Surveillance & Security News for April 2012

Pyronix security products to be supported by UK's  specialist security provider Pyronix is proud to announce its collaboration with Corps Security, meaning that its world-class security products are now supported by one of the UK’s most established and respected specialist security provider. The South Yorkshire based security manufacturer, known for the popular Euro and Enforcer, is to begin encouraging its customers to maximise the effectiveness of their security p...

The website enables manufacturers to find the right solutions for all smart card projects Nortech, a UK based access control manufacturer, has launched a brand new website that is dedicated to its access control reader capabilities. The website enables manufacturers, installers and end-users to easily find the right solutions for all their proximity and smart card projects, no matter how complex. The structure of the website provides customers with an easy to navigate layout....

Mardan Palace Antalya deployed 36 Compro IP55 Network cameras and 27 Compro IP70 Network cameras Background The Mardan Palace Antalya located in Turkish Riviera is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Mediterranean Region. Comprised of 546 rooms, this Turkish hotel recently installed scores of Compro megapixel network cameras in an effort to enhance its security. Since unveiled in 2009, Mardan Palace Antalya has been providing their guests the finest Turkish hospitality wi...

Gemini version 1.3 will be on Bold's stand C17 Alarm monitoring, CCTV and lone worker protection are some of the applications handled by Bold’s integrated security software, Gemini.  Version 1.3 will be on Bold’s stand C17, featuring multi-protocol alarm handling, CCTV verification, lone worker protection, control room management and support for all leading security monitoring products in the UK market. Bold will also present the new Gemini advanced audio ser...

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police  during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications project (CSSC), an information-sharing initiative deve...

Bosch has released a new version of the Video Management System (BVMS), making it more flexible and extending its use into even larger enterprise installations. BVMS version 3.0 now supports up to 2000 camera inputs and 100 workstations. The increased scalability allows many new application opportunities and system designs. The system seamlessly combines Bosch IP cameras and encoders, DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) and Allegiant matrix switches in a single user interface. Version 3.0 supports t...

With the D14D, MOBOTIX launches an update of the successful DualDome D14 camera on the market. It offers high image quality in poor lighting conditions thanks to two camera modules mounted parallel to each other with two lenses and 6.2 megapixel dual sensor technology. Since March 2012, this extremely robust, weatherproof camera, has been available in three versions with different features: the D14D standard version with free lens combination, with two day or two night lenses, or a mixture of th...

RIVA´s high performance Full HD Dome IP camera RC3502HD with fan and heater is ideally suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The 1080p Full HD D/N camera with 3D video analytics (VCA) and 30 frames per second offers simultaneous dual stream of MJPEG and H.264. Equipped with numerous features such as 2 way audio with G.711, analog video output, digital in-/ output, USB port and SD card slot, the camera offers a power supply via PoE. It has been designed for applications at highly f...

DVTEL, INC., IP video surveillance technology innovator, announced the availability of TruWitnessTM, an industry-first mobile video application that turns mobile smartphones into full- featured IP video surveillance cameras that stream video into DVTEL’s Latitude Video Management System. TruWitness is a revolutionary application that transforms cell phones into real-time networked video surveillance cameras. Users are able to tap into the power of their smart devices to stream, record, an...

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice  of multiple security authentication methods to control access including proximity card, combined use of a PIN code + proximity card or a separate keypad code. Designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, student dorms, airports, government buildings, military installations and for use on any door...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers. Seve...

Staff at the ORLEN Lietuva oil refinery in Mazeikiai, Lithuania, now have access to new information on their huge territory that was previously impossible to gather. Thanks to IndigoVision’s distributed architecture and IP Video solution, the refinery has been able to add cameras in distant areas that couldn’t be reached until now, while staff can view more video streams, cover more areas – and keep an eye on safety procedures and technical issues from one of five control rooms...

NICE Solutions will record and manage voice communications used  for investigations and debriefing NICE recently announced that the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), the operational and domain awareness center for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Air and Marine (OAM), has implemented NICE solutions to record and manage mission-critical voice communications used for investigations and debriefing. As one of the world’s largest aviation...

The SMR systems feature up to 48 channel local display with 1920x1080 resolution Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, continues to strengthen its megapixel recording solutions and will showcase the SMR Series, all-in-one desktop megapixel hardware RAID NVR solutions, at Secutech 2012 in Taiwan from April 18 to 20. Providing excellent cost efficiency and designed to meet the needs of megapixel video surveillance, the SMR (Smart Megapixel Recorder) systems feature...

Moxa's European subsidiary reported sales growth of 27% to 43 m Euros Moxa, the Taiwanese manufacturer of industrial communications and embedded computing equipment, completed the financial year 2011 with a revenue growth of 28 per cent to 198,5 m USD (about 145,5 m Euros). The European subsidiary and headquarters, Moxa Europe GmbH, reports sales increasing by 27 per cent to 43 m Euros, which represent approximately 30 per cent of the group’s turnover. The European str...

Dr. Rer.nat. Volkmar Denner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bosch board of management Following 50 years with Bosch, in which he held a number of important positions in the company, Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Scholl is to resign from office effective June 30, 2012. At the same time, he will retire from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. Hermann Scholl was made a junior member of the board of management in 1973 and a full member in 1975. He chaired the board of m...

