Surveillance & Security News for July 2011

   Access control system upgrade by ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless locking technology ASSA ABLOY's Access Control's Aperio™ wireless locking technology has been installed at the headquarters of BMCE Bank in Casablanca, to provide an instant upgrade to an access control system, without compromising aesthetics.BMCE Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Morocco, with a network of 540 branches. As part of a complete overhaul of its headquarters security...

  Surveon expands megapizel RAID NVR line-up with new SMR 5000 SeriesSurveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, today announced it has expanded the SMR (Smart Megapixel Recorder) Series of RAID NVR solutions with new SMR 5000 systems. Designed to meet the needs of megapixel video surveillance, the new SMR systems feature up to 20 channels with a local display of 1920x1080. The systems enable users to easily deploy up to twenty 3-megapixel cameras in a single compact NVR soluti...

  COMPRION already offering GCF conformance test cases for LTE USAT terminal testingCOMPRION has recently launched LTE USAT test bench contains all test cases (TCs) specified  by  3GPP TSG CT6 for LTE USAT, which have been selected by GCF in the new work item (WI) 137 for USAT interworking with E-UTRA/EPC Rel-8.COMPRION is known for its timely delivery of test benches based on official test standards. The LTE USAT test bench, part of the COMPRION SIMfony LTE solution, wa...

  March Networks announces two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 with the OCTAMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 million with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The contracts include a $2.6 million deal to equip more than 200 buses with its Mobile Solution, as well as a five-year, $3.6 million Managed Services contract to provide OCTA with video system health monitoring se...

Nedap will secure the new Lviv stadium at UEFA 2012 After successfully securing the Olympic stadium in Kiev, Nedap Security Management announced today that it will also secure the new Lviv stadium which is to be used in the UEFA 2012 European Championship. The Lviv stadium which is still under construction, covers an area of 9 hectares and will have a gross capacity of 33,000 seats. It will consist of VIP-clubs, galleries, restaurants, a media centre, training centres and adm...

 IndigoVision's IP video surveillance solution secures mining complex on French island of GuadeloupeIndigoVision’s integrated IP Video surveillance solution is being used to ensure the safety, security and smooth operation of a remote mining complex on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.The mine is operated by Sablières de Guadeloupe and uses a surface mining process to extract up to 2m tonnes of sand, gravel and other aggregates for the construction industry per...

Known in Germany as ‘Water with a star' the naturally sparkling Gerolsteiner mineral water is a premium brand product with a world-wide market. It comes from the Eifel area of Germany where the volcanic geology provides the natural carbonic acid and dolomite rock which give the water its sparkle, high mineral content and unique flavour. Gerolsteiner Brunnen's approach to security is pretty unique too as its latest security concept has dispensed with routine video recording and instead...

 Royal Marines Contract Team, Corps Security won the Best Team cateogoryThe national winners of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s Annual Security Personnel Awards were recognised on Wednesday the 13th of July in an impressive ceremony attended by many key individuals from the security industry. The awards, which celebrate the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, were presented in a glittering c...

British Security Industry Association appoints chairmen for membership sectionsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its sections of membership, following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday the 13th of July.BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: "The success of the BSIA is not only achieved by the work of its staff but also the ongoing dedication from members who are willing to serve on the various committees. Eve...

  artec, maker of IPTV systems, joins forces with Dynamic Security to boost presence in the UAEartec technologies AG, a leading manufacturer of network-based video surveillance, broadcast compliance and IPTV systems is strengthening its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market through enhanced cooperation with Dynamic Security, a leading systems house headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Having already established itself in Qatar, the artec corporation's next strategic step is now...

  Francesco Della Mora, Comnet Europe Ltd. Regional Sales Manager for Southern EuropeComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, the leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has appointed Francesco Della Mora as Regional Sales Manager for Southern Europe. With growing sales Della Mora will be responsible for establishing and managing the company’s relationships with its key customers in the region. Francesco Della Mora was EMEA Re...

  Integrated wire free locking platform by SALTO systemsSALTO Systems has introduced a new range of electronic escutcheons compatible with DIN standard doors that are quick and simple to install. Developed to meet the requirements of DIN 18251 standard doors prepared for DIN 18250 standard mortise locks, the new escutcheon range maintains the fire rating of the door (if certificated) as no additional drilling of the door is required. Both rose plate and short plate configuration models...

Messoa LPR Traffic Camera Watches Yunlin County StreetsOrganisation: Yunlin CountyLocation: TaiwanIndustry segment: TrafficTechnology: Video network using IP and analogue technologiesChallenge: Ensuring a safer urban environmentNetwork video is one of the most useful tools for fighting crime and protecting citizens, acting both to detect and deter. It creates a secure environment and can help first responders pinpoint where their assistance is most needed.Yunlin County, in Taiwan, started t...

The County of Cumbria lies in England's North West. A rural county, Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, one of the most beautiful areas of England. The mountainous area contains all the territory in England that is more than 3,000 feet above sea level, including the country's highest peak, Scafell Pike at 978 m (3210 ft). The rural nature of the county may best be understood by examining two statistics - Cumbria is England's third-largest county by land area but 41st largest by p...

 Visitor management & Access control by Gallagher SecurityEasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions, has announced the availability of a visitor management and access control integration module with Gallagher's access control systems. The integration module allows customers using Gallagher's access control systems and EasyLobby's visitor management solutions to be able to issue different levels of access to visitors, contractors and employees directly from th...

