Surveillance & Security News for June 2012

The ACT equipment used at the college includes the ACTpro 4000 two-door controller The headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons in London is being secured by door controllers and management software from Access Control Technology (ACT) as part of an IP security system. The college promotes and advances excellence in surgical practice and patient care in England and Wales. It is active in supporting surgeons at all stages of their careers and also promotes public understa...

Milestone's video surveillance has built-in analytics that enables the detection of irregular movement patterns In a collaboration between leading researchers at Aalborg University (AAU) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU), as well as technology experts from Securitas and Nabto, Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, will be developing a new, cutting-edge video surveillance solution. Video surveillance can be used to prevent theft i...

Public spaces, such as airports, metro systems or railway stations, are commonly full of people and full of life. Whether it is a sense of internationality, the rush of daily commuters or simply the colorful dynamic of a heterogeneous environment, there is always lots to see. In order to uphold this inspiring perception of public areas and to ensure their trouble-free operation, a great deal of work goes on behind the scenes – particularly with regard to safety and security. Due to the ma...

Conseal Security, the provider of solutions to secure data on the move announced Conseal Server 2.0, enabling organisations to maintain complete control over their private data when it’s on the move. The increasingly visible headlines publically ‘outing’ data breaches serve as clear indication of the scale of the problem. A problem that is increasingly punished by punitive fines, the average cost of breaches to organisations – both direct and indirect – remains ext...

Ipsotek announced the integration of their VISuite with Genetec’s Security Center to provide users with complete and comprehensive solutions from a unified security platform. The integration between Ipsotek’s VISuite with Security Center offers users a collection of tools to automatically detect and respond to suspicious events and abnormal behaviours in a live or forensic mode.   VISuite is characterised by a unique combination of hardware and software whose design simplifies...

VIVOTEK iViewer is a mobile application (app) designed to run on mobile devices, allowing for remote, off-site monitoring. With support for network cameras managed by centralised management software (CMS) ST7501 or VAST, the application enables the user to access and live view the footage on a smart phone or a tablet computer. Cameras can also be accessed independently without the need for a server running CMS. "It is an excellent time to introduce a new logo and pricing," said William Ku, Dire...

Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products, recently announces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating and extreme low-light performance. The brand-new CS400P aims to address the needs of home users and small businesses to secure yards, driveways, entryways, etc., while providing them with an excellent price and performance ratio. Compro CS400P with the latter additionally featuring Power-over-Ethernet support, employ IP66-grade aluminum housing to...

DVTEL, INC., IP video surveillance technology pioneer, announced the release of the Meridian Network Video Recorder, a plug-and-play networked recording appliance that practically self-installs. Meridian provides resellers and users with ease of installation and management, and allows for dramatic cost reduction in megapixel video deployments. Available in four and 16-port models, Meridian NVRs combine the functions of a network video recorder, including high-powered Ethernet switch, automatic...

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new product that enables security and blue light personnel to view live footage transmitted from remote locations to the control room over GPRS/3G providing connectivity in even the most demanding network conditions. The VBox 20 is a fully integrated unit that provides a reliable live video feed from virtually any location. The small form factor unit takes video and power inputs and uses Vem...

Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of IP video security products, announces its CS400P outdoor bullet network camera with IP66-rating and extreme low-light performance. The brand-new CS400P aims to address the needs of home users and small businesses to secure yards, driveways, entryways, etc., while providing them with an excellent price and performance ratio. Compro CS400P with the latter additionally featuring Power-over-Ethernet support, employ IP66-grade aluminum housing to protect...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing their first fiber optic video product designed to transport HDMI high-resolution video over optical fiber. The ComNet FVT/FVRHDMI transmits a high-resolution HDMI signal over one multimode fiber up to 500 meters for the 1080p60 format.  The FVT/FVRHDMI is capable of transmitting uncompressed high-resolution bi-directional communications with full HDCP copyri...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the expansion of its nextgeneration H.264 technology platform with the addition of a high-definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera available in 1 or 2 megapixel (MP) resolution. The indoor and outdoor pendant PTZ cameras are targeted specifically at expansive areas with manned operations, such as large retail chains, airports, petrochemical, casinos, and city surveillance, among others. &ldquo...

Honeywell today released several enhancements to its widely used WIN-PAK® integrated security platform that gives users greater ability to integrate digital video into their security systems, as well as work with a wider range of access control panels. WIN-PAK now seamlessly supports Honeywell’s NetAXS-123, NetAXS-4 and NS2 access control panels to provide full compatibility for legacy and new systems. In addition to WIN-PAK supporting the Honeywell Fusion, HRDP and Rapid Eye™ hy...

Nedap Security Management launched 3.0, featuring a fully upgraded user interface. This makes the far-reaching and flexible functionality of the security controller for break-in detection, video management and access control available to its users in the most user-friendly manner possible. As a result, AEOS has a new interface and a fresh look, which you can expect of a modern security management system. The unique multitasking technology of AEOS 3.0 increases the efficiency of your security pr...

Samsung Techwin America, a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, announces new additions to its iPolis family of IP and network products. This new line of megapixel infrared (IR) cameras for outdoor use capture high resolution images in complete darkness. Available in domes and bullet cameras, the new models are IP66 rated for use in severe or varying weather conditions. Samsung iPOLiS SNV-7080R dome is an outdoor 3-megapixel network video camera that provides 16:9 full 108...

