Surveillance & Security News for August 2009

Optex Europe will support major installers, distributors and specifiers with REDWALL Partner ProgrammeOptex Europe is to support major installers, distributors and specifiers of its award-winning REDWALL detector technology with a new Partner Programme, designed to help them help their customers make the most out of its products.Approved Partners will receive detailed product training, free loan of demonstration equipment and special incentives and discounts. They will also receive exc...

 On-Net Surveillance Systems appointed Adam Messina as Regional Sales Manager, NortheastOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the leading developer of intelligent IP video surveillance systems, announced today that Adam Messina has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, Northeast. In this role, Mr. Messina will be responsible for managing OnSSI's manufacturer representatives and channel partners in the region as well as developing new business opportunities. The Northeastern Reg...

Mobotix Group, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in 2008/09Mobotix AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports record results for the fiscal year 2008/09, ending on June 30, 2009.The Mobotix Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has, despite the global financial crisis, reached a sales growth of approximately 27% in fiscal year 2008/09, resulting in sales of € 44....

artec's MULTIEYE® will drive new business with ImmerVision's 360? immersive videoImmerVision, inventor of the panomorph lens and worldwide expert in 360° immersive video technology announced recently that artec technologies has become certified ImmerVision Enables. This certification has a positive impact for European's security/surveillance industry, since along with the ImmerVision panomorph lens, panoramic functionality can be simply added to existing or new analog or IP cam...

For the seventh year in a row, ISC West is one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North AmericaFor the seventh year in a row, ISC West has been recognized as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North America by leading industry publication Tradeshow Week. ISC West has attained this status every year that Tradeshow Week has conducted the "Fastest 50" programme. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organized by Reed Exhibitions, ISC West serves over 23,00...

Pelco management welcomes Jean-Baptiste Hazard as Vice President of Pelco Asia PacificPelco management is proud to welcome Jean-Baptiste Hazard as the new Vice President of Pelco Asia Pacific (APAC). Hazard replaces Herve Fages who has taken on the role as Pelco Director of Global Marketing.Hazard joins the Pelco team after more than 10 years with Schneider Electric, working in areas from strategy and logistics to general management. Hazard has considerable experience working in dynamic and chan...

CNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of ChairmanCNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of Chairman, effective August 10th 2009.Wallis is an industry veteran and one of the most prominent members of the security industry for the last twenty years. Graham has been active across a broad spectrum of senior management roles in the US; notably as President of Dedicated Micros and Javelin Systems, a subsidiary of the Ademco Pittway Cor...

John Bates, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association to step down with immediate effectJohn Bates is to step down as Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association with immediate effect.John Bates comments: "It has been a privilege and I am proud to have led the BSIA. The team are conscientious, dedicated and serve the members well and I have enjoyed working with them. I am confident that the 'Better, Bigger and Stronger' agenda that I have championed, toge...

SMC Networks to include Artec´s MULTIEYE® software with IP camera to target professional marketSMC Networks, a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, announced that has signed a preferred product partnership with artec technologies, a specialist manufacturer of high quality video surveillance software, to support expanding sales in its IP cameras and meet growing demand from customers for professional standard IP surveillance solutions in business env...

 Conway has been producing pan and tilts longer than any other current UK provider UK-based CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products has updated its flagship pan and tilt to include features that facilitate the unit being supplied for installation directly onto legacy systems.Pan and tilts have a heritage going back to the 1970s and remains a cornerstone of applications where limited lens options mean domes cannot always provide suitable images. Locations such as prison perimeters, motorw...

Wesleyan University has selected the KeyWatcher from Morse Watchmans for control and management of keysWesleyan University has selected the KeyWatcher from Morse Watchmans for control and management of keys on their campus in Middletown, Connecticut. The initial deployment in the school's Public Safety department enabled the staff to maintain better control of master keys and the keys used for high value areas such as the President's office and the Art Gallery. The system, an upgrade from a manu...

North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room upgraded with Sanyo DVRsThe operators in North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room are understandably very busy people. As well as monitoring images from a large number of CCTV cameras located at Coalville and Ashby-de-la Zouch town centres, they also have need to react quickly and effectively to any suspicious activity they may observe at various council owned properties. The control room is located in what was...

  Cruise ships need stringent security measures Baggage x-rays, archway metal detectors, body checks, swipe card readers and more... Michael Lawton for ASSA ABLOY Future Lab delves into the world of access control security onboard cruise ships as they are subjected to the tighter security norms of the IMO and ISPS code.If you wanted to describe the security challenges of a cruise liner, you could think of a hotel inside an airport. When it comes to the...

SALTO Systems announces the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner statusSALTO Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner status within their UK dealer and installation network. Chris Lewis Fire & Security will now work with SALTO to further develop and grow the SALTO brand in the UK.Operating from its modern premises in Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth, Chris Lewis Fire & Securi...

 OneSign appliance boosts user satisfaction and productivity Imprivata®, Inc the employee access management company, today announced that Westinghouse Rail Systems, a world leader in advanced signaling and integrated control systems for railways, has implemented Imprivata OneSign® to provide employees across five major UK sites and 11 global satellite sites with improved access to a range of business-critical applications via strong authentication management, finger biometrics and s...

