Surveillance & Security News for November 2012

BackgroundCrowley's Yacht Yard has been Chicago's premier full-service land yachting facility since 1978.This facility handles both sail and powerboats of all shapes and sizes. They have indoor and outdoor storage options for over 1,400 boats.Challenge: Crowley's Yacht Yard wanted to provide - Broadband wireless access for boaters and employees- Security for their facility by enabling full-time video surveillance SolutionProxim's Tsunami™ MP.11 was deployed to enable round-the-clock prem...

Employees access the key control system by scanning their employee ID badge / access card The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati uses a KeyWatcher® key control and management system by Morse Watchmans to safeguard the keys to the District's vans, bulldozers, cranes, service trucks and cars, and make the keys available to authorized employees whenever they are needed. Six 48-key KeyWatcher cabinets store about 180 keys used by the district's 150 employees to...

Linear has hired six new employees and announced one promotion  Linear LLC, leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the hiring of six new employees to departments including software engineering, business development, and sales. Also in the past month, Linear promoted a new vice president as part of the company's streamlining process that includes the formation of Specialty Business Units (SBUs). Continuous...

GA is the primary distributor in the Caribbean region for a wide range of innovative solution manufacturers MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA, a leading value-added supplier based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless in...

Michelle to help c-hq with marketing material production, sector research, CAD and client training handover c-hq security services has bolstered its resources by employing Michelle Titherly as marketing manager. c-hq are a security technology and resilience consultancy specializing in custodial, CNI, defense and aviation projects. Michelle will be helping the Sussex-based company with production of marketing materials, sector research, computer-aided design and client trainin...

ALLNET GmbH has extensive knowledge of network based solutions ALLNET GmbH, a specialist provider of network solutions, has been appointed a distributor for Samsung’s complete range of IP based access control and video surveillance products. Founded in 1991, ALLNET GmbH is one of Germany’s fastest growing ICT distributors which has built an enviable reputation for providing installers, system integrators and resellers with very high levels of pre and post sales su...

immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the Government Accellion Inc., the award winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, announced recently that it has been added to immixGroup’s GSA Schedule. immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the government. Since 1997, the company has helped hundreds of corporations grow and manage their public sector business while providing the government with reliable a...

Hytera is the first Asian company to launch a digital products portfolio under two mainstream digital standards On 17th September, Windsor Award 2012 was unveiled at the UK-China Business Conference in London, and Hytera Communications (UK) was honored with the “Windsor Award 2012 for Investment in the UK”, which recognises the success of Chinese investment into the UK. Since it entered the UK market in 2005, Hytera UK has expanded rapidly from a representative of...

Counter Terror 2013 is the largestinternational event for modern daycounter terror and security requirements Exhibitors for Counter Terror Expo are signing up at a rate of one a day according to event organiser Clarion Events.Counter Terror Expo, which takes place 24-25 April 2013 at Olympia, London, is the largest international event for modern day counter terror and security requirements. Exhibitors which have recently signed up include: BBI Detection, Blok ‘N’...

LEGIC technology in Spanish fitness centers Zest Health & Fitness provides security and flexibility for around 10 years Zest has been offering its more than 11,000 members an exclusive service with a wide variety of offerings. Now with the contactless Smart Card technology from LEGIC the four fitness studios in Madrid are also optimising their infrastructures for visitors and staff. The first fitness center, Zest Abasota, opened its doors in 1989 with an area of 4000 m². Due to th...

AEL Sistemas S.S., was awarded $15 million as part of the Guarani Project Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems") announced recently that its Brazilian subsidiary AEL Sistemas S.A. , was awarded an initial production order valued at $15 million as part of the Guarani Project. The supply of these systems, which will be installed onboard Iveco 6x6 APCs, will be completed within two years. This announcement is further to Elbit System's announcement on January 6, 2011 regarding the...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Live Viewer Express™ family of video surveillance IP-camera viewing applications. This affordable software family is designed for individuals and small companies that require an IP-camera viewing system to monitor video surveillance cameras within their network. The application is easy on system resources, keeping it fast, light, and versatile enough to meet the needs of vie...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioral Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioral health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimizing patient risk in these difficult environments.  Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow th...

mobiDEOS software enables mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring Phoenix-based company Dolphin Precision Investment Castings produces a variety of products for aerospace, military, medical, petrochemical and other industries. The sheer volume of product manufacturing, shipments and deliveries across the 13-acre, multi-building campus makes around-the-clock security and surveillance a requirement.   The company’s castings are based on alloys formed usi...

