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Cooper Security’s website, packaging, catalogues and brochures have already started to adopt the Eaton name Power management company, Eaton, has announced that Cooper Security is now Eaton. This important development will provide customers with a wider and more diverse product portfolio, which is backed up by unrivalled levels of knowledge and expertise. The integration process so far has been seamless and installers have experienced no changes to the levels of product...

Dan’s role involves the continued development of relationships with TDSi's existing key Platinum and Gold Partners Security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed Dan England as its new National Account Manager for UK Sales. Dan’s role involves the continued development of relationships with our existing key Platinum and Gold Partners whilst at the same time taking the lead in working with major Blue Chip End Users and their agents to ensure that the ever gr...

AMG’s Wonderbox series and PoE Ethernet Switches will be showcased at Security Twenty 14 AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, will be showcasing their rapidly expanding Ethernet range at the Security Twenty 14 conference, which will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on February 5th, 2014. Products on show will include a series of ruggedised PoE Ethernet Switches, ideal for backb...

Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally. For example, in Germany the maximum retention time for video surveillance has been increased from 24 hours to 48 hours, this effectively doubles the maximum capacity requirement of video surveillance data storage systems. In the Andhr...

Mark has over 20 years of experience in the both security and broadcast arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Mark Playdon has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast US covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. “It is a pleasure to welcome Mark to his new role with Keyscan,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Mark brings a wealth of security and technology experience to our o...

Christie's Entero HB 80 Display Cubes form a video wall Christie® is showcasing its broad range of high performance video wall and content processing solutions at DistribuTECH in San Antonio, Texas, January 28-30. A leading player in command and control markets that include utility, government, traffic control, and network operations, Christie will have on display a 2 by 2 video wall composed of Christie Entero™ HB 80 inch SXGA+ high brightness display cubes, th...

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...

Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced a new version of its Lighthouse central management appliance that automates the process of locating and establishing console connections on enterprise-scale management networks, while maintaining central authentication and audit capabilities. “When there’s a network fault, re-establishing a...

Five independent technology companies demonstrated Wavetsore’s VMS on their stands Wavestore report that Intersec 2014 was a great success with a number of clients committing to specify Wavestore for major projects in the Middle East and some significant business agreements signed at the show with key regional business partners. “In addition to the Wavestore stand which was located in the UKTI pavilion, five independent technology companies also demonstrated our V...

The acquisition reinforces ASSA ABLOY's strategic vision of being the world leader in secure authentication ASSA ABLOY has acquired IdenTrust, a leading provider of digital authentication solutions. IdenTrust provides advanced cryptology systems, recognised by global financial institutions, government agencies and corporations around the world. IdenTrust is both a Trust Framework and an Identity Provider. Solutions are based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). “This acq...

Sony recently announced four new IP cameras which feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX integrated signal processing system. The line-up from Sony includes three new X Series cameras (SNC-XM632, SNC-XM636, SNC-XM637) and the SNC-VB635 full HD IP camera with a half-inch CMOS sensor. The latest cameras produce clear, sharp HD images with minimised noise even under severe lighting conditions. They achieve this by harnessing the power of the IPELA ENGINE EX technology platform, through View-DR...

Dot Hill Systems Corp, a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, recently announced a suite of high-performance, ultra-density Ultra48 AssuredSAN storage arrays. Targeted at customers with throughput-intensive applications, the arrays use a patent pending enclosure developed by Dot Hill to maximise storage processing power in a minimal rack footprint. This ultra-density solution delivers twice the performance and twice the capacity per rack unit compared to traditional arrays while maintainin...

Siqura, a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced the release of EVE, a new range of plug-and- play video encoders. EVE encoders are small, affordable and easy-to-use devices that digitise analogue video signals and send them directly over any IP network. EVE is the first encoder to support 960H-enhanced video streams. Analogue surveillance systems are closed circuits that tie you to the location where they are used. IP technology, on the other hand, paves th...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has completed an integration with renowned IP camera brand Foscam, adding compatibility for Foscam's HD and SD series cameras, proving users with an optimal and highly cost-effective home surveillance solution. Surveillance Centre is a powerful and comprehensive surveillance application for ASUSTOR NAS devices that was developed exclusively by ASUSTOR. Surveillance Centre can be downloaded an...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the release of the Qfile mobile app for Windows Phone 8 devices. Already available for iOS and Android devices, this free app enables users of Windows Phone 8 to remotely access, manage and share files on their Turbo NAS as well as uploading files directly from their mobile devices on the go. “We are pleased to introduce our first app for the Windows Phone 8 ecosystem and to provide greater options for our users to access their Turbo NAS,” said...

QNAP demonstrated its VioStor CMS, VioStor NVR firmware functions and VioStor NVR series models at the event At Intersec Dubai 2014, held from January 19 to 21, QNAP Security demonstrated its powerful Linux-embedded VioStor CMS (Central Management System), the latest VioStor NVR firmware functions (including smart recording, storage expansion solutions), and a full spectrum of VioStor NVR series models. Visitors experienced a comprehensive lineup – from home use to busin...

