31 May 2007

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, presented its industry leading solutions for Security, Access Control and Building Management at IFSEC 2007.

In focus were the SynopSYS Integrated Security & Building Management Software, ProSYS.FreeCom Security System with Dual-path communication, a new line of high-end Access Control solutions, innovative Wireless solutions and more.

SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution that enables site management and control via intuitive, drag & drop-based, synoptic maps.  It is designed for easy project implementation by System Integrators and is ideal for commercial and public buildings, complexes and distributed organisations.  The software is able to control security, access control, video surveillance systems, view of fire and safety systems as well as building control systems such as HVAC and elevators.  SynopSYS uses the Universal Plug & Play (UPnP™) communication protocol, an XML based open standard.  Any UPnP™ device can be immediately integrated and controlled by SynopSYS, other devices are also easy to integrate due to the open architecture.

ProSYS.FreeCom, RISCO Group's flagship Dual Path IP Security System, was also on display.  ProSYS FreeCom provides a complete end-to-end solution from the premises to the ARC, it is simple to install yet includes the flexibility and comprehensive set of features to suit any application.  ProSYS FreeCom accessories include IP and GSM/GPRS communication modules, Addressable Grade 3 Bus Detectors enabling remote parameter setting and advanced diagnostics, Integrated Access Control, Voice Module and Wireless Expansion. 

In the access control segment, RISCO Group presented its new line of high-end access control solutions recently acquired from Keyware.  The system can manage large sites of up to 20,000 users and 1,000 doors.  Selected benefits of the system are multi-site management and support, use of any cabling technology, integrated biometric readers and plug & play capability.  Customers in Belgium, France and Switzerland using this system include Rolex, Nestle, HSBC Bank, The World Trade Organisation, Interpol, Ernst & Young, and many more financial, industrial and government organisations.

Brand new in the wireless security segment is the Agility™ Flexible Wireless Solution, with 2-Way wireless keypad and Remote Control.  Agility's communication units are plug-in, allowing flexibility to select all or any of the IP, GSM/GPRS, and Fast PSTN communication methods.  Also launched was Wireless WatchOUT based on the award winning outdoor detector.

Other product launches included a range of intruder products: an Advanced GSM/GPRS Module (AGM™), WatchIN™ Industrial Grade 3 Detectors, iWISE QUADSEQ Grade 3 detector for sequential confirmation and Novagard 6 External Sounder.