Surveillance & Security News for April 2014

Intrusion detection devices must maintain a delicate balance. Highly sensitive devices can cause too many false alarms, while devices with insufficient sensitivity are easily defeated by sophisticated intruders. Innovations in intrusion detection technology have enabled significant advancements in performance, resulting in excellent catch performance while virtually eliminating false alarms. In this article, Tom Mechler, Product Marketing Manager for intrusion products for Bosch Se...

QNAP® Systems Inc. recently announced firmware updates for Turbo NAS systems with vulnerability to the OpenSSL Heartbleed bug (CVE-2014-0160). The operating systems vulnerable to Heartbleed are QTS versions 4.0 and 4.1. Versions 3.8 and earlier use a different version of OpenSSL and are not affected by the OpenSSL Heartbleed bug. As described on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures website, the OpenSSL 1.0.1 TLS and DTLS implementation, before 1.0.1g, does not properly process Heartbeat...

Observer members will be able to independently test products to determine their conformance with ONVIF Profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the addition of a new membership level, to its membership structure, called the Observer level, which encompasses consultants, systems architects and engineers and members of the media. The addition of the Observer level membership grants these individual...

Sessions are comprised of a 4 day workshop designed to be comprehensive training classes STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specialising in advanced integrated security solutions on K-12 and higher education campuses nationwide, announces its partnership with the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) and D. Stafford & Associates to sponsor a series of seminars throughout 2014 as part of the organisation’s Advanc...

Samsung received the award in the 35th annual SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West Samsung Techwin America was honoured with the Best Surveillance Video Data Storage Award in the 35th annual SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2014 for its for its SRM-872 Mobile NVR. “Winning the New Product Showcase Award for the Surveillance Video Storage category is an honour and reflects the Samsung team’s hard work to develop and deliver powerful solutions that provide...

Pelco is making its big comeback with renewed vigour and new lines of surveillance products to set it apart from the rest Working to Regain Momentum in a Changing Market: Most observers agree that Pelco lost momentum in the video surveillance market after the acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2007. Hervé Fages, senior vice president of Schneider Electric's video business, is looking to regain that momentum, guiding the surveillance giant in new directions as the mark...

Guy will take the reins of the business during an exciting time of growth Vacant property expert SitexOrbis has appointed Guy Other as its new Chief Executive. Guy has more than 20 years’ success as a b2b services leader in a broad range of commercial sectors. Most recently he was Chief Operating Officer at Stalbridge Linen Services and a main Board Director at Johnsons Apparelmaster. Guy will take the reins of the business during an exciting time of growth. After a...

The SMS can be securely attached to any mast system – whether portable, vehicle-mounted or on a fixed structure Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of radar based surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it will be displaying its new Single Mast Solution (SMS) at Counter Terror Expo 2014 from April 29th to 30th. This will be the first time that the SMS – a lightweight, easily deployable, best-in-class radar and electro-optical system &...

These “critter cams” let viewers share in the daily lives of animals usually hidden in forests, groves or high atop trees Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently celebrates Earth Day by highlighting non-profit organisations who raise awareness of wildlife and conservation projects through live Web streams of animal habitats using Axis network cameras. These “critter cams” let viewers share in the daily lives of animals usually...

The IP-addressable equipment consists of proximity readers, door controllers and ACT’s access control software suite Britannia Fire & Security Ltd has secured the headquarters of the Axiom Housing Association in Peterborough using an innovative access control system. The IP-addressable equipment, which is from ACT, consists of proximity readers, door controllers and ACT’s access control software suite. Axiom operates more than 2,200 homes across Peterborough,...

Morrisons decided upon a strategy to upgrade each of these vital IT and comms rooms MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Wm Morrison Supermarkets that is helping to secure access and reduce management complexity across 40 critical sites supporting the retailers “farm to fork” business strategy. Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC is a major UK food retailer with over 500...

Jack will work with members of the DMP authorised dealer network to promote the sale of products Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Jack Conard to the newly created position of Director-Market Development, Retail Solutions, West. Jack will work with members of the DMP authorised dealer network, vendor partners, and retailers to promote the sale of DMP products in retail installations. “DMP technology is especially well-suited to a number of vertical markets, in...

The MASHEN N2 is a super mini NVR, 4 or 8 channels are available for it. This powerful, user-friendly, standalone IR video management solution is ideal for a wide range of surveillance applications due to its intuitive interface, wide device support, compact dimensions, low power consumption, reliable operation and cost effective price. IP technology has been around for quite some time, it is just starting to mature in surveillance industry. Many users want to try this new technology but they d...

More than 300 professionals attended the forum, including distributors, system integrators, installers and end-users Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently held a security forum in Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, partnering with its local distributor IMAX CAMERAS. More than 300 professionals attended the forum, including distributors, systems integrators, ins...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China launched Ultra-Smart network camera series — DH-IPC-8000-series — offering 3-Megapixel in diverse designs and shapes, featuring ultra codec and smart detection. Ultra codec includes Region of Interest (ROI), corridor mode, Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and Scalable Video Coding (SVC). ROI allows cameras to enhance image quality of region of interest by d...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently introduced Eco-Savvy 3- Megapixel 5000-series network cameras, including domes (IPC-HDB(W)5302-DI/5300-DI) and IR-bullets (IPC-HFW5302C/5300c) as a complementary to its Eco-Savvy family, featuring power efficiency, better bitrate, ultra low-lux with enhanced installation details. The new network camera series features 3-Megapixel CMOS and supports up to max 20fps@...

