Surveillance & Security News for October 2013

R100 wirelessly transmits credentials for request to entry in real time and uses a convenient, single-card system Recently at ASIS 2013, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is presenting its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. Capable of mounting on glass, stone, granite or marble entryways, the R100 significantly extends the reach and application of access control, when paired with a variety of hard-wired electromagnetic or electric lock...

The lion’s share of the revenue comes from the United States and Canada North America remains the dominant sales market for mobile video surveillance equipment, according to the latest research from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight.   In a global market of almost $500 million spent on mobile video surveillance equipment—not counting accessories—the Americas contributed around 70 percent of all revenue in 2012, a tota...

Traka’s M-Series manages up to 20 keysets, S-Series up to 60 keysets and the L-Series up to 180 keysets Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its electronic key cabinets at ASIS 2013. The Traka Key Cabinets are designed to control and automate the process of issuing keys to employees and ensuring they are returned at the end of each work day making sure sensitive keys never leave the workplace. Negating the need for manual issue whil...

1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration Dortronics Systems recently introduced two new electromagnetic locks for use with a variety of door and frame types at ASIS 2013 (booth # 895). The 1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration and at a competitive price. Both units deliver fail-safe operation, releasing instantly upon command or loss of...

IP 65 rating protects against water projected from a nozzle from any direction Dortronics Systems is unveiling its new line of WR5276 heavy duty push button switches this week at ASIS (booth # 895). The exterior grade switches are constructed of brushed stainless steel for use in even the most unforgiving environments and are rated to a sealing degree of IP65. “The addition of the WR5276 Series is a natural extension of our push button control solutions,” said Bry...

Morse to showcase the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher TrueTouch management software package at ASIS Morse Watchmans continues to build on its technology leadership in key control and management systems with an enhanced product line-up on display this week at ASIS. Featured enhancements to the KeyWatcher Touch include scheduled reports and automatic email notifications as well as key reservations. Morse Watchmans is also showcasing the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher True...

The A100-3090H offers all the benefits of keyless security along with compatibility with Aperio technology At ASIS 2013, Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, will debut the Adams Rite A100-3090H keyless entry control system that pairs an Adams Rite locking device and ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless hub. This unique package is ideal for customers who want to add electronic access control to a narrow stile aluminium door without adding another credential or access control sy...

SWP padlocks are available in two styles: mechanical locks and electromechanical locks At ASIS 2013, Abloy, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting its Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlocks, a range of super-tough locks that can withstand the most severe weather conditions and environmental extremes. “The demands placed on locks that have to withstand harsh conditions are extreme, and most locks simply can’t function for very long in such environments,” said...

6000 Series is designed to provide intelligent, superior door control for high-usage, heavy-duty applications At ASIS 2013 Norton Door Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company will showcase the 6000 Series Low Energy Operator, the newest addition to its PowerMatic® family of operators. The 6000 Series is designed to provide intelligent, superior door control for high-usage, heavy-duty applications. The 6000 Series Operator combines intelligent door control with reliable, ene...

Mul-T-Lock’s ProQsimity offers a simplified access control solution for any access point At ASIS 2013, Mul-T-Lock will be offering a host of comprehensive, wireless electronic access control (EAC) solutions. Mul-T-Lock will feature ProQsimity wireless self-contained locksets, cylinders, readers and accessories for access control and CLIQ e-cylinders and smart keys, which offer wire-free electromechanical locking. “We are about providing the right solution for the...

The ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products Underscoring its position as one of the security industry’s leading innovators, Medeco has been awarded the Security's Best Award at the ASIS 2013 Accolades Competition for its M100 iClass Aperio mortise cylinder. The ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions. A tea...

The HES KS100 uses a company’s existing credentials and ID badges to extend access control At ASIS 2013, HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company will introduce its KS100 Server Cabinet Lock, a wireless access control lock that is specifically designed to provide improved security in server rooms. The KS100 leverages the company’s Aperio® technology, which enables mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to a new or existing electronic access control system. The HES KS...

The MegaView® 2 cameras are available in resolutions of 1.3MP, 1080p, 3MP, 5MP and 10MP Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is showcasing its new MegaView® 2 and MegaBall® 2 series of all-in-one Day/Night H.264 megapixel cameras here at ASIS 2013. Both camera series feature remote focus and remote zoom P-iris lenses to ease installation, and optional true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) at 1080p and 3-megapixels (MP). The MegaView...

The megapixel camera features a colour 3-megapixel (MP) image sensor with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying a new MegaVideo® Compact Dual Sensor Day/Night Camera here at ASIS 2013. The megapixel camera features a color 3-megapixel (MP) image sensor with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) along with a monochrome 1.3MP image sensor with superior low light performance. Together the dual sensors ensure tha...

Arecont Vision’s WDR technology delivers a dynamic range of up to 100dB at full resolution without lowering frame rates Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is introducing a unique 12-megapixel (MP) 360° panoramic camera with true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) here at ASIS 2013. The new SurroundVideo® 12MP WDR 360°panoramic camera produces superior quality images of wide areas even in the most challenging lighting conditions witho...

