Surveillance & Security News for February 2013

The system comprised of Vi-system video software, Q1921E thermal network camera, XProtect software Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) has partnered with Axis Communications and Milestone Systems to deliver a cutting-edge IP surveillance system to Wirsol Solar UK, a globally active solar energy company. Multiple solar farm sites across the United Kingdom now boast state-of-the-art security systems that effectively protect the sites despite the challenging conditions faced at t...

The KX15DC-WE is a digital curtain detector with a range of 15 metres. The detector boasts the advanced two way wireless technology that enhances the security between the Enforcer and KX15DC-WE. Furthermore the ease of installation provides a very important advantage with key features such as the one push to learn button and Signal Strength Indicator (SSI). The KX15DC-WE incorporates blue wave technology along with other popular features of the KX family such as auto sensitivity, digital temper...

Access Control Technology has released their latest access control software application, ACTpro Enterprise, for use with the ACTpro range of door controllers and card readers. Enterprise is a role based platform designed and built to meet the requirements of increasingly complex access control solutions where regular traffic places heavy demands on software. ACTpro Enterprise delivers 3 modules with the functionality based on the role of the user: ACT Install - Used by the installer to set u...

Nestled between Molweni Dam and Ingweni nature trails, Augusta Ridge Grassland Estate offers contemporary country living in a superbly designed modern eco-estate, set within some of South Africa's most beautiful landscapes. Keeping the estate's residents safe and secure, and delivering quality images under challenging electrical interference conditions is an NVT-based UTP CCTV Hybrid Video transmission system. Covering over 8.1 hectares of land, just 1.7 hectares has been used for the housing de...

ULIS, a manufacturer of high quality infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security and surveillance, automotive and military applications, announces recently that Micro80P(TM), its first 80x80 small pixel pitch high-sensitivity thermal sensor array, is available for sampling.   Selected customers have started testing the first units of Micro80P, which is based on amorphous silicon (a-Si) a microbolometer technology industry proven for its reliability. Micro80P aims at improving...

Qccess' Air@-EL300 system provides much clearer screen images and reduced noise There are lots of high-rise residential buildings “Apartments” in Seoul, Korea. The majority of Seoul citizens, 54.6%, live in Apartments. At Youngpoong Apartment in Seoul, a 12-building apartment complex (627 households / 24 stories) built in July 2002, CCTVs were installed in all elevators 3 years ago with an aim at preventing crimes.        &n...

AirLive joins Etisalat to secure their consumers personal security In order to serve the growing demands for Telecom Companies to secure their consumers personal security; AirLive, one of the advanced IP surveillance Networking company recently joined etisalat, one of the top 3 telecom service company in UAE to provide home surveillance package for Egypt family Safety. AirLive expertise in Innovations and Technology of advanced Surveillance Networking as well as RD ties-up an...

HID Global's projections include visitor management , secure credential issuance, and RFID tagging HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections include...

The free guide aids the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security system The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently released a free guide to aid the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security systems. The retail sector faces a number of security threats year round, from shoplifting to organised crime, and these risks are increased by the heavy footfall brought on by mid-season sales. “The benef...

MOBOTIX provides M24 day and night cameras to cover the perimeter and key points of the access road MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project for Aerohub Newquay Cornwall Airport that will help to secure the new multi-million pound aerospace development area and critical access roads. The South West of England is home to the largest aerospace cluster in Europe with more than 900 aerosp...

Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East has unveiled its brand new EnVision Command Console, designed and constructed specifically for control room technology. EnVision’s introduction is Winsted’s first product news for 2013, a year in which the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. EnVision’s radical new modular design blends form and function in an ergonomically optimised single, double or triple tier configuration. Whatever the format...

Over 3,200 IQeye H.264 HD megapixel cameras were installed in 336 buildings on the 12 campuses The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was established in September 2004 by the Texas Legislature, when it consolidated the Mental retardation services and state school programs of the Department of Mental Health; Community care, nursing facilities, and long term care regulatory services of the Department of Human Services; and Aging services and programs of...

In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress and law enforcement Jay Hauhn, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), sent a letter to President Barack Obama on the subject of security in the nation’s schools. In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress, law enforcement and the education community to develop reasona...

FLIR® branded products will be introduced through Digimerge’s network of major security distributor partners FLIR Systems, the world’s leading innovator and supplier of thermal imaging technology, has acquired Lorex Technology, and its subsidiary company Digimerge Technologies. FLIR® branded products will soon be introduced through Digimerge’s well-established network of major security distributor partners, and will quickly grow to include a full line...

