Surveillance & Security News for January 2013

Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) announced recently that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fibre optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This integration from FFTs PIDS systems to more than 500 different ONVIF compliant security cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images whenever a perimeter intrusion alarm is received.  Alec Owen, International Client Manger of Future Fibre Technologies says, “Driving this IP-ba...

VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of a new security camera in a unique mini-box form factor, the IP8152. Along with its innovative, highly compact design, the camera’s small size enables it to fit easily into a variety of enclosures with different lens options, while IP8152 offers Supreme Night Visibility technology, which ensures excellent video quality even under low light conditions. The IP8152’s 1.3-Megapixel CMOS sensor enables it to capture 1280 x 1024 resolution video at...

Honeywell recently announced a new version of its Pro-Watch security management system, Pro-Watch 4.0. The Pro-Watch system is Honeywell’s flagship integrated security management platform that allows large companies to easily manage complex systems that tie together access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection and building management technology for tighter security and increased productivity. Pro-Watch 4.0 includes new features such as support for wireless readers, new compli...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, introduced a new high-end outdoor IP camera BU-3025 designed for professional surveillance. AirLive network camera BU-3025 is equipped with 3Mpix sensor combined with high quality CBC 4.3mm Japan made lens and provides brilliant images with maximum resolution of 2.048 x 1.536 pixels and excellent light sensitivity enabling colour picture recording at 0,05Lux illumination intensity. That is 9x higher t...

Pyronix are pleased to introduce the KX25LR-WE, the latest addition to the Enforcer two way wireless range of detectors. With all the same great features as the other KX detectors, the launch of this 25 metre long range detector means that the expanded KX wireless range can fulfil installers every need. The KX25LR-WE is the ideal detector for long range corridor protection, boasting features such as the one push to learn button, and designed with award winning innovation. The KX25LR-WE will pro...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced that its latest business-class, 2U rackmount TS-x70 series Turbo NAS start shipping now. The new generation TS-x70 series, including the 12-bay TS-1270U-RP and the 8-bay TS-870U-RP, are aiming to offer the business users a superb high-performance yet budget-friendly NAS solution to smooth daily file operations with low total cost of ownership. The models fulfill various business applications including high speed backup, server virtualisation, iSCSI IP-SAN, v...

Smartbel is the intelligent doorbell that calls directly to your mobile phone or landline, allowing you to speak to visitors remotely before opening your door. With Smartbel you can speak to the person at your door via your landline or mobile phone. So you can leave your home, office or business and never miss another delivery or caller! Smartbel is also perfect for people with low mobility who struggle to answer the door quickly. They can now answer the phone and inform the visitor they will...

With a history spanning over 180 years, University College London (UCL), is one of the oldest and most well known seats of learning in the UK. Secured with a CCTV system comparable in size to most town centre installations, UCL's security management are now reaping the numerous cost and performance benefits of a NVT UTP Hybrid Video transmission solution, designed to cater for ever-expanding camera numbers. Today, UCL continues to be London's leading multidisciplinary university, with 8,000 sta...

The agreement will allow customers to purchase PureActiv products, installation and support services from BAE Systems M&DS PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that it has entered into a new reseller agreement with BAE Systems. The agreement will allow customers to purchase PureActiv products, installation and support services from BAE Systems' Maritime & Defense Solutions (M&DS) business area.  Headquartered in Arlingto...

LILIN provided a complete IP camera solution for the Madrid Stock Exchange The brief The video management system of Madrid Stock Exchange requires flexible software integration, featuring rich application, and open system design for its future application. Most of the cameras in the Madrid Stock Exchange building were analogue cameras, they needed analogue-to-IP and HD IP camera solutions. The existing IP cameras also need to be integrated into the new VMS systems.The challe...

TELEGANT developed an easy-to-use, but comprehensive surveillance system especially for residential complexes During the German Democratic Republic (GDR) times, enormous housing complexes often sprang up overnight - buildings that in their original condition today would be neither architecturally appealing nor offer tenants an attractive environment in which to live. However, it does not have to be this way, as proven by the residential complexes at Györer Straße 1-...

Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling cargo and vehicle inspection system American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions announced recently the receipt of an order for the Company’s top-selling, patented Z Backscatter™ Van (ZBV) from Indra Sistemas SA, AS&E’s exclusive distributor in Spain, for use by Spain Customs and Excise, a department within the Spanish Tax Ag...

The initial phase of the Surat Safe City Project consisted of 100+ closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its association with the Safe City Project initiated by the Surat City Police Department and Surat Traffic Education Trust to help enhance the safety and security of Surat City inhabitants. With the successful project launch on 18 January 2013, the diamond city of Surat in Gujarat will benefit from a state-of-the-art 24x7 video...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...

Mr.Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Fadel Soliman, Director of the Bridges Foundation will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013. As a keynote speaker Mr. Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism. Fadel Soliman is a member of the Inter...

