Surveillance & Security News for August 2007

The Shops at Atlas Park in Queens, New York, have installed Milestone's easy to use, flexible and future-proof IP video surveillance solution that is integrated with IP intercoms, access control, and parking garage emergency call boxes.  It is a state-of-the-art networked system that gives the Securitas guard service full overview and fast response.  Management also uses it remotely to keep tabs on the business - and to show the property to new retail lease prospects.A recentl...

IP Video systems manufacturer IndigoVision is providing the technology behind an innovative train safety monitoring system.  Georgia-based locomotive manufacturer CLCX, Inc. has fitted an IP Video CCTV system to a freight locomotive to enhance operational safety, improve ease of use and provide a diagnostic tool in the event of problems.  The locomotive operates on a manufacturing site moving raw materials and finished goods.  The IP Video system helps improve operational safety b...

Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for business and security, recently announced that a major utility provider in the UK has deployed its NextivaTM Critical Infrastructure (CI) solution and integrated video analytics suite to enhance the security of its premises and perimeter.Verint's Nextiva CI and integrated perimeter intrusion detection analytics will help protect the company's premises, enabling security personnel to react rapidly to perimeter breach...

Recognised as the second largest supermarket group in Britain, and as part of the Wal-Mart family, ASDA stores have become a household name amongst thousands of families in the UK, providing high quality products at competitive prices.  With an increasing demand for high security, ASDA understood that it was now more important than ever to take appropriate action in securing stock and protecting employees in the chain's 300 branches.  In considering security alternatives, the company r...

Secure Network Systems, LLC (SNS), an emerging leader in the converged IT/network and physical security market, and HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the SNS NIMS-IMPACT® Logical and Physical Access Control System enabled by HID technology, played a key role in the successful Summer Breeze demonstration.   Summer Breeze was the latest in a series of DOD and DHS demonstrations for first responders to displa...

COE Ltd, the UK designer of advanced video surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that Joost Hardick has joined them as Northern European Sales Manager to expand COE's European sales team.Joost, based in Amsterdam, joins COE from Tyco Electronics where he has spent the last 8 years selling to major accounts.  "COE is investing in high quality regional account managers to match its accelerating flow of latest generation IP video products.  Joost brings significant exper...

Video analytics software from Ipsotek has been added to the UK government's catalogue of approved security equipment after meeting stringent performance criteria.Ipsotek's V10 intelligent scene analysis system satisfied Home Office requirements, thus achieving i-LIDS approved secondary detection system for operational alert use in sterile zone monitoring applications - and it will be included in a list of approved security equipment suppliers.The Home Office Scientific Developm...

When you have over 2,500 employees, 70 separate premises and demanding security requirements, providing effective access control is a significant challenge.  And this is exactly the challenge that the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) was recently facing.  Using products from Bewator's versatile Entro 5 range, however, specialist security installer, Presec Systems Ltd, was able to develop and implement a solution that is cost-effective, convenient and versatile.EMAS has...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a new CCTV Solutions guide to deliver in-depth details of the company's entire product range, from entry level to high performance enterprise systems.The landmark 44 page guide, which coincides with Dedicated Micros 25th Anniversary, represents the first time that the company has published a comprehensive overview of its CCTV products and their performance capabilities in one, convenient, reference guide. Crucially, the publication includes deta...

Mango DSP's Raven HX 104 to be integrated in ICI's Wireless Network solutions.Mango DSP, a leading provider of intelligent video servers for the CCTV, video surveillance, homeland security defense markets, and its affiliate ICI Networks, a leader in municipal wireless integrated systems, recently announced that the new ICI Wireless Metropolitan Base StationTM (WMBS) will now feature advanced video processing capabilities enabled by the integration of Mango DSP Raven HX 104 Intelligent Vi...

Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for ID card systems, recently announced that Glenn Bottomly, Ph.D., has joined Fargo as director of product marketing for ID software and systems.  Bottomly brings 15 years of software management and development experience to his new position."Among Glenn's strengths is his ability to understand the software user at an intuitive level," said Kathleen Phillips, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Fa...

As the eighth series of Big Brother draws to a close Forward Vision, manufacturers of the popular ‘Metal Mickey' cameras, confirm they supplied MIC1-400 cameras for the popular Channel 4 series.  Metal Mickey has become synonymous with the program; having been involved with Big Brother right from the start, back in 2000. "To help get the first series on the air, we worked closely with Big Brother's technical facilities company Roll to Record to overcome the technical challenges r...

Videcon is delighted to announce the appointment of Export Sales Executive, David White.  David has worked in the security industry for 14 years and has a wealth of export sales experience and knowledge.  He joins Videcon from CCTV manufacturer, Baxall, where he held the position of regional account manager, responsible for accounts in Eastern Europe, the middle and Far East.  Previous positions include the role of Export Manager for security distributor Gardiner Security, which h...

Axis Communications recently announced the opening of a sales office in Bangalore, India.  By the local presence, Axis Communications will take full advantage of the booming Indian market, with an initial focus on the transportation and retail sectors."India lies at the forefront in many aspects of IT.  Local knowledge and understanding the Indian culture is key to success in India.  By establishing a local office, we increase our presence and move closer to our customers, th...

With a new academic year starting, the demand for ID cards in the UK is set to reach its highest point, says leading distributor ADI-GARDINER, who supplies the Magicard range of secure ID card printers and accessories from Ultra Electronics - one of the world's leading manufacturers since 1993.Magicard printers are used in a wide variety of portrait ID and Access Control applications, and incorporate innovative HoloKote anti-counterfeiting technology, which prints a transparent watermark across...

