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The new 50P series easily integrates with new and existing video surveillance and security systems American Fibertek Inc. (afi) recently displayed a new series of multimode to single mode fiber converters at ISC West 2014. The new 50P Series is designed to easily and cost efficiently integrate video surveillance and security systems and devices residing on multimode fiber LANs with multimode fiber WANs on the same networked fiber platform. “Fiber optics provide the most...

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

The American Fibertek 9PXXX platform allows users to select any combination of audio, data or contact channels American Fibertek Inc. (afi) debuted several new enhanced analog fiber products at ISC West (booth #10072) designed to provide a range of options for the features, functions and cost of fiber transmission systems. “Because there is no one-size-fits-all video surveillance or security system solution, installers and end users are looking for transmission systems...

Alarm Controls’ new APS-300 access control power supply can support up to three magnetic locks Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company known for its responsiveness and value, recently introduced the AES-100 and AES-200 electric strikes and the APS-300 power supply at ISC West 2014. Show attendees were able to see the entire Alarm Controls product line at booth #33092 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-4, 2014. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the all-in-on...

IdenTrust™, Inc. (part of HID Global®), a worldwide leader in identity solutions, and ScriptRx, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare technology company, recently jointly announced that the ScriptRx software application for EPCS has received certification to federally mandated standards by Drummond Group, Inc. IdenTrust digital identities are a key element in the certification, and used by the ScriptRx application and end users to link auditable proof of identity to electronic prescriptions...

After days of back-to-back meetings at ISC West, you start hearing some repetitive themes, but then something will surprise you. That happened to me at the NVT booth when I saw a display showing transmission of power and IP video signals over barbed wire (rather than the more familiar Cat-5 or coax cabling). Wondering about possible applications at correctional facilities (or cow pastures), I was assured the display was intended to make the point that NVT products can transmit video and power ov...

RGB Spectrum, an industry leader in control room solutions, is pleased to announce the release of Enterprise MCMS, a control room management system that now extends monitoring and control around the globe. Building on the features of its MultiPoint® Control Room Management System (MCMS) , RGB Spectrum’s new Enterprise MCMS is an innovative hardware and software platform that integrates disparate systems over IP (LAN/WAN) without requiring custom software. Combining real-time display...

The new hybrid transmission products deliver flexibility in terms of inputs and transmission channels To help ease the transition from analog to IP surveillance systems for installers and end users, American Fibertek Inc. (afi) highlighted a number of new hybrid fiber transmission products at ISC West (booth #10072). Available in a variety of configurations, these hybrid products deliver flexibility in terms of inputs, transmission channels and type, and more. “The tran...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

Identiv’s uTrust TS readers support  proximity, smart cards and public key infrastructure Identiv recently unveiled its uTrust TS Readers product line. uTrust TS Readers are revolutionary new building access control readers that support all major credentials in a single reader format, while offering strong identity verification, scalable migration and interoperability based upon secure open standards. uTrust TS Readers are the first readers that let customers easily...

Interlogix previewed some of the newly acquired UHS technology at ISC West 2014 Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, announces the acquisition of Ultra High Speed (UHS) from Australian company Hills Limited to broaden its portfolio of intrusion product offerings and services. Interlogix previewed some of the newly acquired technology at ISC West booth #18019 in Las Vegas, April 2-4, 2014. Interlogix is a pa...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of V5.44, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance software suite. V5.44 features include support for a new mobile application, increased storage, additional cameras per server and new levels of system expandability, along with greater compatibility in open architecture and platform support. With V5.44, WavestoreUSA unveils WaveEye, the...

PLAI specification streamlines and standardises the management of physical and logical identities Cost effective, automated synchronisation of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. "We're excited about the potential the PLAI specificati...

The R100 surface mounted wireless reader significantly extends the reach and application of access control Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is bringing access control to new applications with its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. The R100 was awarded ‘Best in Access Control Products Wireless’ from the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase. Capable of mounting directly on glass, stone, granite or...

Frontier, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than thirty-five years, has announced availability of the upgraded version of its security management software, Frontier R4. The new release delivers enhanced functionality and further empowers organizations to achieve higher levels of awareness, security control and rapid response. The Frontier integrated software suite streamlines operator work flow, saves time, reduces costs and significantly simplifies sys...

