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Motorola Solutions integrates enterprise body-worn cameras and video management software

Motorola Solutions announced the latest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the integration of its VideoTag enterprise body-worn cameras and Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software. The integration enhances enterprise security efforts by making live body-worn video and audio easily accessible through the ACC™ AI-powered platform. Mobile video capability “The introduction of this integration is a part of our ongoing efforts to introduce intellige...

IP audio and control innovator Barix opens Innovation Centre in Aveiro, Portugal

IP audio and control innovator Barix announces the opening of a new research and development centre for next-generation, intelligent audio technologies. Based in Aveiro, Portugal, the Barix Innovation Centre focuses on “what’s next” for the company, including audio analytics, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and environmental sound monitoring. Barix Founder and CTO Johannes Rietschel identified Aveiro as the ideal location given its proximity to the University of Ave...

Fujitsu harnessing Softil’s BEEHD technology for ARCONTE video conferencing judicial system

IP Communications enabler Softil announces that its BEEHD technology has been selected by Fujitsu Spain to build the ARCONTE Trial Recording System. The multilingual, secure, modular and adaptable digital recording system will allow courts to work more quickly, transparently, and cost-efficiently. The system also ensures compliance with strict mandatory data requirements across Europe, Middle East, India and African (EMEIA) jurisdictions where courts are legally required to record and store lega...

OPTEX recognised with Innovation Award for its innovative range of vehicle sensors called ViiK at SICUR 2020

The Innovation Gallery is an initiative promoted by the pioneering Spanish Security event, SICUR, that recognises businesses who have demonstrated true innovation and made a significant contribution to technological development in their sector. OPTEX was featured among the top 14 winners in the Security category by a panel of industry experts for its innovative ViiK radar-based vehicle sensors. ViiK’s sensors are above-ground vehicle detectors which require no civil engineering works to b...

Sepura to exhibit ESN-ready device-to-device RSM prototype at BAPCO 2020

Sepura will be demonstrating a proof of concept solution at the BAPCO 2020 show slated to be held in Coventry, UK from March 10 to March 11. The company will be showing how existing TETRA radios can be repurposed for the forthcoming ESN network. Wireless Remote Speaker Mic  A Sepura SC21 is being utilised as a wireless Remote Speaker Mic (RSM), driving an ESN device whilst also providing a solution for Direct Mode Operation, a capability currently not available on existing LTE devices. T...

Barix to highlight IP audio and control innovations plus third-party integrations at ISC West 2020

IP audio and control interface innovator Barix is heading to the ISC West 2020 security industry trade show with a wide range of powerful yet cost-efficient new hardware innovations and third-party integrations. The company will exhibit in booth 19140 at the event, taking place from March 17 to 20 at the Sands Expo and Conference Center in Las Vegas. SIP Audio Endpoint hardware A centerpiece of Barix’s new product demonstrations will be the North American debut of the SIP Audio Endpoint...

Aquiline Drones partners with Guardbot for comprehensive planetary protection using amphibious and airborne drones

Drones are commonly known for flying in the sky, but a new breed is rolling around on the ground and swimming in the ocean. Now, in an alliance straight out of science fiction, two CT-based drone companies are joining forces to take on the task of protecting our planet using both airborne and amphibious drones by automating operations in security, environmental and even military fronts, globally.    Harford based Aquiline Drones (AD), a premiere Cloud and drone solutions company,...

EZVIZ launches Full HD Wi-Fi Outdoor Turret wall-mounted camera to provide crystal clear monitoring

EZVIZ Inc., the global smart home security brand, is sharing the news that it launches the Full HD Wi-Fi Outdoor Turret wall-mounted camera in the UK. With full HD 1080p resolution video, the camera delivers crystal clear monitoring all day and super night vision so that images still remain visible in full clarity no matter the time of day. The Outdoor Turret Camera also uses active defence including a strobe light, customised voice alerts and 100db alarm for full peace of mind when away from t...

Vaion adds object counting to the vcore update to enhance vehicle, people and object detection

Vaion announced the vcore 1.3 release focused on increasing the collaboration between security operators. With 1.4, Vaion expands its integrated detection and tracking with a new tool: object counting. vcore counts people and vehicles in real-time and allows for downloading historical statistics for analysis and reporting. Among other features included in this release, Vaion makes it easier for operators to search for specific people or vehicles by allowing them to select these directly from Vi...

PSA and SIA announce CyberTEC track and innovation keynote from Alec Ross at PSA TEC 2020

PSA, the internationally renowned security and systems integrator consortium, and the Security Industry Association (SIA), global trade association for global security solution providers, has announced CyberTEC powered by SIA, an exclusive cyber security track for PSA TEC 2020. CyberTEC will feature sessions on cyber-attack risk mitigation, cyber security managed services, cyber hygiene compliance and more. PSA TEC 2020 PSA also announced TEC 2020 keynote speaker Alec Ross, a New York Times be...

