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Exacq C-Series Takes the Guesswork Out of Live Video Monitoring

Johnson Controls introduces the new exacqVision C-Series, taking the guesswork out of sourcing a system for a live video monitoring station. Built to achieve the kind of performance that the video security industry demands and guaranteed to achieve specific decode and display frame rates, the new C-Series monitoring station is the best way to experience exacqVision VMS. Tailor-made to meet the needs of video surveillance market, the C-Series supports 16-32 video streams at full HD and ensures smooth playback during live monitoring or search. The C-Series offers three options – Standard, Pro and Pro Plus – each with a unique processor and RAM capacity, designed by the same team who built the exacqVision client software. Available with a Windows 10 or Ubuntu 18.04 operating system, these video monitoring stations are designed by Exacq to deliver optimal performance and are easy to install. VESA-mountable, the C-Series systems can easily be placed on the back of a display monitor, wall, or other environment with space constraints. For exacqVision NVR customers, the C-Series brings an automatic advantage of consistency to the hardware ecosystem currently in place, streamlining installation, setup, and the customer support experience – all from one vendor – and ships with a 3-year warranty.  

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Johnson Controls Tyco Cloud for Secure and Simple Security

Johnson Controls has announced Tyco Cloud, a new cloudbased security suite developed to help customers move costly and complex security infrastructure for access control and video surveillance to the cloud. With Tyco Cloud, organizations can reduce costs, improve enterprise security management and scale security operations on demand, providing unlimited possibilities to deliver security services over the internet.   Tyco Cloud allows users to protect lives, assets and facilities through management of access control, video surveillance and other security operations using secure cloud services and connected devices such as cloud cameras and controllers. Cloud solutions from Tyco run on an open and modern microservices architecture to ensure fast, scalable and secure services. “Our customers worldwide are embracing and accelerating digital transformation to make their businesses more intelligent, agile and cost effective,” said Martin Renkis, General Manager of Cloud Solutions, Global Security Products at Johnson Controls, “Tyco Cloud empowers this digital transformation with on-demand security management that enables organizations to securely and cost-effectively customize their video surveillance and access control solutions based on site-specific and enterprise-wide requirements.” For video surveillance, organizations can enable Tyco Cloud with any Illustra Cloud camera or leverage existing camera systems using Tyco Cloud gateways, which will automatically locate existing cameras from dozens of different manufacturers on a network and enable secure cloud management of those cameras. Tyco Cloud enables video storage in camera, in gateway, in low latency cloud, in high latency cloud or a hybrid combination to support unlimited flexibility and cost effectiveness. The intuitive interface allows users to customize multiple recording parameters such as which cameras to record and for how long, video resolution, as well as create unique upload schedules to minimize bandwidth consumption. The service also offers Cold Cloud video storage for cost effective high latency online archiving. The new Hyper View feature enables users to search through 24 hours of recorded video from up to 100 cameras within 60 seconds. Tyco Cloud surveillance also supports powerful analytics such as heat mapping, object detection and crowd formation to name a few. For access control, the new ioSmart solutions from Tyco Cloud empower smartphone based mobile credentials and smart key managed access control for companies to securely allow personnel to conveniently access facilities using their smartphones without the security risk of lost, stolen, or cloning of legacy card technologies. Tyco Cloud ioSmart was cloud first designed to deliver convenience, cost savings and advanced security for access control. The Tyco Cloud Enterprise Manager portal provides users with a comprehensive view of their entire security solution through a single interface. It provides real-time status and management of every connected device on a clickable global map. This simple dashboard also enables tracking and management of users, bandwidth utilization, cloud storage and device firmware. Additionally, Tyco Cloud secures all data from any device to the cloud and to the end user. Every connected device as well as the cloud platform are supported by the Johnson Controls cyber solutions product security program, which delivers enhanced safeguards against cyber attacks, including additional controls for proper password management and end to end encrypted communications.  

