Surveillance & Security News for January 2012

 MOBOTIX provides advanced MOBOTIX CCTV technology to Oxford UniversityMobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at a new state of the art, multi million pound data centre built by Oxford University that is benefiting from advanced MOBOTIX CCTV technology to improve operational procedures.Oxford University is one of the worlds leading academic and research communities and at its heart is a complex an...

Marcus brings a wide variety of experiences to SIA, including work with associations and government relationsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently the appointment of Marcus Dunn as the association's Director of Government Relations. Dunn replaces Don Erickson, who was named as SIA's Chief Executive Officer late last year. Dunn comes to SIA from Susan Davis International, a public relations firm, where he served as a senior account executive. Dunn's previous work includes n...

Idesco's UK customers will begin enjoying profoundly shortened delivery times and wider distributionRapidly growing interest in and demand for Idesco products across the UK recently is triggering significant expansion in local UK inventories.  Starting in late January, Idesco's UK customers will begin enjoying profoundly shortened delivery times, wider distribution, lowered delivery costs and, of course, affordable product prices when placing orders at orders@idesco.co.uk. Idesco will con...

 IndigoVision's security management system, SMS4, was designed and installed by IndigoVision partner CDS Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK has enhanced student security and simplified its own operations with the adoption of the latest IP video technology from IndigoVision to provide integrated CCTV surveillance across its four campuses. The IP-networked digital solution, based around IndigoVision's security management system, SMS4, was designed and installed by IndigoVision partner CDS....

Significant enhancements to Mifare/DESFire reader products will be launched firstAs one of the world's leading providers and pioneers of flexible, configurable, open technology solutions, Idesco will begin announcing a number of increasingly innovative - and even revolutionary - new product concepts in access control. The landscape of access control is changing rapidly and Idesco is committed to ensuring one can wisely, cost-effectively and securely navigate coming changes in ways that alw...

The acquistion delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global's portfolioHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the company has acquired EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions.  The acquisition delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global's portfolio across its identity and access management business. EasyLobby is the pioneer and market-leading provider of comprehensive visitor ma...

 HID Global and Yale Locks have collaborated to provide new technology at CES 2012 in Las Vegas  From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless is collaborating with two ASSA ABLOY companies HID Global and Yale Locks & Hardware to demonstrate the benefits of smartphones carrying mobile keys. The demonstration in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) will show how Verizon Wireless smartphones, carrying ASSA ABLO...

Messoa is getting ready for IFSEC India 2012MESSOA Technologies Inc.'s debut appearance at IFSEC India 2011 has ended with a success as many visitors stopped by the MESSOA booth and experienced the latest 2-megapixel 1080p network camera lineups, as well as traffic and CCTV solutions.Security professionals were amazed by the advanced imaging and night performance delivered by the highlighted network cameras and made enquires about possible adoption of MESSOA integrated solutions for th...

A key element of the testing was to ensure that the SCV-2010F could withstand extreme vibrationsThe Samsung SCV-2010F compact flat vandal resistant dome camera has been approved for use by the European railway industry. Testing house SGS Korea Co Ltd, has issued a certificate which confirms that the SCV-2010F complies with the EN-50155 standard and as such is able to operate reliably when subject to the rigorous conditions which can occur on board trains. A key element of the tes...

 SGL Arena installed Avigilon 16 MP JPEG 2000 HD Pro camerasAvigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that the SGL Arena in Augsburg, Germany a 30,660 seat stadium that is home to the FC Augsburg football club has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to ensure spectator safety, confirm regulatory compliance, and reduce liability costs. Vulnerable to the threat of football-related violence and disorderly conduct, th...

 Veolia Water Central is also responsible for operating and maintaining over 350 installationsVeolia Water Central - part of the wider Veolia Water UK group, has made a significant investment in enhancing its security operations at a number of sites.  The programme involved integrating and centralising control systems at multiple sites through Cortech Developments Integrated software, Datalog.Veolia Water UK provides water and wastewater management services throughout the UK and Irelan...

 Senstar has developed long term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable and microwaveSenstar Corporation ("Senstar" or the "Company"), recently announced that it has recently booked over $950,000 in orders in Canada and Australia, continuing to demonstrate leadership in the market for perimeter intrusion detection security for Correctional Facilities.Senstar has developed long?term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable, microwave a...

Hosted by Lee Howard, two successful seminars have already been held, attended by 24 locksmith Mul-T-Lock has held the first in a series of seminars created to introduce locksmiths and professional security installers to its growing range of electronic security products and new service concepts.Taking place at the purpose built training academy at ASSA ABLOY headquarters, Mul-T-Lock has developed a seminar program dedicated to the newly introduced CLiQ Remote and CLiQ key concepts, Smartair all...

 The event will be conducted between 15-17 Jan 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Ipsotek announces it will exhibit its award winning technology at Intersec during 15-17 January 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.Established for over 13 years, Intersec is the leading and most important regional trade event in the security, safety and protection industries. It features a brand profile of 4 niche vertical sections, namely: Commerci...

They will be featuring IP and analogue version cameras alongside March Networks and Milestone360 Vision will showcase the range of Predator's and Black Hawk PTZ cameras at the upcoming Intersec Dubai Expo They will display at the expo  the Unique 'Dual IR & White Light' Predator, the Thermal Predator, Black Hawk and the latest in innovative PTZ design! They will be featuring IP and analogue version cameras, integrating with leading IP VMS solutions such as March Networks and Milesto...

