Surveillance & Security News for June 2011

City of Westminster College in the heart of London is well into an ambitious programme of redevelopment and refurbishment that will see their education and training supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The College offers around 250 full and part-time courses to over 7,000 students each year so to make the new building a success much though had to be given to the design and implementation of a robust security plan that would allow for free flow of traffic throughout the building while safel...

  SALTO Systems sponsors ECCA conference & exhibition 2011 held in Bristol SALTO Systems were one of the corporate sponsors of the annual European Campus Card Association (ECCA) conference held this year at the University of West England, Bristol 12th & 13th June 2011.Fifty countries were represented among the delegates attending the conference and exhibition, which did its usual excellent job of bringing together a variety of campus card professionals from a wide arr...

Last Thursday, ADT, the largest division of Tyco International, officially opened its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre. Located on an eco-friendly, high-tech building in the heart of Manchester, it is one of a kind in the UK, providing 24/7 unique remote engineering service for faults and incidents. SourceSecurity.com was present at the unveiling of the official plaque carried out by Tyco's Security Solutions President Naren Gursahaney and UK & Ireland Managing Director And...

  Cloud will upgrade the level of video surveillance storage as compared to present technologies The world of enterprise video-surveillance storage has changed much over the past fifteen years: first from VHS to the DVR; later to IP solutions, with customers choosing NVRs, IP SANs or even server storage devices. Could cloud be the next generation in video-surveillance storage?A cloud based solution is very appealing to enterprise customers because it offers flexibility...

  DMP adds features and builds RMR for Central Stations at ESX 2011Attendees to this year's ESX show will find a spectrum of security innovations when visiting DMP at Booth #304. In addition to feature-packed panels, DMP will show off the 463G Digital Cellular Communicator, recently UL-certified as a primary fire communicator. On the software side, booth visitors can test drive Entré™ Access Control Software and learn more about the SCS-VR™ Virtual Receiver. They can...

 RML AD group finished fourth at this years Le Mans 24 Hours 2011  Everyone at RML AD Group knows what it feels like to win at Le Mans. The team has taken the LMP2 title twice in recent years, and they have experienced the rich swell of emotion, pride and satisfaction that comes with seeing their own drivers standing on that famous podium. On Sunday, in the 79th edition of the 24 Hours, the team's trio of Mike Newton, Thomas Erdos and Ben Collins, battled through to fourth in the LMP...

  UDT 2011 was visited by large number of delegtes from 47 countries An innovative approach to both the conference and the exhibition paid dividends for Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2011, which took place at ExCeL London from 7 - 9 June. The conference was attended by over 240 delegates from 47 countries with the plenary session attracting a full house for the keynote address by Rear Admiral Amjad Hussain, Director (Precision Attack) and Controller of the British Royal Navy. Also...

  ACT showcased its range of products at IFSEC 2011 all designed using the most recent technologiesAccess Control Technology used IFSEC 2011 as an opportunity to showcase a number of new products, due for release this year, including door controllers, readers, locks and software all designed using the most recent technologies. Among the products being demonstrated was the ACTpro 1500 single door controller which will provide a cost effective access control solution for up to 32 door...

  Nedap Security Management moves to new offices in Belgium to support growthThe new complex and training centre will support the continued growth of Nedap Belgium. The building is located in a scenically inspiring setting, which is reminiscent of the head office in Groenlo, the Netherlands."Kanaalpark Vilvoorde" is expanding rapidly and will ultimately become a combination of office facilities and residential developments. The imposing historical presence of the "Tuchth...

AVCIS revealed that almost 9000 cars have been stolen in the beginning of 2011Almost 9,000 vehicles across the UK were stolen in just 36 days at the beginning of 2011, equating to one stolen every six minutes, reports the Association of Chief Police Officers Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS).The statistics have been revealed ahead of AVCIS' Car Crime Awareness Week, which takes place on 13-19 June 2011. The initiative aims to raise the public's awareness of vehicle crime method...

New operating platform on Windows 7 allows organisations to integrate their building, fire and security control technology into a single, easy to operate, integrated solution.Leading software developer of Integrated Building, Fire & Security Management Solutions - Cortech Developments - announces the launch of Datalog 5 for Windows 7. The new solution is the culmination of an intensive development process and is considered a major release by the company. It will not only provide customers...

The iPhone App "Dallmeier Mobile Video Center" enables the mobile access to Dallmeier systems (DVR, NVR, server, cameras) with an iPhone. You can conveniently access live images as well as the corresponding recordings on the go. Special transcoding prepares the images for ideal display on the iPhone and ensures a high frame rate at the same time. The Dallmeier App has the typical iPhone intuitive operation including multi-touch zoom. Separate settings for 3G and Wifi operation can...

Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the expansion of its energy efficient Switch Mode power supplies, targeted at the CCTV sector, with the unveiling of new additions to its popular Vision Range.The latest Vision PSUs (Power Supply Units) from Elmdene, which were premiered at the recent IFSEC 2011 security exhibition, comprise the low profile VRS12-6000 and the encapsulated VRS12...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has now introduced the ComWorx™ VL - Value Line to satisfy the demand for a cost-effective line of Ethernet transmission products. This line consists of: Managed Ethernet switches Ethernet media converters Ethernet media converters with 60W PoE Ethernet over coaxial cable media converters Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Managed switches for Gbit a...

  Rick has extensive experience in providing optical fibre communication solutionsCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has named Ricardo Acle as the company's Director of Latin America Sales. Ricardo will be responsible the company's Latin America sales effort.The infrastructure within Latin American is expanding rapidly. The expansion fuels the demand for fibre...

