Surveillance & Security News for April 2013

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Bosch Security Systems, has certified its DLA 1200 Series IP Video Storage Appliance, Video Recording Manager V2.21, and Video Recorder 700 Series Hybrid HD Recorder with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System.  AMAG and Bosch cooperatively tested and certified this integration through AMAG’s Extended Business Solutions Program. “The A...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced a line of wireless Ethernet Transmission Products. The NetWaveline will consist of point-to-point kits, as well as point to multipoint models. The NetWave NWK-1 is available exclusively as a kit and contains all the components needed to transmit a single Ethernet stream between a remote location and Access Point. The second model, the Ne...

Avigilon’s security surveillance deters and provides clear evidence of safety-related incidents in the vicinity Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced its donation of a high definition surveillance system to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The state-of-the-art surveillance products will help to create a safe environment for the Centre’s users by dete...

Recently, Speco Technologies, the leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions that deter crime, announced immediate availability of the new WCSPM DVR, the latest and most anticipated addition to the Speco wall mount DVR series. The WCSPM DVR is an enhanced product introduction for Speco’s WCS family of DVRs. This incredibly powerful DVR now offers both options of built-in CCTV power supply and monitor for ease of camera setup and features advanced analytics, such as thumbnail sea...

Managing Director Steven Hope was presented with the award at Hilton Park Lane, London Winfrasoft, the multi-factor authentication security specialists, are recently proud to announce that its PINgrid solution has been awarded the Best Secure Transaction Solution at the prestigious SC Awards Europe 2013. The annual awards are the most coveted and prestigious accolades for the information security industry. Managing Director of Winfrasoft, Steven Hope was presented with the aw...

The partnership is expected to create huge synergy effect for both companies, to the benefit of end users AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology and Viseum, the worlds’ fastest growing CCTV camera and software technology business, announces that they have entered a partnership. As the companies’ technologies are non-competing, this partnership is expected to create huge synergy effect for both compa...

Crocus will release a prototype of its Match in Place, a security technique that strengthens user authentication Crocus Technology, a leading provider of magnetically enhanced semiconductors, announces it will release a prototype of Match in Place (MiP), a distinctive security technique that strengthens user authentication in digital transactions. MiP is specially designed for smart card makers seeking to implement biometrics and other strong user authentication in smart cards...

Pilgrims Group opens a new office in Dubai to support continued expansion in the Middle East Global risk management and security specialist, Pilgrims Group Limited, has appointed John McCaffery as Director for the Middle East following the company’s continued expansion in the region. McCaffery will head up the company’s new Dubai office, where Pilgrims’ offering includes risk management and operational consultancy services as well as corporate training in ri...

The latest Honeywell offerings are based on cloud, mobile and connected systems  Honeywell recently announced the key technology trends including cloud based solutions, the rapid proliferation of mobile devices, and easier system integration reflected in the new products and solutions that will be showcased at IFSEC International from 13th to 16th May 2013 - Stand E80 in Hall 4. Honeywell will present enhanced versions of several of its products that have drawn praise in...

The alliance combines Stanley’s expertise in electronic security with USA’s premier manpower services Stanley Security Solutions (Stanley), a leading national security integrator, announces its strategic alliance with U.S. Security Associates (USA), a chief uniformed security services agency. The alliance combines Stanley’s expertise in electronic security and systems integration with USA’s premier manpower services to provide customers with a more comp...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology is launching Vantage VMS, a License- Free enterprise video management platform. Vantage 9.0 comes equipped with a bevy of features and support for a myriad of devices all license-free. Vantage 9.0 comes packaged with: Video Management Server Software Central Management Server Software Client Workstation Software SmartPhone Device Software All servers, cameras and devices are license-f...

AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider, introduces a new Symmetry Camera range of high definition network cameras to its Symmetry Product Portfolio.   The Symmetry camera line marks a notable step forward in the ability of security surveillance cameras to form part of an integrated security system. The new Symmetry Camera range includes nine cameras designed to satisfy both indoor and outdoor security needs, and they all offer the full 1080P video resolution at full fra...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the release of the Turbo NAS TS-x21 and TS-x20 series for home users and home offices. The new models in the TS-x21 series are equipped with 2.0 GHz CPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and the TS-x20 series with 1.6 GHz CPU, 512MB DDR3 RAM. Both series deliver superior performance for daily routines in file storage, sharing, and data backup, and serve as ideal media centres for storing and sharing huge multimedia files. The TS-x21 and TS-x20 series feature the brand-new Tur...

AxxonSoft is proud to present version 3.1 of the Axxon Next video management software (VMS). Many new features have been added to Axxon Next 3.1, making workflows more efficient, improving ease of use, reducing server and client resource use, and slimming the bandwidth footprint. New in version 3.1: The Green Stream feature automatically chooses the displayed video stream from a camera, depending on the resolution at which the video is currently displayed on the client. A "lighter" stream sa...

The Wise Intelligence Technology end-to-end solution supports every stage of the intelligence process Elbit Systems Ltd. announced recently that it was awarded an approximately $40 million contract to supply a country in Africa with the Wise Intelligence Technology (WiT) System for Intelligence Analysis and Cyber Defence. The system will be supplied within two years. A highly advanced end-to-end solution, WiT supports every stage of the intelligence process, including the col...

