Surveillance & Security News for August 2010

The Israeli College for Security and Investigations facilityIn a landmark development to enable the youth of India gain leadership positions in the fast growing Private Security Industry and to bring best practices of Security Intelligence and management to the industry and the nation, The International College for Security Studies (ICSS) and Israeli College for Security and Investigations (ICSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for setting up of a Security Training and Intelligence college...

Rene will identify sales opportunities for Samsung's CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Alarm productsSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Rene Reinhardt as Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Rene has worked within the electronic security industry for eight years and was until recently CCTV Product Manager for VTQ Videotronik GmbH where he was also a member of the sales and marketing division for professional wireless systems.Rene will be responsibl...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera domeVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, working with Advanced Automation Systems, Inc. of Tampa Florida, has found a novel and valuable application for its pressurised, high-performance SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera dome. It is being used as a "Beach Cam" in Sarasota, Florida, where its live, 24/7 online video feed is helping to reassure potential tourists that...

Radar Autovision is a compact, vehicle mounted, digital CCTV video systemTraffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - announces that it has delivered a multi-million pound in-vehicle CCTV order to the Romanian Police for 449 of its state-of-the-art Radar Autovision systems. The deal is the largest single order ever fulfilled by the company for its advanced roads policing equipment. This Romanian contract reflects a strong overall export performance by the Oxfordshire-based business, which h...

Iraq SecurExpo 2011 will provide a comprehensive exhibition to meet security sector professionalsIraq's International Security, Safety & Fire Protection Exhibition, organised by TG Expo Consultancy Services Ltd. and Expotim, will be held from 18 to 21 March 2011. As the first and foremost security event of the region, Iraq SecurExpo 2011 brings together the security sector with an integral focus: safety, protection against acts of aggression, the prevention of fire and an...

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

Mission With an annual turnover of 800 million Danish Kronor, IT distributor EET Nordic's logistics centre in Ballerup is a hive of activity requiring optimum control. Every day, thousands of computer products destined for end customers around Europe are transported in and out of the enormous warehouse. In the midst of all the activity it can be difficult to avoid uncertainty and mistakes in connection with individual deliveries. Although it does not happen often, this is always a problem that...

About Collahuasi Mine Collahuasi in the rich Chilean Norte Grande is one of the largest copper resources known anywhere in the world. It sits at an average of 4,400 m above sea level in the Andes, northeast of Chuquicamata, 200 km southeast of Iquique. The environment around Collahuasi is harsh and breathing is difficult in the thin air. Apart from many blizzards and lightening storms, the region also has a number of active volcanoes. There are no trees, signs of animal life are rare and the ne...

Reinhard Schweizer, Head of Purchasing (left), accepts the Axis EMEA Reseller Award 2009 for VIDEORVIDEOR held its top position as the most successful distributor of the Axis portfolio for the EMEA area and received the award "Security Partner of the Year 2009" from Axis. The Swedish manufacturer of network video solutions nominates its most successful distributor every two years. VIDEOR accepted the EMEA Reseller Award for the third time in succession. The award ceremony took pla...

The selection tool allows you to choose the correct camera make, model and accessories from Bosch's MIC Series of PTZ camerasBosch Security Systems has launched a new online product selector tool to help consultants, specifiers and installers quickly and simply specify the correct camera make, model and accessories from its popular MIC Series of rugged pan-tilt-zoom cameras. The selection tool begins by asking users to specify their individual application and follows a simple step-by-step p...

The new CCTV Archive Management System (AMS) is an IT-based, database-driven, solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that the innovative Archive Management System (AMS) it has developed is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. A contender in the IT Initiative of the Year category, the AMS meets the pressing need to effectively manage video evidence, and Meta data, as the scale of fixed and mobile CCTV solutions being deployed continues to grow.The new Archive...

Barco's NSL-4601 - the 46" WXGA narrow-bezel LCD for video wall applicationsHCL Security Ltd. - a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, India's premier systems integration company - has chosen Barco to be the visualisation partner in a prestigious project to set up a new C4i (Command, Control, Communication, Computing and Intelligence) centre in Delhi. The project, due to be completed this month, is to provide a highly sophisticated surveillance system for communication with Delhi patrol officers...

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...

VIVOTEK will demo its 2-megapixel cameras, VAST central management software and more at SecutechVIVOTEK will be showcasing its current product line-up at Secutech Vietnam 2010, this year's edition of the key trade show for vendors targeting the rapidly growing Vietnamese market for security and surveillance products and services.Working with local distribution partner ION, VIVOTEK will demo its 2-megapixel cameras, entry-level megapixel/HD solutions, and VAST central management software. ION spo...

Since 1923, the City of Garland has been providing electric service to its citizens through Garland Power & Light (GP&L), its locally owned and controlled not-for-profit municipal utility. With nearly 68,000 customers, GP&L is the third largest municipal utility in Texas and the 41st largest in the nation.The challengeGP&L needed to enhance  video surveillance protection of its wide-ranging infrastructure and facilities, well beyond the capabilities of the existing analogue...

