Surveillance & Security News for March 2010

SALTO Systems supplied access control products and stand-alone locks using RFID Mifare cardsThe Theatre Royal Stratford East opened in 1884, and since then it has undergone many changes including the restoration of its beautiful Victorian-era auditorium to provide seating for up to 460 people on three levels. The refurbishment project provided the theatre with both technical facilities and public areas fit for the 21st century.Its latest upgrade plan is to improve security in key areas of the bu...

The flexible XS4 solution can easily grow to meet any ongoing security requirements at The Cavell CentrePeterborough's new mental health unit, The Cavell Centre, has installed a SALTO XS4 access control system to provide advanced security management. The hospital awarded the contract to local approved SALTO business partner, Turentek Ltd. Located on the grounds of the Edith Cavell Hospital site, which will eventually be called the Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, The Cavell Centre is part of the...

In Lok Ma Chau, five PZ6122 PTZ Cameras with enclosures are used for outdoor surveillanceMissionHong Kong is one of the world's busiest ports, as well as one of the most dynamic business, capital and is governed under a "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement by the People's Republic of China. Between the two territories, a number of checkpoints have been set up by the government for travellers. Two of the busiest of these checkpoints are Lok Ma Chau in Hong Kong's Frontier Closed Area...

Video surveillance system by Dallmeier ensures undiluted gambling entertainment at the CasinoThe charm of the twenties serves as the setting for high rollers at the Casino Locarno. The casino takes its guests back in time and invites them to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the roaring twenties. A state-of-the-art video surveillance system by German CCTV/IP expert Dallmeier ensures undiluted gambling entertainment.Since 2003, the Casino Locarno has been offering Grands Jeux in an e...

Hommax will now be the authorized strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in SpainHikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced a new partnership with Spain's leading distributor of electronic security products, Hommax Sistemas S.A. Hommax will now be the authorized strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in Spain."Based on our long experience, over 30 years, in the video surveillance sector,...

Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industryMarch Networks® is pleased to welcome Luigi Portaluri to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Sales for the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations. Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, primarily focused on developing public and private sector accounts, as well as leading sales and support channels. During his career, he has overse...

IndigoVision's surveillance systems are employed across 20 different market sectorsIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues by 12% to £12.0m ($18.0m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2010, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.8m). Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "These results are encouraging in a challen...

Samsung plans to introduce several new products including DSP and IP cameras and access control solutions There will be a "new" Samsung exhibiting at ISC West this year resulting from the consolidation of the Samsung Electronics and Samsung Techwin product lines. The company - officially known as Samsung Techwin America - is headed by a new management team of professionals with proven reputations in the professional security industry. Leading the team is Frank DeFina - a forme...

Ultracker Technology is a Taiwan designer and manufacturer dedicated to stand-alone DVRUltracker Technology, a Taiwan professional designer and manufacturer dedicated to stand-alone DVR, with 10 years worldwide experience and great R&D capability of designing FPGA chips, provides H.264 high performance image compression and best image at SXGA Resolution (1280x1024) on a large DVI/VGA screen that you have ever seen on a DVR.This year, they are pleased to introduce you to their...

Lincoln Park Airport uses twelve VIVOTEK SD7151 network camerasMissionLincoln Park Airport is a 200-acre privately-owned public use airport located two miles north of Lincoln Park, New Jersey. With updated homeland security guidelines, the airport recently received state funding to obtain new security cameras. The winner of this project was Lincoln Technology, LLC, a local CCTV surveillance and computer & small electronics repair company located in Lincoln Park, Morris County, NJ near the ai...

Through the IP7161 cameras connected to the prison alert system, the administrator can monitor each ward 24/7MissionIn any country, a prison is a location that demands the utmost in security control. For the Shandong (China) 4th prison administration, due to the limited number of prison guards and the expanse of area requiring coverage, the major challenge was how to monitor all areas of the prison at all times. Upon consulting with Poseidon Technology Ltd., VIVOTEK's distributor in China, the m...

CBC's Ganz C-Allview PTZ CCTV domes were installed at the car parksLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has teamed up with electronic security installer IC2 CCTV and wireless communications specialist 802 Global to protect ‘park-and-ride' car parks for a local authority in Kent. Maidstone Borough Council, which operates the park-and-ride facilities, has also successfully used the cameras to reduce the number of vehicles entering the town centre, improve the local environmen...

The refurbishment of the Theatre allowed it to move to an IP based CCTV solutionThe Belgrade Theatre was the first civic theatre to be built after the war and was opened in March 1958 as part of a large-scale re-development of the City of Coventry. Now an English heritage grade II listed building, the Belgrade Theatre took its name in recognition and thanks for a gift of timber from the Yugoslav city of Belgrade that was used in the construction of the auditorium. Holding 866 seats in its two-ti...

 Mr Forman makes an important contribution through his involvemen with numerous charitable organizationsMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, announced that Alan Forman will receive the charity's first annual "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award." The Award will be presented to Mr. Forman, President of Altronix, at a special cocktail reception on March 25th, during ISC West in Las...

