Surveillance & Security News for January 2015

LEGIC IDConnect convinces with its extensive openness and platform independence From January 20 - 22, 2015 LEGIC takes part at Omnicard 2015 in Berlin and presents its latest product in the portfolio!    New service LEGIC IDConnect LEGIC Identsystems Ltd launched in September 2014 its new Trusted Service called LEGIC IDConnect. Thanks to IDConnect, contactless chip-card applications can be brought onto smartphones – simply and securely. In addition to a trust...

Intersec 2015 is expected to play host to a record number of BSIA member companies Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council (Stand: S1-D50) are planning to demonstrate the best of British security innovations and services - from video management software to highly efficient power supplies, dual technology detectors and access control panels - at the forthcoming Intersec 2015 show in Dubai (January 18 - 20), with members keen to expand their presenc...

The integration has 360 Vision Predator HD cameras integrated into Maxxess’ eFusion security management platform Maxxess and 360 Vision Technology showcased new off-the-shelf integration at Intersec 2015 in Dubai that saw Predator HD cameras integrated into Maxxess’ powerful security management platform, eFusion. Built on an open, modular software framework, eFusion gives customers the ability to maximise the value of security investments and the freedom to choose...

IDIS announced Harry Kwon as General Manager for the Middle East and Jamil Alasfar as Regional Sales Manager Building on an already robust commitment to the Middle East and North Africa regions, IDIS announced the appointment of a new General Manager and Regional Sales Manager with dedicated Middle East responsibilities, and touted the opening of the IDIS Middle East headquarters in Dubai’s Silicon Oasis. IDIS made the announcements at Intersec 2015 at the Dubai Internat...

System Galaxy helps maintain awareness of student movement around the facility, and improve overall security At this year’s Intersec trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of student m...

The MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera delivers STELLAR™ Low Light Technology to reduce motion blur Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has added a number of significant features to the company’s popular MegaView® 2 true day/night bullet style megapixel cameras. New features of the MegaView® 2 IP bullet camera being debuted at Intersec 2015 include Arecont Vision’s groundbreaking STELLAR™ (Spatio TEmporal L...

DirectIP offered Sedar a complete end-to-end solution comprising a range of IP cameras IDIS recently announced that Sedar, a leading brand in the world of window fashion and fine furnishings, has rolled out IDIS DirectIP full-HD surveillance across its sales, manufacturing and warehousing operations in the Middle East. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sedar employs 2,500 people serving a multicultural base of middle to high-end income customers. With ambitious...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces a new series of network cameras with remote temperature monitoring capabilities, AXIS Q29 Temperature Alarm Camera Series. With two available lens alternatives and a resolution of 336x256, the cameras allow remote monitoring of critical temperatures at both short and long distances. “Since the launch of Axis’ first thermal security camera, we have had customers requesting network cameras that are also able to indica...

Foxstream has decided to widen its range of products & increase its activity Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015. In order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream has purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014. To increase its activity on the US market With its innovative technology, Foxstream has decided to widen its range of product...

IriTech, a leading iris based identity management technology solutions company has developed a new technology to effectively capture and process iris images under direct sunlight of over 100,000 lux – a move it claimed will boost iris recognition technology’s convergence with the various industries such as the mobile device, wearables and automobile. Until now, one of the biggest impediment for the iris recognition industry to take the technology mainstream was capturing a clean iri...

Mission 500, the security industry-based non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of children in crisis, has launched the Mission 500 #ShowOrange initiative aimed specifically at providing aid to children in need here in the U.S. To join in, participants wear or pose with something orange – an article of clothing, accessory, etc. – on any Friday. Then they simply take a selfie and submit it to info@mission500.org to be posted on Mission 500’s #ShowOrange gallery o...

Advanced Technology Video (ATV) a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions announces the release of its new IP mini vandal dome camera. The IPMV2FI is the newest addition to the ATV IP Series product line. The fully featured 2MP IPMV2FI is equipped with a 3.7mm wide angle fixed lens, a 1/2.8” progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor and True Day/Night. It delivers triple video streams simultaneously at 30-ips at 1080p using H.264 compression and supports a Micro-SD memory card...

Advanced Technology Video (ATV) a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions, announces the release of three new IP cameras to the ATV IP Series product line. The IPVD2TI vandal dome, IPFD2TI fixed dome and the IPB2TI bullet cameras provide a new 3.5-16mm Varifocal-Auto Iris Lens to the budget-friendly family, along with the existing True Day/Night functionality and progressive scanning. These models provide high quality video with 2MP Full HD resolution and deliver triple vide...

Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dennis Fong to the position of vice president of investor relations, effective immediately. Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with the in...

The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ software, video, lock, card, and reader integrations Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has upgraded the company website in a complete redesign which is now available at www.ooaccesscontrol.com. The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ award-winning, open-architecture DNA Fusion access control software; Mercury Security true open hardware platform p...

