Surveillance & Security News for July 2009

The AXIS Q1755 provides the perfect solution for securing areas where greater image detail is required Castleford Tigers RLFC are committed to ensuring that their stadium on matchday is a safe and friendly environment. As such, with the generous help of Axis Communications and White Rose Security Solutions, the club are fitting security cameras in their stadium to ensure that anyone causing trouble at the Jungle can be clearly identified and in turn, make it easier for appropriate action be...

Overland Storage, Inc. appointed Jillian Mansolf as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and MarketingOverland Storage, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVRL) recently announced the appointment of Jillian Mansolf as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. In this position, Mansolf will leverage her extensive sales and channel marketing experience to lead the company's global sales and marketing teams."We are extremely pleased to welcome Jillian to our executive team as the head of worldwide sales a...

With the recent move to out of hours ATM replenishment Concept Smoke Screen have designed and developed the Guardian Smoke Screen and Securi-Dock. Designed in partnership with G4S and under consultation with the Metropolitan Police and Armed Response Units the Guardian trial is in full effect across a number of sites in the UK. The two-part product consists of an ultra portable security-fogging generator that resides with a cash carrier when not in use. On ATM replenishment trips, the def...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, located in California's great Central Valley is installing only IQeye cameras in all its bank branches. To further improve F&M Bank's IP video surveillance program, IQeye511 cameras will be installed in 22 F&M Bank branches, covering lobbies, teller windows, and ATMs. Taking advantage of the IQe...

The contract will ensure better compliance with security guidelines G4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has won the contract to provide a major electronic security protection system to Sutton East Surrey Water. The contract will see G4S install and maintain CNIguard smart sensoring systems at 33 Sutton East Surrey Water service reservoirs across east Surrey, parts of west Sussex, west Kent and south London. The contract recognises G4S's position as...

Pauline Norstrom, Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing of AD Group CCTV specialist AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom, the company's Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing, has received the prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Chairman's Award for Promoting the Industry.The award was presented by Association Chairman, Stuart Lowden, at the BSIA's Annual Lunch held on the 15th July at the London Hilton, Park Lane. It was given in recognition of...

   Analogue and digital resolutions are worlds apart Resolution in an analogue or digital world is similar, but there are some important differences in how it is defined. Phil Doyle, Managing Director (UK & Ireland) of Axis Communications, outlines these key differences. In analogue video, an image consists of lines or TV-lines since analogue video technology is derived from the television industry. In a digital system, an image is made up of square pix...

 VIVOTEK network cameras integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic softwareWith video analytics solutions becoming increasingly important for surveillance applications such as traffic and retailing, VIVOTEK and Agent Video Intelligence Ltd. (Agent Vi) has reached an agreement wherein VIVOTEK network cameras will be integrated with Agent Vi's advanced video analytic software. The integrated solution will enable implementation of Agent Vi's advanced video analytics capabilities on IP...

Visitors of the Road Show enjoyed the informative training and seminarsThe VIVOTEK IP surveillance Road Show in Vietnam and Malaysia has successfully ended in May. People attending the Road Show experienced maximum value from VIVOTEK's latest megapixel solutions, and enjoyed the informative training and seminars, hosted by VIVOTEK's distributors Taitouch in Vietnam and Viewtech in Malaysia.The seminar focused on the advantages of megapixel surveillance. New technologies and products were de...

VIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD camerasVIVOTEK has adopted Nethra's image processor in its latest generation progressive scan CCD cameras, the IP7153/7154 and the IP7253, to achieve premium video quality in surveillance applications."We chose Nethra's processing chip for its ease of integration and its range of video feature set that fits our latest camera technology," said William Ku, Director of Product Marketing Division of...

Julia Morgenstern, new Marketing Manager, Samsung Techwin America - CCTV DivisionSamsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, today announced that Julia Morgenstern has been hired as the new Marketing Manager to handle all marketing efforts in both North America and Latin America. "With the growth of our CCTV Division and the expansion of our product line, it became necessary to add to our management team to help support our marketing progra...

Customers can now become authorised HID on the Desktop partnersAfter the high interest originated during the HID on the Desktop™ launch events in the first half of 2009, HID has developed a certification programme where customers can become an authorised HID on the Desktop partner.The main purpose of this programme, which is conducted via HID Academy, is to ensure that our customers fully understand HID on the Desktop and are qualified to give the best advice to the end-user. In order to a...

Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...

The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change.Said Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...

Identification technology from LEGIC responsible for security within the grounds of the University St. GallenTop-level decision makers from economic, scientific and political spheres came together for the 39th St. Gallen symposium to discuss current economic topics over three days. Besides the World Economic Forum in Davos, this symposium represents one of the most important international economic events with participants from over 70 countries. Identification technology from LEGIC Identsystems...

The extensive range of CCTV equipment offered by Siemens deployed at Preston North End ClubThe challengeProviding effective security for football grounds is a complex task in which closed-circuit television plays a central role. On match days, the major challenges are to ensure crowd safety, to provide early warning of potential problems before they have time to escalate and, wherever possible, to identify potential miscreants before they even enter the ground.Even on non-match days, football gr...

