Surveillance & Security News for February 2010

 The trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition CentreIntersec Thailand, Asia's professional security and safety trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September 2010 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This biennial event is organized by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd is the newly formed...

 Broadband Wireless Access connects all remote workers and equipment to the main headquartersThe Dead Sea Works (DSW) is a company located in one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in the world. But conditions are tough with extreme temperatures in and around the Dead Sea varying wildly from -5°C to +60°C throughout the year.As the lowest point on earth, the level of salt and other minerals in the air means that a new car lasts for only three years before being sold for sc...

  Arecont Vision is planning to drive megapixel products in Europe Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology has announced the addition of Duncan Cooke and Martin Cowley to further expand on its sales growth in Europe. Both Mr. Cooke and Mr. Cowley bring years of technology and industry sales experience to Arecont Vision, further strengthening the company's presence in Europe and a stronger emphasis on the security market in the...

 Milestone will provide XProtect software support for Honeywell's IP product offeringsMilestone Systems, a leading developer of open platform XProtect IP video management software, has announced it has signed a Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP) agreement with Honeywell. Milestone will provide XProtect software support for Honeywell's IP product offerings to fulfill the growing market demand for IP surveillance solutions.Honeywell is an established leader in the security ind...

 The theme of the Technology Road Show will be ‘Complete IP Solution' Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is teaming up with alliance partners Arecont Vision and Pivot3 for a traveling Technology Road Show to be held across the country this year. Arecont Vision is a leading manufacturer of megapixel cameras and Pivot3 produces powerful storage solutions for optimal surveillance systems. Coupled with the Milestone XProtect™ software, thes...

  NUUO, together with AXIS and Mobotix IP cameras, were installed in 70 Albania election voting stationsIn June 2009, the Albanian government held a political election. Prior to the election, a surveillance system had been installed by system integrator--SHINE with the important mission of achieving public credibility and preventing election irregularities. There are 70 voting stations in Albania, and the surveillance system needed to monitor and record the process of the ballot castin...

  Specialists from Panasonic visited Luckley-Oakfield School to learn about technology in UK schoolsBusiness technology specialists from Panasonic recently visited Luckley-Oakfield School, Berkshire to learn about technology in UK Schools.Linda Stephens from the School Economics department had been instrumental in helping the global brand develop products for the UK market by testing future designs and sharing insights with Panasonic's European Development Team.Linda, the Head of Econo...

  To obtain complete security on sites night time surveillance must factor as high priority Today, the challenge to video surveillance professionals is to make sure that the CCTV video footage is effective on a 24/7 basis throughout the year. Securing an area during the daytime is one thing. But what happens during the night? And in weather conditions like fog, rain and snow? What can be detected if the sun blinds CCTV cameras? Flir Systems explains.As CCTV systems be...

The new members will aim at driving sales across Xtralis' ADPRO range and management technologiesXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, has announced two new key appointments to strengthen its UK sales team.Richard Lee has joined as Business Development Manager for the UK, while Steve Wilbraham has returned to Xtralis as Regional Sales Manager for the South. In addition to raising the profile of Xtralis within the UK Security Industr...

  Axis reports 17 percent growth of net sales in surveillance products in 2009President Ray Mauritsson comments:The year ended with high activity on the market for installation of network video products, which resulted in a strong close to the year for Axis. Axis reported net sales of SEK 2,301 M (1,975) for 2009, which delivered growth of 17 percent for the year.All regions showed positive growth of over 30 percent in the fourth quarter. The strong close to the year is...

 This global initiative will give end-users more flexibility in designing IP video security systemsHoneywell has announced the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, a group of global security manufacturers that will collaborate to increase interoperability between third-party IP systems and help businesses more easily secure and protect their facilities. As part of the initiative, Honeywell will work with security manufacturers to integrate their IP cameras and systems with its flagship...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies supplied two single and one double steel doorsets. (Photograph courtesy of off-site specialist Yorkon.)Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has broken its own timescale record in supplying Martin Roberts steel doorsets to off-site specialist Yorkon for a project to help the flood-hit community of Workington in Cumbria.With both vehicle and pedestrian bridges over the river Derwent swept away during the flooding, the town was effectively cut in two. Work...

 Two thousand Hikvision DS-8000HCI-S Series Network DVRs are in use in Ziraat Bank branches and ATMsWith branches and ATMs located in over 2,000 different locations in the 81 provinces of Turkey, Ziraat Bank is the largest in the country and offers congenial, high-quality service to a million and a half customers every day. Due to a high level of cash flow as well as large numbers of customers coming through the branches daily, a rigorous and reliable surveillance system was requi...

