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Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying the latest additions to its MegaView™ line of all-in-one Day/Night H.264 megapixel cameras. The new 3 and 5 megapixel MegaView™ cameras are enclosed in IP66 (environmentally rated) and vandal-resistant cylindrical housings with versions available incorporating built-in IR illuminators and IR-corrected lenses. These all-in-one cameras are simple to install using an easily adjustable 3-axis brack...

Pelco by Schneider Electric will soon release its first product that conforms to standards developed by the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), with the release of Digital Sentry video management software version 7.2, scheduled for May 2011. Pelco by Schneider Electric will be demonstrating this new ONVIF 1.02-conformant software during ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Pelco booth (#16042) and at the ONVIF Plugfest on Thursday, April 7."This new software release is the lat...

  Using card-based access control solutions alongside IT password management provides an additional layer of security A mandatory part of any organization's relationship with its employees is the requirement to set up a secure password, which allows access to important documents needed to ensure fluid day-to-day processes of the business. Ken Scotland, Sales Director at ADT Fire & Security, discusses the best ways to build a more secure modern day enterprise by co...

 Q1 Labs and Integralis have worked together in delivering security intelligence solutions to their clients  Q1 Labs , the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced that Integralis has been appointed its sole Pan-European Platinum partner in recognition of sales and support excellence across multiple countries. Founded in 1988, Integralis is Europe's leading security systems integrator and the trusted security partner for over 50 percent of the FTSE 100 and ov...

Remote Video Response (RVR), one of the UK's leading providers of remote monitoring services, launched a portable, monitored CCTV system that can be rapidly deployed in applications where surveillance is required on a temporary basis. RVR is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX).RVR's new and improved NAS system combines a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) day/night dome camera and wireless passive infrared (PIR) detectors within a tough, Kevlar reinforced housin...

 Siqura Direct-to-Fiber IP PTZ as the best IP camera in video surveillanceSiqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, recently announced that its Siqura HSD626 IP PTZ dome camera was awarded best IP camera in video surveillance at the ISC West 2011 trade show by New Product Showcase (NPS). NPS is an awards programme established by the Security Industry Association to recognize innovative products, services and solutions in electronic...

 Linear completed its 50 years of corporate excellence in 2011 marking innovative technologies in securityLinear LLC, a world leader in Access Control, Security, Music/Intercoms, Audio/Video/Data, PERS Systems, and Central Vacuum systems for residential and commercial customers, celebrated 50 years in business in 2011. Linear has been a leading designer and manufacturer for decades, introducing innovative, reliable and easy-to-use products.The company, a pioneer in the development of radio...

 SightLogix welcomes aboard former U.S. homeland security and state and government intelligence professional, Jack TomarchioSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics systems for perimeter security applications, announces the appointment of Jack Tomarchio to its Board of Directors. Mr. Tomarchio is a respected homeland security and intelligence professional and will help in guiding the strategic direction of the company to grow in the federal, state and local government markets...

 WSF has utilised a combination of Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 5054 R base station units and Tsunami MP.11 5054 LR The Washington State Ferry (WSF) system deployed Proxim's license free WiMAX solutions to provide wireless backhaul to their entire fleet of vessels, enabling them to offer Wi Fi access to all passengers. WSF has utilised a combination of Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 5054 R base station units and Tsunami MP.11 5054 LR base and subscriber units to provide point to multipoint connectivity w...

  SeeView and Alvarion team up to offer hybrid wireless video surveillance in the U.S.  SeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced today that it has teamed up with global leader in Broadband Wireless Access Alvarion, to offer hybrid wireless video surveillance systems to the federal government market in North America. SeeView's solutions consist of IP-based surveillance camera systems combined with Alvarion's industry leading broadband wireless systems to offer the Federal Governm...

 The KeyWatcher is configured with 6, 8 and 16 location SmartKey® modules along with card and locker modulesMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, featured a six-module KeyWatcher cabinet at this year's ISC West. Selected to show its flexibility and the breadth of options possible in designing a system, the KeyWatcher cabinet on display was configured with 6, 8 and 16 location SmartKey® modules, along with ca...

 Raul Calderon now promoted as the Senior Vice President Marketing is with Arecont Vision since 2007Arecont Vision has hired a new sales manager in an important Northwest United States territory and has promoted two executives to new positions in marketing and partner relations.Raul Calderon is now Senior Vice President of Marketing. He joined Arecont Vision in 2007 as Vice President of Strategic Relations and transitioned to Vice President of Marketing. Throughout his 20-year career in the...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced the successful full scale crash test and product release of Delta’s 20-foot (6.1 m) MP5000 portable vehicle barricade system. The MP5000 is a towable, rapid deployment vehicle barricade developed for locations that have large vehicle traffic. The full scale crash test was conducted by an independent test lab following ASTM test criteria f...

 Linear LLC showcased its range of smart PERS transmitters at ISC West 2011Linear LLC introduced two new Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Long-Range Transmitters that are smaller, lighter and more powerful. Both were showcased at Linear's exhibit at ISC West, booth 20086, as well as at the SIA New Product Showcase, booth 10074.Redesigned to be smaller, more attractive and lighter weight, the new DXS-LRP Pendant and DXS-LRW Wristband work with the company's PERS 2400B and 3600B Con...

