Surveillance & Security News for September 2012

The Schlage AD-Series electronic locks are compatible with all popular exit devices Ingersoll Rand recently announced that Sielox Pinnacle server customers can now seamlessly integrate Schlage wireless AD-Series electronic locks to create a cost-effective, scalable access control solution that meets today’s needs as well as provides an easy pathway to future upgrades. Pinnacle is a feature-rich access control and event management system that provides greater control over...

The new IP video technologies are engineered to fit nearly every security and surveillance need Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, will be featuring a range of new products and speaking in key educational sessions throughout ASIS International 2012, September 10-13, Philadelphia (Booth #2622). Axis will showcase innovative IP video technologies that fit nearly every security and surveillance need, including cameras with vastly improved image quality and cl...

Leading video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is helping camera and recording manufacturers simplify and expand surveillance solutions for mid-sized to large enterprise and government customers through a common platform that delivers high-quality, remote video feeds to multiple end user devices. The result gives enterprise users a true unified dashboard view, creating a “multiscreen” experience for monitoring video across fixed and mobile devices. The soluti...

The HawkEye Effect has released its new HawkEye Site mapping module that can be easily integrated into security systems and video management software such as Milestone XProtect. In addition, the module incorporates IP cameras and sensors like Optex Redscan IP laser detectors, which can provide the precise coordinates of an intrusion. As part of the HawkEye suite of products, the software can then trigger CCTV PTZ cameras to track and record the intruder real-time, at higher zoom levels providing...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces a strong addition to the video encoder family, AXIS Q7411 Video Encoder. The new one-channel video encoder with outstanding video processing capabilities is the perfect solution for analogue installations migrating to IP. The video encoder is ideal for any application with high demands on frame rate, image quality and performance. "With AXIS Q7411 Video Encoder, Axis is continuing to show market leadership by being the first to...

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 live view of VIVOTEK camera footages on a smart phone or a tablet computer. Cameras can also be accessed independently without the need for a server running CMS. "This is an excellent opportunity to introduce the Android version of iVi...

Megan Martin, a staff scientist atPDXWildlife, with the high-performanceIP camera system The Giant Panda’s current reproductive rate of one birth every two years has driven captive breeding programs to closely monitor and record the endangered species’ breeding techniques. Known for losing interest in mating upon captivity, researchers have gone to great lengths to better understand why this is the case. PDXWildlife, a small conservation team of scientists with the...

Milestone's new VMS versions include XProtect Enterprise 8.1, XProtect and Professional 8.1 Milestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software (VMS), gives users the power of choice with the release of five new product versions: XProtect Enterprise 8.1, XProtect® Professional 8.1, XProtect Express 1.1, XProtect® Essential 2.1 and XProtect Go 2.1. For all of these video management offerings, users may choose to operate the surveillance us...

Ingersoll Rand will host on Sep 11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre Building on its successful on-the-road training events held in more than 20 cities across the U.S., Ingersoll Rand will bring its smart technologies training session to ASIS, beginning Sept. 11 at 8:00 a.m. in Room # 120B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC). The two hour Electronic Access Control Learning Event consists of comprehensive technology and product training, including a kick-off from In...

At booth #3359, attendees will see first-hand demonstrations of DVTEL’s ONVIF-compliant Quasar cameras DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced that it will showcase its Quasar camera series, DVTEL’s HD 1080p ONVIF standards-compliant camera line; TruWitness, an industry-first, award-winning mobile application that turns cell phones into real-time, networked surveillance cameras; and Meridian, an HD-quality Network Video Recorder aimed at t...

Canon's new cameras have high refractive index, which delivers outstanding zoom and wide angle Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions recently added four new Full HD resolution cameras to its product range; the VB-H41, VB-H610VE, VB-H610D and VB-H710F. Incorporating Canon’s high-end lens design and image processing technology, the cameras will be on show for the first time at Security Essen 2012 from 25 to 28 September 2012 [Hall 2.0 Stand 540]. The new cameras...

The three new additions to Samsung’s SMT professional security monitor range can display images up to 1280 x 1024 resolution in 4:3 ratio. All three new models have durable tempered glass screens and utilise Samsung’s DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) technology that optimises colour reproduction and enhances contrast. The 19” SMT-1914 has a RGB (VGA) input, whilst the 19” SMT-1934 and 21.5” SMT-2232 both have RGB (VGA), BNC and HDMI connectors. “These ne...

After the successful introduction of the award-winning AXIS Camera Companion, the leader in network video solutions has recently announced a major upgrade of the free software client to further improve effective surveillance in retail environments. The new release includes new features such as audio, support for Public View Monitoring, Axis' Corridor Format and video authentication. "The first version of AXIS Camera Companion was well received by the market. Until August 2012 we have registered...

The latest release of IndigoVision’s Security Management Solution, SMS4 release 6, delivers superior scalability and even more ‘power to the people’ – especially to customers with multiple sites and large numbers of cameras. The solution now has more flexible administrative capability while still retaining its operational ease of use. Wherever they happen to be, administrators can configure the IndigoVision solution locally, writing to the database simultaneously. Sophist...

