Five of Samsung’s PTZ domes have been redesigned and are now smaller, lighter and more modern looking than their predecessors. “Our design engineers are always looking at ways to improve the aesthetics of our products and the redesigned domes certainly have a more modern look. Being smaller and lighter, they are also easier to install,” said Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The five domes collectively offer a solution for any application where a PTZ dome is required.  Customers can choose from models, which are designed for either internal or ext...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s revolutionary new Aperio™ L100 presents the world’s first wireless lock range for security doors. 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 innovative new high security Aperio™ L100 lock is an electronically controlled lock which not only provides the highest levels of physical protection, but also transmits comprehensive information on door ...

  Are security tokens still relevant? The world of IT seems to like four-letter abbreviations: WLAN, SNMP, HTML – and the latest offering BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Accessing corporate networks and data using private end terminals has, however, been an issue that has had many IT managers and managing directors scratching their heads. “How can we enable secure access for mobile devices without endangering our data?” One suitable approach is the use of a double layer of security which involves identifying users by means of tokenless two-factor authentication. This approach combin...

Prolexic, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, announced yesterday that it mitigated an attack against a U.S. metropolitan utility company earlier this month. The utility, which provides services to an estimated 420,000 electric, 305,000 water, and 230,000 sewer customers, has engaged Prolexic to provide DDoS protection services. On February 17, 2013, the utility company’s website, online payment system and automated pay-by-phone billing system were brought down for 48 hours by a combination Layer 4 DDoS attack. During that time, more than 1...

At the end of 2012 the German Football League's paper on safety was adopted. It envisages, among other things, improving video surveillance in stadiums. The second-generation Vigilant-i System can help achieve this aim. This enhanced product from Fraunhofer FIT, which Interconnective Security Products are the sole UK distributors, uses synchronized fixed surveillance cameras and rapid zoom cameras which provide detailed images to clearly identify culprits. Specialized image analysis algorithms allow the system to automatically detect the use of flares at an early stage and pick out other sali...

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced that WebEye Home™, a new cloud-based alarm system for the residential market sector will be launched on April 1, 2013. Quick and easy to install, it enables alarm notifications to be received and handled from any internet-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone including iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone.According to Clive Mason, Managing Director of VDT Direct: “WebEye Home™ will be sold through accredited installers and system integrators across the UK.  Cost effective to...

The three new models in Samsung’s SRD series of DVRs offer an instant upgrade in the recording resolution and display of images captured by industry standard analogue cameras. All three models utilise innovative 960H technology to provide the opportunity to take full advantage of the high quality images offered by 650TV line cameras and, according to Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, they represent a new standard in digital video recording. “There are countless existing CCTV systems which include cameras that are able to capture high quality colour im...

DILAX, the leading global provider of people counting technology, is launching OptoCount, a new 3D counting system using Enumeris data management software, at this year’s RBTE which takes place at Earls Court in London on 12-13th March 2013.  This innovative system pioneers a number of new technologies and capabilities, including access to real-time data and a greater range of measurements tracking customer movements through the store, and will deliver significant benefits to the retail sector “As a specialist provider of people counting technology with over 24 years’ experience, DILAX...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an innovative Aperio™ escutcheon range featuring PIN code technology, to offer multi-level door security. 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™ PINpad escutcheon presents an extra level of access control, offering users the opportunity to enter a PIN of four to eight characters, or utilise a high security card reader, or a ...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that it will showcase the industry’s only end-to-end solution portfolio designed to protect organisations against unauthorised access to everything from the cloud, to the data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The company will also unveil its new turnkey and versatile strong authentication appliance solution for enterprises across multiple industries including banking, government, and healthcare. HID Global will demonstrate its best-in-class suite of technologies, products, solutions an...