Surveillance & Security News for July 2015

Leading manufacturer of industrial and embedded computers, Logic Supply, has released the first ever rugged mobile NVR certified by Milestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, for use with their XProtect® VMS platform. Logic Supply MX1000 Rugged Mobile NVR The new Logic Supply MX1000 Rugged Mobile NVR offers a dependable alternative to other digital recording hardware, with the advantages of an extended operating temperature range, a completely fanle...

Oregon State University relies on Vanderbilt’s SMS to provide access control for 100,000-square-foot Austin Hall Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced that Oregon State University relies on Vanderbilt’s Security Management System (SMS) to provide access control for its 100,000-square-foot Austin Hall. The state-of-the-art facility for...

Tony Lorenzo Hardy joins Security Specialists as service manager, bringing over 20 years of security experience Security Specialists, Inc., a leading systems integrator and full-service solution provider of dynamic, high-performance, integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently announced the addition of two new employees. They will report to Security Specialists Director of Sales, Ki...

The Scottish based charity will use the app to monitor their community outreach staff, who often work alone and in remote locations Scottish based charity Venture Trust, who run wilderness-based personal and social development programmes for vulnerable people in Scotland and the UK, have launched the StaySafe smartphone app and surrounding cloud based monitoring service to protect their lone workers. The app will be used to monitor their community outreach staff, who often wo...

Magenta Security will be present at major events held in the Royal Parks over the Summer As thousands of people flock to the London Royal Parks this summer, Magenta Security Services has warned people of the security risks they may face. Magenta Security Services provided security services to the Royal Parks for many years having first been awarded the contract to provide guarding solutions to the nine parks by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in 2007, 2...

The DVS 800 IPS completes Dallmeier's entry-level analysis portfolio. The video appliance supports the analysis of up to four IP video channels and the recording of up to eight IP video channels. A compact SEDOR® video analysis server appliance The DVS 800 IPS is a compact and versatile SEDOR® video analysis server appliance. The proven platform of VideoNetBox® II is used as hardware. The SEDOR® Analysis Server software for analysis as well as the Smavia Recording Server softwa...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial PoE networking infrastructure family: LNP-0702G-SFP and LNP-0702G-SFP-24 series. Ideal for high bandwidth and long distance communication applications Antaira Technologies’ LNP-0702G-SFP and LNP-0702G-SFP-24 series is a 7-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, wit...

Visitors to the Expo can experience VIVOTEK’s latest H.265 network camera, IP9171-HP at Genetec's display VIVOTEK is proud to be taking its latest IP surveillance solutions to the 30th Security Expo, held from July 15-17 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia. VIVOTEK is excited to be cooperating with Genetec, Inc., a global unified IP security provider, and two local partners, Hills and O-Lin, to demonstrate a range of industry-leading...

Securitas officers get around MediaCityUK by mountain bike and electric Raptors Securitas has beaten off stiff competition in its bid for the contract to provide security services to The Peel Group. 160 officers will provide manned guarding, key-holding and concierge services across 17 of Peel’s UK sites, including MediaCityUK and the Group’s aviation and ports portfolio. Securitas successful bid The Peel Group is one of the leading infrastructure, transport and...

OCP group is a global leader in phosphate and its derivatives markets headquartered in Morocco, it recently upgraded its video surveillance system with Dahua  HD IP solution. Dahua HD IP solution OCP group has been a key player in international phosphate market since its founding in 1920. It is world’s largest exporter of phosphate rock and phosphoric acid as well as one of the world’s largest producers of fertilizer. Its production site had been equipped with analogue system...

IFSEC welcomed 23,079 visitors through the doors, increasing attendance by 2% from 2014, driven by UK attendees IFSEC International 2015, organised by UBM EMEA, is pleased to announce another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event. Running from 16-18 June at ExCeL London, IFSEC International welcomed 23,079 visitors through the doors, increasing attendance by 2% from 2014, driven by UK attendees. Attracted an additional visitors IFSEC Internatio...

Smanos is pleased to announce that its award winning Wireless Communicating/Monitoring Home Security & Alert Systems are now available in Maplin stores across the UK. The technologically advanced range of alarm systems has arrived in UK stores at a time when homes are left empty and are most at risk of intrusion, fire and flood. Smanos range of Touch Alarm Systems The Smanos range of Wi-Fi/GMS/SMS/RFID Touch Alarm Systems distributed by Response Electronics is a perfect fit with today&rsqu...

This partnership allows the collaboration between two companies’ products, development and further integration PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a strategic partnership with INEX/ZAMIR , a leading provider of ALPR solutions and services. This partnership will allow for the collaboration between the two companies’ products, development and further integration. As a result, sales channels can begin...

Simon will work closely with Allegion’s Inspec Demand Creation team to maximise opportunities for the growing specification division Specialist security provider, Allegion, has appointed Simon Osborne as sales leader for the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland in an effort to expand support for the industry and the businesses it serves. Experience in developing business strategy With more than 20 years of experience in the built environment, Osborne joins from Baxi Hea...

