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Vigitron introduces the Vi3010, the 10-port version of the highly popular Vi3026 port network PoE switch with the same unique features. Its PoE power budget is 180W. All ports can provide up to 15.4W (802.3af) and 6 of the ports up to 30W (802.3at) PoE power. All 10 Ethernet ports are 1Gbps - 8 PoE and 2 SFP ports. SNMP for communicating error messaging. Automatic MAC Identification Individual IP Source Guard Supports Jumbo Frames up to 9600 bytes. High Bandwidth 20Gbyte Switching Fabric...

The agreement allows Norbain to add Wavestore’s ONVIF Profile S Conformant NVRs to its IP network based product portfolio Wavestore has signed an agreement with Norbain which designates that Norbain will distribute its hardware based solutions throughout the EMEA region. Andy Cassidy, CCTV Business Manager at Norbain said: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Wavestore’s Linux based ONVIF Profile S Conformant network video recorders to our IP...

The annual awards are presented to recognise outstanding government security products in the “DVRs/NVRs” category Samsung Techwin America has been awarded two 2014 Govies Awards for their SRM-872 and SRN-4000 Network Video Recorders, both of which were honoured in the DVR/NVR category. The annual awards are presented by Security Products to recognise outstanding government security products in the “DVRs/NVRs” category. “Samsung is extremely p...

Under the terms of partnership, Airbus and BAE Systems will jointly develop a new line of global synthetic aperture radar products Airbus Defence and Space and BAE Systems have launched a strategic alliance to produce, market and sell innovative geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) products and solutions using state-of-the-art data collected exclusively by TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X radar satellites. Under the terms of the partnership, Airbus Defence and Space and BAE Systems will j...

Car forecourts were targeted at least once a day, on average, in the summer months 23% more audio warnings issued in the peak of summer than in winter Statistics show sites are targeted more during longer daylight hours Car forecourts remain at high risk throughout the year Warmer weather and longer daylight hours are potentially triggers for increased property crime, according to Farsight Security Services Ltd. Statistics from its remote monitoring station show that 2...

The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems will move its UK headquarters to new offices in Stockley Park, near Heathrow. The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space and will also be available to partners for customer engagement and training sessions. "Although our Gherkin of...

Latest equipment was demonstrated in the new product presentation zone by leading market leaders The 20th edition of MIPS - Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety Exhibition took place on 14-17 April 2014 in Pavilion 75 of the All-Russian Exhibition Centre (VVC), Moscow, Russia. This annual event is organised by ITE Group, the leaders of the Russian exhibition services market that occupy 6th place in the world ranking of exhibition organisers. 500 compa...

Raytec have expanded their flagship range of VARIO illuminators to include a new, all-in-one Infra-Red and White-Light solution - VARIO Hybrid. VARIO hybrid seamlessly combines Raytec’s latest Infra-Red and White-Light LED technology into a single unit for easy installation and increased functionality. VARIO Hybrid works in conjunction with external detectors or alarm inputs to provide event triggered lighting on demand and proactively deter crime. The Infra-Red can be used for general C...

The Helios IP Verso is a modular security intercom system, ideal for a wide range of corporate and public sector applications Leading European telecommunications and intercom solutions provider, 2N will be exhibiting at the IFSEC International show taking place at ExCel, London from 17-19 June. Distributed in the UK by CIE-Group, 2N provides an innovative range of IP-addressable audio, intercom and door entry systems for professional the AV, telecoms and security sectors. At t...

Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board. Former solicitor Reshma Sheikh has joined as director of business development, whilst operations manager and former army platoon sergeant Nathan Potter has been promoted to operations director. Reshma was previously a solicitor at Darbys Solicitors for five years, working at Eversheds...

Lenel will also highlight access-intrusion integration based on the Advisor Master panel range Lenel Systems International, a provider of integrated access and video solutions, will present Prism, its open Internet protocol (IP) video management solution (VMS), at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Prism is based on an advanced, intuitive and operator-friendly user interface and features OnGuard compatibility. Lenel is a part of UTC...

The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has increased its sales support for the European market with the addition of four new regional sales managers. The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth. “The addition of these four seasoned industry professionals i...

Local authorities, housing associations and other organisations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx.  The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards. Videx is currently the only SBD Door Entry &am...

‘Skyguard for Smartphone’ software will convert an iPhone into a fully functional personal safety device Skyguard, Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers, will be launching an iPhone version of their ‘Skyguard for Smartphone’ software at this year’s Safety and Health Expo, held at ExCeL London between 17 – 19th June. The app which converts an iPhone into a fully functional personal safety device, is an expansion of...

