Surveillance & Security News for October 2010

At the Security Essen show, Sony Professional is reinforcing its leadership of the HD IP security camera market by exhibiting its extensive solutions portfolio. The HD range has been bolstered by ten new product additions following recent launches at IFSEC. The expanded portfolio includes five new full HD E series cameras and five HD and Full HD X series cameras. Through the introduction of these new models, Sony has completed its HD and full HD line-up, which now stands at 28 products for a var...

Imperial beach now has PTZ cameras and wireless infrastructure installedChallenge:Lifeguards at Imperial Beach in San Diego, California were facing failing analog telephone lines and escalating lease line charges on their critical tower telecommunications system. In addition, they were hard pressed to adequately monitor a 50-yard-long section of shoreline after a portable tower was removed from the area during an improvement project in 2009. That section of the beach, although vulnerable to dang...

Fluidmesh wireless Ethernet products were used to get data back to the security control centreChallenge:The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management needed to secure critical infrastructure at 30+ remote locations with perimeter detection systems and video surveillance. Since there were no engineering drawings dating back to the construction to show where the underground tanks are located, trenching and boring was not an option. Additionally, wireless signals had to extend across the...

Axis Security presented a £500 cheque to the charity ‘Help for Heroes' on the occasionAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing manned guarding businesses, has officially opened its new regional operations centre in Birmingham, creating up to 75 jobs in the first year. Axis, which is well-known for providing high-level security for a number of prestigious financial institutions and professional firms in the South, is expanding its operations nationwide with the opening of a new...

LEGIC will be able to ensure increased product compatibility by becoming a MIFARE licenseeLEGIC Identsystems Ltd announced that it will support NXP Semiconductors' MIFARE technology in its reader platforms. By becoming a MIFARE licensee, LEGIC will be able to ensure that its reader components and systems are compatible with the portfolio of MIFARE-based smart cards, including MIFARE™ Classic, MIFARE Plus™ and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1. The agreement will foster LEGIC in its position...

ASL's VoIP-based iPAM long line PA solution is operating from intelligent amplifier mainframesASL Safety & Security are working with Babcock Rail in Glasgow to replace Network Rail's legacy long line public address (LLPA) system at 39 stations operated by ScotRail around the city centre and surrounding urban areas as part of an infrastructure upgrade. ASL's VoIP-based iPAM long line PA solution is operating from intelligent amplifier mainframes installed at individual stations encompassing a...

The new SM-4200 reader chip for contactless readers used for personal identificationLEGIC Identsystems Ltd. is presenting a new reader chip generation for contactless readers for personal identification at Security 2010 in Essen, Germany. The smallest chip ever developed by LEGIC impresses with high interoperability and a ready-to-use upgradeable encryption package. Moreover, LEGIC is presenting a further development of the proven authorisation system LEGIC Master-Token System Control (MTSC) whi...

AFI has announced key enhancements to their V'nes Video Network Enterprise SolutionMaking another strong showing at Security Essen 2010, American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI), the security industry's leading independent supplier of transmission solutions for security applications, announces key enhancements to their V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solution and new fibre optic transmission solutions. Highlights include new video transceivers with features like 10-bit digital video transmission, integrated...

Over 75 banks and credit unions have switched to March Networks' security solutions in the past 18 monthsMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, surpassed the 400th financial customer milestone with the announcement that U.S.-based Community Bancshares, Inc. has selected a comprehensive March Networks Financial Solution to augment security and stem losses associated with fraudulent transactions, ATM skimming and other crimes. Community Bancshares, Inc. is one of...

CPP designation is awarded to individuals whose primary responsibility is security managementASIS International, the world's pre-eminent association for security professionals, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University has recognized the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification as a component of its Certificate in Security Management. Students will have thereafter the possibility to advance studies towards their MSc in Business Continuity, Security & Emergency Manag...

Lumenera's Li045 intelligent network cameraLumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and surveillance markets, is proud to announce that 125,000 digital cameras have been sold since its inception in 2002.Eight years after opening its doors, Lumenera marks the 125,000th camera that was manufactured from its corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. To date, over 1,250 camera variants have...

Genetec's Security Center provides one interface for both video surveillance and access controlGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that New Jersey's Paramus Public Schools has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, at all eight of its school campuses. It was important to Paramus to select an all-in-one system like Genetec's Security Center, which provides one interface for both video surv...

The requirements included installation of a fire and security system at the shopping centre in CumbriaShoppers and workers at the new K-Village in Kendal are being protected from the threats of fire and vandalism thanks to a fire and security system from Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants selected Chubb based on its competitive tender. The requirements included installation of a fully networked fire alarm, Pu...

HID Global will showcase its new migration access control card/reader technologies and printer solutionsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, is continuing its drive to enable seamless migration from legacy technology to secure physical and logical access control solutions. The company will highlight its "Migration in 3D" theme to showcase its new solutions for enabling 1) higher security, 2) multiple applications on a singe card, and 3) migration...

