Security Informed

Surveon upgrades factory security in Latin America and Mayflex and Iluminar sign new agreement

NHM — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:54:52 +0000

With IFSEC 2012 now over and a number of high-profile events coming up in the next few months such as the London Olympics and Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, IFSEC organisers say that thisy ear is the most crucial for the surveillane industry in the last decade. In other news, Vemotion Interactive has announced a new project win from EnterpriseMouchel, a rapidly expanding organisation providing integrated network management and operations services for many major highways across the UK. Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, will be selling the new illuminators from Iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of IR and white light illuminators, from the end of this month. Also in corporate news, Bruce George has been awarded with the silver casket and scroll, marking his being granted the Honorary Freedom of the City of Walsall in recognition of serving 36 years at its Member of Parliament.

In application news, the City of Minneapolis has deployed projectiondesign F32 DLP projectors as the main display source in the Analyst Room and F22 series projectors in the Incident Command Room of its Emergency Operations Training Facility (EOTF). Over in Latin America, Surveon’s complete megapixel solutions have successfully upgraded OMNILIFE’s factory security without any integration or capacity issues. Read more security news…

More IFSEC pre-show news and high security locking system secures UK residential homes

NHM — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:08:19 +0000

On today’s news round-up, Opgal Optronics Industries will be showcasing its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC 2012, taking place next week. Axis Communications has also announced that it will be demonstrating how it is leading the way in convergence from analogue to IP CCTV at the show. For those on the look-out for new access control solutions at IFSEC, Idesco will be presenting its new innovative AESCO security package.

In other news, MOBOTIX has announced the Group’s key figures in accordance with IFRS for the first half of fiscal year 2011/12 (October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012) ahead of time. In the current fiscal year 2011/12, the MOBOTIX Group recorded a strong second quarter with revenue growth of 18% compared to the prior year. Lastly, Stockport Homes has installed Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 high security locking system to all newly fitted fire doors to create a master key suite and balance resident reassurance with the need for emergency escape. Read more security news…

Avigilon secures Hard Rock Hotel and more IFSEC 2012 news

NHM — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:12:22 +0000

With IFSEC 2012 just a few days away, here are more updates of products, technologies and solutions to look forward to seeing at the show. Honeywell will be demonstrating the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions. Moxa’s VPort 36-1MP H.264 box-type IP camera has been selected as a finalist for the IFSEC International Award 2012 in the “CCTV camera of the year category”. Also at the show, LILIN will be collaborating with signagelive to deliver a cloud-powered media solution to every visitor to their stand.

In application news, Avigilon recently announced that the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque will deploy the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to secure the premises. Over in Mexico, Arecont Vision’s megapixel technology solution has been installed at the new Merck Pharmaceutical S.A. De. C.V facility. Read more security news…

Honeywell announces IFSEC 2012 updates and VIVOTEK cameras deployed in Mexico

NHM — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:42:52 +0000

On today’s news round up, Honeywell has announced that the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions, as well as third party solutions, will be demonstrated at IFSEC 2012. Moxa´s VPort 36-1MP, a rugged H.264 box-type IP camera, has been selected as a finalist for the IFSEC International Award 2012 in the “CCTV camera of the year category”. IFSEC International has also announced its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12 May 2012) and has encouraged all security practitioners, business owners and proprietors, or anyone who has an involvement with CCTV, to test and review their current security camera installations to ensure they are operating efficiently.

In application news, VIVOTEK cameras have been selected for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s surveillance project to restructure the internal surveillance system. Over in Mexico, Merck Pharmaceutical S.A. De. C.V. has installed an Arecont Vision megapixel technology solution at their new facility, ensuring that all activity and incidents are captured on video with detailed high-resolution clarity. Read more security news…

HD surveillance solution secures US hotel and casino and more IFSEC pre-show news

NHM — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:39:27 +0000

On today’s news round-up, we start with the latest IFSEC news updates. For those in need of knowledge of IP-based systems and products, IFSEC 2012 organisers will be hosting an extensive IP education awareness programme at this year’s show in order to help visitors safeguard their future business. RISCO Group’s new access management solution axesplus will be on showcase at IFSEC. The solution is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of high-end, multi-site and multi-tenanted deployments.