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AMAG Expands Visitor Management Offering With New Symmetry™ GUEST Kiosks

AMAG Technology introduces its Symmetry™ GUEST visitor management family of interactive touch screen kiosks. Symmetry GUEST improves the visitor experience by automating all processes associated with the lifecycle of a visitor, streamlining the journey through the reception area, enforcing compliance and reducing operating costs. It eliminates paper logbooks and creates an audit trail to properly manage visitors. Kiosk setup is fast and easy as the software and hardware come pre-installed. “End users will find Symmetry GUEST kiosks improve visitor traffic flow and are a sleek and innovative addition to their lobbies, improving first impressions while mitigating risk,” said Jim Murray, Sr. Product Manager, AMAG Technology. The Symmetry GUEST kiosks come in three main designs – counter top, slim wall mount and free-standing – and two colors (white or black) with custom branding options to best meet the visitor check-in requirements and lobby décor. Countertop style kiosks provide options for either unfixed (portable) or fixed (secure) mounting to a receptionist desk or check-in counter for easy access. Slim wall mount kiosks mount flush to the wall or glass and are perfect for small lobbies or large such as busy areas where multiple units are needed to efficiently check-in a high volume of visitors. Free-standing kiosks come with or without cabinet and printer. Custom branding options are also available for all Symmetry GUEST kiosks enabling organizations to place their visitor check-in messaging and logo on the kiosk for increased visitor engagement.  

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STM32Trust Ecosystem Consolidates Cyber-Protection Resources for IoT Designers

STMicroelectronics launched STM32Trust to guide designers’ efforts to build strong cyber-protection into new IoT devices leveraging industry best-practices. STM32Trust combines knowledge, design tools, and ready-to-use original ST software. These help designers take advantage of features built into STM32 micro-controllers to ensure trust among devices, prevent unauthorized access, and resist side-channel attacks. All this averts data theft and code modification. “Connected devices like smart sensors and remote actuators are intrinsic to our infrastructure and services, so ensuring effective security becomes of paramount importance,” explained Ricardo De Sa Earp, General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ Microcontroller Division, “STM32Trust eases developers’ understanding and acceptance of the new mandatory security rules, which is a key emerging challenge in the general-purpose micro-controller market today.” Integrating all available cyber-protection resources for the STM32 family, STM32Trust helps designers implement a robust multi-level strategy leveraging security-focused chip features and software packages. The STM32 family is the world’s leading system-on-chip portfolio based on the Arm® Cortex® CPU architecture and contains almost 1000 variants used in smart appliances, remote sensors, wearables, e-health devices, IoT gateways, access-controlled storage, payments, and many other connected devices. Depending on the model, hardware cyber-protection can include features such as customized secure boot, a random-number generator to prevent hackers observing patterns in signals, dedicated encryption co-processors, and secure storage for encryption keys. ST also builds in tamper detection, firewall code-isolation mechanisms and implements Arm TrustZone® technologies for extra protection of the most sensitive code. STM32Trust provides product developers with all they need to protect connected objects effectively using these features including reference material and free software.  

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Dallmeier Introduces Single Sensor Cameras

The Dallmeier 5000 series single sensor cameras are equipped with a new encoder technology. The new versions of the dome, IR and fisheye cameras support H.265 HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) and offer improved object classification with camera-based, AI-enhanced VCA. By its nature, the constantly improving resolution of video images demands high bandwidths and large amounts of memory. With the new generation H.265 encoder in the Dallmeier cameras, data rate can be reduced by up to 50% compared with an H.264 stream without sacrificing resolution or image quality. When used in conjunction with the lat est Dallmeier recording systems, a significant reduction in network and memory capacity can be achieved. Another advantage of the new 5000 series cameras is the new generation of video content analysis (VCA). Neural networks are implemented in the camera, supporting the classic VCA and thus enabling significantly more efficient object classification in the camera itself. After a short learning phase, the system is capable of delivering still more precisely defined analysis of the recordings and more effective use of automatic video analysis functions such as lossless and multiple auto tracking.  

