Surveillance & Security News for September 2014

PPM is marking the introduction of ISD by setting up an Incident Command Center PPM 2000 has announced the launch of a new Integrated Solutions Division (ISD) for expanding, managing, and maintaining PPM’s growing portfolio of integrations for their Perspective incident management software. Here at ASIS, PPM is marking the introduction of ISD by setting up an Incident Command Center where PPM and their partners will showcase how organisations can seamlessly connect syste...

Samsung and OnSSI’s new, seamlessly integrated systems solution is ideal for applications in mainstream SMB markets OnSSI, the industry leader in Video Management System (VMS) solutions, announced a new integration solution for Samsung Techwin America WiseNet III IP cameras here at ASIS 2014. The new Ocularis VMS integration provides real-time situational awareness, delivers integral 360° camera dewarping for improved wide area coverage, and conveys high capacity in-...

OnSSI’s technology partnerships further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis At this year’s ASIS 2014 show, OnSSI is showcasing several innovative technology partnerships that further expand the features and functionality of Ocularis. Industry interest in the VMS platform’s open architecture and intelligent engineering continues to drive the development of new and exciting applications for Ocularis. “Technology collaborations provide users...

OnSSI delivers new and innovative integrations for its industry leading Ocularis Video Management System (VMS). With an increased emphasis on new technologies, a compelling value proposition, and a higher level of technical support, OnSSI raises the bar – benefiting Integrators and end users. OnSSI’s Ocularis provides the highest VMS performance for mid-level and enterprise solutions with new integrations with Samsung’s WiseNet III cameras with in-camera NVR capabilities that...

Morse Watchmans demonstrates new features along with key control and asset management systems Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year’s ASIS show. The new feature will be demonstrated along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organisations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are easy to implement a...

Galaxy’s new solution using RS485 architecture with Turbo485 delivers speeds up to 10X greater than conventional 485 readers Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is featuring its new RS485 Remote Readers with Turbo485 polling speed here at ASIS 2014. Unlike conventional RS485 access control readers, the new solution from Galaxy with Turbo485 delivers data polling speeds up to 10X greater than conventional...

Galaxy’s System Galaxy v.10.4 delivers integrated and scalable access control capabilities to track student movement At this year’s ASIS trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of...

Also on display is a new fully integrated TCP/IP appliance embedded with Galaxy’s System Galaxy Software v.10.4 Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is highlighting myriad new features available on the company’s popular System Galaxy Software here at ASIS 2014. The new release, System Galaxy Software v.10.4, adds installation and user conveniences, as well as support for more third-party devices. Als...

Galaxy’s mobile access solution employs a handheld reader powered by Telaeris populated with System Galaxy software Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is demonstrating the company’s new mobile access solution here at ASIS 2014. By pairing the company’s industry leading System Galaxy access control platform with a new handheld reader powered by Telaeris, users can extend the boundaries of conv...

Pace enables the placement of edge devices at distances up to 500m over CAT5e without repeaters Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is displaying its new line of Pace™ Long Range Ethernet Adapters here at ASIS 2014. New Pace models include receivers with one, 4, 8 and 16 ports, and full duplex 100Mpbs at distances up to 500m over CAT5e without repeaters. The one port receive...

A wide range of NetWay products can be conveniently located indoors or outdoors Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is displaying its enhanced line of NetWay™ PoE Solutions here at ASIS 2014. NetWay midspans are the best way to deliver PoE, PoE+ or Hi-PoE to a variety of edge devices and ensure there’s power even if the network goes down. Designed for a myriad of IP ap...

LINQ2 provides remote control and real-time monitoring and reporting of Altronix’s new eFlow Power Altronix is introducing its LINQ2 Network Communication Module here at ASIS 2014. LINQ2 provides remote control and real-time monitoring and reporting of Altronix’s new eFlow™ Power Supply/Chargers. “As the security industry continues to migrate towards enterprise level integration, it is increasingly important to deliver products that can be monitore...

These new additions to the eBridge line accommodate the latest edge devices that require faster data rates Altronix is showcasing its expanded line of eBridge™ Ethernet over Coax Adapters with new models featuring full duplex 100Mbps here at ASIS 2014. eBridge is a cost-effective solution to upgrade and expand security and surveillance utilizing coax, while supporting PoE, PoE+ and Hi-PoE devices. eBridge can reach distances up to 500m – five times standard Eth...

Commoditisation is the biggest problem facing today’s security integrators, says Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative encompassing some 250 electronic security systems integrators, and aligning them with over 150 vendor partners. Multi-million-dollar manufacturers are taking advantage of economies of scale to drive down pricing of many of the components our industry uses, and lower prices are poised to have a long-term detrimental imp...

Just days before the ASIS International conference and exhibits in Atlanta, the global security market's attention last week has been focused on the big Security Essen 2014 trade show in Germany. With more floor space, exhibitors and attendees than ASIS, Security Essen highlights a wealth of technology resources to an eager international audience every two years. Several SourceSecurity.com staff members attended Security Essen last week, and my colleagues reported that the well-attended show ref...

