Surveillance & Security News for February 2009

 Leon Rose, Area Sales Manager at LEGIC and Ed Heyden, Managing Director of Securit World, are looking forward to a successful partnership LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications and Securit World Ltd, leading suppliers of ID systems and printers, have agreed on a new licence contract. This will result in a broad range of products using LEGIC highly secure contactless technology and benefiting from Secu...

 C-True will supply C-ENTRY face recognition to SAFA for World Cup Following several comprehensive trials in South Africa, C-TRUE Face Recognition technology was approved by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for access control security to critical SAFA facilities including the office of the CEO, Mr. Raymond Hack.Stallion Security, C-TRUE's partner in South Africa, was chosen to provide SAFA with a comprehensive security solution including the C-TRUE's C-ENTRY face recogniti...

 Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph have joined the UK and Ireland sales team Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has further strengthened its UK & Ireland sales team with the recruitment of Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph. Colin Burgess, who has spent the last four years as National Accounts Field Sales for Norbain and whose twenty-two year career has seen him gain experience working for Philips and Visimetrics, has been recruited by Samsung Techwin as Account Manager...

 SeSys Ltd, parter of Mobotix, won two awards at IIPSEC 2009 MOBOTIX advanced partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has won two awards at this years IIPSEC 2009 event for an innovative new product which delivers portable, high resolution video over the 3G mobile network. The IP User Group awarded SeSys the IP Security Hardware product of the year and the IIPSEC Innovation award 2009. Andy Hennings, Manager of IP User Group commented: "This years' hardwa...

 Pick-a-Point Icon has been designed to be intuitive for operators and builds on the success of earlier variants Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted the installation and end user benefits of integrator BBV's enhanced Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix solution at the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition. This is now fully integrated with the latest range of DV-IP products, including the HighVu Excel, DV-IP Server, Decoder, RT and HD. The new Pick-a-Point Icon also has HDMI interfaces a...

 Raytec's security systems have to withstand extreme weather conditions The latest IR lighting technology from Raytec is being installed at the Anchorage Christian School in Alaska as part of an upgrade to a 30-plus camera CCTV system.As well as supporting an advanced IP video system, the Raymax 200 illuminators at the site have to withstand extreme weather conditions ranging from -30º C to  60º C including snow, ice and polar winds.The installer, Tecpro, was g...

Noor language School deploys IP surveillance system with Vivotek's network camerasMission Noor Language School in Egypt had been seeking to prevent campus crimes and violence and protect the lives of the faculty and students. Apart from campus security concern, the administrator also hoped to reduce accidents such as sport injuries or lab incidents. Arabian Information Systems, VIVOTEK's distributor in Egypt, thus helped the school deploy an IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK's network cameras...

 Ericsson Telecomunicações deployed a PoE-supported IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK's network camerasMissionEricsson Telecomunicações, mobile phone vendor Ericsson's manufacturing base in Brazil, has been plagued by various security and management problems. The security problems such as burglary, robbery and factory accidents pose a threat to both of the employees' lives and the company's business. Meanwhile, due to a large factory floor area, the duty o...

 "CCTV is certainly vital to the protection of our society and the industry is dedicated to ensuring it is used responsibly."The CCTV industry is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals is the message from the British Security Industry Association in the wake of a House of Lords report into surveillance and data collection.The report makes a number of recommendations about surveillance and data collection in the UK including an independent appraisal of research into t...

  Security specialist will be available on stand number 637 to advise corporations and TMCs on duty of care obligationsThe Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance services, recently announced that it will be exhibiting at this year's Business Travel Show - 10th-12th of February at Earls Court in London. Located on stand 637, The Anvil Group will be demonstrating its Employee Travel Monitoring Solution (ETMS) and Travel Risk Intelligence System (TRIS) as part of the show's Corpora...

 G4Tec expands range and increases flexibilityGroup 4 Technology is pleased to announce that the Symmetry™ Security Management System (SMS) now integrates with a wide range of IP network cameras from Bosch, Panasonic and Sony. "We are pleased to be able to offer our customers increased flexibility by integrating with such respected, market leading brands as Bosch, Sony and Panasonic," said David Ella, Chief Technology Officer for Group 4 Technology. Expanding integration to...

 Quatum Secure SAFE suite enabled Toronto Pearson to incorporate its existing, fragmented physical security Quantum Secure recently announced it has deployed its SAFE software suite for Toronto Pearson International Airport, the busiest airport in Canada.Since initiating the use of SAFE for its identity management and access control security systems, Toronto Pearson has already realized reductions in credentialing processing time, along with related cost savings. Based on these preliminary...

 The University of Cardiff benefits from Cortech's Datalog security system Cortech Developments have recently installed their Datalog 4 SMS at Cardiff University as part of a large scale security project managed by integrator ADT, which involved online intruder IP integration. The University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading research universities. With a circa 26,000 students and circa 6,000 staff, Cardiff University academic community is t...

   Each all-in-one dome incorporates H.264 megapixel camera, varifocal lens and vandal resistant dome housing Arecont Vision expands its full line of H.264 megapixel network cameras with the addition of the MegaDome™ series, integrating the camera, lens and housing into an all-in-one solution. Available in color or day/night versions and with 1.3M, 2M, 3M or 5 megapixel sensors, the dome cameras incorporate Arecont Vision's fully-compliant implementation of...

 HeiTel will present its latest security products at ISC West, booth 6141At this year's ISC West (April 1-3, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas), Germany and USA based manufacturer HeiTel Digital Video will present some amazing new CCTV products as well as extensive new and cost-free features for existing products.The new hybrid network video recorder CamDisc HNVR with megapixel resolution will be demonstrated in full function. The existing and well established CamDi...

