Surveillance & Security News for April 2013

SALTO has launched a brand new version of its best selling SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) electronic cylinder to secure IT server racks. Specially developed in response to demand from computing, data storage and IT companies, the SALTO GEO half cylinder swing handle is fully integrated with the SALTO XS4 access control platform and is powered by SALTO’s patented SVN technology. Its compact size and easy installation make it the ideal electronic locking system for almost any type of...

Gallagher Security has announced one of its most important releases in recent months with the launch of v7.10 of the company's Command Centre integrated security solution. The system, which resides on an organisation's IT network, integrates electronic access control, intruder alarms management, perimeter security and compliance management in a single scalable platform, providing situational awareness together with comprehensive command & control. Enhanced flexibility is the keynote of v7.1...

Aperio seamlessly links to the existing access control system without the need to cable around the doors ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio wireless locking solution is the preferred choice for specialist serviced office providers i2 Office. i2 Office offers fully serviced and furnished offices of the highest quality with the latest technology to suit all sizes of business in city centre locations across the UK. Prior to Aperio, each sub-let i2 office was be...

SALTO will showcase its GEO cylinder, XS4 electronic escutcheon and Aelement RFID lock at IFSEC 2013 SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, is launching its new product catalogue packed with the company’s innovative and exciting range of RFID access control products. With the launch of a new cloud based access control solution at IFSEC 2013 (stand D40 and A50 – both in Hall 4) as well as several other new products, SALTO h...

Quadrant Security Group is Great Yarmouth Council's long-standing CCTV integration partner Great Yarmouth Borough Council is pioneering a new approach to CCTV set to transform a necessary expense into a revenue stream that supports local business and helps residents get connected. By implementing its own wireless CCTV system, moving away from leasing a fibre network from a fibre optic provider, and teaming up with The Cloud - BSkyB’s public access WiFi provider - the co...

Sukhi Ghuman, found and CEO of Octavian Security, received the award in London Sukhi Ghuman, founder and CEO of nationwide security provider Octavian Security, has won the Excellence in Customer Service category at the Asian Achievers Awards 2013, in London. Organised by the Indo British Business Forum, the Awards recognise eminent government and business sector leaders whose visions, directions, and actions have made them successful role models for the upcoming generations,...

The report entitled 'Roads to Success: SME Exports' summarises the results of the committee's inquiry The  British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the release of a new report entitled '‘Roads to Success: SME Exports’', published last month by the House of Lords Select Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises. The report, to which the BSIA submitted its own evidence, summarises the results of the committee’s inquiry into what role the...

WCCTV will present the world's smallest CDMA video surveillance product Following a successful launch at ASIS, WCCTV will be exhibiting at ISC West the security industry's leading event in the being held April 10-12 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. At the Event WCCTV will be presenting the Nano the smallest CDMA video surveillance product available in the world and is the first video surveillance product available in the USA that has completed Veriz...

Scirica will focus in developing new open platform IP video and audio solutions for security applications WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced that it has expanded its executive team with the addition of a longtime marketing and sales expert, Mike Scirica. A veteran of the security world, Scirica has been named the Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Hebrings more than 25 years...

PSIM enables Safe Cities and Education facilities to realise the full potential of their security investment CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be exhibiting at ISC West Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013 - explaining how PSIM is enabling both Safe Cities and Education facilities to realise the full potential of their security investment by creating unified command centres and implementing joint response plans. Ensuring the...

Each reader is compatible with aptiQ smart credentials, including MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESfire EV1 Ingersoll Rand recently announced that access control administrators can now simplify credential enrollment by using one of two new readers, the aptiQ SUSB89 USB Reader or the aptiQ Serial Enrollment Reader, to enroll a smart card into their access control system using their own computer. No software is required to operate either reader. Both readers function on any operatin...

DVTEL will also provide conference attendees with a first look at its Latitude 6.3 NVMS 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, will showcase its innovative analytic technologies, as well as its Quasar camera series, TruWitness mobile application and Meridian Network Video Recorder at the 2013 ISC West Conference, which will be held April 10-12, 201...

IQinVision's IQeye HD megapixel IP cameras keep track of staff and guests at Spa IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that The Woodhouse Day Spa, in Ft. Wayne, IN, has deployed IQinVision megapixel cameras at their facility to enhance guests’ security and overall quality experience. Homeland Technology Group is the integrator for this project. The Woodhouse Day Spa was voted the Number One day spa chain in America by...

The acquisition positions Linear as one of the top manufacturers in the residential security market Linear, LLC a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. has closed on its acquisition of 2GIG Technologies, which will become part of the security and control group within Linear. The acquisition of 2GIG was announced by Nortek in February 2013. With the acquisition, Linear's dealers and OEM partners gain access to 2GIG's Go!Control platform, the first widely adopted integrated security and a...

Mayflex will exhibit Avigilon’s HD video surveillance solutions within its IP portfolio at IFSEC 2013 Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has now become the UK’s sole Avigilon value-added distributor for, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions. Mayflex has been distributing the Avigilon product range since 19th November 2012. Avigilon designs and manufactures high-definition...

