Surveillance & Security News for October 2011

 The keynote speech will explain what an integrator can do to assure the right camera is being used for each siteInfinova announced that Infinova Vice President Sales-Europe Ciprian Suciu will provide a keynote speech on low illumination performance at the All-Over-IP Conference to be held in Moscow, Russia, November 23-24 (2011). The Conference is expected to bring together over 2500 top managers and senior engineers from throughout Russia and the rest of Europe and Western Asia."The...

Hytera's digital products have been applied in areas like public security, utility, transportation etc.From18th to 21st October, 2011, the Milipol Paris 2011 will be held at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris, France, gathering over 880 exhibitors across the world showcasing the latest security technology and equipment from state security to civil protection. Hytera will present at this grant event with expanded digital portfolio and innovative applications. In Milipol...

First Responder mimics the actions of securty guard to deter crime FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed to enhance security, announced that its First Responder solution was selected to provide perimeter security at a world-renowned air enthusiast's show in Oshkosh, Wis.Specified by Mitchell Christian, owner of Cyber Consulting & Security, the integrator was contracted by show sponsors, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), to provide security at AirVent...

 Visitors to the Keytracker stand will see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management As one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of secure key management systems, Keytracker recently highlighted its wide experience and technical expertise at this year's Total Workplace Management exhibition.Visitors to the Keytracker stand were able to see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management systems which have gained a reputation for simpl...

 SAMI selects NSI as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation ProgrammeThe Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the selection of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation Programme, delivering robust verification and certification for companies providing security to merchant ships, offshore installations and port facilities worldwide.SAMI, an internationa...

 The detectors use Quad Zone Logic technology to minimize false alarmsA security installer is now specifying OPTiMAL series detectors from Optex Europe as his core detector on all future projects following successful trials on two sites where other technology had been generating unacceptable levels of false alarms.James Poulton, Managing Director of J&F Poulton, switched to Optex OPTiMAL detectors after a customer that owns a large Jamaican store in Birmingham was unhappy with...

   Samsung SNV-5010 network dome cameras have been approved by the European railway industry The Samsung SNV-5010 vandal resistant network dome camera has been approved for use by the European railway industry. Tests carried out by two separate testing houses, which included the ability to withstand extreme vibrations, has resulted in certificates being issued which verify that the SNV-5010 vandal resistant network dome camera is robustly able to operate effectively w...

  The Conway housings and Bosch cameras are being used for monitoring of passenger flow and volume Conway Security Products are supplying their vandal-resistant ceiling and wall-mounted camera housings to the Dutch railway network, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), for use at underground and overland stations across large areas of Holland. Stations already fitted with the equipment include hubs such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Breda. Conway's units were specified an...

G4S Justice Services is bieng supplied with Identicom devices by Connexion2Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate a range of leadin...

 Pelco's video systems and Navtech's radar systems have integrated to provide surveillance solutions for larger areas Pelco by Schneider Electric and Navtech Radar, supplier of the award winning AdvanceGuard surveillance solution, are announcing the integration of Navtech Radar systems with Pelco video security cameras and systems. Operating on the Pelco protocol, Navtech Radar systems are capable of directing cameras to track objects on the radar system, providing a wide-area detection and...

OmniPerception's success in a major FCO Services tender confirms its position as a leading player globallyUK-based OmniPerception have been chosen as a supplier to FCO Services, the Trading Fund of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.  The company's success was announced after the completion of a Europe-wide competitive tendering process and establishes OmniPerception as an approved provider under a framework agreement with FCO Services.The framework agreement makes OmniPerception's unique...

 Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton KBE is the newly elected Presdient of Corps SecurityCorps Security has announced that Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton KBE has been elected as the organization's new President, succeeding Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley KCB OBE who leaves the organization after 15 years in the role.An Old Etonian, Sir Robert's distinguished military career began in 1972 when he joined the Royal Marines. In a military career of 34 years, he commanded...

  IPSA's acting Chairman Mike White opened the meeting and welcomed the members and several guestsThe International Professional Security Association's 2011 Annual General Meeting and lunch were held at the Churchill Museum and War Rooms on 20 September. It was there that Prime Minister Winston Churchill conducted operations during the Second World War. The choice of venue continued the theme of splendid locations following last year's event on HMS Belfast. It was therefore all the mor...

Through this partnership, Mistral will add CNL Software's highly scalable PSIM solutionCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces its partnership with Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd., who will offer the internationally acclaimed and globally deployed Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions from CNL Software. These solutions allow organizations to integrate their existing security applications and technologies through its s...

  TeleEye has donated a RX Video Recording Server and Video Reception Software for the foundation Produce Green Foundation is a non-profit charity organization established to promote organic farming and green lifestyles in Hong Kong. Every year, it organises various activities to encourage the community to experience the natural way of life through participating in organic farming or gardening. Events include environmental seminars, courses and training for people of different age grou...

 CBC's new product guide provides a range of information for consumers, installers and integratorsLeading surveillance solutions manufacturer CBC (Europe) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year the company was first founded as a subsidiary of its parent company back in 1971. Marking the occasion, CBC has just issued a brand new 2011-12 CCTV System Product Guide, containing full details on its complete range of Ganz analog, digital and IP systems, as well as its extensive line-up...

