Surveillance & Security News for June 2013

The Casino Kursaal Oostende is the largest of the eight casinos owned by the Belgian government. The 26,520 square foot casino features 20 table games, 54 slots and three restaurants on the property. The building in which the casino is located is classified as a monument ant is owned by the city of Oostende.  The challenge  Belgian casinos are administered closely by the government and are legally required to have video surveillance with real-time recording at 25 frames per second (P...

Video walls will be a topic covered in Samuel Recine's InfoComm Manufacturer's Training session Matrox Graphics Inc., recently announced that the Matrox Mura™ MPX Series of output/input video wall controller boards will be used by Advantech, Exxact, Mitsubishi, VuWall Technology, and Matrox to drive a variety of video wall configurations at InfoComm 2013. Advantech — booth 4747 Exxact & VuWall Technology — booth 4362 Mitsubishi — booth 3701 Ma...

The U.S. gaming industry’s gross revenue in 2009 was close to $100 billion dollars. $5.5 billion dollars came from the Las Vegas Strip, followed by Atlantic City, with close to $4 billion dollars. Close to 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year. In order to remain one step ahead of casino fraudsters and cheats, casino owners have spent millions of dollars on surveillance equipment to protect the casino’s assets. The surveillance monitoring room at the Aria Hotel and casino is...

Improving customer experience through video surveillance biometrics also emerged as a predicted trend 70% of city and finance businesses who took part in a recent survey intend to invest in IP surveillance technology over the next year. According to a focus group session - held as part of the inaugural Security Technology Experience (STE) – adapting to changing security threats is the biggest driver behind the investment. And while investing in high definition, integrat...

The CIR Awards recognise endeavours of business continuity, security, resilience and risk professionals Connexion2’s new 8 Series Identicom has been announced as the winner of the “Most Innovative Product of the Year” award at the CIR Business Continuity Awards 2013. Connexion2 won against a strongly contested category of nine finalists, announced at the prestigious award ceremony held in London on the 30th May. The Business Continuity Awards recognise the e...

The event offers networking space to over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 security professionals A networking space for over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 pre-qualified IT and security professionals, ALL-OVER-IP Expo 2013 provides global vendors with unique keynote speaking opportunities for the 6th time this year. Educational Keynotes allow global technology leaders to: Build or increase brand awareness among Russian buyers Meet dist...

The category recognises outstanding service, growth, innovation and investment in training Octavian Security, the industry-leading security provider, has added the Services Award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 to its 10 years’ worth of accolades. The company, which has won business and industry awards every year since it was founded in Nottingham a decade ago, beat hundreds of other entrants for the award. The category recognises outstanding service, growth...

Frank and Udo have many years' experience in networked video security in the German and Austrian markets IndigoVision is continuing investment in Germany with a major expansion of the sales team serving Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Frank Mutzmann joins IndigoVision as Business Development Manager for Bavaria and Austria. Frank was previously Managing Director at Ippi, an IndigoVision partner based in Munich, where he had many successes with IndigoVision including...

QTS 4.0 integrates multi-window operations into web-based user interface  At the Computex Taipei 2013 opening day, QNAP Systems, Inc. showcased its app-centric QTS 4.0 Turbo NAS operating system providing exciting home multimedia applications, unveiled the high performance business-class 400 TB Turbo NAS solutions with VMware VAAI certification, demonstrated the developers platform for QNAP Turbo NAS, and displayed the VioStor NVR firmware v4.1.0. Visitors could experienc...

DirectIP delivers plug-and-play simplicity, combined with quality performance, compatibility and industry leading pricing IDIS has announced the winners from its prize draw competition during IFSEC who scoop a hotel break, a championship golf outing and a thrilling driving experience. By taking part in a DirectIP demonstration and participating in activities on the IDIS stand, visitors became part of the buzz around IDIS and its grand launch of DirectIP that demonstrates a sim...

The technology partnership takes place under the CNL Software Technology Alliance Program (TAP) CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, partners with Geutebruck GmbH, a leading video systems developer, renowned for producing complete, high-performance video security systems which are open for the future, flexible and cost-effective. Geutebruck develops and produces intelligent video security solutions, which deliver the right...

The integration is facilitated through Wavestore’s NVR technology AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, and ISM (Intergrated Security Manufacturing), market leading suppliers of integrated control management suites, announces that ISM’s Genesys2 is now integrated with AMG-Panogenics’ 5 megapixel 360 degree PanoCam360 cameras. The integration is facilitated through Wavestore’s NVR techn...

Hikvision will unveil new products at this year's IFSEC South Africa 2013 Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the release of their brand new HD-SDI DVR series at the upcoming IFSEC South Africa 2013. The series is comprised of the DS-7204/08HFHI-ST 720p DVR and the DS-7204/08HFHI-SE 1080p DVR series; both series offer zero-latency transmission and real-time HD recording through the utilisation of HD-SDI technology....

For many companies, the current state of their access control infrastructure is best described as being fractured Identity management has now become a very important requirement for companies. The challenge, of course, lies in proper integration of different physical access control systems with an identity management system. Sophisticated security software can help overcome this challenge, says Ajay Jain, President and CEO of Quantum Secure, who adds that increasing regulatory...

Access Direct Sales provides representation in all Canadian provinces Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is pleased to announce that effective recently, Access Direct Sales, Inc. will represent the company in Canada. Access Direct Sales provides representation in all Canadian provinces. “Access Direct Sales is the perfect partner to help Arecont Vision further penetrate the growing Canadian security market demand for IP surveillance s...