KBC Networks to highlight international fiber options and mobile surveillance systems at ISC West 2020

KBC Networks will be present at ISC West 2020 with their industrial transmission and remote power solutions on booth 29093 from March 17th – 20th. Well known in the industry for their trusted fiber transmission solutions, KBC will highlight their broad range of fiber products, including their direct replacements for the discontinued IFS and Fiber Options legacy products. KBC’s fiber optic range offers multimode and singlemode solutions for static and PTZ cameras; industrial data sys...

Hanwha Techwin announces three new 4-channel multi-sensor cameras with motorised PTRZ gimbals

Hanwha Techwin enhances its premium Wisenet P series with the addition of three new 4-channel multi-sensor cameras, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for detecting and tracking objects over wide open areas. The 8MP Wisenet PNM-9084QZ features motorised varifocal lenses for precise control of focal length, angle of view and zoom of each of its sensors, as do the 8MP PNM-9084RQZ and 5MP PNM-9085RQZ, which are also equipped with built-in smart IR illumination for each sensor. This illu...

Alertus Technologies to exhibit its advanced Alert Beacon audio-visual notification device at webinar

Alertus Technologies, a globally renowned company in unified mass notification, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a webinar to showcase the many benefits of its audio-visual notification device—the Alert Beacon. The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Alert Beacon For more than a decade, the Alert Beacon has proven itself to be a reliable notification device when it matters the most. This wall-mounted versatile device serves as an in-bu...

Adept Audio to launch its new series of surface-mount speakers for security dealers at ISC West 2020

Adept Audio® announces that it is launching its innovative new line of architectural and surface-mount speakers for security dealers who install residential and commercial sound systems. Adept will be conducting loudspeaker demonstrations using choice high resolution music videos at ISC West, March 18-20 at booth number 32069 in the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas. ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States, attracting more than 30,000 security professionals. &ld...

Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) announce adding BARCO to its portfolio of manufacture partnerships

Visual display experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) have agreed a deal which adds Barco to the portfolio of key manufacturers it works with. The move follows a series of control room projects where UVS has used Barco LCD display technology alongside its own Lucidity video wall controllers. These projects include a process control application and two prestigious high security control room projects. UVS has also just installed Barco’s unique and high-end Unisee video wall display technol...

Resideo acquires audio-visual equipment distributor Herman ProAV

Resideo Technologies, Inc., announced it has acquired privately held Herman ProAV, based in Miramar, Florida. The newly acquired company is a provider and distributor of professional audio-visual (AV) products, procurement services and labour resources to systems integrators in the commercial audio-visual industry. Herman ProAV serves customers across the United States and will be part of Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution business, a wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage pr...

BirdDog to showcase SDM Family powered by BirdDog OS at ISE 2020

BirdDog, a manufacturer of NDI tools announces the launch of the SDM Family, powered by BirdDog OS. BirdDog SDM Family, built upon the industry standard Intel® SDM platform is the most integrated and scalable NDI® to screen solution available. Without the need for wall boxes or patch panels, AV distribution is directly integrated within the display. Features of SDM family SDM Family features include: BirdDog OS, a complete Operating System for Intel® SDM platforms for distribut...

Sepura shortlisted for “Large Business of the Year” category at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2020

Sepura has been shortlisted for “Large Business of the Year” at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2020, a reward for achieving record revenues through significant sales around the world, including in the UK, the Netherlands, USA, Canada and Oman. The decision to recognise Sepura’s success is a milestone in their recovery from a challenging financial position, resulting in Hytera Communications purchasing them in 2017. Since then, the company has succeeded in bringi...

Dahua Technology announces the advancement of their patented of HDCVI technology to version 6.0

Dahua Technology, a globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, takes a step forward with its self-developed and patented HDCVI technology. A longtime provider of the realm of HDCVI that offers great convenience, best quality and least cost, Dahua Technology launches HDCVI 6.0, boasting one of industry's first 4K real-time and advanced AI capabilities. According to IHS report, a 4K security camera is a security camera that is capable of outputting 3840*2160 with a f...

Copp Systems celebrates 100 years of providing security and communications systems

Copp Systems, a Dayton, Ohio-based security and communications systems provider, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Copp Systems (formerly Copp Integrated Systems) was founded in 1920 by Roy Stanley Copp, an engineer and member of the “Dayton Boys,” a group of young engineers and students interested in technology. Copp began selling and servicing RCA living room consoles from his Monument Avenue storefront to prominent Dayton families, including the Wrights, Deeds, and K...