OnSSI's Ocularis and Feeling Software's OmniPresence 3DOnSSI announced that Feeling Software of Montreal, Canada has been added to the company's list of Verified Technology Partners as OnSSI's first 3D graphic solution provider partner. The designation signifies that Feeling Software's advanced Omnipresence 3D technology is currently operating in a successful integration solution with OnSSI's Ocularis Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform. The Omnipresence 3D integrates a 3D f...

If Alan raises £1,000 for Cancer Research UK, AMG Systems will donate another £1,000Founder and MD of AMG Systems, Dr. Alan Hayes, is joining thousands of swimmers in Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Voted 5th in the top open water swims in the world and sponsored by British Gas, the 2009 event saw more than 6000 enthusiasts plunge into the chilly, but beautiful, lake.Commenting on his motivation to join the 2010 event, Alan says: "I love a challenge and the Great North swim in...

With the tool, attributes like resolution, indoor or outdoor location, and day/night time surveillance can be selectedA new design tool to aid developers and integrators in choosing the right VIVOTEK products for their projects is now available online. Project attributes such as required resolution, indoor or outdoor location, and daytime or night time surveillance can be selected, with the tool automatically selecting the VIVOTEK products that meet the specified criteria. Results are prese...

The bank is using over 1,300 Infinova high-resolution fixed and PTZ dome cameras plus 80 Infinova DVRsInfinova announced that all transactions and activities in each location of the Kuwait Finance House bank are under the surveillance of Infinova indoor/outdoor, infrared, mini dome and PTZ dome cameras. Video is recorded in continuous mode with Infinova high-definition H.264 DVRs. Kuwait Finance House, headquartered in Kuwait City with international operations in Bahrain, Malaysia and Turkey, is...

Products to be exhibited at Secutech include CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, management software and moreOver one hundred exhibitors are taking part in Secutech Vietnam, Vietnam's largest trade fair for security, fire and safety which is taking place from 25 - 27 August 2010 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media company dedicated to the security industry,...

Prisma is a chain of department stores with about 50 shops around Finland and the Baltic States. They are the leader of the hypermarket sector and are owned by the Finnish SOK group. Prisma customers remain loyal to the chain due to the high quality, wide range of products and affordable prices. The SOK group has already expanded Prisma into other international locations such as Russia, Estonia and Latvia. ChallengePrisma stores in Finland have enjoyed rapid expansion over the years. Several of...

Image quality is affected by more than just zoom Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce.  Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative to select one with features that will provide the best results possible.  It is often thought that the higher the zoom, the better the quality of the images produced.  However, this is not always necessarily the case. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe...

The Awards are to be presented at the Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City on November 3SIA, ESA and CSAA have announced this year's recipients of two of the top honours in the security industry: Leo Guthart is to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and Cecil Hogan is to be honoured with the Triton Award at the November 3 Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Elect...

ECKey is an established leader in Bluetooth solutions for the Access Control IndustryECKey Corporation has announced a partnership with G4S Israel (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) to exclusively distribute the award winning ECKey product range into Israel. As part of the agreement, Israel-based G4S (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) will support the growing number of inquiries and existing customers of ECKey in the region. This partnership will position G4S and ECKey as the leading playe...

The new logo of surveillance products maunfacturer, Genetec Inc.Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that its rapid growth and relentless commitment to delivering innovative solutions has led to more global expansion, new product development and the launch of its new corporate image and website. Genetec decided to refresh its visual identity to underscore all the ongoing initiatives that help drive new innovative idea...

velopass enjoys great flexibility offered by the LEGIC advant contactless smart card technologyIf you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland.It's no secret that if you are taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most...

General Dynamics is an expert in border surveillance technology and VESPer, its 3D mapping technology, among othersInforma Exhibitions India, in association with ASSOCHAM, will be hosting INDESEC Expo 2010, India's only major exhibition and conference dedicated to Homeland Security, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6th - 8th September 2010. Officially supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this event will consist of a 3-day exhibition, a 2-day high level conference and VIP cocktai...

Shenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology concentrates on IC card and RFID tag productionShenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology, Chinese manufacturer of IC cards and electronic tags, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The Chinese card manufacturer will be able to offer to its customers contactless IC cards based on the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The cards will...

Wood Communications will promote and support the full range of IP products manufactured by LILINLILIN have announced the appointment of Wood Communications, the leading Networking Security Company, as its authorised Irish distributor.Established in 1924, Wood Communications are one of the largest specialist companies in the provision of IP video, technology and infrastructure products. With such a strong presence in the Irish market, LILIN customers will now be able to benefit from improved prod...

A car's licence plate number can be checked directly on location in the database stored in the portable readerRomanian Ministry of Interior and Administration representatives shown state-of-the-art communication capabilitiesStrong cooperation between the Romanian authorities and EADS Defence & Security on border security opens the doorCapabilities of the EADS TETRA network were shown by EADS Defence & Security (DS) during a TETRA Demonstration, in the context of the Romanian border prote...