Surveillance & Security News for September 2012

Christie MicroTiles lobby display welcomes visitors while the Video Wall monitors global threats on-screen Two Christie MicroTiles video walls and three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP projectors are helping keep watch at FishNet Security in Overland Park, Kan. FishNet Security is the largest information security solutions provider in North America, with clients in energy, financial services, government, healthcare, retail and other industry sectors. FishNet Security, which serves...

SALTO’s XS4 smart locks in brass finish with the latest RFID technology have been installed at the hotel The Lucan Spa Hotel, a long established family hotel and now one of Ireland's premier wedding and conference venues, has just upgraded its guest security arrangements with a tailored electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. Hotels probably have one of the toughest security tasks of all. On the one hand they have registered guests staying with them but t...

eneo and Mirasys co-operate development of camera drivers and customer projects eneo, the specialist for video surveillance and Mirasys one of the leading developer of video management systems, have released recently that they are co-operating in the development of camera drivers and customer projects. To support this, both companies have entered in to a so-called Platinum Partnership. Until end of November 2012 all eneo IP-cameras will be supported by Mirasys software. The M...

Trub supplies the identity cards each citizen of Guinea will receive on registration for voting Trüb, one of the worldwide leading suppliers of identification and travel documents, is proud to supply documents for one of Africa’s largest identity solutions for the Guinean government. The new identity card from Trüb is made of polycarbonate and is a key element of the comprehensive national identity solution to be implemented in the country. Trüb supplies...

BSIA has been an expert advisor to LOCOG throughout the many planning and preparation stages for the Games The Home Affairs Select Committee has recently published the report into Olympic security delivery, suggesting that the Government should maintain a central register of high-risk companies who have failed in the delivery of public services, to inform future procurement decisions. Chairman of the Committee, Keith Vaz MP, said: “Because of the swift actions of the MO...

IMS Research report ranked SimonsVoss among world’s leading electronic access control suppliers SimonsVoss Technologies AG, based near Munich, has joined the ranks of the world's leading electronic access control suppliers for the first time, as affirmed in the new study "The World Market for Electronic Physical Access Control Equipment – 2012 Edition" just published by the renowned market research provider IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. This report s...

Videonetics technology can analyze real time video of a complex scene using a low computational bandwidth Videonetics Technology (India), the leader in platform independent enterprise class ‘Intelligent VMS’ technology is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Next Level Security Systems. Videonetics ‘Intelligent Video Analytics’ technology is now integrated into the award-winning NLSS Gateway. Videonetics technology has emerged after three yea...

ASSA ABLOY's Aperio complements access control systems at Security Essen 2012 ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the SECURITY exhibition Essen. With its wireless Aperio technology, ASSA ABLOY provides further proof of its leading global market position in the field of high-tech locking solutions. Aperio wirelessly integrates mechanical locks into new an...

ADPRO FastTrace2x is a true hybrid multi-service platform channels for IP and analog cameras Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, today released a trio of products including the ADPRO FastTrace 2X, the first hybrid multi-service security platform capable of rapid and easy deployment of new services on all 16 channels; IntrusionTrace, a downloadable intrusion detection analytic for the FastTrac...

SimonsVoss pursues environment friendly production process for its 3060 System range SimonsVoss underlines its support for the protection of the environment again this year at Security in Essen. By recycling materials and decreasing CO2 emissions, the company aims to make a considerable contribution to a more eco-friendly tradeshow appearance. SimonsVoss has joint forces with its tradeshow construction company in Munich, atelier damböck, to work out environmentally sound...

LEGIC will demonstrate the use of TSM in loading access applications onto NFC telephones At Security Essen, along with Kaba, LEGIC Identsystems AG, the Swiss expert in core elements for contactless people identification, will demonstrate how access applications and rights can be loaded over a mobile network onto NFC telephones using a TSM. NFC innovations are currently appearing in the specialized press every day, announcing how mobile telephones can be used as contactless c...

Back in 2008, Star City in Birmingham added an indoor rock climbing center to its leisure attractions as part of a major refurbishment programme. It already boasted a 30-screen cinema complex, a 36 hole indoor Adventure Mini Golf mini golf complex and numerous restaurants, bars and the UK’s largest casino The same year saw the opening of Kebabish Original and Oodles “n” Noodles restaurants.Centre Manager Mark Wilson said: “Having commenced on this exciting improvement pro...

HID to bring a panel of high profile participants to debate on corporate ID security in a mobile world HID Global’s end user event at Security Essen is set to become one of the most talked about side events of 2012 as the company brings together a strong panel of high profile participants to debate the on-trend question: Is your corporate ID secure in a mobile world? Vodafone’s Head of Corporate Security and Safety, Dr. Rolf Reinema joins the Group Security Cyber...