  Powered by Pixim Seawolf logoPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, unveiled two new brand logos today. The new logos feature the recognizable, stylized "Pixim" from the company's corporate logo with the words "Powered by" in italics on top. The logos are designed to be used on the marketing materials, product, packaging, and spec sheets of camera manufacturers who build cameras based on Pixim's chip technology. The first...

  Samsung enables successful traffic monitoring for Bristol City councilBristol City Council is successfully monitoring all traffic activity within the wide expanse Cumberland Basin area of the city with the use of just two 43X zoom Samsung fully functional speed dome cameras. The Cumberland Basin is the main entrance to Bristol's docks and also provides a route into the City Centre. During the rush hour the number of vehicles passing through can be extremely high and in order to...

  CBC's AllView optical camera for animal research World leading surveillance systems manufacturer CBC (Europe) Ltd has helped protect the Institute for Animal Health's (IAH) Pirbright Laboratory site in Surrey. Pirbright is one of two national campuses currently operated by the IAH - a centre of excellence for research into diseases of farm animals. It works to enhance the UK's capability to contain, control and eliminate viral diseases of animals. CBC provided the equipment...

 The REDWALL Partner Programme is praised by security organisations for delivering consistently reliable resultsThe REDWALL Partner Programme, designed by Optex Europe to provide installers and their customers with the latest advice on installation and support, has again been praised by one of the UK's leading security organisations for delivering consistently reliable results. Malcolm Pye, Systems Engineering Manager at Watford-based Quadrant, believes the Optex REDWALL Partner Programme h...

  Samsung Techwin America names Jennifer Pittman as Regional Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announced today that Jennifer Pittman has joined the company to fill the newly created position of South Central Regional Sales Manager. Her territory will include the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas."Samsung Techwin is uniquely positioned to build on its success...

  North American Video (NAV) has a long term contract with Colorado's Regional Transportation DistrictNorth American Video (NAV) has been awarded a long term contract to service all camera, access control, alarm and e-phone systems for Colorado's Regional Transportation District (RTD) Light Rail system. The system currently has over 1,100 cameras and 150 card access doors with numerous expansion projects in the works."The award of this service contract is testimony to th...

 Pivot3 names Olivier Thierry as Chief Marketing OfficerPivot3®, Inc., a leading provider of unified storage and computer infrastructure, announced recently that Olivier Thierry has been named Chief Marketing Officer. Thierry is responsible for the oversight of all global marketing activities for Pivot3 including product management, marketing, marketing communications and go-to-market initiatives with partners and channels. He assumes the role from Pivot3 Co-Founder Lee Caswell, who has...

 NICE's Remote Banking Fraud solution  enables CIMB and  reduces fraud lossesNICE Actimize, a NICE Systems company and the largest and broadest provider of a single financial crime, risk and compliance software platform for the financial services industry, announced today that its Remote Banking Fraud solution is successfully enabling Malaysia's CIMB Bank to reduce fraud losses. Within the first 30 days after implementation, the Actimize Remote Banking Fraud solution detected and...

  Hikvision network cameras ranked first at the 2011 IMS Research Results show For two consecutive years, Hikvision was recognized as the No. 1 worldwide supplier of DVRs by IMS Research ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2011'. Of particular note, for the very first time, Hikvision was ranked No. 7 in the category of network cameras. In terms of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, Hikvision moved up from last year's fifth position to No. 4 f...

 Campus authorities sought a video surveillance system to prevent thefts occurring whilst students are awayIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that Sonderborg Kollegierne, a dormitory campus in Denmark, has initially installed approximately 75 IQeye indoor and outdoor HD megapixel cameras to provide enhanced security for the students in residence. Necom is the integrator for this on-going project. The Sonderborg Kollegierne campus c...

  Patna Museum is now safe thanks to IndigoVision's IP video surveillance solutionBackgroundIndigoVision's complete IP Video surveillance and analytics technology has been deployed to protect Patna Museum, India. The museum was built in 1917 during the British Raj to house historical artefacts found in and around Patna. It is now the state museum of Bihar, India's third most populous state, located in the east of the country. The valuable items on display include archaeological objects...

  Saker Loss Prevention and Axxon work together to monitor security at Saker ShopRites storesChallenge: theft prevention for retail grocery storesWakefern Food Corporation, the merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite, is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, with locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Saker ShopRites, Inc., owns and operates 27 supermarkets in New Jersey. Retail grocery stores are challenged to maintain security...

  Apollo's fire detection keeps Bristol history museum secure Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect M Shed in Bristol; an exciting and innovative new museum that tells the story of Bristol's history. The contract to supply, commission and maintain the fire detection system was awarded to Multi Alarm GB. M Shed museum explores the city's history from prehistoric times to the 21st century through extensive collections of objects, art and archives in addition to...

 The SightLogix SightSensor is now integrated with Panasonic's Network Video Recorder for improved surveillanceSightLogix, Inc., the leader in outdoor video analytics cameras for perimeter security applications, has announced compatibility between its SightSensor® automated outdoor detection cameras and Panasonic's i-Pro WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The integrated system enables end users and integrators to deploy a seamless outdoor video security solution. "Pan...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced it has expanded the SMR (Smart Megapixel Recorder) Series of RAID NVR solutions with new SMR 5000 systems. Designed to meet the needs of megapixel video surveillance, the new SMR systems feature up to 20 channels with a local display of 1920x1080. The systems enable users to easily deploy up to twenty 3-megapixel cameras in a single compact NVR solution with professional features including local live viewing, real time analyt...