LAS VEGAS — FST21 Americas earned top honors at Wednesday's New Product Showcase (NPS) hosted by Security Industry Association (SIA) at ISC West, earning the coveted "Best New Product Award."
The company won for its SafeRise access control product, which utilizes biometrics; voice, face and license plate recognition; and video, voice and behavioral analytics technologies.
OSID by Xtralis received the Judges' Choice Award. Credited for reducing false alarms, the product provides smoke detection by using dual light frequencies, enabling discrimination between smoke and other objects.
As many as 80 products and services were entered into this year's NPS. There were 21 categories presented during the ceremony in addition to the "Best New Product" and "Judges Choice Award."
Following is a complete list of category winners:
Best New Product: SafeRise by FST21 Americas
Best in Access Control: Tailgate Detector TDflex by IEE Sensing
Honorable Mention: T24 IP Video Door Station by Mobotix
Best in Biometrics, Identification and Credentialing: MiY-ID by 3M Cogent
Best in Commercial and Monitoring Solutions: Conettix D6200 Programming/Administration Software by Bosch Security Systems
Best in Convergence Solutions: Freedom by Viscount Systems
Best in Fire/Life Safety: Gemini C-Series Combination Burg/Fire System by NAPCO Security Technologies
Best in Integrated Software, Products and Systems: Web Object Scalar by DataDirect Networks
Best in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions: Blue Line Gen 2 Motion Detectors by Bosch Security Systems
Best in Best in Network Support Solutions: OneReach PoE Extender Cabling System by Berk-Tek
Best in OEM: MegaQ by Intersil | Techwell
Best in Outdoor Perimeter Protection: Motion Tracking Light by Nightwatcher Security
Best in Public Safety Solutions: PAIR02 by Pentax Imaging
Best in Residential and Monitoring Solutions: Wireless Broadband Alarm Transmitter by ipDatatel
Best in Tools and Hardware: Image Resolution Lens Calculator Application by Theia Technologies
Honorable Mention: ABC Vault by Viscount Systems
Best in Video Analytics: iCVR-HD High Definition Camera by VideoIQ
Best in Video Storage, Distributions and Management: E3200 Physical Security Appliance by Aimetis
Honorable Mention: razberi by GVI Security
Best in Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies: VerifIR by SRI International Sarnoff
Best in Video Surveillance Cameras HD (Megapixel): AutoDome 800 Series HD PTZ Camera System by Bosch Security Systems
Honorable Mention: AV8185DN (8 Megapixel H.264 Day/Night 180° Panoramic IP-camera) by Arecont Vision
Best in Video Surveillance Cameras Network (IP): HSD626 by Optelecom-NKF
Honorable Mention: M5014 PTZ Dome Network Camera by Axis Communications
Honorable Mention: SNC-DH180 IR Mini-Dome Network Camera by Sony Electronics
Best in Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories: Rack Mount Modular Surge Protection by DITEK
Honorable Mention: VisionFrame Video Monitor Wall by Middle Atlantic Products
Best in Wireless: AD-Series Wireless Locking System by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
Honorable Mention: 8-Channel Receiver by Safety Technology Int'l (STI)
Judges' Choice: OSID by Xtralis