Security product news & launch announcements

Sielox LLC announces the Sielox Class™ Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System is now available for any facility. Recent successful deployments in the K-12 market generated significant interest in the application of Sielox Class™ to be adapted for any standalone or campus buildings for business, government, and healthcare. Karen Evans, President & CEO, Sielox LLC said, “Sielox Class™ was based upon the FEMA Red Green lockdown procedure recommended after Columbine so our...

PDQ Manufacturing, a leading US-based producer of architectural door hardware, and ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced a complete line of VIZpin®-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks. Planned for Q1 of 2015, several of PDQ’s most popular stand-alone electronic locks will be available in VIZpin-enabled models.  Marketed under PDQ’s Tellcard© brand, the VIZpin technology empowers a line extension o...

Announced recently, Cloud Plus™ (Cloud+™) Surveillance Platform incorporates ControlByNet’s CLOUD video surveillance package with its onsite solution, mobile platform and enterprise guard software allowing multi-site enterprises to leverage a central web-based management console. ControlByNet showcased the new Cloud Plus Surveillance Platform in Atlanta at ASIS International 2014 from September 29-October 2 in the Georgia World Congress Center booth 2449. “As a leader in...

Antaira Technologies, a leading developer and supplier of industrial devices and networking equipment, is proud to expand upon its growing line of industrial wireless products with the APX-5500 industrial outdoor IP67 Wireless AP/client/bridge/repeater. Antaira Technologies’ new APX-5500 wireless device is a managed unit with a built-in web console that allows users to configure the unit as a wireless access point, client, bridge or repeater.  The unit also features two gigabit Ether...

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced the availability of its new ultra secure SmartFusion2® SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2® FPGAs that have more advanced security features at the device, design and system levels than any other leading FPGA manufacturer. The new data security features are now part of Microsemi's mainstream SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs and allow developers to...

Antaira Technologies, a leading developer and supplier of industrial devices and networking equipment, is proud to expand upon its growing line of industrial wireless products with the APX-5200 industrial outdoor IP67 Wireless AP/client/bridge/repeater. Antaira Technologies’ new APX-5200 wireless device is a managed unit with a built-in web console that allows users to configure the unit as a wireless access point, client, bridge or repeater.  The unit also features two gigabit Ether...

SST, Inc., the maker of ShotSpotter Flex™ and the global leader in gunfire detection and analysis, recently announced the launch of SecureCampus™, an unprecedented gunfire detection system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor coverage at university and school campuses and other critical infrastructure locations. SecureCampus instantly detects gunfire and notifies law enforcement, campus security personnel, on-site staff, and other first responders, allowing them to quickly mit...

TrakLok® International LLC, a cargo security firm specializing in trailer and container security, recently announced that it has upgraded its Application Programing Interface (API) to allow a seamless integration with security integration and call monitoring companies. The company has also added new security features to its GeoLok and TrakLog cargo security platform. The latest enhancements to the integrated lock, alarm and tracking system further enable fleets to proactively protect cargo...

Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that its ParkPlus and TollPlus barriers are fully compatible with the ALPR technology and its mechanical and electronic components can be seamlessly integrated within the robust housing of the barriers. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is a control method using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology on images taken by video cameras. Motorways and off-street parking are the sectors investi...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has further expanded the Reliance line by introducing the RLFDX Series of substation-rated fiber optic RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2/4 Wire, & TTL Logic Data Link/Repeater. The ComNet Reliance RLFDX Series of products are made in the USA and are a direct replacement for the Garrettcom/Dymec5800 series of serial data over optical fiber products. The Reliance RLFDX...

AMAG Technology recently introduced the new and improved Symmetry Video Management System with expanded feature set and open integration capabilities. Symmetry Video Management (VMS) is designed as a unified solution, and is flexible, scalable and user-friendly. When Symmetry VMS is used in combination with the Symmetry access control system, the unified solution provides an ideal way to collect the data from the access control and video system together. The combination enables a single user in...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Mercury Security, a global leader of OEM access control hardware, recently announced a closer technology partnership geared to benefit both Genetec and Mercury customers with a broader, open-platform choice when moving to Genetec’s Synergis IP access control solution.  Genetec customers will be able to leverage Mercury’s complete line of door controllers and associated modules for both new and existing syste...

FLIR Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of its next generation NVR line-up with FLIR Cloud™ connectivity. The new DNR400 and DNR500 Series NVRs make remote connection easier than ever before with a set-up time of less than three minutes via three easy steps. Simply download the free app for iOS / Android, scan the QR code on the NVR, enter a password and instantly view live video! There is no complex router configuration as the cloud-based service creates a secure handshak...

Vigitron introduces the MaxiiNetTM Vi3326, a 26-port network layer 2 plus network switch. The Vi3326 includes unique features specifically designed for IP cameras to make the installation and operation of IP video network easy and efficient. Features: Two1Gbps independent uplink and downlink ports allow for full use of all 24-ports SNMP for communicating error messaging to local computers Automatic IP connection and reconnection Automatic MAC identification for all connected devices Indi...

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has expanded its line of network cameras with ten new feature-packed models in a variety of resolutions and designs to serve the needs of a wide range of video security and surveillance applications. Delivering superb imaging, low-light performance, high-resolution detail, and vital color information through Genuine Canon Lenses, advanced imaging sensors, two proprietary Canon DIGIC processors (DIGIC DV III and DIGIC NET II), these new c...

