Surveillance & Security News for January 2015

The AW-GEV-264A series adopts a unique graphic management approach VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of its AW-GEV-264A series, the world’s first L2 PoE Gigabit switches with IP surveillance management functions. The AW-GEV-264A series, referred to as the VivoCam PoE switch, is a 24-port managed L2 PoE Gigabit switch. In addition to comprehensive features of a L2 PoE Gigabit switch, the AW-GEV-264A is easy to manage, configure, and monitor VIVOTEK IP cameras, vid...

The versatile Hikvision WiFi NVR allows automatic IP camera connection and video recording without any interference Hikvision, the global leader of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, reveals the new generation DS-7108NI-E1/V/W WiFi Router NVR, in an expansion of the company’s highly trusted Easy IP line-up. The versatile WiFi NVR, which will be included in Hikvision’s display at its INTERSEC booth, provides the most convenient way yet to set up a...

The implementation of security robots does not act as a replacement for human workers or lead to job cuts Flourishing and rapidly evolving, the security industry is well suited to adopting new technologies. Companies are increasingly active in looking for advanced methods to protect their high-value goods. To meet this demand, all kinds of innovations have been developed to overcome existing limitations and thereby optimise the work of security professionals. Surveillance cam...

The new office will provide a base chiefly for sales and engineering operations Following a very successful period of growth, leading IP video specialist integrator and services provider, NW Systems, has opened a new London office just as the New Year is starting. Robert Kidd will be office manager of the new office as well as sales manager for the South of England. NW Systems plans to recruit four more people to staff this new office during 2015. The office will provide a ba...

Paul is the latest member to join DVS in a recent surge of recruitment UK based security Distribution Company, DVS Limited have been taking on new members of staff to accommodate their rapid level of growth. Their most recent recruit is Paul Jones who has been employed as an area manager. Paul has worked in the security industry since 1997, previously working for Norbain, NUUO Inc and Dedicated Micros Ltd, Paul is taking a broad knowledge of the industry to his role at DVS wh...

The Airport Swinglane self-service boarding gate's design is more suitable for the Chinese market Royal Boon Edam recently announced that they have won the order for the installation of their Airport Swinglane self-boarding security lane at Xiamen International Airport in China. This project will be the first self-boarding project in China which is not installed as part of a pilot program. Xiamen Airport is one of the busiest airports in China with nearly 20 million passenger...

The project not only involves many cities in Brazil but also uses more than 20,000 units of analogue cameras Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China collaborated with Banco do Brasil S.A. (Bank of Brazil) for upgrading DVRs and analogue cameras in its bank security system. The project not only involves many cities in Brazil but also uses more than 20,000 units of analogue cameras and 1,500 unit...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the ability to set up and manage failover on exacqVision servers with exacqVision 6.6 and Enterprise System Manager (ESM) version 3.0, a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision Enterprise networked video recorders (NVRs). The new exacqVision version 6.6 VMS (video management system) also includes updates to the views and event monitoring features in exacqVision, faster searching with the Exacq mobile a...

Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is announcing availability of the AQE Series of power supplies focused on Power over Ethernet (PoE). The product line includes Injectors, Extractors and Rack Mount Injectors. Bringing data and power together, the AQE15 and AQE30 are single port PoE MidSpan Injectors designed to power PoE devices such as PoE access control door controllers, DC IP cameras and other PoE equipment from a non-PoE source. These injectors operate from low voltage 24 VAC/24...

AlliedBarton was selected based on criteria that included having a formal leadership process in place AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2015 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category for the second consecutive year. "A successful leadership program is an essential part of operational excellence," said Bill Whitmore, Chairman and CEO, AlliedBa...

The Interlogix ZeroWire system is designed to support a variety of devices to heighten security Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is showcasing its new ZeroWire system at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. ZeroWire, a self-contained, wireless security and lifestyle enhancement system, features a built-in Web server and offers simple installation and complete system control for homes. Interlogix is part of UTC Building &...

Background When the Senior Executives at Birmingham Airport were laying out plans to increase passenger numbers and improve operational efficiency, it became clear that the existing system and infrastructure would be unable to meet these demands. With six separate control rooms spread across the airport already, further growth would make it difficult to co-ordinate security efficiently. The decision was made to streamline security operations, with a single control room monitoring the entire a...

The recent release of the IP 2000, IP 4000 and IP 5000 camera families from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. creates a comprehensive portfolio of IP cameras that make it easy for small and medium-sized organisations to set up professional surveillance solutions. With these cost-effective cameras, Bosch raises the bar and sets new standards in security and data management for everyday surveillance situations, including schools, hospitality sites, retail shops, commercial buildings and more. The IP 5...

There have been a number of developments in the last year which have impacted the security industry in one way or another.  As we begin a new year, we thought we'd ask our panellists to reflect back on 2014 and tell us what changes they think have made the largest impact in their areas of expertise within the security industry.

Video cameras are great tools for security at airports, but increasingly cameras are offering operational benefits, too. Anthony Incorvati, business development manager, critical infrastructure and transportation, Axis Communications, says cameras at airports today are often used for operations rather than (or in addition to) security. For example, cameras mounted at departure gates are not installed for security but rather for operations and maintenance, as a tool to help airlines...

