Surveillance & Security News for January 2014

In his new role Malcolm is responsible for the upkeep of its UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021 2011 SSAIB, the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body for organisations, has appointed Malcolm Craighead to its newly created post of Compliance and Scheme Manager. Malcolm has been a self-employed auditor and consultant for the past six years and previously had over 30 years’ service within the paper and packaging industry. In his new role with S...

Counter Terror Expo’s commitment is reflected in the impressive roster of distinguished speakers In January 2013, terrorists launched an attack in Algeria on the Tigantourine gas facility. April sees the detonation of two bombs near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The savage killing of Drummer Lee Rigby takes place in Woolwich in May. In September, terrorists enter the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi and cause multiple deaths and injuries in a sustained gu...

Geoff will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities for Wavestore’s open platform VMS Wavestore has announced a further expansion of its sales team with the appointment of Geoff Bowers to the role of Business Development Manager. Geoff has worked within the electronic security industry for over 15 years, eight of which as a Director of CBC (Europe) Ltd, whilst immediately prior to joining Wavestore, Geoff was Sales Director of Sicura Systems. Reporting...

HID Global’s World Headquarters will be the company’s largest facility worldwide HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the opening of its new World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas. HID Global has initiated its first phase of operations at the state-of-the-art facility ahead of schedule and expects it to be fully operational by Q3 2015. It features 250,000 square feet of manufacturing, offi...

Samsung Techwin’s Advanced Replacement service commits to provide customers with post-sales support The introduction by the professional security division of Samsung Techwin of an Advanced Replacement service underscores a commitment to provide customers with the highest possible levels of post-sales support. “Our video surveillance products have proven to be highly reliable but we know that when there is a problem how frustrating it can be for installers and user...

Vismo, the market-leading iPhone tracking app, is now available through the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad running iOS7. Vismo uses GPS and other technologies to provide tracking updates, even indoors. Vismo’s Geo-fence and Panic Button alerts allow security teams to track, protect and respond to employees as they travel to high-risk areas. The App Store launch now allows even easier access to the Vismo platform and offers a free seven day trial. The free trial enables users to test...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently introduces the Surveon Control Center (SCC), a powerful add-on suite for advanced security projects. Upgraded from Surveon’s VMS, the SCC has more to offer, including interactive video walls, matrix screen displays, centralised alarm management, and scalability with thousands of cameras and multiple clients. Supporting interactive video walls and matrix screen displays, the SCC provides scalable and cost-effective solutions to h...

INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently introduces a new approach to embedding a robust security platform in mobile devices to fortify and protect them against system integrity attacks. The first of its kind, the power-optimised INSIDE Secure VaultIP solution provides a set of certification-ready hardware IP modules. Chip makers can use this stand-alone or in ARM TrustZone(R) architecture to quickly and cost effectively embed hardware se...

VidSys Vice President EMEA Darren Chalmers-Stevens will be demonstrating next-generation PSIM from VidSys VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, today announced details of its participation at the Intersec Expo, taking place 19-21 January 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Sony stand #SA-316C. Together with Sony, Darren Chalmers-Stevens, Vice President EMEA, VidSys will demonstrate next gene...

Perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software Protecting the perimeter of airports remains a difficult task across the US. On December 25th 2013, perimeter fence breaches occurred at two separate airports, Newark, New Jersey, and Phoenix, Arizona. In 2013, IHS Estimated electronic perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software alone, or about 9% of the perimeter securi...

CBRNe Summit is just over 2 months away and is the only event that is officially endorsed by the JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence in Europe. With more detection techniques now being widely used across Europe this is a great opportunity to meet with senior first responders and emergency service personnel to discuss the latest detection techniques used in their respective country. With more frequent threats happening to major European cities all first responder units and comm...

Skyguard were awarded the contract to supply over 700 MySOS personal safety devices to the Trust Solent NHS Trust has chosen Skyguard to protect 700 of their lone working staff, after conducting a thorough OJEU tender process. The Trust provides specialist community and mental health services to local people, principally in the Portsmouth and Southampton area with some services reaching across a wider part of Hampshire. Due to the nature of the services provided there is a si...

Dominic and Daren’s appointments will form part of a strategic move to strengthen Axis’ regional sales and marketing provision The global market leader in the network video market, Axis Communications, is gearing up for continued growth in 2014, with a key new appointment and a promotion to its senior management team in Northern Europe. Dominic Jones joins Axis as Regional Marketing Manager and will be based in Watford. Prior to joining Axis, he spent two years wi...

SightLogix’s SightSensor enables the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed to protect substations for a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting regulatory compliance. Since being installed,...

The expansion will enhance the availability of Teleste’s IP-based video surveillance solutions in the Middle East Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, recently announced the opening of a new sales office in Dubai. The office will be operational in January 2014. The expansion follows Teleste’s strategy of providing its world-class video surveillance solutions to customers on a global s...

