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Panasonic has released the LFB70 series of multi-touch interactive LED displays aimed squarely at the corporate and education sectors. Previewed at ISE 2014 in February, the displays come in 80”, 65”, and 50” models and offer superb image quality, up to six touch points and wireless connectivity. Enrique Robledo, Marketing Manager at Panasonic, said, “We see the interactive functionality of the LFB70 series as for education and corporate professionals to bring meetings...

The University will receive VMS licenses, IP video surveillance cameras and video encoder Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – is awarding the fourth in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina. Queens University is the first college to be awarded the grant, joining three previous public K-12 school districts. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Gran...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, has announced the latest Linux-based megapixel RAID recorders, the NVR3000 series, for entry to middle-level professional surveillance markets. Operated on the embedded platform, the new NVR3000 series has combined the advantages of the standalone and PC-based solutions, providing users a simple, affordable yet professional solution for the increasing demands of megapixel surveillance in SMB, retails, hospitality, and intelligent building. Bas...

Wood County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses, 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight - a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software - is awarding the third in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Wood County Schools in Parkersburg, West Virginia. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Grant recipient, Wood County Schools will receive Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses; 16 IP video su...

Videx Security's new PABX 275 interface brings a new level of functionality to a Videx door entry intercom panel. It allows the intercom to be connected to an existing PABX analogue telephone switchboard. By integrating with the phone system, those using the intercom to request access can be answered on existing telephones throughout the building. This is a very useful and flexible feature for premises such as commercial offices, doctor’s surgeries, nurseries, small schools and libraries....

The inaugural event will feature both commercial and internal security products The inaugural edition of ISF 2014 will be held on 4-7 November at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok. With a rising population that is ever more vulnerable, security has become a major factor in protecting Thai society and enabling the country to advance in peace and stability. The need to protect people as well as businesses and government offices from attack by terrorists, domesti...

Harrison School District will receive Video Insight VMS licenses Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – is awarding the second in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Harrison School District Two of Colorado Springs, Colorado. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Grant recipient, Harrison School District will receive Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) licenses; 16 IP video surv...

The new office will enable young mothers to seek advice about the services offered by the charity Green Gate Access Systems has continued its valuable support of one of Maidstone’s most worthy charities. Managing Director of the Green Gate brand, Neil Sampson, has been a trustee of The Princess Project for more than a year and was on hand on Tuesday, together with Mayor, Keith English, to help them celebrate receiving their registered charity status and to officially ope...

The discount is applicable to OnSSI's latest version of its flagship product, Ocularis Recognising that nothing is more important than a safe and stable learning environment for children and faculty, OnSSI announced recently that they are offering an aggressive educational discount for schools, universities and other educational institutions. The 30% discount is intended by OnSSI to help educational institutions provide the high level of security expected by every student, te...

SALTO Systems has added a new SALTO GEO electronic cylinder for cam locks to its model range, offering an easy way to boost security of these commonly used locks. Cam locks are typically used to secure cupboards, document cabinets, school lockers, electrical panels etc and usually consist of a base, which contains a keyhole, and a long tailpiece or tongue known as a cam. Cam locks are one of the simplest of lock fastenings. The cam itself acts as a locking bolt and is directly operated when the...

The segment will discuss how Von Duprin offers the widest range of mechanical and electrified exit devices Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the American series, “Manufacturing Marvels®,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Von Duprin exit devices, a brand of Allegion, on February 10, between 9:35-9:45 p.m. ET during The Willis Report. The two-minute profile will spotlight how the Von Dupri...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, launched its second camera in the AXIS P54 Series of uniquely designed outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes with “direct drive” technology meant for wall-mounting. Unlike traditional wall mounts, AXIS P5415-E features a built-in wall bracket, allowing the camera to blend in with a building. The built-in bracket also provides cost-savings by eliminating the need for a separate accessory and makes installation easier and quick...

Video Insight will donate the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution In an effort to help campuses prevent and combat violence, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – will donate over $250,000 in video surveillance software and hardware to schools and colleges nationwide in 2014 via a new Video Insight School Security Grant. “In this day and age of continued violent acts and thr...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently released the SK-F485C Wire to Fibre Converter, designed to allow new and existing Silent Knight systems to significantly increase wire runs between fire alarm control panels and power supplies, while providing a major boost in surge protection. Being the first wire to fibre converter to be UL listed for a non-proprietary line of fire alarm systems and sold over-the-counter at Security Equipment Wholesalers nationwide, allows Silent Knight to offer the ideal so...

