Surveillance & Security News for January 2011

Reykjavik University (RU) is a vibrant international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik University is Iceland's largest private university and focuses on research, excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, technology development and co-operation with the active business community. RU has been happily using HID proximity technology to secure its buildings for many years. About three years ago the university decided to build a larger, more modern and f...

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Jervoise School which has improved the safety of pupils and staff through fully digital CCTV security. The system has also helped the school switch to an offsite caretaker who can now inspect the entire site remotely in the event of alarm activation. Jervoise School is a medium size Primary School with 220 pupils in the centre of Weoley Castle, Birmingham.&nbs...

Tianjin Polytechnic University (TJPU) has decided on a partnership with Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. Its School of Computer Science and Software Engineering will now be able to upgrade more than 3000 POS terminals to the latest LEGIC advant technology and to develop new terminals and access control readers for the whole campus. By integrating different elements of university life, the institute...

Sophisticated technology from Bosch Security Systems is playing a central role in a major new CCTV installation by CDS (Computerised & Digital Security Systems) at the University of Glamorgan as it migrates its existing analogue CCTV system over to IP. The system, specified by the University in conjunction with specialist consultants Global MSC Security, is an entirely Bosch-based solution comprising primarily fully-functional high-speed domes and associated transmission and digital re...

 VideoIQ's iCVR-HD High Definition Dome Camera honoured as Product of the Year by CE Pro and Electronic HouseVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced that the iCVR-HD high definition dome camera was selected as 2011 Electronic House Product of the Year in the surveillance camera category. The award was presented by CE Pro and Electronic House during the 2011 International Consumer Electronics show (CES), which took place in Las Vegas on January 6-9th, 2011.The Electro...

  The new merger will cover a territory of six states and eleven employees located in five branch locationsTwo of the industry's leading manufacturer's representative organisations have merged to form Monfort Electronics/BDA, a new entity with even greater industry presence and strength than that of the two individual companies. To create this new company, Bruce Dawson and Associates (BDA) of Louisville, Kentucky have merged into Monfort Electronics Marketing of Indianapolis, Indiana,...

  Avigilon has been listed in top 100 innovative companies of the world by Red Herring a global media company Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that it has been named to the 2010 Red Herring 100 Global list, a prestigious list honouring the year's most promising private ventures that are leading innovation around the world. The Red Herring 100 Global Award is the fifth award that Avigilon received in 2...

  Future trends for IP video door phones in the market were highlighted in a report by IMS Research The race to be the first large scale IP video door phone provider is currently underway. In the soon to be published report "World Market for Video Door Phones 2011 Edition", IMS Research examines the potential uptake of IP video door phones over the next 5 years."Very few companies currently offer a full IP video door phone system, and the majority of companies that do ar...

   i-Evo has kept its biometric fingerprint readers simple, small, easy to operate and low in cost according to the market Lumidigm announced that i-Evo (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is using the company's multispectral imaging sensors to produce a line of extremely versatile fingerprint readers that can be used both indoors and outdoors, including in harsh environments that render most biometric readers inoperable. The i-Evo team has kept the design of the biometri...

  There has been a demand for HD in the video surveillance market due to its increased capabilities  Last year may have been HD ready, but how fast did the network video surveillance market move towards higher resolution cameras? It certainly saw significant growth in the number of HD and megapixel network security cameras shipped; however, standard definition network camera shipments still outsold their higher resolution counterparts at a factor of four to one.In IMS Research's &...

 Free Amsterdam University students and staff use fingerprint readers for secure access to the school's facilitiesLumidigm announced that Free Amsterdam University (VU), one of Europe's most prestigious colleges, is using the company's Venus Series multispectral imaging sensors in fingerprint readers used by approximately 8,000 students, faculty and staff to enter the school's multiple recreation facilities spread throughout Amsterdam. The switch to fingerprint scanning was done in tandem w...

  Infinova's video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number of venues and stadiumsInfinova announced that the Asian Games Organisation Committee has recognised the company with its "Outstanding Safeguard" Award for its role in keeping stadiums and venues safe during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games which were held in Guangzhou, China between November 12 and December 19, 2010. Infinova video surveillance and security equipment was installed in a number...

 Commend UK's modern head office brings their training facility and engineering and sales offices togetherIntegrated intercom suppliers Commend UK celebrate their 40th year supplying intercoms to the security markets with a move to state-of-the-art premises near Stansted Airport.The two storey multi-functional building provides Commend UK with a modern, efficient head office. An onsite training facility and demonstration room enable Commend¹s customers to experience customised dem...

 The Romad RSP-100 lone worker units were issued to Foremost Security Ltd.'s security guards Foremost Security Ltd. has put its trust in Geonovo Ltd and  EMCS to provide protection for its static security guards.The Nottingham based security contractor which employs 120 people has issued Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices, manufactured by Geonovo Ltd, to its static security guards."The safety of our colleagues is of course of paramount importance," said Des Oldham,...

 The BSIA suggests use of the potential in-store security measures such as CCTV and access control Following the publication of the results from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Retail Crime Survey 2010, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) urges retailers to up their game in the fight against retail crime by improving their in-store security and seeking advice from reputable security companies.The survey results, released earlier this week, show that the total value of good...

