Surveillance & Security News for June 2012

Customer: The Absa Group Limited is one of South Africa’s largest financial services groups, offering a complete range of banking and wealth management products and services. Absa Bank's business is primarily in South Africa, and the group has equity holdings in banks in Mozambique and Tanzania. Absa is a subsidiary of Barclays Bank, a major global financial services provider with an extensive international presence in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. Challenge: Absa Bank&rsq...

The client demanded a solution in which the network infrastructure was both sturdy and scalable “The more critical the environment to be protected, the higher the levels of protection and reaction speeds required. This is why we decided to focus on the integration of different technologies on one single platform to guarantee maximum safety and significant scale economies” – Claudio Toaldo – Owner of Sicurtel Requirements Having now completed the const...

With Arecont, identifying athletes was much faster than the usual method of waiting for a paper from the judges Megapixel Camera Captures 'Photo Finishes' at "Karadjordje" Stadium Track and Field Club in Serbia Decides the Results of Close Races with the Help of Arecont Vision Cameras Customer: Vojvodina track and field club is a 145-year-old athletic club in Novi Sad, Serbia, whose athletes often compete successfully at the international level. The club's stadium was upgra...

Arecont Vision's multi-megapixel cameras were the clear choice based on their superior imaging performance, extended coverage capabilities and overall ROI. Arecont Vision Megapixel cameras provide panoramic views of the new Shell Petrol service station located in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa to cover the facility's four pump islands and convenience store. The additional pixels and subsequent resolution these megapixel cameras provide translate into pristine image detail for video surve...

The Etrovision EV8782A 1.3 megapixel outdoor IP bullet camera was installed at the dam Serron Technology Pte. Ltd., Etrovision’s partner in Singapore, was commissioned by the Singapore official water resource agency PUB (Public Utilities Board) to install a wireless HD surveillance system to monitor the crest gate operation of the dam at the Marina Barrage. Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore's 15th reservoir, and the first...

Cornell to be a primary distributor for AIPHONE's NHX-Nurse Call and Series Rescue Assistance system CORNELL is proud to announce a new distribution relationship for two of AIPHONE’s emergency communication systems. AIPHONE has selected CORNELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., a Milwaukee, WI based leader in Emergency Call Systems, to be its primary and preferred distributer for both their NHX-Nurse Call System & their IS Series Rescue Assistance System. AIPHONE, a leader in...

Ocularis-X server software enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams At Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2012, OnSSI is featuring its groundbreaking Ocularis-X technology in a powerful live demonstration. To help celebrate this innovative technology, OnSSI is offering two promotions including a discount for qualified educational institutions and a low-cost upgrade to the latest version of Ocularis. The 2012 Education Promotion provides a 40 per...

eBridge makes it possible to use legacy coax infrastructure with the latest IP video surveillance cameras  Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is showcasing its eBridge line of IP over Coax Adapters at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). Altronix eBridge IP over Coax Adapters provide a high-performance and cost-effective solution to transmit IP video and data over coaxial cable for dis...

The SightLogix perimeter security systems will be integrated by Transdyn SightLogix thermal video analytics systems have been chosen by the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) to protect five large North Hudson River bridges. NYSBA is deploying SightLogix’ video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve more than 1 million Huds...

Itautec instals the first 12,000 Lumidigm fingerprint readers into the ATM network of a Brazilian bank Lumidigm announced recently that it is deploying fingerprint sensors into automated teller machines (ATMs) of one of Brazil’s largest state-owned banks via partners Diebold Brazil, which is supplying the ATMs, and Griaule, a Brazilian-based software company that is providing supporting software. The initial order of more than 3,500 units will replace PINs that bank cust...

NetWay1E is a midspan injector that powers a whole new range of power-hungry IP devices For video surveillance system components that may require PoE of up to 85W, Altronix is showcasing the NetWay1E PoE Midspan here at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). NetWay1E is a midspan injector that expands customers’ capabilities to power a whole new range of power-hungry IP devices and is PoE, PoE+ and LTPoE++ compliant. LTPoE++, typically referred to as PoE++, is a propri...

The changes to the economic climate over the past few years have affected the construction industry as a whole, and the booming casino industry was naturally affected as well. While there are still new casinos being built, overall the scale of construction does not approach the mega-casinos that have dominated the industry for the previous twenty years. Many of the new builds today are smaller casinos with different budgets and requirements of past projects. In addition, existing c...

Both companies have recently announced strategic agreements with Avigilon Corps Security has announced a new agreement with Atec Security, a leading installer of high-end access control and CCTV systems. The arrangement will allow all Atec Security’s clients to benefit from round the clock remote surveillance via the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), the UK’s most advanced facility of its kind. The CMC provides alarm receiving and CCTV monitoring services to customer...

