Surveillance & Security News for August 2007

Secure Design KK ("SDKK") in Tokyo, Japan, a leading fingerprint authentication company, announces a product lineup of e-Passport control systems with fingerprint authentication capability in collaboration with PCS Security Pte Ltd ("PCS") in Singapore.  Both companies renewed their business and technology alliances on 11 June 2007.After the 911 terrorist attacks, the US Department of Homeland Security stated that any traveller entering the US would be required to carry...

Unipart Security Solutions have appointed Anna Davenport as their Sales Manager.Anna will be responsible for promoting the company's services to new clients throughout the UK, as well as ensuring existing clients are provided with the highest levels of after-sales support. Before taking time off to have her son Leo, Anna, who has an Honours Degree in Politics and Sociology, was with Chubb where she was part of a field sales force looking after the Birmingham support centre.Commenting on Anna...

Fixed focal length lenses from Rainbow are being used for cargo recognition at major harbours on the western seaboard.Ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle are using manual iris and dc auto-iris lenses from the California-based manufacturer in assemblies created by Rainbow's client Hi-Tech Solutions.  The SeeContainer product from Hi-Tech Solutions features at port recognition projects across the globe, monitoring container markings through proprietary optical...

Juvenile Justice Centre uses CEM solution for state-of-the-art securityCEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that it has partnered with systems integrator ADT to supply a highly secure, fully integrated solution for the new £16.8m Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland. To create a secure environment, ADT installed a CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system with CCTV, digital video recorders...

Norbain has released its Summer 2007 catalogue, available in print and on CD.  It is packed full of information, technical tips and advice to help you find the most suitable equipment for your installation.Highlighting the most popular items from Norbain's CCTV, IP, Access Control and Intruder Detection ranges there are also 1,600 new entries and a massive 7,100 products listed in total.  Readers will also notice that new suppliers have been added to the portfolio.  "This...

Millions of pounds worth of equipment was deployed by the broadcasters and TV production companies covering the 2007 Open Golf Championship Carnoustie. To ensure that essential as well as extremely valuable equipment was not stolen or sabotaged, security was high on the agenda.  With millions tuning in to watch one of the most exciting Opens for many a year, it was essential that all of the broadcasting equipment was kept safe and secure and in good working order at all times. Man guarding...

Vigilant have further expanded their sales team with the appointment of Dave Markland as a Business Development Manager.David, who has worked within the electronic security industry for over 28 years, was until recently National Sales Manager for Cieffe.  Previously David was with Richardson Electronics where, as part of his responsibilities as Market Segment Manager, he was responsible for introducing the company's security products into new territories throughout Scandinavia and the B...

While the Government and the Police keep launching initiatives to reduce the fear of crime, one of Dyno-Secure's most active franchisees has taken a substantial and far more tangible step towards helping the public by opening the first high street store to showcase the security systems available.Home Solutions Services launched its new venture in June when it moved its sales and administration team to a high profile location on Swakeleys Road in Ickenham, Middlesex.  The 1,000 square fo...

Security specialist Octavian Security has been appointed by The GBA Group to provide manned guarding services for a number of its vehicle import terminals across the UK.  The GBA Group is one of the UK's largest and most recognised providers of logistical solutions to motor manufacturers and shipping lines.  The appointment will involve the deployment of over 40 security officers to provide 24-hour total security for the import terminals."This is a landmark business opportunit...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contact-less smart card technology for personal identification applications, and AZS System AG, one of the major companies supplying comprehensive and complex solutions in the fields of personnel management, time recording, access control and safety technology, have today signed a license partnership.  AZS already has experience of LEGIC all-in-one card technology, and the deal means that it now has direct access to the technical expertise...

Over the years, the BMW International Open in Munich has gained a reputation with the world's golfing elite as one of the most important golf tournaments in Europe.  This year for the first time, Regensburg-based company Dallmeier participated, presenting its CCTV/IP solutions for major sporting events.As an organiser of amateur as well as professional golf tournaments around the world for 22 years, BMW recognises the growing importance of the sport for its target audiences.  The 2006...

In the Am Bachgraben retirement home in Allschwil and Schönenbuch (AZB), Interflex AG uses an extensive online and offline security solution for both time & attendance recording and staff rostering as well as to provide efficient access control for residents and staff alike.  Attendance time recording and rostering is handled perfectly for all employees.  A LEGIC badge is used as the ID medium for both residents and staff.  Two hundred residents are accommodated at t...

The Imperial War Museum (IWM) has awarded Bell Security the contract to provide 'next generation', networked and integrated security and fire systems across its estate.  The scope includes the main site in London, Duxford Aviation Museum, Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM North in Manchester.  The project embraces CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms, voice alarm and emergency lighting systems, along with provision of a new fibre optic comm...

BT Redcare's i-Witness digital CCTV data storage technology was chosen by Sussex Police because of its ability to efficiently store, retrieve and output evidential quality image data.Problems with analogue Sussex Police's Eastbourne CCTV control room is the monitoring centre for the community safety CCTV systems at 12 towns and villages across East Sussex.  The CCTV monitoring runs 24/7 and involves a total of 80 cameras. Before its upgrade to digital, the Eastbourne monitoring centre used...

Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) has appointed six new students to support and strengthen its EU marketing activities, and build upon the company's relations overseas.The new placement students will be working on their own projects as part of the central marketing team that covers events, exhibitions, point of sale and E-marketing.  In the UK team, Luke Whitehouse will be responsible for marketing and events, Kerry Long for E-Marketing and Gillian Littler for PR.Panasonic...

