Release includes Dynamic Cells for displaying interactive content, enhanced S2 NetBox access control integration and additional third-party video management system support S2 Security has recently introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 5. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance and forensics, digital signage and live Internet sourced real-time data and information feeds in a single user interface. Version 5 introduces Dynamic Cells, which allow users to program any Magic Monitor with interactive content. This version also includes enhanced S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system integration, and additional third-party video management system support. “Version 5 brings more advances than ever, allowing users to create maps, floor plans and command panels with amazing ease,” said John L. Moss, CEO, S2 Security, “New support for Avigilon and Milestone 2017 video servers makes Magic Monitor a truly universal user interface for video surveillance applications.” With Dynamic Cells, Magic Monitors can be customized to meet unique operational requirements, enabling staff to work more productively and enhance safety and security. By programming any Magic Monitor with dynamic content, users can create interactive floor plans, as well as follow events on screen by navigating through one camera feed to the next. In addition, Dynamic Cells support touch screen-capable, responsive digital signage for general use throughout the enterprise in public areas such as lobbies and cafeterias. Enhanced S2 NetBox integration allows users to view S2 NetBox systems and portals in S2 Magic Monitor, drag and drop portals into Magic Monitor cells to view access history with photo identification and perform momentary unlock directly from the portal cell. In addition, Version 5 provides users with the ability to view cameras from more video management systems with support of Avigilon Control Center 5 and 6, and Milestone 2017. Milestone 2014 and 2016 as well as exacqVision video management systems are already supported.

Genetec has announced its show lineup for ASIS 2017. Recognized by IHS Markit® as the only vendor to achieve top market share rankings across multiple security and hardware appliance categories in 2016, the company will demonstrate how its latest innovations help enterprise, transportation, education, government, and retail customers ‘Protect the Everyday.’ Security Center 5.7 Genetec will offer early technology demonstrations of Security Center 5.7, the next planned version of its open architecture, unified security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, analytics and communications. New capabilities will include expanded cybersecurity and authentication features; unified analytics to provide smarter, more actionable data; individual privacy and advanced data protection; as well as state-of-the-art graphical reporting. “Following a year of cyber-attacks, privacy breaches, and shoddily-designed equipment making the headlines, it remains our mission to engage and educate IT and security professionals on the issue of cybersecurity,” said Andrew Elvish, Vice President Marketing, Genetec Inc, “At ASIS this year, Genetec will reiterate the urgency for its integrators and customers to establish trusted best practices to keep people and organizations safe and secure. With this latest version of Security Center, we continue to address these concerns head on by offering unmatched levels of authentication, encryption and authorization.” Security Center Synergis ACaaS Genetec will also preview its upcoming Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering, designed to make access control more convenient and easier to maintain, with extended accessibility. In addition to speedier deployments, this new offering will deliver greater scalability and bring ACaaS to enterprise users, removing the need to invest in extra IT staff, costly on premises equipment, and time-consuming maintenance requirements. Expanding Streamvault Appliance offerings Genetec will unveil new additions to its Streamvault™ (SV) line of all-in-one, turnkey security infrastructure appliances. Starting this fall, Streamvault will offer a wider selection of enterprise-grade servers, workstations, and storage solutions. These will complement Genetec’s portfolio of all-in-one security appliances and deliver the same exceptional performance, convenience and peace of mind that have made Genetec the only open-platform VMS provider to achieve a global top-5 ranking for back-end video surveillance equipment. Expanded partner ecosystem Visitors to the Genetec booth will also be able to get demonstrations from its ecosystem of trusted technology partners including a vast selection of cameras, biometric and access control devices, body worn cameras, storage, and software solutions.

All ITS and transportation-related communications networks demand transmission equipment that will perform reliably over the lifetime of the installation and with the lowest possible life-cycle costs to the owner of the system. ComNet designs, builds, and tests this equipment to exceed the industry-accepted standards of NEMA TS-1 and TS-2, as well as the Caltrans specification for traffic signal control equipment. Full compliance with the environmental specifications defined by these standards are provided with ComNet equipment, including ambient operating temperature, mechanical shock, vibration, humidity with condensation, high-line/ low-line voltage conditions, and voltage transient protection. Compliance with these parameters is certified by an accredited independent testing facility. All ComNet products are provided with exclusive lifetime warranty. They have so much confidence in the long-term reliability of their equipment when fielded in the typical out-of-plant or unconditioned roadside environment, that they offer this generous warranty. As such, the owner of the system is assured of the lowest possible life-cycle and maintenance costs within the industry. ITS and transportation applications for ComNet products include: Closed-loop traffic signalization networks and electronic toll collection systems. Products for these applications include serial data (RS-232/ RS-422/ RS-485) point-to-point, linear add-drop/ point-to-multipoint, and self-healing ring transmission equipment. 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet media converters, managed, semi-managed and unmanaged switches are also available. Other product used are CCTV for video detection systems, roadside surveillance and incident detection; and video transmission utilizing AM or up to 10-bit digital encoding. Products include conventional point-to-point and video multiplexing equipment, with or without the pan-tilt-zoom data control channel, as well as video insert-and-repeat products for more specialized applications where the video and data inputs and outputs exist anywhere within the network. State DOT approved The Georgia Department of Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transportation and Florida Department of Transportation have put a core group of ComNet products through a strict and thorough evaluation and are now approved for use on roads throughout these states, including Georgia DOT approval of the managed Ethernet switches.

