Surveillance & Security News for July 2016

TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase in new visitors and a 38% increase in export markets visitors at IFSEC 2016 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase (compared to 2015) in new visitors at the recent IFSEC International 2016 event at the ExCeL London, which the company partially attributes to the unveiling of its new GARDiS online security solution. Increase in visitors Reflecting upon the success of the event, TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commen...

SATATYA acts as the master device, allowing management, monitoring and playback of up to 19 other devices and a total of 500 cameras Managing cameras at different locations or different recording devices centrally is a complex process. It involves managing a server and multiple monitoring devices along with complicated cabling. To overcome these challenges, Matrix SATATYA Video Surveillance solution allows managing multiple recording devices (NVR or HVR) through a single devic...

The mobile app utilises the worldwide GSM mobile network to send and receive text messages which act as instructions to redeployable CCTV systems Addressing the requirement for mobile CCTV to be as flexible as possible with the least hassle, the remote power control innovation from Revader Security enables users to power redeployable security systems on and off from a mobile phone, anywhere in the world. Greater flexibility The mobile app, available to download from the Appl...

The GSM PRO intercoms provides greater security and freedom at the same time Videx has launched a new GSM door entry system that uses mobile technology to communicate and operate doors, automatic gates, car parks and remote site applications. The GSM PRO intercoms are available in kit form or as part of the popular 4000 Series modular door entry system for single call button applications up to 50 apartments all with the facility to divert to three additional numbers if the fi...

The Video Management Centre VMC-2 stands out due to its ergonomic and intelligent design. It is made up of a touch screen, a joystick and a jog-shuttle. The individual components are modular and flexible, i.e. they are freely positionable and thus ideally suited for both left- and right-handed operators. Moreover, it is possible to use the components independently as stand-alone devices. The VMC-2 is compatible with SeMSy® III video management systems and is DIN EN 50130-4 compliant. VMC J...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrated its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016 ASSA ABLOY generated a ‘buzz’ at IFSEC 2016 through exhibiting its journey from mechanical to digital security. Range of brands ASSA ABLOY’s stand was the busiest to date, with its leading brands, including, Yale, ASSA ABLOY, Abloy and Traka, showcasing their product breadth that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The group’s pioneering, innovative and d...

The IHS report shows Hikvision is continuing to grow rapidly in the CCTV & video surveillance equipment market  The latest report from business information provider IHS Inc. shows Hikvision has once again reinforced its position as the world’s largest supplier of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, for the fifth year running. CCTV & video surveillance market   Detailed in the report is how Hikvision occupies 19.5% market share for the global CCTV...

CLIQ® Connect takes advantage of Bluetooth 4.0 technology, enabling users to update keys wirelessly with a smartphone Abloy UK has launched its innovative new CLIQ® Connect technology that enables PROTEC2 CLIQ® keys to be activated through a smartphone. CLIQ® Connect is set to revolutionise the flexibility, time-saving and ease of use of remote access control by bringing it into the mobile era. Remote management capabilities PROTEC2 CLIQ® allows for the r...

 Part 2 of our Security in Healthcare series The future is digital, and analogue systems are a thing of the past – or are they? The fact is, in the healthcare vertical at least, we may still have a way to go before the full potential of IP-based systems is realised. Obstacles include a lack of funding and the challenge of sharing IP bandwidth with other healthcare technologies. Bandwidth competition While many hospitals have invested significantly in IP syst...

The rate of adoption of mobile credentials will progress quickly, because of its exciting value proposition Cloud computing has been around for some time now, starting with the formal public Internet in 1990. But the nature of it has changed and evolved quickly and dramatically. Now, the cloud is becoming foundational to many emerging security applications, including mobile credentialing involving Near Field and Bluetooth communications, with the Internet of Things (loT) poise...

Budget cuts are causing councils to scale down their systems, or decommission them altogether Budget cuts in England and Wales are leading to cameras being switched off to save money. But why is this happening and what could be done to minimise the impact on public space CCTV systems? The UK could be described as the CCTV “capital” of the world, with between 4 million and 6 million cameras deployed, according to a British Security Industry Association study in 201...

Here we are already at mid-year, and 2016 has been an eventful one for the security marketplace, dominated by mergers and acquisitions and lots of new products coming to the market. But what’s the outlook for technology in the second half of the year? What technologies will draw the most attention and drive the market into 2017? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What technology buzz will dominate the security industry in the second half of 2016?

  MOBOTIX T25 IP video door stations were installed at main entrance of the church building and one at the school entrance Located about 20 miles east of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in Webster City, St. Thomas Aquinas School is home to 116 students ranging from preschool through sixth grade. The school is located in the same building as St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a recently built parish centre, which houses their preschool classrooms and a gym. All of the buildings on ca...

Visitors to Hikvision’s stand were shown a number of key products and new additions to the Hikvision range Hikvision, provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has reported a greater number of visitors to its stand than ever before, at this year’s IFSEC international security exhibition at London’s ExCeL. Showcasing a raft of new developments across the Hikvision range, visitors to the company’s stand were shown a number of key...

Aceros Del Toro steel manufacturer With humble beginnings as a scrap collector in 1978, Aceros Del Toro has gone through many years of tempering to become one of the key steel manufacturers and providers, serving both Mexico and the United States. With a Mexico City service centre beginning operations in 1990, a Guadalajara distribution centre opening in 1992, and the commencement of manufacturing at plants in 2011 and 2012, this young and driven company has grown to become a market leader with...

