Surveillance & Security News for January 2012

Keith Marett and Amir Javidan have elevated Avigilon's global brand image to a new level Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, today announced the promotion of two of its top performers: Keith Marett to Vice-President of Marketing and Communications and Amir Javidan to Vice-President of Customer Service and IT. Both Mr. Marett and Mr. Javidan have been instrumental in Avigilon's rapid ascent to the top of the high-definition surveillance market. Th...

This 5K run/2K walk will take place at ISC West on March 29, 2012Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is launching an aggressive integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2012 media. For the first time, Mission 500's media partners have joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placements to support this important cause.  M...

 Alvarion announced that Eran Gorev will give a presentation at the 14th Annual Needham Growth ConferenceAlvarion® Ltd., a provider of optimised wireless broadband solutions addressing the connectivity, capacity and coverage challenges of public and private networks, recently announced that Mr. Eran Gorev, president and CEO, will make a presentation at the 14th Annual Needham Growth Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York. The presentation, which is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. E...

KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition in Kiev, UkraineThe State Inspectorate of Technogenic Safety of Ukraine has officially included the 2nd Kiev International Protection and Security (KIPS) Exhibition as part of their work strategy to enhance public security for 2012.KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition which will be held on the 29 February  - 2 March 2012 at the IEC in Kiev, Ukraine. The State Inspectorate has assigned the Ukrainian Union for Fire and Tech...

 The door automation industry is set to grow according to a recent study by IMS Research After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt i...

An eco20 Idesco product means it comsumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market Idesco's roster of exciting product updates is also cascading across Idesco's eco20 product line. Nearly every one of the current and future product updates Idesco is bringing in 2012 will also constitute significant improvements in Idesco's eco20 product initiative.An eco20 Idesco product means it consumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market. However, Idesco's eco20 product line w...

Honeywell's MAXPRO VMS smartly determines the capabilities of each subsystem across various sites The Client United Business Media Limited is a leading global business media company employing over 6,000 staff in thirty countries. The company is best known in the security industry for running IFSEC, one of the largest security tradeshows in the world. Amongst its other UK brands is leading online news portal - Info4Security.com. The corporate head office is based in Central London, at Ludgate...

The world's leading manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems is set to revolutionise the UK thermal imaging market further by offering their new Scout PS, only months since the introduction of its first Scout model intended for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunters, hikers, wildlife watchers, gamekeepers, farmers, and adventurers of all stripes will appreciate the clear thermal imagery, palm-size portability, simple three button operation, and affordability of the Scout PS. FLIR Systems is...

Vemotion Interactive provides quality images suitable as evidenceVemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, recently announced a new deployment by Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary and Scottish National Heritage (SNH), who provided the funding for the project, to assist in the protection of a number of vulnerable wildlife sites in the area.The low bandwidth video is being used to combat wildlife crime in general and ensures that images are im...

 BSIA Export Council members are seeing mega-pixel technology making its mark on CCTV in the Middle EastThe results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2012 event in Dubai, underlines the heightened demand in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems from UK businesses, despite significantly tougher global trading conditions. Nearly two-thirds of the BSIA's Export Counci...

Mr. Scaglione is a safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is proud to announce Bernard J. Scaglione has joined the company as Director of Healthcare Vertical Markets. Mr. Scaglione is a profoundly knowledgeable safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities.  With more than 25 years in healthcare security, working with nationally recognised hospitals and healthcare institut...

The company's rating of 94 points places it ahead of the majority of other security contractors in the country Octavian Security has been ranked just one point short of the top ten per cent of security providers in the UK, in the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, operated by the Security Industry Authority. The scheme aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector.   The company's rating of 94 points places it well ahead of the majority of other security contra...

 The new video showcases additional quality tests implemented for 2012 to ensure high performance CCTV lighting specialists, Raytec, have a well established reputation for high quality and extreme durability products that perform to the highest standards all around the world. To celebrate successful installations from the freezing cold of the Arctic circle to the hot deserts of Arabia, Raytec have taken the decision to provide an exclusive insight into its quality control secrets in a newly...

The Vojvodina Track & Field club uses the Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel IP camera along with the software Megapixel video cameras from Arecont Vision are being used in European sporting events to help officials better determine race results in close competitions. At the Vojvodina Track & Field Club in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel IP camera is capturing detailed images of sporting events so that athletes, and the order in which they finish, can be more easily ident...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems SourceSecurity.com, the leading online publication for the security industry, is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.com, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.com...

The bank upgraded its existing March Networks surveillance systems across 1,300 banking branches and officesMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that Fifth Third Bancorp has initiated an upgrade program of its existing March Networks' video surveillance systems across more than 1,300 full-service retail banking branches, data centers, corporate offices, and operations and cash handling facilities. One of the top 15 banks in the U.S., Fifth...

