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DVTel® announces entry-level Video Management System: The Solus Appliance
posted on 27/01/2012

DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in IP video surveillance, announced today the release of a feature-rich, open standards Video Management System (VMS). The Solus Appliance is an integrated server and storage solution in one, designed for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME)s looking for an all-in-one system for up to 32 cameras. The Solus Appliance is a software-hardware solution that comes pre-set and pre-installed and delivers the capabilities of DVTel’s proven Latitude® VMS (Video Management System) without the complexity and price of an enterprise class solution. This plug-and-play system offers the SME market a cost-effective mid-range system with the flexibility to view, record and export audio and video of multiple compressions (H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG). It supports up to 32 camera connections (channel licenses) to the DVTel Quasar camera line or third party cameras. The RAID 5 feature delivers increased data reliability and input/output performance, since it can divi... [more]

Partnership Genetec and Bosch offers joint-customers fully-supported and compatible solutions for a variety of security and public safety applications
posted on 27/01/2012

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced today that the integration with the full line of Bosch devices goes beyond basic functionality to offer customers deeply compatible solutions. Genetec and Bosch have been technology partners in physical security industry for years. Over time, both leaders have developed a business relationship that ensures all camera integrations are tested and certified, product roadmaps are strategically aligned and there is interoperability between firmware and software. This translates to offering joint-customers fully-supported and compatible solutions for a variety of security and public safety applications. Most notable is the full integration with Genetec’s unified security platform, Security Center, including Omnicast, its video surveillance system, and Bosch’s new line of high-definition (HD) cameras. This includes Bosch’s AutoDome pan-tilt-zoom family, the Dinion ... [more]

Release of MacScan 2.9.2 protecting Mac OS X from malware and privacy threats
posted on 27/01/2012

SecureMac.com launched PrivacyScan, Privacy Protection for Your Mac, is now available on the Mac App Store. PrivacyScan protects online and offline privacy by shredding files that can be used to track your web browsing and computer usage. Going above and beyond United States DoD (Department of Defense) government standards, PrivacyScan's shred feature can overwrite data with up to 35 passes! Every time you surf the web or use your computer, bits of information are left behind -- information that could compromise your privacy. PrivacyScan provides protection against these threats by scanning your Mac for files containing sensitive information and offering multiple levels of shredding to securely erase them from your system. With PrivacyScan, you can safely and securely destroy these hidden threats -- saving space on your system and keeping your personal information from prying eyes. PrivacyScan works by searching for known applications which leave files on your computer that could lead... [more]

Ian Penfold, Solar Gard's Architectural Manager highlights the benefits of a window film in case of vandalism
posted on 27/01/2012

We all know that broken glass poses a major threat to safety. Not just for occupants of a building, but sometimes even for general passers-by. For example, in the event of vandalism, flying broken glass causes the vast majority injuries, rather than the missile. We have all seen the damage caused by the riots that took place in London recently and resulted in a number of high profile buildings having their windows smashed. However, covering buildings in steel, while it may prevent glass damage, will also spoil the look of the building onto which it is placed, marking it as a site of vandalism and taking away the benefits of natural light or a pleasant view for those inside. Alternatives to this measure need to be looked at. Safety film works by holding the pieces of glass together when a window is smashed, preventing it from breaking into dangerous shards and causing injury. The newest, state-of-the-art safety and security film is made from the highest quality materials, such as t... [more]

Kerry Reid appointed Vice President of HID Connect Business to drive HID Global hardware and software partnerships and extending the company’s Genuine HID Technology™ ecosystem.
posted on 26/01/2012

Kerry Reid joined this week HID Global as as vice president of HID Connect, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity. In this new role, Mr. Reid will be responsible for driving HID Global hardware and software partnerships and extending the company’s Genuine HID Technology™ ecosystem. This involves building upon HID’s existing strengths in the access control market by expanding the use of Genuine HID Technology beyond the company’s traditional manufactured products, and promoting partner solutions that use 13.56 MHz iCLASS® and 125 kHz proximity technologies. With over 20 years of industry experience in channel and OEM sales, marketing management and international sales roles, Mr. Reid brings executive expertise and a global perspective that will greatly contribute to the expansion of HID Global’s partner and technology licensing programs around the world. Under his leadership, more third-party providers will be able to use the HID Connect™ partner platform to g... [more]

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