As the new school year fast approaches the issue for the authorities and operators alike of dangerous student behaviour on buses will once again be centre stage.  Disruptive pupils are problematic enough in a classroom environment but on a moving bus some of their antics can be positively life threatening.  Typical incidents can range from minor damage to seats and graffiti to in the worst case scenario large-scale fights breaking out near the driver, distracting him or...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first six months of 2007, confirming Axis' strong sales growth of 44 per cent in its core market of network video products and fortifying the company's market leadership both globally and in the EMEA region.For the first six months of 2007, Axis Communications reported total net sales of SEK* (Swedish Krona) 748 M, compared to SEK 540 M for the corresponding period in 2006, delivering an incr...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the world-leading supplier of contact-less smart card technology for personal identification applications, and Dalian Modern Hi-Tech Development Co. Ltd., developer of high-tech software and hardware, and provider of smart card solutions for public transport and electronic payment in China, have agreed on a license partnership.  This agreement strengthens Modern's position in the fast growing market for all-in-one cards in China and provides LEGIC with a renowned...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent access control systems, is continuing to enjoy strong expansion, attributable in part to their education to customer support.  The appointment of John Harkins as field sales engineer for Scotland highlights their ongoing commitment to installation companies.Originally John planned for a career in pharmaceutical sales but says his initial intentions were undone when he ‘fell' into the worl...

Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems has won a contract worth in excess of £550,000 to provide Hertfordshire Constabulary with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solution at sites throughout the county.  The contract includes the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems, as well as associated work such as traffic management, obtaining planning permission, and liaison with the numerous third parties that have an interest in the project.The success...

TDSi has provided access control solutions to many of the world's leading banks and financial institutions, having developed systems for companies including HBOS, Royal Bank of Scotland, AIG and the Anglo Irish Bank.  The company has earned an enviable reputation for the design and supply of high volume door systems across security-critical, multi-site applications, with experience across a wide range of projects.  In 2003, TDSi developed a mantrap solution for the Bank of China, providing prote...

Lenses from US-based Rainbow CCTV are being used by a leading foreign currency provider to optimise client service. Rainbow varifocal lenses are part of an innovative solution whereby the accuracy of tellers at branches of FX Currency Services are monitored by a digital recording system. The FX Currency Services locations may be highly populated, with offices often having 50 cameras in an area of 200 square feet. The application uses a pair of colour cameras operating at 16 frames p...

What if you could use your existing CCTV equipment and network infrastructure to create a modern, state-of-the-art surveillance system that could...   •  monitor activities at any number of branch offices from      a central location?   •  visually verify alarms to your security staff?   •  enable bank staff to install and maintain without      receiving special training? With an Axis...

Partnership and Obligation Mutual trust, a customer-friendly approach and close ties to the public administration are the columns on which the success of the Kaiserslautern municipal savings bank (Stadtsparkasse) is based.  Customer-friendliness in this context not only means competent and face-to-face consulting services, but also omnipresence: 20 branch offices and six self-service terminals all over town guarantee fast service virtually around the corner for every one of the more than 1...

Event to offer hands-on experience handling event scenarios with technology tools.Quantum Secure, Inc., industry leader in the development of policy based enterprise physical security solutions, announces their sponsorship of this year's Global Security Operations 2010 event hosted by Ray Bernard and James Connor.  The event, which couples a highly interactive workshop to cover management-level aspects of global security operations, with a hands-on technology lab to cover all aspects of...

Complus Teltronic Ltd, a leading supplier of Integrated Intercom Solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new offices in Runcorn, Cheshire.  The new office will house the northern Service Team.  This will enable a more dedicated, rapid response to customers in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Alongside the service department, a new demonstration / meeting area is available for customers to view the latest intercom products and technology and attend pre-ar...

IMS Research's latest report on Explosives, Weapons & Contraband (EWC) Detection Equipment highlights the rapid growth for people screening equipment.  Metal detectors have formed the backbone of the people screening market since the seventies but are somewhat limited in their detection capability and are increasingly being complemented by newer technologies with broader sensory capability.  The increasing number of incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has dr...

This year's co-located ISC East and Infosecurity events will kick-off on September 11th, 2007 with keynote speaker Anthony Reyes.  The former NYPD computer crimes detective, who now serves as President for the High Technology Crime Investigation Association and chairs the Education and Training Group for the National Institute of Justice's Electronic Crime Partner Initiative, is well equipped to address professionals in all sectors of security.  Reyes will provide a unique and exclusiv...

MITIE has recently secured a three-year contract with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) at Bristol International Airport, making the company the sole supplier for hold baggage screening.The contract, which commenced on 9 July 2007, involves a dedicated team of 26 security specialists working 24 hours per day undertaking multi-stage screening of all hold baggage, prior to it being loaded onto departing aircraft. The success builds upon a thirteen-year relationship within aviation at Bristol I...

Three Predator VC12 MultiViewers from Zandar Technologies are helping drivers and passengers on a New York railway line to ‘mind the gap'.  The MultiViewers are part of a $1.3million CCTV system that has been installed at Syosset station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in Nassau County, to improve passenger safety and reduce the risk of accidents.Each of the station's two platforms has been fitted with 12 CCTV cameras and three 46-inch LCD flat-screen monitors that receive...