Surveillance & Security News for January 2014

Dan’s role involves the continued development of relationships with TDSi's existing key Platinum and Gold Partners Security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed Dan England as its new National Account Manager for UK Sales. Dan’s role involves the continued development of relationships with our existing key Platinum and Gold Partners whilst at the same time taking the lead in working with major Blue Chip End Users and their agents to ensure that the ever gr...

AMG’s Wonderbox series and PoE Ethernet Switches will be showcased at Security Twenty 14 AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, will be showcasing their rapidly expanding Ethernet range at the Security Twenty 14 conference, which will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on February 5th, 2014. Products on show will include a series of ruggedised PoE Ethernet Switches, ideal for backb...

Skyguard's MySOS Personal Saftey Devices will be issued to thousands of Muir Groups' staff Muir Group has turned to Skyguard to help protect their frontline lone working staff by issuing them each with the MySOS – Europe’s smallest personal safety device. The MySOS, accredited to the Association of Chief Police Officer’s ‘Secured by Design’ certification,  provides the housing association’s lone workers reassurance knowing they can rais...

The predictions encompass a range of solutions including anticipated advances in physical access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for top trends the company believes will have the greatest impact on the secure identity industry in 2014. The predictions encompass a diverse range of solutions and technologies, including anticipated advances in physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assu...

Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally Changes to legislation are significantly impacting the market for enterprise data storage in video surveillance globally. For example, in Germany the maximum retention time for video surveillance has been increased from 24 hours to 48 hours, this effectively doubles the maximum capacity requirement of video surveillance data storage systems. In the Andhr...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint...

3xLOGIC Inc., a leading developer of intelligent video surveillance and business intelligence solutions, announced recently the release of VIGIL System 7, Version 7.10 Video Management System (VMS) Software – the power behind 3xLOGIC’s robust line of VIGIL hybrid digital video servers. “The VIGIL Video Management System platform continues to evolve in response to the ever-changing requirements faced by our partners and customers,” says Matthew Kushner, CEO of 3xLOGIC, In...

Mark has over 20 years of experience in the both security and broadcast arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Mark Playdon has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast US covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. “It is a pleasure to welcome Mark to his new role with Keyscan,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Mark brings a wealth of security and technology experience to our o...

infinias, a leading manufacturer and provider of IP-based access control solutions and technologies, announced a partnership with Stanley Security Solutions, along with the launch of Stanley’s EL Series Wireless Electronic Lock.  The new wireless electronic door lock is fully integrated into the infinias Intelli-M Access management software and can be mixed seamlessly with the infinias PoE single door controller, the eIDC. The integrated solution delivers a cost-effective access contr...

Sony recently announced the SNC-HM662, a 360-degree hemispheric-view dome IP camera that makes it possible for users to have five megapixel (MP) high-resolution video and a 360-degree view of an area with just one camera. The SNC-HM662 is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments such as retail outlets, campuses and commercial buildings. It helps users eliminate blind spots and enhance situational awareness. The SNC-HM662 features a 360-degree panomorph lens and is certified as an ImmerVis...

The NTS and the Teleste VMS are tightly integrated to provide the users a uniform and lean workflow for daily work The Swedish Transport Administration (STA) has won the International Road Federation’s (IRF) Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) in the ‘Traffic Management and Intelligent Transportation Systems’ category for its project “NTS – National Traffic Management System for Sweden”. Teleste is supplying the video management system...

Christie's Entero HB 80 Display Cubes form a video wall Christie® is showcasing its broad range of high performance video wall and content processing solutions at DistribuTECH in San Antonio, Texas, January 28-30. A leading player in command and control markets that include utility, government, traffic control, and network operations, Christie will have on display a 2 by 2 video wall composed of Christie Entero™ HB 80 inch SXGA+ high brightness display cubes, th...

Topics addressed by Jon included automated CCTV, benefits of integration and video content analysis Senior Tutor for Tavcom Training, Jon Laws, recently took up an invitation to deliver five guest lectures at the People’s Public Security University of China. Founded in 1948 and within excess of 10,000 students, the university which is in Beijing provides education on a wide range of subjects for China’s uniformed police force and also provides training for officer...

Full installation of the radars, following a planned programme of testing, is scheduled for August 2014 Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of coastal surveillance and VTS radar and navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it has been contracted by VisSim, a leading VTMS system provider and integrator, to supply a total of 11 SharpEye radar sets for the protection of offshore facilities in Azerbaijan. As part of VisSim’s Mari...

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...

Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced a new version of its Lighthouse central management appliance that automates the process of locating and establishing console connections on enterprise-scale management networks, while maintaining central authentication and audit capabilities. “When there’s a network fault, re-establishing a...

The project is the first of twelve DirectIP solutions to be installed across the group’s new properties in Asia and North America A luxury hotel and resort group has completed the first installation of IDIS DirectIP full-HD surveillance at its new flagship resort in Phuket, Thailand, as part of a wider DirectIP rollout programme. Commissioned ahead of the resort’s inauguration in December, the project is the first of twelve DirectIP solutions to be installed ac...

