Surveillance & Security News for February 2009

Mission Always attentive to technological innovation, Accademia Aeronautica di Pozzuoli, the prestigious military academy, decided to move its video surveillance system from analog to network video, with video analysis functions for the intelligent recognition of critical environmental issues. Solution The system chosen consists of IVMS Bitc@m management software from Bitsolution, with integrated intelligent video analysis and Axis video encoders and network cameras. The additional hardw...

300 cameras for 3,000 parking spaces The underground garage is clean and has a surprisingly pleasant smell. Everywhere there are arrows that clearly point the way. By taking the stairs or the elevator up, the drivers arrive directly to the downtown historic area of the Belgian city of Ghent. Nobody needs to worry about their car here because the city has gone to every length to make its underground garages as pleasant as possible. Cameras from MOBOTIX greatly contribute to this. If something ha...

Video surveillance is a powerful tool for monitoring crime and preventing vandalism, as seen in the Tingbjerg housing complex in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. Here they have experienced a significant reduction in vandalism since the installation of surveillance cameras in basements and laundry facilities. From January 2006 to August 2007, repairs due to vandalism had cost Tingbjerg more than DKK 1.1 million (approx. €150,000). Thanks to the surveillance solution, these expenses decreased...

New Disability and Discrimination (2004) legislation now in force has had a profound effect on service providers with regards to accessibility for disabled people to access goods and services. Alpro Hardware (IEC Ltd.), specialists in innovative access solutions and access control systems, is at the forefront of this initiative supplying its automated door systems range of "Swift" operators and accessories. Approached for advice on two Post Office locations, Alpro has recently supplied an...

Wireless IP technology from Bosch Security Systems installed by Central Security Systems (CSS), a leading specialist in local authority CCTV solutions, is proving a winning combination for Gedling Borough Council in protecting local residents from petty and serious crime as part of a much wider crime and disorder partnership initiative. Four town centers - Arnold, Mapperley, Carlton and Netherfield - will be making maximum use of some of the latest camera, encoder, recording and video managemen...

 Brivo Systems and network camera leader, Axis Communications join together in technology relationshipBrivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced that Brivo President and CEO, Steve Van Till, will join Axis Communications General Manager, Americas, Fredrik Nilsson, in delivering a highly topical panel presentation at the TechSec Solutions Conference in Dallas, commencing today. Brivo recently teamed up with Axis in a new c...

 Honeywell signs distribution agreement with COMPUTERLINKS which increases availability of IP access control and surveillance productsHoneywell recently announced that it has signed an agreement with COMPUTERLINKS for the distribution of Honeywell Internet Protocol (IP) access control, electronic surveillance and security monitoring systems in the UK and Ireland. The agreement allows COMPUTERLINKS value added resellers (VARs) to provide British and Irish businesses of all sizes wi...

 Sony Professional announced the selection of Integral as their latest Video Security dealerSony Professional, a division of Sony United Kingdom Limited, recently announced a new dealership with Integral that will see Sony's full range of Video Security products become available to the company's customers. Integral, Britain's largest national provider of comprehensive maintenance services for commercial and public sector buildings, can now offer Sony's market-leading technology, includ...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies steel doorsets installed at St Pancras International station London's new St Pancras International station - home of the Eurostar - has been fitted with Martin Roberts steel doorsets from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Over 400 fire and acoustic doorsets with bespoke vision panels, integrated access control and clean-lined hardware have been installed as part of the refurbishment at both passenger level and throughout back of house areas. Martin R...

  ioimage's video analytics solution implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) to detect intruders, including terroristsioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced that its video analytics solution was implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) near Kyoto to detect intruders, including terrorists.The IMC, located at Rusutsu Resort, provided various services to media during the 2008 G8 Foreign Ministers' Summit. The G8 Summi...

 ADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications launch a series of open days to educate installers on latest AXIS IP TechnologyADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications are launching a series of branch open days and customer visits in February which are designed to inform customers about the latest in Internet Protocol (IP) products, software and technology.The events held at ADI Global Distribution branches across the UK are open to installers, and give customers the unique opp...

  SAMSUNG | GVI Security new logo emphasizes video solutions provider's commitment to service, simplicity and integration in environmentally-friendly world SAMSUNG | GVI Security today announced that it is accelerating its commitment to service, simplicity and integration. This dedication is exemplified by a new green logo that represents integration, convergence and team building, all within an environmentally-friendly atmosphere. The arrows of new logo represent ho...

 Lambeau Field selected NUUO surveillance system to monitor the national football stadium The NFL stadium is home to the Green Bay Packers, winners of 12 league championshipsThe massive $295 million reconstruction was designed to update the facilities of the stadium and add more premium and suite seating, while preserving the famous and original seating bowl. The renovation project was completed in 2003, bringing the current seating capacity to 72,928. In order to prevent and cont...

  Dedicated Micros DV-IP Roadshow returns spotlighting the latest generation of the DV-IP network DVRsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is on the move again with a series of DV-IP Roadshows planned across the UK during March. The company's state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle will form the centrepiece of the Roadshows which - following the success of last year's DV-IP Server Launch Events - are to spotlight the capabilities of the latest generation DV-IP range of...

