Surveillance & Security News for July 2007

Fixed focal length lenses from SENKOADL have been installed recently in a major traffic observation exercise being conducted by Edinburgh City Council. The 2/3" format lenses are 35mm and 50mm models that are being used predominantly from USB board cameras.  Over 50 of the lenses have been deployed.  The camera/lens assemblies are mounted on traffic light poles at major roads leading in and out of the city with images being recorded digitally for review by Council traffic managers...

  Axis network cameras  installed in the Durant, Broken Bow and Pocola casino locationsAxis Communications recently announced that more than 300 of the company's network cameras have been installed in three casinos owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  The Axis network cameras will be used in conjunction with the Universal Video Management System (UVMS) solution from Petards, Inc., a developer of advanced video surveillance systems and one of the leading security supplier...

March Networks™, a leading provider of IP-based video surveillance solutions, recently announced that a progressive financial services institution in Latin America has standardised on the company's digital video software and systems for deployment across more than 350 retail banking locations.  The company expects the systems to be deployed across all locations during the first quarter of its current fiscal year.The financial institution's banking branches are located wit...

Innovative IP-based CCTV technology is at the heart of a new contract worth £140,000 recently awarded to Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems, by DTZ, managing agents on behalf of PRUPIM, one of Europe's largest real estate investment companies.  This new security system is being installed by Siemens at The Heights in Weybridge, UK a prestigious campus-style business park development on the site of the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit.Exeter based consultants, Pe...

Now in its fifth consecutive year, Norbain LIVE offers anybody involved in the specification, procurement, or day-to-day use of electronic security equipment a unique opportunity to get hands-on with the latest advancements in electronic security.  Over 25 main industry players are exhibiting at what promises to be the most important event of its type this year.Access Control is one of the fastest growing areas of the modern security industry and sees a huge range of solutions entering the...

LILIN, one of the World's largest CCTV manufacturers, recently revealed a new demonstration room at their UK head office.Incorporating the new corporate identity, the demonstration room reinforces LILIN's commitment to continuous technological development with the showcasing of cutting edge products.The demonstration room provides the capability to view cameras and digital video recorders on CRT's, LCD's and projection screens.  This is further enhanced by network and b...

AMG Real-time CCTV Transmission System will cover new residential buildings at Downtown Burj Dubai.AMG Systems announces that it has been contracted by Specialised & Interactive Systems L.L.C. (SIS) in the UAE to supply its innovative fibre optic transmission system, Guardian-Lite 4600, for the security & surveillance system of the new residential area at Downtown Burj Dubai.Initially, AMG will supply CCTV transmission systems for 13 new buildings and a further 13 buildings being built l...

Industry veteran leads development of secure identity products and servicesHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Scott Guthery has joined the company in the role of System Architect, in charge of leading the formulation and development of secure identity-based products and services.  In this newly created position, he will report to Dr. Tam Hulusi, executive vice president, HID Global. Dr. Guthery's hi...

Pelco is pleased to announce that Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has awarded Pelco the 2007 Company of the Year Award in the North American video surveillance market.  Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence within its industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, Pelco was chosen for this award due to its status as the premier manufacturer in the video surveillance market and its ability to increase revenues at a very str...

The Web Broadcast Corporation is using Derwent's infrared illuminators to enable live webcam broadcasts of some of Britain's most elusive nocturnal animals.  Red squirrels, pine martins and badgers are among the species filmed in the dead of night in their wild habitats, and broadcast live on http://www.wildlifetv.co.uk, thanks to Derwent IR. The Web Broadcasting Corporation streams real-time live video from all over the world, for both educational and entertainment viewing.  The compa...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and AZS System AG, one of the major companies supplying comprehensive and complex solutions in the fields of personnel management, time recording, access control and safety technology, have recently signed a licence partnership.  AZS already has experience of LEGIC all-in-one card technology, and the deal means that it now has direct access to the technical ex...

Robert Pether of security integrator Touchstone Electronics has been presented with a 32" Sanyo HD ready LCD Television, following a prize draw on Computar/Ganz stand at IFSEC.Touchstone - which has offices in Bicester, Poyle and Crawley - was one of more than 400 new customers entered into the draw.  The company is a leading provider of turnkey integrated electronic security systems for a wide range of customers in both the private and public sectors.The prize was presented this month...

IdentiSys, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the assets and ongoing business operations of 4Site Systems, Inc., a provider of efficient workflow solutions for both standard and custom digital scanning, variable printing, finishing and mailing applications.  Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.Founded in 2000, 4Site Systems, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that specialises in the sale and integration of software, hardware and equipment used for the storage and delive...

ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, is set to significantly enhance its retail loss prevention and management offerings in the UK by adding new business intelligence applications to its existing suite of solutions.  This enhanced data analytics capability follows the acquisition earlier this year of USA-based company Retail Expert, Inc. by ADT's parent company Tyco Fire & Security. Founded in 1996, Retail Expert has been helping customers such as To...

Britain's biggest tile retailer, Topps Tiles, has adopted Europe's fastest growing IP alarm transmission and monitoring system.  The specialist supplier of ceramic tiles, wood flooring and related products is protecting its national network of stores with the Iris alarms-over-IP system from Chiron Security Communications.Joining fellow High Street retailers Halfords and Thomas Cook in their own decision to upgrade to Iris, Topps Tiles has already equipped over 100 of its 274 branches around...

