Surveillance & Security News for April 2011

 The Bosch HD products offer a total video IP solution integrating both HD and standard definition (SD) devices Bosch Security Systems has launched a new portfolio of high-definition (HD) surveillance technologies for specific applications where the benefits of HD are preferred as part of an overall CCTV solution. Bosch will be promoting the new portfolio in a series of HD Roadshows throughout April and at IFSEC in May (stand 5/D90). The new products are described as providing a c...

  ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010  ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every...

 ADT Commercial Security has achieved Platinum certification in the Dealer Service Certification Program from Honeywell Honeywell announced that ADT Commercial Security has achieved Platinum certification in the Dealer Service Certification Program for Honeywell's security enterprise-level products, which includes the Pro-Watch® Security Management platform.Platinum certification acknowledges an integrator's dedication to investing in training and certification of Honeywell pr...

 56% percent revenue increase for Milestone Systems in 2010Danish Milestone Systems A/S recently released its 2010 accounts, which show a 56 percent increase in revenue to DKK 217.2M (€29.2M) from DKK 139.4M (€18.7M) in 2009. EBITDA more than doubled to DKK 54.1M (€7.3M) from DKK 24.4M (€3.3M) in 2009, with earnings of DKK 21.5M (€2.9M) compared to DKK 3.9M (€0.5M) in the previous year."A strong focus on establishment of additional sales offices around the...

Milestone Systems' world-leading open platform IP video management software is being used by Coastalwatch, an innovative analytics and media content company that services international surf life saving and coastal management needs by delivering live and recorded video and information on beaches and coastlines around the globe via its CoastalCOMS division.As a main component of the CoastalCOMS monitoring platform, the Queensland, Australia-based company is using Milestone XProtect software to pro...

Panasonic Toughbook has unveiled details of a new diagnostic tablet at Volkswagen's Transparent Factory this week. The rugged industrial tablet has been designed with support from global car manufacturers for conducting the latest diagnostics on engines, automobiles, trucks and machines in either the workshop or field environment. The latest device builds on the company's successful industry track record having supplied 150,000 Toughbook devices to the world's top 20 automotive manufacturers ove...

Bosch Security Systems introduces the Dinion Infrared Imager, a rugged camera designed for perimeter surveillance and other outdoor applications. With 2X-Dynamic Technology and Variable Field Illumination, the Dinion Infrared Imager consistently delivers high-quality video even in harshly lit or completely dark environments.Available in analogue and IP models, Dinion Infrared Imagers deliver up to 160 metres (525 feet) of detection level performance in low or no light. Designed to improve perime...

Arecont Vision is displaying their new D4S and D4F Series of 4-inch indoor megapixel dome cameras here at ISC West. The all-in-one indoor solutions include Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel 1080p, 3 megapixel or 5 megapixel compact cameras in surface-mount or in-ceiling-mount dome housings with 3.3-12mm varifocal IR-corrected lenses. Available in colour or day/night versions, each 4-inch dome also includes all the features of Arecont Vision's compact megapixel box camera line. The new D4 indoor dome...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity in conjunction with ActivIdentity, a recently acquired HID Global company, announced the release of ActivEntry 2.4. The solution is part of HID's federal identity compliance initiative that combines HID Global and ActivIdentity products and services to meet Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standards and certifications as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). ActivEntry enables Federal Age...

Bosch Security Systems has expanded its AutoDome Junior HD series with a new fixed camera model. The AutoDome Junior HD Fixed Camera provides the same 1080p or 720p resolutions, 10x optical zoom and compact design as the rest of the series, making it an ideal indoor fixed camera choice for applications where both highly-detailed imaging and aesthetics are important.Banking, retail, casino, and government or commercial building applications will benefit from the camera's crisp, clear images that...

To cater for the increasing demand for higher definition solutions in video surveillance applications, TeleEye has developed a series of HD Video Cameras in its MX product line. Preceding the success in launching MX823-HD and MX873-HD, TeleEye now introduces the MX820-HD Outdoor & Vandal Resistant Fixed Dome to further enhance its MX product family.MX820-HD outdoor & vandal resistant fixed dome1/3.2" CMOS sensor, 2 megapixelsf=3.6mm or 6mm fixed iris lens720p, 15fpsMax. resolution:...

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center Enterprise Network Video Management Software (NVMS) with HD Stream Management has been integrated successfully with the Software House C-CURE 9000 security and event management system for improved enterprise security management.Avigilon Control Center Enterprise NVMS includes a number of integration options that enable the exchange...

The preconfigured package of products comprises four Y-cam wireless high resolution cameras (which have built-in IR LEDs to capture clear images even when the area is in total darkness), a Netgear router and a Wavestore Opal digital video recorder."The surveillance package which we have put together with Y-cam is designed for small business and residential applications and presents an ideal solution for electricians and electrical contractors looking to offer their clients a cost effective...

Honeywell's latest software tool helps integrators tie together commercial security technology into larger building automation systems. Using graphical programming, the Honeywell Software Development Kit (HSDK) eliminates the need to manually write code when designing integrated systems that tie security technology together with building systems such as secondary fire, lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). This approach can significantly reduce the time needed to design...

