Surveillance & Security News for June 2012

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell recently welcomed National Industrial Communications Inc. (NICI) as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Winnipeg-based integrator provides a broad range of services including CCTV, nurse call systems, wandering patient alerts, access control, intercom and public address systems. Founded in 1998, the company has design...

Redwall SIP sensors are passive infrared devices that can intelligently detect motion As copper prices continue to soar, electrical substations throughout the U.S. are targets of copper thieves. Many sites are robbed for just a few dollars of scrap copper, but are left in potentially dangerous conditions and thousands of dollars of damage repairs. Sec-Tron (sec-tron.com), a Cincinnati-based full-service security integrator, works on many electrical substations for a larg...

Honeywell will also display its latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution Honeywell recently announced its participation at IFSEC South Africa 2012 from 19th – 21st June at Hall 2 - Stand A05 in the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. Visitors to the stand will be able to see first-hand the latest products and solutions from Honeywell, and the opportunities and benefits that they can bring to their business. Honeywell’s latest MAXPRO® Cloud solution is...

SCADA system by Sicura at Medway is a GUI which interacts with various subsystems Working with its sister company Vital Technology (VT), Sicura Systems has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent for Medway Council. The solution has drawn on the versatility of the companies that work together to make up Vital Services Group. The works at Medway have been a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

Bolshoi Theatre installed 350 indoor and outdoor Bosch  cameras When Moscow’s famous Bolshoi Theatre was refurbished between 2005 and 2011, Bosch was assigned to develop and install a state-of-the-art security system including fire prevention, public address, evacuation and video surveillance technologies. The new system was supposed to provide not only a comprehensive, interoperable network but also to be as unobtrusive as possible – blending in with the buil...

Arecont Vision's representative firm has expertise in megapixel technology Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is pleased to announce that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) now represents the company in the Midwest region of the United States. SMC brings extensive experience selling leading-edge technology to this important market. Security Marketing Consultants joins Arecont Vision’s 10 manufacturer’s representative firm...

Ipsotek's tag and track technology is a multi-camera tracking system and can locate any tagged person at any time Ipsotek’s award winning technology Tag and Track has won the CCTV System of the Year category at this year’s IFSEC International Security Industry Awards. Ipsotek competed for the winning title against five other entries in the CCTV System of the Year category. The award ceremony,  sponsored by  the Norbain Group, was held at the Hilton Birmi...

Jaiprakash Vappala has extensive experience with Group4, Tyco and CBC ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced the creation of a new position in India to support the growing demand for its fibre optic and Ethernet transmission solutions. Jaiprakash Vappala has been appointed as ComNet’s new regional manager for South Asia, covering India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Vappala has worked...

Arecont Vision's new warranty took effect on June 1, 2012 Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, announces its new 3-year warranty for the company’s entire megapixel camera line sold anywhere around the globe. The new 3-year warranty is identical to the company’s previous 1-year warranty with the exception of the coverage term. The new warranty took effect June 1, 2012. “Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are engineered and manu...

For the pilot, ASU staff and students were given NFC smartphones containing HID Global’s SIO technology HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognised by the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) with the organisation’s inaugural Innovative Technology Award. The award was given to ASU in recognition of the...

MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd exhibits at Counter Terror Expo in London MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOBOTIX presentation stand. T...

SightLogix Thermal SightSensors provide clear, detailed thermal images night and day A SightLogix smart thermal video analytics system has been chosen for deployment at the Jacksonville (FL) Port Authority (JAXPORT) in a project partially funded by a Homeland Security Grant initiative to enhance security at port facilities. SightLogix was selected after careful evaluation and on-site demonstrations of their perimeter security solution. SightLogix systems function with a high...

Tecton will integrate PanoCam360 into all their video management systems AMG-Panogenics, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, solutions is pleased to announce that the company has entered an OEM partnership agreement with Tecton Ltd, the UK based designer, developer and manufacturers of Closed Circuit Video Equipment (CCTV ) for commercial, security, government and broadcast applications. Under the new agreement, Tecton will integrate PanoCam360 into...

AIS utilised wireless and IP solution services from Fluidmesh and Mayflex respectively East Stoke village in Nottinghamshire became the first village in the country to win the “Secured by Design" award in March 2011 and is now crime free thanks to its newly installed IP surveillance system.  Fed up with the crime rates, residents of East Stoke raised £50,000 in a bid to create the first crime-free place in the country, as featured on the Crimewatch Roadshow e...

Attika tollway has 355 traffic monitoring and toll security cameras, including 261 PTZ and 94 fixed cameras IndigoVision’s integrated IP Video surveillance system is helping to keep traffic flowing smoothly on the Attika Tollway around Athens, with hundreds of cameras helping operators identify and respond to problems on the road. The 65km Attika Tollway forms a ring road around metropolitan Athens, and is the backbone of the Attika Prefecture road network. It is unique...