CheckMyCCTV identifies and reports CCTV faults from multiple remote locations CheckMySystems Ltd - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist - has seen enquiries soar by an unprecedented 400%, month-on-month, for its CheckMyCCTV solution thanks to the company's attendance at the recent IFSEC 2012 event in Birmingham, and the associated marketing activity which it engaged in around the show. The key focus for CheckMySystems, as a first time exhibitor at IFSE...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

The University installed a SALTO smart access control system The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) is a world class award winning research and teaching center at Aberystwyth University, Wales. Located on the Penglais and Plas Gogerddan campuses, the venture brings together around 300 research, teaching and support staff to conduct basic, strategic and applied research into biology from the level of genes and other molecules to the impact of clim...

The Ocularis-X technology enables live monitoring and synchronised playback of multiple megapixel camera streams Multi-stream delivery of HD video surveillance images via the cloud is now possible with Ocularis-X from OnSSI. On display at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the award-winning server software enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams from multiple megapixel cameras over limited bandwidth networks such as 3G/4G, broadband an...

MicroPower's Director of Product Management to lead the presentation on wireless IP camera implementations MicroPower Technologies, Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced that the company will participate in an educational session at ESX 2012, being held June 25-29 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Allyn Pon, Director of Product Management, MicroPower Technologies, will lead the...

Eric Zei is promoted to director of national accounts for Honeywell Security Products Americas For personnel announcement sections, Honeywell has made additions to its professional sales and marketing team. Please see below for details: Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. In this role, Rob will focus on the integrated access control and video portf...

At InfoComm 2012, Matrox will provide live demonstrations of its encoder technology Matrox Graphics Inc. introduced Matrox Maevex Series, a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance. The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via...

As part of their CCTV maintenance strategy, retailers are keen to adopt CheckMyCCTV CheckMySystems Ltd - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist – announces a partnership deal with retail security provider CSG UK PLC. The move is designed to dramatically expand the take-up of the company's industry-leading CheckMyCCTV automatic fault-finding solution to several hundred high street outlets operated by some of CSG's major clients. Initial trials,...

Operation of the system was converted from keypad usage to identification key cards Working closely with the client, Morse Watchmans has upgraded and expanded the KeyWatcher® key control and management system at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In addition to expanding the system to include more than 25 key control cabinets, operation of the system was converted from keypad usage to the University’s identification key cards. The cabinets were net...

IMS report covers electronic perimeter security, including sensors, video and non-smart fencing In its newly released report, “World Market for Electronic Perimeter Security Equipment”, IMS Research has found Opgal to be one of the top ten perimeter security equipment providers in the world. US-based IMS Research is the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. The study further names Opgal – a leadin...

Hikvision again remains the No.1 worldwide supplier of DVR products Hikvision - the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions - is proud to announce that IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS) has recently declared Hikvision the No.1 global vendor of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in 2011 (Source: IMS Research’s report “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2012 Edition”). Of special note, this...

IndigoVision partners with SNT srl and Zerotecnica improved security at Villa Devoto IndigoVision has completed a security upgrade at the Villa Devoto, the seat of local government in Sardinia, which is also home to institutional office of the Sardinian President. Working with the RAS (Regione Autonoma Sardegna), IndigoVision partners SNT srl and Zerotecnica improved security at the villa by integrating the existing analog CCTV surveillance system on the perimeter fence, conve...

Lumidigm's readers provide good reads on the first try by viewing the surface and subsurface of fingerprints Lumidigm, working in consort with Itautec, an $800+ million Brazilian manufacturer/integrator of consumer electronics, banking and retail automation and a provider of complete IT services, is now deploying the first 12,000 units of a 33,000-unit ATM network with Lumidigm’s multispectral fingerprint readers for one of Latin America’s largest private banks. Th...

Avigilon's HD system captures video evidence of vehicles, individuals and packages Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that Malca-Amit UK, a leading provider of secure logistical solutions and full operational services for companies dealing with precious commodities, high-valuable goods, and special events, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system at its new UK warehouse and corporate office to p...

Network Rail was keen to improve the overall coverage Reading train station is set to become the first station in the UK to benefit from HD TV quality IP-based surveillance. Network Rail has awarded Certificates of Acceptance to a range of IP cameras from Axis Communications to significantly improve coverage at the station and provide a safer environment for rail staff and customers. Reading station's new IP-based CCTV surveillance system is currently being rolled out as part...

Carroll oversees HID Global’s RF technology privacy and policy initiatives The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference in the security industry, which took place on June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Cent...

Traka anticipates over 50 prisons to have installed the new key management system by 2015 Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has secured a £5 million, four-year national call-off contract with the Ministry of Justice to provide UK public sector prisons with secure biometric key and radio management systems. Most prisons currently use a manual dispensing and depositing system to manage prison keys and radios. Traka’s new system means keys wil...