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AXIS Live Privacy Shield—the edge analytics software for cameras that masks people in real time in video streams at up to full frame rate—will support mosaic (pixel) masking, in addition to the currently available colour masking in a new release on April 2. The solution addresses privacy rules and regulations, and at the same time, lets users see movement and activity on their premises. Because it runs directly on selected Axis cameras, no expensive servers are required, and it is e...

SecureCom Wireless LLC has called on customers to know that they can now use Virtual Keypad if they ever need to trigger a system panic. The app, as well as VirtualKeypad.com can display Police, Emergency and Fire panics in the menu, and all the user needs to do is to add it to the app user in Dealer Admin. “Because most people have their phones with them, we wanted customers to be able to trigger a system panic if they needed to, even if the keypad isn’t nearby,” said Clayton...

Videalert, one of the UK’s suppliers of intelligent traffic enforcement and management solutions, announces the immediate availability of Stingray, a new modular ANPR camera solution. Designed for use with Videalert’s expanding range of multi-purpose Mobile Enforcement Vehicles (MEV), this modular solution features the latest generation of HD cameras with upgraded infra-red lighting to deliver enhanced capture rates and increased productivity in all parking and traffic management ap...

OPTEX and RAYTEC, both OPTEX Group companies, will be exhibiting at SICUR (25-28 February, Hall 10, Stand A37) with their Spanish speaking team to showcase its new outdoor detection sensors and the latest suite of renowned LED lighting solutions, and engage with the market. OPTEX sales, marketing and technical team, will be attending one of Spain’s largest security fair to support successful growth in the Iberian region and to have the opportunity to hear the voice of the market. Part of...

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...

Barco, a provider of large video walls, introduces a new member in its innovative Barco UniSee LCD video wall range. Barco UniSee® 500, with a brightness level of 500 cd/m², brings all the advantages of the original Barco UniSee platform, plus some new features, to environments with controlled and reduced ambient lighting conditions. This includes meeting rooms, television studios, simulation systems and smaller control rooms. In this way, end-users can benefit from the unique Barco Un...

Discreetly place emergency calls at the touch of a button with reliable emergency communication provided at fingertips of users with the PB-3-IP Panic Button from Viking Electronics. “This is what people have been asking for – it’s quick, it’s discrete, it’s reliable. People know they can trust the PB-3-IP when it counts.” said Greg Yocom, Engineering Manager, Viking Electronics. PB-3-IP Panic Button The PB-3-IP is designed for VoIP SIP systems and is PoE p...

Some of the largest machinery in the world depends on the smooth operation of tiny ball and roller bearings. In order to detect abnormalities in bearings that can hamper machine performance, 100% inspection is required by state-of-the-art machine vision systems. Ideally, this inspection would be fast, automatic, and contactless to avoid any damage to the bearings. 3DPIXA 3D stereo line scan camera Active Inspection has developed a system based on the Chromasens 3DPIXA 3D stereo line scan camer...

Hochiki Middle East FZE, part of the Hochiki Group, is showcasing its comprehensive range of intelligent life safety systems on Stand 4-B22 at this year’s INTERSEC exhibition in Dubai, from 19th – 21st January 2020. Experts from the company’s Middle East team will be on hand giving visitors the latest advice and insight around fire safety trends and technology in the life safety industry, as well as providing guests with live product demonstrations. During the exhibition, the H...

ADT Commercial is expanding its presence in Atlanta with the purchase of Critical Systems. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia and established in 2002, Critical Systems specialises in enterprise-class fire alarm, fire suppression, life safety and integrated building security solutions for high-rise properties, healthcare campuses and mission-critical data, manufacturing and distribution facilities in Atlanta and its suburbs. “Critical Systems brings the power of nearly two decades of exper...

Delivering public space CCTV via mobile applications, from emergency response through to dealing with antisocial behaviour, has always been technically challenging. Hackney Council’s Civil Protection Service Manager, Andy Wells, recently saw an opportunity to introduce two existing suppliers to each other, to collaborate in developing an industry first mobile CCTV solution – and one that would provide significant advantages over traditional CCTV fit outs. Commenting on the developme...

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the trade fair, congress and event organisers, is to co-locate three of its exhibitions in Dubai to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies. Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference and awards for lighting design and technology; Prolight + Sound Middle East, the dedicated exhibition and conference for Professional Lighting, Audio and AV Technology; and Intersec, the trade fair for s...

The 22nd edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, was officially opened at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. Until Friday, 11th October 2019, a total of 659 exhibitors from 40 countries will present a unique variety of the latest airport equipment on a total net exhibition space of 33,550 square metres. This represents a 5.5% increase in floor space compared with the previous event in 2017. The most important...

ATG Access, an innovator of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barrier systems, has announced a new partnership with light engineering specialist Bega Lighting UK. The German firm has been mastering the engineering behind internal and external lighting for over 70 years, and has joined up with security experts ATG Access on an engineering-led project to bring a lighting solution to the security market. Coming together to produce an ‘illuminated aesthetic sleeve,’ the two businesse...

Video surveillance has evolved from a simple requirement for clear images to video content analysis (VCA) for improved management. Now, with deep learning, security solutions are enabled with sophisticated intelligence and efficiency at a whole new level. Hikvision AcuSense software Hikvision AcuSense makes advanced VCA and deep learning capabilities available to SMBs Hikvision AcuSense is newly born out of this, which makes advanced VCA and deep learning capabilities available to small and m...