Visiting with the youngest "old company" in the security market: One of the newest companies at this year’s ISC West show is 130 years old. Allegion launched in December 2013 as a standalone, publicly-traded company following the spinoff of the commercial and residential security businesses from Ingersoll Rand. Making its high-profile debut at ISC West in Las Vegas, Allegion sponsored the kick-off ceremony and featured a big booth full of familiar brands like Schlage and Von Duprin. I ca...

Dahua’s SD6980-HN & SD6582A-HN speed domes, NVR3216, and DVR0804HF-L were selected to secure OCP group OCP group is a global leader in phosphate and its derivatives markets headquartered in Morocco, it recently upgraded its video surveillance system with Dahua HD IP solution. OCP group has been a key player in international phosphate market since its founding in 1920. It is world’s largest exporter of phosphate rock and phosphoric acid as well as one of the wo...

STENTOFON audio communication solutions will integrate with SKIDATA parking devices Zenitel AS, a global leader and supplier of the STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brands of security and safety communication systems, is pleased to announce their partnership with SKIDATA, an international leader in the field of access solutions and visitor management. STENTOFON audio communication solutions will integrate with SKIDATA parking devices for bi-directional communication between ope...

Moxa became a sponsor member of the SunSpec Alliance in 2010 Moxa, an industry leader in data-loggers and networking hardware for the renewable energy market, announced recently that it was recognised with the Open Standards Champion award from the SunSpec Alliance, a trade consortium of distributed energy industry participants working together to pursue information standards to enable "plug & play" system interoperability. It was the second year in a row that Moxa receive...

Stevens from INSIDE Secure will describe the security attacks that are routinely launched against mobile platforms INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces that Bart Stevens, director of product management at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the Linley Tech Mobile Conference being held April 30 - May 1 in Santa Clara, California. Stevens will present ‘Mobile security is no longer optional&...

The revised version of the Code of Practice has also been harmonised with the Government’s CCTV Code of Practice An important Code of Practice for the CCTV sector has been revised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in order to reflect the very latest in surveillance camera installation standards. The Code of Practice, which relates to the planning, design, installation and operation of CCTV systems, was first published in the early 1990s and remains one...

If your surveillance system is only having cameras, it is not completed and workable. The reliable and quality video recorder is important in a completed surveillance system. The MASHEN 38 is a H.264 DVR, 4/8/16 channels are available which is depending on your number of cameras. It features a generous 2TB hard drive for hours of recording. You can connect the CCTV cameras to the MASHEN 38 with audio, high compression format and amazing memory capacity. MASHEN 38 is ideal for CCTV system of bus...

Arecont Vision MegaVideo compact 10MP cameras are located inside the bowl to monitor exterior seating areas Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been selected by MetLife Stadium’s security management team to provide comprehensive, undisrupted video coverage throughout every part of its venue. Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been deployed to ensure wide area coverage with extreme detail and the ability to electronically zo...

Casino surveillance system requires the ability to respond rapidly to incidents at low levels of lighting, which is one of the most technical-demanding requirements for surveillance systems with diverse operational requirements. Gaming video surveillance needs to focus on the activities at the gaming tables and slot machines in order to settle disputes, prevent and detect cheating and also to protect the casino and players from dishonest employees. Evidential-level image quality is crucial for...

Allegion will be exhibiting products from its CISA brand in the ‘Technology’ product section of Hotelympia Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, is set to attend Hotelympia, the UK’s largest foodservice and hospitality exhibition at Excel in London from Monday 28th April to Thursday 1st May. A major supplier of security and hardware packages, access control systems, and door solutions to hotels and restaurants worldwide, Allegio...

Mul-T-Lock UK representatives will present an interactive demonstration of how WatchLock and SMARTair access control systems work ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, is focusing on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companie...

Airbus and NCS successfully demonstrated the LTE based CCTV solution through the Singapore Safe City Test Bed Airbus Defence and Space has deployed a vehicle mounted CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) solution as part of the Singapore Safe City Test Bed. It increases the Situational Awareness of government agencies by having flexible access to specific areas and persons of interest associated to crime. The solution provides a rapidly deployable asset which can provide valuable i...

Steve Singer will present "High Throughput, Low Latency Ethernet Security with MACsec" INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces that Steve Singer, VP of worldwide field applications engineering at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the Ethernet Technology Summit being held April 29 – May 1 in Santa Clara, USA. Singer will present “High Throughput, Low Latency Ethernet Security with MACsec&...

The new Senior Managers are now responsible for the Photo Imaging and Industrial Optics divisions Tamron USA announced the reorganisation of the US operations that merges the responsibilities of the previously separate areas of business. With this restructure, the newly appointed Senior Managers now hold responsibility for both the Photo Imaging Optics and the Industrial Optics divisions of the company. Gregg Maniaci was promoted to Senior Manager, Eastern Region, and Daniel D...