Surveillance & Security News for March 2015

CTX to showcase the latest technology, equipment, and training services which will strongly assist anti-terror services Counter Terror Expo (CTX), the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to mitigating the threat of terrorism, will be staged at Olympia, London on April 21 and 22, 2015. The event comes at a time when the threat from terrorism across much of the world is at heightened levels. As the threats have increased and mutated, so the responses of co...

If we didn’t have manufacturers, integrators wouldn’t have anything to sell. But what is the role of manufacturing companies when it comes to taking those products to market? Effectively managing the sales channel – helping resellers be successful without somehow undermining their efforts or (heaven forbid!) selling direct to an end user – is an ongoing and delicate challenge for manufacturers. They want to do everything in their power to ensure success of their products...

The camera provides optimal image quality for real-time face recognition even under challenging conditions Cognitec now offers a highly specialized IP video camera with built-in face detection and tracking technology as a component of its FaceVACS-VideoScan product. The FaceVACS-VideoScan C5 camera provides optimal image quality for real-time face recognition, even under challenging conditions, while requiring low computing hardware and bandwidth resources. Currently, use...

Misreading specifications of transmission products can lead to making the wrong selection Manufacturers’ product specifications are the main source of determining product purchases for video security users. In many cases, the ability to pretest a product under the actual operating conditions is almost impossible. Often the choice is between several different product manufacturers. The time and expense it would take to install and evaluate each one in the actual applicati...

Schools are unlike commercial buildings or other facilities in several ways, and the differences impact how they should be secured. For one thing, the inhabitants are mainly children and won’t carry card credentials. Also, schools have distinct traffic flows and are open all hours of the day for after-school activities and evening and weekend usage. “Security solutions must take into account this flexible and fluid schedule,” says Minu Youngkin, vertical marketing manager, Alle...

For attendees at ISC West in Las Vegas, the show each year brings together elements that are comfortably familiar with elements that are brand new, even unexpected. The U.S. security marketplace’s largest yearly gathering is an unrivalled forum for new product introductions, and the exhibition sets the stage for much that happens in the market throughout the rest of the year. The ISC West exhibit hall at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas will be open April 15-17, and education sessions will be...

The questions surrounding Germanwings Airbus A320 air crash also deal with access control and lone worker protection topics Questions surrounding the Germanwings Airbus A320 air crash center not just on mental health, but on a topic we deal with daily – access control. According to the flight recorder, the co-pilot of the doomed aircraft locked himself alone in the cockpit and deliberately slammed the plane into the side of a mountain in the French Alps, killing himself...

The Experience Center to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product offerings from Hikvision Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has recently set up a local product Experience Center at Karachi, Pakistan. Presented by Digital Links – the authorized Hikvision distributor in Pakistan, the Experience Center is dedicated to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will touch on how the ability to perform under extreme pressure determines success Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE has recently been revealed as the second high-profile speaker confirmed for the Inspirational Speaker Series at this year’s Protection & Management Series; he will take to the stage on Wednesday 17th June at 2.30pm at ExCeL London. The World’s Greatest Living Explorer at Protection & Management 2015 Pushing the boundaries o...

MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently the release of its new SOLVEIL™ Surveillance System, a wireless, solar-powered solution that delivers high-resolution video to ensure increased security protection, rapid investigations and operations monitoring in outdoor environments. Part of MicroPower’s SOLVEIL portfolio includes SOLVEIL HD, a powerful and highly reliable megapixel...

Integrated with gate entry system, long range solution opens Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort's main gate Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that its Ranger WRR-4+ 433 MHz receiver is used to gain admittance to the main gate of the Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kolea is a very diverse community offering both private residences and two and three bedroom va...

Kevin specialises in high-end systems integration and design with a passion for solving security challenges Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Kevin Tart as the new Channel Business Manager for the Southeast Region of the U.S., taking over from Jana Sherer who is now Distribution Channel Manager along with John Borman. Kevin Tart is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, and reports directly to Tracy Little, Milestone’s...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial PoE+ networking infrastructure family with the LNP-0702C-SFP and LNP-0702C-SFP-24 series. Antaira Technologies’ LNP-0702C-SFP and LNP-0702C-SFP-24 series are a cost effective 7-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, with 48~55 VDC high voltage power input (LNP-0702...

IDIS will demonstrate the quality and flexibility of its latest-generation HD IP surveillance solution at ISC West Global surveillance powerhouse, IDIS, will launch its game-changing DirectIP™ video surveillance solution at ISC West 2015. IDIS DirectIP™ is an affordable, plug-and-play, high-definition solution for businesses large and small; and IDIS will demonstrate the quality, simplicity, and flexibility of this latest-generation, high definition IP surveillance...

Commoditisation of cameras and downward price pressure are big topics in the video surveillance market. There was an interesting discussion about pricing and its impact on the integrator community at last month’s MIPS 2015 (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Participants were several of the major camera manufacturers, who provided a variety of viewpoints. Prompting the discussion – but with no representative on the panel – were the emerging Chinese manufacturers, who a...

The BBC news item was about rogue training providers and fraudulently obtained qualifications A BBC report Monday alleges instances when Security Industry Authority (SIA) licences were fraudulently obtained, prompting questions about licencing processes and whether unqualified candidates are being "fast-tracked" and provided SIA cards without taking the required hours of training and passing exams. Following is a statement provided to SourceSecurity.com by Robert Buxton, hea...

