Surveillance & Security News for October 2013

Genetec’s surveillance solution allows security operators to manage the many different independent systems Located in Melbourne, Australia, Coode Island is one of Victoria’s major bulk liquid storage facilities. Supplying over 400,000 tons of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals yearly, Terminals Pty. Ltd. (Terminals) is Australia's largest independent bulk liquid terminalling company, receiving liquid products by pipeline from ships, and storing them in the appro...

Security Center gave the association the ability to initially install the IP video surveillance component, Omnicast The Trollmühle water supply association in Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) supplies and purifies water to 24 municipalities, 14,000 households and 43,000 inhabitants. Over a hundred years ago, the network of water pipes covered a mere 110 km whereas today the association has over 400 km of piping with a 2.1 million cubic-meter capacity. The Trollmühle wa...

HID Global will contribute its expertise in mobile and wearable device authentication HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company and two consortium partners have received one of four U.S. cyber security grants that were recently awarded through President Obama’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) initiative. The grants build on the successful launch of five NSTIC pilots awarded in 2012, and...

Over 75 representatives of major security vendors from Poland came to celebrate AxxonSoft’s expansion On 15 October 2013, the Turowka Hotel & SPA in Wieliczka (Poland) played host to the official opening of AxxonSoft’s office in Poland, as well as a special conference commemorating the event. Approximately 75 representatives of major security vendors from all over Poland came to celebrate AxxonSoft’s expansion. Festivities began with introduction of key...

The SX-19P delivers crisp display quality as AG Neovo’s AIP technology is effective in reducing signal instability and interference AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, is proud to have charted new waters as premium-grade displays are increasingly called upon to serve demanding environments and applications. Its displays are now an integral part of the array of high-tech equipment aboard a Taiwanese fleet of deep-sea fishing vessels sai...

Brasilia Airport will install Aimetis Symphony to 1,000 new and existing analog and IP cameras Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony has been deployed as the video management software platform for Brasilia International Airport, the main airport in Brazil’s capital city. Aimetis Symphony provides the airport with a single platform for upgrading the existing CCTV system to operate over an IP netw...

The partnership will see AMG's PanoCam360 cameras to integrate with Meyertech's FUSION-Core-Solar VMS AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, and Meyertech, market leading British supplier of Enterprise Video Management solutions, have announced a technology partnership that will see the AMG-Panogenics 5 megapixel 360 degree PanoCam360 camera range integrated into Meyertech's FUSION-Core-Solar VMS. David Wood,...

The Symmetry and BioManager integration provides complete biometric enrollment AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Identity One is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Identity One has certified its BioManager biometric middleware with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines its biometric middleware solution w...

Nedap offers vehicle security, lockers, medicine cabinets, CCTV management and patient wandering security Project Overview A hospital works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, non–stop, and security needs to be guaranteed for the access of different people that use the hospital (patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, etc.). It is therefore very important to control lockdown. In response to NHSLA requirements to undertake a risk profile of lockdown procedures Nedap was invited...

IDIS has launched a new range of flagship cameras that grows its DirectIP line up to suit a wide range of customers with external and low-light requirements. The expanded line-up includes two new domes plus a bullet and zoom camera that all leverage DirectIP plug-and-play capability as well as being ONVIF compliant. All these new full-HD and 30ips models feature an array of capabilities comprising multi-streaming, two-way audio and alarm input/output, true day and night, PIR motion detection an...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, launches new IP camera and accessories bundle packages that save your time and money. Because time is money, and as we all know, money is always in the first place, AirLive introduces new IP camera bundle packages for your house or company. The main intention is to offer not only a better price for the customer, but also carefully selected components for launching his own IP camera security system wi...

Omnicast is managing close to 850 cameras throughout the most critical areas The University of Louisiana at Monroe has a history almost as rich and beautiful as the bayou that winds through its 238-acre campus. From its inception in 1931, the university was created to serve the educational and cultural needs of northeast Louisiana and to enlighten those from all over the world. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report deemed ULM one of the “best regional universities”...

BSIA members received awards in seven out of eighteen categories Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) were acknowledged for their industry-leading products and services in the prestigious 2013 Security Excellence Awards, with BSIA members triumphing in seven out of eighteen categories. Presented on 23rd October, the awards were organized by UBM Live Security Portfolio in association with IFSECGlobal.com, and took place at the renowned Hilton Hotel on Pa...

Tracker can be deployed for missions including detection, reconnaissance, classification, and tracking The Austrian Ministry of Defence revealed the order for 6 Tracker mini unmanned air systems (18 aircraft). After evaluation of the mini-UAS operation in accordance with the Austrian Armed Forces capability development plan, a further procurement of mini-UAS is intended between 2016 and 2017. The competition for this contract was won by Survey Copter, a wholly-owned subsidiar...

Winners were commended for their achievements by a highly respected Judging Panel With close to 1,000 attendees, the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, took place during a Black Tie gala ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October 2013. Produced in association with IFSEC Global.com, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security industry has to...