The MOBOTIX Q24M-Sec hemispheric camera, which can capture an entire room with no blind spots, has now even more to offer with the new integrated MxAnalytics video analysis tool. MxAnalytics is an efficient tool for process optimisation or marketing purposes and can be used in small retail stores as well as in public buildings such as museums or airports in order to receive important information. Heat map: track and evaluate movements Which shelves in the shop are attracting the most customer...

With an extremely vulnerable, high-density population, the area of Midtown in Atlanta, GA has security as its highest    priority. Covering a vicinity of 400 blocks, Midtown includes three large MARTA rail stations, the Federal Reserve Bank, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and many other major businesses. Last spring, the city began a project in Midtown designed to heighten public safety and security with the implementation of Vicon outdoor IP video cameras. “We have three...

Gallagher, the internationally established experts in security systems technology, has released the latest version of its premium integrated security solution, the Gallagher Command Centre 7.05. A highly resilient and flexible solution, this newly upgraded security software uses smart phone enabled technology to protect against potential attack and enables users to manage and monitor security with a single application. Building on Gallagher’s recent HBUS RS485 communications protocol for...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces AXIS P12 Network Cameras, a series of uniquely designed cameras for exceptionally discreet indoor and outdoor surveillance. The cameras' form factor and small size enable easy integration into very limited spaces, making them ideal for discreet or covert surveillance in stores, banks and ATMs, architectural buildings, hotels and offices. "These new cameras offer excessive flexibility with its unique design concept, comprising a...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of a number of new key integrations for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter. IPSecurityCenter already integrates with some of biggest names in security systems in the world, including access control, video management, geospatial information systems, video analytics, perimeter detection systems and a host of other technologies. The latest additions to the IPSecurityCenter...

A challenging environment The Maastricht Courthouse handles all kinds of cases every day, from hosting administrative hearings to trying actual crimes, and it is one of the larger legal institutions in the Netherlands, retaining eighty judges and 265 employees in addition to the daily flux of visitors. Against this vibrant background, safety and security stand out as absolute musts. That’s why the Maastricht Courthouse decided it was time to upgrade its fifteen-year-old security system wi...

The MOBOTIX S14 FlexMount camera will be available to see at booth #2959 atASIS International 2012   MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, will showcase its flexible and discreet S14 FlexMount to the Americas market for the first time at this year’s ASIS Seminar & Exhibits, being held Sept. 10-13, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. At booth #2959, conference attendees can get a first look at t...

Canon will display four new network camera products and showcase its full security surveillance portfolio Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, is exhibiting its latest security technology at Security Essen 2012 (hall 2.0, stand 540) from 25th to 28th September 2012. Security Essen 2012 brings together the latest innovation in international security and fire prevention technology. Canon will display four new network camera products as well as showcasing its full s...

IdentiSys is North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification and access control systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response and access control/CCTV security systems, recently announced the acquisition of the Identification, Security and Presentation Divisions of Mountainland Business Systems, headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, with additional offices in Idaho, O...

HID will also demonstrate its suite of technologies, products and services at ASIS 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia. In addition to announcing the latest additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level...

Manufacturers of PD6662 compliant products will give practical demonstrations of the products Leading organisations from across the security industry are to impart their shared expertise at a forthcoming series of seminars entitled PD6662: The Industry Debate, aimed at educating a wider audience about the implications of the PD6662 scheme relating to hold-up and intruder alarms. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be joined by the National Security Inspector...

ViDiCore's latest full HD IP camera and encoder series will be showcased at Security Essen 2012 At this year´s "Security" in Essen - Hall 2, Booth 521 - ViDiCore will introduce the latest generation of full HD IP camera and encoder series with intelligent onboard video analytics. RIVA cameras and encoders are equipped with the standard license of 3D video analytics, powered by VCA Technology. By means of video analytics, video images are analysed and evaluated before ei...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is protecting Crossgates Community Gardens, a not-for-profit and locally run focal point built by the townspeople of Crossgates located near Dunfermline in Scotland.The Crossgates Community Garden has been created by the Greenfingers Volunteer Group on a piece of land donated by the local Masonic Lodge through a range of fund raising activiti...

iOmniscient is pleased to announce the launch of iQ-Nose, a highly intelligent system capable of detecting the smell of a chemical through its unique composition. iOmniscient’s primary focus has always been on the analysis of video and consequently has been heralded as the international leader in Video Analytics with the patented ability to perform complex detection and identifications in difficult scenes. By combining the ability to SEE and SMELL the gas there is a much higher probability...

Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic access control systems, is proud to announce the release of its new CyberKey smart key.The CyberKey II is a programmable smart key that operates as part of the CyberLock access control system. The CyberKey II electronic key serves as an authorising credential within the CyberLock system. It contains a rechargeable battery that powers the key and energises the electronic lock cylinder when the two devices make contact. Each ke...

Unprecedented sales of the SeeSense IK-HR1P “CS” compact full HD camera, has led the company to manufacture a second and improved batch of this unique upgraded version of the Toshiba IK-HR1S camera. The new front of the SeeSense version of the camera includes major flare related refinements to the sensor mask to reduce any non-image forming light contamination of the sensor. Additionally the casting surface is chemically blacked to minimise internal reflections between the lens and...