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Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, including self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for server based systems. Both the NVR and NVS are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up to 20 megapixels. The Vectis iX products feature a modular design that allows them to be accurately mat...

The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 months On 25th June 2014 the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) signed a historic agreement in Doha, Qatar with the Qatar International Centre for Safety and Security (QICSS). The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 mon...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is shipping the IN Tag™ 300 8KB RFID transponder, which is ideal for memory intensive applications. IN Tag™ 300 8KB incorporates ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) technology from Fujitsu Semiconductor. This accelerates data access close to the maximum high frequency (HF) speed; endures billions of read and write cycles; and withstands gamma radiat...

Visitors will be able to see the latest in technology updates and advancements from IndigoVision The IndigoVision Technology Expo will be touring Australia from the 17th - 31st of July. Visitors will be able to see the latest in technology updates and advancements from IndigoVision, including SMART.core technology and the new Ultra 2K - the first Full HD camera to deliver resolution above 750TVL at 0.5 lux. The expo will be at the following venues on the dates given: Brisban...

Colin Green's role will cover the Midlands and North regions of the UK Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has announced a key appointment which will see the leading provider of safety and security products strengthen its share of the electronic access control market in the UK hospitality sector. Colin Green has joined Allegion as Area Sales Manager Hospitality, covering the Midlands and North regions. Having worked in both the security and hospitality s...

Jackson will join new Chairman Mohammad Soleimani to help develop PSIA specifications STANLEY Security announced recently that Joshua Jackson, Director – Global Product Integration, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA). Jackson will join new Chairman, Mohammad Soleimani, CTO and Executive Vice President of Kastle Systems, to help develop specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelli...

IndigoVision staff recently held a fund raising baking event, including a hotly contested award for "best cupcake" On 26th July, "Team IndigoVision" participated in Walk Ten Edinburgh, a sponsored walk with goal of raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. In addition to the walk itself, IndigoVision staff recently held a fund raising baking event, including a hotly contested award for "best cupcake". Marie Curie Cancer Care run a number of hospices across the UK, provi...

NEC's technology took first place for the third consecutive time following MBGC 2009 and MBE 2010-2011 NEC Corporation (NEC) along with NEC Corporation of America, a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, managed services and biometric solutions, recently announced that NEC's face recognition technology achieved the highest performance evaluation in the recent Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2014 performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standard...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of the new BEST 40H Visual Indicator Thumb-Turn (VIT) option for its 40H mortise lock series. Due to recent “lockdown” policy application demand from schools and universities, and designed for a broad range of other commercial and institutional applications, the enhanced option is a visually intuitive, clear and effective thumb-turn that allows users to quickly and...

People counting by AirLive IVS IP Camera can fit the needs of different environments Managing business improvement can be a mix of excitement, stress and creativity. There are numerous ways to strengthen the company upon the industry that users work in. People Counting by AirLive IP Camera is one way to help to analysis the business. Analysing how traffic is affecting sales is critical in reporting and how to turn the numbers into profitable solutions. The basis for evaluatin...

VSD can survey large sites where fire can break at vulnerable points or indeed at any point and offer visual verification to fire services Major fires at waste management and recycling companies average one daily in the UK. While numbers have remained constant, the scale and profile of fires has increased. The results of letting this problem run and run are there to see for the local community and environment. However, the issues are increasingly hitting waste management comp...

VSD can be particularly useful in monitoring large sites and overcomes smoke stratifying Manufacturing facilities are highly vulnerable to fire. Flammable materials, multiple sources of ignition and malfunctioning machinery parts can lead to disastrous fires for firms. Ali Aleali at fire detection solution provider FireVu, specialises in food, drinks, pharmaceuticals and chemicals manufacturing. Ali discusses the causes and how manufacturing firms can manage the threat ef...

ASSA ABLOY's Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,534 M (1,374) Strong increase in sales and earnings Sales for the quarter increased by 14%, with 2% organic growth, and totalled SEK 13,964 M (12,239). Strong growth in Asia Pacific and good growth in EMEA, Entrance Systems and Americas. Negative growth in Global Technologies because of lower project orders. Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter rose by 13% and totalled SEK 2,219 M (1,970). The operating margin...

Norbain is offering new cost-efficient Axis outdoor-ready 360° panoramic camera for overview surveillance. Axis Communications have launched their new compact and competitively priced AXIS M3027-PVE, a 5-megapixel fixed dome that offers a 360° or 180° overview of wide areas. The IK10 vandal resistant, day/night network camera is designed for indoor as well as outdoor use and is ideal for installations inside or outside hotels, shops, restaurants and offices. AXIS M3027-PVE, which i...

Vigitron introduces the new compact Vi3002 Ethernet and PoE ++ Repeater. The Vi3002 is designed for applications that require extended distance transmission of both IP video and PoE with distances up to 656ft. (200m). It is extremely compact size which is designed to fit into tight spaces such as conduits, standard, and weatherproof enclosures. It uses Vigitron's Patent Pending Pass-Through-PoE technology to handle PoE power up to 60W. This feature enables the Vi3002 to be used with most high p...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipments, introduced Airlive PoE switch series that can automatically detect the presence of an 802.3at/af compliant powered device (PD) and provide power through the port. Airlive switch provides up to 30W per PoE port and can be used to power AP, IP phone, IP Cam and other PD devices. Airlive PoE switch equipped with high Power AC/DC power module , it does not require external Power adapter and can power up t...

