Surveillance & Security News for April 2010

The PRO PSU is available with two optional plug-in modules to allow users to further tailor their CCTV lightingRaytec's new PRO series PSU, which allows much more powerful and intelligent lighting systems to be created using RAYMAX and RAYLUX illuminators, has won a place in the finals of this year's IFSEC awards, in the CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year category.The PRO series PSU is the latest addition to Raytec's range of specialist PSUs and it is available now as an option for all RAYMAX and...

CommPact is a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solutionElectronics Line 3000 Ltd., a leading global provider of residential security with remote management, launches CommPact, a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solution, available with GPRS and/or PSTN communication modules. CommPact will be launched at IFSEC 2010, May 10-13, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.CommPact has been uniquely designed to include all essential re...

The positive sales trend from the end of 2009 for network video products continued for the first quarter of 2010Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 643 M (532) Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46) Profit before tax for the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46) Profit after tax for the period totalled SEK 69 M (33) Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 1.00 (0.48)Ray Mauritsson, President, Axis Communications, commented: "The positive sales trend f...

The seminar was vital to proprietors running businesses in the security industryFor the second time the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has hosted its popular Employment Law and Health and Safety seminar designed specifically for businesses operating in the security industry.Organised in partnership with Citation, one of the UK's leading providers of Health and Safety and Employment Law advice, this essential seminar took place to guide companies through the key issues of UK Employm...

Best Innovation Product demonstrates the newest achievements in the safety and security industryNedap Security Management has received the Innovative Product award for its security management platform AEOS. The award ceremony took place during the gala reception of the MIPS, the Moscow International Exhibition "Protection, Security and Fire Safety".The purpose of the "Best Innovation Product" contest is to demonstrate and promote the newest achievements in the safety and secu...

Axxon's Intellect VMS is also used at the heart of the world's largest homeland security initiative - Moscow Safe CityAxxon, the market leader in open network video management software (VMS) in the EMEA region, invites IFSEC visitors to discover more about the high performance VMS solutions available from Axxon and have a chance to win on-stand prizes and an exclusive VIP package to visit the European Grand Prix this summer. Axxon will be showcasing its market-leading VMS solutions at this year'...

Plustek will be sharing a stand with EtherWAN, a leader in Ethernet connectivity for IP surveillancePlustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing a new security device at IFSEC 2010 (Birmingham NEC, 10-13 May). Plustek will be sharing a stand with EtherWAN, a leader in Ethernet connectivity for IP surveillance.Plustek's NVR Slim240 is one of the world's slimmest and lightest video surveillance devices (152 x 125 x 4...

  Integration of security systems is a priority for retail sector managers With the assumed digitalisation happening on the end-user side, progressive security systems integrators stress the importance of changing the business concept from being installers to being service and solution providers. However, less is known about the details of this process on the end-user side, Markus Lahtinen of LUSAX project explains. An online survey of loss prevention managers in...

CNL and PPM will be offering each others surveillance software to their respective customer baseCNL, a world leader in developing physical security information management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with PPM 2000 Inc., developers of Perspective by PPM 2000 - the world's leading incident reporting & investigation management software.The partnership will see the two companies working closely to create seamless end-to-end solutions giving organisa...

Chapman has extensive experience of working on major bids and selling advanced IP solutionsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has appointed Dominic Chapman as its new UK Channel Development Manager as the firm continues to post strong growth in the market.Chapman joins MOBOTIX from Cisco UK where he dealt extensively with the Channel for over 10 years as part of the Cisco Systems Commercial, ISP, Enterprise and Carrier sales teams....

The new facility contains a fully equipped IP video demo roomIndigoVision, the leading provider of IP video security solutions, celebrated the official opening of its new North American headquarters in the Raritan Centre area of Edison, NJ. At a reception held on April 15th, Edison Mayor, Antonia Ricigliano, officiated over a ribbon cutting ceremony with IndigoVision SVP of North America, Bill McQuade. The ceremony was followed by tours for guests and a hosted cocktail reception. Attendees consi...

Milestone is once again attending IFSEC, Europe's premier security eventGreat reasons to visitMilestone is once again attending IFSEC, Europe's premier security event. They invite you to join them and experience: XProtect 3.1XProtect Smart Client 5.0XProtect Enterprise 7.0XProtect Analytics FrameworkXProtect Smart WallMSP showcase Four of Milestone's Solutions Partners (MSPs) will be demonstrating exciting add-ons and integrations that can help you close more deals by offering extra value to you...

 Bosch has made environmental protection part of its corporate policy for over 25 yearsThursday, 22 April is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day - a day designated to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment. As a global company, Bosch works diligently to remain environmentally friendly. For more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an o...

The delegates at the Expo debated how the nation can best provide cutting-edge security for international eventsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has exhibited at the Counter Terror Expo event for the first time. The event, which took place on 14th and 15th April at Olympia in London, brought together the world's leading experts on counter-terrorism and provided delegates with the opportunity to view first-hand some of the new technology developed to aid the fight agains...

 Bosch held several presentations at ISC West on their latest security technology, trends and solutionsAttendees from around the world took the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in CCTV, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products.   At our breakfast and lunch sessions, participants enjoyed a wealth of information on the technology, trends, and solutions presented by Bosch product experts. From using infrared illumination to enable around-the-clo...

