Surveillance & Security News for July 2009

Alex Graham is the the Chubb Security Apprentice of the YearChubb Security has recognised the skills and commitment of two of its apprentices at its annual awards with Alex Graham and Carl Greenacre earning the Chubb Security and Chubb Integrated Technologies Apprentice of the Year titles respectively. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Alex joined Chubb's apprentice scheme from school in September 2005, working in the company's Coventry branch...

 Mayflex conducts two new free of charge training courses for its customers in conjunction with C-NetMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has introduced two new free of charge training courses for its customer base. The CCTV over IP networking courses are being held from September onwards at Mayflex's headquarters in Birmingham. The courses are being held in conjunction with C-Net. Mayflex has partnered with C-Net for a number of...

 Pelco has announced that its IP Road Shows have been a huge success, with more than 1,200 participants to datePelco has announced that its IP Road Shows have been a huge success, with more than 1,200 participants to date. "We are just about half way through our Road Show schedule, and we are very pleased with the fantastic response and large number of sign-ups to date," says Paul Novak, Vice President of Industry Solution Sales. "We continue to encourage people to sign up fo...

Octavian CEO and COO invited by Sir Richard in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League TableSecurity magnates Sukhi Ghuman and Avi Pawar of Octavian Security have just returned from a day spent as guests of Sir Richard Branson at his private residence.The Octavian CEO and chief operating officer were invited by Sir Richard in recognition of Octavian's ranking as Britain's 27th fastest growing private company in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table.Sukhi and Avi were joi...

Sony Europe and Forest Guards battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning CCTV systemA group of kids from California have beaten over 140,000 other entrants to a global innovation competition on climate change with their idea to battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning system utilising CCTV and internet technology. The finals of the competition, taking place in Copenhagen in May, caught the attention of Sony Europe and the Forest Guards project was so impress...

 L-1 Enterprise Access solutions  enabled RTA to tighten security measures and reduce HR costsThe challengeThe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai was formed in 2005 in order to build secure public transportation infrastructure for one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In order to increase security and lower costs, the RTA wanted to increase the security at the entrances to its offices and restricted areas. Employees were trading access cards, which were tied into th...

Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...

Mobotix cameras installed at Forum Health Centre to provide a comprehensive security systemThe Forum health centre is an 8-doctor GMS practice, contracted by Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust to provide primary health care to the residents of North East Coventry. The centre currently has 13,500 patients listed and provides them with services from modern purpose built premises in Wyken.The centre has been the victim of a number of burglaries in the past, which have proved costly and have led t...

Mayflex has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the companyMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the company. Peter joins Mayflex with over 20 years of experience working in the networking and cabling industry and has also sat on BSI and ISO cabling standards committees, most recently Peter has been accepted as&...

 Dedicated integration of Optelecom-NKF's line of Siqura® cameras and video servers with Milestone XProtect IP video management software is ensured as a Manufacturer Alliance PartnerOptelecom-NKF Inc. recently announced yet another important step forward in their efforts to simplify the use of Siqura cameras and video servers in a wide range of applications.Siqura integration with Milestone XProtectOptelecom-NKF is a Milestone Manufacturing Alliance Partner (MAP), which ensures ful...

Samsung Techwin launched SND-460V, a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec Samsung Techwin has launched a network dome camera equipped with a dual codec to allow users to capitalise on the benefits of Video over IP.The SND-460V provides the option of simultaneous real-time transmission of both MPEG-4 and JPEG images, enabling users at separate locations on a network to choose how they wish to view live images captured by the camera.Vandal resistant and weatherproof to IP66, th...

 Honeywell's new facility provides security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topicsHoneywell announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Purmerend, The Netherlands. The facility is designed to provide security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topics covering the specification, installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The courses, which are...

Kent Police enhanced Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®Kent Police have transformed their ageing, isolated Custody CCTV systems into a force-wide network based Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®. Visimetrics Custody CCTV solution provides Kent Police with real-time video and audio recordings within key areas such as the charge bar's, intox and fingerprint rooms while maintaini...

 Optelecom-NKF announced its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) projectOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video solutions, announced today its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) project in conjunction with Scientechnic, a leading project engineering and system installation company based in Dubai.The introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) technology in Dubai has be...

 AB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion build a wireless broadband network across the whole of Lincoln cityAB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion recently announced that they are building a wireless broadband network which will provide fixed and mobile broadband voice and data services across the whole of Lincoln city.The network will operate on a commercial basis and is owned and operated by AB Internet.The network will go live in July 2009 and will be used by a variety of organisations incl...

