Surveillance & Security News for August 2016

During the EURO 2016 event, tactical cells were set up to ensure communications for the special forces With the EURO 2016 soccer tournament safely concluded, the nationwide mission-critical radio networks for police and public-protection services in France proved to be resilient, flexible and secure. The INPT and RUBIS networks used by the French public protection organizations helped to ensure security during Europe’s most important soccer event. Securing Euro 2016 Du...

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras enable city, county, state, and federal or national governments worldwide to deploy new, cost-effective applications for enhanced situational awareness and forensic viewing.With security concerns on the rise, video surveillance is often the first and sometime the only witness to incidents and the actions that led to them.Arecont Vision solutions increase surveillance coverage and quality, while reducing the number of cameras required and for less cost. Surveilla...

Zaun and Harper Chalice cite their largest ever contracts as the springboard to growth and success Two Midlands security businesses have celebrated their greatest day in history, exactly four years on from the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. On 27 July 2012, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the 2012 Olympic Games after apparently surviving a death-defying skydive with James Bond actor Daniel Craig as part of Oscar winning director Danny Boyle's Isles of Wonder openi...

Matrix has integrated its access control solution (COSEC) with its video surveillance solution (SATATYA) COSEC – SATATYA Integration Nowadays video surveillance, access control and time-attendance are an integral part of any organization. However, organizations can get the best when integrated systems perform important functions that enhance security. Looking at the market requirements, Matrix has integrated its access control and time-attendance solution (COSEC) with i...

The new organization is the largest security services company in North America AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America have finalized the merger to form Allied Universal, a security services and solutions company. The new organization, with more than 140,000 employees, is the largest security services company in North America. Allied Universal will maintain headquarters in Santa Ana, California, and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and is expected to have...

Dantech supply PoE power products designed  specifically to meet the needs of security system applications Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of specialist analog & PoE power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, recently presented to the Association of Security Consultants’ (ASC) Business Group Meeting. 40 Years Of Experience Speaking about the design and specification of effective PoE for electronic security application...

Open Options and Axis Communications have announced the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion™ and AXIS A1001 Open Options, an open platform access control and software development company, and Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announce the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion™ with AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller. Open Options and Axis Communications are both proponents of the value of open architecture in access control software an...

Advantages of Rigid Networking include multicast capabilities, redundant power, and port naming BCDVideo has released a new line of harsh environment networking switches called Rigid Networking. These new video surveillance products will set the standard for outdoor security solutions. BCDVideo is the first system integrator to combine high-performance and price with a rugged, multicast product. This opens the door for highly customizable security solutions. “The value...

Videalert cameras will supplement the council’s fleet of CCTV cars and enable enforcement to be extended The London Borough of Bexley is installing automated enforcement systems from Videalert to capture moving traffic contravention at several key locations. The fixed/redeployable cameras will supplement the council’s existing fleet of CCTV cars and enable enforcement to be extended to improve driver compliance. Procurement The contract has been awarded to Op...

Hanwha Techwin's Wisenet cameras  generate high quality images even when the Lux levels are low Three years after negotiating a single source supply relationship which resulted in all of its luxury hotels being equipped with Samsung branded video surveillance solutions, Edwardian Hotels London has confirmed that it intends to continue to entrust Hanwha Techwin Europe to fulfill all its requirements for IP network cameras and video recording devices.Hotel Safety Edwardian...

There is a total of 35 MOBOTIX cameras in operation in the adventure park Hellendoorn Adventure Park uses cameras to ensure visitor safety on several of their major rides. When visitors violate safety regulations, park employees remind them over the loudspeaker system to comply with the safety regulations. Jan Harmsen, manager of the IT division, shares his experiences.  Safety Of Rides And Play Areas The Hellendoorn Adventure Park developed from a teahouse built in 193...

A MOBOTIX access control and alarm system was integrated with Temple Fitness's membership software “Australia’s first female only 24/7 gym concept giving our members the opportunity to train in a comfortable, supportive environment surrounded by like-minded women.” This is the key marketing message of Miss Temple, the latest venture of Queensland’s 24-hour gym chain Temple Fitness. Having already worked with Brisbane-based security integrator Alarm I...

MOBOTIX cameras will supervise production, storage, processing, transhipment and transport Louis Dreyfus Commodities Belgium NV is part of the Louis Dreyfus Commodities group, world leader in the agricultural commodities trade. The company imports Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice and Not From Concentrate Orange Juice from Brazil to its terminal at Alphonse Sifferkaai in the Ghent harbor. The juice is transferred through pipelines from the vessels to the Louis Dreyfus cooling...

Web and social media platforms offer vast array of information for enhancing security, investigating breaches, and streamlining operations Over the course of the last decade, we’ve seen a blurring of lines between cyber and physical security concerns. Whether it’s the hacking of corporate information or the use of social media for nefarious activities, it’s clear that these once-separate security disciplines are often tied together. As a result, various orga...

Regular planned preventative maintenance is absolutely essential if a gate is to remain in a safe and serviceable condition The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked...

G-SIM can now be synchronized with Microsoft Active Directory Geutebruck's G-SIM is a leading security information management system. To ensure it stays that way, a Geutebruck development team works constantly on new optimisations under the motto "Simply More Efficiency" Simple G-SIM can now be synchronized with Microsoft Active Directory. This user management is further simplified. "Easy" is also a topic in the processing of site maps: Customer-specific symbols, called map...

