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Theia’s family of varifocal lenses will cover horizontal field of view from 112- to 9-degrees, with focal ranges of 4-10mm and 12-50mm Theia Technologies, the IP video surveillance lens specialist, announced the EMEA launch of a new range of 4K 12 megapixel (MP) lenses at IFSEC 2015. These lenses will reach the EMEA market from October 2015 just as 4K is beginning to accelerate. According to the latest market data from analyst IHS Inc., EMEA revenues from 4 MP and above...

Viakoo, the first automated solution for cost effective and proactive management of IP video network infrastructure, announces the immediate availability of the company’s new PennyAlert™ for Video Security service. PennyAlert’s unique capability automatically diagnoses and sends corrective recommendations as an automated ticket alert to subscribers’ smartphone app when a video stream not recording is detected. As the name of this innovative new Software as a Service (SaaS...

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...

Brook Jackson, Managing Director at 4Sight Imaging spoke about ANPR lagging behind in recent years 4Sight Imaging, a leading imaging technology company, has unveiled its powerful Veracity Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solutions on IDIS stand G700 at IFSEC International. After applying years of leading-edge imaging science expertise, 4Sight launched its Veracity software engine at ISC West in Las Vegas earlier this year, and in doing so unveiled a new gold stan...

Total Recall will showcase video surveillance and security solutions for law enforcement community at PSE 2015 Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will highlight its successful line of CrimeEye surveillance units and showcase exciting security technologies in video surveillance at the 29th annual Police Security Expo to be held this month in Atlantic City. “For more than 25 years, Total Recall has been on the cutting edge of technolog...

IDIS DirectCX line-up includes a range of HD-TVI video recorders (TVRs), cameras & peripherals IDIS recently unveiled its HD-TVI surveillance solution, DirectCX™, on stand G700 at IFSEC International, alongside a fully-featured VMS, IDIS Solution Suite™ (ISS). The addition of an analog HD-over-coaxial system, and the highly flexible and scalable ISS, to the IDIS line-up realizes the surveillance powerhouse’s promise to present the most comprehensive s...

Panasonic’ Channel Marketing Manager - Valerie Poret stated about portal’s potential to maximize sales Panasonic is set to launch a new B2B Partner Portal making it easier for distributors and resellers of security products to access customer facing information and register new business. The web-based service will open to Panasonic’s Security Solutions clients Europe-wide. It follows the launch of similar portals for Panasonic’s Visual Systems and...

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...

Alan Foreman, President and CEO, accepting the Superstar Award Altronix, the recognized leader in power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, took home two awards at PSA-TEC in Colorado early this month. Altronix was awarded PSA’s exclusive Superstar Award for being one of their most valuable vendors of the year, as well as PSA’s Customer Service – Team Award. These accolades are determined by the PSA membership, and based on a ra...

Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Edge Solution (ES) High Definition (HD) Recorder to its innovative product portfolio. The ACC ES HD Recorder delivers complete support for HD cameras up to 7K (30 MP) resolution, full performance of the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software and powerful remote access capabilities in a compact design. Ideal For Centralize...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announces the release of a powerful addition to its Sonitrol alarm verification product portfolio—SonaVision™ VIGIL Video Verification. A new standard in alarm verification, SonaVision now offers enhanced capabilities, creating a powerful combination by adding integrated video verification to Sonitrol’s proven audio verification technology, pioneered by the organization more than five decades ag...

Entrepreneur, president and CEO Dean Drako acquired Brivo for $50 million Dean Drako and Brivo announced recently that the company has been wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, entrepreneur, president and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. As Brivo’s owner, Drako will serve as the company’s chairman, and Steve Van Till, Brivo’s president and CEO, will continue leading the company. Brivo’s cloud-based access control system currently services over 6 mi...

The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone CriticalArc, a leading security technology innovator, recently announced that it has opened a US office in Denver, Colorado. The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone™, a next generation distributed command and control solution that is revolutionising the way that organizations ensure personal safety across dispersed environments. Re...

At IFSEC, Maxxess will partner with Canon, Redvision and Wavestore - visitors will experience a fully integrated demonstration Maxxess, a global corporation specializing in the access control sector and recognized for its extensive integration capabilities, has unveiled its plans to showcase its signature eFusion security management platform together with a number of technology partners on its stand E700 at IFSEC International 2015 in London. As a modular system built on open...

