XENO is pleased to announce the launch of the new 1.3 Megapixel analogue camera range. Building on the success of the popular XENO range of bullet and eyeball cameras, this latest generation of cameras offers XENO’s highest analogue image resolution to date. The Integrated Sony 1.3 Megapixel sensor technology, combined with a 2 Megapixel lens, provides up to 15% image quality improvement. The cameras also continue to offer full backwards compatibility with existing DVRs ensuring full support for whatever analogue system may already installed. A choice of bullet or eyeball style cameras is ...

Pen Test Berlin 2014 debuts “Python for Penetration Testers” and “Advanced Exploit Development”The upcoming SANS Pen Test Berlin 2014, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe, has added two new courses which will debut at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin from the 3rd to the 8th of June. The event will open with SANS’ European Pen Test Summit, a full day of presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations from some of the brightest minds in the field. Chaired by SANS’ James Lyne and Stephen Sims, attendees can expect a lively and inspiring day, with...

For more than six centuries, Milan Cathedral has been celebrated the whole world over as one of the finest examples of unique sculpture and architectural masterpieces, and as the very symbol of the city of Milan. A security incident in July 2013 emphasized the need to update security at the monument and the Enzo Hruby Foundation, a leader in Italy and Europe in terms of offering protection for historical and artistic sites, took quick steps in close collaboration with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin to provide the very latest video surveillance technology in a prestigiou...

New computerized surveillance cameras detect & confirm threats from one meter to one mile. A former BT communications manager, turned inventor, reckons that his intelligent CCTV surveillance company has developed a “Guardian Angel” video surveillance technology, which can keep us all safe from crime and violence whilst protecting our Right to Privacy. Stuart Thompson was a recognized innovator with British Telecom, where he led in the development of the high speed modems that introduced broadband internet. He has now used his high-speed expertise and ingenuity to develop an award-win...

Zepcam, the state of the art, 4G body worn video system (BWVS) that is used widely in Police forces throughout Europe, has announced the integration of its system with the Milestone video management system. This facilitates the ability to monitor both fixed cameras and BWVS through one system simultaneously.As reported in Professional Security, Zepcam is also entering the transportation sector next year with vehicle mounted video systems. Zepcam is distributed in the UK by Interconnective Security Products.Bobby Logue of Interconnective said " At the beginning of 2011 we implemen...

Impact resistance tests recently carried out by Samsung Techwin on its internal dome cameras with plastic housings have produced some surprising results.The tests, which were carried out on all Samsung Techwin’s dome cameras to establish their ability to withstand impact, showed that Samsung Techwin’s SND-5061 1.3 megapixel network internal dome camera, despite being priced as an entry level model, is impact resistant to IK8. “Although it is our lowest priced internal dome camera model, the SND-5061 proved to be highly impact resistant,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Product Manager for Sa...

Wavestore has released V5.40, the latest version of its highly acclaimed VMS.V5.40 incorporates a number of new features as well as improvements to some existing features, all of which have come about as a result of feedback from customers. “One of Wavestore’s key strengths is that we have established an excellent rapport with installers and systems integrators around the world,” said Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore. “As a result we are able to closely keep in touch with rapidly changing market demands and when required, our software development team is able to react quickly ...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an innovative Aperio™ sensor with integrated capability to detect and transmit door status information.Aperio™ is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade.The new Aperio™ AS100 displays real time status of door access opening and closures, and notifies the control system wirelessly via the specialist Aperio™ one-to-eight communication hub.Dam...

Samsung Techwin’s new WiseNetIII 2MP Full HD network vandal-resistant dome camera, the SNV-6084, is designed to work effectively in severe weather conditions as well as being resistant to physical attack.The SNV-6084, which is IK10 vandal resistant and weatherproof to IP66, can withstand high temperature variations of -50°C to +55°C, making it an ideal video surveillance solution in even the most challenging environmental conditions. The low price point of the SNV-6084 makes it ideal for video surveillance projects such as airports, ports, car parks, trading estates and open public s...

HGH Infrared Systems, an award-winning global provider of 360 degree thermal imaging systems, announces the debut of their new high resolution system for Wide Area Surveillance.  The new camera, the Spynel-U, is an uncooled, long-wave infrared camera system, joining the family of panoramic, detecting and tracking thermal solutions. Spynel-U can detect a human at up to 2.5km, in total darkness, or through smoke or inclement weather conditions. The uncooled sensor is now the most cost-effective of the Spynel solutions and requires no maintenance.The Spynel cameras take wide-are...