Security product news & launch announcements

SightLogix®, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightLogix video analytic solution with Vicon Industries' ViconNet video management software (VMS). SightSensor video analytic cameras, which detect objects that violate perimeter security rules, can now send video and alarm information over the network for display within the ViconNet video management system. SightTrackers, which automatically steer PTZ cameras,...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of its industry and logistics SlimFlex™ Laundry tag solution to the expanding SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. This introduction provides integrators with a rich feature-set of RFID tags that deliver the characteristics of the SlimFlex tag’s durability and flexibility in a format ideal for automated tracking and inventory for commer...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announces the small and cost-efficient AXIS M1004-W Network Camera with advanced wireless connection capabilities, 720p HDTV video quality and Axis’ unique One-Click Camera Connection technology. With support for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), easy hosted video connection and edge recording to a network attached storage (NAS) device, AXIS M1004-W is an ideal match for small retail, office and residential surveillance users sea...

Telular Corporation, a leader in alarm and event monitoring solutions and services, announces that the Telguard TG-7FS cellular communicator for 3G/4G networks is compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2013 edition for sole path communications. The NFPA 2013 Edition allows sole path cellular communications to be supervised for commercial fire systems once every 60 minutes, instead of every five minutes as required by the 2010 edition. In conjunction with code compliance,...

Lenel® Systems International, Inc. recently introduced the Prism™ Video Management System, an open Internet Protocol (IP) Video Management System (VMS). Built using the latest Information Technology (IT) and video surveillance industry standards, Prism integrates seamlessly with Lenel’s OnGuard® for event-driven monitoring. Prism offers a single point-of-device configuration, event and alarm monitoring, and system administration in an integrated video and access deployment. L...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication, and computing solutions, is building upon the successful deployment of its DA-681 and DA-683 rackmount substation computers with its next generation DA-685 that combines the exceptional I/O capacity of the DA-681 with the computing horsepower of the DA-683.   Designed as an all-purpose substation solution, the DA-685 industrial embedded computer is capable of serving virtually any role in a smart grid application, regardless of what e...

Talk-A-Phone announces integration of the VOIP-500 Series emergency phone with the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) manufactured by Exacq Technologies. In the event of a distress call, the Talk-A-Phone VOIP-500 Series emergency phone sends an event via standard ASCII output over the network to the exacqVision system. Based on the event, the exacqVision VMS can link to a nearby camera or lock a pan-tilt-zoom camera to a preset in order to view real-time video of the event. An event list...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to introduce E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable. Ergonomic enhancements improve operator performance and result in greater situational awareness when monitoring complex systems. Designed for ergonomic comfort and adjustability, E-SOC control stations feature Winsted’s innovative Versa-Trak monitor mounting system. Versa-Trak allows users to easily...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. and Seneca® recently announced an expanded partnership to build Mura MPX™-based video wall controllers, starting with Seneca’s new VWC-4 solution. Capitalizing on Matrox Mura MPX technology, which features integrated inputs and outputs plus universal input capture on each PCIe x16 Gen2 card, the four-board controller enables integrators to build video walls of up to 16 HD inputs across 16 HD outputs. Available through Seneca, the new video wall controlle...

The IndigoVision IP camera range has been boosted with the launch of the newly enhanced Standard Definition (SD) camera range, including the 9000 range of Fixed and Fixed Dome Cameras, complimenting the existing IndigoVision High Definition (HD) and Megapixel (MP) camera ranges. Traditionally audio may not have been seen as a priority in the CCTV sector and as a result most IP cameras use outdated audio encoding technologies such as G.711 and G.728 compression. These technologies deliver poor q...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, HID Global®, has certified its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) v10 software with AMAG’s SymmetryTM v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of visitor management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and HID Global cooperatively tested and certified this in...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of a dual-interface (contact/contactless) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential to its pivCLASS® Government Solutions portfolio, which simplifies issuance of PIV cards and the process of upgrading an existing physical access control system (PACS) to support Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS-201) standards.  The new pivCLASS smart card and the company’...

Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the general availability of the Synergis Master Controller (SMC), an intelligent IP door controller designed to secure any organization’s facilities and buildings. Addressing longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, the SMC is a controller that allows users to modernize their security operations, migrate to an...

The extensive list of security hardware supported by the Axxon Intellect Enterprise PSIM platform has grown to include Intrepid II new-generation perimeter security systems made by Southwest Microwave, Inc. Combining Intellect software with Intrepid II provides in-depth protection from intruders for sites of all sizes and complexities. Intellect-based solutions combine with the MicroPoint™ II perimeter fence protection system and MicroTrack™ II buried cable intrusion sensors. The f...