Open Options, a provider of access control solutions, has integrated Milestone open platform IP video management software for a total security offering that is scalable to any size installation.The security industry is waking up to the many advantages of IT technology, and open architecture allows integration of once-disparate systems into efficient and effective solutions.  Open Options is on the forefront of this trend with an integration between their NPower DNA™ access control and...

An auction held during Vicon's annual Golf Day saw over £2500 raised for charity.  Players who enjoyed 27 holes of golf at Cuddington Golf Course in Surrey on 5th July were then given the opportunity to bid for a variety of donated prizes during the awards dinner.The money raised will be shared by the Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer Trust and the Children's Trust in Tadworth."There was some impressive golf played," said Mel Hatchard, Vicon's Deputy Managing Director.  &qu...

Dorset-based security installer Secure Alarms is using the new Ganz C-Allview high speed PTZ domes in a number of high security coastal sites."The cameras offer important advantages over traditional domes," says Secure Alarms engineer-supervisor Rob Cutler, "including their built-in wipers.""The wipers are a huge bonus for the locations where we are using them, as the wet conditions can be a real problem. The models also stand up well to the corrosive coastal atmosphere....

Bewator has announced availability of a new catalogue, which provides details of all Bewator and Siemens branded security products. The combination of access control, CCTV and intruder products makes this the most comprehensive security catalogue available on the UK market.As well as pricing details, the catalogue includes technical product specifications, which will be invaluable to installers and specifiers alike.   According to Alistair Enser, sales and marketing director for B...

In large public sports venues where emotionally charged crowds gather, there can be civil disorder, especially with intoxicated people and over-zealous fans.  The Charles Koch Arena at Wichita State University has more than 10,000 seats, and regularly draws full capacity crowds from both the university and the surrounding community.  The mix of campus and urban area also has the potential to involve more risk of assaults or theft.  The campus police wanted to ensure the best safet...

A growing concern for authorities across the UK is how to clamp down on underage drinking and general youth nuisance, particularly during the school holidays, when boredom can lead some individuals to drift towards anti-social behaviour and petty crime, which can have a detrimental impact on their lives and that of the whole community. As a result of an escalation in this type of behaviour we are starting to see multi-agency Safer Neighbourhood Teams turning to high profile CCTV equipped patrol...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced that it has hired William Savage as the new Vice President of Operations.William Savage comes to Brivo from AMAG Technology/Group4, where he was Vice President of Technical Operations, overseeing all technical services for the security management systems manufacturer.  Prior to that, Mr. Savage was with Pelco, where he held the position of Global Manager, Technical Services, o...

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) remains committed to protecting people, property and information with top-quality solutions as they announce a technology update to its Symmetry Security Management System (SMS).  Symmetry SMS combines all of the requirements needed for building security including access control, video management, alarm management, identity management, visitor management, and command and control into a single deeply integrated security management system for any size organisation....

Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver is a public transportation district that provides transit services to 8 counties and 44 municipalities, with 85 million annual passenger trips aboard light rail, bus, access-a-Ride and call-n-Ride services.  With 1300 buses, 16 miles of light rail and another 19 miles to be added within a year, the RTD's Treasury handles millions of dollars in collected transit fees per year.The Treasury is secured by a "man-trap" with a Lenel c...

The Challenge The company provides specialist aviation services to regional airlines, business and commercial aviation companies, including fuelling, ground handling, maintenance and fuel purchasing.  The operation manages in excess of 13,000 air traffic movements annually - comprehensive and reliable security is therefore a major requirement. Martin Gould of system installers CAMS Fire & Security PLC explains: "The new aviation hangar has allowed the flight support operator to meet i...

Motorised zoom lenses from Rainbow have been installed at Bogotá Airport, Colombia.  The 15-300mm units were selected for the quality of their telephoto performance, compact size and ability to operate amid high levels of dust and fumes. The lenses are allowing air traffic control and security staff to follow vehicle and passenger movement on aprons and runways as well as monitoring for intrusion through the perimeter fence.  In several sectors the Rainbow units are being used...

The reality of our vulnerability after the terrorist attacks on America and more recently in London caused people to rethink the safety of travel.  Since then the airline industry and airport authorities have implemented radical changes to ensure everybody's safety.The job of Mr. Huw Davies, Head of Security at Bristol International Airport, has become more important than ever, as he is responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day.  Bristol International Airport is the S...

NIAR uses IP video as a powerful monitoring tool in aviation testing - saving time, night staffing needs, and physical risks to personnel."I appreciate the Milestone-Axis IP video surveillance solution because it is a 300% improvement on the visual monitoring capabilities in our work.  The off-shift test monitoring is the number one usage for us.  It can also be dangerous for the operators when they are looking at windshields or fuselage under pressure.  So instead of risking...

"Due to heightened security measures..." This, sadly, is becoming an all too familiar announcement at airports, train stations, ports and harbours all over the world.  In light of recent events in Glasgow and London authorities are forced to take an even closer look at the systems providing security and safety for the passengers and workers within the airport terminals.  A very good example of ensuring passenger safety using the latest technology in high resolution digital imaging wi...

Keflavík International Airport, Iceland has chosen the CEM AC2000 access control system to provide advanced security management.  The airport awarded the contract to approved CEM reseller, Securitas HF.  Keflavík is the main international airport for Iceland and required a highly secure and reliable solution that could be customised to meet their specific environment."As the only supplier of airport-tailored access control solutions, the CEM AC2000 system was ideal for K...