Hikvision designed its outdoor surveillance systems to include several ventilating films at the rear of the device A known problem that is inherent in the surveillance system world is the unfortunate need to overcome the damage caused by mist that serves to impede video surveillance. How is mist created? At nighttime, when the environment temperature drops, and infrared cameras (in the course of their work) force a rise in the camera’s internal temperature; this leads...

Pilgrims will work with IESC to risk assess and help plan the movements of IESC staff within the country International security specialist Pilgrims Group has been awarded a four year contract with the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) to provide risk management and training to its staff in Afghanistan. IESC, a not-for-profit, private economic development organisation, works with other agencies, governments and businesses to promote stability and economic growth in t...

David Ashton is appointed as EVP for Business Development & Technology Cobham plc has named two of its current management team to newly established executive vice president (EVP) positions: • David Ashton, as EVP for Business Development & Technology • Julian Hellebrand, as EVP for Lifecycle Management (LCM) & Programme Management “These appointments are in line with our strategy to return Cobham to sustainable, organic growth,” said Cobha...

Samsung’s new range of cameras incorporate its new WiseNetIII DSP chipset Samsung has totally redesigned the stand it had at last year with the objective of making it easier for visitors to learn which of the company’s extensive range of IP network access control and video surveillance products are the ideal match for specific applications and environments. Installers, system integrators and end- users who visit the Samsung stand will see that it has been divided...

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its newest radio offering - the FM1200 VOLO. "This is the latest generation of Fluidmesh radios engineered for outdoor wireless IP backhauling, the result of a decade of ground-breaking research in wireless communication, " says Cosimo Malesci, co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for Fluidmesh. "We have worked hard to de...

AxxonSoft celebrates its tenth birthday, launches a new version of Axxon Next VMS and offers a giveaway. ISC West 2013 will be held in Las Vegas, United States, April 9th through 12th. It is one of the most appreciated security industry events and trade shows that attracts the entire security community including manufacturers, dealers/installers, integrators and end users of security products and services. AxxonSoft team will celebrate with friends, business partners and customers at the stand...

The demonstration was shown during the Cassidian customer conference SNUC in Cannes Cassidian and the French Ministry of Interior (MoI) conducted the world’s first demonstration of mobile broadband services for the evolution of Tetrapol networks with 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in the 400 MHz band. The demonstration, was shown during the Cassidian customer conference SNUC (Secure communications Network operators and Users Conference) held in Cannes, hosting...

The iOmniscient Health Check system can determine if cameras are operating correctly We sometimes find it amusing when companies announce major new capabilities with a lot of flair when we have had those features in our products for years. We are so focused on our most advanced new capabilities that we take many existing ones for granted. One such feature is the Dynamic Map Interface. The iOmniscient Health Check system has had, for many years, the ability to show a map of an...

Senstar’s Intelli-Flex has met the UK’s CPNI grading while OmniTrax passed testing by the US Air Force  Senstar is pleased to share two major government approvals of their industry leading perimeter intrusion detection sensors; Senstar’s Intelli-Flex with the United Kingdom’s Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and OmniTrax with the United States Air Force. Senstar’s product Intelli-Flex, fence mounted perimeter intrusion...

IDIS will demonstrate how DirectIP solutions improve security operations for enterprises IDIS, the industry’s leading DVR manufacturer, has revealed its stand at this year’s IFSEC will be dedicated to demonstrating its revolutionarily simple and affordable, plug-and-play,high-definition (HD) DirectIP video solutions for business large and small. IDIS will showcase its game-changing DirectIP solutions on stand D30 in Hall 5 at IFSEC International from 13 – 16...

Bicycles are marked using a forensic solution with a corresponding number or code that is registered on a master database Bicycle theft is a growing problem across the UK, and in recognition of this, the Asset and Property Marking Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a helpful guide for cyclists to emphasise the importance of marking their bikes with forensic solutions in order to deter thieves. Bicycle theft is a huge problem in the United...

Lush, a globally recognised brand of handmade cosmetics and personal care, entered Taiwan market in 2001 and established Lush Taiwan with its office situated in Downtown Taipei. Currently managing over 20 locations across the island and an online shop, the branch office also serves as the hub for stocking inventories and handling all the logistics arrangement. As the product variety and the business grew over the years, logistics has become increasingly complicated, resulting in greater chances...

The new Fluidmesh logo represents the product line through specific characteristics Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce a major rebranding initiative and the unveiling of its new logo. A young and dynamic company, Fluidmesh certainly wasn't in need of a facelift. But, as Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing, explains, “We d...

The QNAP and axle solutions are for storing and accessing large amounts of video footage across a network QNAP System, Inc., a world leader in network attached storage, and axle Video, an award-winning pioneer in radically simple media management software, will showcase two joint hardware/software solutions for video production workgroups at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Both solutions are available immediately, at prices that are a fraction of traditional storage/asset mana...

Next Level will showcase its entire line of unified security management platforms at ISC West 2013 Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, will highlight the latest evolution of its open platform, IP-based security technologies at ISC West 2013, being held April 10-12, 2013, at the Sands Convention Center. At Booth #10107, Next Level will showcase its entire line of unified security management platforms, the Gateway 500...