In application news, Avigilon has been chosen to provide its high-definition surveillance system to secure the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque. The system will ensure the security of guests at their hotel and 100,000 square foot casino. HID Global FARGO printers/encoders will be deployed by AwardWallet LLC to produce secure ID cards for its consumer loyalty programme tracking and management service. Lastly, SightLogix has appointed Todd Brodrick as its new Director of Sales in the Western United States. Read more security news…

Focus on: IFSEC 2012 pre-show news updates

NHM — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:38:30 +0000

On today’s news round-up, we focus on the upcoming IFSEC tradeshow. Paxton has announced that it will showcase its Net2 Entry door entry system at IFSEC ahead of its release later this year to give customers a sneak preview of the breakthrough product. LILIN is preparing to collaborate with signagelive at IFSEC to deliver a cloud-powered media solution to every visitor to their stand this year. Iomega will be presenting a new suite of server class and standard class NAS drives, complete with built-in support for network cameras by Axis, MOBOTIX, Bosch, Panasonic and many other IP camera vendors.

UK Specialist Certification Body SSAIB will be taking the valuable opportunity of its IFSEC presence this year to explain, face-to-face, the advantages of its certification schemes. Lastly, at the recent EURO ID 2012 in Berlin, HID Global unveiled its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. Read more security news…

SALTO secures Irish hostel and Arecont Vision secures jewellery store in Mexico

NHM — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:44:29 +0000

On today’s weekly round-up, ADT has installed an intruder prevention solution from Bandit UK to enable independent boutique retailer Om Sai Jewellers to mitigate risks and react appropriately to acts of criminality against the business. Also in application news, access control equipment from Alpro Architectural Hardware has been used at a premium residential development on the Dorset coast, the Hutton Apartments in Weymouth, which also feature a ‘time capsule’ left by primary school children. Over in Mexico, Arecont Vision’s megapixel IP cameras have been deployed at Mallor Joyeria, an upscale jewellery store in Morelia, Michoacán.

Over in Galway, Ireland, the multi-award winning Kinlay Hostel in Galway has upgraded its security arrangements with a tailored electronic SALTO access control solution. HID Global’s network access control solutions and contactless readers have been deployed at the Fuxi power plant in China’s Sichuan province. The new system provides increased security that ensures the operational safety of production and facility areas. Read more security news…

NiceVision banking solution secures Israeli bank branches and Surveon and Milestone make IFSEC 2012 announcements

NHM — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:29:42 +0000

On today’s news round-up, Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud was named the top product in the Commercial and Monitoring Solutions category in the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program, which is sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA). In application news, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot in Israel has selected the new NiceVision banking solution to secure its branches and ATM systems located throughout Israel. Over in the UK, access control equipment from Alpro Architectural Hardware has been used at a premium residential development on the Dorset coast, the Hutton Apartments in Weymouth, which also feature a ‘time capsule’ left by primary school children.

In events news, Surveon, a Milestone Solution Partner, will be showcasing the full lineup of EMR Series megapixel hardware RAID NVR solutions featuring Milestone’s XProtect surveillance software at IFSEC 2012. UBM Live, organisers of IFSEC, are extending its reach to Eastern Europe, helping to internationalise Ukraine-based security tradeshow BEZPEKA, scheduled to take place in October 2012. Read more security news…

Arecont Vision strengthens presence in Asia Pacific Region and SALTO secures Irish hostel

NHM — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:57:29 +0000

On today’s news round-up, Arecont Vision continues to grow and strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific Region with new hires and promotions. Over in the UK, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Lone Worker Forum has launched a comprehensive online guidance for lone workers. Also in corporate news, Corps Security has announced that it will now be promoting GJD’s D-TECT detectors to its growing number of approved installation partners.

In application news, Arecont Vision’s megapixel IP cameras have been deployed at Mallor Joyeria, an upscale jewellery store in Morelia, Michoacán, México. Over in Galway, Ireland, the multi-award winning Kinlay Hostel in Galway has upgraded its security arrangements with a tailored electronic SALTO access control solution. Read more security news…

Pre-IFSEC news updates and HID IP access solution secures power plant in China

NHM — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:54:03 +0000

On today’s news round-up, Panasonic will be showcasing its latest security and surveillance solutions at this year’s IFSEC tradeshow, taking place in Birmingham from the 14th – 17th May. Optex will also be exhibiting its IP and wireless ready security intrusion detection as well as its high-end perimeter protection capabilities, including four new products that complement its strategy of providing a multi-tiered approach to site protection. Commend UK will also be at the show introducing the first “virtual” software-based Intercom Server - a revolutionary addition to Commend’s Intercom 2.0 range, designed specifically to help customers with the latest IT infrastructure.

In other news, HID Global’s network access control solutions and contactless readers have been deployed at the Fuxi power plant in China’s Sichuan province. The new system provides increased security that ensures the operational safety of production and facility areas. Lastly, PureTech Systems has integrated its PureActiv wide area surveillance solution with the MIC Series 550 PTZ camera from Bosch. Read more security news…