Panasonic, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions for a wide variety of markets including education, food services and healthcare, as well as enterprises and government agencies, recently announced the general availability of its i-PRO SmartHD 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras. Recently introduced at the ASIS Conference in September, both indoor (WV-SF438) and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal resistant (WV-SW458) cameras are now available through au...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, has introduced the MGate 5101-PBM-MN gateway that cost-effectively creates a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices to Modbus TCP hosts. "Our Ethernet gateway is designed to spare automation and controls engineers the headaches and performance issues that are typically encountered when connecting fieldbus devices to Ethernet," according to Paul Wacker, product marketing manager for Moxa Americas I...

Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced its new central management system (CMS) product offering.  Opengear Lighthouse allows network engineers and system administrators to centrally manage their Opengear infrastructure management and console server appliances, and attached IT networking gear in their data center or at remote sites. The Opengear Lighthouse product release includes new hardware offerings and updates...

Quantum Secure recently announced the release of its software suite - SAFE for Aviation version 4.5 - an airport physical identity and access management solution that streamlines the complete lifecycle of physical identities (from on-boarding to terminations) and automates related processes. SAFE for Aviation comes with pre-defined policies, workflows and procedures for issuing badge credentials, granting/revoking access to airport facilities while simplifying adherence to TSA and FAA regulation...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s recently released LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipment costs compared to similarly equipped GSM systems, affil...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, is announcing the integration of its Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software onto the WD® Sentinel™ DX4000 small office storage servers. Installing the Phoenix RSM software into the WD Sentinel NAS unit creates a feature-rich video surveillance appliance with sophisticated video management capabilities. This appliance can support up to 10 IP-cameras on a single WD Sentinel DX4000 storage...

Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced its new central management system (CMS) product offering.  Opengear Lighthouse allows network engineers and system administrators to centrally manage their Opengear infrastructure management and console server appliances, and attached IT networking gear in their data center or at remote sites. The Opengear Lighthouse product release includes new hardware offerings and updates...

ISD, the edge - based computing platform company announced recently that its award - winning Jaguar IP camera suite is now integrated with exacqVision Edge video management software for distributed or enterprise - class surveillance configurations. The integration demonstrates both companies’ commitment to open systems and edge-based video functionality. The exacqVision Edge server software runs directly on ISD cameras, eliminating the need for a separate VMS server. This unique approach...

RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, recently announced the release of RSA® Security Analytics – a transformational security monitoring and investigative solution designed to help organizations defend their digital assets against today’s most sophisticated internal and external threats. Built on the proven architecture of RSA NetWitness® technology, RSA Security Analytics fuses SIEM, Network Forensics, & Big Data analytics into a security platform that will be t...

Observint Technologies has developed a unique business model for the professional security industry to provide integrated, high-performance and high-value end-to-end system solutions. According to Brian Wood, President and CEO, Observint Technologies, “Earning and keeping our customer’s business in this competitive industry environment requires continued innovation in every aspect of our business.  It is more important than ever that our customer’s needs drive technology d...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced the availability of the latest version of its open platform video management software platform. Wavestore V5 is an intuitive VMS solution that enables users to integrate 360-degree cameras into existing surveillance systems. A new licensing structure also streamlines the user experience and reduces upfront and long-term investment. V5 facilitates the recording o...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing its new product selection app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The ComNet Fiber Optic & Ethernet Products app is a solution identifier that allows you to choose the right transmission product for virtually every application. The ComNet app allows the user to search by application or model number, it also gives the user t...

Schneider Electric announced the release and availability of its all-new Pelco Esprit® SE IP Integrated PTZ Camera System including both standard and pressurized models for video surveillance and IP network connectivity. Built upon the Esprit SE positioning system platform, the system now features dynamic window blanking, auto tracking, internal scheduling clock, electronic image stabilization, and multi language menus – all formerly reserved only for high-speed domes. Designed and bu...

OnSSI, the market leader for intelligent IP video surveillance software, has demonstrated the advantages of their open architecture solution by integrating with ELSAG’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. The collaboration gives both Ocularis and ELSAG customers the ability to enhance security processes by pairing the industry’s leading ALPR technology with the Ocularis video recording and management platform. “License plate recognition technology is becomin...

Pivot3, Inc., a leading supplier of video surveillance and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Serverless Storage Appliances, announced recently that it has officially launched a new professional services package. The comprehensive professional services, which include training, installation and consulting support, will accelerate and optimize the deployment and management of Pivot3 highly available converged storage appliances for video surveillance, VDI and other storage markets.  Pivot3...

Tamron Co., Ltd. an integrated manufacturer of optical products and a leader in the security market, has released the Model 300QV-P-CM, a mega-pixel IP Panorama Camera 180-View, a new type of security camera with a fish-eye lens that delivers a 180° horizontal angle of view. Development Concept The security market has recently experienced upgrades of installation infrastructure, and the installation of highly convenient IP cameras is expanding. There are also a large number of customers wh...