Fermax introduces the new door entry kits with a range that reaches up to 24 homes. They now include the new Cityline panel, tough and smart, with all the material necessary to carry out a door entry installation. And with an unbeatable price-quality relation.The professional market has been waiting for months for the new kit range, so characteristic of the Valencian brand. And Fermax has not let them down. First of all because the new City Audio Kit is totally complete, ranging from the kit sol...

In addition to Theia Technologies' SY110 Fixed Focal Megapixel Lens, Basler will add Theia's two new 5 megapixel lenses as accessories for use with their IP camera product line with their price list update of April 15th, 2011.With the introduction of the Basler 5 megapixel IP camera model (BIP2-2500c/-dn), Basler evaluated new lenses to take advantage of the full sensor size and selected Theia's newest megapixel offering, the SL940A telephoto lens, to use the full 5 megapixel resolution to deliv...

With the latest OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application, Lenel Systems International, Inc. announces support for the Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices. Previously available only on BlackBerry® smartphones, the new application meets today's growing business demands for additional choices in mobile equipment for monitoring corporate and government facilities. Lenel is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Techno...

Opengear, a leading provider of remote infrastructure management solutions, has launched its award winning range of console servers, device servers and cellular routers into the UK market. Opengear is a pioneer in open source management appliances and cloud services that simplify control of complex distributed systems and networks. By supporting open source Linux and open standards, Opengear helps its clients reduce costs and increase interoperability by providing a fully integrated turnkey solu...

  The program will educate security professionals to effectively design video surveillance systems Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, unveiled a new Advanced Channel Partner Certification at ISC West 2011. The certification program is designed to further educate security professionals on how to effectively design video surveillance systems that incorporate the performance and economic advantages that megapixel video technology...

 Optex Europe showcases at the Counter Terror Expo, Olympia, London Leading detector business Optex Europe will be showcasing its complete perimeter protection offering from its REDWALL and Fiber SenSys ranges at the Counter Terror Expo at the Olympia in London on April 19th and 20th.Included on the stand will be the award winning REDSCAN laser detector, which when mounted vertically, creates a 60-metre detection area that functions like an invisible wall. If sited horizontally, it cre...

 The funds raised by Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run will be channelised to benefit the needy childrenThe second Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run in Las Vegas on the second day of ISC West raised more than $80,000 to benefit Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation. Proceeds from the April 7th event will sponsor 240 children for a full year - providing food, water, education, healthca...

 Siqura direct to fibre dome cameras are configured to Siqura's intelligent IP video management systemSiqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced its intention to participate in the IFSEC 2011 trade show in Birmingham, UK, from May 16th through the 19th.Visit us at IFSEC (Hall 4, F80) With over 35 years of experience, Siqura offers global solutions for video security and surveillance applications. At IFSEC 2011, Siqura will show how...

 An aerial view of DONG Energy power generator site in Denmark - "Pictures courtesy of DONG Energy A/S" Siemens has built a strong working relationship with DONG Energy, Denmark's largest power generator. Having successfully delivered a number of diverse projects for the company, the most recent has seen Siemens work with DONG to establish one common access control system across all of the company's 85 sites throughout Denmark.Producing more than 50% of Denmark's power and approxi...

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...

 Arecont Vision best practices training videos cover installation, firmware, focussing, troubleshooting and moreArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces that a new series of Best Practices Training Videos are now available on YouTube. The new videos have been produced to help integrators and users get the most out of their Arecont Vision megapixel cameras. The videos are presented by Arecont Vision Director of Field Applications, Ted Brahms, and...

 Panasonic delivered integrated POS solutions to Troyer Country Market Independent grocers face a tough business environment. They are typically faced with severe competition from national chains, price erosion and rising overhead, not to mention business related issues of food spoilage, sourcing, employee matters and loss prevention.To beat the odds in this tough environment, one independent business owner is using technology. John Troyer, co-owner and CEO of a family-run grocery market an...

  Bentall Shopping Centre's security is now at a higher level with Zada Technology's SharpViewZada Technology has recently installed SharpView, the state of the art IP Megapixel CCTV system from J2K Video to solve a key requirement at Bentall Centre, one of the UK's most prestigious shopping centres. The management at Bentall in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames required a system that could capture and record video, at all entrances, with sufficient quality to allow them t...

 SeeTec will launch its Multi Solution Platform as well as its latest software release 5.3.9 at IFSEC 2011SeeTec, market leader for platform independent IP video management software in the German-speaking countries, will showcase its capable and flexible solutions on IFSEC Birmingham this year again. Together with the booth partners Advancis and Eyevis, the interaction of video, building management and visualisation will be presented on booth D145 in hall 4.In practice, the video manag...

 MegaVertical program targets the big box retail, healthcare, education and municipal surveillance Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the new MegaVertical initiative to help users and integrators identify and replicate how network megapixel video camera solutions are being used successfully around the world. Introduced at ISC West, the MegaVertical program included sales presentations, case studies, video clips and support materials target...

 Cards Asia would take place in Suntec city Singapore and is organised by TerrapinConsumers' behaviour and choices dictate innovations everywhere including banking and payments. E-bills are replacing printed statements and payment transactions can be done via a bank, a payment kiosk, mobile or online. Debit and credit cards proliferate and are not only replacing cash but displacing each other through clever sign-up rewards and customer loyalty programmes. Mobile-savvy and unbanked populatio...