MicroDome™ cameras are available in resolutions of 1.3-megapixels (MP), 1080p, 3MP and 5MP with WDR imaging Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is demonstrating a surface mount option for the new ultra low profile MicroDome™ cameras here at ASIS, Booth 1945. The new line of multi-megapixel cameras is designed for applications where both high-resolution and a minimal footprint are required. MicroDome™ cameras are availa...

Arecont Vision’s SurroundVideo® Omni Cameras feature its Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is demonstrating a unique new addition to its highly touted line of SurroundVideo® cameras at ASIS 2013. The new SurroundVideo® Omni Cameras feature four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This allows a s...

Samsung's WiseNet III portfolio includes the 6000 Series of 1080p full HD 2MP cameras and 5000 Series of 720p Samsung Techwin is showcasing their latest video surveillance cameras featuring WiseNet III DSP chipset technology at ASIS 2013 (booth # 853). The WiseNet III portfolio includes the 6000 Series of 1080p full HD 2MP cameras and the newest additions which include the 5000 Series of 720p high definition 1.3MP cameras in various configurations. “Samsung’s exte...

Samsung announced that an ASIS Accolade has been awarded to the SNP-6200RH camera A new video surveillance IP pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z) network dome camera introduced recently by Samsung Techwin America sets new benchmarks in performance, functionality and added value. The SNP-6200RH P/T/Z dome camera features 20x optical zoom, full HD image capture, and built-in IR LEDs for nighttime viewing at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet) along with a host of advanced built-in analytics...

The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility Underscoring its commitment to access control for today’s digital home, Yale is at ASIS 2013 demonstrating its line of Yale Real Living™ intelligent locks and supporting its extensive roster of top integration partners exhibiting here. The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility to mak...

Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales made the announcement at ASIS 2013 Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced three promotions and nine new hires within the expanding Americas division. The announcement, made by Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales, Arecont Vision at ASIS 2013, reflects the company’s uncompromising commitment to industry leadership, innovation and continued growth. New...

Samsung Techwin mobile apps are available for iPhone and Android devices with DDNS compatibility Samsung Techwin is featuring their newest mobile apps designed for the Samsung Security Manager (SSM) and the company’s leading line of Samsung iPOLiS network cameras and NVRs at ASIS 2013 (booth #: 853). Both mobile apps are available for iPhone and Android devices with DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming Service) compatibility for installation in less than a minute over wireless o...

The Rhino readers are fully integrated with IntelliSoft software for template capture and card creation Lumidigm recently announced that Innometriks Rhino biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are deployed across the entire Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport, controlling access to the tarmac with multiple units installed directly outdoors in the elements. Thousands of the over 9,700 employees are already enrolled and the...

Lumidigm recently announced that Invixium’s new IXM SENSE access control reader delivers an unparalleled end user experience by combining multispectral fingerprint imaging technology supplied by Lumidigm coupled with Invixium’s sophisticated matching algorithm which delivers 10,000 matches per second. It is the industry’s first biometric product using Android OS (Jelly Bean) and an integrated presence detection sensor. IXM SENSE also boasts an IP65 rating, power over ethernet (...

Glassgate 300 offers high security with barriers up to five feet high Smarter Security, provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, recently announced the availability of Fastlane® Glassgate 300. Among barrier turnstiles, Glassgate 300 pushes the design edge with an unprecedented openness but also offers high security with barriers up to five feet high. The IP-enabled optical turnstile will make its debut in booth no. 1705 at ASIS Inter...

New camera models S15, D15 and V15 are developed from their already successful predecessor series MOBOTIX, an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, continues to innovate and expands its IP surveillance and security solutions portfolio with the development of a comprehensive line of five-megapixel cameras, and a firmware update that includes lowlight exposure optimisation software. MxLEO The new Lowlight Exposure Optimisation (MxLEO)...

 Verint will be at ASIS International Annual Seminar & Exhibits at McCormick Place in Chicago Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced enhancements and new functionality to its Nextiva® portfolio, a comprehensive suite of video and situation management solutions designed specifically for an array of verticals, including critical infrastructure and enterprise environments. Over the past decade, the number and types of risks facing critical infrastructure sites...

Cyberlock systems replaced all cylinders including those in doors with very uncommon profiles Securing the Amsterdam Metro Underground The Amsterdam Metro is a mixed rapid transit and light rail system in Amsterdam and its surrounding municipalities Amstelveen, Diemen, and Ouder-Amstel in the Netherlands. The network is owned by the city of Amsterdam and operated by the Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf (GVB), the company that also operates trams, ferries, and local buses. The lock...

72% of British consumers express preference for HD CCTV over standard CCTV systems According to a survey by YouGov and Avigilon, 38 percent of people feel safe in areas where they know CCTV is being used because it acts as a deterrent, and a further 41 percent attribute the feeling of safety to the fact security forces can use the footage if anything were to happen. The presence of CCTV in the UK makes people feel safe, but the images captured by today’s CCTV cameras are...

Milestone XProtect Corporate software allows authorised staff to monitor security and disciplinary actions at any time Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network.  Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintena...