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Responding to the booming development of SSDs and the growing demands from users, QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced the TS-451S Turbo NAS, a 4-bay NAS that is optimised for high-density 2.5" SSDs and features an Intel® Celeron® 2.41GHz processor. Meanwhile, QNAP's powerful SS-x53 Pro series (SMB models that are optimised for high-density SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" SSDs) have been renamed the TS-453S Pro (4-bay) and TS-853S Pro (8-bay) respectively to assist users in quickly recognising differen...

VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of its 720p HD speed dome network camera, SD8333-E. This camera maintains all of the advanced features of VIVOTEK’s latest speed dome camera SD8364E, such as a 30x optical zoom lens, NEMA 4X-rated housing, image defog, a wide temperature range and electronic image stabilisation (EIS) technology. Featuring a 720p HD CMOS sensor, WDR Pro technology and removable IR-cut filter, SD8333-E is able to deliver superb image quality under challenging lighting c...

ASUSTOR’s unique NAS lineup was developed based on an App-based concept ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, will showcase its latest 70, 51, and 50 series NAS models at CES 2015 in Las Vegas from January 5th – 8th. These new models are equipped with Intel® Core i3-4330 3.5GHz dual-core, Celeron J1900 2.0GHz quad-core, and Celeron J1800 2.41GHz dual-core processors respectively, providing home and business users with bran...

Winsted’s new Horizon console features two surfaces that adjust independently of each other Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East will be making a return to Intersec making a statement with the launch of their latest in innovative designed workstations with the new dual sit/stand ‘Horizon’ console on stand C216, hall S1. Winsted’s new Horizon console takes performance and comfort to new heights featuring two s...

LEGIC's 4000 series reader chip will be integrated into card readers for VISPIRON’s system LEGIC Identsystems Ltd welcomes VISPIRON as a new partner in the field of mobility solutions into its ID Network. The technology company which has its headquarters in Munich divides its business activities between the fields of engineering, measurement systems, energy and fleet management. The latter is the field of activity for VISPIRON CARSYNC GmbH, which is responsible for opera...

TDSi will be showcasing the security advantages of combining its EXgarde security management and VUgarde VMS TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, will be demonstrating the cost and performance benefits from using its integrated security solutions, to visitors at Intersec Dubai 2015. Appearing on Stand S2-B09, the company will be showcasing the considerable security advantages of combining its EXgarde security management and VUgarde VMS software solutions as...

The controlling shareholders of Samsung will sell their holding stakes to Hanwha Group An agreement has been signed which will see the controlling shareholders of Samsung Techwin, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T and other Samsung Group affiliates, sell their holding stakes in Samsung Techwin to Hanwha Group. “Hanwha Group’s investment in Samsung Techwin will enable us to continue research, design, and development of innovative market leading solutio...

Verint will work closely with Unify to co-develop strategic features designed to help Unify contact centre customers Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that it has formed a global strategic partnership with Unify, a leading enterprise communications software and services firm. The relationship extends the reach and availability of Verint Workforce Optimisation™ (WFO) solutions into enterprise contact centres, or customer engagement centres, on a global basis. I...

Alertus has been engineering netcentric emergency alert systems for universities and colleges PSA Security Network recently announced a new vendor partnership with Alertus Technologies. Alertus leads the industry in unified facility notification and has been engineering netcentric emergency alert systems for universities and colleges, K–12 schools, corporations, industrial sites, medical centres, the Department of Defense, and other government organisations for more than...

The OPTEX products include thrown object detection systems to protect controlled areas OPTEX will be exhibiting complete detection and access control solutions tailored for the transportation sector. This includes high security intrusion detection systems for perimeter protection; access control, directional analysis and thrown object detection systems to protect controlled areas; and obstacle/people detection for railway safety applications. Intrusion detection is paramount...

Security Doors, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in opening solutions, has tested a new high-efficiency thermal door offering excellent insulation. The thermal door has achieved a U-Value of 1.6 W/m²K in both single and double door configurations, exceeding thermal energy efficiency standards referred to in Part L Building Regulations guidelines, which require external pedestrian doors to achieve a U-Value under 2.2 W/m²K. The U-Value refers to the amount of heat transf...

Ms. Kephart is a border and ID security expert who served as counsel to the 9/11 Commission BORDERPOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Janice Kephart as the Director of the Americas Program. Ms. Kephart brings her extensive experience in border security systems and her international credibility to BORDERPOL. Ms. Kephart is a border and ID security expert who served as counsel to the 9/11 Commission and was a key author of the Staff Monograph, 9/11 and Terrorist Tr...

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the introduction of its 5.1-5.8 GHZ POINT-TO-POINT KIT. Complete with two radios, two mounting brackets and two Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors, the Fluidmesh PONTE-50 is designed to quickly and cost-effectively create simple wireless links. It provides up to 50 Mbps of real throughput up to two miles in Line of Sight (LOS). The radios operate on the...