The program will provide resources to deliver technical certification training for video surveillance and access control to customers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently the launch of its Technical Training Partnership Program. The program aims to provide select organizations with the tools and resources necessary to deliver technical certification training for video survei...

The Compro cameras offer ease of use, plug-n-play functionality and good cost effectiveness Come April 18th, Compro will be showcasing its comprehensive lineup of IP video surveillance products at the Secutech Expo, the largest show for IP and HD surveillance on the globe. IP Cameras for Home and Enterprise The CS series and IP series network cameras in the Compro portfolio are well-suited for home applications. The Compro cameras in this category offer ease of use, plug-n-p...

TKH Security Solutions will showcase its access control, video surveillance and intercom communication systems TKH Security Solutions recently announced its intention to participate in the IFSEC 2012 trade show in Birmingham, UK, from May 14th through the 17th (hall 4, booth E70). This is the first time that TKH Security Solutions will reveal its proven, integrated, and complete access control, video surveillance, and intercom communications systems for security applications....

The broadcast quality remote controlled PTZ XU-80 and the BU-46H camera are the new additions Canon has added two full HD Pan Tilt Zoom cameras to its range of network cameras for security solutions; the broadcast quality remote controlled Pan Tilt Zoom XU-80 and the BU-46H broadcast camera. The XU-80 will be unveiled on Canon’s stand (Hall 4, E40) at the IFSEC International security show, 14-17 May 2012. Benefiting from Canon’s 70-year heritage at the forefront o...

Based on the Seawolf chip, the cameras have an effective resolution of 690 HTVL Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging technology for enterprise security cameras, announced recently its Seawolf imaging chip is a key component in two award-winning cameras at the 2012 New Product Showcase (NPS) awards at ISC West in Las Vegas. Established in 1979, the NPS has become the security industry's premier awards-based marketing programme. The BC620WDR network camera by TKH Security...

The new logo reflects a more global, simplified representation of SIA Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled the organisation’s new logo on March 28, 2012 at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new logo, which was created with input from SIA members, the Board of Directors and the SIA Marketi ng Committee, reflects a more contemporary, global, simplified representation of SIA as the primary resource for the se...

Over 150 partners have benefited from the suite which has the full MOBOTIX range Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its partner activities at the MOBOTIX demonstration and meeting room at London's Iconic Gherkin office complex which it opened in February, 2011. In just 1 year, over 150 partners have benefited from the suite which has the full MOBOTIX range available for demonstration set...

The new PIE-1 Alarm IP Encoder from Optex provides the dual functions of PoE power delivery to remote Optex devices and conversion of alarm signals to an IP protocol for delivery to video management systems or network video recorders. The PIE-1 provides support for Optex sensors in security systems using VMS and NVRs through vendor- unique API. The device can be used in a number of ways: PoE (Power over Ethernet) only: to power remotely the Optex Redscan laser scanner  provides IP alarm...

GUIDE Infrared a leading manufacturer of Thermal Imaging cameras since 1999 are introducing into the Security market their latest range of best of breed, leading technology cameras the KnightIR Series. The KnightIR Series cameras have been specifically design and manufactured to meet the demanding needs of security application around the globe and the diversity of the different environments where the very best security systems are deployed. We have the the widest range of both Static and PTZ c...

VIVOTEK has released two new mounting accessories, AM-516 and AM-517, to allow for easier and more flexible mounting of its dome camera series. The AM-516 is compatible with the FD8162, part of the SUPREME series with 1080p, full HD viewing resolution at 30 frames per second (ftp). It allows the fixed dome camera to be mounted to the AM-211 L-Bracket for wall installation as well as standard 4” or 4 11/16” electrical backboxes. The AM-517 is compatible with the 1-Megapixel dome cam...

The news that HDDs from Hitachi, Seagate and Western Digital have been successfully tested follows the announcement in January that Samsung had reacted positively to the worldwide shortage of HDDs by introducing models which would be supplied without HDDs. “The decision to offer models without HDDs was based on a desire to give customers the option to independently purchase approved HDDs at a time when all market sectors, and not just the video surveillance industry, has been facing chall...

The latest version of SMS4TM, IndigoVision’s suite of management software, introduces alarm display options that make it easier than ever for users to respond effectively to alarms. Operators choose exactly where an alarm will be shown on their SMS4TM Control Center interface, and each alarm is clearly identified when it is displayed. While no alarm has been activated, the operator can view any live camera feeds in any display pane. When an alarm comes in, however, the allocated pane will...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the addition of two Glass Tag Ultra radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders to its expanding Animal ID Glass Tag family. The new, innovative HID Global design featured in the Glass Tag Ultra transponders uses patented direct bonding technology and optimised chip placement to achieve a breakthrough boost of performance. Read ranges are improved by up to 35% compared to low frequency glass ta...

The lighting systems were installed to improve the quality and effectiveness of CCTV surveillance at the sites Infra-Red and White-Light LED lighting technology from Raytec has been deployed at various industrial sites and training institutions in Pakistan as part of a landmark perimeter security upgrade. The lighting schemes were designed and managed by Pakistani integrated security solutions provider Technology Windows Enterprises, Rawalpindi. A large number of RAYMAX Infra...