Surveillance & Security News for February 2013

Corps security's CMC provides intruder alarm and CCTV monitoring services Universal Fire & Security has become the latest installation and maintenance specialist to transfer its customers’ intruder alarm monitoring and remote CCTV monitoring requirements to Corps Security’s state-of-the-art Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC). This development comes at a time of growing recognition for the CMC’s technological superiority and the industry leading service it offe...

Eyevis' system allows operators to see 160 camera feeds One of the UK’s latest camera control centres, the Wakefield City Metropolitan District Council’s CCTV control room in Pontefract, has used a-v and security technology to simplify the operational interfaces and speed up incident response times. The system now allows operators to see 160 camera feeds, out of a possible 176, at any one time on 5x3 array of 46in high-definition LCD screens. There is no need to switch and e...

IFSEC International will continue to unite all parts of the security buying chain in the event UBM Live’s Protection & Management Series will be moving to ExCel London from June 2014, UBM Live recently revealed the overwhelming support received from the industry following the news. The response has been outstanding with visitors, exhibitors, key associations and media partners all expressing their commitment to IFSEC International in London 2014. Feedback received f...

The Elite provides emergency response teams with on-scene capability to identify unknown substances One of the largest state law enforcement agencies in the U.S. has bought the first of Smiths Detection’s new HazMatID Elite units, a handheld device that detects and identifies explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrials and narcotics. The Elite, which provides emergency response teams with on-scene capability to quickly identify unknown substances, was bought...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100, which was recently released in the US. The LYNX Touch 5100 is a self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipmen...

AlliedBarton was recently recognised by Military Spouse magazine and GI Jobs magazine for hiring military personnel AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been recognised as the only security officer services company on the LearningElite list by Chief Learning Officer magazine for the third consecutive year. AlliedBarton celebrates its continued recognition for its many programs as t...

SAFE Security acquired 24,000 subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million RMR from Pinnacle Security SAFE Security® announced recently that it has acquired approximately 24,000 security alarm monitoring subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) from Utah-based Pinnacle Security. Over 90% of the vintage accounts created between 2008 and 2010 use Alarm.com communications services. “This is an exciting and important addition to...

IMS Research forecasts that consumer analogue security camera shipments will surpass those in the professional market By the end of 2013 unit shipments of consumer analogue security cameras in the Americas region will surpass those in the professional market. In a recent market report titled The World Market for Consumer and DIY Video Surveillance Equipment - 2012 Edition IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.) forecasts unit shipments of consumer analogue security cameras will to...

Agent Vi awards its channel partners for their outstanding partnership during 2012 in their respective regions Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) is honouring leading members of its Channel Partner Program with Channel Partner Awards for their outstanding partnership and efforts during 2012 in their respective regions: Channel Partner Award for 2012 for the North America region – G4S Technology LLC., for exceptional sales of Agent Vi’s products in large-scale pro...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, is announcing the integration of its Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software onto the WD® Sentinel™ DX4000 small office storage servers. Installing the Phoenix RSM software into the WD Sentinel NAS unit creates a feature-rich video surveillance appliance with sophisticated video management capabilities. This appliance can support up to 10 IP-cameras on a single WD Sentinel DX4000 storage...

Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced its new central management system (CMS) product offering.  Opengear Lighthouse allows network engineers and system administrators to centrally manage their Opengear infrastructure management and console server appliances, and attached IT networking gear in their data center or at remote sites. The Opengear Lighthouse product release includes new hardware offerings and updates...

Wavestore provides pre and post sales for installer and system integrators throughout North America Wavestore’s position as a British manufacturer with a Global presence has been reinforced with the opening of an office in the USA. Wavestore USA, based in Mangonia Park, Florida, will provide pre and post sales support for installer and system integrators throughout North America, as well as providing local manufacturing facilities. “Our reputation for providing r...

The integration includes ISM Genesys 2 with Siemens SigNET hybrid intruder alarm system When a government office in Ireland commissioned two integration projects, the contractors in both instances specified ISM’s patent-protected Genesys 2 security control room management system to integrate CCTV, access control, intruder, fire and intercoms. These were exciting, not to mention ground- breaking projects, because Genesys 2 was integrating with a new, pioneering alarm syst...

The SIA Approved Contractor scheme requires applicant companies to complete a stringent auditing process The SIA Approved Contractor scheme requires applicant companies to complete a stringent auditing process (both internal and external) which allows the SIA to measure compliance against the relevant British Standards. The audit process is quite intensive and makes stringent demands on applicants who must demonstrate exceptional rigour when implementing procedural and operati...

