Software

Security Information Systems released the Video Integration Module for their central station software, Alarm Center. The Video Integration Module utilizes existing data networks to allow operators to view pre and post events along with live continuous video concurrent with an alarm dispatch.
For more information, call Security Information Systems at 407-345-1550 or visit www.securitysoftware.com.

STOPware's visitor management software system now offers an electronic solution to help speed visitors through this security procedure. The "Visitor-e-Pass" feature is now included in the Web Pre-Registration module to use with PassagePoint Professional or Enterprise editions. The host pre-registers a visitor or group, and a custom email can be sent to the visitor, showing visit details, directions, and a barcode that will speed the entry process.
For more information, call TemTec at 408-367-0220 or visit www.stopware.com.

The new Remote Management software from Elk Products is a graphic interface to M1 and EZ8 systems controlling security, lighting, climate, tasks and outputs. The screens can be personalized with color, custom logos or to hide unused categories. It connects through the main serial port or an Ethernet network, using the ELK-M1XEP Ethernet port.
For more information about this product, call Elk Products at 828-397-4200 or visit the company's web site at www.elkproducts.com.

Fargo's new Software Development Kit (SDK) contains software development tools including code samples and online help that should allow most smart card applications to control the necessary encoding functions of Fargo printers/encoders. It offers a high-level command set that controls card printing and diagnostics, functions that can be performed with just a few lines of code and assurance that software applications will be compatible with future Fargo printers/encoders.

Lenel Systems has completed integration of Otis Elevators Destination Dispatching System to the Lenel OnGuard Solution. The solution enables the OnGuard access control system to communicate unique elevator information for each credential holder to the DDS system. This integration will streamline the installation of access control to monitor floor tracking, reporting and security overrides in case of emergencies, decrease utility costs and increase employee productivity by reducing the time spent waiting on elevators.

The IQ-120 Crowd and Traffic Management application notifies the operator when an area becomes overcrowded. The criteria for overcrowding is based on the user's configurations with the system alerting security staff when a pre-defined threshold is breached. It is useful for all areas where overcrowding and traffic management is a concern, including the customer-service industry, roads, railways, airports and sporting venues. Exceeds 98 percent accuracy, enabling efficient automatic behavior analysis and crowd management.

The Fargo Software Development Kit is a collection of software tools including code samples and online help -- that gives programmers direct access to the capabilities of Fargo Card Printer/Encoders. Using the Fargo SDK, programmers can read and write smart cards (contact and contactless), select a card hopper, password-protect printers, run diagnostics and more. Whether developing a stand-alone badging program, or a networked security system, the SDK lets programmers tap into Fargo's leading card issuance technologies.

The latest release of this system software from Sielox, formerly Checkpoint Systems Access Control Products Group, includes an automatic reconnect feature when a network connection has been lost, without the necessity of having the client logged in as an administrator. Upon a connection disruption, a Network Status message, along an audible, is initiated at each appropriate workstation.

Security Information System, Inc. (SIS) announces SyncAgent for their central station software, Alarm Center. SyncAgent offers a superior method for data redundancy and automatically performs data back-ups from the primary server and archives to designated drive(s) anywhere on the network, up-to-date and ready if needed. SyncAgent reduces resources necessary to perform critical data synchronization, backup, restore, and offers a simplistic interface that encourages systematic maintenance of data.

TemTec/STOPware's visitor management software system now offers an electronic solution to help speed visitors through security procedures. The Visitor-e-Pass feature is now included in the Web Pre-Registration module to use with PassagePoint Professional or Enterprise editions. The host pre-registers a visitor or group, and a custom email can be sent to the visitor, showing visit details, directions, and a barcode that will speed the entry process. The visitor offers the printed email to the front desk attendant who scans the barcode for faster sign-in and badging.