Surveillance & Security News for November 2012

The top 40 will represent the entire security buying chain from manufacturer to distributor As IFSEC approaches its 40th year, the IFSEC team would like to know who deems the 40 most influential players in the global security and fire industry today.  From the hottest conference speakers, to the most followed tweeters, IFSEC wants to compile a global list of the top 40 leading thinkers and innovators. With a plethora of exciting developments taking place in these innovat...

CNL Software partnership will enable Orion to offer PSIM solutions based on IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Orion Systems a leading Master Systems Integrator of large-scale and complex projects, for Government, energy, facilities, logistics, safety, security, transportation and utility organizations. Orion Systems designs, builds and integ...

Phil will work to identify opportunities for Wavestore's customers to take advantage of integarted VMS Wavestore has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Phil Ewers as Business Development Manager. Phil is a seasoned sales professional who, prior to joining Wavestore, was Senior Business Manager for Counting Solutions Ltd where he played a key role in the company’s successful bid to supply Westfield London shopping center with Europe’s large...

MAP-21 legislation will set aside $105 billion for improvements to America’s surface transportation infrastructure Market conditions for America’s ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) industry remains difficult. In its latest study, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., estimates detection sensor revenues declined by 4.3 percent in 2011 to $102.2 million. However, recent events suggest demand for detection sensors, which are used to help optimize traffic flow...

The Whitegate Health Centre, a new NHS Primary Care Centre located in Blackpool, Lancashire, was opened to the public in September 2009. Eric Wright Construction was the primary building contractor responsible for the project and its Facilities Management division was selected to manage all aspects of the buildings security and general maintenance. The Primary Care Centre was built as part of a wider NHS initiative to bring non emergency / surgical health services such as x-ray, physiotherapy,...

Users can compare and differentiate access control products as well as order and purchase them Access Cards & Readers to supply a full range of access cards, fobs, readers and keypads which now can be easily purchased online with their state of the art e-commerce facility www.accesscardsandreaders.co.uk .  Easy navigation and detailed images guide the user and aid ability to compare and differentiate products, order and generally purchase with confidence, a wide...

IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 will take place in Riyadh from 9th to 11th Dec 2012 Saudi Aramco, Technology Control Company (TCC), Sabic and Ma’aden are confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 event. The event, which takes place in Riyadh from the 9th to 11th December 2012, will be held alongside and in partnership with the 15th International Conference and Exhibition for Industrial Security, organized by the Higher Commission...

A Specifiers Guide to Access Control Systems aims to create awareness for specifiers and potential purchasers The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently updated one of its guides to access control systems. The guide, ‘A Specifiers Guide to Access Control Systems’, aims to raise awareness to specifiers and potential purchasers about the contributions and benefits that access control systems can give to a premises. Properly designed and installed...

QNAP's website provides content product information, latest news, reviews and  awards QNAP® Systems, Inc.QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently added ‘British English’ language to its official website in order to provide better services and achieve seamless communication with native British English speaking users who are interested in QNAP's solutions.“We have seen tremendous business growth in UK,” said Brian Pan, sales director of QNAP. “The...

 Milestone System to upgrade security Aker Brygge  from analog to networked solution Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has been chosen as the surveillance solution for Aker Brygge, an iconic architectural landmark owned by Norwegian Property, and a top destination for living, working, shopping, dining and entertainment in the center of Oslo. In partnership with Dell and Last Mile Communication, the installation partn...

DVTEL India to announce its aim to deliver in-country repair services at IFSEC India exhibition Building on its success and growing customer base across the globe, DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has expanded its market share in India since opening its subsidiary office here last year. DVTEL India is ranked the country’s number one supplier of Video Management Software (VMS) and the number two supplier of network security cameras, by market share,...

Tyco will showcase a number of new productsat Sicurezza Show 2012 from its portfolio ofbrands including Bentel Security, AmericanDynamics, CEM Systems and DSC Tyco Security Products, a leader in access control, intrusion and video products, will showcase a host of innovative new products from its portfolio of brands at Sicurezza Show 2012, 7-9 November, Rho, Milano, Stand E01 G06 – Pad.3. The introductions from Tyco Security Products include a new portfolio of wireless...

QNAP Security recently announced the newest high-end Linux-based VioStor NVR VS-12164U-RP Pro for the enterprise segment with the capability of handling inputs simultaneously from up to a maximum of 64 megapixel cameras. Featuring the powerful Quad-core Intel® Xeon® E3 Processor and ECC DDR3 memory, this new model delivers high performance at a throughput rate of 450 Mbps to ensure stable recording and smooth playback of multiple megapixel cameras. The large storage capacity of up to 48...

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the release of version 6.6 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) and AC2000 Lite integrated access control and security management software.  These latest releases offer a host of new features including video and wireless locks integrations, the introduction of Threat Levels, enhanced AC2000 WEB functionality and more. “CEM AC2000 continues to be developed in response to customer demand and industry requirements. These excitin...

QNAP® Security recently announced that its VioStor network video recorder (NVR) series now support Dahua Technology IP cameras. QNAP VioStor NVR, a professional surveillance system requiring no PC for system installation, features high quality hardware and software designs, and delivers remarkable performance in real-time video and audio monitoring and recording. Coupled with its award-winning high performance storage solutions, QNAP VioStor NVR provides a reliable surveillance solution for...

