News Source For The Physical Security Industry

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, has announced it will showcase its latest innovations during IFSEC International 2015, held June 16-18, at ExCeL London. IFSEC marks the first time the Vanderbilt organization will exhibit its expanded solutions suite since it completed its purchase of the Security Products business from Siemens.

The introduction of dedicated 700 MHz LTE spectrum for public-safety agencies is driving major changes as new applications require much higher levels of backhaul capacity. The 700 MHz LTE network overlay lets public-safety agencies support data-intensive applications that include —but are not limited to— video surveillance, high-speed Internet access, video conferencing and IP voice services.

Synergy 3, the latest evolution of Synectics? field-proven command and control technology, is now conformant with the ONVIF Profile S. This allows compatibility with third party ONVIF Profile S conformant IP devices, such as cameras and encoders, and reflects Synectics? ongoing commitment to open architecture.

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry’s trusted global partner for RFID solutions, today announced that its Guardian vandal-resistant and Gibraltar bullet-resistant contactless proximity card readers are ideal for installations where more durability is required than with a standard proximity reader. They are becoming big hits at schools, universities, correctional institutions, housing authorities, factories, hospitals and other locales where RFID proximity and smart card readers can take a beating.

IFSEC visitors will also witness the release of the new Optera? panoramic cameras with SureVision 2.0 WDR imaging technology. Officials stated that the new Panomersive experience provides seamless situational awareness with blended panoramic views, creating a unique and effective panoramic immersive surveillance experience.

The new IRP01 reader post is an up-market model that offers an elegant solution for entrance points of banks, administrative buildings, business centers, and other sites with the highest requirements for design and comfort.

DVTEL will use the net proceeds from the transaction to fund its corporate growth plans, including significant R&D efforts such as the continued evolution of its global enterprise-class Latitude Network Video Management Systems (NVMS), mid-market scalable and user-friendly Horizon and Meridian NVMS, dcVMS (distributed cloud-based-VMS systems), and Cyber Defense technologies. The company also plans an expansion of its vertical marketing strategies worldwide.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of the practical information in the certification documents for better implementations.

ONVIF came to be by Axis, Bosch and Sony in 2008 and has become the definitive standard against which vendors develop IP security products. In an era where security technologies are ever-more integrated with one another, the need for a global -open- industry forum like ONVIF is only becoming more important. So what do installers need to know about ONVIF? (Open Network Video Interface Forum):

Lenel Systems International announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0, the next generation of its leading security management platform, with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

The FlexPower® RS Series iSCAN (Supervision Control Access Notification) Networked Rackmount SmartPower system is an intelligent, networked-based device that features single or dual voltage, 8- or 16-outputs, in one device. It?s designed specifically for the access control, security, CCTV, and mass notification segments of the life safety industry and the new rack mount configuration provides additional installation possibilities, including data centers, control rooms, or other limited footprint spaces.

Paxton has announced an upgrade to the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Entertech, the official operating partner of Suprema Inc. Entertech?s ?BioConnect for Net2? allows seamless connectivity of Suprema biometric readers and Paxton?s Net2 access control platform, enabling the straightforward addition of biometrics to Net2 and providing a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily.

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and video surveillance solutions, announced that it will distribute Video Management Software developed by Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc. A leader in video management software (VMS) technology and now a member company of the Panasonic Group, Video Insights? VMS develops video management solutions for customers in the financial, government, retail, and education sectors.

Systems and Solutions team expands with new teams under the leadership of Patrik Pettersson and Bruce Stewart; Alex Walthers to manage Application Development Partner (ADP) Program. Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today announced further expansion of its North America Business Development group to include more focus on partnerships, solutions and professional services.

In the midst of industry maneuvering, IPConfigure fires back with the acquisition of a cannon and charges to the front of the VMS field with its Orchid Video Management Software. This strategic campaign to defend independent and open solutions in the video surveillance industry has quickly gained ground and established Orchid as a leading VMS platform.

At ISC West, Spectra Logic unveiled a new global division: Spectra Video Surveillance, and simultaneously announced Spectra NVR3™, a first to market, enterprise class, fully integrated, video management software (VMS) with intelligent analytics and multi-tiered storage solution.

Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology, has announced that Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Axis Communications and its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller through ENTERTECH SYSTEMS’ BioConnect 3.0 identity management platform. This new integration helps enterprises around the world successfully deploy access control systems with leading biometric technology.

Hikvision® USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, and Eagle Eye Networks, a cloud security camera video management system leader, have partnered with the Lawrence, Massachusetts Police Department to create a mobile surveillance solution. Hikvision cameras installed in a police van are linked to the Eagle Eye Security Camera Video Management System (VMS) to provide high quality, secure remote access to live and recorded video. This installation allows the police to provide cutting edge video surveillance in areas that need it the most, while eliminating expensive infrastructure.

GeoVision will be presenting the latest market innovations, including its flagship monitoring software GV-VMS now with H.265 HEVC compatibility and up to 64ch support, as well as 12MP IP-camera models to add to its comprehensive line of IP-cameras. With the continuous expansion in integrable solutions and customizable features, visitors of the booth will experience GeoVision as the true end-to-end security provider.