Surveillance & Security News for July 2015

What does it take to be a success in the rapidly expanding home automation sector? For large and small security companies, making the jump from providing traditional security services to enabling the new Smart Home means dealing with competition. Security Firms v/s Cable And Telco Giants The market is filled with providers of all kind who want a piece of the action. In addition to security companies, cable and telco giants have all rolled out a home automation platform – usually on top o...

The event to feature the latest UAV technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world The Commercial UAV Show takes place 20-21 October 2015 at the ExCel, London. It’s a conference and exhibition featuring the latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world. Successful Case Studies At The Event As UAV technology becomes more advanced and accessible, the potential applications a...

The event welcomes professionals who seek a deeper understanding of business opportunities available in the IP-enabled world We are very excited to announce new big names who confirmed to speak at All-over-IP Expo 2015, to be held in Moscow on November 18–19. Inspirational keynote hours delivered by security, video surveillance, identity management, access control, network and storage experts set the standard for the educational sessions this year. Eric Fullerton,...

Raytec lighting expert David Lambert (MD Joint) will discuss how to use the wide angle illuminators to make 360° CCTV successful With recent trends in 360° CCTV and developments in PTZ domes and multi-sensor cameras covering a large area, challenge of achieving high-quality images from these cameras at night is now faced. In this webinar, Raytec lighting expert David Lambert (MD joint) will discuss how to use Raytec’s new Panoramic Ultra wide angle illuminators...

The new range of illuminators provide wide angle 180° illumination to generate images at night, at distances up to 150m & beyond Launched at IFSEC, Raytec’s new range of Panoramic Ultra Infra-Red illuminators went down a storm. The new range of illuminators is designed for all PTZ domes, wide angle and multi-sensor cameras covering a large area. It provides powerful wide angle 180° illumination to allow these cameras to generate outstanding images at night, a...

Exhibitors will present comprehensive range of technologies and services including aircraft solutions, security, airport IT & more inter airport Europe 2015, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design and Services, takes place from 6 – 9 October 2015 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. For its 20th show anniversary the exhibition has further grown. A third hall has been added for the first time in the long history of the exhibition...

Check out our recent interview with Scott Schafer at IFSEC 2015 hereScott Schafer of Arecont Vision is outspoken about the limitations of standard resolution/VGA video cameras. The megapixel camera company’s Executive Vice President says standard resolution and analog video cameras are the “most toxic asset” at end user companies because they produce the least value for the money. Megapixel video cameras, like those made by Arecont Vision, are much more cost-effective, says Sch...

SALTO’s card-based electronic access control system secures some 100 doors Discovering you can do so much more with what you already have is something Barcelona's Conservatori del Liceu has just put into practice with the successful integration of its SALTO smart access control system and the ASIMUT scheduling, room booking and event management software for schools of music and performing arts. The Conservatori del Liceu, located in a modern seven storey building in the...

The new office space gives ISONAS the opportunity to continue its growth path and expand its workforce ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company has moved its corporate headquarters to a larger facility on July 1st. The new office space gives ISONAS the opportunity to continue its growth path and expand its workforce. ISONAS will now be able to nearly double its employees and significantly increase the rate of in-hou...

Open Options makes key appointments to accommodate continued growth in the competitive security market Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has promoted key management personnel and has added new team members to accommodate continued growth and success in the competitive security market. “Open Options has changed dramatically over the last 18 years and we have positioned ourselves in the access control market for strong continued growth,”...

Boon Edam Inc., the leading manufacturer of security entrance solutions in North America, recently announced that four Tourlock 180+90 security revolving doors have been installed at the headquarters of the largest public utility services in Medellin, Colombia. The doors were installed following very specific technical requirements at Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM). Installing Tourlock 180+90 EPM is a government-owned institution where thousands of people...

The Stadium Tour is Tri-Ed’s new training/expo/customer appreciation program TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to unveil its newest Training/Expo/Customer Appreciation program: The U.S.A. Stadium Tour! At these special training events, TRI-ED and its vendor partners welcome customers to take part in a day of networking, demonstrations & trainings, an expo, and a night out at the ballgame. The Batting Order: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th 12PM - 6:20 PM TRAININGS | 3PM EXPO | 5P...

Today, the once crime-ridden area of Los Angeles is a flourishing shopping and tourist mecca Los Angeles struggled with a rising crime rate. Constant crime plagued the historic area with its well-known tourist attractions, which include TCL Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame. Criminal activity ranged from major to minor, from felonies to prostitution, public drunkenness, trespassing, vandalism, theft and on and on. Time and budget constraints had forced local police officer...

New notification appliances from Silent Knight provide code-required low-frequency output Just before the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) World Safety Conference and Expo, June 22-25 in Chicago, Honeywell unveiled new solutions and features designed to boost life safety and provide more intuitive installations. S3 Series Control/Communicator A “virtual press conference” unveiling the announcements was kicked off by Beth Welch, manager of publi...

ProTrans has realized considerable benefits from integrating the Milestone open platform with ISONAS Pure IP “Because we have more than 250,000 square feet and handle so many valuable pieces and parts, we wanted both high definition cameras and synchronization between the video and the access control. The systems integrator I worked with introduced us to Milestone and ISONAS, and together we deployed a solution with the two technologies integrated that offers us much bet...

The award is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently issued a call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The Lippert Award, as it’s known in the security industry, is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. In Memory Of George R. Lippert The award is na...

