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Control4 launches Control OS 2.4 for HC-800 and HC-250 controllers

Control4 announces a bold new update to the Control4® Operating System along with enhancements to their popular HC-800 and HC-250 Controllers. Together they will vastly simplify networking configuration, eliminate the hassle of license management, and greatly reduce the need for dealers to make on-site support visits. With the launch of the new Control4 OS 2.4, Control4 delivers enhanced functionality for Control4 4Sight® Service, enabling 3G/4G connectivity to the customer's system via...

TraceSecurity announces TraceSecurity Partner Program for resellers

TraceSecurity partners will be able to offer customers a comprehensive risk-based information security program TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, recently announced the TraceSecurity Partner Program, a new program and incentives that provide resellers with unique revenue opportunities.  TraceSecurity partners gain the ability to offer customers a cloud-based, comprehensive risk-based information security program,...

VIVOTEK launches iVolume e-catalogue app for iOS and Android tablet devices

VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of the iVolume e-catalogue app for iOS and Android tablet devices complete with comprehensive information on VIVOTEK’s full product portfolio and technical documents. iVolume is available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, allowing key information to be viewed on tablet devices. The launch of iVolume demonstrates a commitment to the environment as well as creating more convenient access to VIVOTEK product information. With the b...

Medeco launches logic and M3 logic web hosting and remote wall programmers at ISC West 2013

The CLIQ Web Manager and Remote Wall Programming Devices add to the security and flexibility of Medeco eCylinder applications Medeco High Security Locks, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced the addition of remote key programming to its Web Hosting Solutions for the Logic and M3 Logic product lines with CLIQ Web Manager Software and Remote Wall Programming Devices. Medeco introduces Logic and M3 Logic Web Hosting and Remote Wall Programmers at ISC West 2013. &ldquo...

DSC showcases PowerSeries Neo hybrid intrusion detection platform at ISC West 2013

PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security with the simplicity of a wide range of wireless devices DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced the new and ground-breaking PowerSeries Neo hybrid intrusion detection platform, the most comprehensive hybrid system available in the market. PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security, combining the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of a wide range of wireless devices,...

Securitron launches AccuPower lines of switching power supplies and accessories at ISC West 2013

The Securitron AQ Series Power Boards are the latest addition to ASSA ABLOY's access control products Securitron officially announced the launch of new AccuPower® lines of switching power supplies and power accessories at ISC West 2013 (ASSA ABLOY Booth #11065). AccuPower AQ Series power boards and AQTVA Series power supplies for CCTV and AC locks are the latest addition to ASSA ABLOY's complete line of products for access control. These units provide clean, filtered and a...

Interlogix showcases Advisor self-contained security and comfort management platform at ISC West 2013

Interlogix Advisor combines life safety and lifestyle functions for both home and small business use Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, recently previewed Advisor™, a new self-contained security and comfort management platform that combines advanced life safety and lifestyle functions for both home and small business use. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of Unit...

Interlogix displays new industrial PoE media converters and network switches at ISC West 2013

The new network switches and media converters provide high power PoE (30w) that complies with IEEE802.3 Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, increases its capability in IFS® industrial PoE media converters and high power PoE-at (PoE+) network switches, offering exceptional performance in challenging environments, such as industrial security and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Interlogix is a part o...

American Fibertek introduces CX series Ethernet switches at ISC West

American Fibertek’s CX series Ethernet switches feature four 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 ports with PoE capability American Fibertek Inc. (afi) recently introduced two new additions to its line of Ethernet devices at ISC West (booth #13147). The new CX series of Ethernet Switches are designed for maximum flexibility and convenient system management and feature four 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 ports with PoE capability, two 1000 Base-X SFP ports, four contacts in/out, two probe ports and...

ISC West grows with over 1,000 exhibitors and brands attending the event

ISC West had a grand opening sponsored by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Already recognised as the security industry’s largest gathering, ISC West grew again this year with 180 new exhibitors bringing the total number of companies and brands to over 1,000. Soon after the grand opening, sponsored by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, the show floor was humming with excitement as hundreds of new products were unveiled for the first time and the aisles swarmed with...