MD of Regency Security Gary Powers and Business Director Paul DeAngelis receiving the accreditation certificateRegency Security recently became one of the first door supervisor companies in the UK to be awarded targeted police powers under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. Chief Inspector Nick Lee and Essex Police CSAS Officer Jenny Ayres presented the certificate to Managing Director Gary Powers at Regency's headquarters in Braintree. Organisations granted Accreditation Status must mee...

Tony Lannon brings with him over 20 years of CCTV transmission and network design engineering know-howAD Network Video - the recently established enterprise video arm of AD Group - announces two major appointments to further strengthen its UK team. Tony Lannon joins as Systems Consultant and Rob Drewery as Systems Sales Engineer. Lannon is to be based at AD Group's headquarters in Daresbury, Cheshire, giving him ready access to the Group's technical team to support large-scale AD Network Video p...

The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence'Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, has welcomed the strategy from UK Trade & Investment to help British security companies win business abroad.The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence.' More than 335,000 people are employed in 18,000 companies and exports last year were valued at £1.36 billion, an increase of over 14 percent as compared to...

T24 expands past traditional CCTV and into complete security and entry systemsAt IFSEC 2010, MOBOTIX, Stand F35, Hall 4, the manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems, will present the first UK demonstration of its new T24 IP video door station.The new unit captures the entire entrance area without any blind spots, from wall to wall, floor to ceiling and uses integrated image correction software to deliver a high resolution video and audio feed to the remote viewing station. The...

Siqura TrafficServer is the first video server ever to be integrated with automatic incident detection technologyOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment and the manufacturer of Siqura surveillance solutions, announced its intention to participate in the IFSEC 2010 tradeshow as a key sponsor. As visitors traverse the various booths at the IFSEC tradeshow this year in Birmingham, UK, they might very well notice that Optelecom-NKF's Siqura surveillanc...

RAYLUX series is a high power, low energy illuminator designed to improve the performance of any CCTV systemLighting specialists Raytec have launched the new RAYLUX Urban series for all multi-purpose lighting applications. To be showcased at IFSEC 2010, Stand H15, Hall 4, RAYLUX Urban allows installers to deliver lighting not just for the camera, but for any requirement such as footpaths, car parks and campus lighting.With all the benefits of Raytec's core technology it is the ultimate cross-ove...

APT Security Systems is a specialist in high-security installations for high-risk sitesAPT Security Systems - part of the APT Controls Group - is this year returning to IFSEC to showcase a wide range of security solutions, central to which will be a new range of modular street furniture that has been designed and engineered with inherent security properties. The crash-rated cycle stand, for example, can withstand the impact of a 7.5 tonne vehicle striking it (at different angles) at 40mph making...

Unisto will be supplying a total of around 250 million seals enabling G4S to enhance security proceduresG4S, the UK's leading provider of cash management solutions has agreed a Preferred Supplier Contract for Unisto security seals for its cash processing, ATM and valuables in transit services. Under this agreement, valued at more than £4million over the full contract term, Unisto will be supplying a total of around 250 million seals enabling G4S to enhance security procedures, unify logist...

The technology will strengthen security and streamline screening operationsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the purchase of more than 1,200 explosives trace detection units using $35.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding - improving explosives detection capabilities at airports nationwide while infusing Recovery Act dollars into local economies."These state-of-the art technologies will strengthen security and streamline...

The new building gives generous meeting areas and security products warehousingCitySync, the ‘World's Favourite ANPR company', has moved to a new HQ at the end of March.The Company has relocated to Welwyn Garden City and the premises are significantly larger than the existing building. Frank Thomson, CitySync CEO commented: "Our business has been growing fast and we have been desperate to move for a couple of years. The new building will give us generous meeting areas and warehousing...

Vicon will be demonstrating Kollector Force and Strike which allow DVR, hybrid and NVR functionalityVisitors to stand E60 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2010 will see a startling demonstration of Vicon's video management, recording and control technology. On display will be the groundbreaking new Virtual Matrix Display Controller (VMDC) which takes control room management and display of IP camera streams to new levels.Vicon will also be demonstrating the new versatile Kollector Force and Strike recordi...

smarti is a complete biometric access control, time & attendance and building automation solutionWith smarti Electra winning the IFSEC 2009 award in the access control category it was a pleasant surprise to find that smarti Guardeon is one of the six finalists at the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2010. This makes the fifth year in a row that the smarti family of products has been short listed as one of the best new access control products.TAB Systems Inc. is planning the official worldwide...

View larger imageSiemens is a manufacturer for building security, life safety and building automation systemsSiemens Building Technologies recognises that the demands of security, fire safety and building comfort will vary greatly from power plant to power plant.Siemens, occupying a leading position as a manufacturer and a service provider for building security, life safety and building automation systems, realises that power plants all carry various operational, security and fire risk...

West & Central Africa Com is the annual event dedicated to the communications markets of West & Central AfricaMr Abdourahim Agne, Minister of Telecommunications, ICT, and Transports of Senegal, has confirmed the Ministry's support for the annual West & Central Africa Com congress, which will take place in Dakar, Senegal, on 16-17 June 2010. West & Central Africa Com is the annual event dedicated to the communications markets of West & Central Africa, and has become the m...

Wavesight's products are ruggedised to exceed IP67 protection standardsExhibiting at IFSEC 2010 (Hall 4 Stand I17), Wavesight will be demonstrating UK designed and manufactured technology capable of delivering high bandwidth video transmission over low power, unlicensed wireless bridges.Wavesight outdoor wireless communications solutions are gaining substantial market traction with security and surveillance systems integrators globally. Featuring extremely high levels of data security and SPG1 -...