Switchers & Switches News

The addition allows Belden to provide a vital element to its customer's connected environments Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tripwire, a leading global provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions. Tripwire, a leader in security and vulnerability management, enables enterprises, service providers, manufacturers, and government agenci...

ISCAN remote power management systems enable integrators to improve efficiencies through automated services LifeSafety Power announced recently it has received a Top 30 Innovation Award from Security Sales & Integration magazine for its ISCAN Remote Power Management systems. "ISCAN enables integrators to improve efficiencies through automated services", said John Olliver, senior vice president of business development at LifeSafety Power. “Our patented remote monitor...

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At the SPS IPC Drives International Conference & Exhibition, Moxa will be showcasing a new line of managed Ethernet switches designed for precise time synchronization of networks in real-time control applications. Scheduled for November 25-27, 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany, SPS IPC Drives is Europe's leading exhibition for electric automation. Moxa will display its industrial networking solutions, including wired and wireless remote automation, industrial Ethernet, serial connectivity, industr...

Moxa announced a new 900 MHz wireless access point/bridge/client that provides industrial users with a very compelling option to achieve reliable wireless connectivity through walls or over long distances. By frequency-shifting 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to 900 MHz, Moxa's AWK-3191 is able to support maximum data rates of up to 54 Mbps and distances up to 30 km line-of-sight. Moxa is leading the industry with this type of 900 MHz wireless technology, according to Drivdahl. The existing 900 MHz solutions fro...

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...

The new IP-based TVN 10 kit offers easy installation of video systems for small commercial operations Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, is now offering the new TruVision NVR 10 (TVN 10) IP-based recorder, bundled with four cameras for easy ordering and installation of video systems for small commercial operations. Interlogix is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Cor...

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its new FM 3200 radio. Two versions of the radio are available, including the FM3200 BASE, which hosts an integrated sector antenna, and the FM 3200 ENDO, which comes without an antenna to enable customers to integrate an external one. This new radio can be used to create highly customised point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, mesh, and mob...

3xLOGIC will assume ownership of research and development, technical support for Sonitrol brand products STANLEY Security and 3xLOGIC, Inc., recently announced a definitive agreement where 3xLOGIC will assume ownership of research and development, technical support and certain marketing activities for products developed under the Sonitrol® brand. The focus of the transaction will be to bring the combined strengths of 3xLOGIC and STANLEY Security to the development and deli...

The growing size and complexity of video surveillance networks also fuels growth in the market for Ethernet switches With a maturing IT industry becoming ever more consolidated, manufacturers of Ethernet switches are looking for new market segments to diversify. A recent report from IHS points to the video surveillance industry as a potentially lucrative answer. A prolonged migration from analog to network video surveillance equipment and the continued worldwide expansion in...

Moxa continues to invest in and build on its strength in serial communications with the release of three new PCI Express x1 serial cards that take advantage of new patent-pending intelligent RS-485 technology. This release sends a powerful message about Moxa's commitment to customers that require serial communications products, especially when many manufacturers have already reduced or abandoned support completely. RS-485 remains a top choice for engineers who need to create small, private devic...

FDOT's approval validates the performance of Moxa's EDS switches to handle video streams over long distances Moxa, a leading manufacturing of networking products for intelligent transportation and traffic management, announced recently that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has added its EDS managed field Ethernet switches to the state's Approved Product List (APL), following extensive site performance reviews and environmental testing. By adding the EDS Series...

Vigitron introduces the Vi3010, the 10-port version of the highly popular Vi3026 port network PoE switch with the same unique features. Its PoE power budget is 180W. All ports can provide up to 15.4W (802.3af) and 6 of the ports up to 30W (802.3at) PoE power. All 10 Ethernet ports are 1Gbps - 8 PoE and 2 SFP ports. SNMP for communicating error messaging. Automatic MAC Identification Individual IP Source Guard Supports Jumbo Frames up to 9600 bytes. High Bandwidth 20Gbyte Switching Fabric...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of Device Networking and Industrial Communication products and is proud to introduce its first-ever long distance Point-to-Point Preconfigured Wireless Outdoor Bridge called the APX-120N5. Antaira Technologies’ new Point-to-Point Preconfigured (in a Pair of Units) Wireless Outdoor Bridge is IP67 and has a frequency range with IEEE 802.11a/n standard; and is a powered device (PD) with IEEE 802.3af compliant. Each unit consumes 7.5W o...

GeoVision is dedicated in providing a unified platform for IP-based surveillance infrastructure GeoVision is expanding its IP camera line with several new models including the Cloud Series. The cloud-centric surveillance and the wide range of model offerings bring IP surveillance to a new horizon. GeoVision is dedicated in providing a unified platform for IP-based surveillance infrastructure. This effort actualised at ISC West 2014 with the presentation of four major themes,...