The X-Series provides enhanced features offering a massive 40x optical zoom with dual-mode illumination Located in Chile's powerhouse region for commerce and maritime activity, Valparisio's busy port handles containerised cargo, general cargo & vehicles destined for the densely populated  metropolitan areas. Multiple Redvision X-Series™ rugged marine grade PTZ cameras  were selected as the preferred surveillance solution for Octopuss' front-end Video Manage...

The Tactilon Dabat is a complete Tetra handheld radio with camera and a rugged smartphone in one device Due to the collaboration between Airbus Defence and Space and Facewatch Ltd, new applications helping to recognize suspects will run on the Tactilon Dabat radio from Airbus Defence and Space in order to convict culprits more easily. Tactilon Dabat Features The Tactilon Dabat is a complete Tetra handheld radio with camera and a rugged smartphone in one device. It allows sec...

A-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore’s award winning VMS for installations that require up to 8 IP cameras Wavestore, the British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has introduced a new series of Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to provide installers and systems integrators with a solution for small systems.  A-Series NVR FeaturesA-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore&rsq...

The Eventys range offers variants of up to H.264+ IP compression efficiency and optimized codec technology, alongside two NVRs Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems has announced the latest addition to its innovative CCTV portfolio. Designed to meet the need for a cost effective solution that doesn't compromise on functionality and ease of use, Eventys offers more than you need for less than you think. Building Services Sector With the gr...

With Apollo Cloud, users get four terabytes to manage, store, and share data both securely and privately, from wherever they happen to be, via iOS and other mobile devices, Macs and PCs Apollo Cloud is a secure cloud designed for small groups that makes it easier and safer to store, access and, for the first time, share digital content Promise Technology announced that Apollo Cloud, its first consumer product, is now available for purchase at Apple stores and Apple.com. Apoll...

Promise will demonstrate a range of solutions that will speed the media workflow At this week’s BroadcastAsia2016 in Singapore, Promise Technology will showcase its enhanced portfolio of products for professionals creating high resolution video and rich media content. Promise will demonstrate a range of solutions that bring speed to the entire rich media workflow, from ingest and editing to delivery and long term archiving. Highlights of Promise’s display include n...

Customers can experience a safer way to share and save photos, video and files with Apollo, Promise’s new personal cloud appliance Promise Technology is charging into the Internet of Things (IoT) market at Computex with a new personal cloud appliance, Apollo. Designed for families and small businesses, Apollo is a sleek, quiet appliance that allows users to privately and securely store their data. Apollo’s simple set-up and file management is performed from just on...

Promise has now certified over 200 engineers throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Europe Promise Technology, the developer of the open storage platform for video surveillance, wrapped up its latest video surveillance training course having certified 38 security professionals in Cairo, Egypt. The new Promise Certified Professionals now have the knowledge to install, configure, manage and design surveillance solutions with Promise’s award-winning line of NVR storag...

Promise Technology hosted the event along with its distribution partner Musallam Trading at the Palace Downtown Dubai The Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit 2016 wrapped up in Dubai on May 12th and attracted visitors from throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) eager to learn more about the newest trends and solutions for the video surveillance market. Promise Technology, the developer of the open storage platform for video surveillance, hosted the event along wi...

New solutions on display include VSkyCube hyper-converged systems for flexible data center and Apollo, Promise’s personal cloud appliance At the Data Storage Expo in Japan, Promise Technology a provider of storage solutions for the IoT, Cloud, IT.Rich Media, and Surveillance markets is showcasing a range of new products that combine speed, ease of use and reliability. New solutions on display include VSkyCube, its range of innovative hyper-converged systems for flexible...

Promise will be providing demos of its solutions – including its Vess Series - during Expo Seguridad Promise Technology Inc., a developer of open platform storage solutions for video surveillance, will be on hand at Expo Seguridad Mexico to highlight their reliable, high-performance server and storage solutions for IP video surveillance. In a move that follows several surveillance-related customer wins, Promise will be providing demos of these solutions – incl...

Promise’s Pegasus3 Series with Thunderbolt 3 technology delivers high performance speeds In the 2016 NAB show, Promise Technology Inc., a rich media storage technology provider, is previewing exciting new solutions. On display are products built around the recently released Thunderbolt 3 interface, addressing the many Windows-based workstations and notebooks already shipping with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Promise is also providing demonstrations of the new VTrak E5000 16G Fi...

Promise to exhibit Personal Cloud Appliances, Enterprise File Sync and Share Solutions and Hyperconverged Systems Data storage provider Promise Technology announced it is showcasing its complete line of cloud solutions at Cloud Expo Europe in London from April 12 – 13. Promise’s display will feature products to fit the specific needs of a range of customers, from easy to use consumer-based private cloud appliances to battle-tested EFSS solutions and hyper converged...

Promise’s new logo reinforces the company’s position as a longstanding leader in the storage market In a move that signifies its commitment to evolving with the dynamic storage market, Promise Technology Inc. has unveiled a new corporate brand identity. The evolution of the company is reflected by a new logo, a new website and newly defined business units – and demonstrates its understanding of the market’s need for integrated storage solutions. Promis...