Surveillance & Security News for August 2014

Cook will assume responsibility for the North American headquarters in Arcadia LILIN North America, the US entity of IP video provider, LILIN, recently named Joe Cook to the position of Vice President/General Manager of its North American operations. Cook will assume responsibility for the North American headquarters in Arcadia, California, including support and oversight of strategic direction, goals and growth objectives. A veteran of the video surveillance and IP video tec...

Meyertech’s INSPIRE Partner Program offers free training, sales support and marketing INSPIRE, created for systems integrators and installers of ONVIF open interface IP video management software worldwide. Welcome to Meyertech’s INSPIRE Partner Programme where superb relationships produce inspired results. The INSPIRE Partner Programme is formulated to power the business for growth by leveraging the products and resources of the UK’s leading ONVIF video man...

Catherine will oversee the company's acquisition, retention and growth of client relationships AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the appointment of Catherine King as Senior Vice President, Client Experience. King previously served as Vice President/General Manager for AlliedBarton's North Central region. "Catherine has a unique blend of security, sales and staffing experience which is a valuable res...

Honeywell recently announced enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system that allow integrators to cost effectively accommodate virtually any access control need through expanded support for wireless locksets and biometric readers. Pro-Watch 4.2 is now compatible with multiple biometric reader options, along with added support for several brands and types of wireless locks – including options from Allegion (AD-400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio Line), and Salto (Sallis and SVN) &...

Summit Security customises security systems that include local and hosted intrusion in North Carolina Honeywell recently added Summit Security Systems to its First Alert Professional dealer programme. Summit Security customises security systems that include local and hosted intrusion, access control and video verification technologies for homes and small businesses in Raleigh, N.C. The company is a new extension of Sonitrol of the Triangle, which for the past 16 years has est...

The project calls for SightSensor to be installed to monitor activities at a tunnel site under construction SightSensor video analytic thermal cameras from SightLogix have been deployed to increase security of the nation’s rail system for a major Class 1 railroad. The advanced video detection technology is being funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP). Funds are allocated to freight railroad carriers...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. introduces the enhanced FLEXIDOME IP micro 2000 and 5000 cameras with a new three-axis lens adjustment feature, which allows installers to pan, tilt and rotate the lens. This capability gives installers more options for camera placement, allowing easy mounting of the cameras on a wall or ceiling, while maintaining a precise field of view. FLEXIDOME IP micro 5000 cameras deliver high-performance technology for a wide range of typical surveillance needs. These outdoor...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced an integration with the Proximex Surveillint physical security information management (PSIM) solution. Surveillint connects and correlates information from disparate systems into one centralised environment to help mitigate risk, ensure compliance and lower total cost of ownership. The exacqVision /Proxim...

The annual event will be taking place at the Westin, Westminster from May 4-8, 2015 PSA Security Network announces the dates for PSA-TEC 2015! The annual event will be taking place at the Westin, Westminster in beautiful Westminster Colorado from May 4-8, 2015, with exhibits taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. TEC 2015 will offer hundreds of hours of education and networking, focusing on Business Optimisation, Physical Security, IT, Cyber Security and Managed Services&mda...

Proximex, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Surveillint Essentials, an entry level physical security information management (PSIM) solution for those seeking the latest technology in an easy-to-use, quick-to-implement format. Ideal for users looking for an introductory, yet true PSIM offering, Surveillint Essentials is designed for small- to mid-size environments with exist...

AMAG Technology, part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider, has announced the release of Symmetry™ V8 Access Control software. Symmetry V8 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and adds support for Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality, and supports current industry technologies and newly released Symmetry pr...

Highlighting China’s Video Surveillance Giants, this is the third in a series of articles on the growing international presence of China’s top three video surveillance/CCTV companies. See the other articles on Hikvsion and Dahua. Zheijiang Uniview Technologies Co., headquartered in Hangzhou, has 29 offices all over China and holds a third-place market share in the Chinese domestic market. In the security market since 2005, the company has roots in IT and telecom and has been an ind...

icomply will fully integrated MOBOTIX technology into the V-TAS Pro software platform MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its partnership with icomply, the developer of V-TAS Pro, a Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration platform offering solutions for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), Government, Retail and Transportation applications. V-TAS Pro provides a centr...

AdvanceGuard reference sites include: Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Valencia in Spain, and Bristol Airport in the UK Navtech Radar, is now the world leading supplier of radar based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) for airports. Having installed 16 AdvanceGuard solutions, and with a considerable number of airports currently under installation, Navtech Radar have the experience and industry knowledge needed to deliver radar PIDS which are compliant with the standards...

ENGAGE enabled wireless locks can be integrated into access control systems for greater capabilities Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, will show ASHE Annual exhibition attendees how easily they can migrate from mechanical locks to electronic access control to secure more openings at a lower cost than other electronic locks with many of the same features. At the American Society for Healthcare Engineering Technical Exhibition, August 4-...

The Brazilian video surveillance market remains the largest, accounting for 40% of revenues in Latin America The Latin American video surveillance equipment market is forecast to see annual average growth rates of over 14%. This is despite ongoing economic uncertainty and civil unrest in Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc. The Brazilian market remains the largest, accounting for 40% of revenues in Latin Americ...