Morse Watchmans to launch new mobile application at ISC West 2013

The new mobile app will enable authorised users to interact remotely with  KeyWatcher® Touch Morse Watchmans’ new mobile app, launching here at ISC West, offers users an efficient way to manage control of keys while on the go. It enables authorised users to see a wide range of live information and to interact remotely with the KeyWatcher® Touch key control and asset management system. “New mobile innovations and technologies are changing the way we co...

Morse Watchmans to display solutions that go beyond basic key control at ISC West 2013

Morse Watchman’s KeyWatcher Touch systems feature several innovative technologies Innovative design and network flexibility engineered into the Morse Watchmans product portfolio are driving integration of key control and asset management systems within the overall physical security systems platform. At ISC West, Morse Watchmans is highlighting that integrated functionality in a display that demonstrates the company’s technology leadership in delivering solutions th...

Altronix introduces new eBridgePlus Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters

Altronix’s new eBridgePlus Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters transmit IP video, data and power over coaxial cable enabling legacy infrastructure to support IP devices up to 1500 feet (5X maximum Ethernet distance) without repeaters. eBridgePlushas a host of features that complement Altronix’s highly acclaimed eBridge Series of Ethernet Adapters providing a comprehensive solution to efficiently transform analog infrastructure for networked systems. “The new eBridgePlus Ethernet o...

Altronix displays FireSwitch NAC Networked Power Extenders at ISC West 2013

FireSwitch features an LCD display on the enclosure’s front panel and an Ethernet port for programming and monitoring Altronix’s new FireSwitch NAC Networked Power Extenders on display at ISC West deliver a host of intelligent features including local and remote programming and status monitoring. These new features provide real-time status conditions to cost-effectively determine whether or not a service call is required. FireSwitch is also compatible with protocol...

Altronix to showcase its eFlow Series Power Supply/Chargers at ISC West 2013

eFlow Power Supply/Chargers deliver value added performance for integrated systems Altronix is showcasing several new models in its innovative series of eFlow Power Supply/Chargers at ISC West. The eFlow Series is available in a variety of models with a wide range of power ratings, along with an extensive complement of intelligent features that operate with security, fire and access control systems. “eFlow takes power supply/chargers to a new level of versatility and ef...

Navtech Radar to demonstrate its AdvanceGuard radar solution at IFSEC 2013

The AdvanceGuard solution enables sites under surveillance to be divided into multiple zones At IFSEC 2013, Navtech Radar will feature its new AdvanceGuard AGS1600 EXTREME radar, specifically developed to cope with the environmental and climate conditions found in oil & gas exploration and production. The company's AdvanceGuard solution will also be showcased live with the advanced control software suite, witness2, at the exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, May 13th - 17...

American Science and Engineering wins follow-on order for law enforcement agency

The ZBV cargo and vehicle screening systems will be used for port and checkpoint security applications American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the company has won a follow-on order for three of its top-selling ZBV systems for a law enforcement agency in Latin America. The ZBV cargo and vehicle screening systems will be used for port and checkpoint security applicati...

Traka welcomes Antoine Sanan as Business Development Manager for the Middle East

Antoine will focus on growing Traka’s market presence in the Middle East Continuing its global growth, Traka has recently announced the appointment of Antoine Sanan as Business Development Manager for the Middle East. This comes on the back of two major hires for the global marketing team, which saw Brenda Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director and Tanveer Choudhry, Marketing Manager, join Traka earlier this year. Based in Dubai but working closely with Traka HQ in the UK...

IndigoVision launches ''20 Channel Encoder'' IP security management solution

IndigoVision’s 20 Channel Encoder, makes it even easier, and even more cost effective, to upgrade existing analogue security systems to a world class IP security management solution. “There are still a large number of analogue security installations.” stated Marcus Kneen IndigoVision CEO, “When security professionals are looking to migrate their analogue system to IP, they are often told to replace existing cameras with IP cameras. To many, that is just too expensive.&rd...

SALTO launches new version of its GEO electronic cylinder lock

SALTO has launched a brand new version of its best selling SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) electronic cylinder to secure IT server racks. Specially developed in response to demand from computing, data storage and IT companies, the SALTO GEO half cylinder swing handle is fully integrated with the SALTO XS4 access control platform and is powered by SALTO’s patented SVN technology. Its compact size and easy installation make it the ideal electronic locking system for almost any type of...

Cobham appoints David Ashton and Julian Hellebrand to Executive Vice President positions

David Ashton is appointed as EVP for Business Development & Technology Cobham plc has named two of its current management team to newly established executive vice president (EVP) positions: • David Ashton, as EVP for Business Development & Technology • Julian Hellebrand, as EVP for Lifecycle Management (LCM) & Programme Management “These appointments are in line with our strategy to return Cobham to sustainable, organic growth,” said Cobha...

Axis announces upgrade to Camera Companion with cloud site sharing and digital zoom

The AXIS Camera Companion upgrade includes easy site sharing, achieved by providing basic information about sites and cameras using a free cloud-based service and other valuable features such as digital zoom functionality. The rapid evolution of the multiple award-winning AXIS Camera Companion continues. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, presents a new release. “As of April 2013 we have registered over 60,000 downloads of the free software client. This indicates that...

Honeywell features MAXPRO NVR 2.5 at ISC West

Honeywell’s MAXPRO 2.5 includes support for cameras with ONVIF Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras Honeywell has further strengthened its MAXPRO® portfolio of IP video surveillance technologies by adding numerous enhancements to its line of network video recorders (NVRs). This includes support for cameras with ONVIF’s newest Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras, virtualization capabilities, and even smart video motion detection (VMD) features are now...

Fluidmesh unveils latest wireless radio offering for outdoor wireless IP backhauling

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its newest radio offering - the FM1200 VOLO. "This is the latest generation of Fluidmesh radios engineered for outdoor wireless IP backhauling, the result of a decade of ground-breaking research in wireless communication, " says Cosimo Malesci, co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for Fluidmesh. "We have worked hard to de...

Cassidian and French Ministry of Interior demonstrate 4G LTE mobile broadband for security forces

The demonstration was shown during the Cassidian customer conference SNUC in Cannes Cassidian and the French Ministry of Interior (MoI) conducted the world’s first demonstration of mobile broadband services for the evolution of Tetrapol networks with 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in the 400 MHz band. The demonstration, was shown during the Cassidian customer conference SNUC (Secure communications Network operators and Users Conference) held in Cannes, hosting...

BSIA launches guide to prevent bicycle theft

Bicycles are marked using a forensic solution with a corresponding number or code that is registered on a master database Bicycle theft is a growing problem across the UK, and in recognition of this, the Asset and Property Marking Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a helpful guide for cyclists to emphasise the importance of marking their bikes with forensic solutions in order to deter thieves. Bicycle theft is a huge problem in the United...

QNAP and axle to showcase joint solutions for video production workgroups at 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas

The QNAP and axle solutions are for storing and accessing large amounts of video footage across a network QNAP System, Inc., a world leader in network attached storage, and axle Video, an award-winning pioneer in radically simple media management software, will showcase two joint hardware/software solutions for video production workgroups at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Both solutions are available immediately, at prices that are a fraction of traditional storage/asset mana...

Vicon to display its new V920D ONVIF-compliant roughneck IP dome camera series at ISC West 2013

Vicon’s V920D cameras feature motion detection, privacy masking, 2-way audio and an SD card slot for on-camera storage Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, has introduced the V920D Series of rugged indoor and outdoor network domes, with a choice of standard definition, 720p and 1080p resolutions. These open-platform cameras represent a new generation of Roughneck domes, offering ONVIF compatibility, higher resolution...

Cassidian's IPA 8 achieves production milestone in Manching, Germany

The Eurofighter IPA 8 (Instrumented Production Aircraft 8) test aircraft has achieved an important production milestone at Cassidian in Manching: with the mounting of the right wing, the connection between the cockpit, vertical tail unit and wings with the fuselage has been completed. “IPA 8 is based on the latest Eurofighter Tranche 3 construction standard and is furthermore equipped with state-of-the-art flight test instrumentation. That makes the aircraft the most advanced Eurofighter i...

Honeywell ISC West 2013 showcase reflects latest technology trends

Honeywell’s lineup includes products that have drawn praise from the security dealers and integrator communities The cloud, mobile-device proliferation, and easier system integration are some of today’s key technology trends reflected in the new products and services Honeywell will showcase at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas next month. The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products that have drawn praise from the security dealer and integrator...

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