Surveillance & Security News for February 2009

  Xtralis will exhibit total product range at IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREXXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that it has reached agreement with the organisers of IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREX to have a major presence at this year's events. Xtralis will be exhibiting its total range of fire and security technologies, including the M3000 command and control software solution, which provides seamless integration between...

  American Fibertek Inc. celebrates a quarter century in video security industryIn 1984, the cost of a first class postage stamp was 20 cents and Ronald Reagan had just been elected to his second term in office. In the video surveillance and security arena, the CCTV market was in the process of shedding its stodgy reputation and re-creating itself as a high tech industry. Into this environment, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) was introduced with a focus on the newly revolutionized industr...

  Keith Randall (centre), Operations Manager for The Mall, Bristol flanked by VSG's four security officers who have just received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) operated by the Chief Constable of the Avon and Somerset ConstabularyFour security officers employed at The Mall Bristol by VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, have received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accre...

Claas Oetjen joins artec technologies as Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic StatesAs from the February 1st. 2009, Claas Oetjen has been appointed Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic States.Claas Otjen gained several years of IT experience as a branch manager for atelco Germany. During his last position with a video surveillance reseller he obtained very valuable knowledge in sales, distribution and project planning.Mr. Oetjen's aim at artec...

  Raytec announces CCTV test nights sessionsCCTV Lighting specialist Raytec are hosting a series of practical night-time tests to highlight the performance of cameras and CCTV lighting in situation.The test sessions will be held at various locations and are open to all CCTV installers, specifiers and camera manufacturers wanting to test the performance of a CCTV system with Infra-Red or White-light.The test evening will be a practical test of CCTV lighting with different camera and len...

 Reliance High-Tech Limited to host complimentary seminar to  security cost-cutting seminar Reliance High-Tech have announced they will host a seminar titled "Smarter Solutions, Smarter Savings" on Thursday 2nd April 2009 at the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester. The half-day event will look at how organisations can blend a combination of technology and manned services to reduce the cost of security.Tara Farley, Reliance High-Tech Limited, Marketing Manager, said: &q...

  Avocado Security plans launch of four new products at ISC West 2009In previous years, most organizations' physical security and IT security have operated independently, and have been managed through separate departments. However, there is a new technological shift-taking place in the market, combining physical security with Business Intelligence (BI) to drive even greater operational efficiencies. The convergence of BI with physical security will not only transform the way companies...

 CBC launched exciting website for Radar Vision System CBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options, as well as supplier of complementary high performance Computar lenses, has launched a dedicated website for its exciting RadarVision system offers a wealth of information and interactive features about the early warning intruder surveillance system's advantages, which allow site owners and operators to detect and track people and vehicles as they en...

  On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI) joins with DNF Security to boost network storage On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced a strategic partnership to enable users of OnSSI's NetDVMS Enterprise scale network video recorder and camera management platform to take advantage of DNF Security's Seahawk platform of IP storage products offering capacities fro...

  Steve Clarke appointed as Managing Director at ComNet EuropeCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, parent company of ComNet Europe Ltd., and a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Steve Clarke to be the company's Managing Director for its efforts throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Steve Clarke will be responsible for ComNet's entry into the region to meet the growing demand and...

 Ionit Technologies selects David R. Wedel as EVP, Director of Sales Chicago, IL - Ionit Technologies, industry leader in advanced digital video compression solutions for the security and process control industries, has appointed David R. Wedel EVP, Director of Sales. Mr. Wedel brings over 25 years of experience in the security industry as an end-user, specifier, integrator, and sales and marketing leader to Ionit. He assumes responsibility for Ionit's North American sales efforts...

  Network video security systems provider Mobotix is going against global economic trendMOBOTIX AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports the results for the first half of fiscal year 2008/09, ending on December 31, 2008. The MOBOTIX Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has reached a sales growth of approx. 44% in the first half of fiscal year 2008/09 resulting in sales of € 22.0m (previous year: &e...

  London Marriott Hotel deploys IndigoVision's complete IP video systemIndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been installed at the prestigious London Marriott Hotel in Kensington, as part of a CCTV security upgrade.The 7 storey, 216 room hotel wanted to upgrade its surveillance capability with the very best available technology, to meet the ever increasing security demands of a central London hotel. By deploying the IndigoVision solution, the hotel re-used its existing analo...

 Global financial institution selects L-1 solution to secure offices world-wide The challenge Faced with tough compliance regulations requiring the secure protection of customer data and a rapidly growing rate of fraud and identity theft, a leading financial institution wanted to be proactive and lock down its offices as securely as possible from unwanted intruders. The leading global payments, network and travel company wanted a cutting edge identity and access management so...

  The Club at The Saujana selects SALTO Systems for securityThe latest XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contact less update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from SALTO Systems are aiding security at Malaysia's top luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur airport, The Club at The Saujana is the latest addition t...