Brian Wiser will lead sales, training, customer service and marketing organisations in North America Brian Wiser has been named president of sales – North America for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. In this position, he will lead the sales, support, training, customer service and marketing organisations in North America. Joining Bosch in August, Wiser will replace Jeremy Hockham, who will take on a new assignment for Bosch in Europe, effective October 1, 2014. In the inter...

IDIS has announced the completion of integration between its total surveillance offering, DirectIP™ and SureView’s Immix® CS/CC video centric alarm monitoring platform, which correlates and manages unlimited video and other security systems alarms into a single unified platform. IDIS customers can now harness the power and high-performance DirectIP™ surveillance through their partner alarm receiving centres, central stations or in-house command centres.  The integrat...

For several years, the trend in video surveillance has moved towards bigger and bigger systems – installations with a four-digit camera amount or connections to a multitude of third-party systems are not uncommon. Projects such as these require maximum efficiency of both system and alarm management. Release R4 of SeeTec Cayuga, available from July 31st, mainly focuses on these aspects and includes more than 35 new features in total. The Auto Updater was extended in SeeTec Cayuga R4 to sup...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has verified compatibility of 5 new WD hard drives models with ASUSTOR NAS devices. These new hard drives consist of 3 new WD Red Pro models (WD4001FFSX, WD3001FFSX, WD2001FFSX) for SMB and 2 high capacities WD Red models are available in 6 TB and 5 TB models (WD60EFRX, WD50EFRX) for home and SOHO markets. ASUSTOR NAS users will now enjoy more flexibility and choice when selecting suitable har...

Fred has a broad scope of experience working with clients across a wide variety of industry sectors Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, today announced the appointment of Fred Withers, FCA, former partner and chief development officer for Ernst & Young, to its board of directors and audit committee. Mr. Withers, who recently retired, has over 30 years of experience with Ernst & Young, including significant involvement in t...

Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors Transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Le Bistrot Pierre on Caroline Street in Cardiff. The venue, which is in the heart of the city and near the Millennium Stadium, is the eleventh to open in a family of individually-themed restaurants serving award-winning provincial French food. The Alpro closers are used on doors...

Dahua’s HDCVI technology, the basis for HDcctv AT 2.0 standard, is open through the HDcctv Alliance Member I.P. Agreement The HDcctv Alliance is proud to announce that video surveillance technology leader ZheJiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., has opened its patented HDCVI technology – the basis for the HDcctv AT 2.0 standard – to the global video surveillance industry, through the HDcctv Alliance Member Intellectual Property Agreement. First introduced in lat...

Panomera® uses several lenses with different focal distances, making it possible to monitor huge surface areas Trains of the South African public transport operator PRASA are serviced and prepared for their next deployment at the marshalling yards in Braamfontein and Wolmerton. To enable the best possible surveillance of the expansive grounds, which are sometimes partly hidden from view as well, the multifocal sensor technology Panomera® by Dallmeier is being used. Th...

Nedap's research paper demonstrated a solution to overcome complexity and enhance organisational scalability Researchers of Nedap Security Management have taken another perspective on role based access control, which allows for easier management of identities and authorisations and ultimately enhances organisational scalability. Their research paper “Sorting out role based access control” was awarded the Best Paper Award during the 2014 ACM Symposium on Access Cont...

Fires in tunnels present particular dangers  than many open air environments Major tunnel fires can be catastrophic with the scale of lives and property lost. The particular nature of fires in such confined spaces ensures special challenges to fire safety professionals and fire fighters. Ali Aleali is business development manager for FireVu, which has designed and installed fire detection solutions for Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Sydney Harbour tunnels. With 30 years...

Enter a new era of power, performance and freedom with Vista’s new Video Management Software (VMS), qulu. Designed to offer the most efficient performance on the market today, this revolutionary software allows users to interact with video like never before. Initially previewed at IFSEC, the software received great acclaim, with a number of visitors declaring it to be the best new solution of the show. Vista would strongly recommend viewing the demonstration video via their dedicated Vime...

With best in class performance, the IndigoVision Ultra 2K delivers rich, Full HD video and image clarity, in all lighting conditions. Even in pitch black, easily identify people or objects with powerful digital zoom and incredible image detail. The IndigoVision Ultra 2K, see everything, anywhere See Everything. With best in class performance, the IndigoVision Ultra 2K delivers rich, high definition video and image clarity, in all lighting conditions. See everything, anywhere. The Ultra 2K com...

ACTi is pleased to announce the release of the newest Zoom Box with 1-megapixel and 2 megapixel/1080p resolution from the I Series – the I24 and I25 respectively, which will amaze users with remarkable performance. Equipped with powerful 30x Optical Zoom lens and Auto focus, these box cameras can monitor the scene in either wider view or zoom in to see a suspicious item that is over 200 meters away. For example, they can monitor the overall activities in production line then zoom in to ha...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has launched a new high performance HD-SDI Periscope camera. Designed for law enforcement and broadcast applications in a wide range of mobile or fixed covert surveillance operations, the camera will deliver reliable and resilient performance in all weather conditions. The new camera includes an HD-SDI interface to transmit uncompressed surveillance images in 1080p resolution at full frame rates over coaxial cable...