Castel’s new intercom reader solution provides the answer to a small niche that has been a problem in commercial properties for many years Castel, suppliers of communication, intercom and access control solutions since 1970, will be exhibiting at IFSEC London, which has relocated from the Birmingham NEC to the prestigious ExCeL centre in the Docklands. Visitors to stand C1700 at the show will be able to see the exciting new intercom unit with in-built reader (CAP IP Rea...

The PIRcam will be introduced at IFSEC and allows images of alarm events to be sent to end users’ smartphones UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., will launch a strong line-up of new intrusion, video and fire products at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Among the integration-focused offerings will be a new technology that can send images from a security event directly to a user’s...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimized UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced tri-brid HDCVI DVR (DH-HCVR7000-series), a digital video recorder compatible with three signals—HDCVI, analogue and network — to embrace more opportunities. Hybrid DVR has been brought to the market as the rising of IP technology, and it turned out to be a good solution on addressing problems of mixed systems where both analogue and network cameras h...

UTC will introduce TruVision TVN 10, a plug-and-play entry-level network video recorder (NVR) at IFSEC 2014 UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., is launching new video recording and management solutions at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC), stand G1300, Hall S14. As part of its exhibit, the company will introduce TruVision TVN 10, a plug-and-play entry-level network video recorder (NVR) featur...

ComNet’s NetWave® line consists of an easy pre-packaged Commercial Grade or Industrially Hardened Point-to-Point kits that contains everything you need to establish remote connections to Ethernet edge devices. Also available are Point-to-Multipoint models allowing multiple client/camera/networked edge device locations to connect to a single access point. NetWave®: 1. Supports up to 240Mbps total Duplex throughput 2. Offers flexible power options. Industrial NetWave equipment ca...

HID Global will showcase true multi-factor authentication beyond simple passwords for online and mobile banking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is sponsoring the 2014 Temenos Community Forum (TCF) for the seventh consecutive year. The event is being held from May 20 to 22 at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel, Via Colonnello Tommaso in Rome, Italy. HID Global and Temenos are collaborating to deliver seamless solutions for next...

Connexion2 supply Identicom to employers as part of a fully managed solution called SoloProtect Leading lone worker specialist Connexion2 will be showcasing a list of high-profile guest speakers at Europe’s market-leading annual safety exhibition. The UK-based company, who have expanded into the European market this year, will exhibit their market-leading Identicom lone worker devices and its SoloProtect service. The SoloProtect solutions will be on show at the Safety...

Panasonic has introduced a software extension which enhances the functionality of its existing WV-ASM200 security management system. The Panasonic visibility enhancement software (WV-ASE205) uses three technologies to improve surveillance in poor light, harsh weather and low illumination, to add further value to a user’s surveillance system. Spatial tonal correction adjusts brightness and contrast for each target area, meaning images previously lost in shadow are visible. Snow and rainfa...

According to IHS’s 2014 report on access control, the Middle East and African regions are forecast to be worth about $180 million in 2014 The EMEA region continued to make strides toward recovery in 2013 and is expected to see moderate growth from 2014 through 2015 for traditional electronic access control. For traditional access control, IHS has estimated growth of about 3.1%in 2014. When including electronic locks (mechatronic, digital cylinder and electromechanical),...

Vimpex has grown from a small UK-based distributor, to a pan-European organisation with various subsidiaries Vimpex Limited, the specialist supplier of fire detection & alarm (FD&A) and fire and rescue equipment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In those 20 years, Vimpex has grown from a small UK-based distributor, to a pan-European organisation with subsidiaries in The Netherlands and Sweden and now represents some of the world’s best known brands. It is rec...

This year’s Counter Terror Expo saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013 Counter Terror Expo 2014, held on 29th and 30th April at Olympia London, proved to be as successful as ever, attended by some 8,691 industry leaders and delegations from across the world. Firmly established as the leading international event of its kind, this year’s show – the 6th edition – saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013. As one visitor commented,...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently launches the 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. Examples of suitable installations are inside or outside hotels, boutiques, restaurants and offices. “With the introduction of AXIS M3027-PVE, we further strengthen our...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimised UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at the end of 2018 Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features like lighting and air conditioning are set for rapid growth in the coming years, with the installed base set to rise by a factor of eight from 2013 to 2018. The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at...

Excel's Fantasy Football game allows people to pick their own ‘dream team’ made up of World Cup players Excel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, has launched a fantasy football game to commemorate the forthcoming World Cup that takes place in Brazil in June 2014. Excel is inviting customers and people in the industry to sign up to the game which allows them to pick their own ‘dream team’ made up of any of the...