Surveillance & Security News for January 2016

As industry consolidation continues, we can expect a number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the next several months, but the first M&A story of 2016 is a whopper. This week, Johnson Controls and Tyco have announced their merger into one company with annual revenue of $32 billion. The new Johnson Controls will be almost a direct reflection of one of the industry’s biggest trends – the move toward technology convergence and smart buildings. Johnson Controls has previousl...

Thermal cameras let security professionals see intruders clearly in total darkness, and through smoke, dust, and light fog Affordable, high-performance thermal security cameras have revolutionised the video security industry. Their flexibility, performance, and low total cost of ownership have made them viable security imaging solutions for a broader range of applications than ever imagined. Case in point: Brigham Young University is now using thermal security cameras to...

With the FC-309 model, the system is able to detect a fire overheating area of 1m2 in a range of 2,500 meters Every year again, stories about wildfires in Spain and other southern European countries make newspaper headlines. In the summer of 2012 for example, much of Spain's countryside was left tinder-dry by a prolonged heat wave, resulting in major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera, in the Canary Islands. Be it because of human neglig...

The FLIR thermal cameras together with Aimetis Symphony analytics drastically reduces the number of false alarms Solarpack is a multinational integrated management company focusing on electricity generation projects in the field of solar photovoltaic energy and is specialized in the development, financing, construction, operation and management of these projects. Controlling a large area where high valuable equipment is deployed all over the site, is not an easy task and i...

FLIR cameras provide crisp high contrast video footage regardless of lighting and in all weather conditions Solar power is becoming increasingly popular and more and more solar power plants are installed every year, but solar panels are a costly and vulnerable commodity. Good security is therefore a must, but more often than not these parks are located in isolated areas, making perimeter protection a challenge. To protect their investment many solar park owners opt for a secur...

FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras help to make sure that no threat goes undetected Munich Airport, officially named Franz Josef Strauss Airport, is located 28 km northeast of Munich, Germany. Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic (34.5 million in 2008), after Frankfurt International Airport. It is the 7th largest in Europe and ranks number 28 on the list of busiest airports worldwide. Within just a few years, Munich Airpo...

FLIR cameras contain Vanadium Oxide detector and produce excellent image on which the smallest of details can be seen A big sign, stating: “Diamond theft hurts us all – Don’t do it”, is one of the first things visitors see when they arrive at the small airport of Oranjemund, Namibia. Oranjemund, meaning mouth of the Orange River is situated in the far south western corner of Namibia. The town was established in 1936, following the discovery of diamonds...

FLIR Photons cameras produce crisp thermal image on which the smallest of details can be seen The London Eye Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Empire State, Sydney its Opera House, Rome the Coliseum and London has the London Eye. An extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city. The world's largest cantilevered observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! The London Eye stands on the south bank of...

Due to the longer range you can use thermal cameras to monitor inaccessible areas that are difficult to cover with CCTV cameras With its state of the art technical infrastructure, perfect access to international transit routes and its proximity to key suppliers and financial markets, it is no wonder that many of the world’s leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies have set up facilities in Industriepark Höchst, near Frankfurt. The industrial park facilitate...

The extremely detailed high contrast thermal images allow easy and reliable intruder detection FLIR thermal imaging cameras have proved to be a premium security solution for companies throughout the world. One company that utilizes thermal imaging cameras from FLIR to secure its premises is the well-known watchmaker Fossil. To secure its European headquarters – located near Grabenstätt, Germany – Fossil opted for FLIR thermal imaging security cameras. &ldq...

FLIR cameras make video images from heat, letting security operators see clearly in total darkness and in poor weather Introduction The Port of Portland services over 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for over 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo. A complex of four marine terminals, the Port processes a diverse mix of cargo including bulk, breakbulk, containers, and automobiles. Terminal operations continue night and day, and all year round, so the security infrastructu...

BSIA will be given the opportunity to test and comment on the findings of the SIA review before publication The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has accepted an invitation by the Home Office to become a member of the Challenge Group that will help to steer the direction of the review of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) commencing in January 2016. Security Industry Authority Review The SIA’s review was launched via a Written Ministerial Statement (W...

Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that its Optera range of panoramic cameras as well as Spectra Enhanced high-speed PTZ domes are now compatible with the latest version of the Genetec, Inc. Security Center, 5.3 (SR3). This collaboration reflects Pelco’s continuing commitment to provide fully integrated, robust solutions. “This certification and integration gives our joint customers two more options for clear, state-of-the-art video images,” said Jonathan Lewit, Di...

Johnson Controls and Tyco announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, will combine with Tyco, a global fire and security provider, to create the leader in building products and technology, integrated solutions and energy storage. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, Johnson Controls shareholders will own approximately 56 percent o...

Many people who decide to run, hide or fight during an active shooter event survive. John Matthews, a decorated law enforcement veteran and nationally known public safety consultant, studies this premise in his 2013 book: Mass Shootings: Six Steps to Survival. “To survive, you have to be mentally prepared,” Matthews says. “You have to know what to do the minute the first shots ring out.” For his book, Matthews researched 60 mass shootings that occurred between 1980 and...