The Center has 40 MOBOTIX cameras covering its indoor ski slopes, bar, restaurant, shops and viewing areas MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation by Switchnet Systems using innovative video analytics technology to help the UK’s premier indoor skiing and snowboarding centre improve efficiency. The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is using revolutionary MxAnalytic...

Wallace is a former group vice president and chief financial officer of the Ford Motor Company Diebold Incorporated recently announced that the company's board of directors has elected Henry D.G. Wallace as chairman of the board.  Wallace has been a member of the Diebold board since 2003. He replaces John N. Lauer, 73, whom the board will not be nominating for re-election to the board at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in April in accordance with the company'...

Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America AMAG Technology, an industry leading access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, welcomes Rebecca Law as its new Vice President of Sales.  Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America to grow AMAG’s business, support customers with excellence and espouse AMAG’s Exceptional C...

The Broadway Center needed to  controland manage access to their theaters, halls,classrooms and office buildings Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma, Washington began operation in 1983, but its buildings have been a vital part of the town for 90 years. Broadway Center’s Pantages Theater was originally a vaudeville house and the smaller Rialto Theater was a silent movie palace. In 1994, Broadway Center added a third theatre, Theatre on the Square. Situa...

After a competitive selection process Unilever has chosen Nedap to deliver their global physical access solution Nedap’s security solution AEOS is able to meet Unilever’s requirements in terms of flexibility, scalability and usability. AEOS is envisaged to secure over 20.000 doors in more than 800 Unilever sites around the world, including video surveillance. Nedap offers a global support model for implementation and maintenance of AEOS through its worldwide networ...

The INSIDE HDCP and DTCP-IP solutions allow consumers to share high-definition and high-value content among multiple devices INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor and software solutions for securing transactions, content and digital identity, recently announced that Korea-based Telechips is integrating a host of INSIDE security solutions into its new family of set-top box processor chips. Telechips will add INSIDE DRM Fusion(TM) Agent solutions for HDCP and DTCP-IP and the...

Solution delivers first interface to enable peer-to-peer device communication between Rava-enabled touch screens and analog door stations IP audio and control specialist Barix is pleased to announce support of Crestron Rava™ SIP intercom and phone technology. The Barix SIP firmware will simplify integration of Rava-enabled touch screens with analog devices, such as intercom panels, to enable peer-to-peer communication between devices without a central server. This si...

The new access control solution is interoperable with the plant’s existing credentials HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its network access control solutions and contactless readers have been selected by Shenyang Transformer Group Co., Ltd. (Shenyang TBEA) in China to enable access level settings and area control to prevent unauthorized entry. The new access control solution is interoperable with the plant’s existing creden...

The webinar session covers the most important factors to consider when it comes to lighting perimeter Due to high levels of interest, Raytec repeat an application specific webinar ‘Protecting Your Perimeter with Light’. Protecting Your Perimeter with Light: Wednesday 30th January This webinar session covers the most important factors to consider when it comes to lighting your perimeter. Raytec’s lighting design experts will use case studies to showcase wher...

Sans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, is proud to announce that its full line of 6G SAS Expansion JBOD storage bundled with a high performance RAID card rackmount systems, have now increased its capacity and performance by supporting the new Western Digital 4TB SAS (WD4001FYYG) and 4TB SATA (0F14683) hard drives. The AccuSTOR AS212X6SHP (2U, 12-Bay, Upgradeable Redundant Controller), AS316X6SHP (3U, 16-bay, Upgradeable Redundant Controller), and the EliteSTOR E...

Hospitals, schools, military, commercial and retail facilities often require openings that need increased monitoring, extra protection against theft or vandalism, or unique safety and notification solutions. For these applications, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of Von Duprin products that provide high security exit devices and indicators. “There are many openings that require elevated security based on the people, property and equipment that they protec...

The Azco Power over Ethernet extender (PoE) - AZIPPOE300 is a "PoE extender over coax" solution. By using novel RF technology, it can extend the transmission distance of power and 100Mbps Ethernet data over legacy coaxial cable to save –re-cabling costs.    In 2003, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) ratifies the first PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard as 802.3af, which can provide capability of 15.4W power to remote PD (power device). Since then, PoE a...

Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to unveil its new logo, delivering one poignant message across its entire North American operation. Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision – to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider in the security industry, connecting its customers with the opti...

Hytera DMR digital radios with GPS allow timely communication and a full display in necessary areas Background The Guayaquil Welfare Board (JBG) is an autonomous non-profit agency that has existed for over a century and is governed by its own statutes under a board of directors made up of distinguished personages from the city of Guayaquil. Since1888, this charity has been providing social assistance to millions of Ecuadorians in the areas of health, education, elderly care...

This year at the second annual NAVDEX maritime security exhibition, Sonardyne International Ltd. will be giving live demonstrations of its fully automated surface and underwater security system NiDAR, and world leading diver detection sonar, Sentinel IDS. Taking place at the ADNEC exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi, the event runs from 17th-21st February, where Sonardyne will be on the UK Trade and Industry stand B-009. Co-located with the annual IDEX exhibition, NAVDEX is one o...