Surveillance & Security News for August 2011

In the retail banking sector, requirements for intrusion detection and related security measures are necessarily more stringent and more specialised than in most other areas of business and commerce. Alistair Enser of Security Products from Siemens addresses some of these special requirements, and explains how they are being met by modern security systems. In the banking world, the threat of unwanted intrusions into premises leading to loss of property and even risk to life is always...

Headquartered in Tokyo, Nomura is a top tier international bank providing investment and merchant banking services to corporate and institutional customers. With offices in all major financial centres across the globe, the mission of Nomura is to deliver superior services and solutions to meet all investment needs of their clients. To ensure they execute their mission in a safe and secure environment, Nomura has invested in a Honeywell access control solution that is expandable for the future....

 Compro IP series Cube and PTZ network cameras recently went on sale at a retail chain in HungaryCompro has been working hard on the development and strengthening of sales relationship with European distributors and retailers. In this past month, Compro has added two additional retail channels in the European region. In cooperation with the new channel partners, Compro is bringing its award-winning and easy-to-use IP surveillance products to more European consumers. Going retail in Hungary...

 ISS Expo will offer a comprehensive education programme focused on integrated security solutionsIMP Events will kick off a highly proactive campaign of raising awareness of its inaugural Integrated Security Solutions Exhibition 2012, with a morning of presentations focused on integrated security solutions, from 10AM to 12PM on Thursday 22nd September 2011 at Docklands ExCel London.Attendees from across the professional security world will be given an exclusive presentation by IMS Research'...

  Gallagher will strengthen the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the complex network challengesComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced that Robert Gallagher has been appointed as the company's Vice President of Network Systems and Security Solutions Gallagher's new role will be to support the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the difficult network challenges...

 The new combined Control and RVR Centre will enhance Axis Security's services to its clients Axis Security, a leading provider of bespoke security systems and manned guarding services, has opened a new National Communications Centre to support the delivery of essential security services for the whole of its business throughout the UK.The new facility, in Manvers, South Yorkshire, effectively brings together two separate capabilities - the manned guarding control room and the remote vi...

 The event will give insights into latest security trends and security for the museum sectorASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global will be representing the latest news and views of the security sector at a dedicated seminar, held at the prestigious Wallace Collection in central London on Monday 12th September 2011.The event, starting at 3pm, will offer key insights into the latest trends within the security industry alongside specific considerations for securing the museum secto...

Leading surveillance systems provider CBC (Europe) has debuted its exciting and pioneering plug and play VSoIP GO, a low-cost entry-level IP video management system. CBC believes IP video systems don't have to be complicated and time-consuming to install and VSoIP GO is wizard-driven - meaning it will find and work with a range of devices such as Ganz IP cameras, without the need for manual network configuration of them. It's as simple as click, launch and GO. Designed for applications in...

QNAP Security, the leading manufacturer of Linux-embedded standalone Network Video Recorders (NVR) announced the launch of its VS-8040 Pro VioStor NVR, a brand new model that supports high-definition local display through the HDMI interface for video and audio monitoring from multiple IP cameras.  The 8-drive VS-8040 Pro supports up to 24TB of storage capacity, offers maximum 360 Mbps throughput and ability to support simultaneous recording from 40 IP camera channels.  The VS-8040...

Hikvision have released a network IR speed dome, the DS-2DF1-715B, for customers who require wide-area, day-night surveillance. IP speed dome cameras with IR functionality are rare, and the camera meets a market need for users who may otherwise be obliged to combine IP dome units with separate IR LED flood lamps. These cameras are suitable for securing locations such as airports, harbours, military bases, public parks and any large area where potential for using conventional illumination is limi...

After the series production start of two IP Fixed Box Camera models with CMOS sensors in April, Basler has now initiated series production of another CMOS camera model and also two IP dome camera models with CCD sensors.The latest CMOS box camera model, the BIP2-1920c-dn, provides 1080p Full HD resolution and a frame rate of up to 30 fps at an attractive price. In addition, CMOS sensors feature a number of advantages regarding image quality, such as the almost complete lack of smearing e...

  March Networks Financial Solutions is employed by over 450 banks and credit unions globallyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that it is the #1 supplier of video surveillance equipment in the Americas banking market as ranked by IMS Research in its report "Vertical Insights: Video Surveillance and Security in Banking and Finance - 2011 Edition". More than 450 banks and credit unions currently use March Networks Financial Solu...

   The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware Videx will be showcasing the CyberLock system of electromechanical cylinders, programmable keys and smart padlocks at ASIS in Orlando. The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware that is already being used in a facility. No wiring or structural changes are required to retrofit existing locks. Simply replace each mechanical lock's core with a CyberLock eCylinder to ha...

  ADI will stock Veracity's HIGHWIRE, OUTREACH and its IP Camera focusing tool PINPOINT Veracity is pleased to announce that ADI, a leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, will be stocking the following Veracity products: HIGHWIRE, Veracity's industry standard Ethernet over Coax deviceOUTREACH, the market's leading Ethernet and POE extender PINPOINT, the industry's only IP camera focusing tool designed with installers in mind When you need a Veracity...

  Akron Zoo selected Milestone's XProtect VMS to monitor animal health and behaviourMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is integrated with MobiDEOS mobile client access at the Akron Zoo in Ohio, who has opted for video surveillance as a cost-effective and practical means to monitor animal health and behaviour.  The Akron Zoo is a private, non-profit organisation focusing on wildlife preservation and conservation education. It is one of the...