 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

  Videor E. Hartig GmbH being awarded the 2008 Aimetis Distributor of the YearVideor E. Hartig GmbH is the recipient of an Aimetis 2008 Vision Award as Distributor of the Year for the EMEA Region. The award is in recognition of the company's exemplary sales performance together with an innovative and consistent approach to promotion and support of the Aimetis brand and products. Videor was selected from a peer group of Distributors serving more than 60 countries around the globe."...

  Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and AfricaIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Along with Grado, the company continues to grow and solidify the ranks of sales a...

  Executive brings proven security track industry track record to roleHoneywell recently announced the appointment of Mick Goodfellow to Sales Leader, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Honeywell Security & Communications. The position extends Goodfellow's previous responsibilities as Regional Sales Leader for Western Europe. In his new capacity, Goodfellow will oversee relationships with Honeywell's regional channel customers, including distributors, installers, value added re...

Professional Services leads Hirsch into Systems IntegrationHirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces its Professional Services Group has developed a solution for verifying digital identity certificates by integrating both their Velocity Security Management System and RUU Verification Station with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-enabling technology from CoreStreet, a leading provider of credential validation solutions....

 GANTNER access control solution secures WIFI Campus in Dornbirn/AustriaKeyless and yet extremely secure - such is the image of the access control for the new training and knowledge centre at the Scientific Research Institute (WIFI) at the Chamber of Commerce in Dornbirn. Central control, several tenants in a single building, a high volume of visitors, the widest possible range of authorisation models and connection to a modern personnel time management recording system all make additional...

  At the control, crime prevention officer for Wyre IPC Ian Hill (seated) with Stuart Malay, Chubb regional sales manager, Ian Lonsdale, crime prevention officer, and David Dunnagan, Chubb business development managerCCTV from Chubb Security using microwave technology to increase the speed and quality of images transmitted to the police is helping cut crime in the Lancashire town of Fleetwood. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.A high-bandwidth...

 Mobotix IP cameras are used by University of Bedfordshire to record progress of redevelopment project at its Luton CampusThe University of Bedfordshire is using two Mobotix cameras installed by Lynx Networks to record the progress of the extensive redevelopment project at its Luton Campus. Time-lapse photography, taken automatically over 18 months, will allow the University to show a film of the demolition and construction of the new Student Centre and St...

 SIA approves revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS)The Security Industry Association (SIA) has approved revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS) Framework and Digital Video Interface efforts to support the requests of various organizations focused on IP video."New digital technologies for IP video require new standards for cameras, encoders and video analytics if these components are to integrate, or conve...

  MATE Adds Powerful Video Analytics to Hirsch's Velocity System MATE-Intelligent Video, a technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and Hirsch Electronics - a leading provider of security management systems -  recently announced the completion and availability of their integration empowering the award-winning Velocity™ Security Management System with MATE's Behavior Watch™ video content analysis capabilities to deliver intelligent surveillance a...

 Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product ManagerSamsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product Manager.Peter joins Samsung Techwin having spent the previous thirteen years working for Norbain where for the last eight years he was Vista Product Manager.Commenting on his appointment, Peter said: "The innovative new products which Samsung Techwin will be launching over the next t...

  Leaders in video security analysis implement all-inclusive offeringSony Professional, Milestone and Agent Vi  recently announced a complete solution for intelligent video analysis ahead of Milestone's Integration Platform Symposium in Las Vegas, February 12th - 14th. Following its introduction to the market several years ago, intelligent video analysis technology has been increasingly used by the security industry. However, up until now there has been no single cost-effective, s...

 The new control room includes 18 32-inch plasma monitors and a further 12 22-inch monitorsWith rapidly escalating costs making the use of on-site security guards increasingly unattractive for many businesses, Crown Security Group of Port Talbot has, for some time, been working with Siemens Building Technologies to develop a sophisticated security service based on remote monitoring. This service - RedAlert - already easily surpasses the effectiveness of traditional on-site guards, yet the r...

 Contactless access control solution from HOTELDATA The Weinburg therapeutic climbing centre was recently opened after a construction period which lasted thirteen months. The smooth guest management is assured by an access control and billing system from HOTELDATA based on LEGIC technology. The soaring 17 meter high climbing gym is the highest in Austria and gets the heart of every climbing enthusiast beating a little faster. A wide range of facilities is on offer here besides general sport...

 Ignacio Santabárbara, Director Comercial of PYV, is looking forward to a fruitful partnership with LegicA new partner agreement will give end-users on the Spanish market access to a variety of multi-functional solutions covering access control, time & attendance, IT access and biometric applications, using LEGIC's contactless smart card technology for personal identification. LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identific...

 OD Security showcases Soter RS, worlds most advanced security x-ray systemOD Security will be showcasing the Soter RS person X-ray system at the World Security Organization (WSO) Exhibition, ECBS09, which will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental, Prague, during the 17th and 18th February 2009.Soter RS is the worlds most advanced security x-ray system.It is a person x-ray system that combines ultra low radiation with maximum visibility, increasing the level of security operations previous...