Surveillance & Security News for April 2014

The new Dortronics brochure features the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products Dortronics Systems, Inc. is debuting its newly published Mantrap Solutions brochure at ISC West, featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series interlocks and the 5200 series switches. In addition to highlighting Dortronics products, the 20-page brochure also serves as a reference tool and selection guide for interl...

JVC’s VR-X3200U NVR Series features Milestone’s XProtect Enterprise VMS JVC is displaying its newly released VR-X3200U NVR Series with enhanced performance and expanded recording capacities at ISC West 2014. Available in configurations with 4, 8, 12 and 16 TB of internal storage, the VR-X3200U NVR Series features Milestone’s XProtect Enterprise VMS pre-installed along with 32 fully licensed channels, eliminating recurring fees. The new NVRs are ideal for stan...

The Dortronics 43211-CB Communicating Bathroom System is ideal for use in a two-door restroom facility Dortronics Systems, Inc., the industry's leading provider of standard and custom finish door control products, introduces a new communication-capable, fail-safe control system for public restroom applications at ISC West (booth #1037). The 43211-CB Communicating Bathroom System provides power to operate most low voltage locking mechanisms including maglocks, strikes and elect...

System Galaxy Software includes support for a 485 multidrop to facilitate the interface with legacy infrastructure Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is showcasing new additions and enhancements to its portfolio of access control and security management software solutions that deliver improved performance and scalability with extreme cost-efficiency here at ISC West. “The demand for increased security c...

Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has released the V-10 Network Appliance, extending Galaxy’s full system functionality from a centralised platform to local and remote clients across an end user’s network. “Performance, scalability and versatility are hallmarks of the new Galaxy V-10 Network Appliance,” said Robert Laughlin, President, Galaxy Control Systems. “With its ability to seamlessly integr...

The new Galaxy DRM is engineered for use with legacy RS485 UTP cabling Galaxy Control Systems, a leading manufacturer of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is introducing a new Dual Reader Module (DRM) here at ISC West. The new Galaxy DRM, designed for use with the company’s 635 Dual Serial Interface (DSI), is engineered for use with legacy RS485 UTP cabling. It enables multiple readers to be connected in a variety of configurations without the need...

Galaxy Control Systems, a leading manufacturer of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has announced that its industry renowned System Galaxy Access Control and Management Software now offers integration with the latest intelligent WiFi and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Access Control Locks from ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. This integration further expands Galaxy’s support for emerging access control applications.  “We are excited to...

 Quantum Secure’s SAFE Visitor Manager automates the entire visitor identity management lifecycle Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple sites and systems, continues to build on their SAFE software solution with new enhancements and upgrades featured at this year’s ISC West show. “Our objective is to increase security while decreasing costs for customers of our SA...

JVC’s VR-D100 DVR offers dual-stream recording and two-way audio features JVC is demonstrating the sophisticated recording capabilities of the company’s new VR-D100 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Series here at ISC West 2014. The new units feature JVC’s exclusive Super LoLux processing to provide advanced performance features and extended capacity recording storage, purpose engineered for today’s high resolution analogue cameras. “Analogue vid...

JVC’s VN-H557U delivers full HD image quality and low light performance JVC is demonstrating its innovative new VN-H557U Megapixel Non-Endless PTZ Camera with Super LoLux HD™ technology here at ISC West. The VN-H557U delivers an unprecedented combination of HD image quality, color reproduction and low light performance with Day/Night operation. The unit’s 2 megapixel image sensor is augmented with a 10x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom to deliver a tota...

JVC will exhibit its new VN-H557U PTZ camera, VR-D100 LoLux DVRs, and PKT-23 Pocket-Sized Portable Radio There are few names in the history of the professional video and security industries that resonate with innovation, reliability and value more than JVC. This year at ISC West, JVC is showcasing a suite of innovative new camera and recording solutions that further reinforce their leadership position, as well as a renewed focus on the core security and select vertical markets...

Raytec’s SPARTAN hazardous area LED floodlights explore the advances in hazardous area lighting Raytec have released details for their first free webinar of 2014: ‘Introducing SPARTAN - Lighting for Hazardous Areas’. With the launch of Raytec’s SPARTAN hazardous area LED floodlights, this webinar session explores the latest advances in hazardous area lighting, and how they revolutionise the way we design, install and maintain lighting in these environm...

CyberKey offers real time key programming, real time audit reporting and real time access control New products are introduced to the market every day. Every once in a while a product comes along that changes the landscape. In the access control market, that happened in the Spring of 2000 when the CyberLock electronic access control system was first introduced. On April 2, 2014, this happens again when CyberLock, Inc. formally introduces the CyberKey Air at the ISC West Securit...

VIVOTEK’s VAST is designed to support hundreds of cameras and stations in a hierarchical structure Background Hajdúszoboszló, a small town in Hungary, has been well known for its thermal spring with a healing power since 1920s. HungaroSpa, located in Hajdúszoboszló, offers to international tourists a variety of facilities, such as medical spas, open-air baths, aqua parks, and an aqua-palace. In order to create a safer, more comfortable and re...

The Mission 500 backpack-building project takes place on the first day of ISC West HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will be sponsoring two events at the ISC West conference in April to support Mission 500, the security industry’s initiative to serve the needs of children and communities in crisis through partnership with the World Vision Christian humanitarian organisation. “At HID Global, we have been strong...

