Surveillance & Security News for April 2008

Huddersfield Technical College, situated in West Yorkshire, is starting to reap the practical benefits of an advanced NetVu Connected CCTV solution specified and installed by DM Fusion member Oracle Vision, to deliver effective protection for its 22,000 full and part-time students studying courses from GCSE to degree level.The geographically dispersed College has four key sites, all of which are now covered by the new digital CCTV solution which comprises two DS2 DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) f...

Remote CCTV surveillance manufacturer, TeleEye, provides an end-to-end monitoring and surveillance solution.  The all-in-one package comprises a DVR Transmitter, a secure and managed ADSL broadband connection, a pre-configured router, a secondary GPRS connection and 24/7 RVRC monitoring - complete with one year, on-site warranty.MLC Security of Gateshead, UK has developed "Secure at Source", the ADSL broadband network connection used in e2e.  This connection fully supports th...

Paxton Access, the UK's leading manufacturer of access control, has announced the integration of Net2, its networked access control system, with NetVu Connected Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) from Dedicated Micros.  With both companies designing intelligent reliable products with mass appeal, this integrated security platform should prove very popular with installation companies. With the demand for integrated security becoming more apparent, the ability to locate a specific event, authoris...

Leading security and access control company Abloy UK will be showing a host of new products at IFSEC 2008 - including an access control product specifically aimed at SMEs.Ideally suited to smaller sites, Smartair is an off-line access control system.  Offering the protection of a technologically sophisticated and accurate access control system for a fraction of the price, and without the need for a more complex on-line system - which can be expensive and time-consuming to maintain - it is p...

A visit to the Extreme, Derwent and Forward Vision stand (#16045) at this year's IFSEC exhibition could leave you with more than just the lo-down on the very latest products in the IP, illumination and PTZ technology arenas.They will be offering a brand-new Suzuki RMZ250K8 Trials Bike to one lucky visitor who enters their free prize draw at their stand.  Designed to tackle any environment, the RMZ250K8 is robust and designed to offer maximum performance in challenging conditions - the perfe...

Orsus, the pioneer in the field of situation management, with a new holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, has announced a strategic partnership with ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, to provide the full benefits of a situation management solution with video analytics from ioimage.As a result of this partnership, Situator from Orsus fully supports intelligent video encoders and IP cameras from ioimage.  This alliance also enables those...

A police force in South East England has chosen VIT's covert equipment for use in a number of vehicles to capture evidential images - in day and night conditions - of "smash and grab" thieves who break into parked vehicles to steal valuables.In ongoing operations, the unmarked vehicles will be placed in hotspot areas where vehicle break-ins occur regularly.  Each one is equipped with up to 8 of VIT's covert ultra-low-light cameras.The disguised covert cameras are strategically pla...

At IFSEC 2008, Emizon will be demonstrating the continuing success of its fully managed dual-path signalling service designed for today's digital networks, and why so many installers are realising the benefits in terms of ease of installation and enhanced customer service.  It will also be revealing details of its collaboration with eight of the leading alarm panel manufacturers, and highlighting a new cash-back incentive for installers."Emizon has always been about working collaborati...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently showcased a new line of ID accessories at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition.  This new line will include a wide selection of lanyards, retractable reels, badge holders and strap clips that complement HID's line of ID card printer/encoders, software and materials. Included in the line are: Lanyards - five different types including woven and flat styles are avail...

Vicon's stand (#17057) at IFSEC 2008 will feature a multi-monitor video wall simulating a traditional control room environment but displaying live and playback video from both network and analogue sources via a Virtual Matrix."Visitors to our stand will have the opportunity to see the power and flexibility of our Virtual Matrix solution which combines the functionality of a traditional matrix switching system with all the advantages of digital video management," said Chris Wall, V...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that one of its industry leading brands, Von Duprin, will celebrate its Centennial year throughout 2008.  With a 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its uninterrupted 100-year tradition of high-quality American-made life safety and security products.  Festivities are planned over the next nine months and will include multiple customer and employee events."Since 1908, Von Duprin has helped protect...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, recently announced the appointment of John Whiteman as Vice President and General Manager of ioimage North America. Whiteman brings to ioimage more than 20 years of experience in the security industry and a strong senior level management background.  His expertise reaches into the commercial, transportation, government, and homeland security markets, where he established numerous business relationships workin...

Samsung Techwin has joined the Milestone Systems' Manufacturers Alliance Programme.  This initiative will facilitate cooperation between the two companies to develop Milestone Milestone XProtect support for Samsung Techwin's network surveillance products.During 2008 Samsung Techwin will be introducing a wide range of innovative IP cameras and other network CCTV products which will provide customers with the ability to take full advantage of the benefits offered by Video over IP.&n...

Watchdogs Ltd, a leading UK provider of security dog services, has been awarded CTP approval.CTP (Career Transition Partnership) is a Ministry of Defence initiative to provide a range of services to retiring service personnel, which includes training for alternative employment.Philip Hingle, a Director of Watchdogs and a NTIPDU Instructor, said, "Obtaining CTP approval means that we have become an approved training centre for the Ministry of Defence and as such we can offer specialist train...

Thore Wahlin has been appointed as Regional Director for Idesco in Sweden.  Besides of his major responsibility of the Swedish market, he will be also responsible for the Scandinavian market area as a whole, including the sales of Idesco's identification solutions for Idesco's customers in the field of access control, vehicle identification and other applications. "We are very happy to welcome Thore to our team," says Mr. Timo Jauhiainen, VP, Sales & Marketing from Idesco.&nbs...

