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 Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard a part of a total security solution Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that its Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems are showing at this year's ASIS show and will be available Fall 2011. Built on the industry-leading Sarix platform, with built-in analytics and IP capability, the Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard as part of a total security solution. Available in both fixed and pan/tilt models, Sarix TI...

  BSIA issues a firm position statement on third party testing and certification The Security Equipment Manufacturers (SEMS) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued a firm position statement on third party testing, calling for the European Union to implement a fair, unified testing and certification regime to facilitate free trade for security manufacturers throughout EU member countries. Current procedures require security equipment manufacturers to get...

  Magal's DTR solution will be integrated with a complementary dual technology  sensor and control unitMagal Security Systems, Ltd. signed a US$ 4.6 million contract to supply and install intrusion detection systems at 20 power facilities in an Eastern European country.Execution is planned over the next 18 months, the first 10 sites will be implemented immediately and the last 10 sites will be implemented at the customer's notice. The delivered turnkey solution is based on Magal's...

 Doors will be secured with Convexs Mifare readers, providing access for employees and contractors After successfully securing the Olympic stadium in Kiev, Nedap Security Management announced recently that it will also secure the new Lviv stadium which is to be used in the UEFA 2012 European Championship. The Lviv stadium, which is still under construction, covers an area of 9 hectares and will have a gross capacity of 33,000 seats. It will consist of VIP-clubs, ga...

  No more confusion: high definition and megapixel resolution explained  The growing popularity of IP-based video systems in the video surveillance market provides the ability to capture high-resolution images through megapixel video. The use of HDTV standards in the consumer video market is becoming more prevalent. The images produced by this new generation of surveillance cameras are often collectively referred to as high-definition (HD) or as megapixel images. Sin...

  Aimetis is only one of four companies to achieve top ten status in all three regions of the worldAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced that they are now ranked #6 in global market share for the software-only vendors of open platform network video management software, according to the 2011 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report."Aimetis continues to gain market sh...

 Panasonic appoints Giuseppe Cinquemani as Sales Manager  for South East AreaGiuseppe recently joined Panasonic System Network Europe (PSNE) as South East Area Sales Manager. Giuseppe brings with him more that sixteen years experience from Ingram Micro and Axis Communications where he helped establish a distribution channel and partner programme for IP surveillance.  Giuseppe's invaluable IP surveillance and account management knowledge will enhance the collective knowledge and ex...

 IMS Research suggest do it yourself video surveillance market set for high growthIn 2010, the European consumer and DIY video surveillance equipment market was estimated to be worth over $100 million, according to a new report from IMS Research. The region is forecast to grow at a similar rate to the Americas market; however, the competitive environment within Europe could offer branded suppliers a significant opportunity to capture market share from local unbranded equipment vendors....

  Francesco Della Mora, Comnet Europe Ltd. Regional Sales Manager for Southern EuropeComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, the leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Francesco Della Mora as Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe. With growing sales Della Mora will be responsible for establishing and managing the company’s relationships with its key customers in the region. Francesco Della Mora was EMEA Re...

  Hikvision network cameras ranked first at the 2011 IMS Research Results show For two consecutive years, Hikvision was recognized as the No. 1 worldwide supplier of DVRs by IMS Research ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2011'. Of particular note, for the very first time, Hikvision was ranked No. 7 in the category of network cameras. In terms of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, Hikvision moved up from last year's fifth position to No. 4 f...

 The SightLogix SightSensor is now integrated with Panasonic's Network Video Recorder for improved surveillanceSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics cameras for perimeter security applications, has announced compatibility between its SightSensor® automated outdoor detection cameras and Panasonic's i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The integrated system enables end users and integrators to deploy a seamless outdoor video security solution. "Pan...

  ADT locks down door-entry systems with BPT ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that BPT Security Systems UKwill be a chosen partner for video and audio door entry systems supplied by ADT. The new partnership came into force in 2011 and covers the UK and EMEA region. BPT Security Systems has been a long-standing partner of ADT, supplying bespoke and high-end door entry systems for specialist applications and la...

 Selecting the optimum power supply for a system is critical to an installation  When it comes to selecting power supplies, knowledge is power. Determining the power requirements of every systems product, taking into account their integration with one another is critical to ensure that you are selecting and installing the power solutions most appropriate for your installation. Such information will enable you to select the power supplies that will be required to keep your security sys...

   Ingersoll Rand supplies PegaSys CEM systems to CEM Systems  Ingersoll Rand has announced a new link-up to supply its PegaSys electronic locking system to CEM Systems to complement their existing integrated access control and security management solutions. PegaSys provides a wireless intelligent, cost effective and quick way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. It provides a simple solution to...

