Surveillance & Security News for February 2011

 Martijn van Overveld and Michel van Loon accepted the InAVation Award on behalf of Bosch Security SystemsBosch Security Systems' new Vari-directional Array has won the 2011 InAVation award for the most innovative commercial loudspeaker.The prestigious awards are presented annually to global manufacturers introducing commercially available products into the EMEA market. The winners for this year's awards were announced at the InAVation Awards Ceremony held at the Amsterdam RAI Diamond...

 ADT will deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announces that SITA, a premier provider of global information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport industries, chose it to deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2 (T2). T2 opened its doors in November 2010 and has the capacity to...

 GB Monitoring's Operations Director, Tom Smith explained how security provisions should change with the recent times As many local councils are being forced to reduce their CCTV and monitoring budgets, GB Monitoring's Operations Director, Tom Smith, explains why affected businesses need to implement their own security provisions. Many councils across the UK are facing the prospect of having their manned CCTV monitoring stopped due to budget cuts. In many areas the CCTV cameras will stay in...

 The joint venture between CASSIDIAN and L&T will be active in the defence electronics marketCASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation of a joint venture company between L&T and Cassidian, the newly renamed defence and security division of Europe's leading aerospace and defence group - EADS.The joint venture, based in Talegaon near Pune and in B...

 Infinova's outdoor CCTV cameras have been placed throughout the facility to secure operationsInfinova announced that Rompetrol Rafinare SA, Romania's second largest oil company, is using an Infinova fibre optics video system to watch over its multiple facilities inside the 480 hectares (1,186 acres) Rompetrol Rafinare Refinery (formerly called the Petromidia Refinery) in Navodari. Using Infinova outdoor cameras, placed throughout the facility, many with an IP66 rating to protect against th...

 The MOBOTIX solution at Davyhulme uses power over Ethernet and is connected by a meshed radio networkMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation by SeSys Limited, a MOBOTIX Solution Partner, that is recording construction of a new treatment process at Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works. The project uses an innovative process to be constructed by Principal Contractor Black & Veatch that has generated a lot of...

  Basler's advanced IP dome cameras to be showcased at ISC West 2011Basler's new IP Fixed Dome Camera models are equipped with a two-way audio function and with a new multimedia video processor. Basler will exhibit them at the upcoming ISC West show, which is scheduled to take place from April 6 to 8, 2011 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, USA.With the integration of audio functionality, both a microphone for audio recording and speakers as part of a public address system can be con...

 Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives at the 2011 Kick-Off MeetingSamsung Techwin America, a global leader in the video surveillance and security products industry, kicked off the new year with an enthusiastic gathering of Samsung's North American and Latin American sales force January 12th at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives braved the snow and f...

 Six members from the Royal Marines prepared a three course Indian meal for the guests at the fundraising eventOctavian Security got back into its familiar role of guarding the armed forces, as its officers provided the door security for the high profile 40 Commando Royal Marines fundraising event at the Curry Lounge restaurant in Nottingham. Raising money for the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund, six members of 40 Commando took control of the restaurant for the evening to cook a traditional I...

 It will be hard for overseas security integration companies to step into the Chinese market in the next few yearsDespite the big market share held by overseas security equipment brands in the China market, local companies dominate the Chinese security systems integration market and this situation is not forecast to change in the next few years. This is reflected by the lastest research from IMS Research, "The China Market for Security Systems Integration - 2011 Edition."Acco...

 Pivot3® collaborated with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events Pivot3®, Inc., the leading supplier of IP SAN products to the physical security market, has joined together with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events throughout Europe. Arecont Vision is a leading developer of megapixel network cameras and Genetec develops innovative networked security solutions. The combination of these technologies with the Pivo...

 HID Global will demonstrate a variety of solutions based around its award-winning HID on the Desktop solution HID Global , trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, will showcase its advancements in physical access and information access systems at next week's 2011 RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA. With HID Global's recent acquisition of ActivIdentity , a global leader in authentication and credential management, HID is expanding its offering to deliver...

 IDTECK training certifications were awarded to participants and additional achievement awards to companiesIDTECK, a global leader in RFID and Biometrics Access Control, hosted IDTECK training conference to support competitive business activities of its business partners.  This two day event was successfully held on January 16 to 17, 2011 in Dubai.With major business partners from all over the world present, the conference focused on increasing sales and technical capability of partner...

Established in 1895 as a timber mill, Selco has grown from a small family owned business, to a fast growing, highly competitive, and highly respected trade only builders merchant with branches in key locations throughout Britain. Selco has expanded from twelve to twenty-eight branches across the UK, opening six new branches in the last year in major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Nottingham and London. Selco's latest warehouse stores feature comprehensive security, the foundation of which is a...

In 2010 practically the entire Geutebruck video security product range was awarded official Russian ‘OIT' certification confirming its suitability for use in nuclear power stations and other nuclear facilities.  This testing and certification of physical security and safety products for use in the Russian nuclear industry is carried out by the Interdisciplinary Special Training Centre (ISTC) in Obninsk.  Part of Rosatom, the national atomic energy corporation, this institution pr...