IVS is an excellent solution for use in public places such as airports, stadiums, border crossings, offices, shopping mall, and buildings AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider is announced its participation at INTERSEC Dubai 2014 (SAEED ARENA HALL, Booth: 1004C). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions, and innovative products: Speed Dome Smart Tracking, Face Detection by IVS IP...

Kim Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities DVTEL, INC., the leading video surveillance solutions provider, has appointed Kim Loy as Vice President, Global Marketing and Chief Product Officer. In her new role, Loy is responsible for all global marketing, product strategy and implementation activities. She will work closely with the company’s R&D team and global sales to closely align marketing goals with strate...

IHS expects electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at CAGRs of 6.9% and 7.8% respectively The increased popularity of electronic access control systems is contributing to the market growth of electric strikes and electromagnetic locks, each of which is forecast to outperform mechanical locks through 2017. IHS expects from 2012 to 2017, global revenues for electromagnetic locks and electric strikes will grow at compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 6.9% and 7.8%...

IHS report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify where the market opportunities are for Safe City projects  FirstNet, a high-speed broadband data network dedicated to public safety using a nationwide spectrum licence, is expected to increase collaboration between emergency responders, a new report from the IHS Security & Fire division has found. Revenues in the American market for electronic security equipment in city surveillance applications to...

The BSIA continues to play a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are planning to demonstrate their latest state-of-the-art security innovations to visitors at the forthcoming Intersec 2014 show in Dubai (January 19-21). This year the high profile exhibition is playing host to a multitude of BSIA member companies, with many concentrated on the BSIA-organ...

MOBOTIX currently has around 150 active partners in the UK MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has signed a new UK distribution agreement with NBM Distribution Limited, a specialist supplier of data network cabling architecture solutions and security products which came into effect on December the 1st. Established in 1988, NBM Distribution services the growing demands of the computer networking market. Based from...

Bosch also recently expanded its intrusion offerings for Canada Lanvac, Canada’s leader in third-party wholesale contract monitoring, is now offering monitoring services for Bosch intrusion detection systems. The company recently installed a CONETTIX D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/Gateway, enabling it to receive communications from Bosch control panels. The addition of another receiver is currently planned. Lanvac operates six inter-connected monitoring stations. Eac...

Video Insight will donate the software and equipment necessary to implement a video surveillance solution In an effort to help campuses prevent and combat violence, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – will donate over $250,000 in video surveillance software and hardware to schools and colleges nationwide in 2014 via a new Video Insight School Security Grant. “In this day and age of continued violent acts and thr...

Theia rewarded Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa for his video “Making the faces of Freedom” Theia is pleased to announce the winner of 2013 Video Contest: "Making the Faces of Freedom" submitted by Carl Bracken of Control Installations of Iowa, documenting the time lapse construction of the a new exhibit at the rebuilt National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA following the devastating flood of 2008. The scene was captured t...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced NVR N7-series (NVR7000 series with 8/16/32/64-ch available), which is based on an upgraded platform, bringing enhanced functionality with optimised interfaces. With new-generation chipset adopted, this series supports up to 256Mbps input bandwidth and 192Mbps for recording; which means it could maximum support 32 channel@1080p real-time recording and transmissio...

The combined KIPS/NCT CBRNe EurAsia show will welcome a representation of Ukrainian government officials In 2014 the Non-Conventional Threat event series joins the 4th edition of the Kiev International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (KIPS)event which will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of March in Kiev, Ukraine. The highly successful KIPS exhibition is Ukraine’s most important Homeland Security show and welcomed more than 4500 trade visitors in 2013. The co...

Domenico will additionally focus on strengthening and expanding sales channels IP audio and control specialist Barix will sharpen its customer outreach and communications focus with new strategic, consolidated structures in sales and marketing. Long-time head of technical sales Domenico Gambino has been promoted to Vice President, Sales, while Barbara Haller-Rietschel transitions to Vice President, Marketing Communications. Both report directly to Barix CEO Ronni Guggenheim, a...

PCWorld praised TS-469 Pro Turbo NAS' interface and media connectivity QNAP Systems, Inc.’s acclaimed TS-469 Pro Turbo NAS has finished the year by being selected as one of PCWorld’s “best tech products of 2013.” Praising its interface and media connectivity, the QNAP TS-469 Pro joins other highly-praised tech products in this annual feature from one of the world’s leading publications for the PC ecosystem. “Our engineers and designers cons...

CNL’s IPSecurityCenter PSIM  integration with eFusion provides complete situation intelligence CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed the integration of IPSecurityCenter PSIM with eFusion from Maxxess Systems, a leader in highly integrated access control systems. The two companies have been collaborating on a major transportation project in the UAE to deliver integrated...

The TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program helps schools enhance security STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, will announce the four winning schools of its $500,000 TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program in the afternoon on Thursday, January 9. The school with the most votes will be awarded a $200,000 grant, while three runners-up will receive grants of $100,000 in STANLEY Security installed products and services to help each f...