Vantage Controls, a brand of Legrand | AV Residential Solutions, announced that it will exhibit its end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) solutions at an interactive demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2019. In Legrand | AV's booth 905, the company will showcase load controls, user interfaces including the new EasyTouch Glass, and programming software that comes together to provide precise dimming for tunable light fixtures utilising the Lumenetix araya5 light engine – delivering the benefits o...

Digital Watchdog® (DW®), the pioneer in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces the release of our new SiteWatch™ and NightWatch™ lines of motion detectors and illuminators. The new products are the perfect additions to any surveillance system that requires robust external lighting and cutting-edge motion detection. All DW® detectors and illuminators are fully integrated with DW Spectrum® IPVMS and can be controlled and mana...

Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announces its 10-minute training schedule for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place Sept. 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Booth 905, Legrand | AV brands and seven of its key technology partners will conduct 10-minute presentations covering a wide range of topics — all accompanied by giveaways — every half hour for the duration of the show. "Providing a quick and convenient way to learn about a wide of range of topics, our 10-minute tr...

IPVideo Corporation, globally renowned manufacturer of audio/video recording, passive weapons detection systems and IOT sensor technology, was selected as a 2019 Campus Safety Best BEST Award winner in two categories- Emergency Communication Safety and Security Applications and Inspection and Detection Equipment for their HALO IOT Smart Sensor. HALO IOT Smart Sensor HALOs have been installed in school bathrooms and locker rooms across the country in K-12 institutions The HALO IOT Smart Sensor...

Legrand | AV Residential Solutions announced its lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place September 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Booth 905, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage will come together with smart home AV systems, networking, and infrastructure solutions designed to help integrators create amazing AV experiences for their clients. "At CEDIA Expo 2019, visitors to our booth will see how all of our brands come...

The 2019 editions of Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) and Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) will be held from 3 ‒ 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Spurred by the fast development of China’s intelligent building, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors, the two exhibitions are close to capacity as there has been strong demand from exhibitors to participate at the shows. Smart neighbourhoods The total exhibitio...

ProSource, the audio, video, and integration buying group in the United States, has announced the addition of eight new Custom Integrator (CI) members and one new PRO level member in the second quarter of 2019. New members in Q2 represent $44 million in new revenue for the group. Networking and integration firm "ProSource continues to grow by welcoming outstanding operations into the organisation," said Dave Workman, CEO and President of ProSource. "Members benefit from the excellent programs...

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announces the release of a battery-powered intrinsically safe digital camera for use in Class I, Division 1 and ATEX/IECEx rated work sites. This unit is powered by two AA batteries and offers audio and video recording at 3.1 megapixels (2048 x 1536 resolution). This camera is IP65 rated and features autofocus and USB connectivity. The ATX-EXPCMR-BP-HH-QXGA intr...

Suprema Inc., a provider of biometrics and security solutions, announces that the company will showcase the company’s latest range of biometric security solutions at Security International Fair of Bogota E + S + S at Colombia. At the show, Suprema will showcase FaceLite, its latest facial recognition terminal, 2nd generation fingerprint IP readers and visitor management solution. Launched at ISC West in April this year, Suprema extends introduction of the FaceLite in Latin America. The Fa...

iluminar, a specialty security lighting manufacturer, is excited to announce its partnership with Professional Sales Representatives (PSR) to increase the company’s services and sales presence with customers across the western United States. PSR is an independent sales agency operating in the 13 western states and Guam. Their associates bring many years of field sales experience in the security marketplace as well as the audio/video, low voltage, fire and life safety industries. Since PSR...

Senstar, a global provider of video management and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, highlights Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) and the FiberPatrol FP400 zone-based intrusion detection system at IFSEC 2019. “Since first introduced in April, Symphony AC and the FiberPatrol FP400 have garnered a great deal of interest in the security market,” said Fabien Haubert, Vice President Sales, EMEA. “Both of these products address very specific site requirements and provide c...

INTERSCHUTZ isn’t like other shows. The international mega-event doesn’t open its gates for another year, but the pre-show preparations are already on the home straight, with exhibition space bookings currently running at a massive 92 percent of 2015 levels. The show will feature numerous conferences, forums and contests, and the participating companies and first-responder organisations are making increasingly detailed plans about what they will be showing and offering visitors. Ami...

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of an explosion proof digital pan tilt zoom security camera for remote observation in both indoor and outdoor hazardous locations. This day/night camera is high resolution and features a mechanical infrared cut filter and motion detection with up to 64GB of internal storage. The EXPCMR-PT-IP-POE-DPTZ explosion proof digital pan tilt zoom se...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to bring to market its CM-9800 Series Request to Exit switches. IP 66 rated and ADA & ROHS compliant, CM-9800 capacitive touch switches offer colour selectable LED illumination with vandal and weather resistant cast metal construction, and an adjustable 0 to 60 second relay timer. Switch illumination is highly visible in low light conditions and is easily activated by either the switch or door (locked) statu...

Optex is introducing the combination sensor ‘OAM-Explorer’, a future-proof activation and safety sensor for industrial door applications, based on radar and active infrared. The sensor improves the safety of areas around industrial doors where both vehicles and employees are present, and contributes to eco-efficiency. OAM-Explorer combination sensor The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy passage for forklifts, trucks, and personnel The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy...