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UTC Fire and Security showcased some of their advanced products at IFSEC 2011UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.Lenel provides enterprise software, integrated systems and access control to manage multiple security systems, real-time intelligent video content analysis, biometric access, smart card...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is excited to announce that it has expanded its line of viewing solutions to include new Narrow Bezel LCD monitors. With full high-definition 1920 x 1080p resolution and edges that range from just 9.6 mm to 17.4 mm, Narrow Bezel monitors can be tiled together easily to create a virtually seamless video wall.Available in 42-, 46- and 55-inch models, these large format displays utilize efficient, low-power components and are Energy Star certified. With high contra...

 Norbain will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security etc.D-Link announced it has appointed Norbain as a distribution partner in the UK. The addition of Norbain to D-Link's existing distribution channel will help further grow the company's footprint with security resellers. Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security, wireless and switches."We are pleased to be worki...

The CyberLock system of electronic locks and programmable keys gives parking operators control over when and by whom collections can be made. Operators can quickly have access control and auditing at their single- and multi-space parking meters by retrofitting each meter's mechanical lock cylinder with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The protection of cash is a primary consideration and CyberLock's audit reporting makes the system very powerful. Each time the electronic key opens a lock, a r...

Moxa is pleased to announce the launch of the MxNVR-IA8, a revolutionary new 8-channel industrial network video recorder tailored for harsh industrial environments. With support for H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG video recording, and ruggedised features such as fanless design and a wide operating temperature, the MxNVR-IA8 is ideal for demanding industrial applications.The MxNVR-IA8 can be connected to 8 IP cameras for real-time or scheduled video recording. Operators can set the network video recorder...

  Port security has been upgraded with the introduction of Nextiva Critical infrastructure from Verint SystemsEvery year, millions of foreign tonnage are offloaded to thousands of vessels in this high-traffic port for distribution throughout the country. This high level of activity in an environment that includes an expansive water perimeter, multi-use facilities, heavy equipment, parking lots, elevators, and storage containers requires sophisticated storage solutions for protecting pe...

  A hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solved by the selection of Arecont Vision megapixel cameras for this install...

  Bellwood chose Proxim Wireless to deploy the network to address public safety challenges Like its urban neighbor Chicago, Bellwood found itself facing a number of challenges: budgetary constraints; the need to provide more Village services with fewer resources, citizen demands for safer streets and an enhanced quality of life; requests from public safety officials for "more eyes" to safeguard the Village; the goal to provide schools and residents with ubiquitous Internet ac...

 Alston Moor has benefitted from the Cybermoor broadband project which involves Proxim productsWhen it came time for Cybermoor Ltd., a UK market leader in community broadband projects, to upgrade its existing Cybermoor network in the rural town of Alston Moor, Proxim's wireless broadband solutions were able to bridge the divide. Alston Moor is both the highest market town in England as well as one of the most remote; so conventional high speed broadband service is not available. In 2002, Cy...

  Senstar Inc. is a trusted choice for perimeter intrusion detection technology and productsSenstar Inc., a world leader and the trusted choice for perimeter intrusion detection technology and products announced its acceptance as the newest member of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, the leading international trade association representing the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry.Paul Trouten, Acting President, Senstar Inc. said: "With the enactment of...

 Pelco introduced the New Partner Advantage ProgramPelco by Schneider Electric officials announced a new reward program aimed at delivering industry-leading discounts, rebates, training and support to their partners. Company representatives say the program was created to help customers in the U.S. and Canada build their business and increase their profits."We recognize that our success relies heavily on our ability to deliver value to our customers and we are 100% committed to their su...

 Laurent Cremer appointed as the first executive director of OSPT Alliance The Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT (TM)) Alliance announced the appointment of Laurent Cremer as the organization's first executive director. A global business development executive with extensive experience in the technology and transit industries, Mr. Cremer will lead OSPT's push to establish CIPURSE (TM) as the primary e-ticketing open security standard for next-generation transit fare collection systems...

 Herve Fages, Senior Vice President, Global Product Marketing, Schneider Electric Buildings BusinessPelco by Schneider Electric officials have announced that Herve Fages has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Product Marketing, for the Schneider Electric Buildings Business. Fages has been serving as Vice President, Global Product Marketing, Buildings Business for one year, and was previously Pelco Chief Marketing Officer.In this new senior position, Fages is resp...

For more than 140 years, The Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (AEHN) has provided impeccable medical care to the greater Philadelphia area and has earned a reputation for quality, excellence and leadership in the healthcare field. To better serve the communities of greater Philadelphia, the network split from Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia's largest healthcare system, to pursue its own independent strategic direction. As a result, Albert Einstein Medical Center changed its name to Alber...

 ONVIF to establish an open global interface standard for network video productsONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) puts interoperability and ease of implementation in focus in its work to establish an open global interface standard for network video products. The core technology chosen for the ONVIF specification, Web Services, enables efficient development of conformant products."Web Services is a modern technology with several capabilities that make it ideal for implementatio...

Video analytics enables security teams to take action as soon as incidents occur  Video analytics can boost security efforts by automatically alerting personnel to take action when a security event occurs. Intelligent sensors never tire, can cover large distances and “see” what the eye would miss, even in absolute darkness. Based on such intelligent analytics, people can make smart decisions when actual violations happen. John Romanowich, CEO of SightLogix believes...

