Surveillance & Security News for June 2013

The paper defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee this week announced the first deliverable of the recently formed Cloud and Mobility Working Group: an industry white paper that explores the impact of the cloud on physical security. The paper, available as a free download from the SIA website, defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions as a technology and business driver...

Speco Technologies, the leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions that deter crime, announced immediate availability of the NSP NVR with built-in PoE and Digital Deterrent.  A major break though for those who are migrating from analogue to IP, the NSP provides the ease of an IP setup with the simplicity of an analogue system. For those transitioning to IP, the NSP is the perfect unit as the PoE eliminates having to run a separate power supply to the IP cameras.  The NSP prov...

McCool has led product development teams at SynOptics, NeXT Computer and Advanced Micro Devices Firetide Inc., the technology leader in next-generation wireless mesh networking, announced the appointment of Cisco veteran John McCool as president and CEO. McCool comes to Firetide from Cisco, where he was CTO and SVP of Cisco’s Global Enterprise Segment and led the “borderless networks” initiative, which accounted for one-third of Cisco’s $46 billion sale...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced it has achieved ATEX certification for its field-proven Logi Tag™ family of industrial radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that are highly water, chemical and shock resistant, and withstands peak temperatures. This certification adds to the company’s expansive offering of innovative IN Tag™ and industrial Glass Tags that are certified for safe use in potentially explosive environments. ATE...

The medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Little Europa has been recognised for its commitment to working to the highest security standards after being presented with a prestigious Guarding Gold medal by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As a result, the Salford-based integrated services provider is now within the top 5% of UK companies operating under the scheme. The uniquely numbered medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Li...

Football legend Jean-Marie Pfaff will meet the visitors in the truck as star guest at the roadshow in Rotterdam and Antwerp In response to exceptional demand, another date has been added to the Panomera roadshow: On 21 June the showtruck will be appearing in Antwerp, Belgium. And for good measure, Dallmeier has organised a very special highlight for visitors to the events in Rotterdam and Antwerp: Footballing legend and world-class goalkeeper Jean-Marie Pfaff will meet the vi...

Hikvision’s DS-1000KI Network Keyboard was chosen to operate the CCTV solution Located in the heart of Muscat, the capital of oil-rich Oman, reside the showrooms of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles. Offering car manufactures such as BMW, Infinity, and Nissan, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles is the biggest automobile dealer in Oman. And appropriately, it also boasts some of the largest showrooms for these models. With such impressive, and lucrative, facilities, it is no surprise Suha...

More than 150 local and international suppliers will showcase their latest technologies and solutions at the event Retail Asia Expo, one of the most influential retail trade fairs in Asia, will take place from 4-6 June 2013 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its fifth year, Retail Asia Expo continues to explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in more competitive and customer-centric retail environment. The event is an ideal opportunity for retaile...

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

‘The Tyrol Panorama’, a new purpose-built museum in Innsbruck, Austria, has been designed to showcase both the dramatic, 1000-square-metre, 360-degree wrap-around painting of the same name, as well as the modern day panoramic outlook over Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the Alps beyond.  Completed in 2011, the three-storey, high-tech concrete and glass construction is set into the hillside next to the Tyrolean Imperial Infantry Museum at Bergisel to the south of the city.  It...

The event will include presentations from Avigilon Corporation executives, integrators and customers Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel surveillance solutions, recently announced that it will be hosting its Inaugural Analyst and Investor Day on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. ET with formal presentations commencing at 8:00 a.m. ET. The event will run until approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, and will include presentations from...

As a result of this agreement, more businesses will benefit from the unique features and reliable performance Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ingram Micro Inc to make its products available to the distributor’s channel partners in the U.S. Customers of Ingram Micro’s Physical Security business unit will now have access to Bosch’s broad portfolio of products and systems for communications, video surveillance, intrusion detection an...

With its high quality megapixel resolution and pixilation-free 30x optical zoom capability, Samsung Techwin America’s new SNP-5300H 1.3 Megapixel IP PTZ dome camera captures extremely accurate images at a great price point. The SNP-5300H builds upon Samsung’s reputation for delivering high performance video surveillance solutions with added value. “The combination of 1.3 megapixel resolution and 30x optical zoom has been a widely sought after solution, but expensive for mainst...

With the acquisition, Avigilon adds a complementary product line to its end-to-end high-definition surveillance solution Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel surveillance solutions, recently announced that it has acquired privately-held RedCloud Security, Inc. (RedCloud), an innovative provider of web-based, physical and virtual access control systems. Through the acquisition, Avigilon adds a complementary product line to its end-to-end high-def...

