Surveillance & Security News for January 2013

Georges S. Mayes executive vice president global operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer Diebold Incorporated recently announced Thomas W. Swidarski, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is stepping down from the company and its board of directors, effective immediately.  In addition, George S. Mayes, Jr., executive vice president, global operations, has been promoted by the board to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the addition of Z-Wave products to its innovative line of wireless residential and commercial offerings.  As a result of purchasing certain assets from Advanced Control Technologies, Inc., Linear will begin to manufacture, sell and distribute a Z-Wave product line, which is a major step towards unifying appliances, lighting, other security systems, and more, into an integr...

SoleraTec’s Phoneix RSM surveillance VMS will now be included with VNS’s integrated PoE enabled digital NVR SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, is partnering with Vista Networking Solutions (VNS) to include SoleraTec’s Phoenix RSM surveillance video management software with VNS’s integrated Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) enabled digital network video recorders (NVR) to deliver an easy-to-use easy-to-setup...

Coraid solution have been deployed by more than 1,700 customers worldwide, spanning a wide variety of industries Coraid, a leading provider of Ethernet storage solutions, recently announced another year of strong momentum, with sales doubling over the past year and growing by a factor of 12 in the last three years. Coraid solutions have been deployed by more than 1,700 customers worldwide, spanning a wide variety of industries including manufacturing; finance; healthcare; educ...

The F35 panorama projector produces 35% larger viewing desktop than Full HD at the same screen height Already benefiting the telepresence and collaborative working supply chain, the projectiondesign F35 panorama projector is deployed as part of the brand-new Cyviz C1 Panorama entry-level visual collaboration solution by display specialists Cyviz. It will make its public debut on the projectiondesign stand 1M27 at ISE 2013 alongside a C1 7.6 megapixel-resolution display that us...

Matthias Klausing was decisively involved in the creation of an effective product management Matthias Klausing is the new CEO of Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH. As the successor of Dr. Georg Haubs, he took on the corporate management on November 1, 2012. Matthias Klausing started his career with Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH (previously known as Rohde & Schwarz Professional Mobile Radio GmbH or R&S BICK Mobilfunk GmbH) in 1995. He was significantly involved in the development of...

ievo has been chosen for the second year running by Smartwares to be represented at the event ievo is very pleased to announce that the ievo Ultimate fingerprint  reader will be showcased at this year’s New Security International Trade Show in Belgium, from 23-25th January on behalf of Smartwares Security. The prestigious trade event is in its second year after the huge success of 2012. The security event targets professionals within the security sector around Europ...

CNL Software also participates at Mine Site Security Africa 2013 CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions are participating at Mine Site Security Africa 2013. During the conference, e-Thele will be demonstrating IPSecurityCenter™, the PSIM Solution chosen by security professionals from leading min...

Pembrokeshire-based security installer Powersafe has selected proven technology from Bosch Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of high-quality security solutions, to protect St Davids School from acts of vandalism. St Davids, the smallest city in the UK, is traditionally a very quiet, crime free city. As such the small secondary school had not felt the need for CCTV protection, yet a serious act of vandalism forced the school to think again. Tony Edwards, Managing Director of Powersafe...

Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Northern California and Nevada will be supported by the Intersect Group Samsung Techwin America, a leading global supplier of video surveillance and security products, is kicking off 2013 with the addition of three new manufacturers rep organisations. Now supporting Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Northern California and Northern Nevada is the Intersect Group; covering Illinois and Wiscon...

Jenoptik will be presenting new products and advanced technologies in the fields of optics, lasers and infrared technology in San Francisco. Furthermore, the Group is the main sponsor of the SPIE Startup Challenge 2013 to support young entrepreneurs. In the field of laser material processing, Jenoptik will present the femtosecond laser JenLas® D2.fs with improved parameters. Maintaining stable beam quality, the output power and pulse repetition rate of the laser have been increased to allow...

David Barber will apply his technology knowledge to increase sales for OnSSI in the Mid-Atlantic region OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed David Barber as Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager. He will apply his technology knowledge, long-standing customer relationships and enthusiasm to increase sales for OnSSI in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Barber comes to OnSSI with a dozen years of experience providing s...

Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that its flagship Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards are compatible with NetLinx® Integrated Controller systems from automation solutions provider AMX. With the development of a free Mura MPX-specific module for the NetLinx® user interface programming language, AV integrators are now able to easily integrate Mura MPX boards with AMX systems and create custom video walls for use within a wide range of industries spanning such...

The new alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced an expanded international distribution agreement with Winncom Technologies. This strategic alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers, addressing a growing need for reliable, high-performing indo...

Mr. Bjorn Skou Eilertsen will be responsible for large and high-complexity surveillance solutions Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired Bjorn Skou Eilertsen as Vice President (VP) for the company’s recently established Corporate Products business unit, responsible for large and high-complexity surveillance solutions. “Milestone Systems has achieved formidable growth in its first 14 years to be a leader in a m...