James Whybrow, Director of VidSys will detail how PSIM software can address the security needs VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at ASIS Middle East 2013, taking place February 17-19 in Dubai.  Who: James Whybrow, director, EMEA, VidSys  What: Senior security industry decision makers from across the Middle East will have the opportunity to experience a hands-on Vid...

The portfolio includes range of access control, time-attendance solution and video surveillance solution Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in Secutech-2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of access control and time-attendance solution, video surveillance solution and fire alarm panel. Here, at this event, Matrix will launch a range of new door controllers wh...

The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a range of Boeing military aircrafts Boeing and Elbit Systems Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that supports the growth of both companies through the joint pursuit of opportunities for self-defense solutions for Boeing military aircraft in international markets. The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a r...

ISD, the edge - based computing platform company announced recently that its award - winning Jaguar IP camera suite is now integrated with exacqVision Edge video management software for distributed or enterprise - class surveillance configurations. The integration demonstrates both companies’ commitment to open systems and edge-based video functionality. The exacqVision Edge server software runs directly on ISD cameras, eliminating the need for a separate VMS server. This unique approach...

The ride will be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show on April 13th The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Motorcycle Group is supporting the 2013 Ride for Education in Las Vegas. The ride, to be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show and conference on Saturday, April 13, will raise money for the SIA First Responders Scholarship Fund, wh...

Students will conduct research on the Firetide wireless mesh network to run experiments on a variety of voice and data mobility applications Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced that they have partnered with California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) to deploy an outdoor mesh infrastructure testing environment to conduct research on the performance of various Firetide mobility solutions. This...

The Moxa AWK-1127-PoE provides key wireless benefits and  is suitable for tightly spaced applications Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, took home an Honorable Mention for its AWK-1127-PoE Wi-Fi Client in the 2013 Engineers' Choice Awards sponsored by Control Engineering magazine. Now in its 26th year, the Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Awards shines a light on 29 categories of control, instrumentation, and...

PESA continues to expand its presence globally with international channel partners  PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, recently recognised its top performing U.S. and international channel partners for 2012. Last year, PESA’s revenue growth increased by 56 percent over 2011, with indications of continued growth as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2013. “T...

RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, recently announced the release of RSA® Security Analytics – a transformational security monitoring and investigative solution designed to help organizations defend their digital assets against today’s most sophisticated internal and external threats. Built on the proven architecture of RSA NetWitness® technology, RSA Security Analytics fuses SIEM, Network Forensics, & Big Data analytics into a security platform that will be t...

Risco Group's LightSYS offers a flexible alarm system designed for small- medium commercial and residential clients RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has introduced the popular LightSYS alarm system to the Australian market, following successful releases in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. LightSYS offers a flexible alarm system designed for small- medium commercial and residential clients, including a host of advantages for both the inst...

The guide details the changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of UK's security industry The British Security Industry Association has produced a guide for end-users and security buyers, to help them understand the proposed changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of the UK’s private security industry, which are set to impact all companies that use private security personnel. From 2013 onwards, there will be a gradual change in the way private security compa...

The system includes Milestone IP video management software and Samsung network cameras Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been installed with Samsung network cameras in a surveillance system that has brought peace and confidence to the citizens of a neighbourhood in Eastern France affected by criminal disturbances. Mulhouse Habitat is a social housing complex in the Les Coteaux quarter of Mulhouse, France, with high-rise buildings, common a...

The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th wing of the Albacete Air Base Cassidian has delivered a new Eurofighter flight simulator to be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base, adding to the two already installed at the Morón de la Frontera Air Base in Seville. The simulator delivered is part of the ASTA advanced training system. Cassidian has been responsible for all tasks related to the installation and commissioning of this Cockpit...

The door mounted with SALTO'sXS4 units can read, receive and write information via the College's UCARD SALTO Systems announces the successful installation of a new proximity access control system to secure University College Dublin’s brand new Student Learning Leisure and Sports Facility (SLLS). UCD is Ireland’s largest university with almost 25,000 students and is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities providing undergraduate education, pos...

Observint Technologies has developed a unique business model for the professional security industry to provide integrated, high-performance and high-value end-to-end system solutions. According to Brian Wood, President and CEO, Observint Technologies, “Earning and keeping our customer’s business in this competitive industry environment requires continued innovation in every aspect of our business.  It is more important than ever that our customer’s needs drive technology d...

The New York Chapter of ASIS International is the largest in all of ASIS with approximately 1,600 members AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that George Anderson, Vice President of Operations, has been elected as Chairman for the New York City Chapter of ASIS International. Prior to joining AlliedBarton, Anderson was a 30 year veteran of the NYPD who earned the rank of Assistant Chie...