Surveillance & Security News for December 2011

 Using Avigilon analogue video encoders, Bear Creek Mountain Resort has reducedsecurity-related costsAvigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Berks County, Pennsylvania has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to better protect its corporate assets and ensure the safety of its more than 315,000 annual guests. Bear Creek Mountain Resort replaced its a...

Matrox Graphics Inc. and Trenton Systems recently announced three new Trenton video wall controllers, tested and validated for use with Matrox Mura™ MPX display wall controller boards. A single Mura MPX PCI Express x16 board facilitates video switching, signal conversion, scaling and de-interlacing across four inputs and four outputs, while combining multiple Mura MPX boards in a single Trenton system simplifies hardware required for larger video wall, digital signage & corporate...

Instek Digital a developer of enterprise video security solutions - with the focus on surveillance software and recording hardware - announces a new feature Monitor Group Function for MatriVideo- Video Management Software enabling, displaying, and monitoring multiple monitors within a single interface. The Monitor Group Function combines monitors and patterns together. The purpose of the Monitor Group function allows distributed users quickly view the same camera pattern on every monitor in the...

Barix AG, a pioneer in IP audio, control and monitoring, announced that Milestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software, has integrated Barix Audio over IP device support with Milestone XProtect® IP video management software (VMS). The collaboration enables bidirectional, high-quality voice and audio for XProtect deployments. Milestone XProtect IP video software now supports Barix one-way (public address/paging) and two-way (surveillance and intercom) aud...

Home security is easier than ever now with VIVOTEK IP8133/33W, a 1-Megapixel cube network camera, known as an all-in-one compact device with privacy button and tamper detection enabled. "The IP8133/33W is perfect for residential", said William Ku, Director of Brand Business Division at VIVOTEK. "You get to stay in touch with kids, elders or pets while you are away from home. It puts home security at your finger tips." With embedded multimedia SoC, the IP8133/33W comes...

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost.This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras with...

Based on a new partnership with LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology, Hong Kong based BQ Smart System expands its product portfolio of electronic locking systems. From now on, contactless locks for office, hotel and home installations will also be available with the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The new product developments can be understood in response to an ever-increasing demand for flexible and convenient solutions for personal identificat...

Radio Frequency Systems, a Chinese provider of electronic RFID locks and contactless OEM reader modules, is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. Developing innovative OEM reader modules based on the new LEGIC advant 4000 reader chip generation, RF Systems trusts in a state-of-the-art technology that meets high requirements in terms of flexibility and convenience.RF Systems will not only develop new reader...

In a major CCTV upgrade, Eurotunnel's French passenger terminal has deployed a widely distributed IP Video solution from IndigoVision. Used for security, traffic management and immigration control, the networked CCTV system has transformed Eurotunnel's surveillance operation.Eurotunnel manages the Channel Tunnel fixed link between UK and France and operates the shuttle service for tourist vehicles or trucks. It also shares the track with rail freight and passenger trains passing through the Tunn...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced the launch of XProtect Mobile, a new mobile application for XProtectVMS users. XProtect Mobile is specially designed for the XProtect VMS portfolio enabling users to effectively monitor their XProtect video from any place, anytime. Security personnel, business owners, residential users or video surveillance installers who need to monitor installations can now view Milestone XProtect video from a...

The INSIDE booth will display a broad array of secure solutions INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced that it will showcase its family of secure solutions at CARTES and IDentification 2011 for applications that range from payment and smart card readers to anti-counterfeiting, e-health and devfNFC handset integration. The INSIDE booth will display a broad array of secure solutions and demonstrate INS...

 Xpress Cargo achieved greater coverage and lower installation costs with Avigilon Panoramic domes ChallengeEnsure asset protection, facilitate cargo management, and maintain employee safety.    Solution  Xpress Cargo staff seamlessly manages the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system using the Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. The commercial trucking company installed Avigilon HD c...

 John Bedrick is the new CMO and VP of product management at Opengear Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions announced the hiring of John Bedrick as chief marketing officer and vice president of product management. Bedrick brings deep expertise across all aspects of enterprise security, including authentication, encryption, firewall, identity/access management and intrusion detection/prevention. Before joining Opengear, Bedrick served chief ma...

  Cpl Thomas Hancock was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) since his death over 140 years agoAfter demonstrating incredible bravery in the field of battle, Cpl Thomas Hancock, late the Lancers, was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), yet since his death over 140 years ago his grave had remained unmarked. He was also one of the first employees of The Corps of Commissionaires (Corps Security) and on the 15th October a memorial stone was unveiled in honour of his achievements and services to h...

The Briton 9400M Series of high security electromagnetic locks, which replace the previous 9300 Series, has been launched by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.  Including both upgraded models with new features and new ranges, the 9400M locks are robust and secure. They are specially designed for easy and quick installation, with an innovative new bayonet mounting bracket which eliminates having to hold the lock while fitting.  All the locks are non-handed and symmetrical, allowing...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, introduces two new H.264 network encoders, a 4-channel and 16-channel model, that convert analogue camera inputs (both NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR) into streamed IP video data. Advanced features such as museum search, that permits users to conduct quick analysis of recorded events, as well as dynamic load balancing and automatic detection, are provided when the device is used as part of a ViconNet Video Managem...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce its TS-559 Pro II 5-drive Intel® Atom™ based Turbo NAS server received the "Recommended" award from the UKs renown IT media, IT PRO. Great performance, versatile functionalities and user-friendly graphical interface of the TS-559 Pro II help win the highest 6 start rating by IT PRO.We are honoured the TS-559 Pro II is selected as Recommended product by IT PRO, its a great encouragement to us, said David Tsao, product manager of Q...