Firetide's live VGA resolution video feeds are provided to the public via the Internet Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced that Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department has completed its phase three deployment of the world’s first mesh network capable of delivering live high-definition (HD) wireless video feeds of river water levels and telemetry data for real-time flood forecasting and hi...

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organized by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Center & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact center and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

The Lithuanian passport with the datapage of Trub is one of the most secure documents in the world Since 2008, Trüb supplies highly secure polycarbonate datapages with embedded chip to the Republic of Lithuania. The quality of the electronic polycarbonate datapages and the services provided by Trüb are the basis for an ongoing successful collaboration.  The cooperation with the Lithuanian Personalisation Center of Identity Documents under the Ministry of Intern...

The company expanded its project management, technical and execution teams in the region VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, continues to grow and expand its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases worldwide.  During the past year, VidSys has signed new customers across the EMEA region from a variety of industries including corporate enterprise, education, critical nation...

800 Identicom devices, face-to-face training of over 800 staff will be rolled as per the contract Reliance High-Tech has announced a three-year contract with South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust to provide its market leading lone worker protection, Reliance Protect, to a wide range of lone working healthcare staff. The all-inclusive contract encompasses the roll out of 800 Identicom™ devices, network connection, face-to-face training of over 800 staff, 24/7 monitoring, ma...

Altus CEO Bulent Tellioglu will join Diebold as the company's country manager in Turkey Diebold, Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired Altus, an industry-leading multivendor service provider in Turkey. Headquartered in Ankara, Altus was founded in 2008 to offer various hardware and software-related services to the financial industry and today is one of the leading companies in its field. Altus provides information technology (IT) services to the financial secto...

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks launches the VM Desktop for professional video management.  The VM Desktop’s advanced features include a three axes Hall effect joystick, jog/shuttle dial, 27 user defined pushbuttons and USB 1.1 interface for powerful control of video surveillance, recording and video management functions.  The VM Desktop is designed for critical security installations including airports, casinos, transit stations and stadiums....

Pro Sales Reps will represent Digimerge CCTV product line in Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona Digimerge Technologies is proud to announce its partnership with Professional Sales Representatives. As of October 2012, Pro Sales Reps will represent the Digimerge CCTV product line in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Digimerge and be able to of...

Paul Smith brings over 10 years of experience of managing sales teams in the IP video sector IndigoVision is delighted to announce the addition of Paul Smith, as Senior Vice President, United States, to its executive team. Paul, who was previously responsible as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DVTel, comes with over 10 years experience of managing sales teams in the IP Video sector. "I have known Paul since 2004 and am delighted that he is joining us to lead our Ame...

Avigilon experienced strong year-over-year sales growth in most regions Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Third Quarter 2012 Highlights: Revenue was $25.5 million, an increase of 69% over Q3 2011 revenue of $15.1 million. Gross margin was 51%, compared with 45% a...

Fog Bandit's system helps to empower staff to protect themselves and their businesses Robbery is a crime against people and its effect on an individual can be long lasting. Over the last two years Fog Bandit has successfully thwarted 16 robberies without any injuries to the people exposed to what is typically a most frightening experience. Most importantly, NO activation failures have ever been experienced proving the incredible dependability of the Bandit system. In the maj...

Karayiannis will be responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductors for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced it has appointed Dimitrios Karayiannis to the position of vice president of research and development. He leads the R&D organization and is responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication (NFC), digital security and...

6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition will cover various security issues in 24 educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Max Boon, a victim of the 2009 Marriott Jakarta terrorist bomb attack, will be the closing keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on 3-5 December 2012. In July 2009, the...

The appointment will be exclusive from April 1st 2013 Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been appointed as a distributor for Avigilon, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions. The agreement will see Mayflex become the UK’s distribution partner for the entire range of Avigilon solutions, which will become exclusive effective April 1, 2013. Avigilon designs and manufactures high...

The Barix ICGraph software application enables centralized remote device control and location monitoring Barix AG is helping Goodwill Industries of East Texas reduce theft and vandalism at its stores by adding voice to its existing video surveillance systems.  The security team reports a 99 percent donation retention since installing Barix two-way IP audio and monitoring solutions at three locations, with plans to roll out the technology across all 15 regional stores. Th...

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...