Surveillance & Security News for January 2009

 Overland Storage offers a complete set of smart, affordable data protection appliances Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has come to an agreement to distribute the Overland Storage SnapServer product range. Overland Storage offers a complete set of smart, affordable data protection appliances that help small, midrange and distributed enterprises ensure data is constantly protected, readily available and always there. Overland...

 The Pelco Sarix technology received the Salute Award based on the concept behind the software platformPelco recently received a Government Video Salute award for its innovative Sarix Mega-Performance imaging technology platform at the GV Expo Dec. 2-4, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.  The Pelco Sarix technology received the Salute Award based on the concept behind the software platform, which can easily innovate to incorporate the latest technolo...

 Pelco employees raise money throughout the year with dozens of activities such as bake sales, raffles, voluntary payroll deductions, and solicitations from suppliers Employees of video and security systems manufacturer, Pelco, presented 70,783 Toys for Tots to the U.S. Marine Corps on December 24, during a fun-filled ceremony at the company's Clovis, California, headquarters. The company's cumulative contribution since 1993 has exceeded more than one million toys.  The festive oc...

  Merchant's Academy has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO SystemsMerchant's Academy, the newest of the Government's 47 privately sponsored academies, has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO Systems to provide smart access control throughout the school.   The £23 million Bristol based academy, which opened in September 2008, has been built on the site of the existing Withywood Community School. In common with other schools in the academy pr...

 Derwent - part of Bosch Group - UF500 infrared illuminatorsA major water utility in the South of England is benefiting from 24/7 security protection thanks to infrared illumination from Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group. The infrared illumination forms an integral part of a significant CCTV installation on a site covering several hundred acres.The installation, designed and installed by Gardner Security, comprises of various manufacturers' day/night colour-monochrome CCTV cameras a...

  Milestone Systems continues to be at the forefront of the convergence of IT and traditional securityMany security companies today claim to offer open platform IP video solutions, but very few actually deliver what the security industry and end users really need. Milestone Systems has a Consultancy Department working full time with integration projects using a rich Application Programming Interface and an extremely well documented Software Development Kit.Milestone Systems has offered...

artec technologies AG extends  its sales team and expands further into the eastartec technologies AG based in Diepholz extended again its sales team and expands further into the east.Jens Ringlstetter, Director Sales & Marekting at artec technologies: "While extending our sales team, we are going to enforce our presence in the international market. To open local representative offices and having a contact person on site for these important  "keys markets ", is a...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

  Intellio's IP monitoring system helps secure universities from crimeCriminals can be easily caught without disturbing the huge traffic of universities by the use of intelligent IP monitoring systems. The building of Corvinus University, Budapest is now watched by two mobile cameras, as well as 36 mounted megapixel cameras. The cameras automatically alert the guards in case of a security event. The new IP-based megapixel video solution allows for easy replaying and trackbacking of any...

Project valued at over $10 million reflects company's success in focusing on large-scale security deals NICE Systems, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions to drive performance, today announced that it won an 8-digit deal valued at over $10 million from an EMEA law enforcement agency that will utilize the NICE solutions for enhanced citizen safety and security. Project revenue is expected to contribute to 2009 financial resu...

  AMX's new fully equipped boardroomAMX's new business centre in London, UK is using over thirty Chief® mounts and accessories throughout the brand new state-of-the-art product showroom, fully-equipped boardroom, training centre and offices, which opened in November, 2008."Chief's state-of-the-art equipment gives us flexible and effective communications throughout our new London showroom and office and reflects the very best in technology found in many of the highly innovative...

  SALTO Systems provides advanced access control management for schoolSALTO Systems has been selected by Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre to provide advanced access control management. The Academy awarded the contract to West Midlands based SALTO Inspired Business Partner Custom Technology Ltd.Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-19 Trust School categorized as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED. The Academy's highly successful Strategic Partnership w...

The International Airport of Mexico City (AICM) is Latin America's busiest airport, and one of the world's 30 most active airports in terms of passengers, operations and cargo. Located six miles east of Mexico City, the airport is Mexico's primary international and domestic hub, with direct flights to more than 300 worldwide destinations. The airport boasts an impressive array of modern facilities including restaurants, shops, hotel reservation desks, tourist information, ATMs, banks, foreign ex...

SkyEurope Airlines, the leading low cost airline in Central Europe, has selected CabinVu-123 Cockpit Door Monitoring Systems from AD Aerospace Ltd - part of AD Group, to improve safety and security across its young fleet of 15 Boeing 737-700 aircraft. CabinVu-123 increases cockpit security by giving the pilots a clear view of any activity outside the cockpit door and in the adjacent galleys and therefore improves their situational awareness."At SkyEurope Airlines we like to ensure the...

The Italian port of San Giorgio di Nogaro has installed IP video surveillance management software from Milestone Systems with License Plate Recognition to help manage busy shipping and transit traffic, security of goods, and people safety. The system is scalable for expansions in the three-port area, with an open platform for best-of-breed hardware support with flexible central and remote operations.The port of San Giorgio di Nogaro situated near the city of Udine, Italy, is a large river port a...

