SECURITY examines the importance of digital video technology, looks at the trends and reveals what some of the experts are saying about the future of digital.While reexamining industry forecasts from
Securing a 550,000 square-foot community college with more than 2,000 students, dozens of security checkpoints with only three security officers is no easy task. Just ask John Montz, building operation
With the disappointing headlines from Enron and WorldCom and others, the bottom line for security directors and managers is that insiders can do as much damage, if not more, as
When an end user is choosing a card printer to create access control cards, there are a handful of factors that are essential to the purchase. These include the quality
Products that increase security outdoors and around facilities are in greater demand today. Security buyers also are adding more video surveillance while extending electronic card access controls farther out from
InfoGraphics’ TOPAZ system provides a fully integrated solution for access control, security, alarm monitoring and photo ID badging applications. TOPAZ is packaged with everything required to get a system up
From Caddx, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the PinPoint addressable solutions bring together Caddx NX-8E functionality with the reliability of Sentrol sensors. Supporting up to 192 devices on
From Radionics, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the D4412 control/communicator allows you to monitor up to 24 points of protection including doors, windows and motion detectors, enter multiple
From Sperry West Camera, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, inspect underside of vehicles for bombs, drugs and other contraband quickly and with ease. Spyderscope provides glare free color
From Vicon, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, AurorACorD is a 16-channel digital multiplexer & recorder designed for high quality recording above S-VHS level with extended recording duration capability.
From Pacom Systems, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Pacom Systems’ new Witness panel offers the ultimate solution for applications requiring a combination of networked video, alarm & access
From Linear, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the RE-1 is a residential and commercial grade telephone entry system that allows the user to communicate with visitors at a
From Vicon, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Vicon’s new V1500-CPU is a network-ready central controller for matrix switching systems and video peripherals such as camera dome systems, keypads
From Costar, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the New Costar EnviroCam offers outstanding picture quality in harsh environments. Packed in a palm-sized, unobtrusive protective housing, the 1/3” CCD
From Sperry West Camera, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, completely new CCTV fixed camera concept. Cameras are blue with bright blue LED on the front. Studies show that
From JDS, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Softsite32 Enterprise is a highly scalable digital surveillance software management system. Utilizing digital IP based surveillance camera products from a wide
The DSX-1022 is an independent processing, two-door intelligent controller. Its distributed processing controller retains all data necessary for system operation in its own memory and makes its own decisions. This
From Videx, with the CyberKey Remote Validator, users can receive entry authorization each day at the exterior of a building or complex by inserting their key into the communication station.
From Omnitek, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, OmniSmart is a multi-standard contactless smart card reader capable of reading cards conforming to ISO 14443A/B and 15693 standards. The reader
From Crow, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the MemoCam DVR is the first palm size DVR, which records images on a removable MMC. It allows the user to
From Aegis Micro, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, VPON 550 is an all-in-one unit featuring a remote video/audio server with a built-in digital video recorder. Stand alone, non-PC
Product Showcase entry, iSpy digital surveillance camera with replaceable C/CS-type lens. Illumination 1 to 10,000 lux with automatic and fixed white balance. Electronic shutter: 1/30s to 1/30000s. Includes iSpy PCMCIA
From SDC, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, with 30 years of experience together with dealer/end user “wish list” surveys, SDC has redesigned our EMLock 1500 series and created
From Isonas, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, an HID compatible proximity reader controller that communicates over the internet using TCP/IP with our “enterprise-wide” Windows-based application. No more need
IDenticard has made reliable access control simple and affordable for any business with the introduction of Centurion, a stand-alone, two-reader control panel. Centurion is ideal for use in applications requiring
From Radionics, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the D6600 NetCom fire alarm reporting system is the first fire alarm reporting system to receive a UL 864 commercial fire
Keri Systems introduces its keyless entry system to manage access to a single door for up to 500 users with D-Lite software. This system offers proximity technology in small attractive
From Cansec, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Zodiac reads a fingerprint template stored in a small stick-on “BioPatch” which can be affixed to existing access cards or devices.
From Sony, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Sony’s new HSR-X200 single channel digital hard disk (80GB) time-lapse recorder delivers high quality images while requiring less maintenance than analog
From EGG Solution, a digital interactive video multiplexer recorder handles up to up camera inputs and four audio inputs simultaneously. The image processor provides realtime recording and playback using Wavelet
From System Sensor, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, The i3 series represents the next wave of innovation in conventional smoke detection. The i3 line consists of 2- and
HID’s EntryProx now meets the rigorous standards required by UL294. Providing cost-effective, single-door stand-alone proximity access control, EntryProx is compatible with all HID proximity cards and keytags. This rugged, attractive
The OD850 by Detection Systems is a 50 by 50 ft., PIR/Microwave intrusion detector intended for use outdoors and in other harsh environments. The OD850 can measure the Linear Travel
From Gentex, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the Commander 3 series is a 24 volt, selectable strobe or horn strobe combination evacuation signal. The Commander 3 has field
From Thakrak, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the product is first of its kind in the industry to have 8 channels of audio and video input and 8-
PCSC has begun shipping its newest software release of LiNC-NET for Windows. LiNC-NET, a fully integrated access control management software for businesses, runs on a Windows NT/2000 platform. The new
From Magnasphere, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the patented MAGNASPHERE switch has been developed for use as a non-contact, defeat-resistant, security sensor. The MAGNASPHERE switch has the following
From Toshiba, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the Surveillix KV-PCDVR high definition digital recorder sets the standard for CCTV digital recording. Capable of up to 240 pictures per
From DedicatedMicros, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, BX2 is the new state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital video multiplex recorder built with Dedicated Micros’ technology. This 16-way digital recorder has
From DSX, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the DSX-1022 is an independent processing, two-door intelligent controller. Its distributed processing controller retains all data necessary for system operation in
From Detection Systems, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the OD850 is a 50 by 50 ft., PIR/Microwave intrusion detector intended for use outdoors and in other harsh environments.
From Cernium, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, Perceptrak’s intelligent video technology pre-screens CCTV video, analyzing and detecting suspicious behavior pro-actively identifying potential security incidents in real-time. Perceptrak easily
From Advent, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the Advent DVR system is a new technology that allows remote wireless access to live, streaming surveillance video. This is made
From Radionics, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the V8101N is a self-adapting, inexpensive device that updates your present analog system with a high-quality video motion detector. The V8101N
Extinct. According to Webster’s Dictionary, it is defined as no longer active or no longer existing. Industry experts will tell you that VHS/time lapse recorders are just that—on the way
From Ademco, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the AlarmNet-i Internet Communicator (7845i) provides UL high-line security, by delivering alarms and open/close reports to central stations over the Internet.
From Lockmaster, an ISC SIA New Product Showcase entry, the LKM7000 is a life safety, exit device that features single motion egress and deadbolt security. The device works on both