Surveillance & Security News for November 2013

The University equipped existing lockers in the libraries with Nedap's LoXS electronic solution Enabling Self-Service In A Secure Way In 2012, the University of Salford library decided that they needed a unique selling point to draw potential students, and also to continue the brilliant services they were providing to their existing ones. At the time, the university library was using key based lockers to store and charge their laptops. These laptops where meant for...

The camera is currently recording passive convention of the volcano’s lava lake Mount Erebus Is The Ultimate Proving Ground The Bosch EX14 Extreme Environment Camera is an integral part of the permanent recording equipment at the edge of the Mount Erebus crater – Antarctica’s most active volcano. The camera is currently recording passive convention of the volcano’s lava lake and is ready to capture video of the next transition to explosive activity exp...

AEOS access control system can operate different buildings from one central point at The University The University of Nottingham is renowned for its research innovations. Its system to control access and to secure the facilities no longer reflected its commitment to excellence in the advancement of technology. Over the years, the University acquired several systems for access control, each with their own card technology. Additionally, it had various platforms for its daily ope...

Bosch EX36 Cameras are installed in the behavioral health units, sleep research labs and ER holding rooms Hospital rooms must be well-lit for video surveillance to deliver usable images. At the same time, the rooms must be dark at night so patients can sleep. Surveillance equipment must also be designed for maximum durability and safety. To achieve effective surveillance video, major Oregon and Washington hospitals use the EX36 Corner-mount No-Grip Camera from the Bosch Extrem...

Axxonsoft Enterprise allows the bank to connect the security and safety systems of all 14 locations on one integrated platform Investing in security: Raiffeisen Bank Aval protects customers and saves money with Axxon’s security platform Raiffeisen Bank Aval, a branch of the global Raiffeisen International Bank, is one of the largest Ukranian banks, serving nearly 4 million customers and over 200,000 legal entities. In any bank, and in particular for a bank with such a l...

The NVT Eo2TM is part of a solution that transmits over distances of up to 1,200 ft in the TWELVE The Mission TWELVE in Atlantic Station is Atlanta's premier live-work-play condo community. Its 26 stories of stunning architecture and luxury condominium residences are built atop a stylish boutique hotel and located in the heart of “Intown” Atlanta. The complex has over 80 cameras, covering the campus and additional areas such as sport recreation, parking garage, r...

The Axxon Enterprise platform was selected for its ability to integrate any make and type of equipment SIM Group, a member of the Russian Car Dealer Association, has been on the national market for 15 years. The group is an official dealer of Suzuki, Kia, Renault and Hyundai vehicles. In 1998, the SIM showroom was among the first in Russia to be awarded official dealer status for Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. Today, seven state-of-the-art SIM car retail and service centers provide a...

Dahua's digital surveillance software-mobile offers real-time monitoring, playback and GPS Dahua vehicle surveillance solution includes a full product portfolio ranging from the front-end cameras to back-end storage devices, along with in-house CMS and necessary accessories. The solution further ensures the driving safety and simplifies the work on fleet dispatch and management; in addition, its footage could also be served as an evidence for some special occasions. What a Co...

VIVOTEK’s MD7560D network cameras were deployed for their vandal-proof design Modern Transportation, Better City Environment Szeged, a history-enriched city with a present population of approximately 163,000, is ranked one of the largest cities in the southeast regions of Hungary. In reflection of its history, Szeged experienced numerous negative social events in the 19th and 20th century, primarily caused by either natural disasters or wars. Following these negative e...

Bosch Security Escort is a wireless help-call system that allows operators to locate people in distress Home Harbor is an assisted living community of large efficiencies, one and two-bedroom apartments that are complete with full kitchens, private entries, patios and spacious common areas. The facility is designed for seniors who are aged 62 and older and offers a range of care options to give residents choice and flexibility. The organization's desire is to protect and e...

VIVOTEK’s Supreme Series cameras ensure customers’ security at the shopping center Siam Paragon, the eponymous shopping center built by Siam Paragon Development Co. Ltd., opened its doors to the public in 2005. The complex was well received and has since enjoyed eight years of steady fanfare, enough time and growth to warrant a comprehensive CCTV system upgrade. Moving Toward the Intelligence Overhauling the eight-year-old CCTV system involved a delicate process...

 Bosch cameras capture live video of sparring, pattern exercises and provide direct, visual feedback to students Dojang Seeks Visual Feedback System for Students Master Seung’s Taekwondo teaches the martial art to a wide range of students – from children under the age of seven to older students who participate in competitions, even partaking in the Junior World games. The dojang sought a way to better analyze the skills of students and to provide visual feedba...

Oncam Grandeye's 360-degree technology allows hotels to monitor an entire area with just one camera Creating a Safe Environment Hi-tech surveillance is now being used by hotels throughout the world to combat all forms of criminal activity. Now, Oncam Grandeye’s technology cost effectively takes video surveillance and management information to an entirely new level. An Oncam solution delivers total situational awareness that enriches the user’s experience by provid...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will also feature a co-located event, AMBITION 2014 Key to the success of Counter Terror Expo, which has grown year-on-year to become the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, is its responsiveness to real world events. This responsiveness will be fully reflected in the themes of the centrepiece conference at Counter Terror Expo, 29 - 30 April 2014, Olympia, London. Global Counter Terrorism The threat from internatio...