The emergency phone towers incorporate emergency communication, mass notification and camera surveillance Talk-A-Phone presented Victor Clime, Chief of Public Safety for Hillsborough Community College, with emergency phone towers that incorporated emergency communication, mass notification, camera surveillance, and access control capabilities. In recent years, colleges across the country have upgraded and improved the way they monitor, assess, and respond to security incident...

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a reseller agreement with HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™...

Eduard J. Emde reached the 8th position in total 11 members of ASIS ASIS International, the world’s leading association for security professionals, has announced that Eduard J. Emde, CPP, chairman of the board of ASIS International has been identified as one of the ten most influential persons in the security and fire industry. The list, compiled by IFSEC, comprises the 40 most influential persons who were nominated by their peers in December 2012. Emde reached the 8th...

The joint solution combines Windward's maritime analytics system, with Elbit's solutions for maritime domain awareness Elbit Systems Ltd. has teamed with Windward Ltd. to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. The joint solution combines Windward’s innovative satellite-based maritime analytics system, MarInt, with Elbit Systems’ wide range of solutions for maritime domain awareness, including Hermes 900 maritime patrol unmanned aircraft sys...

DefenCell offers an easily deployable solution for expeditionary operations J & S Franklin recently announced a further order for their Defencell Force Protection System, which is engineered to defend against artillery, mortars, and other heavy fragmenting weapons. Supplied to an unnamed international organisation, this $3.5m order is for a further 20+ containers of DefenCell and includes sufficient material to build nearly 20km of 2m high barrier or protect 20 camps, 250...

The KeyWatcher cabinet installed at the hotel is designed with a biometric access interface Luxurious amenities, ideal location, responsive service and fine dining are just some of the features of a first class hotel. First impressions can change quickly, however, if guests must wait in long lines when reception staff is slowed by additional chores such as dispensing and recording building keys used by maintenance or housekeeping. At the four-star Birmingham Marriott Hotel in...

The solution covers surveillance and monitoring of a Critical Point (CP) within the airport Navtech Radar, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of commercial millimetre wave intelligent radar solutions for outdoor commercial applications, have completed the installation of their AdvanceGuard Radar solution with witness2 intelligent software for processing and control at Bristol Airport. The new solution covers surveillance and monitoring of a Critical Point (CP) withi...

Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), a subsidiary of Progress Rail Services, is a business entity in Caterpillar Group. Located in Minas Gerais, Brazil and covering 15,000 meters of built area, the factory planned to expand its capacity to be able to manufacture 100 locomotives a year with 4,000 HP power. The number of employees should reach 600 before the completion of the project.ChallengesEMD was looking for a megapixel solution to secure its open and large property including four sheds, a storage ar...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio™ Technology will enable mechanical doors to be integrated into access control systems at an even more favourable price in the future. A communications hub providing a wireless connection with up to eight doors has just been added to the AperioT product portfolio. The new Communications Hub AH30 can operate up to eight doors within a transmission range of about 15 to 25 metres. Suitable for interior doors, this hub is particularly practical for hallways with a num...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, introduced a new Night Vision Dome type IP camera DM-720 designed for day and night time usage. AirLive network camera DM-720 is aimed for indoor usage. Equipped with high quality low lux sensor, 4mm wide angle lens and IR led, this device delivers video in 720P HD resolution, even during night. That is three times as much pixels as other CCTV security cameras of common type. Bigger field of view and...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing its new product selection app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The ComNet Fiber Optic & Ethernet Products app is a solution identifier that allows you to choose the right transmission product for virtually every application. The ComNet app allows the user to search by application or model number, it also gives the user the o...

The predictions span a range of market segments including physical, logical and mobile access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections...

Moxa was named as preferred supplier in 3 technology categories: information management, Ethernet and networking components Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, announced that it has been recognized by Automation World magazine as a "First Team" supplier of choice for the second year in a row. Moxa was named as a preferred supplier in three technology categories: Information Management, Networking Components (Ethernet), an...

Aimetis provided the museum a single platform to upgrade the existing system to an IP network-based solution Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony™ has been deployed as the video management software platform for China Art Museum in Shanghai, China. Aimetis Symphony provided China Art Museum with a single platform for upgrading their existing CCTV system to an IP network based solution that inclu...

Mobotix Global Partner Network helps partners take advantage of the business opportunities within IP video surveillance market MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced that TOTUS Solutions™, a manufacturer of outdoor lighting-based security platforms, has joined the MOBOTIX Global Technology Partner Network. Participation in the program ensures seamless integration of MOBOTIX IP surveillance de...

The agreement enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to Australian and South Pacific customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced a distribution agreement with BGW Technologies. This strategic alliance enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its Australian and South Pacific customers, addressing a growing need for reliable,...