Surveillance & Security News for December 2010

If you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland. It's no secret that if you're taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most ecological way to travel is by bike. The Swiss company velopass GmbH has recognised this trend...

Customer profile:Lakeside Inn and Casino, located on Lake Tahoe in Nevada, offers 124 rooms of AAA Triple Diamond rated contemporary mountain lodge-style hotel accommodation. It features a 24-hour casino with slots, table games, keno, a lively sports book and a round-the-clock casino bar. Lakeside Inn and Casino has been open since 1985 and welcomes approximately 2 million visitors per year.Technology & integration: Aimetis Symphony™ Standard licenses 130 cameras (analogue and...

This October, MESSOA SCR515PRO cameras met the challenging traffic surveillance requirements of Phutorn, Kamphaeng Phet Province, Thailand. These ANPR/LPR cameras have aided local Thai police in resolving a number of serious traffic headaches, including hit and run drivers, speeding and common traffic infractions. Officials have been especially impressed with SCR515PRO's recognition capabilities at night and in rainy conditions, and have been thrilled with the first-stage test results. They have...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV installation which is helping to keep a record of the restoration of the Medway Queen, often called the "Heroine of Dunkirk," which rescued 7000 stranded troops from the beaches. The Medway Queen Preservation Society has diligently worked to restore the ship since being formed 25 years ago. The society eventually plans to operate the steamer as a...

International consultants and installers ICTS UKare securing the most famous cricket venue in the world, Lord's in St John's Wood, London. Lord's, which is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), stages two Test matches annually and this summer capacity crowds saw the England captain Andrew Strauss lead from the front as his side defeated Australia by 115 runs. ICTS has installed networkable entry controllers from Dublin-based Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. These units are in place at 24...

CBC's Radar Vision system and C-AllView cameraWhen it comes to crime fighting and tracking down criminals, the police helicopter is an invaluable weapon. Loaded with the latest video and thermal imaging technologies, it provides a range of detection tools to deploy against lawbreakers.But the downside to possessing such a powerful resource is that criminals are keen to neutralise its capabilities, as one police force in England found out recently when its helicopters were subjected to sabotage a...

Security requirements for airports of the size of Copenhagen airport are enormousAfter two years' extensive market research Copenhagen Airport selected Dallmeier's Digital Matrix Solution. A large number of other products in the market were considered, however, they identified the Dallmeier system as the best for their specific requirements. Dallmeier was chosen for this extensive solution mainly because of its excellent picture quality, the flexibility afforded by the system architecture and th...

Suprema's RealScan-10 UID is a compact-sized portable fingerprint live scanner Suprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company's latest ‘RealScan-10 UID' fingerprint live scanner tested in full compliance and received certification from the Government of India's STQC (Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification) for the country's UID (Unique ID, India's next generation national ID) project. The STQC certification is an essential requireme...

Traka's L-series cabinets hold from 10 to 180 keys and can be locking, non-locking or mixedA Traka key cabinet has foiled robbers trying to raid a high-class jewellery store in the Swiss town of Interlaken. The thieves made off empty-handed after several failed attempts to break into the Traka cabinet, which contained keys to the store's display cases.The robbers struck at Bijouterie Kirchhofer, which had been raided on two previous occasions during which thousands of pounds worth of jewellery h...

Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technologyPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that Innotech Security Inc, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has produced a full line of security cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology.Based on Seawolf, Innotech Security's customers now have access to cameras with 690 HTVL effective resolution as well as the industry's proven best wide dynamic range. In addition, Seawolf-based...

Cassidian will also introduce its updated training simulation software for the heavyweight EOD robot tEODorCASSIDIAN presents new training simulation software for EOD Robots Telemax and tEODor. New IED Component Catalogue and Circuit Constructor to simplify Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations. CASSIDIAN is the new name of EADS Defence & Security.CASSIDIAN showcased its expertise and innovative ability in terms of Holistic Explosives & Ammunition Training (HEAT) at the Annual Cong...

The RAYMAX Infra-Red units were chosen because they don't cause light pollutionThe latest RAYMAX covert Infra-Red lighting technology from Raytec is being used to improve security and safety at Malaga Cathedral, on Spain's Costa del Sol. The baroque cathedral is one of the city's main tourist attractions and is situated close to a number of other historic buildings in the city centre.So when planners decided to improve surveillance at the site with a new CCTV system, it had to be designed so tha...