The new technology showcased at security exhibition & conference in Australia Uniview has launched a new technology of Ultra 265, and a series of products including 4K, starlight, super NVR etc., at the recently held security exhibition & conference in Australia. UNV Ultra 265 is more than a compression technology that combines H.265 and U-Code encoding technology, helping reduce up to 95% bandwidth compared with common encoding algorithm with no compromise on the details. Ultra 265 brings users more benefit than ever by saving up to 95% storage cost. Ultra 265 has been applied in UNV’s cameras and NVRs that works perfectly well with the smart functions such as Starlight, 4K, long range PoE technologies etc. Starlight: See clear in the dark Uniview presents the entire Starlight series including Super Starlight Bullet IPC2222ER5-DUPF40(60). The recently launched Super Starlight camera reaches a new level of image quality, redefines the commonly used starlight technology. It is able to produce crystal clear images at up to 0.0005 lux low illumination during the night for both static and moving scene. It is incredibly easy to set Starlight mode with only one click. And most importantly, the Super Starlight Bullet has a more affordable price. Super NVR516: Gigantic, loyal and powerful UNV NVR516 supports up to 128 cameras, 48 HDDs with disk enclosures, hot-swap RAID, 14 HDMI outputs with decode cards for video wall, intelligent VCA and N+1 backup. With such abundant and powerful ability, it would be a loyal and reliable guard for medium sized solutions such as building, campus, and hotel and so on.

Winner of Benchmark Innovation Awards 2017 Avigilon Appearance Search technology has been selected as the winner of the Intelligent Systems category in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2017. The Benchmark Innovation Awards is an annual showcase that recognizes and rewards innovative thinking and the delivery of benefits through advanced security solutions. Appearance Search is Avigilon’s newest and most advanced video analytics technology. It is a sophisticated deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) search engine that sorts through hours of footage with ease, allowing users to quickly locate a specific person or vehicle of interest across all cameras on an entire site. It can save time and effort during critical investigations as it intelligently analyzes large volumes of video data in seconds, helping to track a person’s or vehicle’s route and identify previous and last-known locations. “Avigilon’s commitment to innovation and developing deep learning AI technology is taking video analytics to new levels,” said Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer, “We are honored that Avigilon Appearance Search has received this award and we continue to focus on introducing new video analytics technology to change how users interact with security systems.”

Wins Award in Benchmark Magazine’s Innovation Awards 2017 in the site protection, hardware category Previously many laser detectors were costly and bulky, making them suitable only for high risk industrial applications. The RLS-2020S laser detector makes the technology more accessible for mainstream applications, delivers a small and discreet cost-effective option and also provides an enhanced level of performance in terms of catch performance and reliability. The RLS-2020S can be used for both outdoor and indoor applications, giving it a good degree of flexibility with regard to system design. It delivers a 20×20 metre detection range and allows a number of set-up configurations to provide highly accurate sensing which can be adjusted to suit a variety of site needs, including many that traditional sensors would struggle with. Because laser-based sensors can accurately detect objects and map them using X and Y coordinates, people or objects detected passing through the protected area can trigger linked PTZ cameras which can not only pinpoint the intruders but can also track them in real-time across detection zones. Laser sensors are very accurate, and when deployed in internal spaces, objects as small as 2cm can be detected by the RLS-2020S. Additionally, thrown objects can also be sensed, making it ideal for a wider range of high security applications. The sensor features an enhanced microprocessor that provides powerful detection capabilities. Designed to integrate with a wide range of security or safety systems, the fully customisable detection area has a high degree of flexibility and can be used to create virtual walls or panes of detection. It can also be deployed to protect perimeters, flat roofs, skylights etc. The sensor is PoE compliant, and can send alarms via traditional relay outputs or by using its IP-based Redwall event code that is integrated with all of the major VMS platforms. The RLS-2020S has a number of environmental resistance features to minimise false alarms which might be caused by hostile weather conditions. In external applications a mounting height of four metres or more is recommended; this falls to two metres when used indoors. The sensor can be configured for vertical and horizontal detection modes, with four adjustable detection areas when the detector is used with an IP-based connection. Three outputs can be assigned, with selectable anti-rotation, anti-masking, soiling, trouble, tamper or DQ (environmental disqualification circuit) outputs. The IP66 unit also features a paintable housing to suit a wide range of aesthetic needs.