Surveillance & Security News for December 2008

Kevin Shahbazi, CEO of Avocado Security explains the growth and advantages of new Business Intelligence (BI) technologies. Society is constantly striving for better security, especially with the heightened concerns for safety in both the public and private sector.  Whether those concerns include protecting your business, securing your work environment or home, each of these concerns are contributing to the ongoing demand for video surveillance technologies that are simple, reliable an...

  Chantel Smith, Business Development Manager of Frontline Security SolutionsChantel Smith has joined Frontline Security Solutions as a Business Development Manager. Chantel, who will be concentrating her efforts on developing business with Frontline's existing customers, brings to the role considerable industry knowledge which she has acquired during her time at HID Corporation and more recently, in her role as Regional Manager for Tyco Access Control and Video Systems.Peter Goodenoug...

  Customers of Rampart Security to gain broad range of security services currently offered by VSGVSG, one of the top security services providers in the UK, has acquired Oxfordshire-based electronic security specialist, Rampart Security, in a move that will deliver significant benefits for present and future customers of both companies.  Customers of Rampart Security will gain from the broad range of security services currently offered by VSG.  In addition, the backing of...

The Zebra P330i has provided the company with an economical means of supplying customers with a contact cardRetainagroup has selected the Zebra P330i printing machine from DED, to produce customer cards for their marking, registration and verification security system. Kent based Retainagroup has been working to combat theft for over 26 years. The recent purchase of the Zebra P330i has provided the company with an economical means of supplying customers with a contact card for the 24/7 secure reg...

Three lanes of Glasswing were installed giving the maximum number of lanes in the space availableFastlane Glasswing speedgates are now securing One Vine Street, a Grade A office building developed by The Crown Estate on their Regent Street estate. Designed by Allies & Morrison and constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine, it provides 5092 sq m of new office accommodation arranged from first to fifth floors; 2,000 sq m of retail space on basement, ground and part first floor; and seven high quality...

 The 50 page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the 2008/2009 edition of its CCTV catalogue, a publication that reflects the major expansion of the company's product portfolio over the past 12 months.The 50-page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range, from e...

  The decision to terminate was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range After 7 years of successful cooperation, the ways of Dallmeier electronic UK Ltd. and Norbain SDL are going to part as of 1st January 2009.The decision to terminate the contract has not been taken lightly, but was due to changes in the Dallmeier product range and a different development of sales strategies.Dallmeier customers are being contacted by their dedicated Dallmeier Sales Manager to explain futur...

  Arecont Vision megapixel IP cameras installed in The Lucky Eagle CasinoThe Lucky Eagle Casino in Southwest Washington State has completed a new installation of megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology.  The casino, which has been in operation since 1995, chose to upgrade their existing analog system in order to improve the ability to view and identify critical information on video."It is important that our survei...

  Fluidmesh wireless IP transmission solution installed at Kings Norton Business ParkRecognising how important security and safety is to its customers,, Birmingham.  Rather than hard-wiring the system, SEGRO employed a Fluidmesh 2200 wireless mesh network to help reduce the cost and time of the installation. Kings Norton Business Centre, the premier business center in south Birmingham, is located on a 60-acre site.  It is wholly owned by SEGRO and meets the business space nee...

 "The Pelco party will still provide a great opportunity to connect with customers, even without having a stand at IFSEC 2009," says Kevin Smith Regional Manager UK and IrelandPelco management announced that it will not be participating in the IFSEC 2009 Exhibition but will still be hosting its annual customer party, to be held at a venue near but not at IFSEC. The company feels it prudent - given the current worldwide economic atmosphere - to withdraw from participation at the sh...

  Honeywell and its installation partner provide wireless CCTV solution for SEAT Sport UK The Client:SEAT Sport UK is the motorsport division of SEAT UK which competes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). It is one of 15 teams competing in the BTCC with two race-engineered SEAT Leon TDI cars. It excels at everything it does and that includes offering its VIP guests an unrivalled experience on race days.The Situation:As part of the BTCC season, SEAT Spo...

  Mirasys and Videotecnica join forces to provide complete range of video surveillance solutionsMirasys announces a distribution agreement with Videotecnica, who will be responsible for the delivery of Mirasys product range on the Italian market. The agreement will enable customers to take advantage of the flexibility and open approach provided by the Finnish company. The two companies started collaborating in 2006 after a careful market analysis: the Italian distributor was looking fo...

 Pavel Sutka, Assistant Technical Manager Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its technical support team with the appointment of Pavel Sutka as Assistant Technical Manager for Eastern Europe.Pavel has over seven year's experience of working within the CCTV industry. He has performed various product management roles which have seen him provide installer training across a wide range of product brands including Bosch, CBC, Everfocus and Pelco.Gary Fletcher-Moore, Technical Manager Samsung...

  Security Solutions specialises in distributing CCTV equipmentA new trade supplier of electronic security products has been established by Northampton based Solutions Group (UK) Plc. Security Solutions specialises in distributing CCTV equipment, drawing on the Group's vast distribution experience, national trade counter network and 100,000 sq. ft. of warehouse capacity.Alongside an extensive choice of cameras and monitoring equipment from leading brands such as Lilin and iVigil, which...