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Climax Introduces KPT-39 Remote Keypad Series with Proximity Reader

KPT-39 is a smart wireless remote keypad, offering users an easy-to-program solution to easily arm, disarm, and home arm their security system. For enhanced flexibility and convenience, KPT-39 series can integrate with RFID key fobs or NFC tags for secure quick access without entering pin codes manually. To provide additional peace of mind and safety, KPT-39 series features dual key function that can activate panic, fire, or medical emergency alarm at the touch of a button. KPT-39 keypad can be wall-mounted at any location that is the most convenient and the most accessible in users’ homes. KPT-39 is safeguarded by tamper protection. KPT-39 leverages Climax’s industry-leading RF technology to accelerate the speed of signal transmission and deliver reliable and extensive communication range. KPT-39 also features a power conservation function that consumes power only when in operation. Features Enables user to arm/ disarm/ home arm the security system by simply swiping RFID key fobs or NFC tags. Integrates up to 100 RFID key fobs or NFC tags. Dual key buttons to trigger panic, fire, or medical emergency alarms. Stand-by mode for power saving function. LED status indicators. A 15-button backlit keypad for easy nighttime visibility. Tamper protection against unauthorized removal. Extensive RF communication range and faster signal transmission. Regular supervision signals to check system integrity. IP34 waterproof standard.  

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OPTEX Adds App-based Visual Verification to VXI-CMOD Series

OPTEX, the leading sensor manufacturer, has recently launched in the UK and other English speaking countries the VXI-CMOD – a new 180° day/ night Wi-Fi camera module that can be easily integrated with its outdoor VX Infinity (VXI) sensor to create an App-based visual verification solution. The VXI series provides highly reliable outdoor detection with a range of up to 12m and a 90° field of view. It is used for both residential and commercial applications, detecting intrusions in courtyards, gardens, driveways and secured car parks. The VXI-CMOD, wi-fi connected cam era module can be retro-fitted onto any existing wired VXI models (VXI-ST, AM, DAM), fitting snugly on top, creating a single unit visual verification system that can be added to an existing alarm panel or be used as a standalone solution. When the sensor detects an intruder, the integrated camera module is activated. It records the event and sends a notification to the owners’ paired mobile phone(s) (iOS or Android). The notification is made through an app called OPTEX Vision and the event can be accessed by up to three users simultaneously. By opening the app, the recipients can access the VXI-CMOD’s live view, and the stored two-second pre-alarm and 28-second post-alarm recording of the event for verification. The camera module’s live view can be accessed anytime through the OPTEX Vision app. The VXI-CMOD features a 180° panoramic view at 1080p HD, with built-in infrared LEDs for enhanced vision at night. VXI-CMOD is also equipped with a microphone. Via the app, the owners can access the camera’s live view and audio at any time. As the solution is led by the sensor which is truly pet-tolerant and features sensing analytics to perform in any weather condition, it will only send a notification when a person or vehicle has been detected. “The new camera module adds visual verification to the VXI series technology. This solution helps solve two problems – one is to see what or who has triggered the alarm so immediate action can be taken; the second is to be notified only when needed and not receive nuisance alarm every time the cat or dog is out,” said Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX EMEA, “As well as being used for security reasons, the application can be used for everyday convenience such as being notified when a delivery has arrived or members of family have returned home. We believe this solution will help address the skepticism over the reliability of outdoor PIR sensors in the UK.”  

