Surveillance & Security News for June 2015

Challenge Helsingin Energia is one of Finland’s largest energy companies. It supplies around 400,000 customers with electricity, covering about 90 percent of the heating needs of the national capital, Helsinki. The company required a secure locking system suited to a large and dispersed workforce: Helen Oy has around 1,250 employees and 2,600 contractors, with ever-changing access requirements. Key requirements included: High levels of security to ensure reliability of energy supply,...

Millions of tons of cargo. Billions of dollars in goods. The activity of a small city with miles of perimeter fencing, uneven infrastructure, blind spots, and ever-changing weather conditions. Port security is no small task, yet increasingly, security operators are asked to assume more responsibilities with static, if not shrinking, budgets. As drivers of a global economy, the demands placed on port security continue to grow and with them, the challenges and complexity increase exponentially. L...

Ollie French and Tobias Lang will join the nine-person ISE board of directors as of July 1st Integrated Systems Events, the organisers of the Integrated Systems Europe trade exhibition, announced the appointment of two new members to its board. Ollie French, from Future Automation and Tobias Lang from LANG AG will join the nine-person ISE board of directors as of July 1st. French works as the Commercial Director for Future Automation, a manufacturer of motorised and non-motor...

Matrox Mura IPX Series 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards won Sound & Video Contractor “Best of Show Award” Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced that the new Matrox Mura™ IPX Series 4K capture and IP encode/decode boards won the Sound & Video Contractor “Best of Show Award” at InfoComm 2015. “We are grateful that the judges, who are industry experts, AV designers, integrators and end users chose Mura IPX based on their s...

Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, attends Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s annual Every Building Conference & Expo, held June 28-30 in Los Angeles. Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level, committee participant at the national level, sponsor at regional conferences a...

GJD, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of innovative lighting products is now offering a complete range of Clarius® Duo LED illuminators. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the Clarius Duo offers superior image quality for a wide range of sectors. It is also fitted with an adjustable angle feature, making it perfect for both wide and narrow field of view applications, whilst providing an extra layer of security to external areas. Designed with ultra-low power...

The solutions will include access control, time-attendance, visitor management and IP video surveillance Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise security and telecom products, is participating in SAFE 2015, Chennai. Matrix with a lineage of offering specialised solutions for enterprises will showcase its complete portfolio of security solutions encompassing range of people mobility management solutions- access control, time-attendance, visitor management and IP vid...

Honeywell recently announced several new features for Le Sucre™ wireless security systems using Honeywell Cloud Services to enhance the capabilities and customer preferences for the popular security solution. Developed in response to homeowners changing needs, Le Sucre with Honeywell Cloud Services now offers a complete self-monitoring and remote service solution that can be placed anywhere in the home. Supported by Honeywell Cloud Services, the system also provides homeowners with a qual...

The latest update to Wavestore’s open platform Video Management Software (VMS) incorporates a long list of new and improved features designed to extend the lifespan of video surveillance systems and unlock the full potential of integrated security solutions. As well as offering improved management of network interfaces and camera display layouts, version 5.50 delivers Wavestore’s unique client-side de-warping and interrogation functionality of 360° cameras across all software le...

CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has launched a revolutionary Radar version of their high-performance Predator High Definition ruggedised PTZ camera. An integrated radar controlled, auto tracking and following camera with the power to automatically detect and continually track targets, Predator Radar provides the ultimate in surveillance camera performance. Designed for short to medium range applications Designed for short to medium range applications where the de...

Trigion’s rapid growth across UK is due to its strong client relationships, quality service Trigion, the security specialist within the Facilicom UK group, is extending its technical security solutions, developed over the past five years, in tandem with its manned guarding business to provide a seamless solution for its customers. Manned guarding is estimated to cost £3.3 billion a year industry wide. Trigion recognised that level of spending is unsustain...

Trinity Estates needed to establish a maintained system to secure residents in terms of fire safety Amthal Fire & Security is the fire safety partner of choice for Trinity Estates, currently looking after the fire requirements of properties maintained by the national property management company. Trinity Estates, specialise in providing property management solutions to blocks of flats, residential estates and mixed-use developments of any size and complexity. With over...

Atkinson will work closely with both commercial and technical disciplines at CNL Software CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has further enhanced its Senior Management Team and Board with the appointment of Darren Atkinson to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Atkinson will be responsible for the Software Development, Product Marketing and Project Services teams in line with the company&rs...

Traka showed visitors how it’s key and asset management products can integrate with software Traka, the key and asset management specialist, reports positive feedback from the security industry after attending IFSEC 2015, with an overwhelming response to its integration capabilities. On its stand, Traka showed visitors first-hand how its key and asset management products can integrate with software like OnGuard from Lenel and AEOS from NEDAP. The event gave the comp...

TDSi believes the increase in visitors reflects continued and rapid expansion of the globalised security market With a 25% increase in export market visitors to its stand at IFSEC 2015, integrated security manufacturer TDSi believes this reflects the continued and rapid expansion of the globalised security market. Interest at the show also indicates continued customer demands for fully integrated solutions, rather than just security components. TDSi's Managing Director John D...