Streit Group will showcase Cobra APC, Riot Control, Cash in Transit and BMW 750 security vehicles  Streit Group, the world’s largest privately-owned vehicle armouring company, is one of the sponsors of the London Counter Terror exhibition being held on 24th and 25th April. At the event, Streit Group will be showcasing a selection of its law enforcement and internal security vehicles, including: Cobra APC The Cobra is a highly versatile 4x4 armoured vehicle with a...

The event includes 6-day courses and the 2 day "Securing The Human" course for security professionals SANS has added a new London date to its security-training calendar. SANS London Summer takes place from the 9th to 16th of July at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington and gives security professionals the opportunity to attend four of SANS most popular 6-day courses and the excellent 2 day “Securing The Human” course. “SANS London 2012 was the most popular s...

CatVision features built-in video analytics capabilities and offers system health monitoring IFSEC 2013 will see the debut of Cathexis' new CatVision VMS suite - a powerful new IP video management system which offers the ultimate in simplicity for installers, integrators and end users alike. At IFSEC Cathexis is offering visitors the chance to download a free trial version from their website to try it for themselves. CatVision is a sophisticated and very easily configured vid...

The recently released Gallagher Command Centre 7.10 offers a highly resilient and flexible solution Gallagher, the internationally established experts in security systems technology, will use Counter Terror Expo, held 24 - 25 April 2013 at London Olympia, to introduce a full suite of its innovative security solutions. Joining the company’s comprehensive product portfolio is the Z10 Dynamic Tension Sensor, which offers the next generation of taut wire type technology to...

Acquiring emergency phones is an effective way to improve security and safety How to maximise security capabilities of call boxes and emergency phonesFrom embedding a security camera to adding video surveillance capabilities to a call box to using emergency phone towers to provide enhanced perimeter security, some simple tips can significantly improve the utility of an emergency phone system for security applications. Here, Sam Shanes, Chairman at Talk-A-Phone, enumerat...

FLIR Systems announces the release of its new line of “Super-R” 960H (960x480) resolution digital video recorders (DVR). The FLIR D3000 Series 960H DVR line bridges the gap between standard resolution D1 CCTV recorders and more expensive high-definition surveillance solutions, supporting 960H Super-R with real-time recording at an affordable price. The 960H platform records with 34% more resolution than standard D1, offering a true-to life aspect ratio designed for 16:9 wide screen...

OnSSI has released a new Tech Support Mobile App that enables users and partners to easily access critical information and documentation on OnSSI’s industry leading Ocularis VMS directly from their smart phones. The new app is being offered to facilitate set-up and troubleshooting issues whether on-site or remotely from the field without the need to access a PC. OnSSI’s Tech Support Mobile App is currently available for free from the Apple app store. “Our ‘always on call...

AxxonSoft will showcase its Axxon Next, an open-platform VMS at IFSEC 2013 AxxonSoft, one of the largest global security developers and the Russian leader on the market for smart integrated security and video surveillance systems, is marking its tenth birthday this year. The company has enjoyed uninterrupted growth thanks to its bet on innovation and unique approach to focusing on client needs. This well-chosen development strategy paid off in 2010, when AxxonSoft came out on...

Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 takes place on 25th April at the Alea Casino in Nottingham One of the UK’s leading security providers, Octavian Security, has been announced as a finalist for the Nottingham Post Business Awards. The company, which was founded in Nottingham and operates throughout the UK, has been shortlisted for the Services Award. It beat hundreds of other entrants to the position. Octavian will find out whether it has won the award on 25 April, a...

Connexion2’s 8 Series Identicom has been shortlisted for “Lone Worker Protection Solution of The Year” Connexion2’s new 8 Series Identicom has been shortlisted for the new “Lone Worker Protection Solution of The Year” award at the IFSEC and FIREX Awards 2013.  The category celebrates and acknowledges technical innovation and excellence in devices that have been specifically designed with lone workers in mind. Launched at IFSEC last yea...

HID's new HDPii Plus features AES256 data encryption  HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the new FARGO HDPii Plus Financial Card Printer/Encoder, the successor to the world’s most widely-adopted, desktop solution for retransfer printing of financial cards. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the new HDPii Plus enables the secure, instant issuance of both ISO magnet...

The BSIA's logbook will reflect currentindustry practice of both Europeanand International CCTV standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a revised edition of its CCTV users’ logbook, to reflect recent developments relating to industry standards and governance. Aimed at end-users of CCTV surveillance systems, the logbook has been updated to reflect current industry practice and the content of both European and International CCTV standards....

Arecont Vision was founded by Dr. Michael Kaplinsky and Dr. Vladimir Berezin, pioneers in CMOS sensor technology Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced its 10th anniversary in business. The company was founded on April 3, 2003. A retrospective of the company’s revolutionary advancements in megapixel technology is on display at ISC West, Booth 8043. Arecont Vision was founded by Dr. Michael Kaplinsky and Dr. Vladimir Ber...

Bosch’s IPP plans to offer new level of interoperable solutions to fit any application’s specific needs Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management solutions, recently announced an enhanced partnership with Bosch Security Systems. The program being introduced by Bosch Security Systems is the Integration Partner Program (IPP). The goal of this program is to offer a new level of interoperable solutions to fit any application’s specific ne...

The ISC West exhibition floor included tens of thousands of products from 1,000+ exhibiting companies and brands “Fantastic,” exclaimed Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security Group when asked how ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), had performed for his company. “We had great traffic and a lot of excitement over our Lynx 5100 and MaxPro Cloud Solutions.” “The access control future will be dr...