The new system is operated on an Ethernet backbone, with 35 unmanaged AMG switches AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, has completed a new sophisticated toll management transmission solution on Solapur Highway, for ITNL in India. ITNL is using the solution to monitor two Toll Plazas with a total of 20 Lanes with 24 Booths – 4 of which have reversible lanes. The project covers a road stretch of 105 kilometres...

QNAP's VioStor high-end 2U chassis NVR won the Silver Award in ‘Surveillance Camera’ category QNAP® Security recently announced that the VioStor NVR VS-8148U-RP Pro+ has won the Merlion Awards with Silver Award in ‘Surveillance Camera’ category at Safety & Security Asia 2014. “It is an honour to have the VS-8148U-RP Pro+ recognised for its excellence, including its innovation, design, user-friendliness and exclusive features,” said...

When deployed as a unified system, the SV-32 will offer users a consolidated view of video and access control activities Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced the evolution of its SV-32 appliance to provide native support for access control alongside video surveillance capabilities on a single turnkey solution. The SV-32 will come pre-installed with Genetec’s unified security platform, Security Center, to offer customers t...

Allegion’s CISA eSIGNO portfolio includes hotel contactless locks, electronic cylinders, energy savers, safes, etc. Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, is set to attend the Independent Hotel Show, the UK’s only forum for boutique hoteliers from Tuesday 21st October to Wednesday 22nd. A major supplier of security, hardware packages, and access control systems to hotels worldwide, Allegion will be exhibiting products from its CISA bra...

Chief Executive James Kelly will be championing the views of the Association’s members With Conference season upon us, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been busy championing the views of the private security industry; planning and attending meetings with MPs, Ministers, Peers, PCCs and think tanks at the Labour party conference (which is already underway) and the Conservative party conference. At the forefront of the BSIA’s agenda is the ongoi...

A security control station was set up in the AG Neovo booth at the event with a video wall matrix built by PN-46D AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, invited industry professionals to take a close look at its latest innovative solutions at Security Essen 2014. A biennial event highly regarded worldwide and particularly in the Western and Central European market, this international trade fair for security and fire prevention is celebrating its 40...

HID will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications under the theme “Your Security. Connected” HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that under the theme “Your Security. Connected,” it will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications with its broad Genuine HID® portfolio of interoperable secure identity solutions at next week’s ASIS International semina...

With the integrated LEGIC reader chips, the e-payment via “Haili” meters is easy and flexible Shanxi Pingyang Industry Machinery Co., Ltd., Electrical Apparatus Branch is a key manufacturer of parking meters in North China. They have supplied and installed parking meters in Taiyuan based on LEGIC technology. Shanghai Aohua Smart Card Science & Technology Co., Ltd is one of the leading reader manufacturers in China. Its dedication to the customer’s wishes...

Panomera monitors traffic and pedestrian flows between the multi-storey car park, Terminal 1 and the network of feeder roads and paths The international airport at Naples, Napoli Capodichino Airport, is used by 6 million travellers every year. With the introduction of the Panomera® multifocal sensor system from Dallmeier, security in both the apron and the airport forecourt areas is enhanced further still by the very latest in camera technology. Napoli Capodichino off...

As an authorised VAR of Quantum’s SAFE software, Siemens will provide enterprise-level physical security solutions Quantum Secure has formed a value-added reseller (VAR) alliance with Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division. As an authorised value-added reseller of Quantum Secure’s SAFE software suite, a comprehensive physical security management solution that connects disparate physical security, IT and operational systems and reduces costs and risks...

Zenitel will become a preferred technology hardware supplier to Genetec end-users Zenitel, a global leader and supplier of the STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brands of communication systems, recently announced a strategic technology partnership with Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions. In this relationship, Zenitel will become a preferred technology hardware supplier to Genetec end-users with its globally deployed intercom system, leveraging se...

FARGO card personalisation systems were used to print some of the industry’s earliest magstripe cards HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is marking 20 years of innovation and leadership with its FARGO® line of solutions. FARGO card personalisation systems were used to print some of the industry’s earliest magstripe cards and have steadily evolved to help facilitate the industry migration to more secure, contactless smart cards and...

The Accolades Awards will be presented at a networking luncheon on Monday, Sept. 29 ASIS International, the leading organisation for security professionals worldwide, has selected its 2014 ASIS Accolades Award winners. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry’s most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions. The 10 winners—including a new Judge’s Choice Award winner recognised from those 10—will be shown a...

The Milestone Customer Dashboard will be showcased at the ASIS International trade show in Atlanta Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is announcing updates to the Milestone Customer Dashboard, an online system monitoring service. This innovative service enables Milestone channel partners to get real-time system status of any of their customers’ installations. Using this service, resellers can keep track of the technical st...

Using this service, resellers can keep track of the technical status in the systems Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is announcing updates to the Milestone Customer Dashboard, an online system monitoring service. This innovative service enables Milestone channel partners to get real-time system status of any of their customers’ installations. Using this service, resellers can keep track of the technical status in the sys...