Surveillance & Security News for November 2009

Avigilon boosts security at the United Building in Chicago while maintaining architectural integrityChallengeTo meet the security requirements of its tenants and its corporate identity at The United Building with an unobtrusive surveillance solution that would not impact the building's architectural integrity.SolutionTo help ensure overall building security, the Jones Lang LaSalle team at The United Building installed one Avigilon 16 megapixel camera in the main lobby, seventeen Avigilon five me...

Milestone software has proven to be a reliable and scalable security solution for AL Bank for more than a decadeMilestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software has proven to be a reliable and scalable security solution for AL Bank for more than a decade.Founded in 1919, Arbejdernes Landsbank (AL Bank) is one of the largest banks in Denmark with about 1,000 employees in 66 branches and 200,000 customers. Ten years ago AL Bank switched analog videotapes running separately in v...

BT Security Solutions i-Witness digital storage and retrieval platform was chosen by Sussex PolicePublic Space Surveillance CCTV in Sussex is operated by a partnership of Sussex Police Authority and local authorities across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove City. Local authorities have ownership and are responsible for cameras on the streets, while Sussex Police owns, maintains and operates the county's CCTV monitoring centres. CCTV in the county covers some 30 towns and villages incl...

SafeVision to distribute artec technologies' MULTIEYE® software in many European countriesartec technologies AG, developer of the IP Video Surveillance Products known as MULTIEYE®, decided to extend the co-operation with the long time Partner SafeVision, Denmark. SafeVision has been distributing the software in Scandinavia and will now extend its reach to many European countries.SafeVision, a value added distributor of video surveillance equipment, established in 2004 by Michae...

The Pelco-P2000 integration allows the user control for the access control and digital video recording systemsPelco recently announced the completion of integration development with Johnson Controls Inc. This new system-level integration allows Johnson Controls P2000 Security Management System to display live and pre-recorded video from Pelco DX8000 and DX8100 Digital Video Recorders or Pelco Endura V1.4 and V2.0 Network-Based Video Surveillance Systems.According to Pelco officials, this new int...

VIVOTEK recently further strengthened their presence in Europe with several road showsVIVOTEK recently further strengthened their presence in Europe with several road shows in Belgium, France, Italy, Bulgaria, and Sweden in October. These events were attended to capacity by system integrators, software partners, and local retailers.Apart from revealing upcoming products scheduled for the coming season, VIVOTEK also demonstrated comprehensive solutions for specific vertical markets such as traffi...

Controlware announce the appointment of Mark Ashbolt as Technical Support ManagerLeading IP CCTV specialists and value added distributors Controlware have appointed Mark Ashbolt as Technical Support Manager. Mark brings over 15 years technical experience to the role and will be responsible for managing UK support operations. Prior to joining Controlware, Mark was most recently IT Manager at the Halcrow Group where he was responsible for managing a team that supported over 600 users. At Controlwa...

Thames Valley Police benefits from  Siemens ANPR technology and access to equipmentSiemens has renewed a 3-year Framework Agreement with the Thames Valley Police for the supply of fixed and mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. The contract was secured on the basis of competitive pricing and the adoption of new working practices which will see Siemens providing an unprecedented level of transparency in contract negotiations. As a result of the Agreement, Thames Valley...

VIVOTEK interacts directly with local customers and visitors at SecuTech Vietnam VIVOTEK showcased the latest products at their booth at SecuTech Vietnam held in Ho Chi Minh City during September 17 ~ 19 2009, giving the opportunity to interact directly with local customers and visitors.The government-supported trade show is one of the most important annual events in Vietnam's security market. Thousands of visitors traveled here to receive first-hand information on developments in the...

Stringer and Company, Inc. represents infinias, LLC in the Northwest infinias®, LLC recently announced the signing of Stringer and Company, Inc. as the infinias, LLC manufacturer's representative for the Northwest territory consisting of the following states: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska.Stringer and Company is an independent manufacturer's representative specializing in products related to the telecommunications and security industry. From their corporat...

Innotech Cabling Solutions, Inc. signed as infinias' representative throughout Canadainfinias®, LLC recently announced the signing of Innotech Cabling Solutions, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative throughout Canada.Innotech Cabling Solutions is a division of ICSI, a corporation with its head office based in the province of Ontario, Canada and with offices in Eastern, Central, and Western Canada. Their primary business is a manufacturer's agent, supplying products that are...

Fabrizio Campanale now works for IP-based communications and control technology specialist,  Barix AGBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, has hired Fabrizio Campanale as Engineering Manager. Campanale will work out of the company's headquarters in Zurich, leading and managing the development team and its operations to ensure proper and efficient planning and execution of all engineering projects.Campanale comes to Barix with a rich engineering...

Hikvision network cameras are now supported by QNAP VioStor NVRsQNAP Security and Hikvision Digital Technology recently announced that Hikvision network cameras are supported by QNAP VioStor series network video recorders (NVR). Worldwide users can now benefit from the high performance of Hikvision's network cameras and QNAP's world-class PC-less NVR solutions.Along with the latest 3.1.1 firmware released in October, the VioStor NVR offer revolutionary features including Intelligent Vi...

Axis Communications supplies outdoor-ready, PTZ dome cameras to help create surveillance systemIn a move aimed at bringing surveillance into the 21st Century, Breckland District Council has invested heavily in a brand new wireless IP-based surveillance system which will cover the five market towns of Dereham, Attleborough, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton which make up Breckland. The new cameras will be installed in the town centres and will replace the council's existing analog system. The co...