 RemGuard operators encountered unusual and dim-witted incidents for the criminally incompetent groupsWhen it comes to remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV, fact is often stranger than fiction according to the hardworking operators at RemGuard Visual Management's BS8418 compliant RVRC (Remote Video Response Centre).Said Alan Collinge, Director of Operations at RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group: "Protecting customers against the threat of attack is a serious business,...

  PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels.  The system installation, perform...

  IP video surveillance is set to grow as a part of big transition that has been triggered in the surveillance market As 2011 begins, the video surveillance industry doesn't show any signs of being any less compelling than it was five years ago. Technology innovation continues at a fast pace; and the structure of the industry continues to evolve, with M&A activity on the increase.But the question asked most often is: when will this market tip? When are sales of network video survei...

  JSIC is as originally intended a single representative body that can speak for the security industry with government The leak in September 2010 of an imminent government announcement that the Security Industry Authority (SIA) would be axed in the current round of planned expenditure cuts caused the security industry manned guarding interests to reel in shock. The demise of a number of quangoes and other non-departmental public bodies was threatened and in many cases subsequently conf...

SightLogix was able to help resolve the problem of recurring security breaches at a major water utility plantBackgroundWater utility plants require perimeter intrusion detection both to prevent loss of assets and to prevent operational disruptions due to malevolent acts. This urban-based facility was responsible for securing multiple sites distributed over a large city area. At one particular location, persistent intruders penetrated the premises every few weeks; post-incident video showed the i...

 TETRA network RAKEL a communication network provided by Cassidian has widened the span of communication    The Swedish authorities nationwide TETRA network RAKEL, provided by Cassidian, has been rolled out right on schedule. The network will give user organisations the possibility to cooperate fully on a national scale. This means that they are no longer limited by their radio networks. Serving public order, security and health organisations, it is also used by commercial parties...

  IMS Research conducted a study that video surveillance is set to grow in the year 2011 across various markets Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) or cloud based video surveillance was certainly a hot topic in 2010 and that interest in VSaaS turned into an increase in the number of VSaaS providers. But can this hype be translated into market growth in 2011?The hype around VSaaS is not unfounded; the recurring monthly revenue business model is very attractive to telcos/IS...

 Bryan Osborne, the new UK Sales Manager responsible for developing relationships with consultantsBryan, who has worked within the electronic security industry for 16 years, was until recently Technical Sales Manager for Intelligent IP Ltd.Reporting to Chris Williams, Wavestore's Director of Marketing and Business Development, Bryan will be responsible for developing relationships with consultants, specifier's, installers and system integrators with the objective of identifying new sales op...

  Samsung Technology Days will give an insight on security systems and their prospects in the security market  Each of the events will combine practical hands on product demonstration sessions with overviews of the innovative technology that has been incorporated into the scores of new CCTV, IP, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Detection products Samsung has introduced over recent months. Delegates will also be able to attend break-out training sessions on specific Samsung...

  National Bank of Kuwait has upgraded its surveillance network through advanced Dedicated Micros CCTV technologySecurity for banks can be a real challenge when faced with a multitude of threats including: fraud, theft and physical attacks. One bank which is setting new standards in the Middle East, when it comes to the application of surveillance technology to keep its infrastructure, staff and customers safe and secure, is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is thanks to the roll out...

  An IMS study predicts that the Indian security market in video surveillance is set to grow in the coming years Without fear of hyperbole, the Chinese video surveillance market is phenomenal. It's the largest consumer of video surveillance equipment and one of the fastest growing markets. City-wide deployments of 100,000+ cameras are not uncommon, dwarfing even the largest European or US ‘enterprise' projects. Can India, with its fast economic growth, huge population, and burgeo...

 The new merger Signalis will provide maritime security and surveillance solutions to the security industryCassidian and Atlas Elektronik announce the completion of the merger of their subsidiaries Sofrelog and Atlas Maritime Security. The new company named SIGNALIS officially starts operating as such in January 2011. After signing of the shareholders agreement in June, and approval from the European Commission in October, the final anti-trust clearance has been obtained in D...

 Peter Lusty joins Geonovo Ltd., a personal tracking and telecare solutions companyPeter Lusty, whose career has seen him hold senior international sales and marketing roles for a number of technology focussed enterprises, led a management buyout of software provider TIS Software Ltd from Misys in 1999 and subsequently developed it into highly profitable business.Commenting on his appointment, Peter Lusty said: "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead a highly professional t...

  ASSA ABLOY's door locking system will enable more secure and safe access to educational institutions ASSA ABLOY Access Control will be showcasing its smart locking system as part of a wide range of integrated security solutions for schools, at this year's BSEC exhibition. Visitors to stand 20434 can see live demonstrations of Aperio as a wireless locking solution, which can be incorporated into existing access control systems simply and cost effectively to instantly update the securi...

  Commercial thermal security camera market is predicted to continue to expand rapidly in the year 2011 The use of thermal security cameras in surveillance applications is not a new phenomenon. Historically, thermal cameras have been deployed in high security buildings, border protection projects and to protect critical infrastructure such as, nuclear power plants, prisons, airports and pipelines. However, thermal cameras used in these applications have been costly and beyond the reach...