Surveillance & Security News for August 2013

With the DVS 2500 Dallmeier launches a new appliance for the analysis and recording of up to 24 IP-based channels. Powerful and reliable: The DVS 2500 is a SEDOR appliance for the analysis of up to 24 video streams. Whether it’s the automatic alarm registering unauthorised access, the protection of artwork or people counting, the DVS 2500 is the ideal solution for a variety of applications. For the recording of the video streams the software SMAVIA Recording Server is already integrated....

Samsung Techwin’s new SNP-6200RH Full HD 20x optical zoom IR network dome camera is intended to provide a cost-effective video surveillance solution for challenging environments such as airports, ports and other transport facilities, as well as car parks, open spaces, retail and industrial estates. The SNP-6200RH PTZ network dome camera is able to capture superb quality Full HD (1920x 1080). Its built-in IR LEDS can illuminate objects at a distance of up to 100m by focusing the beam as th...

MESSOA Technologies Inc. recently announced the launch of its two new fixed dome cameras, the NDF301 and the NDR302. The two new models offer incredible 3-megapixel video performance and motorised lens for remote focus and zoom to address the needs of wide-angle, detail-demanding market segments, such as finance, hospitality, and transportation facilities. Thanks to the built-in motorised lens, the motor-driven zoom function of the NDF301 and the NDR302 enables configuration over the network to...

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fuelling adoption of layered...

The partnership allows AJAR-tec to utilise their expert knowledgebase AJAR-tec is proud to announce that they are now an officially accredited Silver Chanel Partner for Agent VI, the video analytics software company. Agent VI are a leading producer of video analytics software and as a silver channel partner AJAR-tec is proud to be able to offer the latest products as part of their IPCCTV offering. Working closely with Agent VI, AJAR-tec will be able to utilise their expe...

The BSIA will be engaging with politicians on a wider scale regarding this issue later this year Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA – the trade body representing...

Hytera’s French dealer Modulocom secured the contract to supply three networks The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world’s oldest sports car endurance race and one of the most famous and influential in motorsports history. This year, the race is held in the French town of Le Mans, located in the Loire region during 22-23 June with more than 245,000 people attended and Hytera radio systems were on hand to make sure the event went smoothly. Given the...

MedVu is based on a customised integration of Milestone XProtect Enterprise, XProtect Transact and XProtect Smart Client Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has provided the underlying technology for an integrated new learning technology system called MedVu - a ground-breaking video capture system for medical students enrolled at the University of St Andrews School of Medicine.  MedVu enables St Andrews’ medical stude...

MicroPower Technologies has deployed solutions for customers in a wide range of vertical markets across the globe MicroPower Technologies, Inc., the award-winning provider of wireless surveillance solutions that redefine the economics of perimeter surveillance, recently announced the closing of a $5.7 million round of new equity financing, which will be used to fund expansion of its product development, sales and marketing activities. Launched in 2008 and widely recognised for...

Matrix has added two professionals to its sales and marketing team that will be based in the Lowell office Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Massachusetts to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is...

 AlliedBarton will receive the award for its contributions to the ESGR on both the state and national levels AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is honoured to be awarded with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals Award in New Jersey and Missouri for their continued support of the ESGR. The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclusive award given by the ESGR, as it is awarded to...

Talk-A-Phone became the first company in the world to introduce an ADA-compliant emergency phone Last week Talk-A-Phone celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26th, 1990, banning discrimination against Americans with disabilities and providing them with new-found opportunities to live fulfilling and productive lives. Talk-A-Phone has long supported the adoption of this m...

The KeyWatcher system offers an increased level of security and control by preventing unauthorised key access Key control systems from Morse Watchmans, the industry’s premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, are in place at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to maintain strict security procedures for the safekeeping and access of facility keys. Installed throughout the airport complex for use in all back of house operations (i.e. mechanic...

AEOS allows users to design customised  responses to scenarios Nedap now offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within its security management platform AEOS. AEOS offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within it’s easy to use webbased user-interface. All statuses of Fire Control Panels are shown in AEOS so all security functionality can be handled from one web based application.The integration is beneficial because; It enables users t...

The system includes ACTi’s KCM-3311 and KCM-5611 cameras running on ExacqVision software Background The Duke of Gloucester is a famous local tavern with a great selection of food from snacks to bar and restaurant meals and group platters in Taradale, Napier, New Zealand. They also have private rooms that can seat up to 100 for functions and events such as family reunions, Christmas parties, birthdays, and more. In winter this is the cosiest place around with leather sof...

For the access control element of the security package SALTO XS4 stand alone escutcheons were selected Pioneer School in Basildon, Essex, is a specialist school aimed at providing pupils with severe learning and physical disabilities with a range of facilities that will enable them to prepare for independence in adult life. Formerly two separate special needs schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School – the schools amalgamated to form Pioneer School...