Panasonic, a leading company of video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced recently two innovative Network Microphones. The WV-SMR10 Network Microphone and the WV-SMR10N3 Network Microphone Kit provide next-generation audio and video surveillance, featuring clear pinpoint audio monitoring in any direction. As pan-tilt-zoom cameras capture videos where one wants to see, the new Network Microphones capture the sounds where one wants to hear. Having audio capability with video surveillanc...

BSIA's chairman Pauline Norstrom selected winners from various cateogries Newly-elected Chairman of the British Security Industry Association, Pauline Norstrom, has personally recognised the significant contributions made by five individuals and organisations to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Presenting the annual Chairman’s Awards for the first time at the Association’s Annual Luncheon at the London Hilton on Park Lane o...

FST Biometrics has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification™ (IMID) software interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide approved users with seamless access at the speed of life. FST Biometrics has completed required Lenel factory testing to validate the functionality of its interface with the OnGuard system. "FST's biometric access solution combin...

The new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® Omni cameras are now available. Just one eliminates up to 4 regular cameras, and all with a single IP cable. Key features: 12MP WDR or 20MP H.264 All-in-One Omni-Directional User-Configurable Multi-Sensor Day/Night Indoor/Outdoor Dome IP Cameras Features of camera: 12MP WDR and 20MP Configurations. Up to 4 Individual Camera Gimbals can be Independently Placed in Any Orientation Around a 360° Track with Extra Positions for Looking Straight Down...

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Milestone Husky Series of network video recorders (NVRs). These NVRs come pre-installed with Milestone video management software (VMS) and have a sleek and sophisticated appearance that allows them to fit into any environment. Ensuring reliability and durability, the hardware is industrial-grade and works seamlessly with Milestone’s VMS. In addition, the flexibility of the Milestone Husky Series makes it stand out, providi...

Dempsey joined S&G as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a division of STANLEY Security, announces the retirement of W.F. (Bill) Dempsey, President and COO, in October 2014. Dempsey joined S&G in April 2003 as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 when S&G began seeking a new partner for business. Since partnering with STANLEY Security in January...

The certification confirms Qihan HDMI high multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard Qihan, a fast-growing brand in CCTV & IP surveillance, has received the HDMI certificate issued by the HDMI international certification company HDMI Licensing, LLC. According to Qihan, this certification is proof that Qihan HDMI high definition multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard, and its HD storage products with solutions are...

HID Global’s facility achieved Platinum certification under LEED for Commercial Interiors HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced at a ceremony and celebration event that its World Headquarters and North American Operations Centre in Austin has been LEED® Platinum certified, and is the only industrial manufacturing facility in the state of Texas awarded this distinction. The USGBC LEED rating system is the foremost program...

Adrian will set a strong direction and strategy for Oncam’s sales and management teams worldwide Oncam, The security division of Oncam Technologies, has named industry veteran Adrian Marsh as its new COO. Graham Wallis will continue as Oncam’s Regional President of the Americas but will transition the role of COO, effective immediately. Marsh has been in the IT industry for more than 30 years, having started as an R&D engineer in the telecommunications space....

Dot Hill Systems Corp., a trusted supplier of innovative, enterprise-class storage systems, recently announced immediate availability of its AssuredSAN™ 3004 line-up, the newest storage arrays based on the company’s proven RAIDarchitecture. The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition 3000 Series customers can take advant...

Winner of the ‘2013 IFSEC Best CCTV System of the Year’, Raytec’s range of VARIO network illuminators has now been extended to include PoE capability and 4 new model sizes in both Infra-Red and White-Light. PoE capability allows for a much quicker and more cost effective lighting installation. VARIO IP PoE illuminators can be easily integrated onto an existing network infrastructure, with no local mains connections or special electrical labour required. Operated via integrate...

Jason and Jad with support delivery, training and R&D in line with increased demand for CNL's IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM software CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it continues to expand its Middle East operations with the addition of two experienced technical staff to support delivery, training and R&D in line with increased demand for its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM software. CNL...

Without needing to install any biometric readers, the Zwipe biometric card itself quickly reads the user's fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards, the contactless Zwipe biometric card lets users authenticate themselves directly on the card through something they are, a fingerprint. Only then will the card system reader activate the lock. This is much more secure than simply using a standard contactless card, which verifies only som...

Fermax presented its VIVO monitor that allows integration of home automation and video surveillance systems at the events With the start of the summer break, Fermax assesses the launch of its latest technological developments at major international trade fairs throughout the first part of 2014. The Spanish brand unveiled its most state-of-the-art products successfully at up to six events in Europe, Asia, and America. The venues Fermax chose to present its new features receive...