Napco is offering professional training and certification on the SAVI system Napco Security Technologies recently unveiled a new solution for the increasingly urgent problem of securing today’s schools. Since 1996, in the US schools system, 78 shootings have taken place, leaving 270 wounded and taking 306 lives. Only last week in Nevada, more deaths were sadly added to that number. Napco Security Technologies and its family of security-dedicated companies has developed a...

IMM will represent the exacqVision product line in their region, providing pre and post-sale assistance and support Exacq, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced Intermountain Marketing Inc. (IMM) as its new manufacturer’s representative company serving Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. IMM designs and sells video security systems, access control and closed circuit television (CCTV) products. Sin...

The forum agenda emphasised how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Milestone and Axis illustrated what value-adding integrations between network hardware and open platform VMS now have to offer Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), joined forces again with Axis Communications to demonstrate the two companies’ latest integrated solutions. Tuesday, the 5th of November, shined a spotlight on the newest trends in IP-based video surveillance, when these two globally leading producers of softw...

Bulwark Bullet IR Smart design as the new generation of smart IR camera, compact and simplification is importance of characteristics. Both stylish camera body and slim bracket show the camera not only more special but also more magnificent than other cameras. Equipment with black IR LEDs and CMOS, DSP of 800TVL, the performance at any time can satisfy with any environment perfectly for clients. It can be used in more fields such as parking lot, supermarket and schools widely. Features High D...

 STANLEY currently secures more than 15,000 schools and educational institutions in North America STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a...

AXIS M3026-VE Network Camera is a small and affordably priced, outdoor-ready and vandal-resistant fixed dome with 3-megapixel resolution, day/night functionality and enhanced capacity for video streaming and intelligent video applications. The latest in the AXIS M30 Series to be launched, AXIS M3026-VE is ideal for installations at hotels, petrol stations, restaurants, offices and schools, in areas that are sometimes dark and in need of a wide-angle, light-sensitive, day/night camera. The outdo...

Recently, leading security equipment and solutions provider – Qihan, introduced the first domestic market oriented HDFDI optical fibre box camera - Model QH-FB441–V. The product with industry-leading HDFDI HD fibre transmission technology, at the same time, with high-performance 1/2.5" progressive-scan CMOS sensor, image clarity is exquisite, colour reduction degree is high, support 1080 p standard HD-SDI HD video transmission, fast without delay, up to 20 km HD fibre optic transmiss...

The AXIS M3026-VE features enhanced capacity for video streaming and intelligent video applications Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently presents the vandal-resistant and outdoor-ready AXIS M3026-VE Fixed Dome Network Camera that provides up to 3-megapixel and HDTV 1080p resolution with a 106° horizontal angle of view. AXIS M3026-VE is a discreet and affordably-priced mini dome ideal for areas that require outdoor day and night sur...

STANLEY Security announces its $500,000 school grant program to keep schools safer STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a $500,000 grant prog...

The Bosch Advantage Line VDC-230 indoor dome camera – a compact, modern surveillance camera that offers excellent resolution in variable lighting conditions which means video image quality is not affected even when the lighting conditions change. The camera is easy to install and can be adjusted around three axes. The camera offers four programmable motion detection zones and four programmable privacy zones. Privacy zones and motion detection functions can be set up in the handy camera m...

The award recognises exceptional volunteer contributions to the SIA’s government relations efforts The Security Industry Association has honoured Libby Elliott, director of government affairs (homeland security) for United Technologies, with the Statesman Award. The award, which recognises exceptional volunteer contributions to SIA’s government relations efforts, was given to Elliott for her work on issues such as improving school security and addressing the dange...

UDC used Honeywell’s Pro-Watch® security management system as its underlying technology infrastructure Amid a national backdrop of campus-safety concerns, a Honeywell customer will explain how integrated security can help protect colleges and universities when the largest association of campus law enforcement professionals holds its annual conference later this summer. Each year, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, Inc. (IACLEA) g...

Samsung’s new range of cameras incorporate its new WiseNetIII DSP chipset Samsung has totally redesigned the stand it had at last year with the objective of making it easier for visitors to learn which of the company’s extensive range of IP network access control and video surveillance products are the ideal match for specific applications and environments. Installers, system integrators and end- users who visit the Samsung stand will see that it has been divided...

Tanveer has vast experience in building and leading multi disciplinary teams across the world Following the appointment Brenda Taylor as Sales and Marketing Director in January, Traka has further strengthened the global marketing team with the appointment of Tanveer Choudhry as Marketing Manager. Tanveer will be tasked with implementing the Traka marketing strategy across key existing and growth markets including the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. He brings with him...

Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consultation capability As government entities, school districts and parents are searching for increased comprehensive security measures for their schools, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is providing its local Security and Safety Consultants (SSCs) with increased tools. For instance, many times the greatest impediment to protecting school children is funding. Therefore, Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consulta...