TKH Security Solutions today announced the release of its new Siqura XSNet Ethernet switch line. The XSNet 3000 and XSNet 4000 series provides a complete offering of managed/unmanaged switches and media convertors. This series offers hardened units for operation under extreme conditions as well as a selection of powering options, including PoE. Additionally, the XSNet 3000 / 4000 line includes optional SFP (or mini GBIC) interfaces that enable these devices to transmit Ethernet/IP signals direct...

Visonic Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, announced the availability of two new wireless touchscreen iconic keypads – KP-160/MKP-160. The keypads support most of the daily user security system functions, such as: arming/disarming, initiating emergency response, fire and panic alarms, controlling home appliances and reviewing system status. Both new keypads can also be used with proximity tags or employee RFID tags fo...

The effects of a high-pressure water test on a PulseSecure electrified security barrier are graphically demonstrated in a new video released by Harper Chalice Group Limited. The thousand-gallon-per-minute deluge was released directly over the high voltage PulseSecure system as a part of a fire drill test, when fire-fighters activated a protective water curtain around a high security data centre for the first time. The water curtain system, designed and installed by Argus Fire, is designed to p...

Even the coldest, most remote and inhospitable regions need reliable surveillance coverage. IndigoVision’s latest camera, the Arctic PTZ, will cope with the most challenging environments users can find for it, able to operate in temperatures as low as -50oC / -58oF. The new Arctic PTZ provides users with a robust and reliable solution for monitoring outdoor locations in extreme conditions, without having to compromise on the unique IndigoVision features that they are familiar with. It has...

HeiTel VideoGateways have a range of system interfaces and functions, which together form HTalarm. HTalarm enables smooth integration of HeiTel VideoGateways into global security designs. The improved video motion detection for internal spaces, which detects global image changes caused by artificial light or changes in the position of the sun and rules these out as alarm events, the camera tamper protection, which detects turning, covering and defocusing, the resistor-monitored inputs and the p...

In today’s security world, systems need to be equipped with round-the-clock surveillance. Of specific note, a camera’s performance in dark areas is taking on a larger degree of importance. Realising this, cameras capable of excellent low-light performance are gaining a bigger market share every year. Hikvision is proud to introduce its advanced ISP (Image Signal Processing) technology: a technology that enables our cameras to excel in low-light environments. By utilising an ISP algo...

With the launch of VARIO, Raytec’s new range of high performance LED lighting, it is now even easier for security professionals to design and deliver CCTV systems that  are not just smarter, but even greener. In addition to the performance benefits of VARIO, including its interchangeable lensing and hot-spot reduction technology, VARIO also allows the user to deliver the most energy efficient installation possible. All Raytec LED illuminators deliver a high level of performance with...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of IP video security solutions, has established itself as one of the most open surveillance systems on the market with the latest release of its SMS4 software. SMS4 release 5 includes Camera Gateway, which allows IP cameras from top manufacturers to be integrated into the IndigoVision SMS4 system, making it easy to upgrade a client’s existing IP-CCTV system to a quality IndigoVision solution. Camera Gateway enables cameras from a range of other manufactu...

MOBOTIX recently announced the availability of a new suite of security solutions, including the S14 FlexMount, next-generation DualDome D14 cameras and the Hemispheric T24 Door Station with new modules. MOBOTIX also unveiled the development of a mobile app for use with the T24 IP VideoDoor Station and the addition of enhanced analytics to its Q24 Hemispheric Camera. MOBOTIX started 2012 with deliveries of the complete T24 IP Video Door Station. In addition to the hemispheric video door intercom...

RIVA´s high performance Full HD Dome IP camera RC3502HD with fan and heater is ideally suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The 1080p Full HD D/N camera with 3D video analytics (VCA) and 30 frames per second offers simultaneous dual stream of MJPEG and H.264. Equipped with numerous features such as 2 way audio with G.711, analog video output, digital in-/ output, USB port and SD card slot, the camera offers a power supply via PoE. It has been designed for applications at highly f...

Honeywell’s newest LYNX Touch self-contained security system includes two alarm industry firsts that will allow installers to more easily provide local and remote services, which are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to control their security using mobile devices. The LYNX Touch 5100 is the first technology of its kind to offer Wi-Fi, as well as an alarm radio that can communicate via 4G network.  The system also includes an optional Android tablet with a preloaded LYNX T...

Optex has launched the Smart Line Series of Quad technology, battery powered Active Beams – a very easy to install and highly cost-effective perimeter solution designed to operate with any leading wireless or GSM system. Smart Line dramatically reduces the need for a cabled infrastructure and is ideal in remote or difficult locations, delivering individual 100m areas of reliable detection. Part of the Optex BoundaryGard family, the new Smart Line Series can be either wall, post or housed...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded its innovative Aperio technology to offer a premium escutcheon to secure fire and escape routes. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Premium Aperio escutcheon complies with latest industry standards, including EN1906 / 03, making it suitable for use in fir...

Honeywell has released the new 5802WXT Wireless Panic Pendants in North America. The sleek, stylish compact devices are 25% smaller than previous Honeywell models and can be worn as a pendant, on a wristband, as a belt clip or on a keychain. With the press of a button, end-users can summon police, fire or medical response personnel to the premises in the event of an emergency. An LED flashes when transmission is successfully sent, ensuring the user that the device is operating.  The 5802WX...

Elbit Systems has launched an Integrated Maritime Awareness Concept and Solution (IMACS) suit, developed to answer the unique defense requirements of maritime infrastructure facilities, such as oil and gas rigs. Strategically important, these facilities call for a unique protection concept due to the potential threats posed by pirate and terror attacks. A modular solution, IMACS enables customisation of various available technologies and capabilities according to specific customer requirements...