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Dahua Technology introduces a new model of video-wall controller DH-M30, making itself a stand-out as it combines video-wall control function and decoding together. DH-M30 renders superb video-wall control capacity, allowing various video sources to be distributed and displayed on the video wall in a flexible way. Video sources include local input signals, such as CVBS, VGA, DVI, HDMI, HD-SDI and etc. along with mainstream network signals, including IPC, DVR, NVR and etc., the key difference th...

The segment will discuss how Von Duprin offers the widest range of mechanical and electrified exit devices Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the American series, “Manufacturing Marvels®,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Von Duprin exit devices, a brand of Allegion, on February 10, between 9:35-9:45 p.m. ET during The Willis Report. The two-minute profile will spotlight how the Von Dupri...

Airbus Defence and Space will present its TANAN300 a versatile VTOL for surveillance missions at the event Airbus Defence and Space, Europe’s number one defence and space company will be present at this year's Singapore Airshow from 11th-16th February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This marks the first airshow where the newly formed airbus division, comprising all business activities from the former Airbus Military, Astrium and Cassidian units, will present...

Philip Longley will be adding to the customer base with  development and expansion of MAD into new markets MAD CCTV, the UK-based manufacturer of high-quality ancillary CCTV hardware, has announced the appointment of Philip Longley to the company. Philip will be replacing Stuart Reynolds, who is retiring from the role of International Sales Director, after fourteen years with the company. Renowned for their unrivalled quality and reliability, the MAD range includes best...

Barak Eilam has served in a variety of executive positions within NICE, managing different aspects of the business NICE Systems recently announced that its Board of Directors appointed Barak Eilam, President of NICE Americas, as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed Zeevi Bregman, who is retiring from his position to pursue personal interests. The transition is expected to take place by the end of April, 2014. Barak Eilam is currently the President of NICE Americas, whic...

Hochiki will display its FIREscape Emergency Lighting range, which features self-contained LED luminaires and signage Hochiki Europe will demonstrate the features and benefits of its cutting edge fire detection and emergency lighting solutions at this year’s Health & Safety event, taking place at The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham between 11 -13 March 2014. The 3-day event encompasses the very best of the UK health & safety industry. Visitors can se...

In the event of a fire, evacuation of the area or building concerned is always the top priority. Therefore, there is a strong need to link fire alarm and public address systems with a reliable and bi-directional connection. The latest version of the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch fulfils this requirement in a customer–friendly way. The fire alarm panel is now equipped with an IP-communication interface to the public address and voice evacuation system, Praesideo, ensuring a flex...

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of its two latest 3MP fixed dome network cameras, FD8371EV and FD8171, which are both designed with several outstanding image processing technologies for delivering excellent picture quality and video usability. Offering 30 fps at 3-Megapixel or 60 fps at 1080p resolution, FD8371EV and FD8171 are two professional day/night cameras with superb image quality. Featuring Smart IR technology, both cameras provide the ability to avoid overexposure from IR LED...

Honeywell recently announced it has upgraded Galaxy® Flex integrated intruder and access control solution with a ‘night set’ mode, a new compact housing design and a Galaxy Range Mobile App for remote access. Galaxy® Flex, with hybrid wired and wireless technology, is perfect for both homeowners and small to medium size businesses. Galaxy® Flex can be used by installers as a standard piece of equipment, regardless of whether it is being integrated into a commercial or re...

Eaton appointed Ben Harris and Stuart Francioli to its North London and Scotland account management positions Eaton has announced three new appointments to its security business team. Ben Harris and Stuart Francioli have taken up account management positions for North London and Scotland respectively, while Martin Tweedie has joined in the role of product manager. Matthew Phelps, managing director of Eaton’s security business, said, “Being in a position where we a...

Several BSIA members have developed lone worker devices to connect employees quickly and discreetly with an emergency response system The importance of lone worker protection in the healthcare sector has been reinforced by the latest NHS security figures, which reveal a shocking 5.8% rise in physical assaults against health service staff in the past year. In figures collated from NHS Trusts across the UK, reported physical assaults against NHS staff in England for the year 20...

The collaboration will be based around the existing ASIS CPE scheme and will see Axis attending UK ASIS events Axis Communications, the global market leader network video, has been selected to partner with the UK Chapter of ASIS International, the world’s largest organisation for security professionals, to provide its members with training and information. This unique collaboration will be based around the existing ASIS CPE (continued professional education) scheme and...

The alliance between Traka and Nedap offers significant advantages to end users  Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions has announced its formal partnership with access software developer, Nedap. Successfully integrating Nedap’s AEOS access control system with Traka’s secure asset management solutions over many years has led to the official partnership. The software integration allows security staff to easily grant...

DVTEL, the IP video surveillance solutions provider, announced recently the release of ioimage Thermal, a new line of high-performance intelligent thermal cameras. Available in fixed and pan-tilt versions, the cameras provide exceptional image quality at an affordable price. The ioimage Thermal surveillance cameras with associated ioimage video analytics deliver sophisticated image interpretation and comprehension for customers requiring detection in low-light or zero-light environments. The io...

Nedap Security Management announced AEOS 3.1 is now available. This new release builds on the usability of AEOS, giving a unified design, while keeping in mind the different users. From the Configuration & Maintenance application to the Identity & Authorisation interface – AEOS maps to the way people actually work. This also applies to AEOS Surveillance, this renewed web application gives users a clear overview at all times. This clarity reduces the chance of mistakes, while increa...

