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DITEK, a global provider of surge protection solutions, is displaying their new DTK-RM24NETS, a modular, rack-mounted surge protector here at ISC West 2018 (booth #6103). Designed with state-of-the-art circuitry, DTK-RM24NETS provides superior protection for shielded Ethernet and PoE connections and is ideal for installations where multiple Ethernet cabling feeds require surge protection before entering network switches. The DTK-RM24NETS is the next evolution in surge protectors for Ethernet an...

Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), global provider of fibre optic technology for intrusion detection is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at ISC West, booth 19125. ISC West is the largest trade show for the US security industry with over 1,000 exhibiting companies. Taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, the show’s comprehensive program also features the SIA Education@ISC, running from 10-12 April. FFT provides products for a range of applications includin...

ACRE, a global supplier in providing security products and solutions for the access control, intrusion, smart traffic and video surveillance markets, announced the promotion of Andrew Acquarulo Jr. as President of ACRE Americas. Ronald Virden, who was recently named ACRE COO, will also assume the role of President of ACRE International. The evolution of the company's leadership roles will allow ACRE to refocus its efforts based on geographic regions, allowing greater alignment between its Vande...

CUI has announced that it has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Master Electronics, the 13th largest global distributor of electronic components. As a part of the agreement, Master Electronics will distribute and market CUI’s extensive product portfolio of power, interconnect, motion, audio, and thermal management technologies. Driven by Master Electronics’ innovative and industry disruptive marketing tactics and tenured sales team, coupled with CUI’s leading edg...

QNAP Systems, Inc. has released the QSW-1208-8C (twelve-port) and QSW-804-4C (eight-port) 10GbE/NBASE-T unmanaged switches to help home and small business users upgrade their networks to accommodate 10GbE speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks. The NBASE-T-based switch delivers a cost-effective solution for improving network performance while using existing Cat 5e, 6 and 6a cables. The QSW-1208-8C has twelve ports, including four SFP+ (fibre) and eight SFP+ (fibre)/ RJ45 (copper) combo ports whil...

As improving connectivity becomes more important than ever, Total Telecom has announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming Connected Britain event. Held at London’s Business Design Centre on the 19 – 20 June, Connected Britain 2018 returns for its fourth year to bring together the main stakeholders and key players in the digital revolution to discuss, learn and collaborate on the UK’s digital future. Super to ultrafast connectivity The Connected Britain agenda features ov...

A remote or difficult to access site is often one that can benefit from single-cable Ethernet provision, particularly when installing a video surveillance system. But conventional Ethernet services only allow 100m worth of cabling, and fibre installation can often be cost prohibitive. What’s the solution? UK networking and transmission specialist AMG Systems has come up with an innovative answer: industrial semi-managed switches with the capability to extend Ethernet and Power over Ethern...

Middle Atlantic Products announced that Gordon Wason has joined the company as business development manager — broadcast east, and Douglas Robertson has been hired as business development manager — broadcast west. In these positions, Wason and Robertson are responsible for working with engineers, integrators, distributors, and end-users within the broadcast/broadband industry, helping to educate them on the company's product offering and offering solutions to manage their projectsmore...

Intercoax, the global manufacturer of high-performance Ethernet-over-coax and twisted pair video, data & PoE transmission products, has announced a partnership agreement with Clear Vision Technologies. Sharing a joint ethos of commitment to customers in the provision of high-quality transmission products, Clear Vision Technologies, specialist distributor of IP, wireless & fibre optic transmission equipment, has entered in to an agreement with Intercoax to become an official reseller and...

TE Connectivity, a global connectivity and sensors company, announced that Chief Financial Officer Heath Mitts will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 27. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. A live audio webcast of the conference will be available on TE Connectivity's investor relations website – www.investors.te.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following th...

Altronix, the recognised leader in power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, has announced the release of NetWaySP2P 2-Port Media Converter/Injector, which converts a single fiber cable into two 1Gb Ethernet ports providing PoE/PoE+. This allows multiple IP devices to be deployed at greater distances utilising fibre – reducing the need for additional cabling, equipment and installation costs. “Altronix worked closely with installers when designing the...

OPTEX, a sensor manufacturer, will be demonstrating its whole product portfolio at Sicur for the first time and introducing its newly created Iberia team. Mark Cosgrave, Western Europe Divisional Manager for OPTEX EMEA, said “Spain and the Iberian Peninsula is an important region for OPTEX and there is a clear demand for highly reliable, high-quality sensor technologies. To meet this exciting challenge, we have created a dedicated team of native speakers to support our network of approved...

OnSSI is pleased to announce a new integration partnership with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) software company Vaxtor Corporation. The integration enables Vaxtor’s advanced ANPR analytics to be deployed across OnSSI’s industry-leading Ocularis VMS platform. With these integrated analytics Ocularis can recognise, capture and archive data on licence plates, railway vehicles, USDOT numbers, shipping containers and more. “Partnering with Vaxtor allows Ocularis to...

TE Connectivity Ltd., a globally renowned firm in connectivity and sensor solutions, has been named in FORTUNE magazine's 2018 List of World's Most Admired Companies. This is the first time TE has made the list. The annual survey, conducted by FORTUNE and the Hay Group, is given to top executives, directors and financial analysts, to identify the companies that enjoy the strongest reputations among their peers and across industries. TE was ranked #4 in the electronics industry. Innovation drive...