TeleEye 15th Anniversary Banquet at Grand Ballroom of the Royal Plaza Hotel officially started after toastingTeleEye Group celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a wonderful birthday banquet for its customers, business partners and employees.The 15th anniversary celebration banquet was held in Grand Ballroom of the Royal Plaza Hotel in Hong Kong on 19th June, 2009. The main theme of the banquet was "15 Years of Creative Vision". "It is vital for us to keep a creative mind in toda...

 NetEVS is using the Milestone XProtect™ Corporate video recording engine which handles very large surveillance installationsThe worldwide agreement between On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI) and Milestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, is expanded with the release of OnSSI's NetEVS solution. One of the recording offerings in the OnSSI Ocularis™ Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) product line, NetEVS is using the Milestone X...

The founding members of the BSIA Close Protection Section with BSIA's Regional General Manager, Daren Wood (far right)The British Security Industry Association has this week held the inaugural meeting of its new Close Protection Section.The section has been formed to provide representation for companies providing close protection services within the UK. During its inaugural meeting, David Allison, Managing Director of Octaga Security Services Ltd was elected as the section's chairman.David Allis...

Cansfield High School relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems to enhance securityFollowing a major investment programme at Cansfield High School, Wigan Council now relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems, which have been installed as part of a new CCTV system to safeguard staff, students and property.Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems was approached by Wigan Council to install a new surveillance system that includes more than 30 Bosch Flexi...

IDL's Fastlane Glassgate speedgates installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in UAEFastlane Glassgate speedgates, from Integrated Design Ltd have been installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in the UAE. Stretching for 11 km along Sheikh Zayed Road with 326 buildings the 200 hectare urban centre, commissioned by Limitless LLC (A Dubai World Company) already has international household names, including Ericsson, Kraft and L'Oreal setting up op...

 GG Steel installed BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe to prevent intruders from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacksA range of proven BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe has prevented intruders at a used car dealership from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacks.Kirton Lindsey-based GG Steel, has been trading from its current site for 18 years and in the last six months had a series of incidents of vandalism, as Sales Manager Andy Lockey explains: &quo...

Chubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campusChubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system that has been interfaced with the TCP/IP local area network at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campus, substantially reducing the capital cost and minimising the disruption that may have resulted from a standard installation. Chubb Security is part of UTC Fire & Security, a un...

Optex REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector designed by Optex has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009.The detector can detect a moving object's size, speed and distance, and process that information with an unique algorithm, resulting in a high-reliability detection of intruders with minimal false alarms.When mounted vertically, REDSCAN creates a 60-metre detection a...

 The third edition of Integrated Systems Russia will increase business opportunities for exhibitors and visitorsWhen the third edition of Integrated Systems Russia opens its doors on Tuesday, 8 December, it will be far more than merely another regional tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems market. Co-organisers Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo have announced a string of new attractions, all designed to boost attendance, and increase business opportunities for ex...

 Idesco Oy and Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutionsIdesco Oy, a leading RFID company based in Finland, and software company Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutions. The goal of these companies is to increase the RFID technology based applications with advanced possibilities of wireless readers and their remote control through internet.The base of this cooperation is in couple of years of commo...

Panasonic's role as the "Official Partner of the LA Kings" is part of a long-term agreement between Panasonic and AEGWhen the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) lace up their skates and take to the ice for the fast-paced season opener in Fall 2009, they will count Panasonic as their new "Official Partner".Panasonic's role as the "Official Partner of the LA Kings" is part of a long-term agreement between Panasonic and AEG, the sports and entertainm...

Belvedere House deployed Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies have been used at the stunning new Belvedere House office development in Manchester.Designed by AEDAS Architects in consultation with English Heritage, Belvedere House is an innovative new office building in the hub of Manchester's business district and boasts over...

From the right Product Manager Stefan Poulsen, Branch Manager, Business Brian Soencksen; and PROTECT's Account Manager Peter Moellerhøj with one of the redesigned Fog CannonsAs more and more companies choose to expand the existing alarm system and protect their valuables with fog security, Dansikring Direct has chosen a new supplier of Fog Cannons. The choice fell on Danish PROTECT, who already provides fog security equipment to most of the world.'PROTECT produces the best Fog Cannons'The...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

LEGIC card-in-card solutions run as secure applets on third-party smart cardsIn introducing a new employee badge, MAN Diesel has combined two contactless identification technologies on a single smart card chip. LEGIC card-in-card solutions, the virtual LEGIC advant transponder technology, are the technological core of the badges. The new card includes access control, time & attendance and cashless payments for more than 3,000 employees at MAN Diesel's plant in Augsburg/Germany. What is more,...