Warrior through its HR has been able to utilize foreign expertise to train South Sudanese nationals Awol D'Awol is a man who represents the beginning of a new generation of South Sudanese nationals now moving into corporate management in their homeland. The long conflict in South Sudan left the country in a desperate need of a skilled workforce to secure its future and generate adequate livelihoods for its population. The starting point has been a rural labor force that i...

Managing Director Pat Carr has undertaken a lead role on over 600 major events with attendances between 75,000 and 125,000 Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. As part of its continued expansion the company has announced plans to take its expertise working with the UK’s leading brands to clients internationally. Founded by event security specialist Pat Carr in March 2003, ISC has grown from a start up company to a business...

B’IOTA sought to more effectively protect employees through the use of IQinVision's megapixel video surveillance IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that B’IOTA Laboratories has completed adding cameras to its manufacturing facility, located in Istanbul, Turkey. B’IOTA Laboratories has been offering effective and long-term solutions to beauty problems since the company was founded in 2002. Bilge...

Nedap will sponsor and organize the Welcome Party for all conference delegates at the World Forum in The Hague After a series of creative, constructive meetings, ASIS International and Nedap have decided to join forces. Nedap will organize the Welcome Party of the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition in The Hague. This important event will take place from 1 to 3 April 2014. “We have a history of taking part in the ASIS Security Conferences & Exhib...

Cyber Intelligence Asia will allow for a greater understanding of how to secure computer networks in Asia-Pacific Intelligence-Sec’s annual Cyber Intelligence Asia conference & exhibition will be taking place in Singapore on the 11-14 March 2014. This international event brings together the senior cyber security experts from the public and private sector to one place to discuss the latest cybercrimes and emerging cyber threats in the region. With an international...

Senior government officials will discuss detection techniques and how to counter CBRN threats at the event Intelligence-Sec’s CBRNe Summit 2014 will bring together senior officials from across Europe to discuss the latest CBRNe threats faced in the region. This event will allow attendees to hear in-depth presentations from senior government officials who will be discussing their detection techniques and how they counter CBRN threats in their respective country. By taking...

AIPS enables international companies to expand their business into the country's security and fire safety market ITE Group Plc and ITECA are pleased to announce that N-net Technology has joined AIPS 2014, taking place on 12 – 14 March 2014 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. N-net Technology is one of the leading and hi-tech companies specializing in the integration of R&D, manufacturing and marketing of optical fiber communication technologies. Since the establishment in 2001,...

CHQ designed PIDS and the CCTV surveillance strategy for security and protection of the terminal building Marine terminal operator DP World is constructing the UK’s first major deep-sea container port this century as part of a development that will include the largest logistics park in Europe. The London Gateway terminal is on the north bank of the river Thames at Thurrock in Essex, to the east of London. CHQ Security Services are acting as security and risk assessment...

Mustek is one of the oldest and largest distributors of IT equipment in South Africa AxxonSoft’s distribution network in southern Africa has expanded, with the addition of Mustek Limited as a distributor. The launch event in the Mustek auditorium, at Mustek’s head office in Midrand (just outside Johannesburg, South Africa), was attended by a variety of integrators and consultants and met with the same levels of excitement that have become commonplace at such ev...

Oncam Grandeye's solution is designed to help hotels create a totally safe environment 2012 was a milestone year for tourism; over one billion tourists traveled the globe in a single year. Five to six billion more are expected to have traveled within their own countries. These are extraordinary figures especially when you consider that just over 60 years ago the number of international tourists worldwide stood at a mere 25 million. Never before did so many people travel to so...

Cooper Security recommended local security partner, DA Security Systems, to install a personal alarm system The Westgate School first opened its doors in 1958 and now serves a wide geographical area to the west of Slough in Berkshire. It is currently expanding its student numbers and by 2014 it will deliver high quality comprehensive education to over 1,000 11-19 year olds. The Westgate School has levels of achievement above the average for all schools nationally. A polic...

Smiths Detection will maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Smiths Detection recently announced a $14.1 million order from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for supplies, parts and services to maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The maintenance will be performed on HCVM and HCVG scanners, high energy systems that screen vehicles and freight for explosives and contraband at ports and...

Axis thermal network cameras protect the perimeter and can detect potential intruders at night Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announced a model project for National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month by highlighting the City Utilities (CU) of Springfield Missouri’s use of thermal and pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) Axis IP cameras to protect unmanned power substations from copper wire theft and improve staff safety to ensure continuous fl...

The zoo expanded CyberLock to other habitats and is using it to limit who has access to which animals Security in wildlife parks and zoos is important for the protection of not only the animals, but the employees and visitors, too. A west coast zoo in North America installed the CyberLock system in an effort to better manage access to habitats of dangerous animals, starting with the reptile exhibit. Even before CyberLock, enclosures housing venomous snakes have been marked wi...

For residential or commercial properties requiring a high specification, stand-alone shadow card proximity access control system, Videx Security now offers S-Prox. Designed for up to two entrances, it can be used where residents or staff need access to a property through a single door or through front and back doors. The entrance mode can be set as required. The S-Prox is ideally suited for smaller applications where there are around 100 users, although it can cater for up to 4000. Typical prop...

On November 14, 2013 Xtralis held a private launch of its converged Xtralis-E portfolio of products at a gala in London, UK. The event was attended by representatives from the City of London Fire Brigade, the US Homeland Security Investigations Department, Head of Security for the Bank of England, and over 130 customers from the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 marks the global launch of the Xtralis-E portfolio. With the expansion of its VESDA & ADPRO portfolios, Xtrali...