VIVOTEK cameras provide information for identifying vehicle licence plate numbers in outdoor and indoor spaces Background Cheung Hing Electronic Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., a system integrator in Hong Kong working with VIVOTEK distributor EverBest Technologies, recently completed implementation of a surveillance system for ensuring public rental housing security for Kai Tak Development, which is a huge and highly complex development project planned by the local governme...

The Sans Institute will be offering new courses as part of the Sans Europe event SANS Secure Europe, mainland Europe’s largest dedicated IT security training event will include two new courses when it returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of Amsterdam from the 12th to the 24th of May. SANS will debut SEC561: Intense Hands-on Pen Testing Skill Development, the most labs-based course ever run by SANS with over 30 hours of intense labs based work. As course instru...

Five independent technology companies demonstrated Wavetsore’s VMS on their stands Wavestore report that Intersec 2014 was a great success with a number of clients committing to specify Wavestore for major projects in the Middle East and some significant business agreements signed at the show with key regional business partners. “In addition to the Wavestore stand which was located in the UKTI pavilion, five independent technology companies also demonstrated our V...

The acquisition reinforces ASSA ABLOY's strategic vision of being the world leader in secure authentication ASSA ABLOY has acquired IdenTrust, a leading provider of digital authentication solutions. IdenTrust provides advanced cryptology systems, recognised by global financial institutions, government agencies and corporations around the world. IdenTrust is both a Trust Framework and an Identity Provider. Solutions are based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). “This acq...

Sony recently announced four new IP cameras which feature the company’s IPELA ENGINE EX integrated signal processing system. The line-up from Sony includes three new X Series cameras (SNC-XM632, SNC-XM636, SNC-XM637) and the SNC-VB635 full HD IP camera with a half-inch CMOS sensor. The latest cameras produce clear, sharp HD images with minimised noise even under severe lighting conditions. They achieve this by harnessing the power of the IPELA ENGINE EX technology platform, through View-DR...

Airlive's Surveillance solution utilises just four cameras and covers the entire warehouse area The Grupo Magal, developer of large building projects for the Chilean real estate market, chose an IP video surveillance solution from Airlive to monitor the store-fronts that service their customers. The challenge The Grupo Magal needed to cover seven warehouses over an area 140 meters long by 60 meters wide. Cameras would need to be installed in the main public spaces including...

Connexion2’s Identicom remains the most widely used lone worker device in the UK The digital television company- which is the largest in the UK- has bought 48 market-leading lone worker devices from lone worker safety company Connexion2 in its ongoing bid to ensure the safety of its employees. The ‘Identicom’ device is styled as an I.D badge which enables a worker to raise an alarm if experiencing verbal abuse, physical attack or if fallen ill. The upda...

Samsung Techwin cameras with full HD resolution were used to guarantee a system with the highest image quality For more than six centuries, Milan Cathedral has been celebrated the whole world over as one of the finest examples of unique sculpture and architectural masterpieces, and as the very symbol of the city of Milan. A security incident in July 2013 emphasised the need to update security at the monument and the Enzo Hruby Foundation, a leader in Italy and Europe in terms...

Dot Hill Systems Corp, a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, recently announced a suite of high-performance, ultra-density Ultra48 AssuredSAN storage arrays. Targeted at customers with throughput-intensive applications, the arrays use a patent pending enclosure developed by Dot Hill to maximise storage processing power in a minimal rack footprint. This ultra-density solution delivers twice the performance and twice the capacity per rack unit compared to traditional arrays while maintainin...

Security Reps will cover Sony’s full line of IPELA IP, hybrid, analogue cameras, network surveillance recorders and accessories Security Reps, an independent manufacturers’ sales representative company, announced recently that the company now represents Sony Electronics’ Security Systems Division in the Southeastern United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. Security Reps will cover Sony&rsqu...

SentryEdge is an ecosystem-driven appliance that combines a server and smart network switch in one product. SentryEdge allows for flexible video management software options as well as versatile storage selection such as NAS, RAID, or any other third-party storage system. IP video has struggled to replicate the plug-and-play legacy that was created by analogue systems, and sentryEdge brings that ease of use one step closer to the integrator and the end-user alike. Designed for entry-level systems...

With a vision and focus on innovation Keyscan is proud to release Keyscan Aurora, a new generation of access control management software. “While Keyscan Aurora is built on the foundation established by its predecessors it also eclipses them,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Sales and Marketing. “Aurora is a brand new software platform. It is a culmination of over 25 years dedicated to the access control marketplace.” With a completely rebuilt and redesigned us...

Siqura, a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced the release of EVE, a new range of plug-and- play video encoders. EVE encoders are small, affordable and easy-to-use devices that digitise analogue video signals and send them directly over any IP network. EVE is the first encoder to support 960H-enhanced video streams. Analogue surveillance systems are closed circuits that tie you to the location where they are used. IP technology, on the other hand, paves th...