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Security Fanatics for sale
2008-02-07 09:52:00
Due to the medical circumstances of one of the founders the Security Fanatics website will be made available for sale. If your would like to find out more or if you could be interested in the purchase of the Security Fanatics website, read the article to find out more.
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SmartMetric Announces Credit Card Sized Fingerprint Activated Contactless D
2007-12-31 10:00:00
SmartMetric today announced that it has successfully incorporated doorway wireless frequency's into its credit card sized portable biometric fingerprint reader card. Using the SmartMetric Biometric card with its built in fingerprint scanner Corporations can now secure entry to doorways, offices and even computer systems with the all in one Biometric card
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Marmitek?s DoorGuard 300: a do-it-yourself video door phone
2007-12-05 21:04:00
Marmitek launched its latest video doorphone system the Marmitek Door Guard 300. This is probably the one aimed to substitute for the Marmitek M229, the one we reviewed some time ago, that was plagued by a rather important security flaw. Let us see what Marmitek has come up with.
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Datastrip Introduces DSV2+TURBO® Handheld Biometric Terminal
2007-11-28 21:36:00
Datastrip Inc., a world-leading provider of field-proven mobile identification and verification technology, has launched its latest product innovation, the DSV2+TURBO® handheld biometric terminal. Certified under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), the DSV2+TURBO is designed for federal, state and local applications requiring on-the-spot ID verification.
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3VR?s SmartRecorder takes video analytics to the next level
2007-11-16 20:13:00
As long as you have a couple of video surveillance cameras and plenty of time, managing your video footage is no problem. Things change quickly as the number of cameras increase or the wish arises to keep the video footage for a longer period of time for investigation purposes. The 3VR SmartRecorder takes video analytics to the next level and offer an attractive way of managing your video surveillance system. If you want to find out more, read on...
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Neurotechnologija Releases Smartcard Face-Match Add-on
2007-11-07 20:15:00
Vilnius, Lithuania ? Neurotechnologija, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, today announced the availability of the Smartcard Face -Match add-on for the company's VeriLook and MegaMatcher face identification engines. Like the Smartcard Finger-Match add-on released last month, Smartcard Face-Match stores and verifies biometric facial information on a smartcard, allowing individuals to maintain and protect their own information. Smartcard Face-Match provides an extra level of security compared to either smart cards or face identification alone...
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Sarnoff Corporation Unveils Latest Biometric Technology for Access Control
2007-11-05 21:30:00
Princeton, NJ ? Sarnoff Corporation today announced the vehicle drive-through system, the newest application of its groundbreaking Iris on the Move (IOM) biometric identification technology. This latest capability provides a powerful, accurate and reliable iris recognition system that captures a person?s iris image while inside of a vehicle.
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Linear Introduces Upgraded Versions of Its Popular AK Family Series of Acce
2007-11-05 21:05:00
Carlsbad, Calif. ? Linear LLC, an innovator in the access control security market, has updated its most popular stand-alone keypad models by adding new programming features.The AK-11, AK-21W and AK-31 keypads are introduced to replace AK-1, AK-2W and AK-3.
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12 reasons to like or hate the Panasonic Iris Reader BM-ET200
2007-10-30 23:02:00
With the Iris Reader BM-ET200, Panasonic has a successful product on its sleeves. Nominated as a finalist for the access control product of the year and available at about half the initial retail price at launch are just two out of many reasons to review the product. So what is our take.
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IPICO Launches Next Generation Electronic Vehicle Identification Solution
2007-10-24 21:54:00
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO IPICO Inc. today announced the launch of its next generation Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI) solution consisting of an extended suite of passive RFID products including tags, readers, middleware and software custom developed for various vehicle and people identification applications.
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Review : Fermax Internet enabled video door entry system
2007-10-17 17:33:00
Fermax was one of the smaller players in the door entry system market, but things are changing quickly. Their recipe: gorgeous design and well engineered products. The ADS IP interface enables a Fermax video intercom system to be extended over the Internet or a local network. What?s our view on their solution, to find out, read on...
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SingTel launches Mobile LIVECam
2007-10-12 14:16:00
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced the launch of Mobile LIVECam, a simple-to-use, cutting edge and affordable home surveillance device.
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VisualGate Systems launches VueKIT a video surveillance solution over Power
2007-10-11 13:46:00
VisualGate Systems today announced the launch of VueKIT, a low cost Surveillance Video over Power line (SVoP) solution that can be installed and recording in as little as 5 minutes. The simplicity and flexibility of this total package makes it ideal for both residential customers and small buand cost are a significant factor.
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The Ekeys electronic locks revisited...
2007-10-02 22:04:00
About a month ago we wrote a first article about the Ekeys electronic locks. The article itself was based upon the then available information for the public, which was basically non-existing and even misleading. In the meantime, they have sent us plenty of information and if you want to know what we think about the Ekeys electronic lock solution, just read on...
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New CEM AC2000 Airport Edition software
2007-09-27 18:23:00
CEM Systems, a leading brand of Tyco Internationaltoday announced the release of version 5.0 of its flagship CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition ) security management system. Significant changes include a new look and feel for the front-end applications, support for the Linux® operating system, unlimited airport definable fields and the ability to enroll and manage biometric iris templates via the access system.
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CE3000B Handheld for Security & Access Control
2007-09-26 17:57:00
DAP Technologies Announces CE3000B Handheld for Security & Access Control . Lightweight, Rugged Handheld Includes Fast Fingerprint and Smart Card Readers; Provides Immediate Identification at Security Checkpoints
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Security in a Box
2007-09-24 18:46:00
Armida Technologies and BlueWave Security Introduce ?Security in a Box? Armida Technologies is pleased to announce a technology alliance with BlueWave Security, The Wi-Fi Lock and Security Company. This alliance will combine Armida?s ultra-reliable wireless streaming video with BlueWave?s wireless physical access control to provide a complete industrial strength ?video and access control solution in-a-box.?

