Surveillance & Security News for June 2010

Prysmian is a lead supporter of the ACI and is at the front of the fight against non-approved and counterfeit cablesNewly re-elected MP for Wrexham, Ian Lucas, spent some of his pre-election campaign visiting Prysmian's factory in Wrexham, North Wales and confirmed his backing for the ACI in the process. Prysmian is a lead supporter of the ACI and is at the front of the fight against non-approved and counterfeit cables. Days before being re-elected to office, Mr Lucas had a tour of the facility...

The meeting marked the fifth in a series of major international summits intended to strengthen global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the invitation of UAE Minister of the Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, to meet with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security."Th...

The event strengthens a newly formed partnership between Controlsoft and ASSA ABLOY Access ControlSystems integrators from across the industry enjoyed an insight into the latest combinations in access control technology at a recent innovations event, jointly hosted by ASSA ABLOY Access Control and Controlsoft.The event, which took place at ASSA ABLOY Access Control's Watford training academy, provided delegates with a practical introduction to Controlsoft's I-Net system architecture and ASSA ABL...

David's role is to build on Axis Security's early successDavid Riley has been appointed as the new North East Commercial Manager for Axis Security, the nationwide manned guarding and electronic security business that last month opened a regional operations centre in Newcastle. David has previous management experience within the security industry with Chubb and Reliance.Axis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing manned guarding businesses, is well-known for providing high-level security...

Sanyo has hired Stephen Lightfoot to design and produce the content of the surveillance training coursesSanyo has announced that it will be offering training courses to educate end-users, specifiers and consultants, installers, system integrators and distributors on how to design, install and commission a CCTV system based around Full HD camera technology."Since the beginning of 2010 we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who wish to learn more about our Full HD camer...

Sukhi will also be sharing his views on what security means to businessesSukhi Ghuman, founder of Derby based Octavian Security, is to share some of his business experiences and expertise at Cooper Parry's next Pride Park Business Club event to be held at its Centro Place offices on 15 June.Speaking at the breakfast seminar, Sukhi, whose business has just relocated to Pride Park from Nottingham, will share Octavian's meteoric journey - from spare bedroom start-up to its 27th place in the Su...

"We are a public facility that needs to be hospitable and accessible to the community on the one hand, but on the other hand, we see changes in such growing communities as ours where crime becomes more of an issue.  We are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and employees," says the Executive Vice President at a hospital in New York State. "It's a vulnerable population with many of the patients being elderly or psychiatric, and we have to protect them at the same time as t...

The existing security installation at the hospital consisted of a variety of different locking systems, including a cylinder lock master key system and numerous key code locks fitted to most of the wards. However, this was inflexible and did not give the level of security the hospital now wants to provide. The solution decided on by the hospital therefore was to remove the incumbent system of codes and key control and replace it with a modern state-of-the-art electronic access system that...

 The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - is a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a revised control panel standard that is intended to reduce the number of false alarms. The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007 - details the design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices...

NAV's achievement proves its market leadership in integrated security and surveillance systemsNorth American Video (NAV), market leader in the design, engineering and service of integrated security and surveillance systems, has achieved Platinum Level status in the Honeywell Integrated Security Dealer Service Certification programme. The top-level designation recognises NAV's substantial investment in implementing programmes, processes, tools and training to ensure superior support and services...

The security company partnership will offer enhanced solutions based on standardised ISO14443 credentials Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, and SCM Microsystems, a leading provider of both contact and contactless security and identity solutions for secure access and a business unit of Identive Group, are partnering to offer enhanced so...

OB9233D provides significant savings on surveillance infrastructure costsOB Telecom, the leading supplier of advanced digital video fibre transmission products, launched its second generation drop and insert fibre optic transmission system, OB9233D, at the IFSEC 2010, which was held on May 10 to 13 in Birmingham, UK.The new OB9233D series utilises digitally encoded technology and can implement multi-mode video input via one single mode fibre. A single fibre link can transmit up to 16 video chann...

Mission Durban-based Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre is a state-of-the-art facility committed to taking customer service to new heights. Born from the dreams of businessman and surgeon, Dr Diliza Mji, it truly transforms private medical care in South Africa. Tragically, hospitals are no longer unaffected by the wide-spread crime affecting other businesses in South Africa. True to their calling to provide exceptional standards of service to their patients, Ethekwini Hospital has ident...

The original Brazil security report was a PDF but the update is being provided through a web-based dashboardThe Security Industry Association has released a web-based update to its highly-popular Brazil Security Market Report.The updated report offers a comprehensive look at the market for security and life safety products in one of the world's fastest growing countries. With nearly 200 million people and a $2 trillion economy, Brazil has extensive potential for growth, and the nation's ele...

The event is an informative half-day seminar, taking place on 17 June, organised by The Security InstituteLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is teaming up with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech) as part of an informative half-day seminar, taking place on 17 June, organised by The Security Institute. The event titled ‘Integrated Security - One solution to Maximise Your Security Operations', is being held at Dunsfold Park ae...

