Surveillance & Security News for August 2013

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced the Illustra Compact IP Mini-Domes, the most recent additions to its expanding line of high-definition IP cameras. Designed for applications where discretion is of the utmost importance, these cameras are ideal for retail stores, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, schools and banks. The high-performance, compact camera delivers 720p and 1080p resolutions for crystal clear images. The compact size an...

Avigilon's growth margin was 53%, up from 48% in 2012 Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Second quarter 2013 financial highlights Revenue was $39.2 million, an increase of 61% over Q2 2012 revenue of $24.4 million. Gross margin was 53%, up from 48% a year earlier. EBITDA...

Giri Ramamoorthy will be responsible for accelerating the expansion of Pacom in Asia Pacom Systems, the global leader in remotely managed security systems, has announced recently that Giri Ramamoorthy has joined the company as Director for Sales & Business Development for the Asia region. Ramamoorthy, who is based in Singapore, will be responsible for accelerating the expansion of the Pacom business in the Asia region. Ramamoorthy brings more than 17 years of security ind...

Erik Frannlid will deliver his keynote, entitled "Future is Now. The Next Big Thing for Video Surveillance" All-over-IP Expo 2013 introduces one of its keynote speakers – Erik Frannlid, Director of Product Management at Axis Communications. Keynote: "Future is Now. The Next Big Thing for Video Surveillance". (November 20–21, 2013 Moscow, Sokolniki Expo) Since 1996, when Axis Communications invented the world's first IP camera, the company has been driving inno...

CIVINTEC CN670 desktop readers feature the latest RFID contactless card technology The concert was held at Chamsil Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, with more than 40,000 audiences at Jun 2013. The Seoul Olympic Stadium is the main stadium with a capacity of 70,091 built for the 1988 Summer Olympics and the10th Asian Games in 1986 located in Seoul, South Korea. Since the Olympics it has hosted a variety of events, notability as a concert venue for Koreans as well as international...

The new security surveillance system covers an area of approximately 300 acres Using Axis cameras and Milestone software, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town embarked on a three-year project to upgrade over 1000 analogue surveillance cameras to the IP platform, while enhancing its ability to proactively manage security across its large mixed-use property. When considering the implementation of a modern surveillance solution for an area the size of 80 rugby fields, one cannot...

Background Melli Bank is among the largest banks in Islamic world. There are more than 200 branches in the province of Khorasan alone. Prior to August 2010, the management adopted mostly analogue cameras as their security solutions. As network and digital technology advanced over time, Kankash Niroo, the System integrator of PFN Technology on this case, began to look into IP-based solutions for the bank‘s infrastructure. VIVOTEK IP8161 and IP8151 were chosen as the key solution device....

Security Services customers will now have access to ADS’ top-notch customer care team ADS Security announced recently it has acquired the customer accounts of Security Services, Inc. in Savannah, Georgia. This purchase is the second acquisition for ADS this year, furthering the company’s pursuit of growth across the southeast. Locally, the newly acquired business will bring the customer base at the ADS-Savannah branch to over 4,000 accounts. “The purchase of...

The acquisition will increase Tyco's presence in the rapidly expanding network video security industry Tyco Security Products announced recently that the company has completed the acquisition of Exacq Technologies (Exacq), A developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 Million in cash. This acquisition complements and expands Tyco Security Products’ product offering and increases the company’s pr...

The seminar will be held September 17, 2013, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas To better help schools, integrators and security consultants keep schoolchildren and K-12 staff safe, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced its autumn line-up of support, including a special security seminar, several webinars and aid in locating funding. Both the seminar and webinars will be done in consort with Paul Timm, PSP, President of Reta Secur...

LILIN USA’s IP Bootcamp is designed to educate and train security installers on IP configuration and setup LILIN USA’s IP Bootcamp is designed to educate and train security installers on IP configuration and setup. This practical, hands-on, IP video training is ideal for those making the dreaded migration from Analogue to IP. In this two-hour course and product presentation, LILIN USA focuses on demystifying network video, allowing integrators and installers to ope...

The La Costa Film Festival will be held October 24-27, 2013 at the storied Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Linear, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces its sponsorship of the first ever La Costa Film Festival, billed by organizers as, “…a unique cultural event that enhances our appreciation of the arts, and establishes not just our community, but all of North County (San Diego) as an entertainmen...

Ellen Kreitz has worked previously in Geutebruck's communication team Ellen Kreitz recently took over responsibility for media relations at Geutebruck GmbH. Having had a supporting role in the company’s communication team for some years, she is well-prepared for the task ahead and already familiar with press liaison work at this German video security specialist. She brings to the post a range of relevant experience from previous employment in a prominent German advertisi...

Customer The Agribank (Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is the largest commercial bank in Vietnam in terms of capital, assets, workforce, operating network and customer base. It has 37,500 staff in 2,300 branches and transaction offices, serving 10 million households and 30,000 enterprises nationwide. Agribank wanted to expand its video surveillance system in order to meet business growth and achieve centralised management for its surveillance networks. Agribank planned to s...