MobileCamViewer offers carrier-grade cell phone-based video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions The director of surveillance operations at several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Arkansas required a way to keep a 24/7 watch over two locations without being glued to a chair and has turned to the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application from mobiDEOS to accomplish her goal. MobileCamViewer continues to generate interest from seemingly every corner of...

The outstanding HD surveillance security products were recognised at the Secutech 2012 Expert jury and international visitors choose 16 winning products. The first ever industry award to recognise outstanding HD surveillance security products was held recently at the Secutech 2012 show in Taiwan. Secutech is Asia’s largest international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire and safety industry sectors. Organised by Messe Frankfurt N...

Standard Chartered Bank's headquarters, branches and ATMs in Kenya have installed Dallmeier cameras Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya relies on video security by Dallmeier. In addition to the headquarters in Nairobi, numerous bank branches and ATMs have been equipped with the German manufacturer’s technology. Currently, around 500 cameras installed throughout the entire country are monitored at the central security room in Nairobi.  Standard Chartered Bank has been...

Networking is a powerful way to effectively converge and integrate security In an ever-changing world, business organisations require efficient security partners in order to focus their expansion towards growing economies. This physical expansion leads to a need for expanded and enhanced security programs to protect a growing network of people and facilities. In this article, Renae Leary, Senior Director, Global Accounts, at ADT Worldwide, provides an insight into cost-effecti...

The solution is tailored for operators in major surveillance projects and special security facilities Axxon Intellect Enterprise software by AxxonSoft has been integrated with the VS3D visualisation platform by Coherent Synchro. The solution is tailored for operators in major surveillance projects, crucial infrastructure and special security facilities. Coherent Synchro is a young Spanish company set up in 2010 by 3D specialists to provide solutions for security and other are...

Arecont's addition of four sales executives is to drive continued growth of its megapixel camera technology Arecont Vision announces the addition of four high performance sales executives to drive continued growth of its industry leading megapixel camera technology in the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region. Joining Arecont Vision are Lucian Ciobanu, Eastern and Southern Europe; Nicola Noviello, Italy and South East Europe; Jasper Stoter, Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg and...

Recent figures revealed that one third of UK shoppers admit to stealing using self-service tills Shoplifting at self-service tills will soon be a problem of the past, according to Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, thanks to the continuing developments of IP CCTV technology. Recent figures revealed that one third of UK shoppers admit to stealing using self-service tills. The customers surveyed said they used a range of tricks to dupe the autom...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launched the white paper at IFSEC 2012 ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss the issues and security solutions available for educational premises, which can improve the student experience. The white paper, entitled, ‘Can we afford to protect our young people?’ is now available and discusses the changing nature of the school and university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK and how this impacts on the...

Partners are also certified for Genetec’s IP video surveillance and access control Genetec, a pioneer in world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the launch of the AutoVu Premier Partner category for North America. The new partner category complements Genetec’s Channel Partner Program by offering end-users access to channel partners who have been recognised by Genetec to be highly skilled and qualified in the installation, maintenance and support of Aut...

The last few years have seen the risk (and also the perceived risk) to mass transportation passengers increase significantly, so there has also been a firm desire to make sure that individuals who enter secure areas do so with full clearance and authentication. This has become a prominent preoccupation for the travel industry, but thankfully the access control sector recognises and embraces these concerns and specialist manufacturer and supplier TDSi is leading the vanguard with regards to makin...

In Bangkok, there are more than 2.6 million vehicles are on the roads daily. It is estimated that drivers on average have to spend around 22 days each year stuck in the traffic. One of the busiest roads penetrating the heart of Downtown Bangkok, Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway is no exception. This Highway is frequently congested with cars and motorcycles as commuters travelling in and out of the capital city, especially during the rush hours. MESSOA traffic cameras brought in to meet high requiremen...

If an intruder is detected, the REDSCAN triggers a dome camera that zooms in on the “target” An Aston Martin garage in need of a comprehensive detection solution at the rear of its site to protect the expensive cars from damage or theft has opted for the award-winning OPTEX REDSCAN laser detector to create a ”virtual fence”. Following the redevelopment of the dealership and operational changes in the Pendragon Group, managers at the Stratstone branch b...

The Ocularis system controls 500 indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras at Parkchester South Parkchester South Condominiums' 70 public safety officers in the Bronx, NY now ensure the safety of thousands of residents using Ocularis, OnSSI's IP Video Management and Security software. The easy-to-use Ocularis system controls 500 indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras at Parkchester South, providing access to video views from throughout the massive complex. OnSSI software also s...

The Alpro transom closers are being installed on doors manufactured by Heritage Window Systems Transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware are being installed at Stanmore Place, a luxury landscaped residential project of over 500 apartments in north-west London. The Alpro closers are being installed on doors manufactured by Hampshire-based Heritage Window Systems which are ‘thermally-broken’ meaning that temperature transfer through the doors is minimis...