To protect visitors to the China Pavilion, nearly 700 Bosch high-performance CCTV cameras were installed Bosch systems contributing to smooth and efficient running of the event 700 Bosch cameras and a Bosch Allegiant Matrix System protect the prestigious China Pavilion Over 800 Bosch cameras and Bosch Public Address system with 1,600 speakers installed in the Expo Axis Bosch Security Systems is one of the principal suppliers of security equipment fo...

The challenge Health care organisations the world over are working to make their systems more efficient. In Kenya, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) prints member ID cards in-house to reduce fraud and improve patient satisfaction. The NHIF is a government health care organisation covering Kenyans for their in-patient medical needs. Workers earning more than a defined amount must contribute to the fund through payroll deductions. Membership is voluntary for self-employed workers. The...

Special pricing discount from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc will help schools reconcile needs with budgetsFrom now through the end of September 2010, schools, colleges and universities can take advantage of a special pricing offer through the OnSSI Education Stimulus Package. The promotion is offered on new Ocularis ES or DS systems, and features a significant discount from MSRP on all Ocularis ES and DS Base and camera licenses. The discounts also apply for additional cameras licenses to exis...

Samsung's key new video surveillance solutions include a new series of 1.3 megapixel IP camerasSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, announces their strategic partnership with PSA Security Network®. The partnership, introduced by Samsung Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Frank DeFina, will provide a seamless link between the manufacturer and PSA's network of more than 285 systems integrators who are par...

SIA's leadership highlights its commitment to providing results for the entire security industryA New Jersey lawmaker introduced a bill that would enact a key legislative fix sought by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition.The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-load" mode. The requirements apply to security and life safety devices - such as video surveillance and acces...

Axis M3114-R Network Camera Series honoured with best IP video product awardSecurity Products magazine announced the winners of the 2010 Security Products' GovSec Award at GovSec, the Government Security Expo & Conference. The Security Products' GovSec Award honours outstanding products being exhibited at GovSec.The Security Products' GovSec Awards were launched in 2009. This year, eight winners were honoured in six award categories: Access controlQuantum Secure, SAFE for Government Solution...

Paul brings with him over 15 years of experience within both the UK and international security marketsOpen Protocol software specialist ESI has appointed Paul Dodds as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland. Formerly the UK Sales Director at Xtralis (ADPRO), Paul brings with him over 15 years of experience within both the UK and international security markets."The central station market is currently an area of high activity as the sector adapts to consolidated software solutions and the ado...

Together, the two companies will deploy and support integrated security solutions for a host of customersQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced a formal partnership with Convergint Technologies, a leading North American systems integrator.Based in Schaumburg, IL, Convergint Technologies is a service-based company that designs, installs, and maintains buil...

The stars on Sanyo's stand at IFSEC 2010 were the nine Sanyo Full HD CCTV cameras"We have always benefited from exhibiting at IFSEC but this year was particularly successful for us with a record number of visitors making their way to our stand," said David Hammond, European Sales Manager for Sanyo's CCTV division. "I am sure other exhibitors equally found IFSEC 2010 to be busy but I am very pleased to say that we seemed to have more than our fair share of visitors."The stars...

CNL's IPSecurityCenter will allow ESRI end users to bring their entire security estate into one systemCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces a strategic technology partnership with ESRI (UK), the UK's leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) technology. The partnership will help businesses become more profitable and public service more efficient through a better understanding and analysis of location-based information....

ID Wholesaler has many interactive features on its website for customers of biometric productsID Wholesaler, the largest online retailer of ID card printers and supplies, has been named to Internet Retailer's Top 500 Guide for the second consecutive year. Ranking at number 416, ID Wholesaler is in good company with online giants including Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc, Best Buy, and Target."ID Wholesaler once again made the Top 500 because they know who their customers are and how to sell to th...

At IFSEC, VideoIQ showcased both iCVR and iCST CCTV cameras and encodersVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, showcased its complete line of cameras, encoders and video management at IFSEC 2010 including the iCVR D1 dome camera, iCVR-MP megapixel camera, iCVR encoder and VideoIQ ViewÔ video management system, plus the family of iCST streaming cameras and encoders designed for use in environments with central NVR storage and 3rd party video management systems. IFSEC 2010 was...

CSO Roundtable is a two-day conference for senior security executives in Rio de Janeiro, December 6-7, 2010The CSO Roundtable of ASIS International will host Opportunity and Risk: The CSO Roundtable Latin America Summit, a two-day conference for senior security executives in Rio de Janeiro, December 6-7, 2010. This event will explore the risks, challenges and opportunities facing organisations doing business in the region as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Oly...

C-Entry DH-2 platform supports modular applications such as Access Control, Time & Attendance C-true Ltd is proud to announce the release of C-Entry model DH-2, an advanced generation product line for access control based on facial recognition technology at IFSEC 2010, Birmingham UK, the world's leading global annual security event.C-Entry DH-2 capitalises on an installed base of C-Entry DH-1, its former version already installed in 23 countries. C-Entry DH-2 enjoys a weal...

The event will bring together security directors to tackle the most critical and strategic security challengesMIS Training is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Chief Security Officer Summit - Vienna 2010. This year MIS has expanded on the success of previous events held in Amsterdam, Geneva and Barcelona. Supported by key industry groups, inter-governmental organisations and security associations across Europe and beyond, the event will bring together security directors to tackle the most...