  White UK installed 9 MOBOTIX D24 dome cameras in the ceiling of the facility MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a new project at Dusk Till Dawn, the UK's largest poker club, which is using MOBOTIX High Resolution CCTV to help it protect customers and staff. "We had previously used CCTV to provide an overview of the general play and cashier areas but with our recent refurbishment and new tabl...

  One of the key features of this camera is the ability to see clearly in both day and night conditionHistorically, the issue of security has always been one of prime importance to Pakistan. There are a number of reasons, both on a macro and micro level, which underscore this importance. Yet recently, security issues have taken on a heightened, almost acute, level of importance. One Pakistani socioeconomic level now experiencing this trend is the education sector; with Pakistani school...

  Peter will be responsible for ensuring EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunities EverFocus UK has appointed Peter Robinson as its business development manager to drive sales growth across EverFocus' range of HD-CCTV products. EverFocus Electronics Corporation, a global top 20 global professional security equipment manufacturer1, has welcomed Peter Robinson as its business development manager. Peter will be responsible for ensuring EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunitie...

 The new surveillance solution will benefit professionals using full HD displays in retail, industrial, sectors QNAP Security proudly announced the successful integration of a series of Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR (Network Video Recorder) series.  Combining the strengths of QNAP VioStor NVR series such as high performance hardware platform with excellent data processing power, user-friendly interface, and award-winning data storage technology, with the new...

Enforcer Club's text-to-win competition enables installers to showcase the latest in security technologyThe Enforcer Club's text-to-win competition has recently enabled another installer the opportunity to showcase the latest in security technology, thanks to its unique prize.Last month Jason Flannery, from Nationwide Security Systems (UK) Ltd was the first installer to land himself an Enforcer demo kit, and we can now announce this month's winner is Daniel Legg, of Ringwood Fire and Security.W...

 The new SkyCourt building is now equipped with more than 200 S610e & S610f fingerprint readersCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that the CEM AC2000 system at Budapest Airport, Hungary has been successfully extended to cover the new €200 million terminal at the airport - the "Sky Court".  The extension was installed by Approved Reseller, Bull Hungary.The project which began in June 2009 and was opened in March 2011, involved the construc...

  Omnicast is a cost-effective solution and has an user-friendly interface Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that the American Institute of Business (AIB) in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, has installed the state-of-the-art Omnicast video surveillance system to secure the 20-acre campus. AIB, founded in 1921 and the educational home of 900 undergraduate students, found itself in need of a new security solu...

  Chris steps up from a previous consultancy role with CBC's CCTV Division and offers 27 years security industry experience Chris Howlett has strengthened leading surveillance solutions manufacturer CBC's (Europe) customer focus with his appointment as Business Development Manager. Chris steps up from a previous consultancy role with CBCs CCTV Division and offers a significant 27 years security industry experience to benefit installers, system integrators, end users and other CBC...

 RISCO's nomination is based on its innovative SynopSYS PSIM softwareRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has been selected as a finalist for two prestigious security awards in 2011. RISCO Group was nominated twice for the highly regarded 'Integrated Security Solution of the Year' award, based on two separate projects. RISCO's nomination for the award is based on its ground-breaking SynopSYS™ PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) software. I...

 Fujinon merges with Fujifilm and features new logoThe completed merger of Fujinon (Europe) GmbH into FUJIFILM Europe GmbH was recently published. With this merger Fujifilm made a major step towards the consolidation and integration of core business activities in Europe. Prior to that, in July 2010, FUJIFILM Corporation,Tokyo, had absorbed its wholly-owned direct subsidiary Fujinon Corporation. Following that move, respective changes were initiated in other regions of the wor...

 Thales is merging the activities of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & ServicesThales announces the creation of Thales Communications & Security, a company combining the joint skills of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & Services in the fields of defence, security and ground transportation. This merger reflects the growing convergence of information management issues in these areas. By combining these globally recognised skills, this compan...

  MOBOTIX's sales growth and EBIT-margin could be further increased in comparison to last year The fiscal year results at a glance (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011): Sales: €73.2 million (+ 36%)Export ratio: 76%EBIT: €19.2 million (+ 58%)EBIT in % of total output: 25%Net income for the period (after taxes): €13.2 million (+ 58%)Earnings per share €3.00 (+ 59%)MOBOTIX AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Gr...

 The Australian Security 2011 Exhibition will take place from August 24 to August 26, 2011 VIVOTEK Inc., for the first time, is participating in Security 2011 Exhibition, Australia's premier industry exhibition, which takes place from August 24 to August 26. The booth number is C29/31."We are very excited about attending Security 2011 in Australia," said William Ku, Director of Brand Business at VIVOTEK. "We look forward to meeting potential business partners and explori...

 The detection and remote signalling device were customised to deter thieves at various isolated sitesOptex Europe has been working closely with an installer to create a bespoke wireless detection and signalling solution for remote sites, earning it accolades from installers and customers alike.Kent-based ICL Solutions has recently completed several projects incorporating the Optex battery powered AX-TFR active beam range and a specialised battery powered GPRS control signalling device from...

  Siqura to demonstrate a total video network system for traffic applications at the Trafic Madrid 2011 Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced its intention to participate in the Trafic Madrid 2011 trade show in Madrid, Spain, from September 27th through the 30th. A Siqura traffic solution at a glanceSiqura will demonstrate a total video network system for traffic applications at its booth (5B09). Siqura cameras and co...