Surveillance & Security News for August 2017

IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command centre solutions, has announced that it has been selected by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) to help improve and upgrade their current interview recording platform. AVfusion solution for police interview rooms The SJPD implemented IPVideo Corporation’s AVfusion solution, which is an easy-to-use network-based audio/video recording system designed for police interview rooms where recording frame-by-frame,...

Nortech is pleased to announce ADI Global Distribution as one of its official distributors, meaning that ADI’s customers now have access to Nortech’s full People and Vehicle Access control and parking products. ADI Global Distribution has the largest UK branch network for the Security Industry. It delivers impeccable customer service and is committed to building trusted and personal business partnerships. Full range of access control products Each product division within ADI has i...

Synology® Inc. has launched the new DiskStation DS418j, a budget-friendly 4-bay NAS server designed to help home and individual users to manage, protect and share data effectively. Cloud synchronisation and multimedia streaming DS418j is powered by a brand-new 64-bit dual-core CPU and delivers an outstanding encrypted file transfer performance at over 112 MB/s reading and 87 MB/s writing under a RAID 5 configuration in a Windows® environment. Coming with a 1GB DDR4 memory, which is twi...

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. Centralised access control decision processing iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce...

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that a YouTube video from Bay Area TV station KBCW demonstrates how Delta's portable vehicle barriers protected last weekend's Fremont Street Festival which had an attendance projected at up to 300,000 people. The 2 1/2 minute video demonstrates how the barriers work, provides a background of why they are needed by showing the tragedies at London and Nice wh...

ADT, the provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, today announced it has completed the purchase of substantially all the assets and business of Protec, Inc., one of the leading commercial security system integrators in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition reinforces ADT’s commitment to continued growth within the commercial and national accounts security sectors. The transaction closed on July 31, 2017. Expanding ADT support and service D...

Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, and ARCOM, the leader in building specifications, are pleased to announce that Boon Edam’s product data and customised specifications for the Americas are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals. Customised versions of industry-trusted solutions ARCOM and Boon Edam have worked together to create customised versions of industry-trusted, MasterSp...

Maciej Polak has been appointed the new Product Marketing Manager for Tyco Security Products Intrusion brands for the EMEA region. Maciej, who holds an M.A in Administration as well as an MBA from the University of Warsaw, is a seasoned sales and marketing professional. He has worked within the electronic security industry since 2002, during which he has performed application engineering and sales roles for Tyco Security Products and Visonic in Central and Eastern Europe. Most recently he has b...

Security 101, a fast-growing commercial security integration provider, announced that three top operations, sales, and management executives have joined the global accounts division. Since its inception in 2003, Security 101 has been growing a dedicated team of security professionals who have a strong desire to positively impact the security industry. The global accounts team which helps facilitate integrated security solutions for companies with multi-site facilities throughout the United Stat...

In the security industry today we see many installers and integrators using standard consumer grade monitors for video surveillance. This is primarily due to budget constraints, but can end up costing significantly more over the life of the install. This is because most installs are now using HDMI connections primarily. A consumer monitor has HDMI input, so why isn’t it good enough? Well, consider the average cost of a 19.5” consumer monitor. The retail price is around $80-100 compa...

CUI Inc announced the production release of its second solution for unlocking power capacity in data centres and networking infrastructure. The ICE Switch, manufactured by CUI, is a power monitoring and switching system that connects to Virtual Power Systems’ (VPS) ICE (Intelligent Control of Energy) Software to provide dynamic redundancy inside a data centre. Consisting of two identical modules with up to 50 A of current per module, the ICE Switch features hot-swap functionality and a con...

Navtech Radar has been awarded a grant from Innovate UK to help the team carry out exciting research in the area of autonomous vehicles. In collaboration with the Oxford Robotics Institute (University of Oxford), the team will develop a sensor for autonomous vehicles that will provide 360-degree high resolution coverage in all weather conditions. This will significantly improve the capabilities and safety of the machines in difficult driving conditions, when safe and reliable transportation is m...

Demand for personal emergency response systems (PERS) and related alarms is expected to expand 7.3% annually through 2021 to $220 million. Growth will be driven primarily by an above average increase in the number of people over the age of 65, which is the demographic most likely to utilise these devices. In addition, there is a persistent interest among elderly individuals to age in place in their own homes, rather than to move in with a relative or to an assisted living facility. These individ...

Even with a 24x7 surveillance system, users still cannot be guaranteed with a maximum level of security protection if the system relies heavily on human supervision. In view of this, TeleEye, the global supplier in video surveillance systems, announces the release of eventMAX Solution. eventMAX Solution is TeleEye’s latest security alert service especially designed for instant and efficient event management. With this intelligent mobile service, users will be alerted immediately through m...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the release of SPC 3.8. SPC protects businesses, properties, and assets for users who want an intrusion detection system that offers versatile operation and comprehensive alarm management functionality.  Through the use of cloud services, end-user apps, and a dedicated software suite, SPC is at the forefront of modern intrusion detection. The latest version of the system is aimed at improving the customer experie...