SALTO Systems provide everything the college wanted, and offered the best return on investment (ROI) Bunbury Catholic College is proud of its status as one of the leading co-educational high schools in Western Australia, and comes from the Marist and Mercy orders and formed after the amalgamation of St Francis Xavier’s College (Marist Brothers) and St Josephs College (Mercy Sisters) in 1973. Today the College continues this tradition to provide a catholic secondary...

LOCKEN, leading developers of cable free access control, whose unique solution concentrates on power, intelligence and communication in one smart key, has announced the addition of the CyberKey® Vault 20S to its innovative solution. Secure Up To 20 Rechargeable Ddigital Keys Based on Cyberlock technology, the Vault 20S brings additional value to LOCKEN’s solution in environments where it is more appropriate or advantageous to keep the keys in a centralized location. The vault prevent...

iCAM7100 time and attendance solution identifies employees based on the unique characteristics of the iris Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced its iCAM7100 time and attendance solution has been installed at the Ingenio Azucarero Injiboa sugar mill, in San Vicente, El Salvador. The privately owned company is one of the Central American country’s largest sugar mills. iCAM7100 Time & Attendance Solution All permanent and tempor...

Reiner will be responsible for growing Siklu’s marketing activities as well as developing its product lines Siklu, the leading millimeter-wave company, is proud to announce that Ruth Reiner, former VP of Business Development and Marketing at Tyto Care Ltd., has recently joined Siklu’s innovative team as its Director of Product Management & Marketing. Reiner will be responsible for growing Siklu’s marketing activities as well as developing its product lin...

Many security dealers and installers are expanding their offerings to include home automation equipment The growth of home automation and “smart home” technology has created a unique opportunity for security companies of all kinds. With security systems already in about 20 percent of American homes, many security dealers and installers are expanding their offerings to include home automation equipment. Internet Connected Devices After all, why just offer monitori...

When it comes to protecting buildings and property, traditional methods of security—such as structural barriers, security guards, and security cameras—have their limitations.  Advanced laser scanning technology can overcome many of these limitations and provide a safe, reliable, and easy-to-use solution. Overview Of Laser Scanning Technology Laser scanning technology for building security applications utilizes the time-of-flight method, in which a sensor em...

When video analytics first emerged in the security industry about a decade ago, there were high hopes it would instantly transform the landscape of video surveillance. Problem was, the technology was not mature and, in essence, was oversold as far as its capabilities. Analytics such as heat mapping, directional and license plate recognition technology have improved, lending themselves to applications beyond security and into the realm of actionable business intelligence Integra...

Axis IP cameras and Axxon Intellect platform allowed building a flexible, efficient system for protecting the business center Berezka Business Center is a hub of activity in southwest Moscow. With its large size and modern facilities, the Berezka complex offers customers a wide range of high-quality products and services. Challenge Berezka Business Center features a stylish interior, excellent service, and careful attention to utilities and comforts. This made it essential t...

Gallagher will demonstrate T20 Terminal with Alarms, Controller 6000 starter kits, and Command Centre v7.30 As Security Exhibition and Conference returns to Melbourne to celebrate its 30th birthday, long-time exhibitor and R&D heavy-weight, Gallagher are gearing up to display their latest security technology releases. Visitors to the Gallagher stand, located at G2, can expect to see demonstrations of the T20 Terminal with Alarms, Controller 6000 Starter Kits, and Command C...

Higher, faster, further is the order of the day and our market is no exception. For this reason, Geutebruck is now adding two powerful devices to its G-Scope/8000 Expert Servers: The G-Scope/8000-IP16SAS with its integrated RAID system can accommodate up to 16 hard drives. The integrated RAID controller can not only control the internal RAID systems, it can also manage up to 15 G-Scope/8000-JB16 type external JBODs (HDD enclosure), each with up to 16 hard drives. Database sizes of 256 TB can be...

The new p25 6MP model is equipped with the brand-new 6-Megapixel Moonlight sensor technology, providing best low-light performance to cope with every indoor situation. The p25 represents with all included MOBOTIX features and the MOBOTIX VMS MxMC, one of the most attractive security solutions in the market. Manual Pan/Tilt Functionality The new p25 is a ceiling camera with a manual pan/tilt functionality providing full installation flexibility. Equipped with a telephoto lens, the p25 can be di...

A specialist in reliable and versatile access-control solutions for over 35 years, Stanley Security’s PAC has launched the new PAC 212 two-door stand-alone controller. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications, the PAC 212 is built around the PAC 500 controller series and offers many of the standard features associated with this range. Designed to offer a versatile solution and cater for different applications, the PAC 212 allows for up to 2,000 users to be administered vi...

Tavcom is providing foundation and advanced CCTV training programs for installation and service engineers in Dubai Tavcom reports that it has successfully completed specialist CCTV training for 1,000 students attending the International Centre for Security & Safety (ICSS) at the Dubai Police Academy. The International Centre for Security and Safety plays a significant role in the strengthening of the skills of Dubai nationals, as well as local and contracted personnel of...

GJD, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of innovative lighting products, recently announced its external Clarius® LT economy Infra-Red illuminator range. Offering powerful lighting, a long lifespan and minimum maintenance all at an unbeatable cost, the Clarius® LT is unrivalled where professional monitoring is required. In addition to providing strong economic benefits, energy efficiency and ultra-low power consumption there are many other major benefits includ...