The award-winning FE8171V, part of the SUPREME line, is VIVOTEK's first and foremost fisheye camera. It incorporates a 3.1 megapixel true Day/Night camera and is equipped with a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount).  The device also provides a field of view that is eight times greater than standard VGA cameras and can therefore offer substantial cost savings in environments where a large number of cameras may be required...

TeleEye is pleased to announce the launch of the latest GX Series Standalone Real Time HD Video Recording Server. TeleEye GX Series is a range of 4-, 9-, 16-channel video recording servers. GX is specially designed for recording videos of MX Series HD Video Cameras. Thanks for the CAMLOCK* technology that  eliminates the need of IP configuration before camera connection. All GX models support  real-time  HD  recording  up  to  the  maximum  frame rate...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently released a new version of Avigilon Control Center Mobile (ACC Mobile) that supports Android smartphones and tablet devices, enabling security professionals to connect to the Avigilon Control Center Network Video Management Software (NVMS) platform over any IP wireless network. Also supporting Apple devices including the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, ACC Mobile enables operators to view live and re...

ADT has a fully redundant IT infrastructure in place to ensure there is no single point of failure of its systems August 2011 shockingly witnessed the sudden onset of widespread riots across the UK which resulted in the destruction of retail outlets and property, and looting of goods. This level of anarchical behaviour heavily restricted resources able to be distributed by local emergency services to problematic areas, one of which was Manchester. In the heart of Manchester city centre's shoppi...

The SIM Series (security integrator module) is a plug and play camera IP / analogue with Pelco D protocols and only requires a housing, the perfect camera system for any application. The SIM module is the perfect solution for the CCTV industry for all installers / integrators who want the advantage to have access to a thermal camera and to use their own housing/enclosure for own branded or none-branded applications. It also comes with the benefit of interchangeable lens options from 8mm to 150mm...

Guide Infrared has introduced the SF & MF Series of static or pan & tilt analogue or IP camera (standard function / multi-function) into the market. All Guide Infrared's cameras have an approximate resolution of 384x288 FPA and have 30% more pixels than the 320x240 alternative cameras. They also come with options for a higher resolution of 640X480 FPA. Unlike other cameras, Guide Infrared cameras are 50HZ full frame. To follow on with this line of new products for the security market, Gu...

Guide Infrared has introduced into the market a range of handheld cameras and their Monocular Thermal cameras, which offer benefits of a removable SD card for recording videos and capturing still images. Other benefits include the ability to be connected directly to a PC, DVR or monitor for control, recording and monitoring to offer the ability to use the camera in unattended and mounted situations. Other features include:384x288 resolution50Hz full frame real-time video speed images, live and r...

The port of San Giorgio di Nogaro situated near the city of Udine is one of the three active ports in the region, together with Trieste and Monfalcone. It is a river port, accessible from the Adriatic sea. It is divided into two public structures: Porto Vecchio and Porto Magreth with the private dock of the former chemical industries of Caffaro. The port area houses a rail junction, covered warehouses and open air storage areas, handling approximately 1.6 million tons of various goods. The Cons...

The project calls for Honeywell to provide its MAXPRO VMS to oversee the casinoHoneywell was selected to overhaul the video surveillance system at Casino Niagara, one of the top tourism attractions in Canada's famed Niagara Falls. The project includes retrofitting the existing surveillance network with IP video technology that will allow casino officials to use a single command and control centre to view and remotely manage the systems at both Casino Niagara and its nearby sister facility, Fall...

Moxa will continue to release more Genetec compliant IP video surveillance solutions in futureMoxa, the leading provider of industrial networking solutions, recently announced that its IP video surveillance products, starting from VPort 461, have been included in Genetec's latest supported hardware list of Omnicast system, based on ONVIF V1.02 specifications. Genetec is a pioneer in the security industry and offers world-class IP security solutions with unified security platform encompa...

David Hill has been appointed as Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of EnglandSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions, has further strengthened its UK sales team with a key new appointment. In response to increasing demand for its state-of-the-art access technology, products and solutions from an ever growing base of end users, David Hill has been appointed to the position of Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of Eng...

  Megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision have helped bank applications     Arecont Vision 2 and 3 megapixel cameras monitor teller transactions and keep watch on bank employees and customers in a proof-of-concept video surveillance system installed for Absa Group Limited, one of South Africa's largest financial services groups. Arecont Vision SurroundVideo 8 megapixel 180-degree and 360-degree panoramic cameras (AV8185 and AV8365) also watch over customer queues,...

  Moxa's products will integrate with video surveillance systems with high interoperability  Moxa, a leading provider of industrial networking solutions and a Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner, recently announced that the Moxa VPort 461 industrial video encoder and VPort 36-1MP IP Camera are now compatible with Milestone Systems XProtect® IP video management software via OnVIF specification integration. "We're pleased to share that the VPort 461 and VPort 36-1MP...

The server from Pivot3 is set up with Milestone software to retain archived video imagesMilestone Systems' open platform IP video management software is the flexible basis for a customised solution in a new central prison in Switzerland, which has twice as many cameras as guards observing the life of those inside and outside the cells. Approaching the 6 meter high wall of the new prison in Lenzburg, Switzerland, it is already clear at the revolving steel door entrance that those inside are no...

Canon gives customers a broad array of solutions to enhance their workflowCanon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced that Hilyard's Business Solutions has been selected as a Canon Authorised dealer offering a broad range of the Company's digital office solutions including Canon imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction systems and imagePROGRAF large format printers. As a Canon Authorised dealer, Hilyard's Business Solutions will also offer Delaware, Pennsylv...