Sony will demonstrate how SNC-VM772R 4K camera meets challenges currently associated with high mega-pixel technology At IFSEC 2015, Sony will be showcasing its 4K SNC-VM772R video security camera for the first time publicly in Europe as it demonstrates its continued innovation in the security sector. It will also be offering the industry an education in 4K technology, exploring how the latest imaging solutions can be integrated into live security environments to bring the best...

This integration enables integrators to create a project, generate detailed proposals, system designs D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software and SBS Group, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Master VAR of consulting and IT solutions recently announced the formation of a strategic partnership and the subsequent development of an integrated software solution that combines the power of both the D-Tools System Integrator and Microsoft Dynamics...

Imation, a global data storage and information security company, recently announced it has partnered with Vista Networking Solutions (VNS), provider of innovative network video recorder storage devices, to engineer and bring to market a scalable and unique network video recorder (NVR) storage solution. By integrating removable and rugged RDX™ hard drive cartridges from Imation with SoleraTec’s innovative and modular Phoenix RSM™ video surveillance software, organizations now ca...

The award was presented during the New York ASIS 25th Security Conference & Expo AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that George W. Anderson, Vice President of Operations, received the ASIS New York City Chapter’s Eugene J. Casey Award for Service. The award was presented at the annual Person of the Year luncheon honoring Commissioner William J. Bratton during the New York ASIS 25th Sec...

In addition to his role in engineering, Jeremy leads the company’s community-building activities Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce Jeremy Weese has been named vice president of engineering. Current Role Jeremy began his career at Senstar in 1999 after graduating with a BSc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa. During his tenure with Senstar, Jeremy’s responsibil...

DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announces the introduction of DSC Touch, an advanced home automation solution complete with a 7-inch touchscreen, Android-based software, Alarm.com integration, dual-path connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi and Cellular and Z-Wave enabled technology as the latest product addition to the DSC wireless intrusion platform. Alarm.com Integration DSC Touch is an ‘all-in-one’ sleekly designed, smart panel, supporting security, life...

Security services demand is projected to expand 4.2% per year through 2019 to $66.9 billion US demand for private contracted security services is projected to expand 4.2 percent per year through 2019 to $66.9 billion. Gains will be supported by the real and perceived risk of crime and by accelerating economic activity, particularly as new businesses form and create new users of security services. Revenues will benefit from a strong rebound in new nonresidential construction an...

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...

Mr. Hodge joins Altronix’s expanding team with an extensive product background and sales experience Altronix is pleased to announce that Brian Hodge has joined the organization in the position of Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Hodge joins Altronix’s expanding team with an extensive product background and sales experience that spans over 20 years in the professional security sector.  “Brian’s knowledge and experience in integrated system sol...

This product business was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt Effective from 1st June 2015, the global Siemens Building Technologies Division has completed the sale of its Security Products business. This product business, which offers hardware for intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance, was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt. All affected employees have transferred to Vanderbilt, which will remain an import...

The partnership will enable Razberi to distribute its innovative and market-leading IP video products Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Razberi’s innovative and market-leading IP video products. Distributing Products Through PSA Security Network “Razberi’s incredible growth and...

Wavestore is pleased to announce the new release of version V5.50 of its video management software. This maintenance release delivers additional video performance enhancements, along with code optimisations for improved handling of views for cameras and layouts, and better management for network interfaces. Highlights Of The New Features Include: Added Diagonal PTZ controls in WaveView and new server vector PTZ commands Further Improvements for views for cameras and layouts, including Undo...

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The Following PSA Owners Were Elected Or Appointed To Positions On The Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...

Romanowich will serve as moderator for a panel discussion titled “Securing the Electric Grid” SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate a panel discussion on electric grid security and serve as a panelist for a session on airport security at the upcoming SIA Government Summit 2015, which will be held June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.    Topic For Discussion “A number of high-profile physical security breaches at both substations and a...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, as previously announced in October 2014. The purchase fits with Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans and the new operation will be headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, with Joseph Grillo as its Managing Director. European Market Position ‘The acquisition of Security Products from Siemens buil...

The new program is designed to help integrators capitalize on Razberi’s market leadership in IP-video industry Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — announced the launch of their new Channel Partner Program designed to help integrators capitalize on Razberi’s market leadership in the fast-growing IP-video industry. “Razberi has enjoyed exceptional grow...