The Dorchester's surveillance security enhanced with Milestone, ACTi and Axis security productsThe challengesThe constant traffic of guests, staff and deliveries demands vigilant attention. High-profile clients like celebrities, diplomats, politicians, royalty, business leaders and society patrons have heightened concerns about their safety. Paparazzi and fans, tourist groups seeing local sights, concerts in the park or demonstrations in the city streets can add more activity for the securi...

HID's technology-focused solutions seminars provide customers and channel with information on HID productsFollowing their 'Customer First' initiatives and in an effort to develop closer relationships with customers, HID has been hosting a series of small events 'solution seminars' across the EMEA region.HID's technology-focused solutions seminars are designed to provide customers and channel partners with the knowledge and expertise they need in order to gain better understanding of HID Glo...

BFi OPTiLAS Ltd welcomes Dave Small to the Security Imaging team as Field Sales EngineerBFi OPTiLAS Ltd is delighted to welcome Dave Small to the Security Imaging team as Field Sales Engineer. His expertise in the field of visible camera capabilities will add strength to the UK sales force."I'm excited to be part of the forward thinking team at BFi OPTiLAS. My role as a field sales engineer in the UK will allow me to help new and existing customers to implement an outstanding security...

The capabilities of OnSSI's Ocularis platform integrated with the Software House C•CURE®9000On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has collaborated with Software House®, a Tyco International company, to integrate the capabilities of OnSSI's Ocularis video-centric PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) platform with the Software House C•CURE® 9000 security and event management  system. The integration of these two technologies provides customers with a...

 Cypress Computer Systems chooses ComNet to develop fiber optic interface for their access control product lineCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, known as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has been selected by Cypress Computer Systems to develop a fiber optic interface to be used with their line of access control and facility management systems. Cypress Computer Systems turned to ComNet due to their reputation for developing a...

VIVOTEK launched new website detailing megapixel surveillance and full range of megapixel network camerasVIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of a website detailing megapixel surveillance and VIVOTEK's full range of megapixel network cameras. This website, featuring VIVOTEK's true megapixel surveillance solutions, provides a comprehensive tool kit to help the public understand the benefits of megapixel surveillance and improve their field knowledge.The VIVOTEK megapixel website is dedi...

HID Global announced a partnership with Select Technologies for strategic IT market developmentHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced a partnership with Select Technologies for strategic IT market development of HID on the Desktop™. This partnership adds values to the physical access control channel portfolio for implementation of the delivery of converged secure identity solutions in the Indian market."HID...

Samsung Techwin announced promotion of Pedro Duarte to V.P. of Sales for the AmericasSamsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, today announced that Pedro Duarte has been promoted to V.P. of Sales for the Americas, including all of North and Latin America. Pedro previously held the position of V.P. of Latin America Sales for Samsung Techwin America. "Pedro's talent, experience, determination, and drive have made him very successful in the...

MULTIEYE HYBRID/NET Software/Recorder were presented in the "GCO control-center"From 25th to 26th June, the second in-house exhibition of the company GCO, distribution partner of artec technologies since 2008, took place in Wevelgem, Belgium. Around 250 qualified visitors from Belgium and the Netherlands presented a wide variety of security products by representatives of the manufacturers and also of GCO in the newly designed "GCO Security Village" in a very at...

Arc Light Project has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation managementThe award winning Arc Light Project, a "state of the art" direct access shelter aiming to address the issue of homelessness in York, has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation management.First set up in 1999 Arc Light has recently moved, with the help of £1.65 million in funding from Central Government (the Housing Corporation and the Department o...

Nedap and Assa Abloy's first "wireless online" solution implemented at MürdterNedap N.V. Security Management has realised a seamless integration of Offline cylinders in its access control system, in corporation with Assa Abloy. The first "wireless online" solution has been implemented at Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH."Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung" is active in the automotive industry as a manufacturer of plastic and met...

 ONVIF companies command a significantly larger slice of the market than PSIA membersIn recent analysis, IMS Research has found that the member companies of the video surveillance standards body ONVIF command a significantly larger slice of the video surveillance equipment market than the member companies of the PSIA standards body.ONVIF member companies command over 40% of worldwide video surveillance market revenues compared with the 25% taken by PSIA member companies. The diffe...

  Safeguards Technology LLC appoints Rob Wheaton as National sales Director for the Video analytics divisionSafeguards Technology LLC, a leading provider of perimeter security solutions, today announced the addition of Rob Wheaton as National Sales Director for the Video Analytics division of the company.Rob comes to Safeguards Technology as a seasoned regional and district sales manager with achievements in new sales generation and territory management in the areas of CCTV, intrusion...

 Temple Security's system division has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sector. Temple has attained Assured Vendor status under the Altius assessment scheme, meeting stringent criteria for excellence in risk management.The Altius vendor assessment service was established to meet the needs of businesses in the retail and hospitality s...