Surveillance & Security News for July 2013

A 10-year, $4.4 billion development programme is taking Toronto Pearson International Airport to new levels of safety, efficiency and passenger service. As Canada’s busiest airport, Pearson handles more than 25 million passengers per year with 1,200 daily arrivals and departures. By 2020, the airport expects to serve 50 million passengers annually. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has a mandate to operate Pearson within a regional system of airports to enhance economic growth...

By supporting hard drives, ASUSTOR is able to give its users choice when configuring network attached storage devices ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS products are fully compatible with Seagate’s newly launched range of NAS hard drives. These hard drives come in 2TB, 3TB and 4TB models with their model numbers being ST2000VN000, ST3000VN000 and ST4000VN000. By supporting these hard drives, ASUS...

Security Institute is delighted to have two of its members, plus a member of its Advisory Board , honoured at the award The Security Institute is delighted to have two of its members plus a member of its Advisory Board honoured at this year’s Association of Security Consultant’s (ASC) Imbert awards at a luncheon on the 13 June, in the presence of ASC chairman Allan Hildage, and two of the ASC Patrons, awards founder, Lord Peter Imbert and Lord James Bethell. ...

Razberi ServerSwitch NVRs combine functions of a network video recorder, PoE smart switch, storage, and VMS Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions, has announced that it will be distributing the Razberi range of Server Switches. The Razberi ServerSwitch NVR’s are quite unique as they combine the functions of a network video recorder, PoE smart switch, storage and powerful video ma...

VSaaS is a video management system that works via the Cloud The professional security division of Samsung Techwin and IProNet Sistemas have announced that they have formed a technology partnership which will see the two companies collaborating in the development of an integrated solution, employing Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS). VSaaS is a video management system that works via the Cloud without the need of locally installed hardware or software. Camera installation...

SALTO’s standalone battery powered RFID products from the XS4 and GEO range are installed at the sporting facility Scotland’s newest international sporting facility, the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, has installed SALTO RFID electronic locks to provide a state-of-the-art access control solution as part of its overall security package. The centre has just re-opened its doors to the public after a £13.8million refurbishment to make it rea...

Samsung Techwin has introduced a firmware upgrade that has dramatically reduced the bandwidth and video storage requirements of the company’s IP network cameras, domes and encoders. “The Samsung Techwin software engineering team has devised some very clever improvements to our version of the H.264 method of compressing images and as a result, a much lower bit rate is required to transmit the high quality images captured by our HD megapixel cameras,” said Tim Biddulph, IP Produ...

MOBOTIX AG launches a complete new series of installation mounts to be used for the S14/S15 Product Platform. The launch includes the S14/S15 SurroundMount, DualMount, HaloMount and SpeakerMount. With the new mounts, the users get easy-to-install solutions that create completely new application scenarios for S14/S15 platform.  “When we started developing the new very successful S14/S15 Product Platform we gathered vertical application thoughts from our partners and their end-users. T...

The MIPS Forum featured a range of business events to discuss current security topics, learn about global best practice The 19th Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety Exhibition took place on 15-18 April 2013, Pavilion 75 of VVC in Moscow, Russia. The MIPS 2013 exhibition space grew by over 10% to reach 11,581 sqm, and 491 companies from 26 countries presented their developments. The share of international companies increased considerably this year, and 20...

The T24 units include high resolution digital camera, keypad and systems to interface with door lock release mechanism MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a successful implementation of its T24 Door Station technology at the prestigious City Harbour development in London Docklands to provide security and peace of mind for tenants within 86 luxury apartments. The multi-million pound City Ha...

ISC’s permanent security team will continue to provide Wembley with 24/7 integrity and full building security Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC) has been retained as lead provider of security services to Britain’s flagship sporting and cultural venue, Wembley Stadium, for a further five years. The venue’s operator, Wembley National Stadium Limited (WNSL), has renewed ISC’s role following over four years of successful development and investment in...

The award is a testament to members’ growing acceptance of their ability to integrate with IP cameras, encoders and DVRs Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has received The Outstanding Vendor Award from PSA Security two years in a row. This award is given in recognition of the ratings received from the cooperative’s constituents about vendor products, customer service and overall consistency. For nearly four decades...

SALTO achieved a growth close to 20% compared to 2011 SALTO Systems S.L. has been recognised by the renowned market research firm IMS Research, as being the 8th largest access control company worldwide. According to the IMS report, “The World Market for Access Control Equipment – 2013 Edition”, SALTO, with its headquarters in Oiartzun, Spain has solidly broken into the ranks of the world’s top ten Access Control companies. This is a remarkable achieve...

Attendees at the BRS Labs seminar will learn the best-practices necessary to build video surveillance deployments Behavioral Recognition Systems Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of AISight®, the first artificial intelligence system for enhanced video surveillance that delivers real-time alerts for suspicious behavior, recently announced its Summer 2013 seminar series, given in conjunction with the IP Video Surveillance Academy (IPVSA). Developed for physical security professionals...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, recently announced the new ISD-1000 Series of data line surge protectors engineered to guard data and hardware from harmful transient energies resulting from the "switching" of nearby equipment.  "We've been hearing from the market that surges continue to disrupt plant operations," said Paul Wacker, Product Marketing Manager for Moxa. "Responding to market demand, we've introduced our latest data line surge pro...

