Surveillance & Security News for July 2010

Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTCQX: PRXM) (PINKSHEETS: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that KPN Hotspots B.V., Holland's largest provider of Wi-Fi® hotspots, is expanding its partnership with Proxim as the provider of its Wi-Fi networking equipment.KPN already has more than 2,000 of Proxim's ORiNOCO® AP-700 and AP-4000 access points deployed throughout Holland and has partnered with Proxim to deliver Wi-F...

Schneider Electric has taken significant steps to more closely align Pelco with the Buildings BusinessSchneider Electric announced that Pelco President and CEO, Dean Meyer has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President, Buildings Business, one of the company's five global businesses. He is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of Buildings and reports directly to Chris Curtis, President and CEO, Schneider Electric Buildings Business. Schneider Electric has taken signif...

The security roles require the security team to live on-site 24 hours a day to ensure total event securityThe UK's leading outside broadcast security company, Octavian Security, is looking for motor home owners to guard film sets and TV outside broadcasts for the likes of the BBC and others.In addition to looking after some of the most exciting sporting and TV events on the calendar and being able to meet celebrities, Octavian Security is even offering successful applicants free training.The sec...

The IP surveillance training facility is designed to support Axis Communications AcademyAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced the opening of a new Canadian sales office and IP surveillance solution centre in Canada."Over the last several years we have seen strong and increasing interest in network video products on the Canadian market. Establishing an office and new training centre in Canada is thus a natural step in our expansion plans," sa...

Joose will be responsible for the installation of five Trophy FT access control controllers at the siteGallagher Security is celebrating another global success with the installation of its first Trophy FT PowerFence™ system in China securing the Governments Research and Development Centre for Fighter Aircraft. As Gallagher's exclusive distributor in China, Joosee Smart Technologies will be responsible for the installation of five Trophy FT controllers protecting a site of 1.2 kilometr...

INDESEC 2010 will showcase solutions from homeland & border security and maritime securityINDESEC, India's only dedicated exhibition and conference addressing Indian homeland security wins the support and backing of The United States India Business Council (USIBC).The USIBC is the premier business advocacy organisation, comprising of America's and India's top-tier companies, whose chief aim is to deepen two-way trade and strengthen commercial ties. The USIBC was formed in 1975 at the request...

NFS will offer innovative solutions and support to infinias' access control integrators, dealers and distributorsinfinias, LLC announces the signing of NFS Communications, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: New York and northern New Jersey. "We are pleased to have NFS Communications, Inc. representing infinias in New York and northern New Jersey. Naji Wassaf, Principal of NFS Communications, and his team will offer innovative so...

exacq tested the integration between their hybrid server and Arecont Vision's suite of 70+ cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently welcomed a team from exacq Technologies to the new Integration MegaLab testing facility at their Glendale, California headquarters. As a member of Arecont Vision's Technology Partner Programme, exacq was granted access to the MegaLab to test the integration with their popular hybrid server and A...

The four CCTVs which conform to ONVIF standards, from L to R: SNB-5000, SND-5080, SND-5080F, SNV-5080Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, announces that four Samsung 1.3-megapixel high-definition (HD) network camera models conform to Open Network Video Interface (ONVIF) standards to ensure interoperability with other network components in system-wide solutions. Samsung's model SNB-5000 box camera, model SND-...

Ibex Gallagher will install a 10-kilometre taut wire perimeter security system at Tata's new factoryConstruction of India's largest automobile manufacturing site will incorporate the country's first non-electrified, monitored perimeter security system supplied by Ibex Gallagher. Tata Motors Limited is the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer, and the world's second largest bus manufacturer. It is the leader in commercial vehicles in each segment, and among the top three in passenger ve...

Axis Security has been selected to provide out of hours concierge and security at the Centenary MillAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, has been selected to provide out of hours concierge and security at the Centenary Mill, a prestigious residential complex in Preston.Well-known for providing high-level security for a number of prestigious organisations including Rolls Royce, and various parts of the local NHS, Axis Security has responsibili...

Situated in Sheffield, in the heart of the Don Valley, the Valley Leisure Park complements the adjacent Sheffield Arena and Don Valley stadium, as one of Sheffield's premier leisure facilities. Attracting thousands of visitors each week, the leisure park boasts one of the UK's largest multiplex cinemas with over 20 screens, a large Hollywood Bowl complex, and multiple restaurants, including Old Orleans, Frankie and Benny's, Chiquito, The Boardwalk and a Burger King. Built in 1998 on the site of...

Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions since 1997The Optex REDWALL Partner Programme, designed to give end users up-to-date advice on installation and support, has again been praised for enabling installers to achieve the best out of the range, with Berkshire-based Controlware recognising the help it has provided.Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions including CCTV equipment, CCTV systems and access control solutions since 1997. It works closely with in...

Gallagher's integrated security system monitors and controls in excess of 80 access points throughout the PortAs it expands its global reach, Gallagher works in close partnership with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to promote its business in key export markets around the world. In a recent collaboration, Gallagher's security systems, implemented by Ports of Auckland, were showcased for Chinese IT journalist Shu Jie, Senior Editor / Reporter for Communications Weekly.During a guided tour of the...

The Net-Cam used Theia's MY125M lens on Toshiba's IK-HR1S 2.1 megapixel cameraCamera Corps selected Theia Technologies' ultra wide angle, undistorted megapixel lens in their Net-Cam system to cover World Cup soccer play. The Net-Cam used Theia's MY125M lens on Toshiba's IK-HR1S 2.1 megapixel camera. The lens provides up to 125 degrees horizontal field of view and dramatically reduces the fisheye distortion of typical wide angle lenses. Two Net-Cam modules, both including a Theia lens, were mount...