  CBC unveiled special website dedicated to Thermal Vision systemCBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options and complementary high performance Computar lenses, has unveiled a special website dedicated to its ground breaking Thermal Vision system provides a comprehensive online guide, explaining the all-round operational advantages of combining thermal imaging technology with the popular Ganz C-AllView optical camera.This new website offers instal...

 Samsung Techwin cameras will be put to the test across the country Samsung Techwin is participating in a series of night time camera tests hosted by CCTV lighting specialist Raytec. The test sessions, which will take place on 24th February in Leeds, 26th February in Manchester, 10th March in London and 12th March in Bristol, will allow CCTV manufacturers  to show  installers, system integrators, specifiers and end-users  how well their  cameras perform in...

 LEGIC at CeBIT in Hanover/Germany: Hall 6, Stand D11With the World of LEGIC the company presents at CeBIT 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services. The focus of this year's trade fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 3-8 March in Hanover/Germany is on the unmatched variety of applications for this state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 6 / Stand D11 in the World of LEGIC, th...

Using IP cameras for the first time, Experian FootFall, the market-leading pedestrian counting services provider, has chosen a range of Sony's mini-dome, fixed and pan-tilt intelligent network cameras, supported by Sony's Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture (DEPA) technology, to strengthen its current sensor-device line-up which includes traditional thermal and laser imaging. This will enable remote monitoring of in-store activity through integration of a counting system and video...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - has announced that its partner in the Middle East region, BSS-ME, has supplied, tested and commissioned seven advanced IP-based, NetVu Connected, FireVu units to provide a state-of-the-art CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) solution for the main tunnel at the famous Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah, which has been dubbed the 'eighth wonder of the world', has dramatically changed the Dubai area, doubling the Emirates' beach...

Most of Europe's large photo voltaic power stations are a long way from anywhere. They represent significant investments and need effective protection if they are not to present easy targets for theft and vandalism. With the specific needs of this emerging market in mind, Geutebruck has teamed up with physical security specialist Haverkamp GmbH and system integrator akera security GmbH to supply customised, all-in-one PV power station security solutions. Two of these systems have gone into servi...

The latest EnviroDome cameras from Bosch Security Systems have been specified by Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) in an important new installation at the historic Albert Dock, Liverpool - described as the most visited multi-user attraction outside of London, attracting more than four million people each year. Security at the UNESCO World Heritage site is a high priority. Skelmersdale-based UIS in partnership with CB Richard Ellis, managing agents for The Albert Dock, have continually reviewed an...

Hands-free benefits:♦ Security♦ Independence♦ Convenience♦ SimplicityNational Star College helps students fulfil their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training.The improving facilities and considerable funds invested in accommodation allow students with more severe and complex conditions to attend from across the UK. A vibrant social community makes the college much more than a learning provider.Gerald Noble, Projects Engineer and Lyn...

 On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) aims to promote its products further afieldOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has announced the addition of four new manufacturer's representative firms to promote sales of its open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions in the Midwest and Southern United States."As a supplier of best-in-breed software to empower video surveillance management, OnSSI looks to the best-performing rep firms to join our team," said...

 logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 version of its go1984 video surveillance software VIVOTEK has established strategic ties with logiware gmbh, a Germany-based software development company specialized in video surveillance and recording systems. As a new member of VIVOTEK's SIA alliance, logiware will integrate supports for VIVOTEK's IP surveillance products into its software to provide customers with more surveillance options.logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 v...

 Representatives from the Westfield Derby Shopping Centre team who won the Best Team award - Midlands.  From the left is Gary Summerfield (Security Manager Westfield Shopping Towns Ltd), Bill Muskin (VSG Chairman), Shane Horsley, Michael Carson, Martin Burgess, Paul Leary (all VSG), John Bates (BSIA), Steve Buswell and Paul Wesson (also VSG)Thanks to the outstanding performance and dedication of its staff, VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, was a winner seven...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...

 Samsung Techwin provides HB Litherland with CCTV upgrade Blackpool based distributor HB Litherland has recently upgraded its CCTV system with a solution sourced entirely from Samsung Techwin's range of professional security products.With a warehouse that covers 42,000 sq ft and houses millions of pounds of high value products from a large number of well known manufacturers it is not surprising that HB Litherland, one of the UK's leading wholesalers of electronic products, has installe...

 Birchwood Shopping Centre chooses Panasonic security surveillance systemPanasonic security has been installed at Birchwood Shopping Centre in North West England as part of a complete upgrade of its existing analogue surveillance system. Situated in the heart of Birchwood, Cheshire its essence as a busy suburban Shopping Centre drawing 100,000 shoppers a week and with a fantastic variety of retailers, means that security for the purpose of crime prevention, staff and public safety is always...

 JVC sales enquiries went up by 60% at IIPSEC this year For JVC at IIPSEC 09, sales enquiries were up 60% on last year at IIPSEC 08. Even in today's challenging economic environment, people are turning to specialist and high-performance products for their IP market needs. With a brand name well known for reliability and durability, JVC demonstrated its commitment to the IP market sector by putting on one of the most impressive stands at the show. The quality and innovation was evi...