  Migration to IP-based systems is a necessary way to future-proof an organization To say that IP security offers myriad benefits will merely be stating the obvious. The value proposition of IP is strong, as can be seen from its growing adoption. However, navigating the road to IP requires careful consideration of many factors, from network infrastructure to physical security needs. Jeremy Kimber of Honeywell analyses the true benefits of IP and provides some insights on c...

 Interlogix has extended its brand with the addition of GE brand to its product portfolio 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 were 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 th...

 Morse Watchman displayed the KeyWatcher Remote Box at ISC WestMorse Watchman's KeyWatcher Remote Box, was on display at ISC West, which enables security management to better limit and manages physical security vulnerability through improved key control in facilities where protection of the key cabinet itself is mission-critical. Unique in the industry, the Remote Box provides an additional layer of protection by enabling the KeyWatcher itself to be placed in a secure room and requiring a s...

 ISC West 2011 saw demonstration of powerful video surveillance solutions by OnSSI, FST21 and IntransaOnSSI called on technology partners FST21 and Intransa to demonstrate powerful video surveillance solutions at ISC West 2011. Implementation of FST21's SafeRise intelligent access control system and Intransa's video and storage modules further showcased the extreme functionality and open platform capabilities of OnSSI's newly released Ocularis v.2.0."The combination of FST21's and...

 Aimetis Corp. added automatic License Plate Recognition to Aimetis Symphony Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced at ISC West that it has added automatic License Plate Recognition to Aimetis Symphony™, complementing other VE Series analytic applications it offers, such as Vehicle Stopping and Left Item Detection.It also released Aimetis People Counter 2.0 for Axis network cameras with improved reporting capabilities and simpli...

 ReServ Series provides back up power and ensures that continuous power supply is provided to the cameraAltronix highlighted its comprehensive line of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions for video surveillance applications at ISC West 2011. The UL-listed ReServ Series is the cost-effective solution to provide emergency back-up power and ensure continuous camera operation. The series includes the ReServ1, ReServ2 and ReServ3, which are designed to provide true sine-wave regulat...

 HID demonstrated authentication technology innovations at NSTIC 2011HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity showcased its strong authentication solutions at the release of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, on April 15, 2011. HID demonstrated various authentication scenarios using a Blackberry, a PC token and a Web token on a sample website. A consumer can use strong authentication technology to access various different Internet...

 Waldemar Gollan, the new Regional Sales Manager for Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed four new sales representatives in Europe. The appointments include Waldemar Gollan as the new Regional Sales Manager covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and Bo Oerbjerg to handle the Nordic region; Marc Wesley will be covering the U.K. and Ireland; and Aleksey Berezin will be the new Regional Sales Manager for...

 Lenel's application supports Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices With the latest OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application, Lenel Systems International, Inc. announces support for the Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices. Previously available only on BlackBerry® smartphones, the new application meets today's growing business demands for additional choices in mobile equipme...

 Interlogix launched a range of interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released products and showcases interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix's residential intrusion produc...

 The SightLogix VST is equipped with long-range SightSensor video analytic detection camerasSightLogix®, Inc. announces the Video Security Trailer (VST), a self-contained perimeter security solution for temporary or long-term surveillance applications. Announced at ISC West 2011, 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 Sig...

 Altronix showcased range of products at ISC West which serve as a back up power supply for surveillance systems   Attendees at ISC West had a great deal of new product introductions to see in the rapidly evolving technology landscape, but with all these new devices have to offer, the one thing that hasn't changed is the need for dependable power. As the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the professional security applications, Altronix continue...

 The SmartKey® Single Locker Module is used for safeguarding and storing small itemsMorse Watchmans featured the SmartKey® Single Locker Module, used for safeguarding and storing small items, at this year's ISC West show. The locker can be integrated into any of the KeyWatcher cabinets to hold documents, CDs, weapons, cell phones, and other small objects."The SmartKey single locker module is an important feature in our product portfolio because it expands the capability of the...

 Aimetis bagged 2011 Best in Video Storage, Distribution and Management award at New Product Showcase ISC West Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that it has been awarded 2011 Best in Video Storage, Distribution and Management at the New Product Showcase at ISC West. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the awards recognize the best security product innovations and design in multiple categories. Powered by Aimetis Symph...

  Smarti Hybrid is portable access control unit for maximised securityLast year on IFSEC, TAB Systems launched the new smarti Guardeon unit and won the Best Access control Product award . This year at IFSEC 2011 Tab Systems plan to launch a new portable access control unit and a TCP/IP Relay controller called smarti TCP/IP Relay Box.Smarti Hybrid is a portable access control, presence tracking and building automation solution. For mobility the unit is equipped with WIFI, mobile connect...

 G4S takes stand at the Counter Terror Expo as UK's leading security solutions provider G4S, the UK's leading security solutions provider, is to take a stand (E89) at the forthcoming Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition to be held at Olympia, London from the 19 - 20 April 2011.The CTX 2011 exhibition is a highly specialized event for those tasked with the demanding and complex role of protecting against the constantly evolving threat from international terrorism. G4S will be showcasing...