The client Plaisir is a vibrant town, located 20 miles from Paris in the Ile-de-France region of France. Plaisir has the seventh largest population in the Yvelines area, with over 50% of its inhabitants in work and 30% under the age of 19. The town has 1,254 companies making it an attractive and innovative hub for businesses. Its high-quality sporting and cultural facilities offer Plaisir's residents a wide variety of daily activities (e.g. Palais des Sports Pierre de Coubertin: a multisport fa...

Milestone Certified Partner Camsecure has installed the largest national implementation of HDTV video surveillance cameras at the award-winning Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Upgrading the hotel's security technology with the newest innovations is a continuous return on investment thanks to the Milestone open platform IP video management software.The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa is an international award-winning hotel for top echelon guests such as political dignitaries, ro...

Sony Corporation, Bosch Security Systems and Axis Communications joined together to form ONVIF First launched in 2008 with the aim of facilitating the development and use of a global open standard for the interface of network video products, in just two years the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) has made great strides ahead. Now with over 240 members, at the recent Security Essen exhibition ONVIF showcased its latest open-protocol products and outlined plans for furt...

Pulp is making the most of its investment in new surveillance camerasAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market has partnered with Expedite IT, an Axis Solution Partner to provide network video cameras to Pulp, a UK fashion retailer, to help improve profitability and enhance the customer shopping experience.As retailers head towards the busiest shopping season of the year, up and coming fashion brand Pulp is making the most of its investment in new surveillance cameras to...

Milestone's open platform IP video management software contributes to continuous ROI for the HotelMilestone Certified Partner Camsecure has installed the largest national implementation of HDTV video surveillance cameras at the award-winning Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Upgrading the hotel's security technology with the newest innovations is a continuous return on investment thanks to the Milestone open platform IP video management software.The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Sp...

Operators identify themselves at the Traka key cabinet using their company ID cardsOver 200 fork trucks and other materials handling equipment at Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood site in Liverpool are now being managed by Traka electronic access management systems. Jaguar Land Rover employs more than 1900 people and produces a car every 135 seconds. Fork trucks are used to transport materials and components to the production line and the company had a number of issues to address including driver acc...

Integralis recommended the Q1 Labs QRadar solution which offered a next-generation SIEM solutionQ1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at Roto Frank AG carried out by its partner Integralis that has reduced the time spent managing security events by 80% while helping the firm create a secure and scalable platform for the future.Since it was founded in Stuttgart in 1935, Roto Frank AG has grown to become one of the world's...

MissionFollowing a spate of thefts that its existing analogue-based CCTV surveillance system failed to pick up, City Inn in Manchester, UK, decided to upgrade its system for a higher quality, more advanced solution. The hotel approached Axis partner Kings Security to provide a solution with extensive camera coverage and increased recording capacity. As the analogue system was a recent investment, the hotel was keen to adapt it rather than start from scratch.SolutionThe solution recommended...

Epsom Downs Racecourse is the home of one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar - The Derby Festival. Each year horses and riders travel from countries across the globe to test themselves against the historic course, with the event attracting thousands of fans. With crowds of over 20,000 attending each day, the course's security managers use a CCTV network consisting of temporary and permanent cameras, with all camera video transmitted via NVT UTP Hybrid Video tec...

Genetec had the opportunity to work with West Edmonton Mall on a major access control system upgrade with their Synergis solution. The West Edmonton mall is one of North America's largest shopping and entertainment centres and is Alberta's number one tourist attraction. It is home to over 800 stores and services, 100 eating establishments and nine amusement parks and attractions.With the completion of the initial phase of the upgrade, the security staff at WEM use Synergis to protect over 70 doo...

Set in the diverse landscape of the west coast of Canada, Vancouver plays host to the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010. The Olympic Games have been a successful global sporting event since 1896 when the first ever Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. The Olympic Winter Games were not far behind as the Games started in Chamonix in 1924 covering sports from speed skating to ice hockey. Panasonic's relationship started with the 1984 Olympic Games when the company provided the professional sou...