Surveillance & Security News for April 2013

Previously, Jennifer L. Vogel served as Senior Vice President at Continental Airlines, Inc. American Science and Engineering, Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the appointment of Jennifer L. Vogel, a seasoned corporate executive and board advisor, to AS&E’s Board of Directors. Ms. Vogel was most recently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines,...

VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently released the newest version of its PSIM software platform.  Version 7.0 enhances risk management capabilities and ease-of-use, allowing public and private organisations to improve overall response times, accuracy and organisational risk compliance.  The release features heightened 3D visualisation, advanced mobile application capabilities and detailed situation reports including video snap...

Control4 announces a bold new update to the Control4® Operating System along with enhancements to their popular HC-800 and HC-250 Controllers. Together they will vastly simplify networking configuration, eliminate the hassle of license management, and greatly reduce the need for dealers to make on-site support visits. With the launch of the new Control4 OS 2.4, Control4 delivers enhanced functionality for Control4 4Sight® Service, enabling 3G/4G connectivity to the customer's system via...

New members include Exacq, LG, Oncam, ImmerVision, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony Continuing its commitment to increase the interoperability of security technologies, Honeywell recently announced seven new members have joined the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance. Formed in 2010, the alliance is comprised of physical security and IT manufacturers committed to developing open and integrated security solutions for end users. New members of Honeywell Open Technology Alliance include...

Learn more about how DVTEL can secure your business at DVTEL's unique event in London. Click here for more info. DVTEL, the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with ShotSpotter gunfire alert and location technology. Integration with ShotSpotter provides seamless archiving and monitoring tools for events created by the gunfire alert and location technology. DVTEL has also enhanced its integration with Google Earth vi...

Samsung Techwin has announced the availability of its new 2MP Full HD (1080P) network camera range in what is billed as the company’s most significant product launch for 2013. Eight new camera models incorporate the new WiseNetIII DSP chipset, which has been developed by Samsung as a result of a market research programme which identified what users and installers felt were the key ‘must haves’ in order for high definition IP network cameras to automatically become the preferre...

E-System will provide a complete portfolio of IP wireless solutions from Airlive In order to enhance its offer and market penetration in the security sector, Airlive announces the implementation of strategic plans to increase product availability throughout Poland.   Poland has decided to expand its product offer by incorporating AirLive IP video surveillance solutions to E-System. They decided to provide a complete portfolio of IP wireless solutions, IP communicat...

The WSC 2013 Women of the Year Awards Celebration were held at this year's ISC West The Women's Security Council (WSC) granted Bodil Sonesson, Vice President of Global Sales, Axis Communications, its Woman of the Year Award 2013 in the manufacturer category. The WSC award honours the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories. “I’m truly honoured to receive this recognition from the WSC,” says Bodil Sonesson, Vice P...

NICE Situator and NiceVision Net solutions enable San Diego to manage its complex security environment NICE Systems recently announced that the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department is implementing NICE Situator and NiceVision Net to help secure its water supply, following an order placed in 2012. San Diego is California's second largest city and the eighth largest in the U.S., with 1.3 million residents. The Public Utilities Department oversees one of the largest and...

Honeywell Building Solutions’ business critical systems include fire, CCTV, intruder and disabled refuge alarms Honeywell announced that Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) has secured a three-year contract to service and maintain business critical systems including fire, closed-circuit television (CCTV), intruder and disabled refuge alarms at the Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat, located near Whitby. Originally built in the late 19th century, Raithwaite Hall is a 45-bedr...

SSAIB’s Marketing Manager will describe the advantages of its BAFE SP 205 UKAS-accredited scheme at the events SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, will have a double presence at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International shows in Birmingham. The organisation is exhibiting on separate stands within both shows from 13-16 May at the NEC. A full complement of SSAIB staff will be on hand to discuss a range of topics on stand D35 (Hall 5) a...

The XS4 PBA12020 is EN1125 tested and approved and is compatible with both SALTO Data-on-Card and SALTO wireless systems, providing full control of the door at all times. It is also available with a passive leaf panic bar for double emergency exit doors. SALTO advanced panic bar solutions enable emergency exit doors equipped with panic bars to be controlled with an innovative stand alone electronic locking system, providing all the class leading benefits of SALTO but for emergency exits. Len...

Moxa's monitoring system receives data transmitted from serial monitoring devices Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communications and computing solutions, announced recently the issuance of a new United States patent (No. 8396947) for its active monitoring system for serial monitoring devices, a technology that creates new efficiencies for SCADA systems. In a typical SCADA architecture, the SCADA system obtains monitoring data from an OPC Server that communicates to f...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a global leader in advanced indoor and outdoor radio systems, recently introduced the latest member of the ORiNOCO family of enterprise-class Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points – the ORiNOCO® AP-8100 (http://www.proxim.com/products/enterprise-wireless-lan-wi-fi-mesh). "The ORiNOCO AP-8100 has an arsenal of features that makes Proxim access points a great product for enterprises," said Martin Bauer of Bauer Audio, who has deployed ORiNOCO acce...

