Surveillance & Security News for March 2012

Dortronics' new 5278 Series of proximity activated switches help users maintain a sanitary environment Dortronics Systems, Inc. today at ISC West unveiled its new 5278 series of proximity activated switches with industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. The economical solution for touchless ingress/egress utilises optical infrared technology, allowing a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch. “When utilised wit...

Vihon Associates will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi Dortronics Inc. announced a new manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions. Effective as of March 1st, Vihon Associates of Roswell, GSA and Tullahoma, TN will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. “Vihon has the experience and resources to strengthen our current business relationships in the region and also bring us new opportunities,&...

Dortronics' back boxes can be used indoors or outdoors in a harsh environment Dortronics Systems, Inc., the industry's premier supplier of off-the-shelf and custom-fabricated door control solutions, has introduced two new surface-mount back boxes for use with the company's piezo switches and other door control devices at ISC West. Available in single gang back box and a narrow jamb mount box styles, the two new back boxes expand installation flexibility and can be used indoors...

Dortronics Inc. today introduced the addition of proximity activated switches and surface mount back boxes to its industry leading line of access control solutions. The 5278 Series of proximity activated switches allows a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch and the SS5000 Series Surface Mount Back Boxes expand installation flexibility. “Whether they are used in a hospital, casino or even a warehouse, the performance and quality of these new devices will far exceed the appl...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces a new selection of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) cameras that can provide clear images in extreme light conditions containing both very bright and dark areas in the field of view.  These new WDR cameras provide a low cost megapixel WDR solution for mainstream applications. Arecont Vision's Wide Dynamic Range megapixel cameras provide a dynamic range of up to 100dB representing up to a 50dB improvement compare...

The cameras combine megapixel resolution with remote focus, zoom, day/night and auto-iris capabilities Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announces the new full-featured MegaDome®2 series of all-in-one H.264 cameras combining megapixel resolution with remote focus, zoom, day/night and auto-iris capabilities at ISC West. The new functionality will allow systems integrators to install the cameras without locally fixing the field of view o...

Mathieson has extensive experience in security, economics and business practices throughout Latin America Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed security industry veteran Alex Mathieson as Regional Sales Manager, Latin America. Mathieson joins the company with a quarter century of experience in domestic and international sales. He has extensive experience in security, economics and business practices throughout Latin America....

The new hardware includes additions to the AFI line of switchers, transceivers and multiplexers Building on their reputation as the premier manufacturer of IP video and fiber optic communication and control solutions, AFI (American Fibertek Inc.) is introducing a host of new IP and fiber transmission solutions at ISC West. The new hardware includes additions to the AFI line of switchers, transceivers, multiplexers and other network communications devices. “Expanding our...

Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at half the price and none of t...

The RE2 enclosure accommodates back-up batteries for rack-mounted power supply/chargers Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is displaying a unique rack mount battery enclosure here at ISC West. The RE2 enclosure is designed to neatly accommodate back-up batteries for rack-mounted power supply/chargers. “The RE2 is designed to house batteries in a rack configuration to provide a simple yet...

Altronix also focuses on a host of power solutions for access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is highlighting a host of power solutions for video surveillance, access control, fire/life safety and intrusion detection at ISC West 2012. Introductions at the show include eBridge Ethernet Adapters for the transmission of video and data with power...

NetWay 1E PoE Midspan Injector is compliant PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++™ compliant Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, answers the industry need to supply additional power to devices over the Ethernet with the introduction of the NetWay1E PoE Midspan Injector that is PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++™ compliant. The new midspan power injector complies with the LTPoE++ protocol, and is also compatible...

Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters transmit IP video without the need of repeaters Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, introduces a high-performance and cost-effective solution that transmits IP video and data over coaxial cable more than 2,000 feet without the need for repeaters. On display here at ISC West, new Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters make it possible to use legacy coax infrastructu...

The collaboration aims to catalyse the adoption of hybrid IP-based security systems in the video surveillance market Intersil Corporation today announced it has joined forces with Sony Corporation and Altronix Corporation to accelerate adoption of hybrid IP-based security systems for the video surveillance market.    Video surveillance facts   According to Instat’s 2011 report, video surveillance equipment revenue will approach $15 billion in 201...

MiY-ID is 3M Cogent's award-winning, multi-functional biometric access control reader 3M Cogent, a global leader in providing biometric identification solutions to government agencies and commercial enterprises, recently announced that its MiY-ID Gov biometric access control reader is the first product to be certified as an approved biometric authentication system by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in accordance with FIPS 201 standard. At a high-level, the Biome...

