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Once the entire project is fully completed LPS will have a total 1400 cameras, of which 780 are now installed 3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions has announced that Littleton Public Schools (LPS), in Colorado, continue to roll out new cameras and 3xLOGIC hybrid NVRs as they move toward their ambitious goal of creating a district-wide, comprehensive Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system. Upon completion, the new system will oversee...

The technology upgrade features Christie Phoenix and Christie LCD flat panels As part of its transformation towards an intelligence-led policing initiative, The City of Mobile Police Department worked with Christie and Atlantic Video Corporation to install a video wall within its Joint Operations Center (JOC), managed by the Technology and Cyber Intelligence Unit.  Upgrading the JOC gave Mobile Police Department one of the tools it needed to enable intelligence-led polic...

The Matrox C900 graphics card is ideal for digital signage, presentation, and video wall applications Matrox® Graphics announced that the Matrox C900, the world’s first single-slot, nine-output graphics card, is now available for purchase. The Matrox C900 is a single-slot, PCI Express® x16 graphics card that drives nine displays at resolutions of up to 1920x1200 @60Hz per output. Designed to power 3x3 or 9x1 video walls, C900 delivers one ultra-large desktop acr...

Security Center version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions has announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption,...

Background Delivering the future of guarding through technology and expertise The emergence of high-tech virtual guarding as a powerful and cost-effective alternative to traditional manned patrol approaches is a direct realization of the promise seen in the industry’s most innovative and high-performing technology. Currently, emergent leaders in the virtual guarding space are those who successfully leverage guarding and security expertise and match it with the right technology to move be...

Matrox's intuitive apps for Windows and iPad provide an easy way to manage video walls for digital signage, corporate and control room applications Matrox® Graphics today announced that its popular MuraControl™ video wall management software for Windows® and iPad® now supports two models of Matrox C-Series™ multi-display video cards, C900 with nine outputs and C680 with six outputs. These graphics cards can also be combined with Matrox Mura™ IPX S...

High-density IP decoding and four 4K outputs on a single card provide the power and versatility needed in control rooms for operator workstations, personal video walls and multiviewers Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced the new Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K IP decode and display card. The latest addition to the Mura IPX Series family line, the new card offers H.264 decoding of one 8K, up to two 4Kp60, four 4Kp30, eight 1080p60, sixteen 1080p30 or many more SD streams. Ad...

Thinking Space will be bringing their latest solutions and innovative applications for security environments to their stand Thinking Space Systems are delighted to announce that they will be returning once again this year to IFSEC International. Held at Londons’ ExCel arena, the three day leading security event will run from 21st to 23rd June, with the Thinking Space stand being H1070; a different stand number but the usual spot. Controlling Your Workspace Thinking Sp...

Sharp's Robolliance forum aims to advance understanding of the Autonomous Robotics marketplace Sharp Electronics Corporation, founding sponsor of the Robolliance program, brought together fellow sponsors and onsite press covering PSA TEC 2016 to announce today the launch of an initiative focused on ground-based security robotics. Today’s announcement defined the Robolliance program as “a forum for technology partners and industry experts in robotics, surveillance a...

Middle Atlantic Products recently announced new options for its video monitoring wall solutions. As surveillance and monitoring systems proliferate across facilities of all sizes, Middle Atlantic has expanded its display solutions to meet those needs. The new DisplayStation Series Monitor Walls are an economical, entry-level surveillance and monitoring wall system for facilities that don't need a massive video wall. Cost Effective And Easy To Integrate Comprised of two models, the DisplayStat...

OTSA’s line of Ethernet-based products is an ideal complement to AFI’s fiber optic and network technology solutions American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) has formed a partnership with OT Systems of America (OTSA) to bring OTSA under AFI’s management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Ethernet-Based Products Complement AFI’s Fiber Optic & Network Technology Solutions “OTSA’s extensive line of high-quality Ether...

American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is introducing new solutions to provide Exacq users with peace of mind that their recorders will be protected in challenging environments. Their N-TAH Server Room Environmental Solutions monitor environmental conditions to detect potential problems that could affect recorder reliability. “All too often, NVRs are installed in out-of-the-way locations where dust, heat, water pipes and other factors can create conditions that are challenging at best,” said...

Christie will showcase Phoenix Quad-T encoder, Entero HB display cubes and Velvet Merit LED tiles and LCD flat panels Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, will be displaying the latest video wall solutions for the physical security industry at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christie will feature solutions including the Christie Phoenix® system and Phoenix Quad-T encoder; a side-by-side comparison of En...

The merger agreement includes a “go-shop” period, during which ADT and its Board of Directors may actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter into negotiations with parties that offer alternative proposals ADT, a leading provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services in the United States and Canada, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate o...

Galaxy adds four new manufacturers’ rep firms to handle sales and support activities in markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with four new manufacturers’ representative firms to handle sales and support activities in markets that continue to show rapid expansion opportunities for the company. The New Representative Firms The new rep firms include: Bongiorno & Associates, I...

In her new role, Ms. Agromayor will collaborate with Altronix team on current and future marketing initiatives Altronix recently appointed Amelia Agromayor to the position of Sales and Marketing Coordinator to assist in managing and supporting the company’s continually expanding marketing, advertising and internal sales-related activities. Ms. Agromayor joins Altronix with a diversified background in the professional security market. After spending several years with In...

