Surveillance & Security News for February 2014

Milestone has documented a huge visitor imprint that confirms the region’s rapid growth in interest for video-enabled solutions Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcased the award-winning XProtect portfolio in their busy stand at Intersec 2014, held in Dubai last week. Nine Milestone Solution Partners were also exhibiting in the booth to present integrations based on Milestone open platform software. This event sho...

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Dealer Program provides support in sales techniques Honeywell recently added Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. – a long-standing provider of life safety and security systems for homes and businesses in the Carolinas – to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive security dealer networks. Sonitrol has locations serving Charlotte, N.C., and Greer, S.C. and serves high-end residential cust...

Honeywell's VISTA home security panels are now compatible with home automation systems from Savant Systems, LLC, giving installers more options for creating connected home solutions. In addition to enhanced security functions, combining VISTA with Savant's suite of Apple-based technologies allows installers - such as security dealers and custom electronics professionals - to increase the value of their sales by offering automation and multi-zone audio and video products. "Home automation is in...

PERCo's major activity has been the development and serial production of security systems and equipment PERCo is a leading Russian manufacturer of security systems and equipment. Since company establishment in 1988, PERCo major activity has been the development and serial production of security systems and equipment. Now the high quality of PERCo products is recognised throughout the industry in 77 countries worldwide. PerCo welcomes you to join the PERCo international on...

Palmer will report to Eaton’s UK country sales manager, Simon Reed, as well as its Security Business MD, Matthew Phelps Eaton’s security business has announced its intention to develop both its specification and specialist distribution channels by promoting Orlaith Palmer to the role of sales and marketing manager. Bringing a wealth of channel marketing experience to this newly created position, Palmer has worked for a number of global organisations, including Tos...

The South African market is the largest and most mature market for video surveillance equipment within Africa In 2014, the total African market for video surveillance equipment is forecasted to be worth over $200 million. The African market represents a small chunk of the global market which will pass $15 billion this year, but with on-going difficulties in several other regional surveillance markets, more vendors have applied resource to Africa to take advantage of the market...

The housing development has deployed 248 IQeye cameras throughout all its buildings IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that Ellemarken Condominiums, located in Køge, Denmark, have deployed a combined IQinVision and Milestone IP video surveillance system to improve safety and reduce vandalism. Denmark-based, value added integrator Smartguard is in charge of project installation. The Ellemarken complex, situated...

Net sales increased by 12 percent in local currencies The fourth quarter Net sales increased by 10 percent during the fourth quarter to SEK 1,299 M (1,180). Net sales increased by 12 percent in local currencies. Operating profit decreased to SEK 166 M (207), which corresponds to an operating margin of 12.8 percent (17.5). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 117 M (163). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.68 (2.35). The board proposes a dividend of SEK 5.50, of which...

Traka iPad Locker allows the IT technician or teacher to sync all iPads Traka, a specialist in keyless electronic lockers, intelligent access control and key management solutions, has reported positive feedback after showcasing the Traka iPad Locker at The BETT Show 2014. At the exhibition, which took place between the 22nd and 24th January, Traka reported an increased demand from education professionals for a solution that could protect iPads from theft and damage but still...

With a vision and focus on innovation, Keyscan is proud to release Keyscan Aurora, a new generation of access control management software. “While Keyscan Aurora is built on the foundation established by its predecessors it also eclipses them,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Sales and Marketing. “Aurora is a brand new software platform. It is a culmination of over 25 years dedicated to the access control marketplace.” With a completely rebuilt and redesigned u...

Tamron Co., Ltd., comprehensive optics manufacturer and a leader in the security industry, announced the release of a 3 megapixel Integrated Zoom Lens for ITS applications. Development concept Tamron has been long recognised as an innovative source for mega-pixel lenses for critical ITS applications, affording them keen insight into industry needs and trends. Trending steadily higher area projections for the worldwide number of installed ITS cameras. Increasing in concert with forecasted camer...

The establishment of SDM will improve and support both global and regional sales of advanced X-ray scanners Smiths Detection, the world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced detection systems, formally opened its Asia Pacific Manufacturing Facility recently in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Officiating at the inauguration of Smiths Detection Malaysia (SDM) was Dato’ Benjamin Haji Hasbie, Federal Commissioner of Iskandar Malaysia.  He was joined by Philip Bowman...

