NEWS IN BRIEF

WHEN it comes to the big time there are 3 monster megapixel solutions currently available – Dallmeier’s Panomera engineered solution offering 54MP, the 2 Gigapixel (yep, you read that right) 270-degree GWAS platform from ipConfigure and Avigilon’s new 29MP JPEG2000 HD Pro camera.

CSD’s new TM40 Paradox Touch Screen

Central Security Distribution has released the new TM40 Paradox Touch Screen keypad. This tasty solution has a 10.9cm widescreen colour display; an intuitive, icon-based interface via touchscreen; and quick menu driven prompts.

UniFi’s New Movie Trailer

Security managers looking to resolve short term security issues or changing areas of focus should take a look at UniFi’s Mobile CCTV Trailer, a unit that combines intrusion detection, surveillance, monitoring, remote communications supported by solar power.

Arecont’s Holy Visions

25 January 2012

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are monitoring crowds at Hsing Tian Kong Temple in Taiwan where the use of fewer cameras to watch larger areas simplifies installation at this preserved cultural site.

Case Studies

SNP Installs Axis, Genetec, Firetide at Footscray

16 January 2012

SNP Security has installed a networked video surveillance system in Footscray for Maribyrnong City Council and the State Government. This public safety system was specified by IPP Consulting and incorporates Axis network cameras, a Genetec Omnicast video management solution and a Firetide wireless mesh.

Analysis

2012: Push Out The Old, Welcome The New

16 January 2012

2011 was an interesting year in our security electronics and networks market. It’s been tough, it’s been competitive. There’s was an avalanche of miserable talk on the economic front, yet the next 5 years will see Australia’s single greatest private sector infrastructure spend ever. Nearly $200 billion dollars worth.

Monitoring

Monitoring: Weathering A Perfect Storm

30 August 2011

Things look messy for the Australian monitoring industry. Not only does the market face the ultimate phase out of PSTN lines leaving a million alarm systems mute, 2GSM and associated GPRS services don’t look to have a clear future either.

News

DESFire Prox Card Threat: The Perfect Clone

25 January 2012

PROFESSIONAL safecrackers use a stethoscope to find the correct combination by listening to the clicks of the lock. Researchers at the Ruhr-University Bochum have now demonstrated how to bypass the security mechanisms of a widely used contactless smartcard in a similar way.

News

Parramatta City Council Makes Independent Choice

25 January 2012

INDEPENDENT Locksmiths and Security has been awarded the security equipment installation and maintenance contract for Parramatta City Council.

News

Iomega Appoints Lan 1 To Supply NAS Solutions

25 January 2012

IOMEGA and Lan 1 have announced a new partnership that will see Lan 1 distribute Iomega’s IX and PX NAS ranges across Australia to its existing network of channel partners including resellers, systems integrators and managed service providers.

News

Australian Govt Employs Technologies From HID, Relegen

25 January 2012

HID Global says its RFID technology has been deployed as part of Relegen’s asset intelligence solution – assetDNA – at the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. The solution has been adopted by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service as their Arms Inventory Management System to help them achieve real-time tracking of their extensive armoury.