Surveillance & Security News for February 2015

In beautiful Tuolumne, California, set in the scenic Sierra Foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, sits the Black Oak Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. Greeting guests with the traditional native welcome of “M-Chucksus!”, the Black Oak Casino Resort provides 164,000+ square feet of gaming and entertainment options: a conference event centre, real and video slot machines, table games, poker, nine restaurants and bars, a bowling centre, player...

Introduction Whether you’re a frequent international traveller or only use your passport occasionally, chances are, you’ve travelled through London’s Heathrow Airport. This can be said with good reason: LHR has the highest number of international passengers in the world. In 2013 alone, 66.5 million international passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport. With 190,000 daily passengers and more than 76,000 employees, the airport is considered a small city within a city. Pro...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China successfully secured the China World Summit Wing and China National Convention Centre in Beijing with its megapixel IP solution during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting. The 22nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Beijing from 10th November to 11th 2014 under the theme of ‘Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnershi...

Ulan Bator is the capital as well as cultural, economic and touristic hub of Mongolia. A multifaceted city of many contrasts, Ulan Bator combines ancient Buddhist monasteries with modern commercial centres and gleaming business towers. Context As city infrastructure has mushroomed, residents have complained of typical "big city" problems: increased levels of crime in public places and high traffic density, which leads to road gridlock and accidents. The city administration decided to tackle th...

The people element is a huge variable in the operation of any security system, and in any aspect of business for that matter. Training is a valuable tool to manage that variable, especially as it relates to newer, more complex networked physical security systems. Training can be a challenge throughout our market, which needs well-trained employees at the security front lines of our end users companies as well as competent, knowledgeable technicians handling installation and maintenance of securi...

Standards are like a warm blanket on a cold winter night. They make us feel safe and warm. A standard tells us the devices we use within our systems will interact with each other regardless of manufacturer. For IP-powered PoE devices, we depend on standards such as 802.3af for devices requiring up to 15.4 watts and 802.3at for devices powered up to 30 watts. We depend on the devices generating the power to be able to be read by devices receiving the power. Our dependence is not al...

Z:NightOwl M consists of third-generation thermal imager with an optimal megapixel detector The Optronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space is to supply an undisclosed Middle Eastern country with a large number of Z:NightOwl M combined opto-electronic and infrared imaging systems for the protection of its borders and coastlines. The contract has a value in the tens of millions of euros. The surveillance system has been specifically developed for extremely long-ran...

Ogier and Vemotion have been working together for the last six months to integrate the Scan-360 with its remote technology capability Wireless transmission technology specialist’s Vemotion and Ogier Electronics have recently announced a partnership. The move will now see the Thirsk based company assist Ogier to deliver an exciting 3G/4G transmission addition to Ogier’s new all weather, multi-terrain threat detection radar system known as Scan-360. Designed as a lo...

Bosch’s IP PTZ dome cameras & IP dome cameras have been installed in the building to monitor activities Bosch video surveillance products are now installed at the Lotte Center in Hanoi. A 65-floor skyscraper with modern architectural style, it is one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. A mixeduse complex, it comprises offices, residential housing, a hotel and departmental store. LOTTE CORALIS VIETNAM CO., Ltd entrusted Bosch Security Systems to be their solution...

Wagtail MD, Collin Singer, will be presenting two sessions of the Exhibitor Workshop Programme Wagtail UK, supplier of Specialist Detection Dogs, will be exhibiting and presenting two workshop sessions at Global Security Asia, Singapore from the 3-5 March 2015. Wagtail is one of Europe’s leading specialist dog companies providing dogs and handlers for a wide variety of uses including detection of explosives, firearms, drugs, cash, tobacco, live bodies and human remains...

The BSIA-organised UK Pavilion the focal point of the highest-ever turnout of UK companies The Intersec exhibition held in Dubai last month is fast becoming a must attend event for British security providers. Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its Export Council, who were there in force for the 17th year, report a high level of interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perim...

Compliance with regulatory requirements are not enough to protect the US electric grid  Many companies use compliance and best practices to assist in their fight to protect the U.S. electric grid. They rely primarily on what three groups say – FERC (Federal Energy and Regulatory Committee), CERT (U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team) and NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation). These groups issue advisories, standards and guidelines for the industr...

Video analytics isn’t just for security. In general, the ability to leverage data from video provides a new wealth of information and “intelligence” about all aspects of the business. The retail vertical is leading the way in reaping the benefits of video analytics beyond the security function.   There are two reasons retailers have taken advantage of video analytics far more than other vertical markets. First, retailers generally face more theft than a...

Bosch fire alarm system provides protection, safeguards life and property & meets needs of the hotel The only luxury hotel in Surabaya, the Shangri-La is a sanctuary within a bustling city. Known for their focus on the security of their guests, Shangri-La Surabaya takes a professional and responsible approach for their security and safety planning. With a fire alarm system that was installed close to 20 years ago, ShangriLa recognised the need to install a new system t...

iPolis Mobile for Android & Apple iOS devices has been upgraded and can now support playback directly from SD cards inserted into Samsung Techwin cameras. The added flexibility offered by this enhancement to the iPolis Mobile app is likely to be of particular interest to users who wish to remotely retrieve recorded video of specific incidents captured by a small number of cameras installed in their home or working environment, as it negates the need for a DVR or NVR to record and store the...