Leading security doors and screens installation company, Meesons, has drawn on its 20 years of experience in access control to implement the UK's first iris biometric access control portal.  The bespoke solution has been designed and fitted for controlling and monitoring staff access to restricted areas at Manchester Airport. Working with HumanRecognitionSystems Ltd (HRS) and CEM Systems - a provider of fully customised security management solutions, Meesons has played a critical role in t...

Low costs long-termWhat can communities do to avoid increasing costs of public services?  As most communities are struggling to maintain balanced budgets, this is not an easy question to answer.  And yet, there are promising concepts and solutions.  Consider the WVE (Westpfälzische Ver- und Entsorgungs-GmbH) that has been founded in the Kaiserslautern area in 1994 as a public services company.  The WVE provides fresh water, sewage treatment and zoning/development servic...

During the course of IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be holding a series of seminar sessions on the use and future of IP video surveillance given by Dr Bob Banerjee, Product Marketing Manager for IP video products.During the seminars, Dr. Banerjee will provide his perspective on several topics, including the benefits of open systems, the most effective architectures for typical IP video surveillance installations, and important aspects of the demo, spec and quote cycle for these solution...

Axis Communications' network cameras will be installed on trains in Norway.  Axis' partner, ESP Group, a systems integrator which specialises in intelligent video surveillance, has received an order for a security solution from Norway's state railway company, NSB.  Initially the order comprises around 3,200 AXIS 209FD-R and AXIS 221 network cameras with a potential for additional installations.  Axis network cameras are a key part of a solution to improve on-board security for NSB...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.  Avaleris®, Imprivata® and Passlogix®, leading enterprise identity management companies, have signed as new members of the IT Channel...

For more than three decades, Erlich Protection Systems, Inc. has provided a variety of loss prevention and life safety systems for customers in the greater Detroit metropolitan area.  When the company wanted to upgrade the security system at its own 8,000-square-foot facility, it turned to Bosch. Erlich needed updated security, access control, and video surveillance capabilities to protect its assets, employees, and the facility itself.  With an integrated system, Erlich could als...

IndigoVision's integrated IP video system is providing high-security CCTV surveillance for the Madhya Pradesh State Mansion in India's capital New Delhi. India has 28 states and 7 union territories each run by its own state government and each has their own representation in New Delhi, including Madhya Pradesh, the largest state in India.  Madhya Pradesh's political office in New Delhi is the Bhawan Mansion, which is overseen by the state's Commissioner of Police.  This very important...

Ipsotek's video analytics software is used in the most world's most demanding security environments, including Afghanistan, and recent UK deployments include iconic sites in the capital such as the London Eye and The O2.With over 10 years' experience in a young industry, Ipsotek has achieved several firsts including scenario-based detection, virtual perspective and the full integration of audio and video analytics.Ipsotek's Visual Intelligence Suite offers a set of algorithms that can analyse an...

Xtralis Ltd has appointed Boris Ulrich as Regional Sales Manager EMEA for ASIM Traffic Solutions, based in Verona, Italy.  Boris has significant experience in the traffic management software and hardware field, having previously worked on a number of traffic management projects across Europe and the Middle East.  He has also been a regular participant in meetings and projects with the European Union regarding traffic management, car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication, and a...

Videoswitch will use IFSEC 2008 as the launch pad for their new digital recorder (DVR) line-up.Roland Simmons, Managing Director of Videoswitch, said, "Installers and end-users who visit our stand will be among the first to see our new DVR models which include important new features and functions."In addition, Videoswitch will be showing the acclaimed C-MOR dome.  C-MOR is a fully functional dome with built-in infra-red lighting, a feature that is both energy efficient and highly...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will be introducing a range of new generation network video products at IFSEC 2008 (Hall 20, stand 15045) with the first chance in Europe to see two new network cameras and two new video encoders which support the latest H.264 compression technology.  Axis will be demonstrating its new generation of network video products on its stand at IFSEC 2008, with a range of products, which support H.264 compression technology. ...

Panasonic's award winning System Solutions Division is once again a leading figure on the IFSEC floor plan this year from 12th to 15th May in Birmingham.  Its striking stand can be found at 12072 in Hall 20, with an exciting array of new products on display. Significant additions to the acclaimed i-Pro range will be showcased including the WV-NS950 and WV-NW960 indoor and outdoor Colour Network Dome cameras; equipped with intelligent surveillance performance and high image quality including...

Rainbow comes to IFSEC 2008 (stand 16030) knowing that installations of its equipment extend even to the exhibition venue itself - the company's zoom lenses are used on PTZ assemblies throughout the NEC complex.The company's distribution is worldwide.  Recent applications feature public transport in BP petrol stations across the UK, throughout Dublin city centre and the Channel Tunnel.  Further afield, cameras have been used on the mass transit system in Mexico City.The Rainbow stand w...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it will exhibit the very latest developments within its proven range of Nextiva IP video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2008 on stand 13031 in hall 20 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK on 12-15 May 2008.Verint will demonstrate the latest features of its Nextiva Video Management software, including CamAlert, an advanced analytics application that delivers automated alerts when cameras are blocked or out of focus.Verint will highlight its end-to-end analytics-...

In a move designed to ensure that high levels of customer service are maintained against a backdrop of substantial future growth, Integrated Systems Events has opened its own Operations office in Amsterdam.  The hiring of a full-time Operations team brings to an end ISE's four-year working relationship with Congrex, which had handled ISE's event management since 2005."We would like to thank Congrex for their years of consistently hard work, which have helped ISE get to where it is toda...