The CCTV camera network is linked via BT fibre to the Centro control roomCentro, the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority, promotes and develops public transport across the West Midlands region, with a primary goal of transforming public transport, to provide a world-class system.Centro's aim ensures everyone in the West Midlands can benefit from an effective transportation network that not only meets the economic, social and environmental needs of the region, but also provides it i...

Together, the two companies offer an enhanced surveillance solution to integratorsFluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless IP Backhauling systems on the sub-6.0 GHz range, and MOBOTIX, a global leader in high-resolution IP video security cameras, have entered into a technology partnership. Together, the two companies offer an enhanced solution to integrators. As Cosimo Malesci, Vice President of Channel Sales & Marketing for Fluidmesh explains: "We are partnering with Mobotix...

DS-9000 series hybrid DVR from HikvisionHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric, announced the integration of the industry-leading DS-9000 series hybrid DVR from Hikvision with a wide range of network cameras from Pelco.The Hikvision 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel hybrid DVRs will now support industry-leading Pelco network cameras, including Sarix Mega-Performance Cameras (IXS0/IMS0/IDS0, IX10/ID10/IM10, IXE20/IDE20 and IX30/ID30 series cameras), Spectra...

Grandstream's GXV video surveillance product line supports VoIP/SIP standardsGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced new firmware supporting broadened ONVIF interoperability with various third party surveillance products and new feature enhancements such as support for WiFi (802.11n) adapter and remote door opener to strengthen its award-winning GXV series of IP video surveillance cameras. A supporter of global networ...

The cameras have a 4 ~ 9mm lens and are protected from attack by a tough aluminum housing and IP66 domeHigh resolution vandal-resistant colour dome cameras from Rainbow CCTV are being used at a convention centre in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago. The 550-TV line units have a 4 ~ 9mm lens and are protected from attack by a tough aluminum housing and polycarbonate (IP66) dome. Three hundred and fifty of the cameras have been installed by local integrator Omni-1 Electronics, Inc., with the principal...

Intelli-M delivers robust access control over a corporate network using a PoE single door controllerIntransa, the VideoAppliance company, and infinias, a leader in the development and delivery of simple, scalable and secure IP access control systems for the commercial security market, announced that infinias' flagship product, Intelli-M, has achieved Intransa VideoAppliance SELECT Partner certification and is available preloaded on Intransa VideoAppliance platforms. "infinias is pleased to...

CASSIDIAN will be able to market its large portfolio of security systems more effectively with this developmentDefence and Security division of EADS conducts complete rebrand: name and logoA clear signal of the division's ambition to further expand on the global marketsNew brand reflects the CASSIDIAN mission to support those who protect the worldEADS Defence & Security, a world leader in global security solutions and systems for civil and military markets, announced its official name change...

The new Panasonic programme is a 3-tiered membership programmePanasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) announced the launch of a new Solutions Partner Programme in the UK and worldwide.The programme is designed to build on and extend the feature and functionality set already present within the existing Panasonic voice systems solutions. It is open to companies and developers who focus in specific areas of the telephony solutions market not already addressed by Panasonic."Today no compan...

Hillfresh chose IQeye megapixel cameras for their light sensitivity, PoE capability, and superior image qualityIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Hillfresh, a major Dutch fruit and vegetable distributor, has deployed IQinVision HD megapixel camera technology to improve security and operations at its Barendrecht facility in the Netherlands. GP Installaties is the project integrator...

The Avigilon HD Surveillance System will go live at the Centre on October 2, 2010 for a football gameAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the National Centre for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System as a permanent laboratory tool for the purpose of studying techniques to mitigate the security risks inherent w...

Keeneo Smart Box - compact 4-channel server for video analyticsKeeneo will be demonstrating their video analytics solutions at the upcoming Expoprotection event. Expoprotection is the exhibition for risk prevention and management. Keeneo invites you to visit them at the following location and dates:Expoprotection Location: Paris, France. Dates: November 2-5, 2010. Keeneo will be at booth Q001 Hall 5, Paris Nord Villepinte.Show participants will be able to experience how Keeneo delivers seam...

The winners will be recognized at ASIS 2010, the security industry's leading event ASIS International, the pre-eminent organization for security professionals worldwide, has selected its 2010 ASIS Accolades winners. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions.ASIS invited exhibitors at the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits to submit new technology, product, or service...

Dallmeier's CCTV systems were installed at the Museum to implement the appropriate security standardsSummary:The Museum Nicolaiano is located close to the centuries-old Basilica of Saint Nicolas. It bears its name in honor of the patron saint of the South Italian city. In order to ensure that the valuable exhibits are secure the museum was equipped with a state-of-the-art high performance video surveillance system. Professional high-value CCTV systems by the German manufacturer Dallmeier were in...