MCM Integrated is being awarded for its close collaboration with DVTEL to meet the needs of its diverse client base Learn more about how DVTEL can secure your business at DVTEL's unique event in London. Click here for more info. DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has named MCM Integrated Systems, Van Nuys, Calif., as VAR of the Year and KLM Marketing, Mechanicsville, Va., as Manufacturer's Rep of the Year.   MCM Integrated Systems, a DVTEL value-add...

MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced its enhanced integration with Wavestore V5 video management software. The technical collaboration allows MOBOTIX to pursue opportunities within the hybrid and legacy systems market due to Wavestore’s support of analogue surveillance cameras. The integration offers MOBOTIX resellers and customers the opportunity to leverage existing investments as they transition to IP tec...

TraceSecurity partners will be able to offer customers a comprehensive risk-based information security program TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, recently announced the TraceSecurity Partner Program, a new program and incentives that provide resellers with unique revenue opportunities.  TraceSecurity partners gain the ability to offer customers a cloud-based, comprehensive risk-based information security program,...

Across six days attendees will participate in advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking courses This June, the SANS Institute will host Pen Test Berlin, the largest dedicated training event for ethical hackers in Europe.  From the 3rd to the 8th of June 2013, the Radisson Blu Hotel on the bank of Berlin's River Spree will welcome IT security experts keen to update their skills and learn new techniques. Across six days, attendees will participate in advanced penetra...

BSIA and its export council play a vital role in forging productive trade links between UK security companies UK security exports to Russia are growing steadily, according to members of the BSIA’s Export Council in research conducted ahead of this month’s Moscow International Protection, Fire and Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre between 15th and 18th April. The largest industry event in Eastern Europe and Russia, MIPS brings...

Mul-T-Lock will showcase its Smartair eCylinder and Watchlock padlock security solutions at IFSEC 2013 ASSA ABLOY and HID Global technologies help millions of customers to access their world securely. ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership incorporates the combined power of award-winning technology from leading brands HID Global, ABLOY, Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Traka and effeff. At IFSEC 2013, all these brands are showcasing the cutting edge in access technology on one stand. See demo...

As an AEO, Dallmeier is recognised as a reliable and trustworthy organisation Dallmeier received Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification and as such is recognised as a company with certificated "AEO-F, customs simplifications/security and safety" status. The objective of the AEO programme is to secure the international supply chain from the manufacturer of an article to the end user. Issuance of this certification is therefore associated with extensive investigations...

Martin has influenced the security industry with new technology network cameras for surveillance Martin Gren, founder of Axis Communications AB, was awarded the medal at a special ceremony at the House of the Swedish Nobility (Riddarhuset) in Stockholm. The Royal Patriotic Society (Kungliga Patriotiska Sällskapet) Business Medal is an award for outstanding entrepreneurship. The Business Medal was presented by Princess Désirée of Sweden. The motivation read...

First Cash deployed NLSS Gateway throughout its network of more than 800 locations in the US and Mexico Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that First Cash Financial Services, Inc., a leading international pawn store operator, is deploying the NLSS Gateway throughout its network of more than 800 locations in the United States and Mexico. First Cash is rolling out comprehensive video surveillance s...

Linear LLC, a leader in innovative access control, security and health and wellness technology solutions, has added Z-Wave lighting products to its line of wireless residential and commercial offerings. The new products represent a benchmark for Linear as the company seeks to unify wireless lighting control products with existing security and access control systems, and other Z-Wave products.   Z-Wave is an international wireless standard for intelligent, interoperable, low-power, RF...

Zvi Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern Learn more about how DVTEL can secure your business at DVTEL's unique event in London. Click here for more info. DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer. Peled will report to DVTEL President and CEO Yoav Stern, and will assume responsibility for all company operations. Peled is a seasoned senior executive who moi'mst recently served as CEO of Apollo...

Brivo’s ACS WebService offers anytime control of the system offsite Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that the Athens City-County Health Department utilises Brivo ACS WebService to secure their facility, located in Athens, OH. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. For years, the Athens Health Department used standard lock and key to secure their facility. “We were aware that...

Security Center 5.2 introduces new levels of security that enable operators to react to threats at a moment’s notice Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced Security Center 5.2, the latest version of its unified security platform that combines video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis), and license plate recognition (AutoVu). This version of Security Center...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently introduced its new Illustra 600 Series of High Definition (HD) IP Box and Bullet Cameras. The Illustra 600 Series Box and Bullet cameras deliver exceptional HD video quality in all lighting conditions. The True Day/Night and Wide Dynamic Range features provide superior low-light performance, saving on bandwidth and storage costs.  In industries such as banking, retail, aviation or any business where there are...

RIVA RS1000 is a 1 channel video stabiliser suitable for both, fixed cameras and PTZ domes .The device eliminates camera sway and other unwanted camera movements, especially for cameras with high zoom factor, where small camera movements may cause large jitter. The RS1000, with a video delay of < 80ms, includes an analogue input/output and is easy to install (plug and play). Furthermore, it offers an advanced automatic algorithm ignoring burnt-in text and moving objects automatically. RIVA&a...

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced the availability of the world’s first 12-megapixel 180° panoramic dome camera with true Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). In addition to its superior performance under challenging lighting conditions, Arecont Vision’s new 12-megapixel WDR 180° panoramic camera is less than half the size of previous SurroundVideo models. Arecont Vision’s WDR technology delivers a dynamic range of up to 100...