IDIS launches HD IR dome cameras and HD bullet cameras with built-in analytics at Intersec 2020

IDIS launches a powerful line-up of Edge VA bullet and dome cameras, featuring on-board analytics that will transform the efficiency of security operations in retail, banking and busy commercial settings. The new cameras, unveiled at Intersec (on IDIS stand SA-A28 19-21 January in Dubai) build on the power of IDIS Instant Meta Filtering, allowing users to easily access and search large volumes of video data using the totally cost- and license-free IDIS Center VMS speeding up investigations from...

Swann to unveil its 2020 suite of wire-free home security cameras at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020

Swann is excited to unveil its 2020 suite of wire-free home security cameras at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. Swann’s expanded Smart Home solutions lineup now includes the Swann Wire-Free Security Camera, Wire-Free Doorbell & Chime, and the Wi-Fi Security Tracker Camera, which is a CES 2020 Innovation Award honouree. CES 2020 “At Swann, we recognise the security needs of everyday home users and are committed to simplifying this for our consumers,” said Michael...

Johnson Controls launches exacqVision VMS 19.12 with ONVIF 2-way audio support

Johnson Controls introduces exacqVision VMS 19.12, providing enhanced security and communication with new ONVIF 2-way audio support, and offering more camera license deployment flexibility for Enterprise Manager customers, adding to the powerful features of Exacq VMS software. Exacq’s ONVIF camera integration supports the ability to talk and listen through IP cameras equipped with audio I/O. This new feature is available with exacqVision 19.12 and is perfect for businesses that utilise en...

Axis launches a new generation of M11 network cameras series with standard features at an affordable price

Axis Communications launches a new generation of AXIS M11 network cameras series. Available as both indoor and outdoor models, they offer HDTV 720p/2 MP/5 MP resolution at 30 fps and include all the standard Axis features at an affordable price. Based on the newest generation of Axis chip, these compact cameras feature Axis Lightfinder for true colours in low-light and Axis Forensic WDR for clear video when there’s both dark and light areas in the scene. Enhanced security functionality...

Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet Pentabrid Video Recorders simplify analogue to IP migration

The latest Wisenet Pentabrid video recorders from Hanwha Techwin are designed to extend the life of existing analogue based CCTV, whilst providing a smooth and cost-effective migration to an IP network based video surveillance solution. Wisenet Pentabrid video recorders Combinations of analogue or IP cameras up to 4K ultra high definition can be connected to the new Wisenet Pentabrid 4, 8 and 16 channel video recorders, with a simple onboard software switch enabling users to convert any channe...

Siklu announces release of latest Terragraph product line of mmWave radios

Siklu, global provider of Fixed 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology for Gigabit Wireless Access, Smart City and security networks, has announced a plan to accelerate the introduction of Siklu Terragraph products. The Siklu Terragraph family is being announced at TIP Summit ‘19, in Amsterdam. Terragraph is a gigabit wireless technology designed by Facebook. mmWave units and Smart City deployments Siklu, with more than 80,000 mmWave units sold and more than 225 Smart City deployments, i...

Bosch to exhibit innovative security, safety and communications solutions at INTERSEC 2020

Scheduled to be held from 19 - 21 January, 2020, INTERSEC 2020 in Dubai will showcase the latest products in security, safety and fire protection. Bosch Building Technologies will display its innovative security, safety and communications products on booth SA-C26 in Saeed Arena.   IP 3000i cameras with smart video  Bosch introduces another industry first with the all-new range of IP 3000i cameras. The latest portfolio includes a range of four form factors that offer high quality...

Axis Communications stresses on the positives of integrating audio to IP video surveillance to enhance property security

For retailers in city or town centres, storefront vandalism and break-ins will affect the bottom line negatively. Integrating network audio in their IP camera surveillance systems is an effective way to protect property and also to improve staff security. Protecting UK high streets The high streets of Great Britain have seen their status as the main arteries of towns and cities dwindle, since hitting ‘peak High Street’ in 19th-century Victorian England. Even so, they remain essenti...

How the new AXIS Companion software improves surveillance for small business owner?

To help installers provide simple, reliable, and affordable video surveillance solutions for small business owners, Axis developed AXIS Companion. And while this system has changed the lives and security approaches of many business owners already, there’s new software that significantly enhances the product services. Göran Haraldsson, responsible for small business solutions at Axis says about the new software, the new features it brings, and how especially small business owners can...

Nordic application developer companies exhibit solutions for Airbus’s Tactilon Dabat device

At the end of September 2019, eleven professional application developer companies, primarily from Nordic countries, got together in Stockholm to demonstrate their creations for Airbus’s Tactilon Dabat device. This was the 5th edition of the Critical App Challenge, which has already taken place in Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and the Middle East and North Africa region in order to give local innovative companies from these regions the chance to demonstrate their solutions for public safety a...