Aerodrom Ljubljana, which operates Jože Punik Ljubljana Airport, has long term plans for it to become the aviation hub for the whole region. With Slovenia's entry into the EU and admission to Schengen in 2007 came the need to increase airport capacity. In the first stage of a two-stage project, the existing passenger terminal (T1) has been renovated and a whole new 6,000 square metre storey added. The extra space together with four new jetways now facilitate the separation of Schengen and non-Sc...

ADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, launches a joint promotion with Optex, a leading manufacturerof detectors, on the AX-TFR wireless beam products. Throughout May and June, ADI will be offering free batteries for the 60m AX-200TF and AX-200TFRTI range to all installers. "Optex has seen a dramatic increase in demand for active beams last year as installers of external detection systems insisted upon improved performance and cost efficien...

 Dealing with rising airport security threats  demand more innovative solutions   With the rise in large security threats since the commencement of this century, security of airports has become paramount. Looking into this issue Ashley Smith, BSIA (British Security industry Association) Civil Aviation Security Section Chairman, explains how a mix of properly interfaced security systems working in conjunction with monitoring and response staff offers a cost...

NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response NICE Systems Ltd. today introduced NICE Situator for public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response. NICE will d...

 Migrating from analogue to HD surveillance solutions  Globally, the video surveillance market has been slow to move beyond its analogue origins. Many analogue technologies or first generation network video management systems installed in the last decade are now aging, becoming less reliable and unable to deliver the quality and coverage most security professionals demand. Increasing video quality using these older solutions requires an unmanageably large number of...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

Understanding the complexities of the transform matrix In the concluding part of this 3-part review of the H.264 video compression standard, Kate Huber, Peter de Konink and Piet Nieuwets of Siqura discuss the transform, quantisation and entropy encoding - various block-encoding steps following motion estimation. Describing data in the transform matrix In contrast to the motion estimation step, the transform phase in the encoding process is relatively similar in H.2...

Video analytics enables security teams to take action as soon as incidents occur  Video analytics can boost security efforts by automatically alerting personnel to take action when a security event occurs. Intelligent sensors never tire, can cover large distances and “see” what the eye would miss, even in absolute darkness. Based on such intelligent analytics, people can make smart decisions when actual violations happen. John Romanowich, CEO of SightLogix believes...

  Using card-based access control solutions alongside IT password management provides an additional layer of security A mandatory part of any organisation's relationship with its employees is the requirement to set up a secure password, which allows access to important documents needed to ensure fluid day-to-day processes of the business. Ken Scotland, Sales Director at ADT Fire & Security, discusses the best ways to build a more secure modern day enterprise by co...

  Migration to IP-based systems is a necessary way to future-proof an organisation To say that IP security offers myriad benefits will merely be stating the obvious. The value proposition of IP is strong, as can be seen from its growing adoption. However, navigating the road to IP requires careful consideration of many factors, from network infrastructure to physical security needs. Jeremy Kimber of Honeywell analyses the true benefits of IP and provides some insights on c...

Video surveillance systems can be used in a variety of ways within the mining industry The development of specialised, integrated video security systems for specific environments has vastly increased the benefits they deliver to users. However, the mining industry has considerable scope for exploiting the more sophisticated functions provided by integrated systems with data mining techniques which have added significant value in other business environments. In this article Jan de Be...

 ComNet Europe hires new regional manager for growing sales in Europe, Africa and Middle EastComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Steve Hooper as a regional manager to support the company's growing sales in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Hooper will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its key customers through regions around the globe. Hoope...

The NPS award is the 4th award the tailgate detector has won over the past year Sensing specialist IEE was honoured with the best access control product award for its tailgate detector TDflex, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology, at ISC West. The New Product Showcase (NPS), sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is held annually in conjunction with ISC West in Las Vegas to recognise the best security product innovations. This year's com...

SightLogix showcases its outdoor video analytics system in this videoSightLogix, manufacturer of video analytics systems for perimeter security applications, is showcasing its automated outdoor video system at ISC West this year. The SightLogix solution accurately detects, provides assessment detail, and locates intrusions over large outdoor areas and site perimeters in the toughest outdoor environments. SightLogix systems are being selected and deployed for perimeter security projects for...

  Migrate to a better system by adopting an all-IP video surveillance solution With declining prices for IP cameras and advancements in video compression technology such as the latest H.264 compression standard, IP video surveillance is increasingly becoming the preferred security solution. The convergence of voice, video and data in the world of surveillance has truly  arrived, a fact amply highlighted by the projected growth of the network video market to over $2.6...

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, recently announced a new version of its popular Online System Design Tool. A powerful three step system design tool, the Avigilon Online System Design Tool allows consultants, integrators, and customers to create predictable and consistent surveillance solution designs by enabling them to quickly identify the appropriate video quality level and recommended camera, lens, and NVR combinatio...