Safety first "For the very few full-up and run incidents that occur here in rural Bavaria, we don't really need camera surveillance," says Franz Schreyer. "However, it does greatly increase the safety of our personnel, which for me was the decisive factor." While searching for the ideal camera system, Franz Schreyer talked to a number of well-known video technology providers and discovered something surprising: "All of the manufacturers offered me analog technology. Usually a sales representat...

DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, recently announced its initiative to provide open systems solutions through its compliance with various ONVIF specifications and through close collaboration with other manufacturers. This initiative highlights DVTEL’s commitment to open systems, enabling the development of best-in-class surveillance systems using technology from a variety of manufacturers. DVTEL’s advanced line of Quasar HD cameras are ONVIF-conformant, which en...

DVTEL, INC., the video solutions provider, announced recently that it will expand its video analytics product line by releasing two new ioimage technologies. The new products — an encoder for analog cameras and a D1 resolution IP camera, both with built-in analytic rules — are aimed at the remote monitoring market, and designed for both commercial and residential installations. “DVTEL is committed to developing the ioimage product line, and there are some very exciting new pro...

DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced recently that DVTEL's Quasar line of IP cameras is now integrated with the Exacq Technologies exacqVision VMS. The two leading products’ ONVIF-­based integration provides the customers of both companies more open system options and features. Exacq customers can now take advantage of the advanced features of the DVTEL Quasar cameras and obtain the highest video quality paired with reduced bandwidth, dramatic storage savin...

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced the release of two new mobile applications, NextMobile™, which transforms smart phones into live-streaming IP cameras, and NextProtect™, which acts as a virtual escort by utilising the GPS on the user’s smart phone. The mobile applications allow security practitioners to expand their surveillance network on demand and implement proactive security measures. Both ap...

Sony Electronics Security Systems Division and Next Level Security Systems are jointly developing a cloud-based video surveillance solution designed to deliver affordable, scalable security services and technologies to its worldwide customer base. Combining Sony’s IPELA Camera technology with NLSS Cloud Services from Next Level and EMC Iomega, Isilon, VNX, and VNXe storage technologies will allow cameras to automatically configure over the network and connect to the cloud for additional m...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced the introduction of the world’s first H.264 varifocal (3.6-6mm) mini dome series. Already one of the industry’s most cost-effective and popular mini form factor cameras, the Alliance-mini now offers field-of-view flexibility with the same industry-leading 5-year warranty. IQinVision has designed a unique, mini varifocal lens with a large objective lens element which significantly improves edge resolutio...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, will demonstrate a new 12 megapixel 180° panoramic dome camera with true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) at ASIS 2012 (booth #3323). In addition to its superior performance under challenging lighting conditions, the new SurroundVideo WDR 180° panoramic camera is 25 percent smaller than previous models. The camera is both ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) c...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announced the additions of both a 10 megapixel camera and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) models to the MegaDome 2 camera series at ASIS 2012 (booth #3323). The addition of a 10 megapixel camera to the current MegaDome 2 lineup of 1.3, 1080p, 3 and 5 megapixel cameras will expand the series to meet growing customer demands for high-resolution megapixel camera solutions. Arecont Vision has also added two Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) came...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announced its first implementation of ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) conformance to coincide with the release of the new MegaDome 2 and MegaVideo Compact WDR cameras. The ONVIF specification defines a common protocol for the exchange of information between network video devices. “Our new MegaDome 2 and MegaVideo Compact WDR cameras are the first of many ONVIF conforming products from Arecont Vision,”...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced the latest addition to their award-winning IP megapixel camera lineup – the new MegaBall series. Introduced at ASIS 2012, MegaBall comes in a spherically shaped all-in-one camera form factor, and provides a wide variety of configuration options to give security professionals the installation flexibility to meet the exacting needs of their customers. The MegaBall camera series comes with a dual encoder H...

Xtralis has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites Xtralis®, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, has established its international operating headquarters in Dublin. The company, which has been a pioneer in safety and security for more than 25 years, has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites through a worldwide network...

Moxa’s new office in Brazil will bring key strengths that would be attractive to local industrial systems integrators Moxa has announced the opening of a branch office in São Paulo, Brazil, continuing a string of strategic long-term investments in key emerging markets. In the face of current economic conditions this investment demonstrates the company's faith in the long-term potential of emerging markets for its industrial communications equipment, according to J...

Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking Idesco's newest and most ambitious innovation, AESCO, was honored as an Innovative Achievement in Access Control Category at Detektor International Awards gala, held at SKYDD Exhibition in Stockholm. According to the jury, “Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking.” “We’ve been ve...

HID Global expands its iCLASS SE platform and adds architectural reader to the German market HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at Security Essen in Essen. As well as announcing additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level of security, privacy and portability, the company is launchi...

Genetec has upgraded Security Center with various new features Security Center, Genetec’s unified security platform, which blends IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control into one easy-to-use platform, introduces a host of new features. Genetec, a leading producer of world-class IP unified security platforms, is attending the Essen Security trade show from September 25 to 28, 2012 in Essen, Germany. In its third consecutive year at this event,...