Surveillance & Security News for August 2013

It happens all too often. You have installed an advanced surveillance system. The video looks bright and smooth to your eyes. You expect everything to work correctly. But when you try to retrieve the video looking for evidence after a crime, the details you need are not there. The culprit is the motion blur. Motion blur makes moving objects such as car or a person blurry, particularly in low light conditions. You don’t realise this until you pause a video looking for details. Therefore, y...

Dallmeier’s HD Picodome is not only impressive for its small size and elegant design, but above all for its high performance capability. Hybrid Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) dome camera The Picodome DDF4220HDV provides real-time HD video (720p/30) using the H.264 codec, currently the most advanced standard for high-efficiency video compression, and supports resolutions up to 1.3 megapixel. In addition to HD video over IP, the hybrid camera provides for a simultaneous analogue SD (PAL/NTSC) vi...

TDSi will showcase its DIGIgarde PLUS access control reader, MICROgarde, and EXpert controller range Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be meeting its South East Asia partners and customers at this year’s IFSEC South East Asia in Kuala Lumpur, from 11th-13th September, as well as introducing its products and services to a wider audience in the region. The company will be exhibiting its latest EXgarde 4.1 software at the show, which offers full access co...

Sony Electronics announced recently a new line of affordably priced, high-performance security cameras. The high-definition C-Series cameras – models SNC-CX600 and SNC-CX600W – fit a range of security or surveillance applications, especially those for the small-to-midsize business (SMB) market. This includes retailers, offices and restaurants. “Small- and medium-sized businesses are more interested in security and surveillance than ever before,” said Mark Collett, genera...

In the third quarter, MOBOTIX Group achieved 15.1% growth in revenue year on year to €22.2 million MOBOTIX AG, system supplier for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Group’s financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the fiscal year 2012/13 (October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013) in accordance with IFRS. In the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2012/13, the MOBOTIX Group achieved 15.1% growth in...

AirLive introduces bundle packages for home and enterprise at its 20th anniversary This year, AirLive producer, Ovislink Corp. is celebrating two decades of providing high quality technological products. In 1993 begun the history of networking products, in 2003, AirLive launched the first multifunction wireless access point in the world, and in 2005 announced the first multi 5GHz AP for WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider).   Currently, AirLive is already an in...

A total of 124 Samsung cameras have been installed to ensure there were no blind spots both within the distribution centre Securitec Systems Ltd has partnered with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin to provide a multipurpose Video over IP solution for APC Overnight’s new hub in Cannock. There was a time not that long ago when the only reason for a distribution centre to invest in CCTV was to deter and detect theft. The quality of the images captur...

IQinVision’s 100 IQeye HD megapixel cameras were installed with Milestone XP video management software IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that REMA 1000, a grocery chain headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has implemented IQinVision HD megapixel surveillance in a number of their stores in the city of Bergen. Milestone XP Essential is the video management software platform for the project and the project integrator is Witr...

The Group leads in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation ASSA ABLOY has been ranked 78th in Forbes' list of the world's most innovative companies 2013. "I'm very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. “This is the result of our substantial investments in innovation in the past seven years. ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 129% since 2005. Our ambition is t...

Agent Vi has updated and enhanced their integration using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit Agent Video Intelligence, a global leader in video analytics products, and Milestone Systems, a global leader in video management software (VMS), announce the certification of their integrated products. The certification strengthens the Agent Vi-Milestone partnership and verifies the joint product offering available to Agent Vi and Milestone channel partner...

SATEON delivers Enterprise level administration and reporting tools directly to a browser Mitsubishi Electric’s Air Conditioning Division based in Livingston, Scotland has deployed Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system as part of a major security upgrade. Founded in 1993, the company known today as Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd, is a recognised world leader in the manufacture of air conditioning and heat pum...

The global multi-technology reader market was worth an estimated $33 million in 2012, up from $30 million in 2011 Despite the exciting trends and industry buzz surrounding mobile technologies, wireless locks and hosted access control, more long-standing and less sensational trends such as encryption and multi-technology readers are taking centre stage in the access control market. The global multi-technology reader market was worth an estimated $33 million in 2012, up from $3...

TDSi will be demonstrating a selection of its hardware portfolio, including biometric readers and MICROgarde Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be exhibiting at the APS Specialist Safety/Security Exhibitionat Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris from the 24th to 26th September 2013. TDSi will be showcasing its new EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control software (which includes CCTV and intruder alarm integration), DIGIgarde PLUS biometric readers, MICRO...

The Quick-View eyepiece attaches directly onto ClipIR mounting bracket to give thermal imaging hand-held display Thermoteknix will launch a Quick-View eyepiece accessory for their ClipIR clip-on fused thermal imager at DSEI 2013. ClipIR is designed to attach to Image Intensifiers (I2) to provide fused night vision, thermal imaging and I2. The new Quick-View eyepiece attaches directly onto the ClipIR mounting bracket to give pure thermal imaging hand-held display for the user...