MDSL will be supplying its high-end solution as a outsourced service to match the client’s multi-national requirements MDSL, the leading provider of global Telecom Expense Management (TEM) and Market Data Management (MDM) solutions, has been selected by a major Swiss bank, with offices in over 50 countries and branches in every major financial center world-wide, to provide it with a full set of TEM services. MDSL will be supplying its high-end Smart TEM Enterprise solut...

Mirasys will provide Bosch with access to technical information like its product roadmaps, testing and demonstration licences Mirasys Ltd, a leading supplier of open platform Video Management Systems (VMS), has accredited Bosch as a new Platinum Partner. At the same time Mirasys has joined the Integration Partner Program (IPP) from Bosch. The Mirasys Partner Program aims to ensure comprehensive end-to-end solutions and standardised frameworks through timely, quality integrati...

There were 26 partner companies exhibiting in the Technology Showcase at the event including Arecont Vision, Bosch and Sony Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) event for the Middle East and Africa region in Abu Dhabi 30 April- 2 May, with 250 attending. At the gala dinner culmination, 17 companies were given awards for outstanding achievements over the past year.  &ldqu...

Basler was one of the first companies to put modern CMOS image sensors onto the market 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Basler AG. Norbert Basler established the company in 1988, pursuing his dream of using machine vision to revolutionise the quality assurance process. His vision is now clear to everyone: Basler has become a leading global manufacturer of industrial cameras, with annual revenues of around 56million € and an ambitious growth strategy. Ye...

PanoCam360 can be recorded by Synectics’ Recording Management System AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, has entered a technology partnership with Synectics, and their PanoCam360 fisheye camera is now fully integrated into the Synergy security management system. Jonathan Squires, Technology Applications Manager from Synectics, says, “The PanoCam360 can be recorded by Synectics’ Recording...

When The Ritz made the decision to enhance its security by installing an access control system for staff and contractors, they chose R&D Security to advise on and carry out the project. The result is an easy-to-use yet highly effective system that can be expanded in line with the hotel’s on-going plans to provide the best facilities and service in the industry. The Ritz London is one of the world’s greatest and most renowned hotels. For over a century it has been the benchmark b...

The latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and more than 50 years of security camera experience. The entire series offers a wide viewing angle of 360 degrees which enables large area overviews to be obtained or alternatively a double panorama which can enable users to view incoming and outgoing customers simultaneously. This will enable cost-saving in three ways; end-users...

The latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and more than 50 years of security camera experience. The entire series offers a wide viewing angle of 360 degrees which enables large area overviews to be obtained or alternatively a double panorama which can enable users to view incoming and outgoing customers simultaneously. This will enable cost-saving in three ways; end-users...

The latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and more than 50 years of security camera experience. The entire series offers a wide viewing angle of 360 degrees which enables large area overviews to be obtained or alternatively a double panorama which can enable users to view incoming and outgoing customers simultaneously. This will enable cost-saving in three ways; end-users...

The latest range of i-Pro Smart HD 360 degree network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW400/WV-SF400 series, are designed with the signature Panasonic reliability and more than 50 years of security camera experience. The entire series offers a wide viewing angle of 360 degrees which enables large area overviews to be obtained or alternatively a double panorama which can enable users to view incoming and outgoing customers simultaneously. This will enable cost-saving in three ways; end-users...

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the latest range of i-Pro Smart HD rugged network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW598; built to deliver seamless continuity of full HD images and an abundance of intelligent features in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C. The series offers full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices and features large zoom, advanced track and trace and al...

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the latest range of i-Pro Smart HD rugged network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW598; built to deliver seamless continuity of full HD images and an abundance of intelligent features in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C. The series offers full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices and features large zoom, advanced track and trace and al...

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the latest range of i-Pro Smart HD rugged network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW598; built to deliver seamless continuity of full HD images and an abundance of intelligent features in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C. The series offers full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices and features large zoom, advanced track and trace and al...

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the latest range of i-Pro Smart HD rugged network dome cameras from Panasonic, the WV-SW598; built to deliver seamless continuity of full HD images and an abundance of intelligent features in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +55°C. The series offers full ratification from ONVIF, the specification that defines a common protocol for network video devices and features large zoom, advanced track and trace and al...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

AMG also showcased TotemCam360 - recently designated "product of the month" by a major Industry magazine AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, launched their new ‘mini’ TotemCam360 at the main US security technology show – ISC West - in Las Vegas, USA - April 10-12 2013. Sara Bullock, International Sales & Marketing Director at AMG Group, says, “It’s the first time that AMG...