Surveillance & Security News for September 2009

MissionThe University of Bari "Aldo Moro," whose main campus is located in the city of Bari, is an Italian public university founded in 1925. With over 60,000 students, it is the main university of Puglia, and one of the major Italian universities. The University comprises fifteen schools of studies, offering 150 Bachelor's Degrees; it also houses many libraries and media centers that support many inter-university projects. The University continuously provides multimedia classrooms, public displ...

RISCO Group USA has appointed security industry veteran Joseph Moore as Director of Key AccountsRISCO Group USA, a leading provider of integrated security systems, has appointed security industry veteran Joseph Moore as Director of Key Accounts, working out of RISCO Group's U.S. headquarters. He will handle sales and marketing for distributor programmes and key accounts, focusing on RISCO Group's comprehensive line of intrusion sensors and related products formerly marketed under the Rokonet bra...

IMS Research lists OnSSI ahead of every other open-platform IP video management system providerOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has been recognized as the leading vendor of open-platform network video management software in the Americas - based on market share dominance - by IMS Research, a top supplier of detailed market data in the global electronics industry. In their report "The Americas Market For CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment," IMS Research named OnSSI as number...

Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American marketsEffective immediately, Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American markets by acquiring Crockett International. According to officials, this move will solidify the long-term commitment to sales, marketing and product support that is necessary to build upon Pelco's position as a world leader in video.For more than fifteen years, Crockett International has served as Pelco's Manufact...

Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division appoints Claudemir Martins as Application Engineer Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Claudemir Martins has been hired as the new Application Engineer for the South Cone region of Latin America. Claudemir is responsible for all technical support for customers located in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile."Claudemir's technical background along with...

Mirasys chosen to provide surveillance software for city of BangkokMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, was selected as the surveillance software provider for one of world's most renowned cities, the City of Bangkok. As Bangkok renews its city-wide surveillance programme, it sought a system that could integrate different types of hardware and cameras, and that would remain flexible over the coming years. Mirasys was chosen...

RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...

Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in integrates with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart ClientMatrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, recently announced the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in for full integration with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client. The new VDA plug-in is designed for security surveillance consoles running the high-end Milestone Desktop Client application to monitor large-scale IP-based security...

Commander in Chief of the Dubai Police will be the opening keynote speaker at the 1st ASIS International Middle East Security Conference ASIS International has announced that His Excellency Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander in Chief of the Dubai Police will be the opening keynote speaker at the First ASIS International Middle East Security Conference to be held in Dubai on 6-8 December 2009.General Tamim's distinguished 39-year career in law enforcement started after he graduat...

HID Global announced the expansion of its multiCLASS™ transition reader product lineHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the expansion of its multiCLASS™ transition reader product line, providing new access control migration options to help organizations transition from low frequency EM4102 proximity to high frequency iCLASS® contactless smart card technology.HID's multiCLASS family of card readers are designed for c...

Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovativeIn a recent study on state-of-the-art solutions in video surveillance technology, Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovative developments in high resolution video surveillance. In Frost & Sullivan's ongoing coverage of electronic security products and end-user markets, the world's first 360-degree, low profile, and high resoluti...

Honeywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley StadiumHoneywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley Stadium in North London. The seminars are part of a new initiative which will see Honeywell work closely with industry consultants, providing ongoing learning opportunities and equipping them with the tools and knowledge required to be successful. They also aim to develop relationships and...

Overland Storage, Inc. has appointed Christopher Gopal as Vice President of Worldwide OperationsOverland Storage, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVRL) recently announced the appointment of Christopher Gopal as vice president of worldwide operations. In this capacity, Gopal will oversee Overland's global supply chain and operations strategies encompassing product sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, fulfillment and demand/supply management."We are extremely pleased to welcome Chris to our executive...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control center-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more- that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security...

