 8484:2016 is the latest version of industry’s Code of Practice for lone worker services. The Sheffield-based lone worker company, proudly manufactures the Identicom lone worker device in...

The Dahua HDCVI 3.0 DVR offers Smart H.264+ codec dual-stream video compression to save up to 70 percent on bandwidth and storage compared to standard H.264 Dahua Technology, a high-value, total security solutions provider, is now shipping a next-generation analogue HD total solution, including two 4MP cameras and a 4MP DVR with 4- / 8- and 16-channel options, to bring outstanding image quality to outdated analogue coax cabling. Excellent image quality Available in both bull...

BioSign provides improved authentication performance compared to existing technologies Suprema, a manufacturer of biometrics and identity solutions and provider of BioSign fingerprint authentication algorithm, announced that the company has entered into partnership with Egis Technology Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors. Mobile fingerprint authentication The partnership will bring a solid layer of security and robustness for mobile fingerprint authentication of top-tier...

HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro’s optimised footprint, which is smaller than earlier versions, frees up floor space Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced that its advanced dual-view X-ray cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro, has become its latest system to be accepted into the qualified section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). Reliable image evaluation Based on a dual-view concept, the HI-SCAN 180180-...

The CICP2100 uniVerse controller supports two readers on a single door New from Continental Access, a division of Napco Security Technologies Inc., the CICP2100 uniVerse single door controller provides support for two readers on one door, using Power over Ethernet (POE). Used in a CA3000 or CA4K access control security management software environment, the tamper-supervised CICP2100 Power over Ethernet controller supports two readers and/or one low current strike via POE. CICP...

Tamron, develops distinguished high-resolution fixed-focal lenses that address customers' critical requirements in machine vision Tamron, an integrated optics manufacturer and provider of security/surveillance equipment industry, announces the market launch of a series of fixed-focal lenses for machine vision use that support full 5-mega-pixel resolution for 1/1.2" imagers in compact bodies: Model: M112FM12/M112FM16/M112FM25. Compact lens size Mega-pixel cameras used for ma...

360 Vision Technology’s camera product range is designed to meet the IP security industry’s ever changing needs Illustrating their reputation as a leader in surveillance camera manufacturing, 360 Vision Technology will be displaying their latest additions to their range of professional quality surveillance cameras suitable for every application, at IP-in-Action LIVE, Bristol. Latest IP security products Taking place at the Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre on 8th D...

ONVIF will present a seminar on “Interoperability: The Engine Running Safe Cities” at Secure Cities 2016 ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will participate in Secured Cities 2016, an educational conference devoted to urban security initiatives and municipal surveillance projects. ONVIF will also be a sponsor of the three-day event, which will be held Nov. 15-17 in Houston, Texas, at the Crowne Pl...

DNA Fusion is the standard in open platform access control software Open Options, a provider of open platform access control solutions, has partnered with Mercury Security to offer two new bridge technology integrations—with Software House iSTAR Pro and Vanderbilt SMS—that provide even more choices to use access control products such as DNA Fusion software. Open platform solution The new bridge technology developed by Mercury and implemented by Open Options for i...

ThinkReps represents ISONAS in the NYC metropolitan and Northern NJ areas ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company will be making its debut appearance at ISC East, which kicks off November 16th - 17th, 2016 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. ISC East is the largest security show on the east coast that brings together the top security professionals in the industry and attracts over 4,500 physical security buyers from t...

Each connected system can control each of the others and exchange data with it Geutebrück has developed a completely new possibility for the integration of several systems into a homogenous overall system: the new integration server G-Link is a central platform, on which all interfaces in the network run centrally. The elaborate development of interfaces is not required. G-Link combines all interfaces with the same authorisation and even enables a parallel communication o...

Identiv will present live demonstrations of existing Hirsch platform installations and hardware at the open house Identiv announced that it will demonstrate its FICAM government solution during Identiv’s Government Office Open House on November 3, 2016 at Identiv Federal Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Identiv’s Government Office Open House will provide an opportunity for government customers and partners to see Identiv’s end-to-end Federal Identity, Cre...

The DCS-4802E camera is easy to install and can be integrated into a highly affordable video surveillance solution D-Link has launched its new Vigilance Full HD surveillance starter kit (DNR16-4802-2) for small businesses and consumers looking to make their first investment into video surveillance. The kit includes a 16-channel PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-2020-04P) and two Full HD outdoor mini dome cameras (DCS-4802E). The DCS-4802E camera has the smallest footprint of all...

ISM Southeast has over 75 years of experience in representing manufacturers ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' representative firm ISM Southeast, a professional manufacturer sales, marketing, and consulting firm, to service the Southeast, U.S. region. Headquartered in Central Florida, ISM Southeast is a dedicated representative firm with over 75 combined years of sales, mar...

The HD200 barrier features a crash rating of ASTM M30/P1 Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that government officials and security professionals in the Birmingham, Alabama, area can see demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products, on November 2 from 10 am to 4 pm at Regions Field...

Tom will be leading a department of 15 engineers at Boon Edam’s factory in Lillington, North Carolina Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the hiring of Tom Schneider as the company’s new Engineering Manager. Vast experience Tom brings to Boon Edam 22 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within scientific and technical disciplines at several companies. In his most recent position, Tom manage...