EMEA Sales Leader of Hospitality, Peter Romanov, will head up the new sales organisation Global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has created a new EMEA-wide sales organisation for its CISA hotel security brand, and the rest of Europe, Middle East and Africa, in order to provide a bespoke, one-stop-shop service to the global hospitality market. To support the growing hospitality market in the UK and abroad, Ingersoll Rand has developed a network of dedi...

Products installed include Lumidigm's multispectral imaging sensors and fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea go through an immigration clearance process that features SMARTCORE multi-biometric acquisition stations (MBAS) with Lumidigm multispectral imaging sensors. Upon arrival to Korea’s busiest airports and seaports, all foreign visitors proceed to Korea Immigration stations and submit their arrival card a...

Burger King approved and selected the Polaroid line of CCTV surveillance systems to be used at all locations Upon completing an agreement, PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Systems, has announced that it will be an official provider of surveillance systems to over 7,200 Burger King franchises. RSI (Retail Services, Inc.), the Burger King-owned provider of “approved goods and services” for all franchises, approved and selected the Pol...

Greg will manage the regional sales managers and sales engineering teams in North America AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, names Greg Love as its new Vice President of Sales. Greg will manage the Regional Sales Managers and Sales Engineering teams in North America, and work closely with his team and the rest of the company to grow AMAG and provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Greg reports to Execut...

Security management in banking is a discipline unlike any other. Rather than integrating all security into one centralised system, some banks choose decentralised security for their branch offices. AEOS, a leading platform in integrated security, turns out to be just as effective when deployed decentrally. ”We were already using Nedap AEOS in our headquarters, as well as various regional offices. Then, in 2011, the security system used by our 800 branch offices in Belgium needed to be ext...

As part of the research, IHS tracked the adoption rates of wireless download technology across vertical markets A surplus supply of wireless download technology was fitted to 16% of all video recorders sold in mobile video surveillance markets during 2012, according a new report entitled "The World Market for Mobile Video Surveillance" from IMS Research, now part of IHS. This is technology that the customer either never intends to use, or doesn’t have the back-end softwa...

Xtralis' ADPRO FastTrace 2/2X Platform, PRO Intelligent PIR and IntrusionTrace PLUS have won three top 2013 security awards Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, announced recently that the ADPRO portfolio has been recognised in the remote monitoring industry for innovation, reliability, and scalability with several awards: ADPRO FastTrace 2/2X Platform: 2013 PSI Premier Award for Technology Inn...

The company’s first donation was awarded to the downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter (DEWC) in Canada Those who follow the security industry closely understand the multitude of uses for HD surveillance. While business intelligence and protecting assets are huge benefits to having an HD surveillance system, the primary function of the technology still boils down to safety. In 2012, Avigilon committed to assisting deserving charities in need of a HD system that would h...

Raytec’s RAYLUX Urban illuminators deliver the highest quality illumination for the safest working conditions LED illuminators from Raytec have significantly increased productivity at the world’s largest bauxite mine in Western Australia, in a state of the art lighting upgrade in an incredibly remote and challenging environment. The mine currently produces around 23 million tonnes of bauxite a year and was looking to improve overall efficiency by upgrading its sit...

Honeywell's seminar presentation is entitled "Utilising Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technologies" Recent changes to EN54-20 legislation and the introduction of next generation aspiration smoke detection to provide earliest warning, accuracy and flexibility are just some of the aspects covered in a new CPD accredited presentation created by Honeywell Life Safety. The seminar presentation launched this month is entitled “Utilising Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Techn...

ÖKK’s new head office in Landquart (Switzerland) is to be built according to the highest design and technological standards. Under enormous time pressure, Kontroll-Systeme AG integrated a cashless payment system with 4000 series into a system with access control and time and attendance functions, based on a MIFARE card population. Flexibility and the attractive design of the SM-4200 helped to reach the successful outcome. The new ÖKK head office is set to be an emblem for the in...

End user:Erie Water Works supplies potable water directly to the City of Erie and its surrounding municipalities in Pennsylvania. The mission of Erie Water Works is to guarantee a continuous, reasonably priced supply of quality water to its customers, which assures public health while promoting future development. It is committed to ensuring the production and distribution of high quality water using two complete water filtration plants and pumping stations connected to a complex network of dist...

Reichenau Gemüse eG, a vegetable growing co-operative from Reichenau Island in Lake Constance on the German-Swiss border, now protects its peppers with a high quality Geutebruck video security system. Not just because Germans are particularly partial to the fruit of the capsicum annuum, but because the co-operative needs to deter vandalism and safeguard production continuity. 2012 was the first growing season for its new 11 hectare production site at Beuren an der Aach, near Singen in &lsq...

Honeywell has released the 5822T Wireless Tilt Sensor, the newest member of the company’s popular 5800 Series of wireless devices and part of the “connected home” suite of products that combine security and lifestyle benefits. The sensor has been designed to mount vertically on surfaces that tilt horizontally when opened—providing an easy way to secure garage doors or tilt windows. Enrolment is quick and simple, and installers can choose to program the sensor as a monitor...