CRYPTOCard designed ICE solution to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruptionAs organizations come under growing commercial and regulatory pressure to maintain compliance and full security in times of crisis, leading two-factor authentication provider, CRYPTOCard has introduced its ICE solution, designed to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruption.Recently, Disaster Recovery and In Case of Emergency (ICE) Planning is recognized as cri...

SALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel PenangSALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the latest luxury hotel in SE Asia. The installation will be carried out by local SALTO business partner Deltaprise, who will supply a fully integrated access control solution to the hotel, which opens for business on 19 September.Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi in Penang, the new h...

Security Center seamlessly merges IP video surveillance system and IP access control systemsGenetec, a leader in innovative IP security solutions, announces the release of the Genetec Security Center. The Security Center seamlessly merges Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance system and Synergis IP access control systems into a single innovative platform."The Security Center represents a major evolutionary step in Genetec's vision of true unification of all security applications,&qu...

 Glasgow Science Centre improves security with IndigoVision IP Network solutionThe Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analog/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49-camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation.Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Techn...

Rapid innovation has led to the availability of new security products that are based on IP formats and HD technologyWith greater monitoring capabilities than the traditional standard definition analog products on the market, new security products are transforming video surveillance and record management in this industry. Yet there is reluctance to adopt these new technologies. Concern about the difficulties associated with moving from a traditional analog to IP-based system, or standard definiti...

  Milestone Systems continues for the fifth year in a row as the world leader for open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems once again stands out as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software, according to the latest IMS Research report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition. The report found that Milestone Systems has retained its top position of the last half decade in similar categories and gained additio...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

 ISC East and SIA team up to showcase new innovations this OctoberThe ISC Events and the Security Industry Association (SIA) announce the introduction of a New Product Showcase at ISC East, October 28-29, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The showcase will include a physical display area of new products as well as a demonstration theater, bringing innovation to the forefront for the Northeast security market. "ISC East research indicates that 95 percent of o...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

Director of Plant Operations installed 17-reader system himself Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that the Gunnison Health Care Centre, a 100-employee health care facility in Gunnison, Col., is using Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software and both Schlage wired and wireless proximity card readers to limit access throughout the facility. With minimal help from his distributor, Access Hardware Supply (San Leandro, Calif.), Director of Plant Operations Mike Case instal...

The basic objective of the project is to improve TAB Gida's human resources managementThe clientTAB Gida is the national brand owner of Burger King in Turkey. The company recently increased its overall share by introducing two new brands: Sbarro under pizza fast food in 2007 and Popeye’s under chicken fast food in 2008. With the inclusion of these outlet numbers the company increased its total outlet numbers in Turkey from 156 in 2006 to 217 in 2007.By 2007, the company operated 3 brands a...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organization for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

Mayflex signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'  Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute the Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'. The Ubigate series integrates switching, routing, VoIP and security into one platform. This simplifies network implementation, maintenance and management by...

 Stephen Jones, new Sales Manager at Milestone SystemsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired security industry professional Stephen Jones as Northern Regional Manager in the United Kingdom.In response to continued growth and development of the partner channel and customer base in the UK, Milestone Systems Ltd. has hired Stephen Jones as Sales Manager for the Northern region. The uptake of IP technology in the physical security sector is creat...

 The seminar will take place on 29th September at Highgate House, Creaton, Northamptonshire  Axis Communications UK, the global leader in the network video market is hosting a seminar on 29th September in Northampton to demonstrate how retailers can use IP-based surveillance solutions to do so much more than just security. The seminar ‘Making a difference for retail' will see Axis Communications and partners Genetec and Alpha Vision Design (AVD) showcase a range of surveillance s...

NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System protects Gran CasinoKeeping an eye on the multifaceted aspects of a casinoTo provide protection for the integrity of both clients and employees, Gran Casino deploys the NUUO surveillance system in all sectors of the complex, such as the Gaming Space, Cash registers, parking lot, hotel, etc. Video Surveillance is the backbone to security and control of this complex. NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System (C...