Idesco is the market leader in Finland within access control products for high-security and industrial properties Lagercrantz Group has acquired over 90% of the shares in the Finnish company Idesco OY. Idesco develops and sells products based on RFID technology (Radio Frequency IDentification). The company is the market leader in Finland within access control products for high-security, industrial and commercial properties and is also active in areas such as industrial identif...

SoleraTec will be showcasing the new Mobile Video Vault in HauteSpot Network's booth at ISC West SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with HauteSpot Networks Corporation of San Luis Obispo, California, in delivering a complete end-to-end solution for capturing, transmitting, and managing the in-vehicle video surveillance for mobile fleets. The SoleraTec/HauteSpot solution provides police departments, transit aut...

Within an OnSSI VMS environment, Phoenix RMS-OE manages multiple tiers of storage resources SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software, has partnered with OnSSI and Spectra Logic to deliver the most affordable long-term video retention solution. Visit the OnSSI booth 21049 at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas for a complete demonstration of this integrated solution. Phoenix RSM-OE (OnSSI Extension) is a powerful tool which compliments...

Dominic will be promoting Samsung's Smarter Security philosophy, helping clients upgrade from analogue to IP Dominic Jones has been appointed European Marketing Manager for the professional security division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Dominic was previously the UK Marketing Manager for Sanyo Sales and Marketing Europe where he was responsible for driving the promotion of Full HD security cameras, as well as the company’s LCD projectors and consumer electronics produ...

John Lewis opened its relocated store in Liverpool One in the summer of 2008. The £1bn regeneration of the heart of Liverpool's shopping district has brought over 1.5 million people to a revitalised city centre to experience the shops, restaurants and beautiful green spaces on offer. The situation John Lewis Department Stores, one of the UK's leading retail groups, has invested in Honeywell's access control and intruder detection security solution.  Orion Security Solutions - an Eli...

Jurgen Klijn has been appointed as EMEA Senior Vice President for IndigoVision IndigoVision, a leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP video security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jurgen Klijn to its executive team, as Senior Vice President, EMEA. Klijn has been with IndigoVision since 2006, as a sales account manager based in Amsterdam. Over that time, he has built a strong business in the Benelux region. Klijn came to IndigoVision with an established re...

Optex detection products will be integrated into the XProtect platform through add-on Milestone device packs Optex, Inc. and Milestone Systems recently announced that Optex perimeter security products will be fully integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise IP video management platforms. The result will provide features and benefits unprecedented within the security industry for outdoor perimeter applications. Optex detection products will be integra...

The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems Arecont Vision announced that the company was selected as Milestone Systems' Camera Partner of the Year. The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its dedicated efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems in joint seminars, training programs, industry events, integration solutions, MegaLab certification and other activities.  Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and...

The New Product Innovation Award is based on quantitative and qualitative metrics developed by Frost & Sullivan Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been honoured with Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award in Cameras for IP based Video Surveillance.  In making the announcement, Scott Schafer, Executive Vice President, Arecont Vision, said, “The New Product Innovation Award from...

The security system installed at Hannah Foods included a mixture of Bosch FlexiDome cameras and DVRs A security system featuring more than 40 Bosch cameras has been installed at a food processing company, with some located in the deep freeze and operating at -23 degrees C. Hannah Foods is a family run business that has been serving the food service sector for more than 30 years. Based in Skelmersdale, the company underwent a £3 million expansion of the business in 2008 t...

TKH Security Solutions will demonstrate a total traffic management system at InterTraffic 2012 TKH Security Solutions announced its intention to participate in the InterTraffic 2012 trade show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from March 27th through the 30th (booth EL 46). TKH Security Solutions will show its complete and integrated traffic solutions, including its recently released traffic camera, the BC620WDR. This network camera is specifically designed to perform well in out...

ESI will be launching several new services via the new website After many months of work, the ESI website gets a makeover and we are pleased to announce the launch. With more content than ever before, the site is an information resource for a complete product overview, application news, success stories and a showcase for ESI presence world wide in the alarm and video monitoring markets. We are launching several new services via the site. LIVE CHAT! is an exciting new service...

The AD-Series will continue to be offered with keypads, mag stripe and FIPS201-compliant reader modules Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that, henceforth, it will only offer the Multi-Tech (MT) and Multi-Tech with Keypad (MTK) options for contactless credentials with the standard AD-Series platform. This consolidation from proximity-o...

Arecont Vision recorded a 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its financial results Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, continues to post double digit sales growth with its innovative line of megapixel imaging systems. Arecont Vision recorded 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its audited financial results. The company has achieved this growth by its continued focus on devel...

HID Global will demonstrate its extensive suite of products, solutions and services at ISC West 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will unveil its range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ISC West 2012 International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. In addition to launching its new solutions for personal identification verification (PIV) e...