Surveillance & Security News for August 2015

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that Surveillance Center has officially upgraded to version 2.3. All ASUSTOR NAS users with surveillance needs are welcome to download and experience this new version firsthand. “With the growing global demand for IP surveillance solutions, we are very excited to be launching Surveillance Center 2.3 to meet these demands,” said James Su, Product Manager at ASUSTOR. “This new version of S...

Milani will direct sales and marketing for the North, Central and South America CBC AMERICAS Corp., a premier manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems announces a key executive promotion in the wake of continued growth and success in the Imaging Technology Division. Victor Milani, former Vice President, Corporate Strategy, has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Milani joined CBC in early 2013 and has been instrumental in fostering the growth of IP techn...

The first implementation of an ISONAS PowerNet Reader-Controller for Goodwill-Suncoast came in 2007 Goodwill-Suncoast was founded in October of 1954 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company headquarters still remain in St. Petersburg and currently provide service to thousands of people in 11 of the surrounding counties. In 2007, IT Director, Jason Martino and IT Operations Manager, Mike Weaver, began their search for an Access Control System that could meet their needs of easil...

School security has increasingly become an area of focus among school boards and municipalities. Officials are constantly seeking to implement or improve security and safety policies, procedures and technologies to offer the highest level of protection for students, staff and visitors. Every second counts in an emergency or crisis, making it imperative that schools have policies and procedures in place that make it possible to lock down buildings instantly while simultaneousl...

Securitas will also manage some visitor facing services for the Gallery The National Gallery has appointed Securitas as its partner to manage some visitor facing and security staff services. This is part of its commitment to modernisation and a move that will enable the gallery to operate with greater flexibility, allowing it to provide an even better service to its more than 6 million annual visitors and maintain its position as one of the leading global art attractions. Th...

WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems, announces the new release of the NS1 Video Storage and Management Server, a revolutionary new product geared specifically to the Commercial and Residential Security Dealer market. The highly reliable NS1 delivers quality video performance enhancements, along with security integration capabilities and optimisations for video analytics and management in a very low cost, extremely easy to use and ul...

Ward supplied a team of 16 operatives when the Queen opened The Wing visitor centre at the National Memorial to the few Ward Security has provided 20 officers to help ensure security at a memorial day to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place at the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent. At the event, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, took the royal salute. The event was also attended...

Skillweb has launched a support and messaging app which enables security businesses to better communicate and engage with their remotely-based staff, while at the same time streamline administrative and control room procedures. MySmartTask is a downloadable app, suitable for the workforce’s personal smartphones, which enables security officers to quickly view their latest rosters and confirm availability for work shifts, dramatically reducing the number of calls required to finalise schedu...

Steve’s appointment comes just as the company announces its first international contract, guarding Pacific port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico London-based security firm, Abbey Grey Security Group has appointed businessman and former Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party Steve Norris as Chairman. Founded by CEO Derek Horne and Operations Director Frank Filmer, Abbey Grey Security Group is one of Europe’s leading surveillance, fraud investigation and specialist sec...

ISONAS system was well received and expanded to additional departments Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics meets the healthcare needs of Adams County, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Located in the central Wisconsin Village of Friendship, surrounded by beautiful farm lands, the original hospital was dedicated in July 1959. The original hospital featured a surgery suite, maternity ward, emergency room, laboratory, x-ray room, and support services, along with a total o...

With the help of PowerNet, the company can track who entered the inner rooms of the facility and when Recovery.4.Life LLC, located in Boise, ID is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment provided on an outpatient basis. With a goal of treating all aspects of addiction with the most advanced, industry leading and innovative treatment, Recovery.4.Life creates treatment plans for individuals tailored to the pers...

ISONAS’ Crystal Matrix software integrated with Telecenter U PA system allows immediate lock down David Long, Technology Director for Palestine Independent School District describes the ISONAS PowerNet™ Reader as the “Swiss Army Knife” of access control. David was faced with a dilemma when it came to his district’s access control system – he was tired of paying someone to service and update his old proprietary system as the districts needs e...

The ISONAS system provides ability for assigning access permissions on door-by-door basis for individuals or groups Since its establishment in 2004, Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has optimised the quality of life for individuals in the final stages of terminal illness. Heart 'n Home has become the leading hospice provider in Idaho and Eastern Oregon, having served over 2,500 patients since opening in March of 2004. In addition to the original office in Fruitland,...

Trending topics will be explored within Identity Management and Access Control; Smart Cities; Intelligent Video 2.0/Machine Vision; Intelligent Video 2.0 New topics for All-over-IP Expo 2015 correspond to the fastest growing markets in Russia for 2015–2016. Vendors who are focused on advanced identity management, access control, video management platforms, HD video surveillance, IoT, data storage and networking solutions are in the best position to leverage the show agen...

Bringing a host of systems, brand & revenue control to its installer customers, RISCO Group, the multi-award winning global integrated security solutions provider, has released a more powerful version of its iRISCO Smartphone App and a new, customisable app for installers, called FreeControl. Enhancing systems operation, the v4.2.2 app can be used to control up to 15 panels, and users can navigate the App during alarms without the need to re-arm or disarm the system. In addition, images and...