 Mirasys' Technology Partner Programme aims to strengthen partner relations through joint marketing activitiesMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced its Technology Partner Programme, offering ‘Standard' and ‘Platinum' level accreditation to new and future technology partners, further enabling comprehensive end-to-end solutions to address the evolving requirements of CCTV infrastructures. Naming Samsung as the...

  IPSA remains wholeheartedly in support of the Security Alliance The recent press release and article from the Chairman of the Joint Security Industry Council (JSIC) has opened the discussion not just for who is providing representation to the Government on licensing, but also long term collaboration by the industry.The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) believes that whilst there is indeed an opportunity for JSIC to be a part of the future of regulation in the UK...

ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI in February 2011Sustaining a period of continuous year-on-year growth since the event's inception in 2004, this year's ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI between 1-3 February. This total represents a 22% increase on last year's figure, and is the highest attendance achieved by any standalone AV tradeshow anywhere in the world.Attendees saw innovations and solutions from 715 exhibitors - including 1...

  An SIA report based on a wide survey has confirmed a large rise in security industry market in the years to comeBusiness confidence among members of the security industry remained high going into 2011, according to a report in the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Quarterly Research Update. The SIA Business Confidence Index, which is based on a survey of 100 CEOs, presidents and other top executives at manufacturing companies that are members of SIA, registered a 74.9 (out of 100...

  CNL will provide integration and information management platform for Georgia Port Authority CNL has been selected by CIBER Inc. to provide the integration and information management  platform for the Georgia Port Authority (GPA). The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) consists of four ports in the Savannah Georgia area. The combination of these ports ensures that the GPA is one of the largest, most efficient and fastest growing single container port in the US. In fa...

 HID is now expanding the RFID and logistics business arena after creating a mark in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has appointed Jason Walden to drive the company's Identification Solutions (IDS) RFID Industry and Logistics business in the UK, Ireland, Benelux and Scandinavia. Walden will be responsible for extending HID's leadership in RFID tagging into the rapidly growing market for solutions that s...

 Scott Francis of AVS was delighted to receive his Apple 3G Ipad, given to him for his recent connection of CCTV contractsScott Francis of AVS was delighted to receive his Apple 3G Ipad, given to him for his recent connection of CCTV contracts. Scott is the latest in a long line of installers who have benefited from this offer over the past few months and the company was delighted to reward him for his continued business.The Ipad is achieved on the basis of 2 new CCTV contracts being connec...

 Commend UK's  range of Intercom products include the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom ClientAt this year's Parkex and Traffex combined exhibitions, Integrated Intercom Solutions provider Commend UK will be showcasing its range of Intercom products including the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom Client.Series WS includes a family of innovative vandal resistant Intercom units that bring together the latest in sound, vision, control and design technology. T...

  SALTO systems submitted a CPD seminar presentation titled Building Security and Access Solutions to RIBA SALTO Systems is a member of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) CPD Providers Network which offers architects and other construction professionals genuine, high-quality CPD (Continuing Professional Development) material.We recently submitted a new CPD seminar presentation titled 'Building Security and Access Solutions' to RIBA and are delighted to announce the semina...

 TeleEye Group's CEO Prof. Cliff Chan from the left received the honor on behalf of the companyTeleEye Group, one of the leading suppliers in advanced video surveillance system, is pleased to receive the 2010 Award of Excellence in Intellectual Capital Management from the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Intellectual Property Department. The award aims to recognize TeleEye's commitment in the Intellectual Capital Management Consultancy Programme.Intellectual Capital Man...

  Nick Brice and Gary Watkin will co-ordinate to provide better results for NHS Manchester  Axis Security - the combined manpower and technology provider - has dramatically increased the volume of business being handled for the NHS Manchester, becoming the sole supplier of electronic systems and managing the Trust's CCTV and Access Control upgrade.Indeed its success has been such that not only has the team been recognized with a national award, but it has also been chosen to...

The Kentucky Exposition Centre is among the top largest public facilities in the country offering close to 1.4 million square feet of indoor space, over 300 acres of outdoor demonstration areas, and park­ing for 19,000 vehicles.Operated by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the facility is home to the century-old Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, and the North American International Livestock Exposition. It also hosts a full schedu...

  LCA Sales Company set to boost Altronix sales across New Jersey and Greater New York City  Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the electronic security industry, announced the appointment of LCA Sales Company of Hawthorne, New York, as its manufacturers' representatives for New Jersey and the greater New York City area effective immediately."LCA Sales Company is a highly respected manufacturer's rep organization, and we are pl...

 Mr Lucas Lee was Overseas Sales & Marketing Director for company's professional security division Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, the company responsible for promoting and supporting Samsung Techwin professional and consumer security equipment and solutions across Europe, Russia and CIS, has appointed Mr. Lucas Lee as its new Managing Director.With a career spanning nearly 20 years within Samsung Techwin, Mr. Lee has headed up the overseas sales and marketing activities of the company...

  G4S Egypt, which has over 5,200 employees across Egypt is working on the present scenario in Egypt G4S, the world's leading security solutions group, has helped repatriate over 1,000 clients from Egypt over the last week via the country's key international transport hubs including airports, ports and country borders. G4S Egypt, which has over 5,200 employees across the country, has been working closely with G4S Risk Management to provide a rapid response service utilising their exper...