Security Control Centre will provide a fully integrated security solution to clients Europa has launched a new 24 hour, state of the art control centre as part of the group’s continued growth across self-delivered security services. Based in Lanarkshire, the Security Control Centre will provide first class support and act as a central intelligence resource ensuring the smooth running of Europa’s security contracts. In addition it will deliver innovation through t...

Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance  IQinVision has announced that Peter Schipper has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for the DACH Region (Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland). Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance solutions. He has developed an expertise in selling to key verticals such as banking, retai...

Opengear will formally launch its partner programme at the upcoming Cisco Live London Opengear, a global vendor of critical infrastructure management solutions, has launched a new channel programme that aims to simplify partner recruitment, management and support as they extend across vertical and geographic markets.  The new Opengear Certified Partner programme moves to a single tier model and includes deal registration, discounted demonstration kits, training and market...

Smoke Screen works by instantly filling an area with thick, non-toxic smoke A spate of mass shootings in schools and colleges last year in the US, culminating most recently with the atrocity in Sandy Hook, has left open wounds in many American lives. Everyone is in agreement that this cannot be allowed to continue. What can't be agreed upon is how to tackle this problem. The nation is divided. President Barack Obama recently issued his Gun Control Plan, a list of 23 directive...

IntroductionThe Lycée Ismaël Dauphin School in Cavaillon France is a large boarding school with over 1,000 students. Built in 1959, it comprises an extensive complex including administrative offices, 37 classrooms, 8 laboratories and 8 computer rooms together with two language centres. In addition there are conference and meeting rooms along with boarding houses for the students and extensive sports halls.The briefDue to the size and complexity of the site, the existing traditional k...

SpotterRF provides the world’s most advanced compact surveillance radar (CSR) system SpotterRF recently announced new partnerships and awards as demand grows for its breakthrough radar technology. SpotterRF provides the world’s most advanced compact surveillance radar (CSR) system for affordable wide area, all weather perimeter security and small force protection. Incorporated in 2009, the company attained profitability quickly and is ahead of forecasts. SpotterRF...

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with DeviceFidelity, Inc., leading Near Field Communications (NFC) plug-and-play technology solution provider, recently announced that U.S. Bank will be using technology and personalisation services from the two companies to roll out a new contactless mobile payment beta called U.S. Bank Go Mobile Payment Service. Targeted to frequent travelers, the bank’s pilot new program will offer customers in t...

SightLogix has transformed video analytics technology to deliver accurate, cost-efficient outdoor security SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, has appointed BRC International as manufacturer's representative for Mexico. “BRC International brings best-of-breed capabilities including design, consulting, implementation and training skills to this important geography,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix Presiden...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Salient Systems, has certified its CompleteView v4.0 video surveillance management system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and Salient cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “...

The Cantech Letter Awards were hosted and sponsored by the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was voted the 2012 Cantech Letter Awards' TSX Tech Stock of the Year. Awarded on January 11, 2013, the Cantech Letter Awards are hosted and sponsored by the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. Voted on by Canada's top technology analysts and the readers of Cantech Letter, t...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced recently that its aptiQ™ multi-technology reader, which reads both proximity and smart credentials, now also reads magnetic stripe cards to provide users with a simple migration path to increased credential security levels, including various forms of proximity such as MIFARE® Classic, the industry standard for contactless smart cards, and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1, which leverages open global standards for both air interface and cryptograp...

Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that its highly anticipated Synergis Master Controller (SMC), an intelligent IP controller based on an open architecture, will be available in early 2013. Currently installed at over a dozen key customer sites around the world as part of a limited availability program, the SMC has been designed to address longstanding customer demand for non-propriet...

Honeywell recently announced the first products in its new ONVIF-compliant HDZ PTZ dome camera range. Designed to deliver interoperability between any IP-based physical security product, these 1080p models will allow installers and end users to design and build network video systems with devices from any manufacturer. For added peace of mind, the indoor and outdoor pendant cameras also capture video on a micro Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory card providing back up to mitigate against...

Aperio now provides mechanical doors with a wireless connection to existing 125 kHz access control systems using radio technology. This brings enhanced convenience and greater security to both users and operators. Mechanical locking systems are often combined with access control systems to secure buildings and control access. This poses a problem: two different systems and a potential security risk due to key loss. ASSA ABLOY’s comprehensive Aperio Technology can provide the solution. In...

Traditionally video analysis was defined as technologies based on simple motion detection. License Plate Recognition (LPR or ANPR) and Face Recognition were offered by suppliers of biometric solutions for controlled and cooperative environments. iOmniscient has brought together all these technologies so that they work together in uncontrolled non-cooperative environments of the type one confronts in a typical city surveillance situation. Further, the needs of customers have moved beyond just vi...