Surveillance & Security News for January 2015

The Palace upgraded a part of analog cameras with Dahua HD IP cameras and added more units for increased security Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China successfully secured Brazil’s Presidential Palace. The Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasília which built in 1960. It is a solemn and sac...

Mahfouz will help shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee representatives Tyco Security Products announced recently that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers. The Smart Card Allianc...

Security cameras can earn a return on investment (ROI) that goes beyond security Today’s security camera technology can help speed entrance screening and provide video under very low light conditions. In each case, security cameras can earn a return on investment (ROI) that goes beyond security. One difference between today’s security cameras and older generations of camera technology is something called wide dynamic range or WDR. It is a feature that enables a ca...

TDSi sponsored the "Speedwell" team due to involvement of Rachel Little, daughter of Greg Little, Sales Support & Estimator at the company Pupils from Parkstone Grammar School in Poole have taken part in the final of the Greenpower scheme, which was held at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, with the help of sponsorship from local integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi and technical assistance from engineers at Siemens in Poole. The school put forward two ba...

Bullet-resistant booths can be specified as Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, with 4 providing the highest level of resistance Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that no bullets penetrated a Delta bullet-proof guard booth in a downtown Austin shooting. Early in the morning of November 28 (2014), a gunman started shooting up the recently opened federal courthouse, the Mexica...

By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion The global market for video surveillance equipment was worth an estimated $15.0 billion by the end of 2014, up from $13.5 billion in 2013. By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion, as shown in the attached figure, equivalent to a five-year compound annual growth rate of 12 percent. “The year 2014 has been one of the most interesting—and disruptive—in recent memory for both...

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America recently announced the immediate availability of its new i-PRO ULTRA 360 panoramic indoor (WV-SFN480) and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal-resistant (WV-SFV481) fixed dome 360-degree cameras offering ultra-high resolution, ultra-sensitivity, ultra-intelligence and ultra-toughness. The WV-SFN480 and WV-SFV481 are the first of a series of models based on Panasonic’s new, ground-breaking 12 megapixel sensor and 4K ULTRA HD engine....

Among the speakers was Jon Laws, who shared his knowledge on how to extend life of an existing analogue system Leading security professionals recently attended an Education Information Day held at Tavcom's training centre in Bishops Waltham. The 50 plus delegates representing industry associations, institutions, local authorities, police and principle industry employers, were treated to a series of presentations on a diverse range of subjects including analytics, forensics, c...

Dave has been at the BSIA since 2006 and has responsibility for delivering technical requirements of the electronic sections of the BSIA The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wilkinson to the position of Director of Technical Services. Promoted from the position of Technical Manager after eight years with the Association, Dave will assume his new role on 13th February 2015. The announcement follows the resignation of...

Access control and alarm worlds are going digital and plugging into the network Open tech standards are integrating diverse security technology systems — and security people — into the corporate mainstream The digital technology revolution has begun to course through the public and private worlds of government and commerce, replacing old analogue technology. Chief among the many benefits of digital over analogue is the ability to integrate diverse technologies...

Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, introduces a new series of high isolation switch mode transformers that come in a standard SMT package. Pulse Electronics' PH9185 series provides a reinforced insulation power supply that's compatible with the MAXIM™ MAX253 to power RS-485/RS-232 transceivers. The transformers operate in a fixed duty cycle push-pull topology that delivers lower power (up to 3W) from a low voltage source and a working voltage up to...

The new patent marks a significant advance in how access control systems can provide value during an emergency Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, has been awarded its third U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s already strong intellectual property foundation. U.S. Patent 8907763 B2 outlines the system and method for mustering individuals during an emergency using mobile devices. Mu...

With the networked Milestone XProtect® VMS, individual municipalities control their own security monitoring Open platform IP video management software (VMS) from world-leading provider Milestone Systems is improving safety and public services in eight cities around Minnesota’s largest metropolis. Minneapolis/St. Paul is the most populous area in the state with a sprawl of more than 3,000,000 people. Eight cities here covering more than 200 square miles have formed a...

Right after the Paris terrorist attacks, a headline I read throughout the media asked: “Did intelligence services drop the ball?” The question has a familiar ring, and you’ll find variations on it throughout the last and present centuries concerning events that range from presidential assassinations to 9/11, 7/7 in London and the 2008 Mumbai bombings. But physical security, rather than information gathering, is our scope here. From the moment I saw thermal imagin...

The HLC-95CL 3MP IP camera possesses superior WDR technique and D/N switch function with IR-cut filter inside The 15th International Exhibition for Electronic Security was held on 18th – 20th April, 2012. Over five hundred security system suppliers and more than twenty thousand visitors were attracted to this exhibition. The organisers also invited experts and visitors to vote for remarkable products in the “Camera Excellence Award", "DVR/NVR Excellence Award", and...

Hunt Electronic introduces the new IP camera model in 2012. HLC-95CT features the 1/3" CMOS Sensor which can achieve 3Megapixel resolution. With removable IR-cut Filter, true Day & Night function helps capturing detailed images in the dark environment. Besides, the application of WDR technique provides distinct images even there's sharp contrast in the view. This IP camera also supports iPhone/Android/Mac remote monitoring. The pre/ post alarm recording can be triggered by motion detection...

