Author: Stan Lewis

Reliance Protect Introduces New Lone Worker Device

Reliance High-Tech has expanded its popular range of Reliance Protect services with the launch of the rtouch™, a small, ultra-lightweight emergency alert device that offers lone workers enhanced personal protection, support and two-way communication whenever they may be exposed to heightened risk while at work.

IDIS Releases Four and Eight Channel Encoders

IDIS, an established surveillance leader, has extended its surveillance line up to include four and eight channel video encoders allowing customers to integrate DirectIP with their existing analog systems. The video encoders enable customers to add IP-cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), video management software as well as analog cameras to expand and update their surveillance […]

Fluidmesh Provides Metuchen Savings With Connectivity They Can Bank On

When Metuchen Savings, a 100+ year old community-based bank in New Jersey, sought to extend its LAN/WAN between the branch and two administration buildings, it sought the help of On-Line Communications and Fluidmesh Networks to get the job done. Replacing the existing laser antennas with a solution that addressed all mandated requirements, time lines, and budgetary considerations was a challenge.

SureView Systems Announces Integration With AMAG Technology

SureView Systems, a leading provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software for the security industry, announced a new integration for its Immix® platform with Symmetry™ access control software from AMAG Technology.

Boon Edam Releases Results of Major Tailgating Survey

Boon Edam Inc. released the results of an internal survey looking at perceptions and trends with respect to the issue of tailgating entry into buildings. The survey was conducted in late 2014. Boon Edam Inc. asked over 3,000 contacts from its database of end users, security consultants and integrators to share their perceptions about the risk of tailgating into their acilities.

VIVOTEK Launches Four New Network WDR Cameras

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of four brand new network cameras, including two professional bullet-style network cameras, the IB8338-H and IB8338-HR, and two professional fixed-dome network cameras, the FD8138-H and FD8338-HV. All of these advanced cameras are equipped with the latest 1-Megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8 ~ 12 mm vari-focal, P-iris lens, VIVOTEK?s advanced Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Pro technology.

Hikvision Partners With Agent Vi to Offer Intelligent Solution

Hikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, together with Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, have announced strategic cooperation to integrate their products to allow Agent Vi?s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras. The integration enables end users to run Agent Vi?s full range of video analytics solutions on up to 200 Hikvision cameras simultaneously per single server.

VIVOTEK Begins Shipment of Powerful Performance-Based NVRs

VIVOTEK?s constant pursuit of the highest possible performance from its ever growing line of surveillance products has already made it a leader in providing total surveillance solutions to some of the world?s top companies and organizations. VIVOTEK brings its state-of-the-art technology to an even wider circle of users, with the launch of the ND8322P, Embedded Plug & Play NVR, allowing even small-scale operations to enjoy the benefits of VIVOTEK?s advanced systems.

CNL Software and Candid Security Solutions Partner for Major Projects in the UAE

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed the integration of IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM with the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR/LPR) range of products from Candid Security Solutions LLC, a specialist manufacturer and developer of ANPR application software and traffic solutions.

Milestone Integration Platform Symposium Celebrates Winning Through Partnership

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimizing business.

3xLOGIC Acquires Infinias Access Control Lines

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, today announced that it has acquired the access control product lines of infinias Inc. The acquisition closed on February 27th, and all related personnel and other moves were completed as of March 2nd.

Can Milestone Walk the Open Talk?

As truly global companies, Canon and Milestone work with partners around the world and yet it seems —in the U.S. at least— this long-term ?open platform? business strategy for Milestone has its vocal doubters.

Video Surveillance Cloud Storage: Strand

Strand’s video surveillance software is a “lean client,” which designates the server for a majority of the data processing. This setup ensures stability in the surveillance system, and allows users to control their system from any location in the world without having to download client software.

EtherWAN Systems Launches a Surge Protector Product Line

EtherWAN Systems, Inc., one of the leading global providers of network solutions, launches the PD Series, the Surge Protection Device (SPD) product line, with total surge protection current up to 10kA. The PD1041 features two RJ45 ports compatible with pass-through data/ power of standard Gigabit Ethernet/ Power over Ethernet, and a wide operating temperature range (-40

Oncam Grandeye 360-Degree Technology Watches Over Dubai Manufacturer IBS-Mapei

Oncam Grandeye, the security division of Oncam Technologies, announced that IBS-Mapei, a leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry, has deployed Oncam Grandeye?s 360-degree surveillance platform to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

MicroPower Technologies Appoints New Vice President of Engineering

MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced today the appointment of Tim McConnell as Vice President of Engineering. In this new role, McConnell will spearhead technology strategy and development, and lead the engineering team as it further develops rich feature-sets and increased functionality for the company?s advanced technology portfolio.

Skid Row Shooting Tests LAPD Body-Worn Cameras Procedures

The officer-involved shooting Sunday, March 1, on skid row that left a man dead could be an early test of the Los Angeles Police Department’s new body camera program for officers. The encounter was recorded by body cameras worn by at least one of the officers involved in the incident.

Scallop Imaging Unveils New IP-Camera Platforms

New video security solutions include 7-megapixel, day/night camera with 180-degree view and high-resolution IP corner camera. Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology platforms, introduces the company?s latest IP video surveillance cameras, the D14-180 day/night camera and the D4-120 corner camera.