Security expert Abloy is celebrating 110 years since the Finnish invention that sparked a revolution in the lock industry – founder Emil Henriksson’s disc cylinder operated lock. With its unrivalled levels of product development, for over a century, Abloy has been at the forefront of the ever-changing global security market. Offering highly advanced and unique solutions, the Abloy name has become synonymous with quality and innovation. Innovative beginnings This spirit of innovati...

Digital Barriers plc is pleased to announce that its ThruVis thermal screening camera technology was deployed by G4S to enhance security at the Manchester “One Love” Concert at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester on the 4th June, 2017 and throughout the week of the British Summer Time event at Hyde Park, London 3-9th July 2017. Manchester “One Love” Concert Digital Barriers and G4S offered their services to the organisers of the One Love concert, respon...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi’s Distribution Channel Manager, Andy Cross, is celebrating 30 years in the security industry. Andy’s career has seen the physical security industry evolve from largely insular and siloed systems to modern integrated IP solutions. Understanding elements of security services Reflecting upon his varied experiences in the security industry, Andy commented, “It is almost unbelievable how much things have changed in three decades. The evolution...

Today’s consumers expect apps to not only function smoothly, but they also want them to make life easier and more fun. Honeywell announced their new iOS app redesign for Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services. This release lets one provide their customers with the perfect solution to control their security, automation, video, GPS and more. The new iOS redesign offers a more intuitive interface and puts a contemporary app in the hands of end users who demand the latest technology. This ne...

PSA announced a partnership with Matterhorn Consulting to enable PSA members to hire their next generation talent from military veterans who have served our country. As part of PSA’s Business Solutions program, Matterhorn Consulting has provided PSA with experienced consulting, thought leadership and training content for the last 14 years. Military veteran employment opportunities The Veteran Hiring Program, SalesMarines, is a new service from Matterhorn Consulting that helps veterans fr...

The world of politics, like the world of security, is an environment of constant change. But do changes in one have an impact on the other? Governments around the world are involved in buying a wide variety of physical security systems, so how those governments operate certainly affects how they spend money on security. But in a broader sense, governments (and the associated political forces at work) also impact how their citizens and those in the private sector view threats and, as a logical ex...

Protecting power grids is essential to deliver electricity that serves millions of consumers. Transmission substations are a component of the power infrastructure that presents unique security challenges. These important facilities often sit out in the open, in remote locations, and were historically protected by little more than cameras or chain-link fences. Much of the current concern about securing electrical substations in the United States originated in response to a 2013 sniper attack, us...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, reaffirmed its commitment to the individuals who make communities and world a safer place with the announcement of the Law Enforcement and Military Appreciation Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 27 during the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017) in Dallas, TX. This program will focus on preparing law enforcement, military personnel and first responders for dealing with some of the most pr...

The Ottawa Elementary School District is in Ottawa, Illinois, a river town 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The district consists of five schools, the campuses of which include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Shepherd Middle Schools, and the Jefferson Elementary “Art House” building.   In the spring of 2015 a variety of issues caused the schools’ administration to determine that they needed a surveillance syst...

AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Telaeris to the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Telaeris’s XPressEntry handheld access control device integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software. AMAG Technology and Telaeris cooperatively tested and approved this integration. “Telaeris’ native integration with Symmetry allows us to provid...

The city of Denver, Colorado, will benefit from faster response times and safer journeys for its emergency services vehicles with the expansion of its Opticom traffic preemption solution. The Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system, from Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT), works alongside intersection controllers to help ensure emergency vehicles can move through intersections quickly and safely. Upgrading existing EVP system When an emergency vehicle needs to navigate an interse...

IDIS, a South Korean surveillance manufacturer, has appointed James Min to the role of Managing Director, IDIS Europe. Min will be based out of the IDIS UK office in Brentford, London, where he will head up the growing external and internal sales force and technical team as well as playing a key part in driving marketing and public relations initiatives across Europe, particularly in the UK. Min has a ten plus year record of accomplishment in the international security industry. Joining IDIS in...

Videx has introduced a new distribution unit, the 316C, for its digital VX2200 range of door entry video systems. Simplified video entry system installations The distribution box makes it easier for video systems to be installed, designed specifically for use with Cat5/Cat6 cabling which is becoming an increasingly popular cable choice for video entry system installations. Steve Natton Special Projects manager at Videx said, "The 316C distribution box is specifically designed for the digital...

Cardiff-based Oprema, the UK’s multi-brand distributor of security equipment, is creating 15 new jobs and has moved to a new 15,000 sq ft premises after securing an £850,000 co-investment from HSBC and Finance Wales. The funding comprised a £350,000 commercial mortgage and £100,000 VAT loan from HSBC, and £400,000 from Finance Wales to refurbish the new premises, which completed in June. The HSBC funding forms part of a £2.6 million finance facility it has in...

Edmund Rice, formally Christian Brothers College, was established in 1926 and is an independent Catholic high school for boys located in the heart of the picturesque Illawarra district, to the south-west of Sydney. The founder of the Christian Brothers, Edmund Rice, lends the school its present-day name. Installation of new surveillance system Since 2013 Edmund Rice College has invested millions to bring cutting-edge facilities to their students, including a first-class sports hall, state-of-t...