Hunt Electronic is launching its latest offering, the GD series 2 megapixel (1080P) PoE IP camera, completing the company's line for outdoor applications. The GD series include the following models - HLC-79GD, HLC-81GD and HLC-1NGD. Hunt GD family features 2 megapixel (1080P Full HD) resolution with excellent Sony solution. Also, it supports True WDR, for dealing better with high-contrast environments in comparison with Digital WDR. The GD series built-in intelligent functions include - face...

The recent terrorist acts in Paris defy any understanding or explanation. The events represent a level of mayhem that defies easy answers, emblematic of a global security threat that demands a unified, worldwide response way beyond what is achievable by any combination of technology gadgets. Simply put, the problem is not our industry’s to solve. It’s bigger than we are. Still, such events haunt the people in our market – dedicated as we are to protecting people, facilities and...

Over eight SNV-6084R 2MP full HD network dome cameras were installed at key locations throughout the arena Europe’s largest indoor trampoline arena is taking advantage of the latest advances in video surveillance technology to ensure that it is able to retrieve high definition video evidence of any incidents up to three years after they have occurred. Visitors to Jump Nation, which is located at Trafford Park, Manchester, have the opportunity to enjoy 139 trampolines wh...

VIVOTEK brought Sido Muncul’s total surveillance system into a new era of functionality and stability Sido Muncul is one of Indonesia’s leading producers of Jamu (an herbal health drink) as well as a wide range of other health products. From the humble beginnings of a small household business in 1940, Sido Muncul has grown steadily to become a key provider of herbal health products while constantly striving to provide only the highest quality nutritional supplement...

The move will allow a wide range of sectors to witness at first hand the state-of-the-art products which can help them Control room video wall and audio visual experts eyevis UK have launched two national demonstration venues so potential customers can see their ground-breaking technology in action. The move will allow a wide range of sectors, including CCTV, security and traffic control to witness at first hand the state-of-the-art products which can help them. The venues,...

Wireless access control from Aperio, SMARTair and CLIQ will take centre-stage at the event The global leader in door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY, will be exhibiting the latest wireless access control innovations from Aperio®, SMARTair™ and CLIQ® in Hall 2, Stand G12 at Intersec Dubai 2015. Chris Bone, Vice President Access Control Solutions at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, says: “The key advantage of wireless access products is that they allow you to get farther into...

With the new Xtralis technology available, police central stations can view live video and audio at the incident scene Xtralis recently announced they are working in cooperation with the London City Police in exploring technology solutions that will allow live transmission of video and audio from central monitoring locations of police vehicles and officer-worn vests so that tactical decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently to respond to threats around London. Traditi...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of device networking and industrial communication products and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial PoE+ networking infrastructure family with the LMP-0501 and LMP-0501-24 series. Antaira Technologies’ LMP-0501 and LMP-0501-24 series is a 5-port industrial PoE+ managed Ethernet switch, with 48-55VDC high voltage power input (LMP-0501) and 12-36VDC low voltage power input with a built-in voltage booster (LMP-05...

Digital Watchdog (DW™), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces the release of its new VMAX960H CORE™ analogue recorder. The VMAX960H CORE is an advanced H.264 embedded digital video recorder that records real-time at 960H Resolution. This DVR offers the unparalleled image quality of the VMAX960H at an affordable cost for small and mid-size applications. The VMAX960H CORE is the latest addition to our line of high qual...

SoleraTec LLC, provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, has released the PHOENIX RSM video surveillance management software solution for Oracle Solaris 11 operating system on the SPARC processor.  Currently available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux operating systems, PHOENIX RSM now provides organisations that require uninterrupted operation of their video surveillance infrastructure with access to a high-performance and highly-reliable, secure compu...

Milestone XProtect® VMS used to monitor and record all daily activity in Taminco US manufacturing facilities Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management technology is helping Taminco USA to manage employee safety and to uphold federal regulations for the production and transportation of hazardous materials. Taminco manufactures compounds and solutions for agricultural, personal and home care, energy and water treatment chemicals. To research and develop the...

The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket payments Many cities globally continue to become more congested, driving increased investment into off-street parking facilities. In recent years, automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and software have started to be used as part of the overall solution which also includes barriers, payment machines, and loop detectors. The main use of ANPR equipment is to alleviate issues related to ticket pay...

The SafeZone system allows security or first aid personnel to pinpoint the location where help is needed The University of York launched CriticalArc’s SafeZone on the 8th January to provide round-the-clock safety reassurance to students and staff. York is the first University in the Russell Group to roll out the simple-to-use, free application designed to help those on campus to summon security or safety assistance via their mobile phones. The SafeZone system allows sec...

Automatic Systems will also showcase its SlimLane range of speed gates and ParkPlus parking barriers at the event Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, will be exhibiting at the upcoming INTERSEC 2015 show to be held in Dubai, UAE, on January 18-20, 2015. INTERSEC is the largest and most international trade fair for security & safety in the world. At INTERSEC 2015, Automatic Systems will be showcasing its enlarged range of tripod...