Are network switches really designed for IP video security? The simple answer is no. As video security migrated to IP, a major concern for video security personal was the future of their positions in regard to system specification and control. After all, networks are networks, and they are under the control of IT directors. However, as transition occurred and the demands of IP video security grew, it became apparent that database networks don’t directly translate into IP vid...

NICE Suspect Search can be used to aid investigations in a number of time-critical scenarios NICE recently announced that the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), the largest U.S. Department of Defense Level I Trauma and Burn Research Center, is in the process of deploying the NICE Suspect Search video analytics solution. This will enable personnel to track and locate missing patients or suspicious persons during time-critical scenarios to help ensure ongoing security...

Interpol World will address rising demands for technology to meet real global security challenges Organisers of Interpol invite participants to be accredited for INTERPOL World, taking place from 14 – 16 April 2015 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. INTERPOL World is a new event owned by INTERPOL and supported by the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs that will showcase innovation, potential and joint achievements among public and private sectors in...

WatchLock enables geofence parameters to notify if equipment leaves or enters predefined locations As one of the Midland’s largest privately owned construction and development companies William Davis works in a range of market sectors to deliver high quality properties. With expensive equipment recently stolen from site, to the value of circa £20,000, security managers contacted local Mul-T-Lock dealer Charnwood Lock & Key to source a locking solution that wou...

The University selected SafeZone to reduce costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations CriticalArc recenlty announced that Northumbria University has rolled out its revolutionary distributed command and control solution, SafeZone™. The University selected SafeZone to enhance staff and student safety while reducing costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations across its six campuses. Through unparalleled situational...

World’s top ten commercial security providers will be exhibiting at the three-day event Strong demand for access control systems in the Middle East and Africa has paved the way for the world’s leading commercial security providers to ring in the New Year with their latest solutions when the 17th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai this month. Worth US$200 million in 2014, the MEA access control market is estimated to grow 15 per cent annually up to 2018, when it wi...

Every Hikvision DVR is now compatible with CCTV Sentry and provides information on camera Hikvision is expanding the opportunities for comprehensive CCTV system checks through a unique partnership with EMCS, one of the UK’s largest independent monitoring stations. EMCS will use their CCTV Sentry software to proactively monitor every customers’ CCTV system, not just those that traditionally opt for a monitored solution, and send an email if any problem is detected a...

Netatmo, an innovation company developing consumer electronics for a better and connected lifestyle, unveils Welcome - the first smart home camera featuring revolutionary face recognition technology that recognises each family member. Welcome sends the names of the people it sees to the user’s smartphone. The camera also notifies users when it detects an unknown face. Welcome won 4 awards at the renowned “2015 CES Innovations Awards” in the following categories: “Smart...

Moxa, Inc., the world's only IRIS-certified manufacturer of IP-based, railway-rugged communications solutions, has launched an intelligent inter-consist redundancy solution that allows train operators for the first time to rearrange train cars at will, without needing to reconfigure the on-board Ethernet switches inside each car. Based on Moxa's DRC (Dynamic Ring Coupling) technology and supported by its ToughNet EN 50155 managed Ethernet switches, the new solution automatically reconfigures on-...

The GoControl line focuses on high consumer interest smart home categories Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company and a leader in the security and home control markets, recently announced a full line of GoControl® branded DIY oriented smart home products for both retail and installer channels. Based on proven technologies and standard protocols like Z-Wave® and Wi-Fi, several of the products were successfully test marketed in 2014 and the full family...

This achievement represents the company’s strong commitment to the Canadian market Hikvision®, the world’s leading supplier of innovative and award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, has established Hikvision Canada Inc., which will focus on the video surveillance market in Canada. This achievement represents the company’s strong commitment to the Canadian market and speaks to its rapid growth in Canada, North America, and across the globe...

Johnson will serve as a Class B director The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has announced the elections of two new members to its board of directors: Jon Evans, president and CEO of Atlantic Community Bankers Bank of Camp Hill, PA, and Carol J. Johnson, president and COO of AlliedBarton Security Services of Conshohocken, PA. Evans's three-year term begins in January 2015. Johnson will fill an unexpired term that ends in 2015 before she begins a three-year term in January...

Hikvision solutions met and exceeded the organisation’s diverse set of security needs Hikvision, the global leader of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, partnered with ASG Security - a leading security dealer and installer in the United States, and their customer Texans Can, an open public charter school, to help provide high-quality education for students who have previously struggled in a high school setting. Hikvision solutions met and exceeded the...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with a way to protect their card-based systems from skimming, eavesdropping and relay attacks. Skimming occurs when the attacker uses an unauthorised reader to access information on the unsuspecting victim's RFID card or tag without consent. From that point on, the attacker can control when and whe...

Arens participated in Viscount’s latest funding round and joins as designated board member Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced recently the addition of Geoffrey W. Arens to its Board of Directors. Mr. Arens participated in Viscount’s latest funding round and joins as the designated board member appointed by the company’s Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock Holder, One East Capital. Mr. Arens...