OnSSI delivers new and innovative integrations for its industry leading Ocularis Video Management System (VMS). With an increased emphasis on new technologies, a compelling value proposition, and a higher level of technical support, OnSSI raises the bar – benefiting Integrators and end users. OnSSI’s Ocularis provides the highest VMS performance for mid-level and enterprise solutions with new integrations with Samsung’s WiseNet III cameras with in-camera NVR capabilities that...

Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced new capabilities to its Sarix™ Enhanced Range with SureVision™ 2.0. The Enhanced Range are Pelco’s high end cameras in their trusted line of Sarix fixed IP cameras, which also includes the Sarix Professional Range and Sarix Value Range. New features in the Enhanced Range, include Pelco’s integrated analytics suite and ONVIF profile G compliance at a competitively reduced price. Today’s news builds on Schneider Electric&...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced the upcoming release of Sipelia Communications Management, a new module of Security Center that enables unified SIP (Session Initiated Protocol)-based communications between operators and intercom devices deployed throughout an organization. Seamlessly integrated in Security Center (v. 5.2 SR7), intercom communications can now be intricately linked to security systems over any IP network. With access controlle...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the new EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature with the version 6.4 of exacqVision, a video management system (VMS) software used for video surveillance. EasyConnect provides the power of IP cameras with the simplicity of analog. Version 6.4 also includes the new VideoPush video wall feature, updates to the Exacq Mobile app and web browser client, and improvements to Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a...

AMAG Technology has been working behind closed doors on a new access control architecture for the last three years and is proud to release the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC, an edge network, two door, Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled controller. Building on the company’s track record and after listening to feedback from their worldwide customer base, the Symmetry EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller is the state-of-the-art panel that security installers have been looking for.  AMAG Technology i...

Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce RoboGuard™, a new first-of-its-kind autonomous perimeter surveillance robot. RoboGuard travels on a monorail and constantly patrols a secured perimeter. It conducts regular inspections of the fence line and can promptly respond to suspected intrusions. A complete system consists of autonomous robots, each covering up to 1 kilometer (0.6 mi), with a battery charging station...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is expanding its ultra-durable Epoxy Tag portfolio of RFID tags to include broadband UHF varieties to address the needs of RFID systems integrators worldwide who are seeking increased data collection speed and accuracy.  With ultra durable housings, Epoxy Tag UHF transponders also expand the potential for process improvement and cost savings into a broad spectru...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the new EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature with version 6.4 of exacqVision, a video management system (VMS) software used for video surveillance. EasyConnect provides the power of IP cameras with the simplicity of analog. Version 6.4 also includes the new VideoPush video wall feature, updates to the Exacq Mobile app and web browser client, and improvements to Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a heal...

Pacom Systems announces the official launch of the 8003 Pacom-Edge Intelligent Security Controller. Pacom now expands its expertise and marketing leading position across a wide range of industries, through the design of a fully integrated security controller that combines the critical capabilities of an IP-based alarm panel, access control panel and multi-card reader interface into a single, cost-effective device. Specifically engineered for convenient installation in any location rated for a 3...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm reduction standard. CP-01-2014 details recommended design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices to reduce the incidence of false alarm dispatches. The new version features definitions for remote devices and includes updated verbiage stemming from requests for interpretation from the last update of the standard in 2010. The effort to up...

BCDVideo has expanded its enterprise-grade product line of Video Recording Platforms (VRPs) with HP’s introduction of 6TB hard drives. The Nova Series now boasts new models as well as 150% greater storage capacities on existing VRPs. Included in the upgraded product line is the BCD310E8 Tower, which is scalable up to 24TB and engineered for retail applications that require entry-level price considerations with the benefit of remote system management. BCDVideo also released the short-dept...

NICE Systems recently announced its partnership with AMAG Technology, a G4S subsidiary, for the integration of its NICE Situator PSIM and situation management solution with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry™ Access Control system. The joint solution can be used by command and control centers worldwide to improve situational awareness and streamline incident management. The integration enables bi-directional communication between Symmetry and Situator. This means Situator can receive real-t...

BCDVideo released an 84TB model of their Nova Series video recording storage platform. This new capability allows BCDVideo’s BCD380V8-M system to manage up to 73TB of RAID 5 useable internal video storage —a 150% capacity increase— while still only using two rack spaces. The BCDVideo Nova Series is manufactured specifically for Enterprise IP Video Surveillance applications. The Nova Series is our newest-generation platform utilizing 6G SAS technology which enables more high-me...

SureView Systems announces they have successfully integrated the mobiDEOS UCNE range of cloud and network-enabled surveillance systems into Immix, the company’s video based automation software. Immix® delivers a single platform to manage video surveillance/CCTV, intrusion and fire alarms, access control, and VoIP audio. The mobiDEOS UCNE system enables legacy CCTV systems to be quickly and simply connected through the device and onto Immix for remote monitoring across many locations t...

Matrix SATATYA HVR1624P is a 24 channel enterprise-grade Hybrid Video Recorder which offers the benefits of a highly mature Analog solution and security enhancements of IP solution. Organizations already using analog video surveillance can protect their existing investment in cameras and wiring and add IP cameras at new or critical points. For new video surveillance projects, Matrix SATATYA HVR allows mixed use of analog cameras and IP cameras depending on various factors like image quality, dis...