Eagle Vision is a lightweight deployable, commercial satellite imagery downlink ground system Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract for system evolution and maintenance of the US Air Force’s five Eagle Vision stations until 2019. Systems evolutions are related to foot print reduction (transit cases versus shelter), smaller antenna dishes and integration of new satellites. The sustainment of the system covers 24/7 support, failure corrections with workaroun...

The latest products to include PowerDesk are the Matrox C-Series cards, six-head card with board-to-board framelock Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced the 20th anniversary of its core desktop management software Matrox PowerDesk™ that lets users of Matrox graphics cards, external multi-display adapters and display wall products easily configure and manage multi-monitor setups. The latest products to include PowerDesk are the new Matrox C-Series cards — C4...

Attendees heard presentations on ONVIF successes from 2014, including the release of two new profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting late last month. Attendees heard presentations on ONVIF successes from 2014, including the release of two new profiles, as well as an outline of new initiatives for 2015, such as the planned release of Profile Q and a new client test tool. The aud...

CIVINTEC Global, a manufacturer specialising in the ISO18092 NFC market, offers its full range of best-in-class NFC devices; including the NFC OEM Reader Module, the NFC desktop reader, the NFC Access Door Reader, NFC portable system and the NFC Android/Linux System with Software Development Kit (SDK). These devices provide advanced capabilities to inspire a range of new NFC applications that create simple, secure connections between devices and smartphones. Near Field Communications (NFC) is a...

AMG manufactures CCTV transmission solutions and 5 megapixel cameras AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, announces that Andrew Pigram has joined to company as Sales and Marketing Director. In addition and  as part of the company’s drive into new industry sectors - Sara Bullock takes up a new position as Business Development Director. Founder and MD of AMG Systems Alan Hayes says, “AMG’s...

ISD received certification through the NSI Gold scheme for design, installation and maintenance of fire detection systems ISD Tech, an agile and fast growing Surrey-based security systems integrator, recently announced that it has achieved BAFE accreditation for the design, commissioning, installation and maintenance of fire detection systems. “The extension of our capability into fire enables us to offer turnkey fire detection and alarm systems together with integrated...

Vanderbilt Industries will focus its market on the Vanderbilt name brand Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, recently announced that it will focus its market identity on the Vanderbilt name brand.   Following Vanderbilt Industries’ October 21 announcement of the pending acquisition of Siemens’ Security Products, the new entity, renamed Vanderbilt International GmbH, will begin to utilise the Vanderbilt n...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its P-900 proximity reader that lets customers easily access a variety of up to 20-inch (508 mm) read range applications, from the parking lot to an inside door. With the reader, users can deploy Farpointe's Pyramid Series proximity cards and tags as well as support certain legacy HID and/or AW...

General Managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for their respective areas Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has named new general managers for six key markets across the country. The new appointments include: Mark Acosta, who was promoted to General Manager of the Visalia branch office. Acosta started his career in the security industry 25 years ago and has been with Prote...

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has revolutionised the security industry by offering a proven access control solution that provides network-based “Pure IP” panel-less access control technology. ISONAS’s network-based PowerNet™ IP Reader-Controller offers a patented technology that easily integrates with Windows-based software to deliver more simplicity, greater value, and total flexibility over physical access-point security.  The c...

Kentec will be featuring their Syncro and Sigma ranges, which is designed for the widest range of applications Kentec Electronics Ltd, one of the World's leading manufacturers of fire detection and alarm control panels, will be exhibiting their leading fire detection and alarm control products from their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional and Extinguishant Fire Control Panel Solutions at the Intersec 2015 in Dubai. Life Safety System Specialists Kentec...

At the event, Matrix will demonstrate its range of new high end door controllers with IP65, PoE and touch screen Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Secutech Thailand, 2014. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. At this event, Matrix will demonstrate a range of new high end...

The World BORDERPOL Congress aims to ensure more secure borders The 3rd World BORDERPOL Congress opens on 9th December in Budapest, Hungary, which will see the largest gathering of international border agencies, agencies at the borders, border management and protection experts. Hosted by the Hungarian Ministry of Interior and Hungarian National Police, the 2014 World BORDERPOL Congress brings together like minded leaders of the world's border security establishments to co...

Skyguard will be showcasing their range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at the event Skyguard will be showcasing their exclusive range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Conference, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 25th November. Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s product range on their stand, including the recently launched iPhone app, which converts t...

ESA Gives Back, the association’s charitable and philanthropic program, joined forces with World Vision Mission 500 and ESA Gives Back, the association’s charitable and philanthropic program, joined forces with the humanitarian agency World Vision earlier this year and raised a total of $12,500 towards a water sanitation project in the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In October, a total of fourteen volunteers from the security industry, including three of the 201...

Lenel Systems International recently announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0 – the next generation of its leading security management platform with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologi...

Morpho (Safran) announced recently that its fingerprint matching technology placed first in the ongoing Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*. Results published by NIST reveal that Morpho ranked first in all 3 major categories. All tests are done with fingerprint "templates" which are digital representations of fingerprint images created for matching and storage. Over 30 companies submitted technology for NIST tes...