Surveillance & Security News for January 2012

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with various police forces organised the eventCloser Police and industry partnership to fight business crime and deliver effective Olympic security were some of the themes that delegates were treated to at the inaugural Business Crime Conference held in Surrey on the 30th of November.The event, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forc...

March Networks will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Infinova(Canada) Ltd.Infinova (Canada) Ltd., a subsidiary of majority U.S.-owned  Infinova, a global provider of complete video surveillance solutions headquartered in Monmouth Junction, N.J., has entered into an agreement to acquire March Networks Corporation, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions and the market leader in DVR/NVR sales in the U.S., based in Ottawa, Ontario, for approximately C$90.1 million."The combination of...

 Visual Verification will offer its customers advanced CCTV health, status and operation monitoringCheckMySystems Ltd. - the CCTV diagnostics software specialist - announces that it has signed an agreement to enable Visual Verification, the Cheshire-based monitoring station, to become a CheckMyCCTV service provider. This means that Visual Verification can offer its customers advanced CCTV health, status, and operation monitoring using CheckMyCCTV as part of its comprehensive portfolio.For V...

 Two QNAP NVRs were deployed at two separate food preparation areLSG Sky Chefs, the world's largest provider of in-flight services, aims to provide quality food for the flying public. It has facilities worldwide, including a food preparation site in Egypt.As food safety and security are central priorities, LSG Sky Chefs needed to monitor and supervise the catering process on a 24/7 basis. Loss prevention was also essential for stock and refrigerator management. The employee locker room and...

 The event will be held between 15th-17th January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition CentreTyco Security Products will be presenting a full line of access control, intrusion & video surveillance solutions at Intersec, Dubai, held 15th-17th January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions from Tyco Security Products brands include:American Dynamics victor unified video management system Version 4.1 victor v4.1 makes it fast...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions was selected by Denver International Airport (DIA) in Colorado to secure their 53 square-mile (137 square-kilometre) facility with Omnicast, Genetec's advanced IP video surveillance solution. Ranked the 10th busiest airport in the world in 2008 for passenger traffic by Airport Council International, DIA was looking to upgrade their outdated analog system to a newer and more ad...

 Fluidmesh wireless technology was used to extend the reach of the existing fiber backbone The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) retained Siemens Industry/Building Technology Division as part of a Design Team to install cameras on 18 bridges between New Jersey and Delaware as well as along a five mile stretch of I-78. (The DRJTBC is a bi-state organisation that maintains seven toll bridges and 13 toll-supported bridges across a 200 mile stretch of the Pennsylvania/New Jer...

Arecont Vision's Megapixel Cameras form the core imaging component of the video surveillance system As the "Official Physical Security Solutions Provider," EMC Corp. led deployment of more than $1 million in security industry products to protect the games, including EMC's CLARiiON network storage, which provided about 300 terabytes of storage for video and other security data. Arecont Vision provided megapixel cameras, which were the core imaging component of the video survei...

 The digital video server addressed the major shortcoming on space required for storing analogue data In 2003, Kyoto University opened its third campus. This new area, labeled the "Katsura Campus," is notable for the distinctly forward-thinking mentality in which it approaches education. Nicknamed a "Techno-science Hill," this campus architecturally blends both Kyoto's natural beauty with the university's modern technology to foster a unique learning environment for its...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the Domehawk HD2, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution. The camera incorporates the latest mega-pixel technology, with full pan, tilt and zoom, and provides enhanced recognition of suspects to meet evidential standards and reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments. Domehawk HD2 features a powerful day/night camera and delivers compressed video streams with resolu...

IndigoVision announced new software to coordinate responses between agencies and operatives with pervasive real time video. The system automatically validates incoming data to verify critical events, escalating video for management of the situation to personnel in other locations and ensuring an appropriate response.Operatives are provided with both real time and recorded video, giving them the ‘eyes and ears everywhere' to optimally assess the situation. IndigoVision's SMS4 release 3 star...

Instek Digital a developer of enterprise video security solutions - with the focus on security software, DVR and NVR systems - recently introduced its MatriVideo™ Archive Server Failover. This innovative solution provides enterprises all the benefits of a secure surveillance system. The MatriVideo™ Archive Server is designed to be an additional option in protecting vital video data that needs to be indefinite periods - allowing remote video data archival of multiple came...

SANTEC has extended its camera product portfolio by analogue and network thermal cameras from Videotec and Axis. Thermal cameras ensure secure video surveillance even under poor light conditions and they also operate in complete darkness. Common CCTV cameras reach their limits in difficult weather situations fog, smoke, snowfall or darkness or they require an additional light source or a built-in illuminator. A thermal camera, however, is based on the thermic radiation emitted by objects, vehic...

APT Skidata, the UK's leading parking specialist, has further enhanced its portfolio of parking technologies with the introduction of a new long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and reader solution to complement its existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) capabilities. Nigel Young, Sales Director at APT Skidata, says that there is a clear need for such technologies in applications where ANPR may not be cost-effective or practical to install and manage: "A low-cost...

Axis Communications announces that edge storage is now available in Axis network cameras, with the market's first tight integration of the capability with leading video management software (VMS) partners such as Aimetis, Genetec, Milestone, OnSSI and SeeTec. The integration of Axis- edge storage with VMS enables more reliable video surveillance solutions. "Edge storage is a critical concept for improving reliability and flexibility in an IP-Surveillance system", says Phil Doyle, regi...