ACTpro access control system integrated with the cashless vending system at AtkinsAtkins is a multinational engineering and design consultancy, whose expertise is acquired by public and private sector clients positioned in a number of key markets including aerospace, defence, transport and oil & gas. They have recently been appointed official Engineering Design Services Provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Atkins have moved into a new four storey, 9,000m2 regional headqua...

Vicon (IP technology solutions) have appointed Andy Macnamara to the position of Business ManagerVicon have appointed Andy Macnamara to the position of Business Manager for the education, utilities and infrastructure market sectors.The appointment is the latest stage of Vicon's alignment of its UK sales team to provide more focus on its key target vertical markets. Andy joins Vicon with a long and successful track record in the security industry, which includes working for Reliance Electron...

Avigilon expands sales team in EMEA to meet growing demand for High Definition SurveillanceAvigilon recently announced the appointment of Pedro Simoes as the company's director of sales for Spain, Portugal, and Africa; Celestino Gheoni as director of sales for Italy, Greece, and the Balkans; and Stefan Teuber as sales manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Simoes, Gheoni, and Teuber will be responsible for all sales activities required to support the needs of each region's expanding mark...

Dedicated Micros is launching an advanced CamVu ICR combining camera and video serverDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is launching an advanced CamVu ICR (Integrated Camera Recorder). This revolutionary concept combines a megapixel or standard IP camera with a powerful enterprise class video server - all in one compact package - to deliver robust, failsafe, local recording and video management at the edge of a customer's network.Available with megapixel, VGA or analog resolution, the Ca...

ASL Safety & Security provides IP-networked public address systems for installation at over 50 stationsASL Safety & Security are providing IP-networked public address systems for installation at over 50 stations on London Overground Rail Operation Limited's network, with some of the locations using the company's pioneering dynamic ambient noise sensing system (DANS) to overcome background sounds and reduce noise pollution.Through three different contract routes, ASL have won 95% of the L...

Intrepid Security, has introduced BrandTag, a simple but effective solution for retailers Loss prevention specialist, Intrepid Security, has introduced a simple but effective solution for retailers whose profits are being hit by opportunistic shoppers who seek refunds for merchandise after wearing or using them.BrandTag is a product authentication tag, which allows retailers to verify that an item of merchandise has originated from its store."Our retail clients tell us that exchange an...

Samsung Techwin America appoints Alex Pazos as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the AmericasSamsung Techwin America - CCTV division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Alex Pazos has been hired as the new Sales Field Application Engineer for the Americas, responsible for all sales field support for partners in the United States, Latin America, and Canada."Alex's technical background, field support experience, and CCTV industry qu...

2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put Bosch Security Systems at number one in video encodersBosch strengthens global position in video encoders with the release of the new VIP X1600 XF H.264 high-performance IP video encoder modulesAmbitious goals to continue to innovate within IP CCTV realmA recent market survey confirms Bosch Security Systems' global leadership in video encoders. The 2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put the company at number one in video en...

Dedicated Micros celebrates the launch of its new entry-level EcoSense DVR Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating the launch of its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder) through a special promotion that gives security installers and/or integrators the chance to obtain a free pair of USB mini-speakers with each unit purchased.The EcoSense launch promotion ties-in with one of the key advances found in this recently-launched DVR, specifically, its user-friendly embedde...

In good hands Nobody really likes to be in hospital. But knowing that you're in good hands makes everything a little bit easier. The patients at the Maria Hilf Clinics in Moenchengladbach can be sure of that. After all, each hospital that the clinic operates, Maria Hilf, St. Franziskus and Kamillianer, has a very thorough approach to patient care. The whole person "We aim to provide each and every patient with the most modern medical treatment available," said Stefan Bahun, head of security,...

The challenge Hospital car parks are typically very busy, especially during visiting hours. Late at night they become lonely, poorly lit areas, tempting assaults, vandalism and theft. Staff on night shifts often have to rely on security guards to escort them to their vehicles, therefore leaving other areas unattended. The cost of having additional security staff on hand might be tolerable for larger hospitals, but is not an option for smaller or regional facilities. The concern that security s...

When technology giant Olympus Osyris developed in conjunction with the UK National Health Service an integrated suite of component modules for improving blood transfusion safety, they turned to Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) to provide electronic locking to store and track the units of blood.The system known as "Bloodtrak" ensures the right blood is given to the right patient and has been proven in hospitals around the world. Each fridge and blood safe is locked by an Alpro cabinet lock and...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Bonifacio Hospital, on the island of Corsica, has deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE video management and storage system. The use of megapixel camera technology allowed the hospital to reduce by more than 50% the number of cameras needed to accomplish their surveillance objectives. The island of Corsica, at th...

Integrated access control specialist TDSi has delivered a wide range of projects in the healthcare sector.  The company's systems have been developed with the needs of users, building managers and installers in mind, delivering powerful access control, as well as full integration capabilities with other building management systems.The company's systems have been in operation at the University of Bristol Healthcare Trust since 1995.  In hospitals across the city, over 550 doors are secu...

SNUH Clinical Research InstituteSince its establishment in 1885, Seoul National University Hospital has been one of the nation's finest medical facilities. One of the many excellent medical research departments in SNUH, the Clinical Research Institute is the first specialized organization for clinical research in Korea. The operation units in CRI include 3 research wards, 6 outpatient clinics, pharmacy department, clinical laboratory/core lab & serum bank, analytical/pharmacology lab, Pharma...

Against a background of significant budget cuts and a demographic shift towards an aging population (in the Western world life expectancy is approximately seven years higher than it was 50 years ago), a major challenge for the healthcare sector is to reduce costs without compromising on the quality of treatment and care.  Integration is fast becoming the watchword in healthcare as it is in many industries when it comes to building solutions.  Whether it is a hospital, an out-patients...