HID Global will also showcase Vigo-based LogiTag 121 based on its Vigo HF technology HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its Identification Technologies division’s broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions in Booth #116 at RFID Journal Live! Included will be tags with its new Vigo™ HF technology, the first ISO 15693 chips assembled with HID Global direct bonding technology....

AXIS P1428-E with 4K resolution offers valuable features for security integrators, including remote zoom and focus Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced its first 4K resolution camera with the outdoor-ready AXIS P1428-E Network Camera. The 4K standard, an established motion picture production and consumer television standard also known as Ultra HD, is defined and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and offers a vide...

Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognize potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

“These are children. There is no reason to scan a kid. Just because the government can do this is no reason the government should be doing this.” The impassioned argument, quoted by The Florida Current, comes from a Florida state legislator who introduced a bill aimed at stopping public school systems from collecting biometric data on children. The ominous-sounding practice actually has a practical side – use of a fingerprint or palm scan can enable a school system to get thou...

The mobile solution, which leverages NiceVision IP VMS and NICE Inform, will significantly enhance RTD’s investigative efficiency NICE Systems recently announced that it is providing the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) with an innovative mobile video recording and investigation solution for its new bus fleet. The mobile solution, which leverages the NiceVision IP video management software and NICE Inform, will significantly enhance RTD’s investigative...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), will be showcasing the very latest additions to its Briton range of architectural hardware products at The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd’s trade exhibition on Wednesday 9 April at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. A recently-introduced range of door closers from Allegion’s Briton brand, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology and high per...

Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Integrated Security and Building Management Solutions are now further enhanced with the latest generation of 3M Cogent MiY (Make it Yours) Biometric Access Control Readers. 3M Cogent MiY readers are now integrated with Andover Continuum CyberStation 1.91 or greater. The first complete integration of the MiY solution for user and credential management into a third party software, leveraging MiY’s framework, provides biometric capture and cardhol...

New Product Showcase recognises winners in product and service categories Sentry360, a US-based manufacturer of high-megapixel IP cameras, launched their first non-camera product on January 20, 2014, and it was named Best New Product in Network Support Solutions by Security Industry Association (SIA) in this year’s New Product Showcase (NPS) at International Security Conference (ISC) in Las Vegas. According to SIA CEO Don Erickson, “These new technologies and solu...

AMAG Technology's Symmetry SR-2000 Controller delivers proven access control technology AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of the Symmetry™ SR-2000 Controller. The Symmetry SR-2000 Controller is a four door control panel that delivers proven access control technology and is designed for new and retrofit security applications.   The Symmetry SR-2000 joi...

Gentec's Stratocast is designed to meet the requirement of a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced new features and a reduced pricing plan for Stratocast™, its cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS), powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses that require a reliabl...

The lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASSA ABLOY were amicably settled HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has settled patent-infringement lawsuits against Apollo Security, Applied Wireless IDentifications Group (AWID) Inc., and Secura Key, a division of Soundcraft, Inc. The lawsuits included HID Global’s multi-technology reader patents. “We are pleased that the lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASS...

The HP Autonomy and VidSys combined platform is designed to reduce physical security risks and incidents HP Autonomy and VidSys recently announced a strategic alliance to develop an advanced physical security information management (PSIM) platform powered by next generation video surveillance analytics. The solution will improve the effectiveness of security professionals by augmenting VidSys’ industry leading PSIM offering with analytics delivered by HP IDOL’s ad...

Open Options demonstrated the interface between DNA Fusion and Milestone’s XProtect Access Control Module at ISC West 2014 Open Options, a leading provider of open platform access control, expands their integration with Milestone Systems Video Management Software (VMS) to include a new interface to their new add-on, the XProtect® Access Control Module (ACM). While Milestone XProtect® VMS has been accessible from within Open Options DNA Fusion access control soft...

DRS’ WatchMaster thermal cameras are on display at the 2014 ISC West exposition DRS Technologies, Inc. a Finmeccanica Company, announces the availability of WatchMaster® thermal camera families on the Autodesk® Seek service, a leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) web application service accessible to Autodesk® Revit® users. The addition of WatchMaster® thermal cameras to the Autodesk application is consistent with DRS’ strategy to extend...

Identiv exhibits its new uTrust TS Readers at ISC West 2014 Identiv announced that CEO Jason Hart will lead a presentation at ISC West on establishing trust in the connected world. The presentation will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 3, starting at 11:15 AM PDT. Mr. Hart’s presentation will address the connectivity of everything from premises, information, identities, devices, and even everyday items such...