Raytec's RAYMAX Infra-Red series of LED lighting has delivered world leading power, flexibility and reliability for over 5 years. Over the past 18 months engineers at Raytec have squeezed over 20% more power from all RAYMAX illuminators as part of our continuous development and improvement programme, to hone the performance from all IR illuminators so that we continue to deliver ‘best in class' performance.  With no increase to electrical consumption or price, the improved power inc...

Mobile IP (Internet Protocol) Node is a research and technology programme from Cassidian being demonstrated at DSEi 2011 that will improve the ability of military and emergency response services to communicate using voice, data and video wide variety of operational scenarios including counter terror or post-natural disaster.Existing communication technology employed by military and emergency services consists of radios that operate using wireless bearers over multiple networks. During peak traff...

IPVideo Corporation, a leading provider of video management and physical security information management (PSIM) solutions, announced the Legacy Bridge, a new digital bridge for easy and affordable integration of analogue cameras into a network-based video management system. The Legacy Bridge is now bundled for no additional charge with IPVideo Corporation's industry leading Sentry VMS video management systems, enabling organisations to implement a powerful IP video surveillance solution while p...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces two outstanding fixed network cameras, AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E Network Cameras. These cameras offer ideal solutions for surveillance in highly variable lighting conditions, for instance when light comes through a glass window or entrance creating both dark and bright zones. In these demanding scenarios, AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras allow the user to easily and clearly identify both people and objects. "Adapted for wid...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that Pegasus Products has introduced four new cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's newest chip. Models include indoor box (PCC-WDR), ATM (PCCMINI-WDR), turret (PDCC-WDRT), and bullet (PVBHRDN-WDR) cameras. Rounding out the line, a new vandal dome (PDCVWDR-2812) will be added in October 2011.Seawolf cameras by Pegasus Products are specified at an effective resolution of 690 HTVL and offer the industry's pro...

Morse Watchmans introduces its new KeyWatcher TrueTouch software, which delivers unparalleled support and functionality for the new KeyWatcher Touch key management system. The new software package comprises the KeyWatcher TrueTouch client interface and the KeyWatcher Server for enhanced administration and control of the KeyWatcher Touch system. "KeyWatcher TrueTouch software capability is a new benchmark in managing key control systems," said Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Marketing, M...

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently unveiled KeyWatcher Touch, its powerful enterprise-level key control and management system. Reinforcing the company's competitive advantage and industry reputation, KeyWatcher Touch features the ability to join multiple locations, common usage of database and programming and an instrument-grade touch screen LCD display. Other firsts include the time-saving KeyAnywhere capabil...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, at its MIPS Europe partner event announced XProtect Professional 8 with the power to do more for mid-size businesses, and XProtect Express, a brand new product that makes video enabling easy for smaller businesses."Milestone now has an even stronger and more competitive family of open platform IP video management software, offering more options from the world?s leading solution provider: deeper functionality, fast...

Agent Vi is releasing new versions of its video analytics solutions - Vi-Search (video search and analysis solution) and Vi-System (real-time detection and alert solution) - offering exciting, new features and performance enhancements. Vi-Search, designed to index and analyse surveillance video for rapid and automated search for specific events and targets in the video, now introduces Vi-Search Version 2.0 which includes "offline search" capabilities, whereby pre-recorded video cli...

Smiths Detection launched a new wireless communication system to improve both situational awareness and early-warning response to chemical attacks or threats detected by its suite of chemical sensors.Sensa-LINX easily integrates into Smiths Detection's chemical warfare agent and toxic industrial chemical sensors used in military and emergency response applications.  It also enables deployed sensors to be controlled remotely and to transmit data such as detection results to a Command and Con...

SanWave a wireless IP video radio system provides a real alternative to cable or fibre connections between camera and remote DVR or control room. SanWave is a WLAN technology based on standards with extended security features and licence-free frquency bands. SanWave is fast and easy to plan and to install. This type of transmission ideally suits modern IP video applications.Compared to other systems which involve costs for underground and above-ground works as well as costs for installation and...

Elk Products, a leading manufacturer of security and control components, is pleased to announce a new interface integration from the M1 Cross Platform Control to Lutron's RadioRA 2 total home control system. The ELK-M1XSLU M1 to Lutron serial interface connects directly to the RadioRA 2 main repeater and enables the M1 to control and adjust the lighting, shades and scenes of a premise. Benefits to the end user include control, convenience and lifestyle enhancement. This product was developed for...

ESI have launched the latest product integration for the provision of video analytics to the M1/V1 open protocol central station monitoring platform. Foxstream is a specialised provider of real time video content analysis technologies. Exploiting the latest technologies available, FoxProtect has been developed in association with the laboratory LIRIS member of the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).             ...

 QNAP VioStor NVR is compatible with more than 1,000 models of different brandsIntroductionMontebelo Aguieira Lake Resort and Spa is a five-star tourist resort located in Albufeira da Aguiera, Portugal. The resort covers an area of 35 hectares, consisting of 152 apartments and villas, a hotel, a multi-purpose pavilion with a 400-capcity restaurant, and a marina with 400 berths for nautical activities.ChallengesCovering a large area of land and offering diverse services and facilities, Monte...

 Traka will launch it's Touch lockers and Traka Touch S-series at IFSEC 2011 Following the successful introduction of Traka Touch key management last year, Traka plc will be launching two new products at IFSEC 2011 - Traka Touch S-Series and Traka Touch Lockers. Visitors to stand 4/D55 will see demonstrations of the company's most exciting product development to date. This innovative technology, first developed for key management in the M-Series - a very successful groundbreaking forer...