A comprehensive security assessment will tell how to plan and manage security in the facility A comprehensive security assessment will tell you how to plan and manage security in your facility. Without an assessment, you can only guess about security. For facilities with existing security programs, an assessment can also reveal whether the pieces of the system are working as they should. As a security director, can you do the assessment yourself? Sure, although a large school...

Viscount Systems CEO and President will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 26 Viscount Systems Inc. ("Viscount"), a software company specializing in physical and logical security solutions, recently announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Conference Call To Review Results Dennis Raefield, CEO and President of Viscount Systems, will hold a confere...

PureTech Systems released the latest version of its PureActiv geospatial video management and video analytics software. As with previous releases, PureActiv 11.0 provides new detection capability through the addition of advanced video analytics, map-based user features, advances in metadata collection and playback, as well as, a wide range of security sensor integrations. PureActiv 11.0 adds a host of graphical user tools, improved video analytics and the availability of metadata on live camera...

Tracy Little comes to Milestone Systems with more than 18 years of management experience in the physical security industry Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced Tracy Little as the U.S. National Sales Manager, East Region. He resides in the Twin Cities metro area near St. Paul, Minnesota. As a member of the Milestone Americas Sales Team, he reports directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales, Americas. Tracy Little co...

The education sessions will focus on the latest advancements within PSIM technology CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be holding PSIM education sessions aimed at Security Consultants and A&E Specifiers at ISC West Las Vegas April 15-17, 2015. The sessions will also be open to security leads who want to find out more about the latest advancements within PSIM technology. Over the last few years, the PSIM market ha...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the latest release of its VideoEdge Network Video Management System with a deep feature set designed for the active surveillance power user unlike any in the industry, particularly in the enterprise space. Already a powerhouse when it comes to video throughput and network bandwidth management, the latest release of VideoEdge adds a new transcoding engine, which provides 14 video streams per NVR for superior bandw...

Anything that can incite a crowd surge is a security threat in a sports arena Security at sports stadiums is making headlines across several countries during a week when UBM announced that Protection & Management 2015 (which includes the IFSEC International trade fair) will feature Karren Brady (Baroness Brady), a career soccer executive, as one of its inspirational keynote speakers. As I type, inquests are being held into the deaths of some of the 96 people who were kill...

Daniel Budinoff, president of Security Specialists, Stamford, Conn., is almost a fixture at trade shows, especially ISC West. He attends some six to seven trade shows per year, but finds ISC West most applicable to his company, his product research needs and his networking endeavors. In fact, he has attended ISC West for more than 25 years, only missing perhaps one or two shows during that time period. With this year’s show just around the corner, April 10-12 in Las Vegas, it’s a gre...

RST provides system engineering & product manufacturing for aerospace customers worldwide Airbus Defense and Space continues its strategy of strengthening its core business and divesting non-core activities. The company has concluded an agreement to sell its subsidiary Rostock System Technik GmbH (RST) to Ferchau Engineering GmbH, Gummersbach. RST portfolio RST is headquartered in Rostock and employs 150 staff. The company provides system engineering as well as produ...

Pico640 Gen2 is a VGA format 17-micron thermal image sensor for 24/7 security night vision ULIS, a leading manufacturer of thermal image sensors for commercial and military applications, recently announces the availability of Pico640 Gen2. Pico640 Gen2 for 24/7 security night vision Pico640 Gen2 is a VGA format 17-micron thermal image sensor for 24/7 security night vision, a market where makers of surveillance cameras are demanding significantly improved thermal imaging...

Pelco by Schneider Electric introduced the MultiSight video service for the Pelco channel. According to company officials, the service is designed for retailers, convenience stores, restaurants and other businesses with many locations. The MultiSight video service allows managers to stay on top of what’s happening in their stores — no matter where they are. MultiSight Video Service: Provides HD video access that’s as easy as playing a YouTube video Fits companies of all si...

Designed specifically for use within security applications, Dantech Electronic Engineering have released their new range of flexible installation, high-performance, SecurePoE and battery maintained MidspanUPS power supplies. Offering installers and designers a flexible, simple and cost-effective solution, the new Dantech SecurePoE products feature a secure enclosure with all connections inside and unique anti-tamper contacts, which can be used to increase system security. Making installation an...

Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, expands its Infant Protection Solution with the introduction of the Elpas Mother Bracelet, a wearable electronic bracelet designed for ease of use by mothers and hospital staff in maternity departments. Elpas Mother Bracelet – Ensures Accuracy and Safety of Mother-Baby Pairings The Mother Bracelet is used to ensure the accuracy and safety of mother-baby pairings, preventing mismatches or possible infant abductions within materni...

The QNAP TVS-863+ is powered by 64-bit AMD® quad-core 2.4 GHz processor with 8GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (upgradable to 16GB), offers 1 pre-installed 10GbE PCI-E NIC (single port) for 10GbE network speed for lightning-fast multi-tasking. The next-gen AMD Radeon™ HD graphics enables hardware-accelerated transcoding performance and dual HDMI outputs with brilliant high-definition multimedia content playback. Storage Facility The TVS-863+ provides up to 64TB capacity for you to store all kinds o...