Surveillance & Security News for July 2016

  NewPointe Community Church has deployed 3xLOGIC access control at four church locations across Ohio 3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions has announced that NewPointe Community Church, with headquarters in Dover, Ohio, has deployed 3xLOGIC Intelli-M Access® Corporate access control at four church locations across Northeastern Ohio. Intuitive interface and scheduling capabilities Dave Mast is the Technical Operations Director for New...

Xcellis™ Application Director enables customers to run VMS or analytic applications with directly attached storage Quantum Corp. has announced Xcellis™ Application Director, a new addition to its surveillance and security solution family which enables customers to run video management systems (VMS) or analytic applications with directly attached storage. With the new server, these applications can connect directly to Quantum's QXS™ Series disk storage or as c...

Europe's first private business park, Paris Nord 2, prides itself on the resources it offers – and with good reason. Spread over some 300 hectares – the equivalent of 420 football pitches – its premises are home to 550 companies, employing in excess of 20,000 staff members. In addition to its 265 office buildings, the area also serves as a location for numerous warehouses, car parks, restaurants and hotels. The video surveillance task Another notable feature among the wide va...

EyeLock nano NXT uses video, rather than still pictures, to capture eye images at 20 frames per second Tyco Security Products introduces the integration of EyeLock nano NXT® advanced dual iris authentication technology with Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution. Eye image video capture An ideal solution for business, government and other applications, EyeLock nano NXT uses video, rather than still pictures, to capture eye images a...

Due to its small footprint, the MegaVideo Flex easily fits into a wide range of areas and settings Arecont Vision, provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, last week demonstrated the award-winning MegaVideo® Flex camera series during IFSEC International at the ExCel London, along with several examples of the wide range of possible applications that this unique professional surveillance camera supports. MegaVideo Flex IP applications The MegaVideo Flex IP camera...

Vicon aims to strengthen its sales presence nationwide in response to strong demand Vicon Industries, Inc.  designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of Datacom Sales and Associates (Datacom), a manufacturers’ representative firm covering the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. This additional sales resource emphasises Vicon’s commitment to dev...

The Annual Luncheon enables members from the industry to come together to celebrate the industry’s achievements of the past year The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to recognising the industry’s finest talent at its upcoming Annual Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The Annual Luncheon is the Association’s flagship event, enabling members and colleagues from across th...

The declining prices are contributing to more rapid adoption of multi-criteria detectors The introduction of multi-criteria detectors has given purchasers increased flexibility and functionality in their fire detection systems. According to the latest IHS Fire Detection & Suppression Report, the global multi-criteria detectors market was worth $264.8 million in 2015. The market is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent between 2015 to 2020....

Lenel certification allows all types of physical identities to be provisioned into the OnGuard system Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, has received additional factory certifications from Lenel, the company announced recently. Now, Quantum Secure’s SAFE version 4.9 is certified by Lenel for use on OnGuard 7.1 (version 7.1.481) and OnGuard 7.2 (version 7.2.269). Quantum Secure is a participant in Lenel’s OpenAccess Alliance Programme. “Quantum Secure has s...

AISG will be showcasing its security solutions designed specifically for the solar market American Integrated Security Group (AISG), North American full service security systems integrator, has announced that the company will be exhibiting at Solar Power International, September 12th-15th, at Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The AISG Critical Infrastructure Group will be on-hand to meet with the more than 15,000 solar pros from more than 75 countries expected to...

Managing Director Tim Goodson, Sales Director Scott Douglas and Strategic Sales Director Gavin Dunleavy will ensure the DNA of DVS remains Electronic and video surveillance distributor DVS Ltd has been acquired in a management buyout (MBO) supported by a finance package from HSBC. Finance director Tim Goodson led the deal for the Cardiff-based company, which is the largest independent CCTV distributor in the UK. He was supported by strategic accounts director Gavin Dunle...

Ripon needed to upgrade outdated and unsupported access software and poorly supported controllers and readers Ripon College Spanning more than 250 acres, with 26 buildings, Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, is home to more than 840 undergraduates. An intense engagement with and concern for the academic, artistic and personal development of students has defined Ripon since its founding in 1851. With approximately 92 percent of students residing on campus, and many of the scho...

100 million people are expected to visit Nashik during Kumbh Mela, and security is a major concern for the Government bodies Project by the numbers 8 hybrid video recorders 70 IP IR bullet cameras 45 IP IR dome cameras 10 IP IR PTZ cameras Kumbh Mela Kumbh Mela is one of the most sacred pilgrimage festivals of Indian and is organised at a grand scale at Nasik, Haridwar, Ujjain and Prayag. As Kumbh Mela is being celebrated after a period of 12 years in Nashik, 100 m...

EMARNAT (Mexico Government institution, Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources) Mexico's environment ministry is charged with the mission of protecting, restoring, and conserving the ecosystems, natural resources, assets and environmental services of Mexico with the goal of fostering sustainable development. DR Security is a company highly recognised in the field of solutions, integrations and services in the field of security technology, concentrating on new technologies, achieving a...

The limited resolution of Eden Shopping Centre's old surveillance system meant that not all critical areas with completely covered Eden Shopping Centre, a large retail and entertainment complex in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has taken the giant leap from an analogue to a HD video surveillance system. Upgrading the recorders, matrix, and priority cameras has provided the centre with enhanced optical clarity, high-definition images and the flexibility of future-proofing the s...

Milestone has been a member of Dell's OEM Technology Partner programme since 2014 Dell OEM Solutions has announced further collaboration with the global industry leader in open platform IP video management system (VMS) software, Milestone. Under the terms of the agreement, Milestone and Dell OEM Solutions will offer a fully validated and tested VMS platform based on Dell’s award winning Poweredge server platform worldwide. Dell OEM Technology Partner programme As a mem...

Users can remotely send, revoke and monitor VIZpin electronic keys without the need for expensive onsite hardware The customer Located in the bustling metropolis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Advent Coworking offers a creative, collaborative work environment for remote employees, allowing individuals to enjoy the same benefits of a traditional office space without the cost and upkeep. With an increasing number of people seeking to achieve a greater work-life balance, the conc...

How could the LAPD connect the disparate surveillance systems at each venue, and centralise the monitoring of the event from one unified command post? At any Special Olympics event, keeping track of athletes is a top priority. Operators at the unified command post found Security Centre to be very intuitive, and were quickly able to pull up cameras upon request and conduct forensics searches with ease. Special Olympics World Games Held in Los Angeles, California, the 2015 Spe...