The expansion of the market represents the first of 10 key trends that will shape the video surveillance business in 2014 The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology, entitled “Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.” Revenue in 2014 is expected to rise to $15.9 billion, up from $14.1 billion in 2013, as presented in the...

Compact, flexible, future-proof: The new VideoNetBox II from Dallmeier is available now, offering improved performance and an even more open platform than its predecessor model. The VideoNetBox II is a compact appliance for the recording of up to 8 IP video channels. With the new, higher performance processor, all eight channels can now be recorded in real-time in supreme HD quality (720p). The perfectly synchronised components also enable very fast memory speed. Proven SMAVIA recording techno...

The MASHEN 30 is a HD security DVR offers the right combination of design, performance and accessibility. It offers a completed HD DVR solution to the user. MASHEN 30 comes packed with advanced features including all of the benefits of H.264 pentaplex functionality such as longer record time, improved remote monitoring, better compression ratios. SICNT has gained positive feedback from users on MASHEN 30 that supports true real-time 480FPS display and top quality HDMI 1080P recording with true...

Axis Communications’ CEO Ray Mauritsson and CFO Fredrik Sjöstrand will present the report Axis Communications would like to invite you to a teleconference in connection to the company's year-end report 2013. Ray Mauritsson, CEO of Axis, and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO of Axis, will present the company and comment the report. Time: Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. CET. To join the conference: + 46 (0)8-505 564 87 The presentation will be webcasted live at: http://f...

AVer, a major global provider of presentation/education solutions, security surveillance solutions and video conferencing solutions is introducing AVer’s first speed dome camera, the SD1306 to our collection of IP cameras. This ultra-reliable 1.3 Megapixel IP camera is the perfect complement to AVer’s NVRs and hybrid DVRs offering a truly first-class surveillance solution. AVer’s new speed dome camera comes with a customisable group patrol function allowing users to set up to...

3M will display its Cloud Library and SelfCheck Interface at ALA Midwinter Meeting and OLA Super Conference 3M Library Systems announces the Canadian launch of the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System. Highly anticipated, this expansion makes Canada the first country outside of the U.S. to gain access to the service. 3M Library Systems is discussing the upcoming expansion at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, January 24-28 in Philadelphia, Pa. Canada’s...

Tamron Co., Ltd., comprehensive optics manufacturer and a leader in the security industry, announced the release of a 3 megapixel Integrated Zoom Lens for ITS applications. Development concept Tamron has been long recognised as an innovative source for mega-pixel lenses for critical ITS applications, affording them keen insight into industry needs and trends. Trending steadily higher area projections for the worldwide number of installed ITS cameras. Increasing in concert with forecasted camer...

The establishment of SDM will improve and support both global and regional sales of advanced X-ray scanners Smiths Detection, the world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced detection systems, formally opened its Asia Pacific Manufacturing Facility recently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Officiating at the inauguration of Smiths Detection Malaysia (SDM) was Dato’ Benjamin Haji Hasbie, Federal Commissioner of Iskandar Malaysia.  He was joined by Philip Bowman...

Introducing IndigoVision’s Control Center Eagle, celebrating 11 years since Control Center was first launched in 2002. With a revolutionary user interface, Advanced Motion Search technology, real time alarm tracking and zero client software licensing costs meaning unlimited viewing stations, Control Center Eagle is the future of video security management. Intuitive user interface A revolutionary user interface makes it quicker and easier to view video – from anywhere. Simply click...

The Zwipe biometric card is DESFIRE EV1 and MIFARE Classic compatible Zwipe recently announced that it will introduce its new, next-generation biometric card, a contactless smart card credential with on-card fingerprint reading, at the ISC West Exhibition to be held at Las Vegas’ Sands Convention Center April 2-4. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards...

At Convergence India, Matrix will showcase its award-winning NAVAN CNX200 - Office-in-a-Box Solution Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in 22nd Convergence IndiaExpo, New Delhi. Matrix will showcase telecom and security solutions encompassing range of Business Phone Systems, Voice & Data Convergence, Android/iOS Mobile Softphone, GSM-VoIP Gateways, Access Control and Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance. D...

The Videx security products have been tested to STS202 BR2 Level of Burglary Resistance and received Secured By Design approval Videx Security, one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of door entry and access control products in the UK, has now received Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation on a range of door entry and access control products suitable for private, commercial and local authority properties. Secured by Design is the initiative from the Association of...

The cameras all integrate into G4S Technology’s Symmetry Security Management System G4S Technology has launched a new range of high definition network cameras at the 16th edition of INTERSEC. G4S Technology is the technology arm of Middle East’s largest multi-solution security provider G4S. These cameras mark a notable progress in the ability of security surveillance cameras to form part of an integrated security system. There are nine cameras in the new range de...

E2S has launched high-performance, intrinsically safe alarm horn sounders and combination devices with aluminium enclosures. The IS-D105 sounder and IS-DL105 combination device are approved to IECEx and ATEX standards for Zone 0 and the IP66 sealed marine grade aluminium enclosure is phosphated and powder coated, offering enhanced protection for on and offshore applications. The powerful alarm horn produces up to 105 dB(A) at 1 metre with a choice of 49 alarm tones and 2 additional, remotely se...