American Dynamics? Discover Indoor Mini-Domes
2007-09-24 18:42:00
Boca Raton, Fla. American Dynamic s ?, a leading video technology brand of Tyco International, today introduced its new series of Discover Indoor Mini -Domes. This suite of fixed, pre-pack cameras offers an attractive solution to companies seeking a cost-effective, high performing surveillance solution.

New Product Line Powered by BlueWave Security
2007-09-23 18:58:00
INTELLIKEY Corporation, a leader in electronic access control systems, announces Freedom, the latest result of its partnership with BlueWave Security . Utilizing BlueWave?s proprietary low-power Wi-Fi technology, Freedom delivers online access to INTELLIKEY?s line of standalone door controllers. The system is battery-powered, and mounts completely on the door, with no additional wiring required.
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Marmitek launches the SD MemoryCam2
2007-09-19 21:32:00
The traditional solution for recording video surveillance footage is to use a NVR or DVR solution, if you have an IP camera you most likely will also be able upload the video footage to a FTP server. None of the above mentioned solutions are incredibly complex to setup. Sometimes however, dependent on the application, such a solution may be to expensive or simply impossible. This is where the new Marmitek camera comes in the picture, with an extremely affordable solution that is so easy to setup that even an 8 year old boy could install it. So what do we think about it?

Seagate Unveils Hard Disc Drives for Video Surveillance
2007-09-11 21:24:00
Calif.-September 11, 2007-Seagate Technology today announced that its SV35 Series hard drives, specifically designed for optimal performance in digital video surveillance systems, now have a top capacity of 1 terabyte (TB), providing 32 full days of high-resolution video streaming. In addition, Seagate is broadening its hard drive offerings targeted at video surveillance applications to include the Seagate Barracuda ES and EE25 Series hard drives, now providing a complete range of technologically advanced products to meet the security needs of large and small organizations across a wide range of markets.
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Evitech unleashes Jaguar
2007-09-08 19:27:00
Evitech is proud to announce the outcome of Jaguar , its new Intelligent Video Surveillance software, for the automatic monitoring of civil sensitive sites. Designed specifically for a high detection sensitivity, a high reliability with very low false alarm rates (0.5 to 2 per day, outdoor), this new software is also improved with a client/server architecture. Multiple configurations are thus possible. Enriched with network functions, it makes it possible to play freely on camera network plugs-in (IP), image processing servers (IP), and results (double channel IP with multi-cast of detection images enhanced with realtime detouring of targets).
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ATEME to Showcase Latest H.264 Encoding Technology
2007-09-07 19:17:00
ATEME? SA (Bievres, France), today announced it will be demonstrating its latest H.264 encoding technology for the airport industry at Inter Airport 2007.
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Cross Match to Introduce Dual Iris Capture
2007-09-06 17:50:00
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, will introduce the latest additions to its broad range of biometric offerings, including the industry?s first in production dual iris capture system, the I SCAN 2, at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Biometrics Technology Expo (BCC) to be held next week in Baltimore.
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Siedle?s Internet door phone solution
2007-09-03 22:24:00
When it comes to video door phones, the typical idea is to connect a caller unit with some video terminals located inside. In a multi dwelling or other residential configuration this makes a lot of sense, in a business environment, it maybe be desirable to be able to respond to a call from another location, for instance at night. Siedle provides such an option called the Siedle Door Com IP, let us have a look at the system...
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Will the Ekeys electronic locks keep intruders outside ?
2007-08-13 20:30:00
Lately we have received several requests for formulating our opinion on the Ekeys electronic locks. We first noticed them on the market about a year ago, when a prominent manufacturer of armored doors claims that this lock is far better than any of the other electronic locks available on the market. This surely triggered our curiosity and we contacted the company behind the Ekeys electronic locks for more information?
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We need your feedback !
2007-08-09 21:26:00
We had some requests to improve the website, so that printing becomes easier... <br/> Therefore we created a template pdf file. <br/> Check the pdf file <a href="http://securityfanatics.com/in fo/Axis-215-PTZ-network-camera">h ere</a><br/> Do you like it ?<br/> Tell us what you think... <a href="http://forum.securityfanatics. com/viewtopic.php?p=637">here< /a>
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Cyber SAM fingerprint access control system
2007-08-01 21:10:00
Cyber Operations just announced the release of Cyber SAM, its proprietary biometric access, authentication and identification system. The Cyber SAM (Secure Access Manager) is an integrated software and hardware device that provides advanced fingerprint recognition, enabling rapid registration, identification and clearance of individuals. It is designed using ?Weigand? technology, and it is easily customizable for a wide array of customer applications...
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Axis 215 PTZ network camera now available
2007-07-24 21:14:00
Axis announced the availability of their latest pan-tilt-zoom camera, the Axis 215 PTZ Network Camera . The Axis 215 PTZ network camera integrates some of the latest technologies developed by the Swedish video surveillance company. Let us have a closer look at their latest video surveillance camera.
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KFV Genius the multipoint electromechanical lock
2007-07-09 22:44:00
Ever wanted to install an armored door? As long as you stick to a purely mechanical lock, the options for locks abound. Now imagine you want to open your armored door with a proximity card, use a transponder, make use of your fingerprint, iris scan you name it?</br> All of a sudden you are confronted with a serious problem, you will need an electromechanical lock. Electromechanical locks exist in a lot of shapes and sizes. So what makes the KFV Genius stand out from the pack? Read on and you will find out?
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