Security Operations Center (SOC) will be the largest demonstration ever of the convergence of information security and physical security.Infosecurity NY and ISC East will debut "The Security Operations Center" (SOC), a best of breed, multi-vendor example of convergence technology that will highlight the security and business benefits of combining physical and information security.  Over 25 manufacturers will display their latest IP-based products at the SOC, which will p...

Norbain LIVE is less than a month away now and will be showcasing the most recent launches in the industry.ADPRO presents its revised and expanded range of PRO external detectors with enhanced performance characteristics providing superior detection capabilities, true Tamper Protection in line with BS8418, and easier installation including a wider choice of power supplies options. Kantech EntraPass Access Control software seamlessly integrates with American Dynamics' Intellex® Digital Video...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading supplier of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications and Dorlet, the principal Spanish company developing and manufacturing access control products and integrating systems, have signed a licence agreement.  Dorlet will integrate the LEGIC contactless technology into a wide range of their security systems.  The Swiss company is thereby strengthening its presence in Spain to an even greater extent by working closely wi...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - is a finalist in the International Achievement category of the influential Security Excellence Awards 2007.  The company is a worldwide leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD), which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, whether accidental or deliberate (arson).The shortlisting of D-Tec reflects its strong global business performance - with sales outside the UK expected to account for more than 83 per cent of turnover for the current fi...

The performance of CCTV systems in Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gillingham and Rainham town centres is being improved using the latest C-Allview high-speed, ‘ruggedised' PTZ cameras from Ganz.  In an ongoing series of upgrades being handled by leading local installer TJW Electrical Ltd, Medway and Maidstone local authority has specified the C-Allviews because they offer improved range, durability and quality of images."We are using the C-Allviews as an alternative to traditional P...

Stretch® Inc. and Pixim Inc. recently jointly announced their partnership to develop solutions for the video surveillance industry based on Pixim's ultra-wide dynamic range image sensors and Stretch's software configurable processor technology.  The result is Stretch's IP Camera Reference Design Kit (RDK), an advanced-feature, multi-standard intelligent network camera that seamlessly supports Pixim's image sensors.  Powered by the Stretch S6105 software configu...

The Anvil Group, specialist in crisis avoidance services, recently announced that it has met the stringent requirements set by the Security Industry Association (SIA) for its best-in-class Close Protection Services.  The Approved Contractor Scheme ensures that businesses requesting close protection for their Senior Executives or Key Personnel can do so from The Anvil Group in the knowledge that it has attained the UK's most rigorous quality standard for a company operating in this field...

Suppliers of certain types of equipment or services to Indian Casinos, including security systems and services, must possess a supplier's licence.  With its comprehensive knowledge and many years of experience in casino surveillance systems, Dallmeier has been awarded a licence by the Barona Gaming Commission.  This makes Dallmeier the first German company obtaining this certificate.The Barona Gaming Commission is a regulatory authority charged with oversight of all gaming occurrin...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the prestigious Security Excellence Awards 2007, with the company in contention for both the Best Security Innovation and Best Integrated Security Solution awards.  The final results will be announced on 10 October at a ceremony in London's Park Lane.For Best Security Innovation, it was the TSS's advanced PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV system which stood out during the shortlisting proces...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, world leader in contactless smart card systems for personal ID applications, announces its presence at the APS Fair on 25, 26 and 27 September 2007 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.  This event allows LEGIC to present its latest items such as the card-in-card solutions for mobile phones and to demonstrate the total company security control thanks to its unique Master-Token System ControlTM (MTSC).For the first time, LEGIC will participate at the APS Fair 2007 spec...

The evidential value of having an extensive CCTV infrastructure in the UK - both for public space and private surveillance - has been underlined over the past month by the presentation of key footage in a number of major court cases.Dramatic images released to the media with regards to the £53 million robbery at a cash depot in Kent - thought to be the largest incident of its kind in the UK - show an armed gang carrying out the raid, vital footage which has helped the police to piece toget...

Internationally operating security firm, Octavian Security, has appointed Charles Napier as the company's first training and development manager.Reporting to operations and training director, Jot Englebrecht, Charles will form part of Octavian's SITO registered training division, where he will be responsible for training new recruits and developing the skills of current employees - in addition to training officers from competitor security companies.Charles joins Octavian with over 20 yea...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Security Partnering Initiative category of the Security Excellence Awards 2007 for its landmark DM Fusion installer partnership programme, with the final result due to be announced on 10 October at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.DM Fusion, which was unveiled in May, is designed to deliver enhanced back-up and support to key security professionals and installers across the UK and Ireland, whether it be...

ACTi's PCI encoder cards and video servers are fully integrated with Ortega's VideoSm@t software, enabling a Canadian entertainment centre to incorporate IP based CCTV systems.  The new hybrid DVR system integrates the analog camera and IP camera on the same server.  Using the hybrid DVR system enables simple control interface and effective management over a wireless environment.There are 13 apartment buildings, a mall, commercial buildings as well as an entert...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and NT-ware, provider of software and hardware solutions for managing and monitoring printing and copying processes, have concluded a licence partnership which is of strategic importance to both companies.NT-ware is based in BadIburg in Germany and was founded in 1998.  The company offers its customers products and solutions for workflow optimisation and for boosting...