Surveillance & Security News for June 2013

The training courses cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, intruder, access control products A new purpose built training centre in Granville is providing installers, operators, managers and designers of electronic security systems with a wide range of Tavcom accredited training courses which cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, control room, intruder, electro-technical and access control products and technologies....

Situated 20 miles (32 kilometres) south of Amman, (the capital city of Jordan), Queen Alia International Airport is the home of Royal Jordanian Airlines, Jordan's national flag carrying airline. It also acts as a major hub for Jazeera Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air and Jordan Aviation. Consisting of two passenger terminals, the airport was built in 1983 and welcomes as many as five million passengers each year, with plans for a capacity expansion to ten million in the future. Billed as Jordan's "ga...

With the Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS, multiple mobile viewing stations were connected to 46 camera feeds Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), delivered the core of the security solution for the Presidential Debate of 2012 held at Hofstra University’s 600-acre campus on Long Island, NY. Implemented by systems integrator EIA Inc., the complex installation included mobile access over wireless network connections for both g...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has released version 5.6 of its exacqVision VMS software for use with network video surveillance systems. The latest version adds archiving enhancements, custom layouts, email notifications, new and updated IP camera integrations and more. exacqVision 5.6 allows users to configure each video server to archive to a networked storage location using the client. This latest...

Advanced technology helps keep unwanted individuals off school property A new survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs and commissioned by Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, revealed some startling findings about opinions on school safety and security in North America. Survey Highlights: Communication is key - While school safety is a real and growing concern, many believe that parents are not made aware of the security m...

Keeping OnSSI’s popular Ocularis VMS software up to date is now easier and more cost-effective with CURRENT. Formerly known as the Software Upgrade Program (SUP), OnSSI’s new CURRENT upgrade program is designed to keep Ocularis updated with the latest features and functionality available at a fraction of the cost of trading-in the software. With CURRENT, Ocularis users can download updates as soon as they are released and take immediate advantage of new features and functionality to...

Christie recently introduced the Christie Mirage 4K25 and Christie Mirage 4K35 projectors for 3D applications for advanced visualization in automotive, location-based entertainment, government, military, oil and gas, and more. These new 3-chip DLP® projectors, anchored by the new Christie TruLife™ electronics platform with proprietary 1.2 Gigapixel per second, floating point architecture, offer full 4096 by 2160 resolution at 120Hz for 3D. The world premiere of these new solutions take...

The new system integrates PanoCam360 technology with  Wavestore’s video recording and management software AMG, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission solutions, has completed a CCTV surveillance project with Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd. for Gan International Airport. The new application uses PanoCam360 cameras on an Ethernet transmission platform to ensure complete surveillance, with no blind spots, in the executiv...

The new SALTO office will also enable customers and partners to attend presentations and in-house training SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, have opened a new office in Bologna to support the company’s continued growth in the Italian market. Located in a central area of the city, the focus for the office will be sales and technical support for the Italian market, concentrating on supporting dealers and end users as well as...

CEM S3020 portable readers enable airport security staff to validate access control cards at remote parts of the site CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce that it worked together with long-standing customer Belfast International Airport to increase security during the G8 Summit. Already having CEM S3020 portable access control readers on site as part of the existing CEM AC2000 access control system, the Airport chose to increase the number of po...

The SALTO system incorporates proximity Mifare operation, anti-vandal protection and can support up to 64,000 users World leaders meeting for the annual G8 Summit in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, are using access control technology from SALTO Systems. Lough Erne Golf Resort is where leaders from Britain, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, and the EU are meeting  to discuss major global economic, political, and security challenges, including energy...

The Centre features solutions composed of technologies from each PSCEU division Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to have launched its new Solutions Centre to the media yesterday at the UK HQ in Bracknell, Berkshire. The new Solutions Centre is a purpose built facility that has been created to offer visitors the opportunity to see and experience the many different solutions that Panasonic Systems Communications Company (PSCEU) has to offer. The...

In 1981, the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada opened the first leg of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line for the city’s visitors and residents. Today, the LRT has more than doubled the number of stations, added two additional legs, and boasts around 95 million passengers per year. The system is now commonly referred to as the “CTrain” and includes 38 stations connecting 46 km of track. The three legs operate on 7th Avenue through the city’s downtown area, and the resulti...

