Surveillance & Security News for April 2008

Nigel Petrie, Chairman of CCTV specialist AD Group, has started out on an epic fundraising 'Coast to Coast' bike ride to build an African school.  Nigel has set his sights, for his sponsored cycle, on a challenging route from Biarritz on the French Atlantic coast to Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain - 630 kms in total - including traversing the towering Pyrenees Mountains.Nigel is aiming to raise enough money, through his two-wheeled efforts, to fund a much needed school in Gamb...

Sony is entering the megapixel marketplace with several new additions to its line-up of IP-based security network cameras, announced today at the 2008 International Security Conference (ISC) West show.  Sony's first megapixel cameras include the SNC-DM110 Megapixel Normal mini-dome, SNC-CM120 Megapixel CS mount Day/Night, and the SNC-DM160 Megapixel Rugged Day/Night mini-dome models. Each of the megapixel cameras will feature advanced complementary colour progressive scan CCDs with Son...

Paul Wong has been appointed Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems, responsible for all sales operations in the UK.  He succeeds Jeremy Hockham following the latter's promotion to take over BSS' sales operations in the Americas at the end of 2007. Paul has worked in the security industry for more than 22 years, and has particular expertise in CCTV and Access Control.  Having qualified as an Electronics Engineer, he joined CamEra Holdings in 1985, spending 10 years with the busine...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the Edge family of IP-based access control solutions will be incorporated into the OnGuard 2008 Plus solution by Lenel.  Edge support will allow Lenel to further expand OnGuard's capabilities to enhance existing sites, provide comprehensive contactless smart card implementations and meet the needs of users seeking pure IP-based devices as part or all of their access security syste...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the introduction of a new generation of network video products built upon Axis' in-house developed ARTPEC-3 chip.  This new generation of products includes the H.264 video compression standard which is more cost efficient and will simplify deployment and management of large systems.With the introduction of a new generation of network video solutions, Axis takes video surveillance to new heights. ...

Notting Hill Media Limited, publishers of SourceSecurity.com, have announced quarterly results showing a 67% surge in website traffic for calendar quarter 1 (January 1 to March 31) of 2008 compared with quarter 4 (October 1 to December 31) of 2007.  Geographical activity remained broadly constant, dominated by the UK (39%) and aggregate Europe / EMEA (66%).Website traffic has been monitored over these periods by leading metrics tool Google Analytics and detailed results for the periods have...

SCA Packaging is a leading provider in Europe of customer-specific packaging solutions with emphasis on state-of-the-art design and local service close to customer facilities.  SCA Aylesford is part of the Southern Region of SCA Packaging UK & Ireland and supplies industries such as consumer goods, produce, fmcg (fast moving consumer goods).  All products are produced from renewable and recyclable materials.  The Aylesford plant was opened in 1930 and the site also includes th...

At STIHL's plant in Wil (Switzerland) around 700 employees produce chainsaws, which are shipped worldwide.  At this site, a solution jointly implemented by primion Städtler and Häfele now integrates even the "standard" doors, via Dialock Integra offline door terminals and a ZKSWIN software module, into a comprehensive online access control system based on LEGIC contactless technology. Chainsaws made by STIHL, a STIHL Group company, are used all over the world: over 30,000 ST...

MissionShanghai-Volkswagen controls the production process of every single car via a barcode label attached to each vehicle.  To ease work and prevent delays in their production process, Volkswagen searched for a reliable verification system to match their existing scanner control system.SolutionAxis network cameras were installed as part of a system created by German SeeTec and Industrielle Automatisierungssysteme.  The camera monitors any errors and sends the image of the scanner to...

To further enhance the security and safety of the half million plus adults and children who visit each year, Cadbury World, the UK visitor attraction devoted entirely to chocolate, has recently invested in a versatile high performance CCTV installation based on equipment supplied by Siemens Building Technologies Security Products.  As part of Cadbury World's programme of continuous improvement, it was decided recently to upgrade the attraction's CCTV installation, as the existing syste...