Redvision provides a software development kit (SDK) to allow NVR and VMS manufacturers to integrate and control its new rugged Full HD RV30-1080 & 720 PTZ camera range. Comprehensive integration of all PTZ functionality The SDK is presented in exactly the format control system developers require for comprehensive integration of all PTZ functionality. Bill Mead, MD of Videcom Security Ltd, recently integrated the company’s VNR control system with Redvison’s HD IP PTZ camera, ex...

DIGIEVER & Axis bundle was showcased to all the partners at Axis Solution Conference 2015 Colin Wang, the Business Development Manager with DIGIEVER, a fast growing, Linux-embedded, open platform NVR solution provider, introduces “DIGIEVER & Axis Solution”. As being one of the partners in AXIS Application Development program (ADP), DIGIEVER has fully integrated with AXIS to bring the more advanced surveillance system to the users and help reach the possible...

ISONAS systems ensure that only permitted personnel can access the various school buildings at appropriate times Located on a beautiful campus in the heart of England, Malvern College is a co-educational school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Founded in January 1865 with two dozen boys, half a dozen masters, and two houses, Malvern has, whilst maintaining the finest traditions, grown to provide an innovative and forward-looking education to 350 students in 45 buildings spread over 2...

The ability to provide access management capabilities on mobile devices, allows security personnel to open or lock doors remotely Chartered in 1809, Miami University of Ohio is one of the oldest public institutions in the United States. Called by Robert Frost “ the most beautiful college that ever was”, Miami U boasts multiple famous graduates in virtually all walks of life, including one President of the United States; Benjamin Harrison. The University is a reside...

The integrated system gives school administrators the ability to monitor and respond to security events as they happen South Country Central School District, located in Suffolk County, NY, is dedicated to high quality education for its students in six schools from kindergarten to high school. In addition to education, like all schools in this modern age, South Country is also committed to keep their students, staff, and facilities safe. In 2010, to meet increasing current-day...

Violence in our schools and colleges often makes headlines, suggesting a growing and scary trend. A consequence of high-profile school shootings and other reports of violence is to increase awareness of the need to ensure safety and security of students, faculty and staff. The events have prompted more than one educational institution to take a second look at their security policies and infrastructure, with an eye toward improvement. But to what effect? Has greater awareness of violence in educa...

At its vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul, Hanwha Techwin announced to promote the security and surveillance business globally Following on from the news that Hanwha Group has completed its acquisition of a major shareholding in Samsung Techwin, over 800 executives and employees attended a new vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul on 27th July, 2015. "Hanwha Techwin will serve as the growth engine for the group and will receive dedicated support from the group" said Kim Ch...

The IVC Alarm Server could also be programmed to listen for and parse alarm messages Heightened security concerns at critical and remote municipal facilities have created a need for more secure access control to these locations. Traditional gate and access control systems are no longer sufficient. Users now want video confirmation and event recording at these facility access points. IVC’s software-based video surveillance systems provide tools for easy integration with a...

ProTrans has realised considerable benefits from integrating the Milestone open platform with ISONAS Pure IP ProTrans improves safety, security and productivity with integrated video and access control Solution “Because we have more than 250,000 square feet and handle so many valuable pieces and parts, we wanted both high definition cameras and synchronisation between the video and the access control. The systems integrator I worked with introduced us to Milestone and I...

The system is currently installed at 4 of the Company’s dealership locations For more than 40 years Northtown Automotive Companies, Inc. has provided a hassle and pressure free automobile buying experience to its Western New York State clients. Starting with a single Toyota dealership, the Company now includes 17 separate franchises including Toyota, Mazda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Land Rover Range Rover, Volkswagen, Kia, Scion, Volvo, Porsche...

The main floor entry reader is programmed to automatically open during normal business hours In 2007 a pair of clever entrepreneurs, Susan Evans and Jacob Sayles perceived a need for people like themselves; solo workers who don’t have a permanent office, but who miss the vibrancy and community of a populated work space. To cater to a growing population of Seattle’s nomadic workforce, Evans and Sayles decided to open one of Seattle’s first “coworking&rdq...

The new system allows administration of all facilities to be done remotely from a single site One Touch Direct, headquartered in Tampa, FL provides expert direct marketing program development and call center solutions in both the B2B and consumer market segments. The company provides. The One Touch Direct mission is to increase their clients’ revenue by acquiring new customers as well as increasing revenue from existing customers. The One Touch Direct focus on results is...

The current office space utilises 3 readers; one on each of the exterior doors in the front & back of the building In 2009 Jeff Park, a Chicago-based entrepreneur, needed to set up office space for a Korean-based pharmaceutical company’s US operations in Chicago. To fulfill this requirement for his own needs as Director of U. S. Operations for PharmaTech LLC, he leased space in a downtown office building in Chicago, IL. Ultimately, he expanded the offices to provide...

The ISONAS system has provided significantly better facility security and control Having grown up as a musician in what evolved into the vibrant Seattle music scene, Steven Bell started performing his own music at an early age. With a desire to obtain quality recordings of his music, he eventually began to develop recording studio capabilities in his garage. Word of his recording abilities spread in the local music community and Steven was approached by different groups asking...

ISONAS Security Systems’ PowerNet reader-controllers are managed on same servers that run video system Using a combination of fibre optics, hardwired and wireless technologies, i2c Technologies of Uniontown, OH recently acted as lead integrator and installer for a turnkey Internet Protocol (IO) security system for the city of Akron, OH. Located in northeastern Ohio, Akron has a population of 2,217,000 and represents a diverse community of 22 neighbourhoods over 53 squar...