Innovation

Tyco Celebrates Kantech’s 30 Years Of Access Control Innovation

Tyco Security Products is proud to announce that the Kantech access control product line is celebrating its 30th year, marking a history of innovation, integrity and usability to make it one of the most well-known and respected access control brands in the market today. From its first KT-100 and KT-200 door controllers to its integrated INTEVO, its complete security solution, and KT-1 door controller with single button enrollment, Kantech has redefined the user experience for small to medium sized businesses globally by offering innovative and technologically progressive solutions that are easy to deploy, configure and manage.

iOmniscient’s Automated Response System Wins Australian Innovation Challenge

iOmniscient, the leader in providing intelligent analytics solutions has just won ‘The Australian Innovation Challenge 2014’ for the most innovative Information and Communication Technology. The Award was for iOmniscient’s latest product which uses artificial intelligence to significantly reduce the response time for emergency services during accidents.

Buffalo Americas Awarded 2014 Technology Partner of the Year for North America by Axis Communications

Buffalo Americas, a leading provider of external storage, network attached storage, and networking solutions, was named the 2014 Technology Partner Program Partner of the Year for North America by Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, during the ninth annual Axis Connect & Converge Conference (ACCC) recently held in Miami, Fl.

ASSA ABLOY to Debut 75 New Products at ASIS 2014

At the 2014 ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits, ASSA ABLOY will announce the introduction of 75 new products, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation in the global access control and door opening markets. At ASIS, the company is poised to introduce new products in critical areas, including high security doors and hardware, e-cylinders for electronic access control, plus advanced lock technologies for institutional, commercial, and home control applications.

Security Essen 2014: Premier Global Fair Showed Itself at Its Best

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security Essen presented itself on its best form: 1,045 exhibitors from around 40 nations showed a large number of innovations for civil security at Messe Essen in Germany at the end of September – including worldwide conglomerates such as Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, and Siemens. For the first time, the premier global fair in Essen offered more than 40 market segments: from mechanical and digital security technology via fire protection and video surveillance right up to IT security and counter-terrorism.

AXIS Q1615/-E Wins ASIS Accolades; Showcases Latest Technology Innovation

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, will be featuring a range of new products and speaking in key educational sessions throughout ASIS International (booth #1023) in Atlanta from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. This year’s theme invites attendees to discover the Power of 4 with Axis: “4” hardware offerings, new “4K” Ultra HD technology, “4th” generation software and celebrating the “4th” decade of Axis.

Canon U.S.A. Introduces Ten New Feature-Packed Megapixel Network Cameras

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has expanded its line of network cameras with ten new feature-packed models in a variety of resolutions and designs to serve the needs of a wide range of video security and surveillance applications. Delivering superb imaging, low-light performance, high-resolution detail, and vital color information through Genuine Canon Lenses, advanced imaging sensors, two proprietary Canon DIGIC processors (DIGIC DV III and DIGIC NET II), these new cameras provide the image quality necessary for detailed video analysis.

Gesture Technology for Access Control

Innovation often comes at the intersection of multiple existing technologies – and gesture technology is a good example in the access control industry. With the advent of smart mobile devices that feature accelerometers, wireless connections, and powerful processing capabilities, it is now possible to control a variety of RFID devices including card readers and electronic […]

IHS 2014 States Dahua Now 2nd Largest In Market Share For Video Surveillance

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, proudly announced that its market share in video surveillance leaps forward to 2nd place according to IHS report 2014; meanwhile, its global market share in terms of DVR and network security cameras ranks as runner-up and 4th place respectively. Compared […]

Two Benchmark Innovation Awards For Milestone Systems XProtect

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has received two Benchmark Innovation Awards, which were announced and presented at the IFSEC trade show in London last month. These awards were for Milestone Systems XProtect Corporate Video Management Software and REDHAWK GPS/Laser Sensor Map Tracking Integration. Nominations for the awards were […]

Four Innovations That Could Revolutionize Camera Industry

Good or bad, photography as a medium is closely tied to the technological heritage of our cameras. As a result, technological developments often influence the type of gear we use and the type of photographs we take. With that in mind, here are some areas of innovation that are likely to create even more change […]

Anviz Global Set To Launch New Fingerprint Biometric Access Control Device

Anviz Global will launch its newest biometric access control device this month, during the IFSEC UK Exhibition June 17-19 in London, England. “Consumers have been looking for a reliable and effective stand-alone security device that is economical and stylish. Anviz has responded by creating M5, a compact device that adds the element of increased security,” […]

Strength Of ObjectVideo Metadata Patent Confirmed By U.S. Patent Office

ObjectVideo received a USPTO Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate ("Certificate") for U.S. Patent Number 7,932,923 (the ‘923 Patent). Issuance of the Certificate signifies the end of the reexamination. Forty-one claims issued as a result of the reexamination proceeding. ObjectVideo previously sued several companies for patent infringement in the United States International Trade Commission and the U.S. […]

Zwipe Wins American SESAMES Innovation In Identification Award

Zwipe announced that its new biometric card was named the winner of the first annual American SESAMES Award at the CARTES Secure Connexions Show Dinner held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The American SESAMES Awards competition rewards the best technological innovations that span the entire identification sector of smart cards, digital security, identification, […]