HDCVI will let a fast conversion of the analogic installations into new and modern ones in HD Dahua HDCVI Academy officially has Videotrend s.r.l as its second distribution partner. As HDCVI reveals a new chapter, offering the industry with a new HD solution, and in a heritage way, HDCVI provides high definition quality at analogue price. HDCVI technology is exact the optimal solution to the market. “We are excited to have Videotrend in our HDCVI Academy,” said T...

The award winners were chosen from wide array of nominees and each was ranked based on industry experience The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 WSC Women of the Year awards. The awards program honours the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories. This year’s 2014 Women of the Year...

In China and Russia ONVIF Profile S compliance is becoming mandatory for smaller systems The familiarity and widespread use of ONVIF interfaces in the market are evidence of the success of ONVIF, which was created in 2008 by three manufacturers, Axis, Sony and Bosch. More evidence of success is a growing number of new members and compliant products. All over the world, ONVIF is being embraced – in China and Russia, as examples, ONVIF Profile S compliance is becoming mand...

The two cameras and encoder are part of Marshall Electronics’ new family of 1080p/59.94 IP products Marshall Electronics introduces two new IP cameras that combine high definition video with the low latency needed for real time video monitoring. The VS-577-3GSDI 30x Zoom PTZ Camera and VS-547-3GSDI 30x Zoom Box Camera are designed for security applications in requiring sharp images, powerful zoom, and multiple H.264 streams. The VS-547-3GSDI and VS-577-3GSDI cameras sup...

Advanced features of the VS-104-3GSDI include POE+ and multiple programming interfaces, including ONVIF Marshall Electronics announces the release of the highly anticipated VS-104-3GSDI 1080p60 Full HD IP Video Encoder/Decoder with a max framerate of 60fps @ 1920 x 1080. The VS-104-3GSDI simplifies the delivery of high definition video and embedded audio via an IP network. This all-in-one solution is a simple and cost effective tool for organisations to distribute HD content t...

At ISC West, Marshall will showcase a new feature on the MEI VMS, called “User Sizeable Source Panes” Marshall Electronics announces at ISC West the release of its new complete line of 1080p/59.94 IP products. 2014 will mark the culmination of several years of R&D effort to bring to the Enterprise Security and Surveillance Market a new standard in quality, performance, operability and value in the burgeoning 1080p/59.94 arena. Marshall brings to the enterprise...

Teleste ACE8 has been announced as the winner in the category of “Best broadband network transmission solution” Teleste’s intelligent and compact deep fibre node the Teleste ACE8 has been announced as the winner in the category of “Best broadband network transmission solution” in the SCTE’s 2014 Technological Innovation Awards. The SCTE (Society for Broadband Professionals) is an educational society and non-profit organisation whose aim is t...

The Symmetry EN-2DBC supports two doors and utilises Power over Ethernet AMAG Technology, the world’s most installed access control and integrated security solution developer, introduces the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC Network Controller. The Symmetry EN-2DBC offers a flexible, easy to install controller option for organisations looking to deploy a distributed IP-based access control system, expand their current access control system, secure only a few doors or upgrade their...

Symmetry V8.0.1 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of Symmetry™ V8.0.1 Access Control software. Symmetry V8.0.1 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and supports Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), has launched a new range of door closers, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology at a competitive price point. The Briton 2300 Series Surface Mounted Closers and 2400 Series Concealed Closers comprise a host of innovative solutions to meet the needs of the healthcare, education and commercial sectors; delivering high quality, precision manufactured uni...

The Teleste event is targeted at VARs in the range of headends, IPTV systems and HFC networks Teleste Cable TV & IPTV Partner Event is held 1-2 April, 2014 in Budapest, Hungary. The event is targeted at VARs in the range of headends, IPTV systems and HFC networks. The annual event for Teleste Partners contains both technical and business related topics and offers the participants first-hand knowledge on its products and solutions, as well as on new products and updates th...

The ACE8 is shortlisted in the ‘Best Broadband Network Transmission Solution’ category Teleste’s intelligent deep fibre node ACE8 has been shortlisted at 2014 SCTE Technological Innovation Awards. The ACE8 is one of the four entries shortlisted for the category of ‘Best Broadband Network Transmission Solution’. The winner of the award will be announced 22 March in London. The Teleste ACE8 is the first node on the market that fully meets the requi...

The Pyronix KX10DTP-WE utilises a PIR and Microwave module to provide greater security levels and the added reliability needed in commercial and more hostile residential environments such as the garage or conservatory. At the same time giving the assurance that a property can be protected, even with a pet inside. This 10m dual technology, pet immune detector is the latest product to join the multi award winning Enforcer two way wireless family, ensuring the Enforcer is the wireless system to me...

Hikvision’s DS-2DF7286 network PTZ dome camera won the Gold Medal for its Smart Tracking capability Hikvision is extremely proud to announce that its DS-2DF7286 Network PTZ Dome Camera series has won the Securex 2014 Poznan International Fair (PIF) Gold Medal. The prize came for the DS-2DF7286’s Smart Tracking capability. The PIF Gold Medal is one of the most recognised awards in the Polish market, and is granted only after a thorough assessment of the latest secu...

Castel’s Xellip IP audio and video intercom solution can be applied in a variety of internal and external locations Updating the security in an iconic Grade 1 listed building will always be a challenge. However, by using the latest in IP technology, the upgrade became a simpler task for the company installing the new security system, with Castel’s Xellip IP intercom at the heart of the solution. The Palace of Westminster estate is located in central London and inc...