VIVOTEK announced recently the launch of its latest compact size network camera model IP8173H. Designed in a mini-box form factor, IP8173H fits into a range of enclosures with a CS-mount lens, offering flexible installation for monitoring under a diverse set of surveillance environments, such as retail, government, industrial, hotel security and city surveillance. Positioned as a camera with high resolution and best-in-class image quality, the IP8173H is designed with several features for captu...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has completed an integration with renowned IP camera brand Edimax, to bring a high quality surveillance solution to the market. Now ASUSTOR users will be able to pair ASUSTOR’s Surveillance Center application with Edimax IP cameras to create an optimal surveillance solution, adding to the signature backup and network storage functions that ASUSTOR has become known for. Edimax’s lin...

With the successful launch of the new S-Steel range of entry panels, Urmet, Europe’s largest door-entry manufacturer, is now pleased to offer this award-winning panel as part of a kit, providing installers with unbeatable value and flexibility. No matter what cabling you’re using, these kits are compatible with all of Urmet’s systems, including analogue, 2 wire, GSM and IP. Urmet kit prices start from as little as £39 + VAT for a simple economy one-button audio kit. S-St...

ievo has launched five new marketing documents for UK and international security installers Currently at the forefront of biometric technology and innovation, ievo have launched their new brand complete with a logo refresh, redesigned website, additional marketing support materials and Smartphone applications for ievo installers and end users. Since 2009 ievo have been manufacturing superior biometric access control readers alongside providing unparalleled technical, sales an...

Cassidian, the defense division of EADS, will present its high-class portfolio of defense and security products at the Interseg Exhibition which will take place between the 18th and 20th August 2013 in Rio de Janeiro.EADS has succeeded in building strong and reliable relations with Brazil, where the Group has been present for 34 years. EADS Group’s activities in Brazil are based on the development of cooperation with local partners and transfer of technologies in a way...

Subjects covered in the new code include the vetting of staff, health and safety, risk management and access management The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s Vacant Property Protection Group, a group formed of members of the BSIA’s Security Guarding, Security Systems and newly-named Property and Asset Protection Section, has recently released its official Code of Practice. The group, which was officially launched in May 2013, consists of businesses th...

The Panomera system provides surveillance over a vast area with the highest possible resolution The Allianz Arena, Munich: no longer merely one of the largest and most attractive football stadiums in Europe, it is now also one of the safest. The video surveillance system in the stadium in the Bavarian state capital has been thoroughly overhauled and converted to Dallmeier technology. At the heart of the system, Panomera multifocal sensor technology is tasked with ensuring...

Avigilon’s Dean Brazenall will focus on reasons why cities prefer megapixel video surveillance solutions Avigilon Corporation Senior Sales Director – Northern Europe, Dean Brazenall, will kick off the day two keynote programme at this year’s All-over-IP Expo alongside high-profile industry business leaders from Axis Communications, Basler AG and Bosch Security Systems. In his keynote, entitled "Why Cities Choose HDTV: 3 Reasons and 3 Results" Dean Brazenall...

Honeywell’s Authorised Dealer Programme supports small, medium and large commercial and industrial security dealers Honeywell recently welcomed Yorktown Heights, N.Y.-based Marshall Alarm Systems (MAS) – a full service electronic security provider– as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). Marshall Alarm Systems is a locally owned systems integrator that specialises in designing and installing commercial and residential security...

The new website offers a wealth of fire, safety, security and life safety information Red Hawk Fire & Security, a leader in fire, life safety and security services, announced recently the launch of its redesigned website www.redhawkus.com. Part of a continued effort to develop a more robust web presence, the new site highlights Red Hawk’s team of industry veterans, while improving the overall user experience for visitors to the site. It offers an uncluttered layout a...

Verint's Audiolog solution with its CAD system tracks dynamic radio alias changes from CAD mobile data terminals Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that a large mid-Atlantic based county in the U.S. is benefitting from the Audiolog for Public Safety solution in its centralised 9-1-1 operation. The communications centre, which receives and responds to emergency calls for the county’s police and fire departments, was faced with challenging technical requirements that V...

Dot Hill has also announced two new reference platforms for OEM telecommunication customers Dot Hill Systems Corp., a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, recently announced two new reference platforms for OEM telecommunication customers, as well as the expansion of its alliance programme, through which Dot Hill will focus on the support of telecom customers and the expansion of relationships throughout the telecommunications industry. For over 15 years, Dot Hill has be...

The programme will help customers accelerate development of trusted execution hardware security for mobile devices INSIDE Secure recently announces that it has joined the ARM TrustZone Ready Programme. This will enable customers to reduce the cost and complexity of building industry standard hardware-based security into next-generation tablets, smartphones and other mobile and connected platforms using INSIDE’s content protection and embedded security solutions. As a Tru...

The UK access control market has been affected by the recent economic downturn According to Access Control, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK access control market fell by 1.3% in 2012, after the market contracted by 1.6% in the previous year. The UK Access Control market has been affected by the recent economic downturn, weak business investment activities, and a declining construction market. In 2012, the value for business investmen...

Sales Essentials provides an all-around approach to improving IP video sales Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that Axis Communications’ Academy has added Sales Essentials, a one-day instructor-led training to provide channel partners with the best strategies and system demonstration tips to maximise success in selling IP video. This course will be added to Axis’ curriculum throughout the U.S. and Canada startin...

Unipart will join the awards ceremony which takes place in October in London Unipart Security is thrilled to announce that it has been nominated for Guarding Company of the Year and Best Deployment of Lone Worker Technology. The prestigious Security Excellence Awards, held in October, is now in its 15th year. The results will be announced in October at the Security Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. The full list of finalists can be view...