Vigitron will showcase its Vi3026, the industry's first network PoE switch designed for IP cameras Vigitron invites ISC West 2014 to visit its Booth 6128 to see the most complete line of IP infrastructure products designed for IP CCTV. The company will be showcasing its newest and exciting products and technology. The Vi3026 is the industry's first network PoE switch designed for IP Cameras. Its 525W power supply accommodates the highest number of ports at full 803.at Cl...

The distributed nature of 1024 switch allows casino staff to place equipment around property and pull cable to nearest rack room Digital Done on a Grand Scale The world’s largest casino resort — Connecticut’s Foxwoods — undergoes the largest analog-to-digital recording conversion ever undertaken. Without the luxury of downtime, everyone associated with the project works as a single mind to pull off the massive upgrade, which includes a new state-of-the...

The Barix IP Paging solution includes Annuncicom PS1 master paging station, and Barix Exstreamer 205 IP audio decoders The Washington Family Ranch in rural central Oregon had a problem last summer:  With 400 youth guests per week, the Young Life-owned ministry camp’s expensive, network-based paging system was failing. Receivers were transmitting live pages in a staggered manner, creating unintelligible messages - along with guest confusion and complaints. Based on...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer of Industrial Networking and Device connectivity solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to introduce a New Version Series of 100Tx Industrial Unmanaged Switches with the latest IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) technologies, Fiber Optics (SC/ST), and various power input options from 12~36VDC to 48~55VDC in order to support long term product assurance to the Industrial Automation market. In addition, the entire new version series provides a new fea...

Moxa, a leader in intelligent industrial networking solutions, is leveraging its extensive technological resources to introduce one of the world's first PoE+ Ethernet switches engineered to perform in harsh outdoor and industrial manufacturing environments, featuring 3KV LAN surge protection and a wide temperature range (-40°C to +75°C) that ensures the highest reliability of PoE systems while delivering network speeds of up to 1000 Mbps to eliminate bottlenecks. Moxa's new EDS-P510A-8P...

The flexibility of Moxa's all-in-one router allows Media Resources to grant access of the IP camera to clients Media Resources is an industry leader in large-format digital displays such as billboards and video scoreboards. Recently, they have reported a significant enhancement to the reliability of their control systems that corresponds to a large reduction in maintenance costs, thanks to the deployment of Moxa communications and networking equipment. The majority of Media R...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security centerplugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint p...

BCDVideo announced that all manufactured Access Control and IP Video Recording Servers will feature an embedded recovery module. This technology allows the system to restore the server to the original BCDVideo factory image in cases of disaster recovery. The new feature, called SMARTrecovery, eliminates the customer’s need to search for restore media and allows technicians to easily walk through the recovery process remotely, with no need for an onsite technician. “This is just anoth...

D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, recently expanded its portfolio of chassis-based switching solutions with the DGS-6608 switch. The DGS-6608 is an eight-slot chassis switch that provides rich L2/L3 forwarding/routing features and enterprise-wide security features for enterprise local area networks (LAN), campus and metropolitan area networks (MAN). Ideal for deployment in environments that require uninterrupted running of networ...

Christie Phoenix will also feature its Phoenix network distribution system for processing and content management Christie has established a commanding presence in the development of next-generation control room solutions that deliver the ultimate in high performance wall displays, content management and data security. Among its latest solutions at the AFCEA TechNet Asia-Pacific Conference and Expo in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 3 – 5, Christie will showcase its Christie E...

ExacqVision's hybrid server allows Gallery Place to easily transition to new IP technology and still use current equipment Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being locate...

The convergence of IT and industrial automation networks has created new opportunities to improve productivity, but has also heightened security threats posed by malicious hackers, worms, and viruses. The standard solution has been to use an industrial secure router that protects the control network in conjunction with a variety of switches behind it to complete the communication network. In addition to requiring additional configuration and power for multiple devices, this solution sometimes in...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, has unveiled two new series of EtherNet/IP and PROFINET-enabled managed Ethernet switches engineered to provide advanced efficiency for industrial networks. Pre-configured for plug and play simplicity, the new EDS-405A/408A-EIP and EDS-405A/408A-PN switches deliver an easy, cost-effective way of integrating legacy networks, eliminating the need for additional configurations an...

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that it has released the latest generation high-performance switch matrix, a module that connects electronic signal inputs and outputs, such as an antenna to a receiver. Dubbed the SI-9332, the switch matrix is packaged in an industry-leading compact, lightweight, low power design. Its chassis uses only one-tenth of the rack space of comparable units, weighs less than 18 pounds, and consumes less than 130 watts of power. Deve...

Linear LLC, a leader in innovative access control, security and health and wellness technology solutions, has added Z-Wave lighting products to its line of wireless residential and commercial offerings. The new products represent a benchmark for Linear as the company seeks to unify wireless lighting control products with existing security and access control systems, and other Z-Wave products.   Z-Wave is an international wireless standard for intelligent, interoperable, low-power, RF...