GeViScope and GeViStore video management systems were put into use with the existing analog and IP cameras The Challenge It was a sunny morning when Mick Miller got up to get ready for work at a large school. He had a great weekend and he was looking forward to the day. Work at the school was fun. However, shortly after, his good mood was ruined: When he reached the school grounds, he saw with dismay that large areas of the facade of the building and the entrance area were on...

e2v’s two specialist image sensors, LORRI and Ralph, were chosen for this mission Global technology firm e2v, has provided NASA’s New Horizons Mission with two image sensors which hope to capture the first ever close-up images of Pluto. NASA’s Pluto Mission New Horizons which launched in January 2006 plans to examine Pluto, its moon Charon and other icy worlds at the edge of our solar system. After traveling over three billion miles to reach Pluto, it will...

Matrox Mura IPX Series 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards won Sound & Video Contractor “Best of Show Award” Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced that the new Matrox Mura™ IPX Series 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards won the Sound & Video Contractor “Best of Show Award” at InfoComm 2015. “We are grateful that the judges, who are industry experts, AV designers, integrators and end users chose Mura IPX based on their s...

With over 325 company’s memberships, 1350 certified products, Z-Wave dominates the residential IoT market According to a new Markets and Markets report, the smart home industry is estimated to reach $58.68 billion by 2020. Segments such as security and smart locks are driving the smart home market currently and with over 90% penetration in this segment, the Z-Wave Alliance continues to grow the Z-Wave smart home ecosystem for consumers and manufacturers, alike. With a r...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces Camera Links, overlay controls for immediate response to events. The new exacqVision version 7.0 video management system (VMS) software also includes enhanced EasyConnect IP camera connection, updates to event monitoring in Exacq mobile and backup of server configuration in Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision Enterprise network video recorders (NVRs). exacqVision...

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based, integrated access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently announced the introduction of S2 Network Node VR, an intelligent field panel that brings access control and video management to the network edge in a single, compact appliance. S2 Network Node VR provides an easy, cost-effective way for users of S2 access control systems with smaller, distributed locations to connect IP cameras, card readers and other physical securit...

In the fast changing wireless landscape, several converging trends have encouraged industries to adopt the LTE (Long-Term Evolution) cellular standard for M2M applications: the gradual decommissioning of legacy networks, the cost-benefits of LTE technology, and the increased demand in rich media and real-time monitoring. OnCell G3470A-LTE Cellular Gateway Moxa, a leading manufacturer of communications equipment for the Industrial Internet of Things, is helping system integrators embrace and ta...

OnSSI offers a range of on-line and in-person trainings in the US and abroad to complement their VMS systems OnSSI, a leader in open-architecture, innovative and cost-effective video management software (VMS), has released their Ocularis v5.0 training schedule for Summer 2015, expanding their slate of training programs to deliver greater value to both partners and end-users. OnSSI offers a range of on-line and in-person trainings in locations around the US and abroad to comple...

The contract includes supply and installation of Tetra network with 40 dispatcher stations  Airbus Defense and Space’s Tetra technology has been selected as the new standard for the digital radio network infrastructure of the Military Police in Brasília - responsible for maintaining public order in the Federal District. The new Tetra network will replace the old analog radio system. The contract had been awarded to the Brazilian telecommunications company Lig...

Seneca®, a leading custom computer and appliance manufacturer providing solutions for the broadcast market, recently announced the availability of the next generation video wall controller, prysmHDplus. The prysmHDplus is an all-in-one hardware platform that provides a versatile solution for video walls, control rooms, projection installs, and kiosk displays. “Adding this product to our portfolio offers our customers a versatile solution that can adapt from a video wall controller to...

Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of very early warning threat prevention solutions, recently introduced the HeiTel XOh SecurityPlus Remotely Programmable Operating System, available on a new line of high-performance RMGs — the HeiTel CamDisc E, CamDisc+ E, and HeiTel ipVG. This announcement comes just weeks after the release of ADPRO XOa, which offers similar capabilities for ADPRO systems. Now Xtralis’ entire range of RMGs can deliver best-in-class remotely programmable s...

The new vice president of threat intelligence, Reid will oversee Lancope’s StealthWatch labs research team Lancope Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, recently announced that security research expert Gavin Reid has joined the company as vice president of threat intelligence. Reid brings more than two decades of intense security research expertise to his new role, including previous experience securing the networks of Fidelity Investments, Cisc...

iluminar’s IR919 series provides illumination for the scene most populated by the bears for their fishing activities Named after Mount Katmai, an active volcano situated in the region, Katamai National Park & Preserve in Southern Alaska is famed for its native Alaskan brown bears. The area was awarded national park status in 1980 to protect the region. Katamai is widely known for its remote beauty and wildlife, including sock-eye salmon and the brown bears that feed...

Both systems provide LP managers, safety leaders and operational personnel to reduce risk for active shooters ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, is driving new levels of operational and workplace safety, and loss prevention in warehouses, healthcare facilities and retail distribution sites through the delivery of its new SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions. Both systems provide LP managers, safety leade...