Teleste presented the PRO MPEG FEC functionality of its Luminato headend platform with a LIVE demo at the event The CSTB 2014 Forum was organised from 28 to 30 January, 2014 in Moscow. Teleste participated in the event with their Russian partner, Kontur-M. Teleste presented the PRO MPEG FEC functionality of their reliable Luminato headend platform with a LIVE demo. The FEC codec module makes it possible for a Cable TV operator to provide high-quality, error free services in a...

TDSi’s appearance at Intersec and the launch of EXgarde 4.2 follows impressive sales performance and growth last year Security solutions manufacturer, TDSi has completed this year’s Intersec Dubai 2014 event with an unprecedented number of new business contacts and interest from visitors. The event brings together security manufacturers, installers and buyers from around the world as well as the Middle East, to showcase new products and services and to focus on...

G-Tec is also stocking intruder alarms from well-known brands such as Pyronix, Scantronic, Honeywell, and Texecom G-Tec Distribution Ltd. is proud to announce it is the sole UK distributor for Tecnoalarm. Designed in conjunction with Pininfarina, Tecnoalarm is manufactured solely in Europe, to ensure the highest possible quality control. Tecnoalarm is renowned for its excellence throughout the continent, as such we are excited to offer this product to the UK market. G-Tec is...

The qualification covers electrical and electronic principles and how to work effectively and safely in the electro technical environment Tavcom Training, the leading supplier of BTEC certificated security systems training courses, has announced that it is offering students who are looking to develop a career within the electronic security industry, the opportunity to qualify for a City & Guilds 1853 Technical Certificate. “Tavcom has been a registered City & Gu...

Maevex H.264 encoders and decoders capture, stream, and decode video for video distribution over IP Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced three important new features for Matrox Maevex 5100 Series H.264 encoders/decoders that will be demonstrated for the first time at upcoming tradeshows including Integrated Systems Europe 2014 (Amsterdam RAI, Feb. 4-6, stand 11-M66) and Digital Signage Expo 2014 (Las Vegas, Feb. 12-13, booth 348). Maevex encoders will soon support high qua...

The Valencian brand wishes to honour Bratislav Okal, who was instrumental in introducing the company’s products At the age of 70 and after more than two decades representing Fermax in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Bratislav Okal is leaving his post. On the occasion of his retirement, the Valencian brand wishes to honour a man who was instrumental in introducing the company’s products throughout Eastern Europe at a historic time for the region. Fermax first...

Honeywell's VISTA home security panels are now compatible with home automation systems from Savant Systems, LLC, giving installers more options for creating connected home solutions. In addition to enhanced security functions, combining VISTA with Savant's suite of Apple-based technologies allows installers - such as security dealers and custom electronics professionals - to increase the value of their sales by offering automation and multi-zone audio and video products. "Home automation is in...

Palmer will report to Eaton’s UK country sales manager, Simon Reed, as well as its Security Business MD, Matthew Phelps Eaton’s security business has announced its intention to develop both its specification and specialist distribution channels by promoting Orlaith Palmer to the role of sales and marketing manager. Bringing a wealth of channel marketing experience to this newly created position, Palmer has worked for a number of global organisations, including Tos...

The South African market is the largest and most mature market for video surveillance equipment within Africa In 2014, the total African market for video surveillance equipment is forecasted to be worth over $200 million. The African market represents a small chunk of the global market which will pass $15 billion this year, but with on-going difficulties in several other regional surveillance markets, more vendors have applied resource to Africa to take advantage of the market...

Traka iPad Locker allows the IT technician or teacher to sync all iPads Traka, a specialist in keyless electronic lockers, intelligent access control and key management solutions, has reported positive feedback after showcasing the Traka iPad Locker at The BETT Show 2014. At the exhibition, which took place between the 22nd and 24th January, Traka reported an increased demand from education professionals for a solution that could protect iPads from theft and damage but still...

ASUSTOR will also be demonstrating its Portal platform and ADM 2.2 NAS operating system ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, will showcase its innovative series of NAS devices at CeBIT 2014 in Hannover, Germany, from March 10th– 14th. ASUSTOR will be exhibiting its 6, 3, and 2 series NAS devices along with its brand new 7 Series models which consist of enterprise-class rack mount devices. ASUSTOR's exhibit will also be featuring li...

Matrox’s Mura MPX and Maevex will also be featured in action by Advantech, Bilfinger Mauell, Polymedia and VuWall at the event Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced that the Matrox Mura MPX Series of output/input video wall controller boards will be used by Advantech, and Polymedia and VuWall to drive a variety of video wall configurations at ISE 2014 (Amsterdam RAI, Feb. 4-6). The Matrox Maevex 5100 Series H.264 encoder will be used by Bilfinger Mauell to encode video...

Cloudview has recently announced the launch of the world’s first corporate-grade surveillance solution designed to deliver the benefits of IP and cloud-based technology without the associated costs or complexity. The global CCTV market has been expanding at a CAGR of around 20% since 2012 and is expected to reach almost $23.5 Billion by the end of 2014. Unlike other rapidly developing markets, however, CCTV users remain stubbornly attached to analogue with digital IP systems still account...

IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013, including products such as electromagnetic locks, and exit devices IHS has recently released its first industry report on the mechanical and peripheral locking devices market. IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013 which includes products such as electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, mechanical locks, exit devices, and accessories. Mechanical locks accounted for the largest...

With the integration of different security, IT and building services, 2014 looks to be a year of evolution rather than revolution Access Control continues to innovate by embracing new technology in 2014 - by John Davies, Managing Director & Mike Sussman, Engineering and Operations Director at TDSi. Last year saw a big rise in integrated systems in the security sector and 2014 looks set to follow this pattern with a number of technologies and trends coming to the fore. With...