Dennis Gibbs will support existing SymmetryTM Authorized Resellers with sales initiatives AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider that includes access control, IP video, intrusion management and HD cameras, appoints Dennis Gibbs as Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. AMAG is adding a new position to its sales team to provide increased sales support to customers in the Great Lakes Region. In this brand new position, Dennis will support existing SymmetryTM Authoriz...

Genetec was named the leading vendor in the 2313 IHS "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance" report Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry, and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, was named as the world's leading vendor of Video Management Software (VMS)* by IHS, the leading provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. In the 2013 edition of the IHS 'World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillanc...

Honeywell’s newly expanded line of IP cameras in North America gives unlimited possibilities to choose what’s right for every camera installation. Designed with open IP standards, Honeywell’s ONVIF Profile S network cameras offer superb picture quality and ensure full interoperability through seamless integration with its portfolio of MAXPRO NVRs as well as third-party NVRs. Seamless Integration Integrate with the full line of MAXPRO NVRs: XE, SE and PE Ensure full interop...

OPTEX, leader in sensing technology, has launched two new advanced technology indoor sensors to complete an evolutionary tree and complement the entry level Saver Grade 2 PIR detector that launched in September 2012 aimed at installers with smaller budgets. The RXC-ST and DT are the next generation sensors of the well-established RX-40 family. The RXC-ST will offer installers the combined technology from three iconic OPTEX devices, the RX-40QZ, RX40PT and the CX502. The Grade 2 PIR provides ins...

MOBOTIX AG has unveiled the MxActivitySensor – a revolutionary technology that registers traveling movement of people and objects, while dismissing redundant changes and movement in the scene. This drastically reduces the number of false alarms. Through the development of the MxActivitySensor, MOBOTIX has re-invented a method for intelligent video motion detection. "MxActivitySensor is a completely new technology that is literally five years ahead of existing video motion detection system...

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipments, introduced a new 5 Megapixel box-type IP cam BC-5010 with changeable lens. AirLive introduced 5Megapixel IP camera BC-5010 in classical box-type shape with the new low-lux sensor and the new video processor, which makes the picture crisp and smooth, with the maximum resolution of 2592x1920 pixels and minimum ambient light level of only 0.2LUX. An interesting novelty of AirLive BC-5010 is the possibil...

Honeywell recently announced the addition of advanced video verification and enhanced communications options to the Galaxy Flex integrated intruder alarm and door control system designed for small to mid-sized commercial businesses (SMBs) and large residential sites. Galaxy Flex is a cost-effective security solution (with 12 on-board wired zones to minimise expansion costs), and offers all the key features of the Galaxy Dimension security solution in a fully compliant EN50131-1 Security Grade 2,...

With the development of its next generation of mega pixel cameras, DINION starlight HD 720p and FLEXIDOME starlight HD 720p RD, Bosch Security Systems can now introduce cameras that are specifically designed for high performance in extreme low-light conditions. They represent a breakthrough in light sensitivity in cameras; showing colour images where others can show only black and white and showing black and white where others show no image at all. HD security breakthrough With their high sens...

The Surveon NVR2100 series is a powerful network video recorder supporting up to 64 channels of megapixel quality video. Featuring a virus free, installation free embedded design that is fully burn-in tested, the NVR2100 eliminates compatibility issues while reducing maintenance overheads. In addition to this, the NVR2100 also features Surveon's Clustered Video Storage Technology (CVST), enabling seamless online storage expansion and configuration, while reducing maintenance, provisioning, and e...

Specially designed to be compatible with European and Swiss locks and lock cases that use a cog wheel locking mechanism, the new models can be installed almost anywhere and with any type of door. Two different types of cog wheel cams are available for EU profile mortise locks: cog wheel cam 10 teeth and cog wheel cam 13 teeth. Both offer a choice of RFID carrier including: iButton, Legic Prime, Legic Advant, Mifare, DESfire , Mifare Ultralight C. Contactless versions are also NFC compatible. T...

AirLive Wireless IP Surveillance solution prevents the difficulties of connecting wired-internet AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider has announced its participation at Computex 2013 (Taipei, Taiwan World Trade Center Hall 1, Booth: A0618). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions, and innovative products: Face Recognition & Detection IVS IPCam, Speed Dome, FishEye IPCam, 5 and...

The sessions will cover intruder solutions, digital video and transmission and fire Following its most successful IFSEC to date – with more new product launches in video, intruder, access, fire and integration and a record number of customer enquiries - UTC Fire and Security in the UK has confirmed a new series of technology workshops. The half-day sessions at the company’s Milton Keynes training centre will be attended by installers, consultants and end-users. Th...

The programme helps software vendors fully integrate Axis network video products into end-customer solutions Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, evolves its Application Development Partner (ADP) programme with local competence, increasing the range of localised end customer solutions. “We see the opportunity to work more closely with ADP Partners of strategic importance in local markets as an important step in maintaining our continued global market...

With AEOS training, Nedap promotes the exchange of knowledge aimed at optimised security processes Leading Security Management manufacturer, Nedap has recently featured its renowned AEOS training at its training facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, United Arab Emirates. Nedap partners from within the GCC region participated in this training week to acquire the required certifications for their engineers and sales consultants. “We like to keep our partner network up to date...

An existing outdated analogue CCTV system needed to be replaced One of England’s oldest childcare centres has invested in an IP network based video surveillance system manufactured by Samsung, to create a safe and secure environment for its staff and children. Gingerbread Corner, which is located in Croydon, Surrey, was England’s first latchkey scheme. It was established in 1976 with the objective of providing quality childcare for single parents of children aged...