 Palmer's Sixth Form College in Grays, Essex has updated its CCTV security system with HD technology from Sanyo Palmer's Sixth Form College in Grays, Essex has updated its CCTV security system to incorporate the latest High Definition (HD) technology from SANYO. The college which has committed to achieving academic excellence is now equipped with cutting edge security technology to take it forward to the next century.From providing a place for ‘ten poor children of the parish to rea...

 Children in Need charity in UK will get the support of Bosch Systems This year Bosch is celebrating a double anniversary: 125 years since the company's establishment and 150 years since the birth of our founder. Known for his generous philanthropic nature, Robert Bosch was an engineering pioneer who kept charity at the heart of everything he did. This has not changed much in the last 125 years at Bosch and to celebrate 125 years of his company, it seems only fitting that the celebrati...

 Intellio cameras provides surveillance to Tesco one of the most advanced non food distribution centres in Central Europe  One of the most modern Non Food distribution centers in Central Europe, Tesco's logistics base admits trucks 24/7 making the loading areas busy at all times. As a result, the goods are typically stored for mere hours or days in the warehouse. During the deployment of the surveillance system several factors had to be taken into consideration, such as the heavy t...

 IDESCO presented their latest version of versatile EPC products, access touch, cardea and numerous access control  IFSEC 2011 was a wonderful event and IDESCO is happy to see so many of their valued partners, visiting their stand, as much as they were delighted meeting new colleagues and friends in the identification field. IFSEC 2011 was their eleventh year at the show and they decided to celebrate it by providing an 11 % discount on single orders placed from May 6th to 20th&n...

Samsung's new ONVIF compliant SNP-5200 1.3 Megapixel High Definition network PTZ dome camera incorporates a true day/night camera and features a 20x optical zoom lens for unrivalled flexibility. "The SNP-5200 is an impressive addition to our iPOLiS 1.3 Megapixel network camera range," said Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager at Samsung Techwin Europe Limited. "Despite being competitively  priced, it is packed full of features and ‘bandwidth friendly' which make it t...

 Barix surpassed the 100,000 device threshold for sales as part of a highly successful 2010Barix AG, a pioneer in IP audio, monitoring, control and automation, announces it surpassed the 100,000 device threshold for sales as part of a highly successful 2010 that also saw major project wins and double-digit growth."2010 was a huge success for Barix," said Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO and Founder of Barix AG. "We passed a major sales milestone and experienced a substantial revenu...

Philip Verner, Sales and Marketing Manager, CEM Systems at the Emerging Markets Airport Awards 2011CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that it has been named the winner of the Emerging Markets Airport awards (EMAA) 2011. The prestigious awards ceremony which took place on 1st June 2011 at Al Bustan Rotana hotel, Dubai, UAE, recognised CEM for its achievements in the security system at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Terminal 3.The industry leading CEM AC2000 secur...

  Siqura B.V. declared that its analog and IP cameras are now UL certified Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of TKH Group, announced that its analog and IP cameras are now UL certified, joining the codecs, switches, and fibre optic solutions in the Siqura UL listing.Surveillance cameras providing ultimate securityUL-certified Siqura cameras offer true day/night and backlight compensation as standard features, as well as wide...

 Cortech Developments is hosting a series of roadshows to evaluate the latest integrated building, fire and security control technology Presenting Datalog 5 for Windows 7, leading software developer of Integrated Building, Fire & Security Management Solutions - Cortech Developments - is hosting a series of Roadshows over the next month. The Roadshow venues and dates are:Scotland - June 14 at Hampden Park - Glasgow North West - June 22 and 23 at Cortech's HQ offices - Knutsford South -...

 Apart from setting new offices Milestone has doubled its UK team to six in the last few months to enhance its marketMilestone, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has opened a new UK office complete with large demonstration area and training room in Derby in the Midlands. It has also doubled its UK team to six in the last few months and expects to boost this number again before the end of 2011.Milestone Systems' UK and Ireland Country Manager, Glenn Fletcher, e...

 Paul Andre de Jong new management board member at Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG will boost the company's international statusEffective 1st June 2011, Sanyo Video Vertrieb AG has appointed Mr Paul Andre de Jong as a new management board member responsible for the "Expansion" division. Paul de Jong has been working in the CCTV business for many years. He has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of production, sales and marketing gained in different businesses. 1999 - 2006, Mr...

LG and Hikvision will unite as Platinum Partners with Mirasys Technology Partner Programme Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced two new additions to its Technology Partner Programme. LG and Hikvision will join as ‘Platinum' Partners, benefitting from insight into Mirasys' product roadmap, testing and demonstration licenses and go-to-market resources, including documentation and ready-made Mirasys-led integratio...

Sukhi Ghuman (back row, centre) and his football team - EvertonSukhi Ghuman, owner and founder of award-winning security company Octavian Security, has fulfilled a life-long dream by taking to the pitch at Everton FC - helping to raise £10,000 for charity in the process. The entrepreneur took part in a special match at Goodison Park organised by Football Aid. Established in 2000, the organisation supports the work of charitable and voluntary groups across the UK via its grant mak...

Cassidian's solution eliminates interference caused by wind turbines to air traffic control radarsCassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has developed a technical solution to largely eliminate interference to air traffic control radars caused by wind turbines. This means that the guidance of aircraft in the vicinity of wind parks can be significantly improved, while at the same time making the approval of wind parks easier. Wind turbines generate radar interference signa...

Genetec's Omnicast, certified as an "Approved Product for Homeland Security" Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that their video surveillance system, Omnicast, has received both a designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology and certification as an Approved Product for Homeland Security from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both the designation and the certificat...