Mr. Millet determined to further OnSSI's growth in the surveillance industryOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is pleased to announce that Yoav Millet has joined the organization as COO/CFO. Mr. Millet will employ his talents and experience in growth and change management to enhance OnSSI's financial, operational and business strategies as it continues to assert itself as the industry leader in surveillance technology."Yoav has a wealth of experience helping companies evolve int...

The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras provide complete security solutionsMango DSP, Inc - the leading developer and manufacturer of analytic ready, DSP based intelligent video servers announced that the company joined the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) to support global standardization for networked video. The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras powered by MATE's video content analysis algorithms, provides complete security solu...

The REDWALL Partnership Programme is the solution to  installer's difficulties with false alarms The REDWALL Partnership Programme has been credited as the solution to one installer's difficulties with false alarm activations.Stoke-based Security Services has been specifying REDWALL detectors on sites for some time, but in the last year made the switch to REDWALL V and has noticed a significant reduction in false alarms.Technical Operations Manager, Tony Zicari believes the techno...

PoE enabled IP surveillance infrastructure is both cost efficient and easy to maintain for system administratorsACTi Corporation, a leading provider of unified solution for IP surveillance, and ZyXEL Communication, the leading broadband access solutions provider, announced that ZyXEL PoE switches and ACTi IP surveillance equipments have been jointly tested to deliver a comprehensive IP surveillance.The ZyXEL PoE switches allow power to be supplied over CAT5 Ethernet cables, and thus eliminate th...

Visual Verification security service is actively protecting clients' premises in UK 24 hours a dayAfter an amazing period of monitoring, the Control Room has reported eleven arrests in only 72 hours. During late February, intruders were apprehended across four different premises; three intruders were arrested in the West Midlands attempting to steal brass fittings, one person was arrested at an Industrial Estate in Worcester, one person was arrested at a Railway Station in the North of...

Sales feedback has been that security managers know they will migrate to IP but do not know howInfinova announced that at IFSEC in Birmingham, England, May 10-13 at Booth # 5F10, it will hold a series of seminars showing attendees on how integrators can help their customers make the leap from analog to digital surveillance easier and less costly."When we asked our integrators what we could do to help them at IFSEC, they asked us to go over two things with them, new products and how to land...

Grandstream and Digifort announced interoperability between their surveillance products and VMS respectivelyGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Brazilian-based Digifort, a dominant market leader in IP video surveillance monitoring solutions, announced completion of interoperability testing between Grandstream's complete line of video surveillance products including the GXV36xx Series IP cameras and GXV35xx digital video...

The exchange of information is critical to DHS's efforts to enhance overall global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies."The real-time exchange of inf...

ArceonTeknoloji focuses on tailor-made security solutionsartec technologies AG, manufacturer of the MULTIEYE®High Definition Network and Hybrid video recorder, and Arceon Teknoloji announced that they have signed a partnership for the Turkish market.ArceonTeknoloji was founded in 1990 and focuses on tailor-made security solutions. Customers from all over Turkey are offered superior service and high quality products. Intensive consultation, customer satisfaction and transparency in the implem...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organized by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

Part of the supply is biometrics collection equipment, primarily the innovative model Speed Capture LightSpeed Identity AB has received an order from Gemalto AB for the supply of photo and signature capture machines of the type Speed Capture Light for delivery to the Swedish Tax authority. The equipment will be used for the production of secure ID cards for residents in Sweden, this on behalf of the government. The equipment will be placed at the tax service offices which will sum up to a hundre...

The EX14 CCTV series is particularly suited for harsh weather applicationsFrom fire to ice, the Bosch EX14 extreme environment camera has proven time and time again that it has what it takes to stand up to the elements. The EX14 series is particularly suited for harsh weather applications - capturing extraordinary images under extraordinary circumstances. It is made of an injection-moulded ABS/nylon resin and engineered specifically to withstand heat, cold, and humidity. And its IP67, NEMA 6 and...

Bosch's video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products are all set to outperform the competitionCome see Bosch put their products to the test at ISC West in Las Vegas! In Booth 18011, you will see how their video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products outperform the competition. You will also enjoy hands-on, interactive product demonstrations. They are also sponsoring free breakfast and lunch sessions: fill up on the latest technology, trends, and solut...

RISCO is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systemsRISCO Group, Inc. is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West 2010 that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systems, including diverse technological innovations to boost functionality, reliability and performance. On display at the show are RISCO Group, Inc.'s unique and highly accurate detection technologies, dependable primary and backup communications systems...

Combining detection accuracy with false alarm immunity, the intruder detector can be installed 28 feet highRISCO Group, Inc., a leading provider of integrated security systems, announced the UL listing of their popular Industrial LuNAR addressable dual-technology ceiling-mount intrusion detector at ISC West 2010. Combining detection accuracy with false alarm immunity, the detector can be installed up to 28 feet high and is equipped with Anti-Cloak Technology (ACT) to detect intruder camouflage a...

Catch RISCO's Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010RISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010, March 24-26, in booth 12075, close to the main entrance. Several exciting new products will be launched and exhibited for the first time. Visitors to RISCO Group's 40'x50' stand will be able to experience the SynopSYS Integra...