  Banco de Nordeste implements centralised access control in all entrance points thanks to HID Global HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the company's credential and reader solutions have been selected by Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB) to reinforce its access control system for physical access at their administrative offices headquartered in Fortaleza, Ceará. With the objective of increasing their card securi...

  Corps Security and G4S agree on Papua New Guinea as well as high level of customer service delivery Corps Security, the UK's leading supplier of specialist security solutions, has announced that it has agreed terms for the sale of its Papua New Guinea (PNG) operation to G4S. Contracts have already been exchanged and the sale will be completed once PNG's regulatory controls have been met.G4S already has an operation in PNG and the existing Corps Security operation, including its...

ComNet Europe of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper media transmission and networking equipment has released a unique product that transports IP video from the camera using existing coaxial cable while delivering operating power for the devices be transported back through the same coaxial cable to provide operating power for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera.This all-new product, designated the ComNet CWFE1POCOAX, eliminates the need to have a separa...

Honeywell recently announced the addition of a miniature True Day/Night PTZ dome camera to its Performance Series range. The HDTX PTZ dome offers the economy and size of a fixed lens mini-dome camera whilst offering the functionality and versatility of a PTZ dome. The HDTX is a low profile unit suited to areas where a larger dome is impractical. Its small size remains virtually unnoticed in varying indoor surveillance applications, so it is perfect for retail sites or other environments where cu...

 Linear showcased DMC iPlay at ISC West which will upgrade digital music world Linear announced the new DMC1 iPlay iPod Dock MP3 & CD Player digital entertainment accessory for the DMC1 and DMC3-4 Intercom/Music Systems. The DMC1 iPlay makes sharing digital music and audio content throughout the entire home easy and convenient, expanding the functionality of Linear intercoms beyond AM/FM radio.The DMC iPlay was showcased at Linear's exhibit at ISC West, booth 20086, as well as at the SI...

 NV-EC1701 Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) transceiver allows 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and PoE power   Network Video Technologies (NVT), has released a new Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) transmission solution that enables coax-based CCTV installations to migrate to IP. The NV-EC1701 Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) Transceiver is a compact media converter that allows 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and PoE power to be transmitted up to 5,000 ft (1,500 m), using new or existing coax cable. Transceivers may be li...

HID Global, a trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the release of Asure ID 7, the latest update to its industry-leading card personalisation suite of software. Building on the popular Asure ID 2009 software, Asure ID 7 features new navigational enhancements and advanced printing capabilities designed to simplify the entire process of card issuance from entry-level uses to more sophisticated secure credential applications.HID Global's Asure ID 7 is a co...

Theia Technologies announces the expansion of its line of high quality, megapixel resolution lenses with the new SL940 telephoto lens. With 5 megapixel resolution, IR correction and its compact size, the lens provides a combination of features rarely found in other telephoto lenses available on the market today.The new SL940 features a focal range of 9 to 40mm providing 36° to 7° horizontal field of view. With its 5 megapixel resolution, 4.5x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom capability...

Theia Technologies' Image Resolution Calculator App' for iPhones is now available. It follows the launch of the Android version in late 2010. Theia's Image Resolution Calculator app' is a tool for iPhone and Android smartphones that allows users to input video surveillance parameters and provides the corresponding image resolution from the convenience of a mobile device on location. Users input the camera resolution, sensor size, lens choice and one of 3 variables - camera distance, resolution,...

Security camera systems don't have human intelligence - but intelligent video analytics are the next best thing. Few new technologies have excited the imagination of video security professionals like video analytics. Through constant automated digital screening and filtering, video analytics can identify specific conditions and notify operators of potential issues, allowing security officials to make quick, informed decisions."The greatest value that I see in our analytics has to do with th...

Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced the GXV3662_HD, a new weather-proof, vandal-resistant and tampering-proof high definition (HD) IP Camera for challenging outdoor surveillance applications. Featuring multi-rate H.264 and MJPEG real-time video compression (up to HD720p), day/night mode, advanced mega-pixel CMOS sensor with wide dynamic range, integrated PoE, IP66 compliant casing, built-in heater and fan, an...

SightLogix®, Inc. announces the Video Security Trailer (VST), a self-contained perimeter security solution for temporary or long-term surveillance applications. Announced at ISC West, this next-generation system brings the same reliability and stability of SightLogix' fixed perimeter surveillance systems to temporary security applications. The SightLogix VST comes equipped with long-range SightSensor video analytic detection cameras, electronic pan/tilt positioning units, solar panels, ba...

March Networks is pleased to announce the launch of its Command video management platform. The scalable software provides customers with a sophisticated, web-based interface that is easy to use and highly customisable. Command fits easily into existing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure to ensure rapid installation and management. It also enables customers to select from hundreds of IP surveillance cameras and encoders through its support for ONVIF devices and direct integrations with le...

Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, has expanded its brand offering, including re-introducing the ITI™ and Aritech™ brands. Interlogix and its new portfolio of brands can be seen at ISC West in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix offers some of the most-trusted names in security, and will re-introduce familiar brand names for sensors and...