Known as the world's most famous fashion magazine since its launch in 1909, Vogue is published by the internationally renowned Condé Nast publishing house.  Widely acknowledged as having started "lifestyle magazines" (the now common marketing strategy focusing magazines on specific interests), Condé Nast publishes a number of large-circulation magazines focused on epicurean pursuits: fashion, food and wine, architecture, travel and other interests.  As one of th...

Derwent Systems Ltd is delighted to have been awarded two prestigious accolades in the North East Business Awards.  The company who designs, develops and manufactures innovative security lighting solutions was named winner in both the Technology and Product Innovation categories for their AEGIS infrared illuminator.   Derwent developed AEGIS (meaning protected by) in direct response to customer feedback, a fact that impressed the judging panel.  Combining innovations in...

Bewator, one of the UK's leading developers and suppliers of security products, has changed its name to Siemens Building Technologies Security Products Limited.The adoption of the Siemens identity is a natural progression following the Siemens acquisition of Bewator in November 2005.  However, Bewator has been careful to ensure that the timing is right not only for the company, but also for its customers.  It is confident that the change will bring big benefits to all those who bu...

When the University of Bath decided it was time to upgrade the campus security, CCTV was clearly recognised as having a big part to play."The challenge was to find a video management system which could give us complete control over the cameras already in place whilst giving us unlimited expansion potential," said Brian Schofield, Head of Security Services. "We also needed a system which could integrate and interact with our access control system in order to get maximum benefit fro...

Never has thermal imaging for security and surveillance applications been more affordable than today.  Thanks to increasing demand, resulting in high volume production, FLIR Systems is able to bring the price of its thermal imaging cameras down.  As a result its latest addition, the VSR-6 is introduced at €2,895, and will be exhibited at IFSEC 2008. The VSR-6 features the same thermal imaging technology found in many of FLIR Systems' most sophisticated security and surveillance s...

All-in-one ID card system features High Definition PrintingHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the introduction of the Fargo HDP5000 card identity system at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. The system includes the hardware, software and materials needed to create secure, professional ID cards with superior print quality using retransfer technology.  The HDP5000 system joins HID's suite of Fa...

Optelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced  the launch of its new comprehensive line of video cameras at the 2008 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 2 - 4).The introduction of these cameras strengthens Optelecom-NKF's position as a leading force in the global IP Surveillance market, enhancing the Company's reputation as an innovator of networked video solutions and game-changing video codecs and network video recorders.The new...

The chairman of leading security solutions supplier, Adams Rite has retired after more than 25 years with the company.  Iain Mackay joined Adams Rite in 1982 as General Sales Manager and held positions of Sales & Marketing Director and Managing Director before becoming Chairman in 2007.  As well as taking the helm of Adams Rite, Iain has been instrumental in the development of the aluminium and fenestration industry.  Following his time as President of the Aluminium Windows As...

At IFSEC 2008, Remote Video Response (RVR) - the Gloucester-based CCTV monitoring centre - will launch Chameleon, a new control system that will enable RVR to monitor, manage and respond to images transmitted via ANY CCTV technology regardless of make or manufacturer, predominantly over IP, and without sending the images to multiple people within the Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).The result is that installers and end users will be able to utilise any preferred CCTV technology they choose (...

On stand 16117 at IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Seen for the first time in the UK will be the Bosch Divar MR, a new generation CCTV management technology that combines the very highest quality digital video recording with the ability to view and control cameras, handle alarms and monitor device status - all through a common interface.The Di...

Perimeter intrusion specialist Senstar will be exhibiting outdoor detection systems at IFSEC.  Senstar's product line is in use at nuclear facilities, industrial plants, airports, VIP residences, embassies, industrial sites, military installations and prisons worldwide. The Senstar stand will feature fully-working demonstrations of the OmniTrax, Xfield and DTR-2000 products.  OmniTrax and Xfield are volumetric detection systems, while DTR-2000 is a taut-wire product that can be install...

At IFSEC 2008, stand 15138, AlwaysON will be exhibiting its managed private network solution which has been created to overcome the obstacles slowing the roll out of IP technology through the UK security industry, the traditional route to market in the regulated sector.  It will benefit all members of the security industry and BSIA membership.It provides a totally secure, resilient, private network avoiding open Internet and protected to military levels from intrusion and threats, through t...