Genetec’s Stratocast helps to monitor Canadian-based adopter- China Rose restaurant Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced recently that its new cloud-based video monitoring service, Stratocast, is offering restaurants throughout North America an affordable way to help them safeguard their patrons and inventory. One early Canadian-based adopter is the China Rose restaurant, an award winning Asian cuisine establishment located in Calgary,...

The cameras at the municipality are controlled with Milestone XProtect Enterprise IP VMS The city of Alleroed, in a suburb north of Copenhagen in Denmark, aims to stop vandals and violent individuals before crime is committed. A key tool for the municipality is XProtect IP video surveillance software from Milestone Systems. Mobile access means faster response and proactive intervention before situations can escalate. The staff at a Daycare center, located some distance away f...

Nextiva VMS captures high-quality video images from analog and IP cameras and quickly recalls live and recorded video The Institution Situated in Bridgeport, Connecticut, St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a 473-bed community teaching and referral facility with a Level II trauma center, as well as a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility located 25 miles away in Westport. This comprehensive medical center provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services with regio...

Proxim launched the all new Tsunami 825, a very compact, high power, rugged radio that leverages the advantages of MIMO radio innovations and Proxim’s proprietary Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP) to provide QoS class of service for delivering voice, video and data applications. Designed for maximum performance and ease of use, the Tsunami 825 provides a plethora of features with support for 5.150 to 5.925 GHz, thereby making it ideal for video surveillance and WISP applications....

Jeffersonville recently upgraded public facilities by building Highland Dog Park Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Jeffersonville, Indiana, continues to roll out the Brivo OnAirSM hosted cloud-based access control and video surveillance management solution to a number of different departments and locations throughout the city. Security Pros is the Brivo dealer and installer for this on-going project. Jeffersonvill...

The Source AV team will attend the security Canada central tradeshow in Toronto Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that it has partnered with Source AV, Toronto, Ontario, to represent the Brivo product line throughout Canada.  For over 20 years, Source AV has built a reputation for solid sales representation, technical expertise and project consultation that enables the dealer/integrator to provide security solution...

Point Grey, a world-leading Canadian designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, recently announced the release of the all new Cricket IP security camera family. The Cricket IP camera packs exceptional imaging quality and rich IP surveillance features into a low cost, PoE-enabled network camera. The first two available Cricket models offer 720p and 1080p resolutions at 60 fps, using Sony Exmor CMOS sensors suitable for challenging low-light conditions and dynamic...

The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Schlage locks, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe and secure where they live, work...

Watertown PD is monitored 24/7, with video feeds used for real-time surveillance of prisoners Watertown Police Department The city of Watertown, Massachusetts, lies less than ten miles west of Boston. Though only 4.2 square miles, the town is home to a population just shy of 32,000. The city’s history goes back quite far, with the first officially designated police officers assigned to duty starting in 1864. Since then, the department has grown considerably to accom...

Raytec is delighted to announce their integration with Milestone’s XProtect video management system. Their new range of VARIO IP network illuminators is the first range of CCTV illuminators in the world ever to be integrated into a video management system. The new integration allows the highest level of flexibility, management and control over your lighting in conjunction with all other network technologies in your security system, from one central platform. The integration is made possi...

CEM’s AC2000 Security Management System to will be installed at the hospitals CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products can recently announce they have won the contract to secure the largest single NHS hospital build in Scotland; the New South Glasgow Hospitals, part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The publicly funded development will give Glasgow one of the most advanced adult acute services hospitals in the UK and will be the biggest critical care complex in Scotla...

Over 1084 apprentices have been recruited via the security guarding sector Over 1300 apprentices will be embarking on a new career in security following the success of this year’s 100 in 100 initiative, which was launched in May with the aim of recruiting 100 security apprentices in 100 days. Led by Skills for Security - the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry - and leading electronic security firm, CSL Dualcom, the 100 in 100 initiative has...

There is a wide range of security measures available to protect people and their properties during winter months Sunday October 27th will see the official end of our British Summer Time (BST) and will mark the start of prolonged hours of darkness. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is stressing to homeowners and businesses the importance of effective security measures throughout these darker nights. “Darker nights can signal the start of the burgl...

Rob will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with installers and integrators Sony’s video security division recently announced the expansion in UK, appointing Rob Clark as Channel Account Manager (CAM). Rob will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with installers and integrators for both IP and Analog solutions in the UK together with the security team. Based at Sony’s UK headquarter in Basingstoke, Rob brings a weal...

The newly designed Ireland e-passport uses the latest security technologies to protect citizens’ identities HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the successful roll-out of the newly designed Irish electronic passport (e-passport). HID Global joined forces with DLRS Group, the leading security printing company in Ireland, and X INFOTECH, a leading system integrator and MultiPerso software suite developer, to implement the Irish...