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of the IP816A-HP, a professional 2-Megapixel box network camera with advanced image process technologies such as WDR Pro and SNV (Supreme Night Visibility) and several unique features, making it the perfect camera for monitoring traffic, and tunnels. Featuring WDR Pro, the IP816A-HP is able to provide superior visibility in environments with high contrast lighting conditions. WDR Pro allows the IP816A-HP to capture both the dark and bright parts of an i...

Siemens Building Technologies recently introduced the latest version of Datacenter Clarity LC As a leading solutions provider of data centres worldwide, Siemens is sponsoring the Data Centre World Conference taking place from 11-12 March 2015 at ExCeL London. Siemens’ integrated data centre portfolio includes; data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), building management, automation and control, security, fire safety and power solutions. Siemens will be sharing...

Nedap has been ASIS' exclusive partner since last year ‘Nedap organised the ASIS Welcome Party in The Hague for the first time last year. During the evaluation of this we quickly agreed that Nedap should do this again in Frankfurt,’ said Michiel Gen, Director EMEA & APAC from ASIS International. ‘We noticed that there is a real need among conference visitors to meet each other in an informal setting on the eve of an ASIS European Security Conference &...

Global Surveillance System, Inc. distributes IP/analogue video surveillance and low-voltage security equipment WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces the addition of Global Surveillance System, Inc. as the newest national distributor supporting the WavestoreUSA product line. Global Surveillance System, Inc. (GSS), Chantilly, VA is one of the foremost national distributors of full IP/analog video surveilla...

TRI-ED offers Fluidmesh’s wireless systems for security across the North America TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to welcome Fluidmesh Networks as a new vendor partner. Fluidmesh is a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications. Fluidmesh technology delivers reliable, fibre-like performance via unlicensed wireless spectrum, providing connectivity for mission critical video, voice, and data. Fluidmesh wireless pr...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has launched its new High Temperature Label portfolio of wafer-thin UHF RFID tags that endure harsh industrial environments. The company’s High Temperature Labels were originally designed for the automotive industry, where manufacturers use them to identify and track each vehicle both during assembly and throughout its life on the road. Lifetime traceability of...

TRI-ED will offer AXIS network cameras, including dome, PTZ dome, thermal network cameras and video encoders TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is proud to announce that AXIS Communications products are now available in all of its U.S. locations. AXIS is a market leader in network video and has been a very strong catalyst in the migration from analogue to digital video surveillance. AXIS offers network video solutions for professional installations, and its products and solutions are...

The Sony HD bullet cameras provided race coordinators with uninterrupted views, regardless of lighting conditions Background The New York City Marathon is a tradition held sacred not only by New Yorkers, but by people from around the globe who come to take part in the yearly event. Participants from more than 130 countries vie for a select number of spots to run the 26.2 mile course. Meanwhile, the whole city unites as spectators to cheer on those undertaking one of the...

"The better the sensors, the better a human can see," agrees Dr Rustom Kanga, CEO of iOmniscient. "However high resolution cameras require more computing power, bandwidth and storage”. His company has therefore ensured they can do very comprehensive analytics with very low resolution cameras using higher resolution selectively only when it is necessary for automated recognition. For instance if a bag is abandoned in a very busy location where it is significantly obscured by passersby, iOm...

With outstanding video and installed in less than a minute, the elegant and discreet IndigoVision's BX 3MP Microdome is totally out of sight! By moving the camera technology out of sight, the BX 3MP Microdome gives a more elegant and discreet approach to video surveillance. The BX 3MP Microdome delivers outstanding video at an incredible 3 megapixel resolution and full frame rate as well as Full HD video. An in-built microphone makes it ideal for those installations that need to capture everythi...

Wavestore's Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are increasing attracting the interest of installers and systems integrators throughout the world because of their ability to support projects involving large numbers of cameras. A key reason why they are able to do so is because of the efficient design of the Wavestore software embedded on the Linux platform. This facilitates the rapid processing of multiple video streams, whilst supporting data rates up to 1.8 Gigabits per second. Compared to a typic...

I-View Long distance network camera, an all-in-one design which not only solve distance problem but also reduces costs. The long distance transmission The long distance which able to transmit signals for a longer distance over existing coaxial cable and via single UTP cable. I-View’s Ex-Ether® IR Bullet Network Camera delivers Ethernet/PoE up to 600 meters distance still using UTP or coax cable. It’s good for installers because of the flexibility and convenience functions make...

The Magicard Enduro+ custom printer has been tested during a thorough evaluation period Essentra Security, Europe's leading provider of ID solutions, has been entrusted to play a key role in the provision of a new generation of Smartcard printers throughout the healthcare service. The contract to supply the new card printers has been awarded by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (“HSCIC”), the national provider of information, data and IT systems for he...

Henk Jan Spanjaard will oversee sales activities, including channel partnerships across the region A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, recently announced the appointment of Henk Jan Spanjaard as vice president of EMEA Sales. In this role, Henk Jan Spanjaard will oversee sales activities, including channel partnerships across the region. Spanjaard is a seasoned industry veteran, with over 20 years’ experience working in computer storage, secu...

Event to take place at Bridgewater Hall on 26th March, & is themed on Protecting the Vulnerable Exhibition space is now available to book for Manchester’s leading security exhibition and conference, as event organisers announce an impressive line-up of speakers for this year’s event. Set to take place at the city’s Bridgewater Hall on Thursday 26th March, the event’s theme for 2015 focuses on Protecting the Vulnerable, and confirmed speake...