 View larger image Chiron's IRIS IP solution gains popularity in NetherlandsDutch security systems installer Ricor Security reports that an increasing number of its customers in the Netherlands are enjoying the multiple benefits of Chiron Security Communications' 21st century IRIS intruder alarm monitoring solution - the fastest growing IP security monitoring system across Europe.  Ricor Security's proprietor, Cor Van Emmerik says IRIS IP alarm diallers and ARC receivers are...

 Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC and Alok Kapoor, General Manager of APK-IDLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading provider of contactless Smart Card Technology for personal identification, is extending its partner network. With the Indian credential manufacturer APK-ID, the company gains the largest manufacturer of RFID products in India as a new licence partner. In future, APK-ID will increasingly purchase LEGIC transponders and provide contactless identification inlets and credential...

  Ray Keddington appointed Account Manager for PaxtonRay Keddington has joined Paxton Access Inc as Account Manager. Paxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing office for Paxton Access Ltd, the internationally expanding British manufacturer of access control systems. Ray will be responsible for generating new business and sales in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He will offer guidance, training and support to dealers and integrators. With over 25 y...

  Raytec awarded Exporter of the Year by The Wansbeck Business ForumFollowing another year of continuing growth, LED lighting manufacturer Raytec have scooped the Exporter of the Year title in a keenly contested business awards scheme. The Wansbeck Business Forum, which represents more than 2000 companies in the North East, confirmed Raytec as the region's top exporter at a major awards event attended by delegates from over 400 leading businesses.Speaking after the ceremony, organ...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

  AENA opts for Fluidmesh video surveillance system to install in La Palma aiportAENA, one of the companies which oversee all the Spanish airports, has opted to install Fluidmesh products for the video-surveillance system of La Palma Airport.  With the precious help of Casmar Electronica the airport set in the Gran Canaria Island can now count on an innovative wireless technology developed by the American MIT spin-off Fluidmesh Networks. The Fluidmesh 2200 is the only wireless mes...

 Westcountry Security, a part of Chubb, assist Tally Ho! Coaches with protecting the company's assetsA sophisticated IP-based CCTV system from, has curbed the theft of expensive diesel from the yard of Devon-based coach and bus company Tally Ho! Coaches.A spate of thefts of fuel and other expensive commodities from transport depots and yards, often in remote locations, prompted Tally Ho! Coaches to take action. The company had been experiencing fuel theft sporadically for almost two years,...

Bosch CCTV IP network installed in Runnymede to help combat crimeAlmost 800 years ago, the granting of ‘Magna Carta' at Runnymede, a meadow near Windsor Castle, laid the foundations of modern law, parliamentary democracy and individual freedom. Today, Runnymede Borough Council is again in the forefront of the battle for the rule of law - slashing crime rates thanks to digital technology from Bosch Security Systems. In Runnymede, UK, a district located a few miles West of London; the m...

 HeiTel's premiere at the ISC East was a successful first step into the USA marketNewly founded HeiTel Digital Video USA Corp. for the first time exhibited their product range from hybrid network DVRs to server/client based video alarm management systems at the most important security exhibition in the Northeast USA."Our first participation in the ISC East has exceeded our expectations by far," resumes Dirk Osterman, CEO of HeiTel Digital Video USA Corp. "The number of visits...

  At Intersec 2009, Dallmeier will showcase its latest products and solutionsFor more than twenty years now, Dallmeier has been producing high-value products and complete solutions for the CCTV/IP area. For many years the company has also been operating successfully in the Middle East and is even maintaining a branch office on the ground. At Intersec 2009, which will take place in Dubai from January 18 to 20, Dallmeier will showcase its latest products and solutions. Everything is done...

OnSSI's IP video management solution has been installed in Amityville school systemThe Amityville, NY school system is now a safer place, thanks to a video surveillance management solution from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software. The recent installation of an IP-based integrated security solution at the Amityville Middle and High Schools in the Amityville Union Free School District was...

 Camouflaged IQeye technology helps reduce number of illegal dumpersIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has deployed IQeye megapixel cameras in their on-going, successful efforts to catch and prosecute illegal dumping in Boston and surrounding communities.  The integrator assisting on the project is Green...

 Bosch surveillance cameras secure Paultons ParkAs with any business that can attract thousands of visitors each day, Paultons Park, the family theme park located just outside Southampton, wanted to ensure that it had the security systems in place to protect both itself and the property of its guests.  The first stage of this programme started four years ago with a CCTV system covering its car park areas.  Subsequently, this Bosch based security solution has now bee...

Ottawa Tourism ©Dedicated Micros TransVu mobile technology solution adopted to protect Ottawa, CanadaCCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs, and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other i...

A lot has changed since VHS tapes were the universal medium for CCTV recording, with digital systems now starting to predominate. But what's the current state of the art in digital recording - and what new developments are just around the corner? Siemens Building Technologies, Security Products Jon Hill has the answers.Today, there would be very few, if any, CCTV Preference for digital recording systems is significantly increasing specifiers who would choose anything other th...

  Nigel Paine recruited as part of SENKOADL's sales teamUK-based lens manufacturer SENKOADL has recruited Nigel Paine as part of its sales force.  Nigel has returned to selling lenses for a manufacturer after eight years in a similar role for Pentax and is looking forward to the challenge of opening up new market sectors.He said: "I will be striving to increase SENKO's penetration of the marketplace by attracting new distributors to take on the product range as well as workin...