TeleEye will open its 11th overseas office, forming a distribution network that covers more than 50 countries and regions TeleEye Group, one of the leading providers of video surveillance system, announced the establishment of its 11th overseas office –TeleAy Video Çözümleri A.S. – in Istanbul, Turkey on 16th January 2014. The grand opening ceremony was held in Ramada Plaza Hotel on 16th January 2014. The launch which was presided over by Mr. B&u...

The HCVM Z60 NA is a high energy scanner used to inspect vehicles for weapons, explosives and narcotics Smiths Detection has won a follow-on order for over $8 million to supply mobile X-ray cargo screening systems to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The systems will be installed this year at selected sites to help enhance border screening. The HCVM Z60 NA is a high energy scanner used to inspect trucks, other vehicles and containers for weapons, explosives and na...

Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the ioPass SA-550 stand-alone door controller for use in small security applications. Ideal for convenience stores, storage rooms or parking lots, the ioPass SA-550 brings the reader and controller together in an easy-to-use software free solution. Designed as a self-contained, stand-alone unit, the ioPass SA-550 is the perfect complement to Kantech’s existing line of access control solutions, addressing the need for...

Latitude NVMS can efficiently support any system size and installations can span multiple sites, cities and continents DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has been honoured with a prestigious 2013 New Product of the Year Award from Security Products magazine for its Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS). The New Product of the Year Award, sponsored by the industry leading trade publication, honours the outstanding and noteworthy product develo...

The new training facility will feature live product demos and training programmes Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, have launched two new initiatives designed to further support installers and end user customers and expand access to Tyco Security Products’ portfolio of integrated technologies. With the launch of a new state-of-the-art Demonstration and Training Centre in Manchester, UK and...

PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security with the simplicity of a wide range of wireless devices DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced the new and ground-breaking PowerSeries Neo hybrid intrusion detection platform, the most comprehensive hybrid system available in the market. PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security, combining the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of a wide range of wireless devices,...

DRS will transfer its state-of-the-art Microbolometer technology for uncooled infrared detectors to Cypress for high-volume manufacturing DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. recently announced that DRS will transfer its state-of-the-art Microbolometer technology for uncooled infrared detectors to Cypress for high-volume manufacturing. The proprietary production process, developed by the Network and Imaging Systems (NIS) divisio...

DVTEL's TruWitness transforms smart phones into real-time, networked surveillance cameras DVTEL, the video surveillance solutions provider, will highlight its ONVIF-compatible Quasar camera series and the award-winning TruWitness mobile application at IFSEC India 2012, being held Nov. 1-3, 2012, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. At booth M-11, conference attendees can view live demonstrations of TruWitness, which transforms smart phones into real-time, networked surve...

Driven by innovation Keyscan Inc., is pleased to introduce the CIM (Communication Interlink Module). It is a direct result of Keyscan’s engineering innovation and dedication that has allowed us to continue to offer high quality access control solutions for over 25 years. The Keyscan CIM is a new communication control module designed to use a CAN Bus communication network to provide optimised server to Access Control Unit (ACU) communication as well as give users an all new ACU to ACU netw...

C24 Interactive, a brand within Connect24, which is part of Tyco Security Products, is now available at central stations across North America, providing security installing dealers with an interactive life safety and lifestyle service solution to offer to their customers. By integrating with the DSC PowerSeries line of control panels, C24 Interactive enables consumers to stay connected to their home, family, and small businesses via the web, mobile phone, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android phon...

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

TruWitness provides security and operational teams with greater mobility and enhanced awareness DVTEL, INC., IP video surveillance solutions provider, recently received the award for Best Video Storage, Distribution and Management Product at the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2012. The award programme recognises the best security product innovations introduced over the past year. This year’s competition included 70 entrants a...

Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the electronics industry Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Dentinger to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In addition to his Director of Marketing portfolio, Steve will now be responsible to plan and steer all sales and new business development strategies and activities across Keyscan’s entire corporate footprint. Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the e...

Mr. Smith has worked for MDI Security Systems, ASSA ABLOY, Mace Security International, Sielox and InfoGraphic Systems Corp. PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the hiring of Dan Smith as Western Regional Sales Manager, U.S. In this role, Dan Smith will manage the Domestic U.S. Sales for 19 western states. With over 40 years in the Securit...

Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. sales team and continue to manage and direct Latin American sales PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the promotion of Al Portal to Director of Sales, the Americas. In this role, Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. Sales Team, as well as continue to manage and direct Latin American Sales. He wil...

Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announced the next evolution in Fault Tolerant system products, the Single Door Module (SDM), complimenting the existing DDM (Dual Door Module). The SDM is based on a development partnership between PCSC and HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity. Utilising PCSC’s pa...