Mura IPX capture and decoder cards pack 4K capture plus high-density decode functionality onto a single PCIe® card Matrox® Graphics Inc. has announced that Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K capture and IP decoder cards are now available to OEMs and AV system builders. Available in models with and without fans, they are an integral part of advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD decoding over standard IP. Mura IPX capture and...

  MOBOTIX hemispheric technology gives wider areas of view, while reducing camera counts Laurel School District is home to more than 3,200 students and five school facilities. It is the public school district for the city of Laurel, Mississippi, an area known for oak-lined streets and turn-of-the-century architecture. Located in Southeast Mississippi, the city was founded after significant growth in the timber industry. It eventually became a large milling town, but...

The TS 007 information page was the most visited page on the entire DHF website in 2015 Awareness of the growing threat of lock cylinder snapping is surging amongst trade professionals and the general public alike. Locksmiths, security specialists and householders are increasingly visiting the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) website to find out more about the BSI Kitemarked TS 007 three star solution. Trusted solution In the last year, the TS 007 information page on the...

Heatmap camera is able to provide accurate information about customer in-store behaviour and people counting camera offers retailers the opportunity to measure store efficiency between footfall The technology partnership established between Hanwha Techwin Europe and Facit has led to the launch of new Wisenet Heatmap and People Counting cameras. Each camera is supplied with a pre-loaded Facit Application that can be put to work straight out of the box. Wisenet Heatmap camera...

Gemalto’s Coesys Mobile Enrolment stations will help enrolment centres to rapidly acquire details of citizens, and instantly issue voter cards Gemalto has won an international tender to supply CENI, the National Independent Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 22,000 mobile biometric voter enrolment kits to support a comprehensive update of the country’s national voter register. Gemalto’s fully portable Coesys Mobile Enrolment...

Guardian24’s app gives users the ability to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency Guardian24 – the UK and Ireland’s lone worker protection provider have been entrusted to protect Gateway Family Services’ outreach staff via Smartphone apps. Health and well-being services As a Community Interest Company, Gateway Family Services works with the NHS and Local Authorities to provide health and well-being services to communities in Birmingham and the...

The Brentford Plugfest drew 56 technical expert attendees from 27 companies around the world ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 14th Developers’ Plugfest June 1st-3rd in Brentford, West London, at the Holiday Inn London – Brentford Lock. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest included interoperability testing for all six ONVIF profiles, including Profile...

Broadcast Wireless Systems takes 100 percent responsibility for design and integration as well as round-the-clock service and support Broadcast Wireless Systems, which offers objective technical expertise on specialist broadcast RF requirements, will unveil its plans for a new H.265/4K video codec platform at IBC 2016. Broadcast Wireless Systems Commercial Director Stuart Brown said, “Wireless camera operators face a double-squeeze. The demand for 2K and 4K content is i...

Carrick currently leads SAS R&DScotland as its Managing Director Edesix Ltd., a provider of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has announced the appointment of technology veteran David Carrick to its Board of Directors.Law Enforcement solutions experience Carrick currently leads SAS R&D Scotland as its Managing Director, and boasts a technology background of over 30 years. Beginning his career with Ferranti and Polaroid, Carrick held the position of CEO at Memex before...

The Tactilon Agnet application enables users to make instant group calls and send messages to Tetra users Airbus Defence and Space and the State Security Networks Group (Suomen Erillisverkot), the public safety operator of Finland’s national Tetra network VIRVE, will start a technical and operational pilot trial to test the Tactilon Agnet smartphone application, formerly known as TSA. This application allows the seamless and secure integration of nationwide public safety...

Background Delivering the future of guarding through technology and expertise The emergence of high-tech virtual guarding as a powerful and cost-effective alternative to traditional manned patrol approaches is a direct realisation of the promise seen in the industry’s most innovative and high-performing technology. Currently, emergent leaders in the virtual guarding space are those who successfully leverage guarding and security expertise and match it with the right technology to move be...

Transport hubs will always be terrorist targets since people congregate in tight clusters (Image credit: deepspace / Shutterstock.com) The attack on Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, comes only three months after the bombing of Brussels Airport. Many are considering common elements in terms of modus operandi and likely perpetrators but the similarities are largely superficial. Airports, like any major transport hub, will always be terrorist targets since people congregate in tight...

The BSIA’s constitution dictates that committee member elections are held on an annual basis via secret ballot Send For Help Group has been re-elected its two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, and Ben Hawkins, Incident Management Centre Manager, has been re-elected to represe...

The Contactless Testing API offers a wide range of analogue parameters that are adjustable such as the waveform, load modulation amplitude, frequency, and bitrate Comprion has developed a new testing API, a programming interface that allows developers to write their own test cases in the contactless environment. As the API offers the opportunity to implement user-defined scenarios in a lab environment, it is of high value for everyone involved in the development of contactles...

Public Safety solutions in strong demand amidst heightened terror threat UK-based security firm Digital Barriers has announced an exponential 113% increase in its international revenues which have doubled to £15.1m from £7.1m in 2015, accounting for 83% of its total revenues. Revenue growth was driven by a strong performance from Digital Barrier's Solutions division, which grew organically by 53%. State-of-the-art counter terror technology security solutions...