GeViScope and GeViStore video management systems were put into use with the existing analogue and IP cameras The challenge It was a sunny morning when Mick Miller got up to get ready for work at a large school. He had a great weekend and he was looking forward to the day. Work at the school was fun. However, shortly after, his good mood was ruined: When he reached the school grounds, he saw with dismay that large areas of the facade of the building and the entrance area were...

GJD, a leading British manufacturer and designer of professional external detector equipment has recently announced the versatile product benefits of its Active Edge Infra-Red Beams. Consisting of a separate transmitter and receiver available as 60 or 100 metre dual beam and 200 metre quad beam, the IR beams are a reliable choice for highly effective outdoor and indoor perimeter protection. Minimises false alarms and provides reliable security The range is proven to meet the highest standards...

Evidence also detailed PaS Initiative, an approach to improve collaboration between businesses, private security industry & Met police The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has submitted written evidence to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in advance of its first evidence session of the new Parliament. The Committee held a session on the financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales earlier this week in the Houses of Parliament. As p...

Some steel doors using electro-magnetic hold open devices were fitted to help with high traffic on fire escape routes ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, is continuing to help upgrade London Underground Stations with the installation of its specialist steel doorsets. Regeneration and maintenance programme The London Underground has 1.265 billion passengers per year and has been an iconic part of the capital...

The Aperio® integration brings latest wireless access control technology to AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller ASSA ABLOY have sealed another major access control partnership. Across Europe, around 70 percent of the access control OEM market has integrated at least one ASSA ABLOY component. The latest is the global market leader in network video Axis Communications, a new official Aperio® integrator. Aperio® battery-powered locks enable a facility to add wireless...

According to IHS report, Axis is still ranked as the clear market leader in network video in the Americas and EMEA regions The second quarter Net sales increased by 19 percent during the second quarter to SEK 1,616 M (1,355). Net sales decreased by 1 percent in local currencies. Operating profit amounted to SEK 117 M (188), which corresponds to an operating margin of 7.2 percent (13.8). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 83 M (139). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.19...

Stewart says Vemotion can play a major role in assisting UK and other border forces Thirsk based global wireless video transmission specialists Vemotion believes the recent scenes in Calais highlight just how crucial intuitive security systems are in our modern world. Hundreds of migrants attempted to board lorries stuck in queues due to French ferry worker strikes, leading to tense contact between the migrants and police. Worryingly, members of the public were also at d...

IPL is among the forerunners to transition to the 2013 international security standard IPL has become one of the first UK organisations to achieve the new ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for information security. The systems integrator, which specialises in digital innovation and enterprise information management, is among the forerunners in transitioning from the 2005 edition of the international security standard to the latest version. IPL has been building high-profile se...

e2v’s two specialist image sensors, LORRI and Ralph, were chosen for this mission Global technology firm e2v, has provided NASA’s New Horizons Mission with two image sensors which hope to capture the first ever close-up images of Pluto. NASA’s Pluto mission New Horizons which launched in January 2006 plans to examine Pluto, its moon Charon and other icy worlds at the edge of our solar system. After travelling over three billion miles to reach Pluto, it will...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that companies using access control readers with Farpointe's fleaPower option can expect long term energy savings. The fleaPower option is available on all Farpointe Data proximity and smartcard readers. This eco-friendly technology cuts energy costs and is an easy addition to any company's green initiative. In emergency power situations, proximity readers using the...

Issue In order to comply with recently introduced international anti-terror legislation regulating, among other things, 7k+ Volt power stations, Pelco by Schneider Electric was selected by a Norwegian Power Utility to provide a video security solution. Complementing its existing physical security protocols, the utility also looked at ways in which video could help deliver proactive maintenance capabilities to ensure the uninterrupted availability of power to its customers. Solution A combinat...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto-configure in minutes. Ideal for small industrial & commercial applicatio...

AC2000 software offers an unparalleled range of security applications that enhance security and customer operations To secure King Khalid University Hospital and ensure the constant safety of its staff, patients and visitors, CEM’s AC2000 access control and security management system was installed. AC2000 access control and security management system provides King Khalid University Hospital with a range of access control features and functionality, as well as CEM’...

With several companies sharing one building, a common access control system was needed to secure each company’s offices. As well as being easy for everyone to use, it needed to be unobtrusive. AEOS came highly recommended Millennium Bridge House in London is home to a variety of companies in industries including finance, insurance and recruitment where the protection of personal data is paramount. When the building’s access control system became outdated, the certified business par...

Salesmen may face pressure to “seal the deal,” but might an overemphasis on the ABCs of selling (“always be closing”) actually work to the detriment of an unsuspecting customer coerced into buying too much (or the wrong) technology to meet his or her needs? Not likely, according to our Expert Panel, who this week address the topic of salesmanship in the security market. We asked: Can an end user trust a security salesman’s advice? Our responses are overwhelmingly in...

With recently signed MoU, iOmniscient and Ajilon exhibited together for first time at 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane iOmniscient, the leader in providing intelligent analytics solutions, is proud to announce our partnership with Ajilon, a leading Australian IT consultancy firm. iOmniscient's smart solutions are offered hand-in-hand with Ajilon's excellence in deployment of such solutions to ensure successful implementation of Smart Video, Sound and Smell Analytics...