Samsung's SNP-5300H 1.3 Megapixel IP network PTZ dome cameras have also been installed at the power plant Samsung Techwin has provided a video surveillance solution for a major thermal power plant in Turkey. The Çelikler Seyitömer thermal power plant is playing an important role in helping Turkey implement a strategic energy plan which will see it less dependent on the importation of natural gas by utilisation of its own natural resources. Located in Kütahya...

Jeff Mueller joins as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell joins as Director of Business Development Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced recently the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development. Thomas Carnevale, Founder and CEO of Sentry360 explains, “2014 was a year of reinvestment in our company to achieve our future go...

The market is forecast to almost double in size between 2013 and 2018 The Indian market for video surveillance equipment exceeded $300 million for the first time in 2013 and is forecast to grow at an increasing rate over the next five years. This is according to a recently published report by IHS Inc. entitled “The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment”. Much of the market growth is forecast to come from increased government spending. In June 201...

The collaboration brings together SVN with eFusion to deliver an integrated platform for managing access points SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.-based, global corporation recognised for its award-winning security software, recently announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deli...

Unscrupulous companies reversing positive steps made by security industry to remove stigma of being known as "trunk slammers" ABC news report reaffirms need for industry action For the businesses that make up the electronic security industry, it’s an issue that undermines all the progress we have made to date. It’s deceptive door-to-door sales tactics, and it’s still having an impact on the alarm industry. It affects the entire industry – from lar...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices are now compatible with all DIGIEVER NVRs, providing a stable backup and storage solution for DIGIEVER NVR users. ASUSTOR NAS provides cross-platform file sharing, suitable for hybrid enterprise environments and comes built-in with the ADM operating system which offers an intuitive user experience that easily integrates with existing IT environments, providing IT professionals w...

Security Products from Siemens has introduced a range of innovative IP Bullet Cameras. Available in two variants – CCPW3025-IR (3MP version) and CCPW5025-IR (5MP version) – these best in class devices feature industry leading image resolution and quality to deliver the clearest possible images in a stylish and user-friendly design, both day and night. Suitable for use indoors or outdoors, installing these IP Bullet Cameras is simple – just mount with a bracket that offers a ch...

What lessons, if any, are there to be learned from the recent attacks in Paris? Recent events in Paris highlight the deadly and changing face of terrorism in 2015. Two gunmen armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles attacked the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on 7 January, killing 12 people in all, including eight Charlie Hebdo employees and two national police officers. Two days later, the terrorism continued with a hostage crisis at a printing firm at Dammartin-en-G...

Gallagher’s perimeter security solutions include the K20 Tensioner Link System and Z10 Tension Sensor Gallagher – an international leader in access control and security systems technology – are previewing the latest releases in their extensive product portfolio at security show: Intersec Dubai, from 18 - 20 January 2015.  “Intersec Dubai provides a great opportunity for people to be able to see our product in operation and talk to our team about t...

Portal Plus is an advanced access control system for proximity, coded access and bio access devices Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the Portal Plus range from Videx Security. Videx has been manufacturing and supplying door entry systems for almost 30 years and, under the agreement, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide Portal Plus which is an advanced access co...

VIVOTEK is committed to delivering high quality products and surveillance solutions VIVOTEK is honoured to announce that its four new network camera products - the ultra mini fixed dome network camera FD8168; the ultra-mini bullet network camera IB8168; the IR fisheye network camera FE8181V; and the Split-type Camera System VC8201 - have been endowed the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Award. Selected from among 1,155 products, VIVOTEK is extremely proud to be among those recognised wi...

The Panomera® Effect book deals with aspects such as depth of field, picture quality, low light and dynamic range The well-known Australian author, inventor and video surveillance technology expert Vlado Damjanovski has written a book about Dallmeier’s Panomera® multifocal sensor technology. In his book “The Panomera® Effect: A new camera technology by Dallmeier” Vlado Damjanovski discusses, among other topics, the concept of the multifocal senso...

Ezitracker has a host of features that will directly appeal to security companies Ezitracker(formerly Panztel), the UK’s leading remote workforce management service, have embarked on a major business drive aimed at specialist security companies and facilities management providers that offer security services. Already adopted by many of the UK’s biggest employers of field based staff, Ezitracker has been specially configured to offer specific, tailored benefits to...

Suffice it to say 2014 was a pivotal year for the majority of alarm dealers and installers. Many have had to change their way of thinking and their method of doing business, while adapting to ever-changing technology. But those who continue to reinvent their go-to-market model prove that the integration business is the place to be – and there’s money to be made, albeit it not in simply installing boxes and hardware. In fact, that mind-set changed several years ago, and...

The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) awarded Nottingham-based Octavian with 157 points - an increase of 25 points on last year’s score Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has once again been ranked in the top 5% of UK businesses following its annual Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) audit. The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which is responsible for regulating the private security industry, awarded Nottingham-based...