 MOBOTIX wins major award at IIPSEC 2009MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has won the converted "IP User Group Award" presented at this years IIPSEC 2009 event. Mobotix, which beat competition from Dedicated Micros and JVC, was selected by the highest vote from a poll of 16,000 IPUG members across the UK.Mike Lewis, MOBOTIX UK & Eire Country Manager, accepting the award at the IIPSEC Gala dinner commented:...

 MOBOTIX intelligent camera system provides high-quality alternative to security personnel Safety first "For the very few full-up and run incidents that occur here in rural Bavaria, we don't really need camera surveillance," says Franz Schreyer. "However, it does greatly increase the safety of our personnel, which for me was the decisive factor."While searching for the ideal camera system, Franz Schreyer talked to a number of well-known video technolo...

   Martin Cowley, Director of Sales for Aasset Security UK As the CCTV industry rapidly evolves towards more global solutions, Aasset have joined forces with Samsung Electronics to create a major player in the UK market. With our combined experience we aim to bring a new blend of technology, design and logistics to our UK partners. Aasset's aim is to change the distribution market place by positioning itself as a major supplier with leading edge system design services...

 Bruce Berman has been appointed VP of New Business DevelopmentCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Bruce M. Berman to be the company's Vice President of New Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for the company's entry into new markets. Markets such as factory automation & industrial control, electric power transmission and distribution, and trans...

Effective immediately, all of the ICOP Digital products will no longer be supported by Nurizon Corporation Public Safety and Homeland Security solutions providers Nurizon Corporation have formally ceased its affiliation and partnership with United States In Car Video solutions provider ICOP Digital.Nurizon Corporation citing irreconcilable differences with the NASDAQ listed company announced the cessation of agreements early on Wednesday morning from its offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arab...

  Generation3 Capital LLC is Private Investment firm pursuing recapitalizations, buyouts and growth capital in companies operating in the securityGeneration3 Capital, LLC, in partnership with WF Security Fund, L.P., an affiliate of Waveland Investments LLC, is pleased to announce the acquisition of controlling interest in Avrio Group Surveillance Solutions, LLC of Easton, MD, a premier provider of IP-Surveillance solutions."The wide area wireless IP surveillance market continues t...

 J.M. Allain, President of Panasonic System Solutions, addresses attendees at the ceremonyAs the "Official Technology Partner" Panasonic System Solutions will help create a world-class sports and entertainment experience. When a new Major League Soccer stadium and waterfront complex opens in 2010 just south of Philadelphia, along the historic Delaware River in Chester, PA, it will incorporate a networked surveillance system based on Internet protocol from Panasonic System Sol...

  Hirsch Electronics announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System SpecialistHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System Specialist to extend Hirsch's offering of identity management, HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 / PIV and FISMA compliance solutions. Mr. McKinney is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Mr. McKinney most recently worked for...

 Users  are able to view multiple live video feeds from anywhere on an iPhone or iPod touch simultaneouslyLextech Labs, leading mobile application company, and Milestone Systems, developer of open platform IP video management software, announce the integration of the mobile surveillance iPhone application iRa Pro with the Milestone XProtect Enterprise server.With iRa Pro, users view multiple live video feeds from anywhere on an iPhone or iPod touch simultaneously, and directly control...

  IndigoVision IP-CCTV solution secures Shoreline Hotel at Butlins, Bognor RegisIndigoVision's end-to-end IP Video system has been installed at Butlins, Bognor Regis to provide a site-wide integrated CCTV solution. This is the first project of a UK-wide rollout of IndigoVision's IP-CCTV at many of the holiday resorts owned and operated by Bourne Leisure Group, which include the well known brands of Haven, Warner and Butlins.The Butlins resorts are as popular as ever, with 1.5 million g...

TOA solution is ideal for small to medium-sized applications such as retail, leisure and education Combining an emergency voice alarm system with digital audio PA, paging and BGM functionality, the new VM-3000 Series from TOA brings new levels of flexibility to the deployment of PA/VA in small to medium-sized commercial projects, all at an affordable price.Suitable for most application and including retail stores, nursing homes, schools, fitness clubs and smaller shopping centres, the VM-30...

  Pixim's John Monti to present seminar at IP-In-Action LIVE in Los AngelesWhat: John Monti, vice president of marketing and business development for Pixim Inc., will present "IP Imaging Enhancement with All-Digital Technology" at IP-In-Action LIVE Los Angeles. The event is sponsored by the IP UserGroup USA, a dedicated security technology forum providing unparalleled education in IP within physical security applications. Monti will discuss various imaging technologies and ho...

In this article, Carlos Alonso, Director - Intrusion Detection Systems, Bosch, focuses on the two sets of guidelines that exist for the most popular detectors on the security market: EN50131-2-2 for passive infrared detectors, and EN50131-2-4 that relates to a combination of passive infrared and microwave detectors. The aim is to outline the standards that all manufacturers must adhere to New European standards for electronic intrusion detection improve product quality...

 Mayflex has been shortlisted for 'best trading partner' in the Plimsoll report Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has been named in the shortlist of ‘Best Trading Partners' in the 2009 Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis for the UK cabling market. The Plimsoll report is a widely used comparison tool, its key aim is to examine a companies individual performance. This is achieved though a standard model based of anal...

 Axis Security presents Asian charity with £1,000 chequeIn keeping with its pledge to donate a proportion of turnover to charity each year, Axis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, has presented a £1,000 cheque to the Asian Foundation of Philanthropy.Axis has committed to support two charities each year: one chosen by its commercial partners and clients in a draw at its annual Christmas luncheon; and the other by the Axis Security M...