Surveillance & Security News for February 2009

 The new logo is designed to reflect NAV's global position North American Video (NAV) has unveiled a new logo to reflect the company's position as a global provider of integrated security technology serving the Gaming, Corporate and Government Markets. The logo features simplified graphic elements, a bold typeface and displaying the initials "NAV", the logo creates a modern and memorable new look to emphasize the company's technology capabilities and business portfolio b...

 Pelco closes down access control development factory in IndianapolisPelco management  recently announced to its employees that in consideration of the current economic situation, the company has decided to take aggressive steps in order to focus resources on supporting Pelco's core video security business.Pelco President and CEO Dean Meyer stated that: "As the general economic outlook continues to worsen and as forecasts call for a prolonged challenge throughout 2009, we as...

 ComNet Europe Ltd established in United Kingdom to provide communication solutions to Europe, Middle East and AfricaCommunications Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet, announces the opening of its first international office. ComNet Europe Ltd has been opened in Leeds, UK. This office will support the ComNet efforts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This office will contain the ComNet administration, sales, technical support, and customer care functions for that...

 AEGIS illuminators help film crew capture images for the BBC 'Big Cat Live' seriesAEGIS UFLED infrared (IR) Illuminators from Derwent, members of the Bosch Group, were used by the BBC's Natural History Unit to monitor the behaviour of the Marsh Pride of big cats at night, in Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara game reserve.The Big Cat Live series, broadcast live on BBC One in October 2008, featured live web-casting allowing audiences to watch footage 24-hours a day from the heart of Africa's m...

 SALTO report high visitor number at INTERSEC SALTO Systems says this year's INTERSEC show really paid dividends for the company, providing increased visitor numbers, many end user enquiries and quality new business leads."We were very busy during the show demonstrating our highly flexible new range of integrated RFID access control products" says Victor Hage, SALTO Systems MEA Regional Manager."Although some markets have contracted a little due to the global s...

 The new cameras can be integrated seamlessly with existing NetVu Connected CCTV installations Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - used the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition to launch its innovative HyperSense Technology in a range of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Optimised Cameras to effectively capture and record vehicle licence plates - even when faced with headlight glare.Available in analogue and IP models, Dedicated Micros' unique HyperSense technology removes ambient light...

Genetec, a long-standing OEM development partner of HID Global, will now carry the HID Fargo brand's full line of card printers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition (LPR) solutions, today announced that it has partnered with HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, to provide a full line of Fargo bra...

Controlware provide video transmission, management, recording, and video content analysis systems Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware Communications has reached a significant milestone by supplying over 35,000 CCTV digital video channels in Europe. Helmut Woerner, Chief Executive Officer of Controlware said, "Naturally, we are delighted to reach this landmark sales figure. We are extremely proud of this achievement and the role that Controlware has played in transforming the efficiency o...

Pictured (L) is Steve Green from Dedicated Micros receiving the IP in Security Innovation Award in the Software category from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd. Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has secured a prestigious IP in Security Innovation Award for a revolutionary capability that can transform NetVu Connected CCTV systems into a sophisticated Emergency Messaging and Mass Notification System. The result, which saw Dedicated Micros come top in the 'Be...