 Axis Security provides an around-the clock presence at the centre with patrolling and monitoring CCTVAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, is protecting visitors and staff at Woking's Peacocks Shopping Centre. Comprising half a million sq ft of retail and leisure space, the centre is home to a mix of 72 retailers, six cinemas, two theatres and five main anchor stores.With an average footfall of 170,000 per week and a catchment of 66...

  Optelecom announces a restructuring of  its sales team to encourage focus and growth in its global regionsOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® IP surveillance solutions, has announced it will restructure its sales team to support focus and growth in its global regions. Fabien Haubert has been promoted to the role of Senior Sales Director - Europe, Middle East and Africa. Chuck Queri has been promoted to the position of Senior Sales Director...

 SCM Microsystems and Bluehill ID AG combine their respective access and identification businessesSCM Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange, and Bluehill ID AG, a leading provider of automatic identification and RFID technologies, products, services and solutions, have announced that the transaction to combine their respective businesses has closed. Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, SCM made...

 Samsung Techwin has recruited Richard Roberts and Belinda Cartwright to the technical support teamBelinda Cartwright has been appointed European Technical Support Administrator and Richard Roberts as a Technical Engineer.Commenting on the appointments, Gary Fletcher-Moore, European Technical Manager for the professional security products division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd said: "I am very pleased to welcome Belinda and Richard to the team. We launched over forty new...

  Over 700 security companies will be exhibiting at Asian Securitex 2010 this June in Hong Kong Co-locating with Asian Building Interiors 2010, Asian Building Technologies 2010 and Asian Elenex 2010, the biennial tradeshow is branded as Build4Asia - the most comprehensive 4-in-1 sourcing platform in Asia. It will employ the largest ever exhibition space of 12,000 sqm and bring together the well-known manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, architects, contractor...

IFSEC India has proved to be a success with over 10,000 security professionals in attendance from around the world With 11,447 security professionals from all over the globe descending on Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, the third IFSEC Indiahas proved to be the most successful yet with 25% more attendees than in 2008. Opened by the Chief Minister of Delhi Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, IFSEC India 2009 was packed with more than 220 internationally renowned exhibitors and hours of unp...

 The video demonstrates how the network cameras use thermal imaging to detect people and incidentsAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market and the first company to offer customers full-featured thermal network cameras for surveillance, has produced a video following the launch of the AXIS Q1910 and AXIS 1910-E Thermal Network Cameras this month. The video demonstrates how the network cameras use thermal imaging to detect people and incidents in compromised l...

  Avigilon is among the top 25 companies in British Columbia with the greatest potential for revenue growth Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce that the company has been named to Rocket Builders' 2010 "Ready to Rocket" list. The annual list names the top 25 privately held BC companies that are best positioned to capitalize on the 2010 technology sector trends that will lead them to...

  Ron Rothman has been named president of Honeywell Security GroupHoneywell has announced that Ron Rothman has been named president of Honeywell Security Group. Rothman will report to Roger Fradin, president and CEO of Automation and Control Solutions.In his new role, Rothman now leads the global security business, a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of electronic security technology protecting millions of homes, businesses and government facilities. Since 200...

 The seminar will be held on 18th February at University of Birmingham (9am - 1pm)Plustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, will host its third half-day seminar discussing network security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications on Thursday, 18th February at University of Birmingham (9am - 1pm).Improvements in technologies for recording and transmission have opened up several revenue opportunities for mobile video surveillance dev...

 The event will enable you to discover how to optimize your offshore defence against pirates and kidnappersThere is under a month left until Arena International's Global Asset Security: Oil and Gas conference. The event will enable you to discover how to optimize your offshore defence against pirates and kidnappers through the latest technology in detection, response and prevention. Enabling you to protect your facility and staff. At the conference you will learn from industry experts inclu...

The BSIA announces the winners of the Annual Security Personnel Awards 2010 The regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2010 have been announced.The awards recognize the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country. The awards are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best Use of Technology and Best Team.James K...

 Panasonic plans to change the trade name to Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.Following the announcement earlier in 2009 that reported Panasonic's decision to merge the business operations of Panasonic System Solutions, Panasonic Communications Company Ltd and Document Solutions to become Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE), Panasonic can provide the following European update.Simon Wright, Deputy Managing Director of PSNE, explains the advantages of the merger which is aimed at conver...

 The first course will be offered as part of the ISC West Education Conference in Las Vegas March 23-24Security professionals who want to learn more about project management but are not ready to take the Security Industry Association's Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) course can now attend a new introductory programme.SIA's new two-day Introduction to Security Project Management presents students with the basic concepts and tools needed to manage electronic security projects effect...