Rick White, vice president at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer at the conference Attendees at the Building Owners and Manufacturers Association’s (BOMA) Every Building Conference and Expo taking place at the San Diego Conference Center June 23-25 will gain insight in wireless and mobile technology and platforms. Rick White, vice president and products business leader of electronics at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, recently announced that all models in its 802.11n series of wireless access points will gain significant enhancements in speed and functionality through a free firmware upgrade.   The new firmware provides Moxa's AWK-3131 and AWK-4131 models with improved throughput up to 150 Mbps, automatic backup configuration through Moxa's ABC-01 unit, auto-negotiation for 4-pin Ethernet cables, and a number of other perfor...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently welcomed the HD Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) In-Ceiling Dome camera to their product line-up. With the same quality and performance of the HD PTZ, the In-Ceiling Dome has a patent-pending mounting technology that dramatically reduces installation time. The new camera also has a removable trim ring so customers can easily customise its colour.  “At Avigilon we’re always looking for ways to bri...

Honeywell’s dealer program provides support in sales techniques and marketing strategies for dealers Honeywell has added a leading, locally-owned, Vermont security provider to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive and prestigious security and dealer networks. Countryside Lock & Alarms, Inc. (“Countryside”), of Mount Holly, Vt., provides a wide range of security and life safety solutions to families and busin...

The new team assists Bosch’s field-based sales team with the support of dealers across US Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has created a new inside sales team to better service its customers with a more pro-active and focused approach. The team of 12 associates is dedicated to working closely with customers to help them create high-quality solutions using products from the company’s broad portfolio of systems for communications, video surveillance, access control, and...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients, and humidity with condensation are present. The all-new CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder is industrially hardened for use in the most extreme operating environments. The CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder or decoder. It acc...

Session topics for the September 2013 programme will focus on Intelligence Sharing and Cross-Border Policing U.S. Representative Candice S. Miller (MI-10) will keynote on September 13th at the US/Canada Border Conference. Rep. Miller serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. In April, she released a statement in support of legislation she is cosponsoring HR 1417, the Bord...

Samsung Techwin is launching a new line of high performance video surveillance cameras that feature an outstanding 700 TVL resolution, True Day/Night capability, de-fogging technology, 0.1 lux minimum illumination, and a host of additional features. The new analogue camera line-up includes vari-focal dome, fixed dome and box style configurations. The new cameras are designed for premium resolution and includes Samsung Super Noise Reduction that delivers an excellent Signal to Noise (S/N) ratio...

Thermal video analytics identify intruders despite background water movement or glare off the water Ports represent a major point of vulnerability that could have potentially devastating effects on a nation’s economy. Securing a nation's ports is essential, and port perimeter security is the first line of defence against disruption to global commerce. In this article, SightLogix CEO, John Romanowich, explains how thermal cameras with embedded video analytics have bec...

Background Public safety, incident management, risk reduction and access to clear evidence - today’s transit authorities face many challenges. Metro systems are commonly deployed in cities, urban agglomerations and metropolitan areas to transport large numbers of people at high frequency. Some of the busiest metro systems in the world, just to name a few, include New York City Subway, Shanghai Metro, London Underground, Tokyo Subway, Moscow Metro and Seoul Metropolitan Subway. In Taipei,...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

Christie expands its line of Christie Entero HB video wall projection solutions and strengthens its dominance in the industry with the introduction of the Christie Entero HB 72 inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) video wall cube, a “bigger and better” addition to the projection cube lineup that sets new standards in power efficiency, visual performance and image brightness, with up to 1,100 lumens capability. Christie also introduces its next-generation High Brightness WUXGA rear projection lig...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

The event series will feature Tyco's demonstration van, which will feature its latest security innovations Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is announcing an inaugural series of in-depth technology presentations and training events for dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers in the DACH region. With 11 events held in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in June and...

NCR875PRO’s low light imaging performance in Full HD 1080p resolution impressed the editor at BuyComs MESSOA Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that the MESSOA NCR875PRO 1080p IR Bullet Network Camera has been recognised by BuyComs Magazine, a leading IT publication in Thailand, winning a Silver Award that denotes outstanding performance and recommendation to the readers. Backed by the proprietary Lumii Technology, the NCR875PRO’s excellent low light imaging...

 Dahua HD network cameras were installed alongside Hybrid video recorders Established in 1964 , BMCI (French: Banque Marocaine du Commerce et de l'Industrie) is a bank based in Morocco with a network of hundreds of branches, currently boasts over 500,000 personal, business and institutional customers. BMCI is a subsidiary of the French financial group BNP Paribas, whose great financial rating makes it the stand-out performer in the country's banking sector. With expendin...

Julian Inman will discuss the benefits of "Management at the Edge" and how it can offer scalability within surveillance solutions An introduction to the concept of placing Video Management Application functionality within the edge device such as an IP Camera or encoder. A brief discussion on the potential benefits of "Management at the Edge" and how it can offer scalability within a surveillance solution. Julian Inman, EMEA Sales & Technical Support Engineer of Exacq Techn...