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VIVOTEK IB9387-LPR

Taking video analytics to the next level, VIVOTEK, the global leading IP surveillance solution provider, has introduced a brand new license plate recognition camera, the IB9387-LPR. Featuring built-in license plate recognition software and edge-computing capability without additional server, the IB9387-LPR can identify license plates from over 70 countries around the world. These, with other features make it a powerful license plate recognition (LPR) system and a cost-effective all-in-one device applied for condominiums, parking access control and stop & go toll systems. VIVOTEK’s IB9387-LPR also offers efficient access control management through black & white lists and multi-site camera centralized maintenance. With a black & white list embedded inside the IB9387-LPR, the control barrier will open the gate when a white list vehicle is detected. On the other hand, a black list vehicle will trigger an alarm and a notification will be sent to security staff. With VIVOTEK’s IB9387-LPR, security staffs of parking lots with multiple entry points no longer need to upgrade system one after another. They can simply upload these lists to a single centralized LPR camera and all the other LPR cameras will download the master list, thus significantly reducing both installation time and maintenance efforts. Thanks to its various application programming interfaces (APIs), third-party systems such as parking management, toll collection and weighbridge systems are able to receive live LPR images with specific country, state, date, time and confidence level from IB9387-LPR. Finally, the sophisticated camera is safeguarded by Trend Micro IoT security, providing proactive protection in cybersecurity. Combining recognition and management technology, VIVOTEK’s IB9387-LPR offers an intelligent, scalable and highly secure standalone LPR system.  

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ULISSE EVO THERMAL: Preventive Perimeter Protection 24/7

ULISSE EVO THERMAL is a PTZ thermal camera developed to provide a preventative video surveillance system in critical infrastructures, transport, traffic, railways and fire detection applications. This thermal camera offers temperature detection based on the 4 central pixels of the image and the option to raise an alarm based on temperature rules. As well as this, the advanced versions, available upon request, can measure the temperature of a specific object at any point in the image just defining an RoI. ULISSE EVO THERMAL maintains maximum operating efficiency with temperatures from -40°C (149°F), while the IK10, IP66/ IP67/ IP68, NEMA Type 4x and type 6p guarantee maximum protection against dust and bad weather, strong impact and vandalism. ULISSE EVO THERMAL offers unrivalled corrosion resistance, thanks to the special aluminum surface treatments and the techno-polymer used for its construction. The modern, linear design of ULISSE EVO THERMAL combines maximum strength and operational reliability with greatly reduced weight. This means easy and quick assembly and therefore lower installation costs and zero maintenance. ULISSE EVO THERMAL can be installed in different ways, even in the inverted position typical of the speed domes, using the large variety of brackets and adaptors available to satisfy every installation need. The brackets are also available with quick connectors for Ethernet/ PoE, for power and I/O, which allow fast and easy installation and maintenance.  

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New IDIS Micro Dome

The compact design of the DC-C4212RX allows for faster and more convenient installation and is the perfect choice for retail and discrete security applications The new DC-C4212RX 2MP micro dome camera is the latest addition to the DirectIP® line up from IDIS, which is South Korea’s leading in-country manufacturer of surveillance technology. The compact design of the DC-C4212RX makes it the best choice for understated, less noticeable installations. The neat aesthetics are ideal for applications where there is a need for unobtrusive surveillance but where comprehensive, high-performance video capture is paramount. Measuring only 86mmx58mm and weighing just 105grams, the DC-C4212RX delivers advanced benefits within its lower profile and is the right choice for high-end locations such as jewellery shops and boutiques, as well as up-market restaurants and luxury hotels. The DC-C4212RX offers all the key benefits that installers expect from IDIS DirectIP dome cameras, including the company’s signature plug-and-play installation and configuration. The elimination of a pigtail cable allows faster and easier deployment. The 3-axis mechanical lens enables rotation and easy angle adjustment, making it an important design feature for precise image capture, particularly when the camera needs to be discretely wall-mounted. The camera can also operate in a wide range of lighting conditions, delivering high performance live monitoring and playback. Other key features include true wide dynamic range (WDR), IR LED illumination up to 15m with day and night ICR, dual codec H.264/ H.265 performance, and easy, plug-and-play integration with IDIS VA in the box. This cost-effective video analytics appliance delivers value-add business intelligence gained from heat mapping, people counting, queue management, and comprehensive reporting. “Our new micro dome is a great camera for installers to work with and it delivers outstanding surveillance capability for customers,” said James Min, Managing Director of IDIS Europe, “It further strengthens our end-to-end offering for retail applications including high street fashion, boutiques, dining, pubs and coffee shops – markets in which we have gained significant market share globally.”  

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