 SeeTec's video surveillance solution boosts security at Karup Airport  SeeTec, one of Europe's leading suppliers of video management software, makes traveling a little bit safer. Together with Solar Denmark as the solution provider, SeeTec delivered a cutting edge video surveillance system to Karup Airport (Denmark), thus updating its security system to latest standards.After September 11th, a seamless control of passengers and luggage had been established at the airport. For that pur...

  The KLGCC video surveillance system incorporates Arecont Vision megapixel cameras for better image quality In a lush hilltop setting in an affluent suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1.3 and 3 megapixel video cameras from Arecont Vision provide surveillance at the expansive Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC). The club, which offers a choice of two 18-hole courses, is the site of numerous international championships and hosts more than 100,000 rounds of golf a year...

 Compro's IP60, IP70 and NC450 network cameras were installed at the day care centreCompro Technology, a leading manufacturer of a full range of IP surveillance and security products, has helped the Christian Life Church in California, U.S. successfully deploy more than a score of Compro network cameras to secure its newly opened day care centre and allow parents to check in on their children in the day care centre from anywhere and at anytime.For more than three quarters of a century, the...

The innovative Torch CCTV is also accessible via the GSM mobile networkMOBOTIX advanced partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has helped local police to catch intruders attempting to steal high value metals from Portsmouth City Council's recycling centre. The site, which had no access to high speed broadband, was assumed not to be covered by remote CCTV. However, the council had recently deployed a SeSys Torch CCTV system, which uses high resolution day and night, cameras...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organizations recently announced the launch of its new and improved EXgarde Version 3.0.8 security software. The latest version of the access control and integrated security systems management software is a flexible and dynamic platform, which builds upon its already proven capabilities in security management operations around the world. EXgarde Version 3.0.8 boasts a wealth of new features to improve the effecti...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded Aperio™'s innovative wireless hub technology to facilitate a link from one to eight locking devices at any one time, to reduce installation times and enable even greater cost savings for end users.ASSA ABLOY Access Control's Aperio™ enables the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade, with minimal modification to doors and premises. Until recent...

4C Security Solutions Limited is a leading developer and global provider of Mifare and DESFire (13.56Mhz) smart card, biometric and other security products through its BQT Solutions business and also quality electromechanical locking products through Magna Electronics Pte. Ltd under OEM and its YNOTLOC brand. BQT Solutions, recently announced the release of its new MiniGuard reader range. This new series was designed and developed in Australia for the global distribution marketplace. BQT...

Panasonic System Networks Company of America announced new lines of day/night fixed analog cameras, including box cameras and fixed dome versions, all of which provide high resolution (650 TV lines), high sensitivity with day/night function and a 16-axis matrix colour compensation function for a wider range of natural colour adjustment. Other features include automatic electronic sensitivity enhancement (up to 32x) and manual enhancement up to 512x; adaptive digital noise reduction (integrating...

The latest version of Samsung's Net-i Ware recording software features an increased recording throughput of 250mbps to provide the bandwidth required to record the latest generation of Samsung HD megapixel cameras. Version 1.33 of Net-i Ware makes it possible to achieve a real-time IP network based recording solution that can simultaneously record and playback superb quality images from VGA resolution up to the latest 3 megapixel Full HD Samsung network cameras. In fact, Net-i Ware has the powe...

Idesco is launching its energy-efficient and highly customisable Badicio 1000 controller, capable of managing a single door environment with readers on both sides of the door connected via Wiegand, RS232 or Clock & Data interfaces. Badicio customers will benefit significantly from higher volume manufacturing as well as centralised product management: updates and requested product improvements will all be performed by Idesco for customers. The result?  Significantly lessened service load...

Moxa announces that its VPort 461 and VPort 451 industrial video encoders have received the NEMA TS2 Section 2 certification, a standard that is required in intelligent transportation systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. More NEMA-certified IP video surveillance products will be released by Moxa in the coming months. The NEMA TS2 standard was established by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to define safe traffic control equipment. Section 2 contains the environ...

  This deal enhances ComNet's position in the Australasia market as a leader in optical transmission technologyComNet a leading manufacturer of Fibre Optic and Copper transmission products designed for analog and IP networking security applications, proudly announce the signing of a new distribution deal with Allguard Consulting P/L based in Melbourne, Australia. Allguard's Managing Director, Anthony Colicchia, has established a reputation as the leading Fiber expert having worked in t...

 Mak Wall brings over 7 years experience in the CCTV industryCCTV Distributor Videcon has appointed Mark Wall as Field Sales Executive for the Midlands and South East Regions. Mark has over 7 years experience of the CCTV industry, having worked for both distributors and installers.Sales Director Andy Croston comments: "At Videcon we believe that a strong external sales presence is essential to give installers the support they need. We have great products and we market them very activel...

 The BSIA's ID Section members are responsible for safely and securely destroying confidential wasteThe BSIA's Information Destruction (ID) Section will be celebrating its tenth anniversary during the Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October). A decade on, the ID Section remains very much at the forefront of best practice and industry standards, when it comes to the handling and disposal of confidential waste, and the work of its members ties in with the...