Murrayfield Stadium will be the venue for the biggest IP event is Scotland Crossing the border for the first time IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland promises to be the biggest IP security event ever held in Scotland.Taking place at the home of Scotish rugby, the magnificent Murrayfield Stadium IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland is on Thursday 17th September.Organisers, IP UserGroup, have secured a prestigious venue for IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland and will be providing an excellent seminar programme with a full a...

Advanced training course for integrating FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras into a network FLIR Systems is the world's largest supplier of thermal imaging cameras that are being used for a wide variety of night vision applications. As a market-leading enterprise, we would like to share our specialist product knowledge and technology expertise with our partners and other interested parties. Our training organization, the Infrared Training Center (ITC), is the world leader in...

The Security Industry Association offers programmes to facilitate overseas businessDeveloping market share overseas can mean the difference between a successful year and a disappointing one, and the Security Industry Association is making it easier than ever for its members to expand into international markets.SIA offers programmes that take the hassle out of doing business in a foreign country. The association's all-inclusive packages take care of things like hotel reservations, arranging for t...

SIA, DSA to conduct webinar on September 9thSIA, in conjunction with the Document Security Alliance (DSA), will conduct a webinar on proposed revisions to the federal "REAL ID Act" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.Real ID established new security requirements for driver's licenses in 2005 that have been strongly opposed by many states and privacy advocates. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has proposed the "PASS ID Act" (S. 1261) to replace REAL ID's mandates with requirements...

Tyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in BelfastTyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in Belfast recently, supporting its Electronic Security Products business.In 2006, Tyco announced plans to create a centre of technical excellence in Belfast - supported by Invest Northern Ireland - which would increase the competitiveness of its product engineering and design functions. CEM systems...

Axis' sales level on each market was essentially unchanged during the second quarter No change in sales trend• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,074 M (931), and to SEK 542 M (494) for the second quarter• Operating profit during the period totalled SEK 93 M (160), and SEK 46 (92) M for the second quarter• Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 92 M (160), and to SEK 46 M (92) for the second quarter• Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 67 M...

BSIA members have been provided with information on the latest changes regarding BT's revised plans on 21CN Following last week's announcement of BT's revised plans on 21CN, the industry must quickly get to grips with the changes that a greater emphasis on a fibre infrastructure will bring says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)."Over the past couple of years the industry has worked hard to work out the impact of 21CN on security equipment," says BSIA Technical Director,...

Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate SpokespersonEffective immediately, Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate Spokesperson. In this new role, Rhodes is available to address all media requests for Pelco corporate news and information, as well as handle all requests for interviews with Pelco employees.As a member of the Marketing Communications Department at Pelco, Rhodes reports directly to Howard Carder, Senior Marketing Communications Manager...

Samsung Techwin's 32" SM-320MX and the 40" SM-400MX are designed for professional 24/7 security applications Samsung Techwin has launched two new large-format professional display monitors.The 32" SM-320MX and the 40" SM-400MX are designed for professional 24/7 security applications where reliability is just as important as high-resolution video display. High contrast 1366 x 768 resolution screens ensure crystal clear images whilst a built-in fan ensures reliability and...

Nova Integrated systems Ltd selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover Brackmills estateFollowing approved funding by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) of £345,345 for a crime prevention and safety scheme on the Brackmills industrial estate, which had been hit by a spate of lorry jackings and thefts, Nova Integrated systems Ltd was selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover the whole estate. In the past year, cargoes stolen from lorries in...

Hikvision products recognized and approved by one of the four state-owned commercial banksBank of China, one of the four major state-owned banks in China, recently announced the results of the latest tender of video surveillance equipments. Hikvision's camera products, for the very first time, are enlisted due to its prime quality, high performance and stability, as well as company's overall technical advance.The tender is open for all video surveillance companies in the market, and enlisted com...

ViDiCore KG consolidates its European sales team and strengthening of technical and project supportViDiCore KG, European representative of well-known manufacturers in the video security engineering and IP video specialist sector, has announced the consolidation of its European sales team and strengthening of technical and project support.Achim Hauschke, owner of ViDiCore KG: "As a result of the high demand in IP- and megapixel technology, in particular for the Arecont Vision produ...

The hybrid SD Advanced builds on the extensive features of the popular SD Range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is targeting the mid-range CCTV market with its new SD Advanced Hybrid DVR (Digital Video Recorder).The hybrid SD Advanced comes in 32, 16 or 8 channel models and builds on the extensive features of the company's popular SD Range with added capabilities such as IP streaming and recording, front panel local control, VGA main monitor support and the ability to configure the Oracle...

Axis cameras help reduce or prevent acts of violence or vandalism in UK schools and collegesWith reports of vandalism, truancy and violence in schools constantly in the headlines, the education sector is keen to find ways to curb destructive acts and unruly behaviour. The increasing use of IP-based network cameras has proven to help reduce willful damage to school property. Refurbishment costs are reduced, delivering a measurable return on investment and staff and pupils benefit from a nice...

Samsung Techwin appoints Miguel Cabeza as Technical Manager and Carlos Gomez Lopez as Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin's professional security division has further expanded its European activities with the recruitment of three experienced professionals to represent the company in Spain and Portugal.Alfonso Castano who has been appointed Business Development Manager has most recently been working as a freelance security consultant but was previously with Panasonic for seven years where he w...