Sensor manufacturer OPTEX will be demonstrating its multi-layered approach to protecting critical infrastructure – from the initial outer perimeter to the inner areas, including detection of unauthorised access. “In the Middle East region,” says Jacques Vaarre, Managing Director for OPTEX EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa), “we are focusing on the high security element of our intrusion detection portfolio that protects critical infrastructure as there is the requiremen...

OPTEX Europe will be exhibiting for the first time at Sicurezza in Milan to showcase its wider range of detection and LED lighting devices. The portfolio on show will cover perimeter protection and security, as well as transportation safety devices and vehicle sensors – a perfect opportunity to meet the team and discuss new applications. OPTEX presence at Sicurezza Part of the OPTEX team present at the show will be Mark Cosgrave, Western Europe Divisional Manager for OPTEX EMEA and Sandr...

AMG Systems is participating in a trade delegation to the Baltic states, helping to spread the word about the strength of the UK security industry and how AMG can play a part in providing solutions for security-critical projects in the region. The trade delegation, organised through the UK Department for International Trade, will visit Vilnius in Lithuania, Riga in Latvia and Tallinn in Estonia. Each event will be opened by the British Ambassador for that country, and will include presentations...

Video surveillance manufacturer Dahua Technology USA has launched a new line of transmission products. These network switches round out Dahua’s product portfolio to build complete, end-to-end, video surveillance solutions. PoE switch features Dahua’s full range of network switches are optimised for video surveillance systems. Most feature Layer 2 switch management to ensure uninterrupted video transmission, and they support most local and remote topologies including fibre optic and...

HID Global®, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY specialising in trusted identity solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Mercury Security, an OEM supplier of controllers for physical access control. Mercury Security has over three million controllers installed at tens of thousands of sites worldwide, including at more than 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. Mercury’s intelligent controllers, interface boards and software complement HID’s readers, smart cards and mobile IDs for openin...

PureTech Systems announces the release of the newest version of its patented PureActiv geospatial video management and video analytics software. PureActiv 14 adds a deep learning video analytics module, a dashboard for monitoring the health condition of the system and connected peripherals, increased location based intelligence and an improved alarm work flow. The release also contains a wealth of feature improvements, bugs fixes and 3rd party sensor integrations. PureActiv 14 key features Key...

Siklu Inc., the provider of millimetre-wave wireless solutions, announces that it has signed a distribution agreement with Norbain, an arrangement that will greatly expand its reach to security integrators and installers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As part of the agreement, Norbain will carry and distribute Siklu’s millimetre wave wireless radios for the security market. Norbain is considered one of the largest distributors of CCTV, IP, access control and intrusion detection soluti...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce the new 12-port, 10G unmanaged switch - LNX-1202G-10G-SFP. Ethernet-ready, industrial-grade equipment The LNX-1202G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security...

Senstar, the manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces FiberPatrol for buried perimeter detection applications. Using a buried fibre optic cable and a centrally-located sensor unit, FiberPatrol provides covert detection of intruders, vehicles, and tunnelling for up to 72 km (45 mi) per processor. Buried detection capability “The advanced technology behind FiberPatrol has been protecting critical infrastructure around the world for many years as a fence-mount...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and communication networking equipment, has introduced a new Cybersecurity feature in its latest generation of self-managed switches. The ComNet Port Guardian feature has the capability to physically disconnect a port if unauthorised access is detected. ComNet Port Guardian The value in Port Guardian comes in situations where network access is attempted by disconnecting an IP addressable device on...

Both CNAccess products are network compatible and operate seamlessly with any ComNet IP product ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and networking equipment, announces its entry into the Access-Control Marketplace. ComNet is introducing two systems; the CNA100 line, a 2 to 8 door solution for smaller applications and the CNA200 for up to 32 doors for bigger applications. This effort is ComNet’s first entry into...

Matrox will be presenting for the first time an IP-enabled KVM technology to remote operator workstations Matrox Graphics Inc. will be present at the Hannover Messe show (April 24-28, 2017; Hannover, DE; Hall 11, Stand B65) showcasing a lineup of IP-enabled KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders, encoders, and video wall products for use in command and control rooms, process control, manufacturing, and security applications. IP-enabled KVM technology Matrox will be presentin...

This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling Altronix, a provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, introduces its NetWay™ Spectrum Series of advanced hardened PoE switches and Ethernet over fibre media converters at ISC West in Las Vegas. This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling....

The integrated PTZ cameras provide the highest levels of surveillance performance and situational safety Pelco by Schneider Electric, a provider of surveillance and security products and technologies, is showcasing the company’s ExSite™ Enhanced Explosion-Proof Cameras at ISC West 2017. Engineered with explosion-proof ultra-rugged housings to meet the rigorous requirements of the most hazardous locations and applications, these integrated PTZ cameras provide the h...

Siklu develops millimetre wave wireless solutions for the physical security market, with a full line-up of point-to-point EtherHaul radios for street level and rooftop connectivity Siklu Inc., the global market provider of millimetre-wave solutions, unveils the MultiHaul, a revolutionary point-to-multipoint millimetre wave wireless solution for the physical security market. The new millimetre wave radio extends Siklu’s multi-gigabit product line to include an easy to ins...

The Mayflex brand name was introduced in 1985 and became the name of the company shortly afterwards Mayflex the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is celebrating a significant milestone this year, its 100th anniversary. The company was founded on 17th March 1917 as Mayall & Co as a distributor of Swan Kettles by John William Mayall and stayed in the family for three generations. Mayflex history The Mayflex brand name was introduced in 1985 and became the name of the...