The IndigoVision IP camera range has been expanded with the launch of the new 5 Megapixel (5MP) cameras. These high resolution cameras deliver amazing image quality and significant storage cost savings with all the benefits of IndigoVision’s unique Distributed Network Architecture (DNA). The outstanding features of the 5MP camera range include; 12 frames per second (12fps) at 5MP resolutions, lower bandwidth requirements through advanced H.264 compression, superior low-light and Wide Dyna...

AxxonSoft specialists captured the interest of the audience with its market-leading Axxon Intellect PSIM AxxonSoft’s June seminar "Integration and Analytics: Real-World Case Studies" attracted the attention of Bulgarian partners of the company. Integrators and installers of AxxonSoft-based solutions, as well as distributors, were in abundance at the event, which was held at RIU Pravets Resort in Pravets, not far from Sofia, the country’s capital. Seminar participa...

TDSi will showcase its new EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control software and proximity version of SOLOgarde system Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be exhibiting at the Security TWENTY 13 Conference at the Hammersmith Novotel in London on Wednesday 3rdJuly 2013. TDSi is committed to offering complete integrated security solutions and at the event will be showcasing its new EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control software and the new proximity version of its...

ACTi video quality ensures all the vehicles are under cautious surveillance  Background Co-operative is the top 3 largest retail chain stores in the UK. Food retail is the largest single business within the Co-operative Group and currently operates from over 700 outlets across the UK. One of the central warehouses is around 470,000 sq ft composite unit, covered by ACTi cameras with high resolution and auto-focus function to fully secure the areas.    ...

Bytes has worked alongside BNT to build a strategic market share for Lumidigm biometric fingerprint readers locally Bytes Technology Group has become a Lumidigm partner, following its acquisition of Brand New Technology (BNT), which had a broad range of exclusive distribution agreements in place focused on delivering identification management solutions. The acquisition has seen Bytes Technology Group become the exclusive distributor in Africa and the Middle East for global au...

Aimetis will expand its distribution network throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, has signed a distribution agreement with Teletec Connect, located in Stockholm, Sweden. This agreement covers distribution of Aimetis products in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. "Aimetis Symphony fills a gap in Teletec’s portfolio of video surveillance software offerings with features such as integra...

Scottsdale TMC’s wireless ITS network consists of 90 Firetide HotPort 7020 wireless mesh nodes Firetide Inc., the technology leader in next-generation wireless mesh networking, announced the successful deployment of a state-of-the-art wireless intelligent transportation system (ITS) for the Scottsdale Traffic Management Center (Scottsdale TMC). The ITS communications platform connects wirelessly to video cameras, traffic signal controllers and dynamic message signs on ar...

NationWide Digital Monitoring opened the new office to better serve its growing dealer network NationWide Digital Monitoring Co. is excited to announce the opening of its new regional sales office in North Carolina to better serve our growing dealer network. The Freeport, NY-based alarm monitoring company has promoted Central Station Training Manager, Michael Davis, to the position of Regional Account Manager to oversee all operations at the new office. In his new role, Micha...

More than 50 military service men and women attended the job fair at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston AlliedBarton Security Services welcomed military veterans, reservists, their family members and caregivers to a hiring event at Warfighter & Family Readiness, FSH Army Community Service Office, in coordination with Hero 2 Hired, an ESGR & Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. More than 50 military service men and women attended the job fair at Joint Base San A...

The latest version of Honeywell’s Pro-Watch security management system expands the added-value services dealers can provide to their customers. The Pro-Watch® 4.1 security management system adds support for Honeywell’s Vindicator® high security intrusion detection system, as well as SALTO® disconnected readers and Mercury Security™ control panels. These enhancements provide users with advanced perimeter protection tools, and more options to extend access control to...

Perrigo Nutritionals worked with Tyco Integrated Security to update their packaging to help better prevent theft Tyco Integrated Security, a Tyco company and the industry’s leading security systems integrator, has teamed up with Perrigo Nutritionals to develop a theft-resistant infant formula container. Perrigo Nutritionals is the leading infant formula company that supplies mass retailers, grocers and drugstores with their own Store Brand Infant Formulas. Baby form...

SALTO Systems is one of Team Rynkeby’s Gold sponsors and is proud to contribute to their important work During 2013 SALTO NORDIC is sponsoring Team Rynkeby, a Nordic organisation helping to fight child cancer. Team Rynkeby works through Børnecancerfonden in Denmark, Barncancerfonden in Sweden and Sylva in Finland. The organisation started at Rynkeby Foods in Denmark in 2001 and last year raised more than EUR 2.2 million. The team is a Danish-Swedish initiati...

Phil Burns has over 30 years of experience within the electronic security industry Revader Security, a UK based manufacturer of high specification rapid re-deployable video capture, recording and transmission solutions, has appointed Phil Burns as General Manager.   Phil has over 30 years of experience within the electronics industry and has previously held senior board level positions at large manufacturing organisations in both the UK and Asia. Reporting to...

Ricochet mesh technology has proved to be reliable and offers a greater range than any comparable wireless system Texecom's Ricochet mesh technology has been nominated for a PSI Premier Award - Intruder Alarm Product. The PSI Premier Awards are special because professional security installers, the most important people when it comes to product selection and system design, decide on the most deserving nominations. Ricochet mesh technology has proved to be more reliable, easie...

The guidance intends to help Security Managers and Security Duty Managers to develop and maintain a motivated workforce The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of updated guidance on guard force motivation, published recently by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). Entitled ‘Motivation within the Security Industry’, this is the third edition of the interactive guidance product, which intends to help...