WISeAuthentic solution suite provides protection against counterfeiting and offers powerful sales monitoring INSIDE Secure and WISeKey recently announced a partnership to create a new breakthrough evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution suite which provides protection against counterfeiting, offers powerful sales monitoring and direct marketing capabilities. WISeAuthentic employs time-tested security technologies to help luxury brands ensure the authenticity of their goods from the supply chain...

 Michel Verhoeven to serve as Sales Director for the European export marketsAs of 1 January, 2012, Michel Verhoeven was appointed as Sales Director for the European export markets. Being part of the security industry for more than 15 years, Mr. Verhoeven most recently served as Regional Sales Director at EverFocus for the export markets UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Scandinavia. In his new function, he is responsible for both the development of existing and the acquisiti...

Guest speaker Peter Biltsted gave a presentation about the advantages of choosing an open platform VMSVIVOTEK presented a joint symposium with Milestone Systems during Intersec Dubai on Jan. 16, 2012. Guest speaker Peter Biltsted, Sales Director of the Middle East for Milestone Systems, gave a talk on "Open Platform VMS - with Emphasis on Integration to 3rd Party Applications" at VIVOTEK's booth 106C in Hall 4."The presentation illuminated the advantages of choosing an open...

 Messoa Technologies Inc. showcased its range of security products at Intersec 2012, Dubai MESSOA Technologies Inc. made appearance in 2012 Intersec in Dubai, UAE from January 15 to January 17. MESSOA was joined by its energy solution partner New Power World (NPW) to co-host a joint exhibition at Booth 2-523C. The largest and most comprehensive event for security and safety in the Middle East, Intersec is the leading event in the MENA region and also plays a major role in reflecting the sec...

The strategic collaboration between Telaid and Sony delivers intelligent video surveillance solutionsTelaid, a leading technology integrator specialising in multi-site deployments, announced recently that it has joined the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) Program. As a SSPR, Telaid will leverage Sony's complete line of professional security video products to deliver robust solutions to its growing customer base for a variety of business applications."Telaid demonstrates unique capab...

The show provides the perfect platform for the new BLOC technology from Magnet Schultz Ltd.Electromagnet assembly development specialist, Magnet Schultz Ltd., is set to unveil an exciting new product at Southern Manufacturing, which is being held from the 15th to the 16th of February 2012. As the largest annual trade exhibition devoted to engineering and manufacturing in the Southern region, the show provides the perfect platform to introduce visitors to the new BLOC™ technology from Magn...

Mactwin takes a unique approach to the security marketCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mactwin Security Solutions, a leading security solutions provider, to resell IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM software within The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg under its Channel Alliance Program.With almost 40 years of security experience within the Benelux region Mactwin Security Solutions has continuously...

 Apprentices involved in the installation of alarms, CCTV, and access control are eligible for nominationsWith youth unemployment reaching an unprecedented 22% last year, creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities for young people has never been more important. The UK's security industry is fighting back, supporting its members in the recruitment of young people and celebrating the achievements of the industry's young apprentices.Nominations for this year's British Security Industr...

Activating the lone worker device automatically triggers a voice call to the ARCA recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed the true benefit of lone worker devices to healthcare employees, many of whom are often required to work alone or in remote areas to deliver care and support services for patients and their families.According to the RCN's survey, more than 60% of community nurses spend more than half their time as a lone worker without immediate access to a colleague...

The integration provides customers with a single, centralised solution that enables faster incident responseMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced the integration of its award-winning Command™ video management platform with the Software House C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management System. The integration provides customers worldwide with a single, centralised solution that enables faster incident response, improved risk managem...

The agreement gives Intel access to INSIDE's software, firmware and core hardware technologyINSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced it has entered into an agreement with Intel Corporation to provide the company with INSIDE's NFC products and technologies. The agreement marks a significant milestone for INSIDE Secure and the future of the NFC industry, helping move this emerging technology towards full-scale market adopt...

 Harco will be responsible for sales and distribution of VideoIQ's line of intelligent video surveillance systems VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, recently announced the addition of the Harco Group in the Middle East to its international team of partners, further accelerating VideoIQ's growing international presence. Harco will be responsible for sales, technical support and distribution of VideoIQ's line of intelligent video surveillance systems within the Middle East,...

Videcon to disribute video verification equipment in the UK and IrelandCCTV Distributor Videcon has been appointed by RSI Video Technologies to distribute their "Videofied" range of Video Verification equipment in the UK and Ireland.The system combines video technology with a wireless intruder system to verify alarm incidents. When an alarm is triggered a 10-second video clip is sent through to a monitoring station within 3 minutes via a GPRS sim card. The first few frames of video ar...

  The stripe cards in place were replaced with a contactless smart card solution from G4S Technology G4S Technology began protecting the Institute of Education (IOE), the UK's leading centre in education and social research, after an employee survey highlighted the need to improve security. The variety of disparate legacy magnetic stripe card readers in place previously, were replaced with a fully integrated Symmetry access control and contactless smartcard solution from...