LTV complements the powerful, high-resolution Full HD Analog series with a new box camera for indoor and outdoor surveillance – the company is responding to the increasing demand of professional, high-resolution HD systems in video surveillance. Cost-Effective Cheap in purchasing, the new model LTV-CTE-420 00 provides video images in 2 megapixels 1080p high quality resolution. The new camera model is convincing through a favorable price as well as its extensive range of functions for use...

DHF member companies will be attending the safety diploma training scheme courses which are to be held throughout 2016 The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has accelerated its drive to raise industry standards by announcing a significant expansion to its Safety Assured training program. Personnel from all DHF member companies which manufacture, install and maintain industrial doors and garage doors will be attending the DHF safety diploma training scheme courses which are...

SMART4 provides earliest warning of fire conditions, while minimizing inconvenience of unwanted alarms Introduction With the number of unwanted alarms reaching intolerable levels, Calderdale Royal Hospital installed technology from Notifier by Honeywell to solve the problem and create a state-of-the-art fire detection system. Calderdale Royal Hospital is a modern center of excellence that first opened its doors to patients in April 2001, after becoming one of the country&rsq...

Kent CCTV has also enabled the school to distribute multiple video inputs by implementing an HDMI over IP solution Leading systems integrator Kent CCTV & Data Limited has completed a major project to secure the gates, buildings and assets of one of the UK’s oldest and most highly-regarded independent girl’s schools - The Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton, near London. Preventing Unauthorized Access Kent CCTV was called in by the school’s head of tec...

Subsequent to the release of its latest H.265/HEVC surveillance solutions, VIVIOTEK is proud to announce that its H.265 3-Megapixel network cameras now are seamlessly integrated with the unified security platform, Genetec™ Security Center 5.4. Through this strategic partnership, users of Genetec™ Security Center 5.4 are now able to enjoy the most efficient bandwidth and storage-saving solutions available by adopting VIVOTEK’s self-developed Smart Stream II technology and the H....

27 FLIR thermal imaging cameras have been installed to protect the 9 kilometres long perimeter The last year’s environmental awareness has increased drastically. Instead of relying on fossil or nuclear energy only for generating electricity, renewable energies have come into play. It is generated from natural resources such as wind, water, tides, geothermal heat and solar energy. One of the main solar plants in Spain is the Abertura Solar Park. It represents an investmen...

TeleEye video analytics seamlessly integrates with FLIR thermal imaging security cameras at the solar farms Solar power is hot in South Africa. With the construction of two new solar farms in the Northern Cape Province in 2012, PV specialist Tenesol started another of the many renewable energy projects that are popping up in South Africa. To protect its valuable solar panel assets against unwanted intruders, Tenesol called upon security specialist TeleEye, a firm believer in t...

Six FLIR SR-313 thermal imaging cameras are installed to cover all of the land that comes with the estate All over the world the perimeters of industrial parks, airports and harbors are being protected with the help of thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems, but the security solution big companies choose to protect their assets can be used for home security as well. Extremely affordable, maintenance free and environmentally friendly, FLIR thermal imaging cameras can be the...

The airport used FLIR Sentry II and ThermoVision Sentry II thermal imaging systems to upgrade security system SAGAT Turin airport in Italy recently decided to increase its security even further by installing FLIR Systems thermal imagers. The airfield lies next to a military facility and the problem had been to detect intrusion along the 9 km long perimeter fence in darkness, haze and fog. Even though the fence gives an alarm when someone is trying to get through, it has often...

FLIR thermal imaging cameras are pivotal pieces of equipment for effective traffic signal control and road monitoring As the amount of cars on our roads is perpetually increasing, the demand for accurate traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems is rising correspondingly. Such systems need to operate 24/7, without pause. CCTV cameras are often used for this purpose, but these cameras have severe limitations when it comes to nighttime operation. They are also subj...

The campaign has garnered international attention from security trade media in the United States Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, has received global accolades for “Heist On Cam,” its interactive, Web-based advertising campaign, launched in 2015. The campaign has garnered international attention from security trade media in the United States, and has secured prestigious advertising awards from programmes across Europe. Solving Mystery...

Also on show at Canon stand 10C14 will be V6, the latest version of Wavestore VMS and its ‘Better Together’ Partner Programme Wavestore will be supporting Canon at SICUR 2016, providing opportunity for both companies to demonstrate how deep integration between their respective camera and open platform Video Management Software (VMS) solutions can unlock the full potential of new and existing security systems. “At Sicur 2016 we will be showcasing V6, the late...

The Khipu and Pulse Secure integration helps public sector customers simplify management and improve security Khipu Networks, an award winning Cyber Security Company has integrated support for Pulse Secure Next Generation Secure Access solutions within its KARMA pro-active monitoring service currently used by a growing number of private and public sector organizations to help simplify the delivery of support and managed IT services. Khipu Automated Remote Monitoring Applicati...

Bromium will deliver zero-day protection and forensic threat analysis to businesses and governments worldwide Bromium®, Inc., the pioneer of threat isolation to prevent data breaches, and NTT Com Security, a global information security and risk management organization, recently announced a strategic global partnership to deliver Bromium’s complete endpoint protection solution to businesses and governments worldwide, delivering zero-day protection and forensic thr...

Digital India will be highlighted at the conference sessions, which will focus on technology evolution to new services The Digital India mission of the Government of India aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. The objective is for all government services to be made available to the public, and to improve the ease of doing business in India for domestic as well as international organizations. Redefining Paradigms Of Service Deliver...