BAE Systems, QinetiQ, TPS and various other companies alongwith University of Nottingham have formed LiMBS BAE Systems, QinetiQ, AIGIS Blast Protection, TPS, Permali Gloucester Ltd, MIRA, Sigmatex and the University of Nottingham have formed LiMBS (Lightweight Material & Structures for Blast and Ballistic Survivability). Co-funded by the government-backed Technology Strategy Board, LiMBS aims to develop enhanced lightweight cost effective multi-layer/ multi-material struc...

With this move, CheckMySystems aims to bring the software to an international audience CheckMySystems - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist - has signed-up electronic security product provider IPX360 Solutions to act as its agent for 'CheckMyCCTV' in the North American market. This is a major step forward in CheckMySystems' desire to bring the software to an international audience following its successful UK launch. The CheckMyCCTV application, to be o...

New headquarters to serve as base of operations for its rapidly growing business in DACH Xtralis®, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions has established a new headquarters in Molfsee, Germany to serve as a base of operations for its rapidly growing business in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). The headquarters is the former home to HeiTel Digital Video, now a division of Xtralis. The headquarters...

The networked access control solution enables area control and safety management for emergency situations HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its networked access controllers, contactless smart cards and readers have been deployed at the Anhui Wantong Expressway Building to provide multi-layered security with advanced access control level settings and centralized, real-time monitoring for every access point. The new access contr...

The video from all of the Sony cameras is archived in Milestone XProtect video management software Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used with Sony network cameras by the Andria Cathedral in Italy for security surveillance and to display religious services to congregations sitting in the chapel and side naves to the central church. The Cathedral of Andria rests in the Puglia Region of Southern Italy, an artistic and historic tr...

The panel discussion featured a panel of industry experts from the security and standard industries ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted a panel discussion at Security Essen 2012, an event that drew a diverse crowd of more than 80 people, demonstrating that the issue of standardization and interoperability in the security industry is still a subject of great interest and debate. The panel discussion, held as part...

QNAP Security today announced the newest high-end Linux-based VioStor NVR VS-12164U-RP Pro for the enterprise segment with the capability of handling inputs simultaneously from up to a maximum of 64 megapixel cameras. Featuring the powerful Quad-core Intel® Xeon® E3 Processor and ECC DDR3 memory, this new model delivers high performance at a throughput rate of 450 Mbps to ensure stable recording and smooth playback of multiple megapixel cameras.The large storage capacity of up to 48 TB a...

Videx Security has introduced the BIOC-SW external swipe fingerprint reader as a new addition to the ‘Mini Metal’ family of access control readers which already includes a fingerprint reader for internal use, proximity reader, keypad and touch to exit device. Using capacitive swipe biometric fingerprint technology, a user simply swipes their finger down the BIOC-SW reader and this verifies if the fingerprint is a match.  It outputs the information to the access controller to dec...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, is happy to announce its newest 2MPix PoE IP Camera FE-200DM that features a fisheye lens means revolutionary product to offer panoramic wide angle surveillance solution for many places such as hotel lobby, warehouses, airports, shopping malls and may other places.  There is 1/3" 2Mega CMOS image sensor which ensures exceptional video quality performance of Airlive FE-200DM IP Camera. The main adv...

IntroductionCHU Annonay is a public hospital in Annonay based in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Founded in 1686, this large hospital has over 1500 staff and caters for nearly 500 patients with a range of different needs; it also includes a nursing school.The BriefOver the last few years, the hospital has carried out a gradual program of upgrading its security and access control. As part of the upgrade, the hospital wished to retain its existing locks and cylinders in order to reduce rep...

Kent-based installation company NT Security has implemented door controllers from Access Control Technology (ACT) at the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. NT Security were able to offer the trust a role-based solution by creating a relationship between an individual's job profile and their privileges in terms of moving around the hospital. The approach was open and transparent since it used existing third-party readers already on site. The ACT controllers also met a vital...

More than 70 Fluidmesh channel partners attended the event, along with its numerous rep firms Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, hosted its second annual Global Partner Conference at the exquisite W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida October 10th through 12th. Over 70 Fluidmesh channel partners attended the event, along with representatives from many of its numerous Rep firms. “Fluidmesh had another incredibly successful year," notes CosimoMale...

Genetec received the ADP of the Year award in both EMEA and North America for its ongoing product integration Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced it was the recipient of the Axis Communications 2012 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year Award in North America for the second consecutive year, as well as the recipient of the 2011 EMEA ADP award.   Axis Communica...

Cobham Aerospace Communications has added new products to its Digital Audio Control System (DACS) family. The new AMU50-600 Audio Management Unit, the processing point for all operator audio, is designed with a mounting tray for easy installation and removal. When combined with the ACP53-600 Audio Control Panel with removable legends, Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System now has the option to fit into space-constrained locations on virtually any aircraft, giving installers the capability...

Genetec received the ADP of the Year award in both EMEA and North America for its ongoing product integration Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced it was the recipient of the Axis Communications 2012 Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year Award in North America for the second consecutive year, as well as the recipient of the 2011 EMEA ADP award.   Axis Communica...