 IndigoVision was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Award for ‘Outstanding International Achievements'IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP CCTV security solutions, has been honoured at an event which recognises excellence amongst Scotland's business community. At the 19th Annual Scottish Council for Development & Industry (SCDI) Awards for Exports & Enterprise, IndigoVision was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Award for ‘Outstanding International Ach...

  John Sayer, recently appointed to European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess SystemsJohn Sayer has been appointed European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess Systems.John is a seasoned security industry professional with specialist access control knowledge acquired over a twenty-year career which includes ten years with Johnson Controls, where he was European Access Control Product Manager and nine years with Cardkey.Commenting on John's appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director...

 Derwent's AEGIS lamps use brand new technologyDerwent Systems Ltd, security lighting specialist and member of the Bosch Group, was selected to represent the North East region in the Innovation Through Technology category at the 2008 Chamber Awards for its AEGIS UFLED illuminators.  The Chamber Awards, launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in 2004, recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of its Accredited Chambers o...

 Mr Jake Kim introduces Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd Samsung OPTO-Electronics UK Ltd has changed its name to Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The company states that the change, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, cements its commitment to the pan-European professional security market and the development of the Samsung Techwin range of products.Commenting on the name change managing director Mr Jake Kim said: "Our strategic decision to break away from Samsung's cons...

Michael R. Cummings, CPP, becomes president of ASIS InternationalMichael R. Cummings, CPP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS International, the preeminent organization for security professionals worldwide. Cummings has been in the security field since 1973. He spent the first 12 years in retail and has practiced in health care since 1985. His current position is Director of Loss Prevention Services for Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wis. He has served in this position since 1987. Cummings...

 IQsummit events in 2008 in Philadelphia and the Netherlands a great success  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems,recently announced the successful completion of it first-ever IQsummit events held in Philadelphia, PA and Utrecht, the Netherlands.  In all, IQinVision staff hosted, entertained, and exchanged views and information with a select group of over 100 technology and integr...

QED are making changes to give the installer what they want and needThe current economic climate is challenging most companies in the security industry to say the least! QED, national distributor of Security Consumables, tell us how they have made changes to their brand to help service their customer base more effectively during these times.Since formation in 1997, QED have distributed a range of security consumables and more recently security equipment, including items such as BNC Connecto...

 Fujinon D32x high resolution day/night telephoto CCTV lensA Fujinon D32x10R4D-V41 day/night telephoto CCTV zoom lens, supplied by UK / Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Ltd to wildlife remote observation specialists Outersight (UK) Ltd, is being used successfully in a remotely controlled camera system to study marine life and seabirds at long range in the Orkneys.Installed recently by Outersight for the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based at Stromness, Orkney, the camera observation sys...

  Rick Acle, ComNet's newly appointed Western Regional Sales ManagerCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Rick Acle to fill a role in managing the company's Western United States and Canadian customers. Rick will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its manufacturer's representatives and customers. Introducing ComNet'...

 Veracity introduces new product certification programme  Over the past 3 years, Veracity's products have been installed in a wide range of locations, and they have proven their versatility against many unique challenges.  But how can you guarantee that all components in a system will work together, when there are so many configurations, interpretations, and mis-interpretations of Ethernet and PoE to be found on different products? In order to give you the assurance you...

 Leading risk mitigation consulting and vulnerability assessment software firms align to expand risk planning and management offerings Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco™, a leading provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service. The partnership offers a technology-driven solution that...

  One of the three control rooms used in Penang Integrated Public Safety SystemIndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video technology is at the heart of a new integrated public safety system on Penang Island. The most populated of Malaysia's islands, Penang has often been called the Pearl of the Orient. Its capital Georgetown attracts many tourists and as with other city centres around the world it faces a complex security environment, including criminal activity and traffic issues.The...

The shift to IP video surveillance from analog technology is in full gear, creating innovation and new opportunities in the market. A 2008 report from ABI Research predicts digital technologies in video surveillance will be a rising tide that will lift all boats. IMS Research forecasts a compound annual growth rate for IP video surveillance products of more than 36% from 2007 to 2012 compared to just 3.4% for analogue. Taking centre stage is open platform IP video management software - and IMS R...

NVT's UTP and CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products have been awarded Network Rail type approvalNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has been awarded Network Rail type approval for the company's range of multi award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP), CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products, including PVDTM (Power, Video & Data) technology. Network Rail type approval affords NVT's comprehensive range of UTP Hybrid Video transmission products with a PADS (Parts and Drawings System) num...

Axis Communications is seeing strong demand for its network video products in the retail sector following an extended period of engagement with a range of retail solutions providers.  Phil Doyle, managing director of Axis Communications (UK), points out some of   Network video provides ideal solution for retailers faced with rising shrinkage the more successful and practical applications of network video in the sector. The natural focus of any discus...