ObjectVideo’s patent license protects anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encoders from ViDiCore ViDiCore GmbH and ObjectVideo, Inc. recently jointly announced that the video analytics embedded in ViDiCore's "RIVA" branded product portfolio are fully licensed under the ObjectVideo patent licensing programme. The patent license protects systems integrators, security directors and anyone who installs or uses RIVA intelligent IP cameras and encod...

Cassidian’s defence division at MAKS 2013 will focus on radar systems for border and infrastructure surveillance Cassidian showcases defence and security solutions at the MAKS 2013 International Aviation & Space Salon in Moscow, taking place from 27 August to 1 September. At MAKS 2013, the defence division of EADS mainly focuses on optronic solutions for military aviation purposes and radar systems for border and infrastructure surveillance. Among Cassidian's ex...

Michael was president of Crime Stoppers International where he was responsible for its Law Enforcement & Interpol liaison Michael Gordon Gibson will join Facewatch to focus on the National and International roll out of the service to Police forces. Currently 9 UK forces have adopted the Facewatch system and the goal is to increase coverage rapidly over the next 12months. Michael Gordon Gibson, commented: “This is a superb opportunity for me to join a highly innovati...

The Smart Building Conference will focus on market-research data inspired by trends in the UK market Integrated Systems Events is delighted to announce that its Smart Building Conference will come to London on Tuesday 15 October. A joint venture of the company’s not-for-profit association owners, CEDIA and InfoComm International, the Conference was held for the first time in Amsterdam in January of this year, where it drew a sell-out attendance of over 150 profe...

Valens’s participation as a Steering Member is likely to accelerate worldwide migration to HD surveillance Valens, a leading provider of semiconductor products for the distribution of uncompressed HD content, and high-definition surveillance standards body HDcctv Alliance Limited recently announced that Valens has become a Steering Member of the HDcctv Alliance. Valens is taking positions on the Alliance's Board of Directors and championing the adoption of HDcctv ove...

The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recently launches the first ever global survey of security concerns for women journalists. The survey, created in conjunction with the International News Safety Institute (INSI), will produce much-needed data on the challenges faced by women in news media around the world. The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO, which has the lea...

The majority of the traffic lanes will have two stacked bullet-resistant inspection booths created by Delta Scientific Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that it is manufacturing and installing 50 custom-design bullet-resistant guard booths, K4 rated swing gates, barriers and bollards for the refurbishment of the San Ysidro Landed Port of Entry (SYLPOE), the b...

Aimetis adds its Symphony software to Accu-Tech’s security product line Aimetis Corp, a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Accu-Tech to add Aimetis Symphony software to their security product line. "We are quite pleased with this new partnership with Aimetis", states Brian Michel, Vice President, Low Voltage Solutions. "The addition of this video management platform to our tota...

System Sensor has launched new low frequency notification appliances that meet the NFPA 72 requirements for all commercial sleeping spaces that begin in 2014. "For people living in states and regions that have adopted the 2010 or 2013 edition of NFPA 72, all new commercial sleeping spaces will be required to utilise an audible device that produces a low frequency tone centred around 520 Hz effective January 1, 2014," says Rebecca Peterson, System Sensor Product Marketing Manager. "Many of our c...

ASSA ABLOY hardware for the openings throughout the building include Sargent exits, mortise locks and door closers Designed for net-zero energy efficiency, the Kohler Environmental Center (KEC) – a boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut – features CURRIES Hollow Metal doors as well as a range of other ASSA ABLOY hardware including exits, mortise locks and door closers. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the KEC is a stunning 31,325 square foot, LEED Pl...

Multitone i-Message offers healthcare organisations greater control over their essential communications with resilience Multitone, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems for healthcare organisations, will be attending the Digital NHS networking event and is one of the exclusive exhibitors showcasing its development capability for NHS Trusts. Utilising Multitone i-Message and the recently launched, @ppear, a smartphone...

Kay will be responsible for tendering, developing and implementing new business strategies at Octavian Industry-leading security provider Octavian Security has appointed Kay Harford as its new business development manager. Kay will take on a wide-ranging brief with the company at its Nottingham head office, and will be responsible for tendering for new business whilst developing and implementing new business strategies. In line with the anticipated forecast for growth she...

The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among women Attracting more women to careers in the security sector is the focus of a new joint research project being launched this week by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Skills for Security. The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among two key groups: female students yet to embark upon their career, and women already working in t...

Identive's payment cards shorten sales transactions on match days Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cashless payment services at home matches of Berlin football club Hertha BSC in Olympiastadion Berlin, the second largest football stadium in Germany. The Berlin stadium has a seating capacity of over 74,000 and is the seventh within the German Foo...

The new code of practice compliance is only voluntary and no enforcement will be imposed While the British government last week launched a new video surveillance code of practice, the event will have limited impact on growth of the UK market for video surveillance equipment, according to a new report from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight. The United Kingdom is an important outlet for the vendors of video surveillance equipment, being t...

For the full year of 2013, Identive management expects revenues of $98.0 million to $105.0 million Identive Group, Inc., a provider of products, services and solutions for the identification, security and RFID industries, reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2013. “In the second quarter 2013, we delivered growth in target markets and gained traction with key offerings, demonstrating Identive’s strategy is coming to fruition,&rd...