The 25,000 seat arena features a state-of-the-art security system including 55 video surveillance camerasNorth American Video (NAV) has handed over the keys to security operations management, having completed the installation of a state of the art physical security system at the newly built Red Bulls Soccer Arena. Located in Harrison, New Jersey, the Arena is equipped with a mixture of fixed and pan/tilt video surveillance cameras and a card access system with local alarm monitoring at the secur...

Brickcom will host a training course featuring on how to create a secure wireless IP surveillance systemAfter two successful stops in New York and Washington DC with the Tri-Ed / Northern Video Technology Roadshow, Brickcom Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP surveillance products, will join the roadshow once again in North Hollywood, California on July 22, 2010. This roadshow offers attendees the opportunity to speak with representatives from many of the largest manufacturers from ar...

  View of Durban World Cup stadium, taken from Durban Railway station where Sony HD CCTV cameras have been installedIt took 4 days, 6 plane journeys (approx. 14,450 miles) and 3 cities for SourceSecurity.com's editor, Ghislaine Bombusa, to visit one of Africa's first significant installation of High Definition (HD) CCTV surveillance solution in a railway installation, before stopping by to watch a historic World Cup quarter final unfold, live at the Green Point Stadium. The journe...

SourceSecurity.com's editor was invited by Sony Professional Solutions Europe to the 2010 World Cup destination to visit its High Definition (HD) surveillance CCTV installation at Durban Railway Station. On the trip she was able to visit the prime tourist spots and watch a World Cup quarter-final. See the highlights in pictures below: See the album with captions

Networks Centre will promote and support the full range of IP video products manufactured by LILINNetworks Centre, one of Europe's leading Network and Cabling product distributors, has been appointed as an official UK distributor of LILIN equipment. Under the agreement Networks Centre will promote and support the full range of ONVIF complaint IP video products manufactured by LILIN. These will include - HD cameras, IR cameras, hybrid digital recorders, network video recorders, wireless tran...

"Applying OSIPS to ICAM" provides a detailed analysis of the access control environment specified by ICAMThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released "Applying OSIPS to ICAM", an application white paper that highlights the role that standards developed by SIA had in the federal government's Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) roadmap document.The ICAM roadmap, sometimes referred to as FICAM when relating to federal government applications, provid...

artec received official sponsoring for its novel video-analysis process for use in video surveillanceFunding for artec's new state-of-the-art project is now guaranteed: artec technologies AG (WKN 520958) just received assurance of funding for its project to develop a new network-based interview recorder system. The guarantee comes from the Central Innovation Programme for medium-sized businesses (ZIM) of the German Federal Department of Economics and Technology.artec is well-recognised as the te...

WiMAX, to be displayed at Secutech, is ideal for surveillance systems which needs to span large areasBrickcom Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP surveillance equipment, will be attending the largest security tradeshow in Vietnam, SecuTech Vietnam, from August 25-27, 2010. This third annual tradeshow will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Hall A1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Joining over fifty companies from ten countries, Brickcom will display its latest solutions...

Set on a peninsula with panoramic views from almost every vantage point, the 600-acre Lough Erne Golf Resort is the ultimate expression in old world heritage and new world luxury. Its two championship golf courses are set on the shores of Lower Lough Erne and Castle Hume Lough.The resort is designed with luxury and comfort in mind, and accommodation comprises 120 guest rooms made up of 53 hotel bedrooms, two Deluxe Suites, two Lakeview Suites and two Courtyard Suites and 25 Luxury Lodges each ex...

SYAC and NEXXT have outstanding reputations in the Italian professional security marketHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, has announced a new partnership with Italy's professional electronic security distributor NEXXT, the distribution arm of SYAC group, who will now be the sole strategic distributor for Hikvision surveillance products in Italy."At SYAC group we are sure that Hikvision will continue its aggressive growth in the...

Users returning their MIC300 will be eligible to receive a £500 credit towards the price of a new MIC400 CCTVBosch Security Systems has launched a new scheme for users of its MIC300 cameras to receive a financial incentive to upgrade to its new MIC400 model before the MIC300 reaches its ‘end-of-service' on 31st December 2010, from when Bosch will no longer offer a repair service on the MIC300.Users returning their MIC300 Series camera to Bosch Security between now and the end of the...

Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have joined Access Control Technology as Technical Support RepresentativesAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., is delighted to announce the further strengthening of the Technical Support team with two new appointments. Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have both joined ACT in the role of Technical Support Representative. Sean is a graduate of NUI Galway where he completed a degree in Electronic Engineering. Following his graduation Sean worked in the Power Electronic...

CitySync's ANPR system with FAAC barriers was installed at all entry and exit points to the staff car parkThe Wales NHS Trust Singleton Hospital in Swansea is using a new ANPR barrier control system to manage the parking problems with their staff car park.Previously, the hospital used a swipe card system to allow staff free parking. Unfortunately, the system was being abused with people lending their swipe card to friends to give them access to free parking or parking in there on a day off to go...

The Cube CCTV camera drew attention because it encloses the built-in antenna within the camera's housingAt ITEX 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Brickcom Wireless Cube Camera was awarded the ITEX Gold Medal. Of the seventy inventions entered in the exhibition, the Cube Camera drew attention because of its unique design which encloses the built-in antenna within the camera's housing.The 21st International, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), which is organised every year by the Malay...

HDcctv surveillance camera connection technology presents an alternative to analogue video and IP networkingHDcctv Alliance®, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promote technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that TEB, an innovative French designer, manufacturer and integrator of video surveillance solutions, has joined the Alliance to develop and market a complete range of HDcctv-compliant products.HDcctv surveillance camera connec...