SimonsVoss CEO Bernhard Sommer will continue to lead the business Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through its subsidiary Allegion Luxembourg Holding & Financing S.à r.l, to acquire SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH from HgCapital. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. SimonsVoss, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is an electronic lock company with a l...

The revised code of practice aims to reflect the current CCTV landscape in terms of new standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a revised version of its code of practice relating to Maintenance of CCTV Surveillance Systems (BSIA Form 120), to ensure that its guidance is coordinated with the principles of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. The revised code of practice complements the updated Code of Practice and associated guidance f...

Award reflects company’s position as leading ‘Industry Educator’ for  use of WD Purple hard drives Professional trade only CCTV security products distributor, COP Security, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Partnership Award’ by digital information storage manufacturer, Western Digital (WD). The award was presented during the recent IFSEC 2015 exhibition in London and reflects COP Security’s position as a leading ‘Industry Educ...

The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VETS, non-profit provider of comprehensive services AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained commercial real estate security personnel, will create a sustainable trade show exhibit at the 2015 Every Building Conference & Expo, presented by BOMA International and Buildings Magazine. The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VET...

Nedap developed a presentation about the innovation and integration of the new software release – AEOS v3.1 At IFSEC, Daryn Flynn, UK Security Business Manager, presented at the Innovation centre and highlighted why the modular software (think ‘apps’) design of Nedap has never been more relevant. For those wanting to build security solutions that will offer performance today but also longevity and future adaptability, read on... The 3 i’s – IFSEC...

Channel partners have found Zwipe Demo Kit valuable to both conduct testing & for end user presentations Zwipe recently announced the launch of its new Channel Partner Program with more than 10 initial partners already established, covering US, Europe, Middle East, Russia, Africa and Mexico. The Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, recently named best product for user authe...

The university’s estate team contacted the company as they were having issues with closed doors The James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) is situated two miles south of the city centre and houses the university’s School of Physics and Astronomy. The university’s estate team contacted ASSA ABLOY UK, as they were having issues with closed doors being damaged by trolleys and fire doors being wedged open, making the building vulnerable to the spread of fire....

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, has announced its latest integration - to the Bosch Security G Series Intrusion Panels. With a new interface Connected Technologies developed for its Connect ONE cloud-hosted platform, the Bosch G Series panels let systems integrators easily expand their access control operations from eight to 32 doors and up to 2,000 users. The Bosch G Series joins Connect ONE’s current B Series panel...

Southwest Microwave, a leading global supplier of perimeter intrusion detection systems, has announced the introduction of the advanced Model 420 Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensor for specialised outdoor intrusion detection applications. With detection capability to 122 meters (400 feet), Model 420 provides a four-zone, continuous and gap-free curtain sensing pattern that detects intruders by identifying the temperature (heat radiation) difference between background scene and intruder. The pattern...

Stowaway incidents in the last two months in the United Kingdom have dramatised the desperate nature of individual attempts to cross borders. They have also exposed the callous methods of human traffickers. Sixty-eight foreign nationals were discovered in four lorries at the port of Harwich on the south coast of England in June after the vehicles had disembarked from a Stena Line ferry entering English waters from Holland. None of the group, which included 15 children and tw...

The great increase in the amount of data is driving physical security to the cloud Physical security is migrating to the cloud — because it improves the performance of physical security technology while holding down costs. “Essentially what is happening is that physical security technologies are growing more powerful and generating more and more data,” says Steve Surfaro, business development manager and security industry liaison with Axis Communications, wh...

The nature of crime in general – and particularly types of theft – are changing. Craig Mackey, Deputy Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, says falling rates of conventional “property” crime are being of offset by an increase in computer-related crimes. Fall in “property” crime rate Mackey stressed that there has been no “magic bullet” responsible for the pronounced fall in burglaries and other prope...

The crystal clear images provided by new 4K cameras have attracted a lot of attention at recent industry trade shows in the security market. But the improved video resolution comes at a price. The cameras are more expensive, and the systems to support them – more bandwidth, more storage – portend even more expense. There have been higher-resolution cameras on the market for years, of course, but an advantage of 4K security cameras is that they represent a standard that could be appli...

McNeil will be reporting directly to Michael Bodnar, president of Security Partners As a middle linebacker and team captain for the Purdue Boilermakers, Tom McNeil realised in 1990 that he can’t accomplish anything without a solid infrastructure, experienced players and a smart game plan. Twenty-five years after he played his last football game for Purdue, with Big Ten Conference honours, McNeil is taking that same winning approach to the latest chapter in his life: ser...

Pioneering facial recognition specialist, Aurora, has launched FaceSentinel, the world's first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning. Designed for integration with existing access control systems, the ground-breaking facial recognition system uses AI and infrared light to achieve unparalleled facial recognition speed, accuracy and reliability. FaceSentinel authenticates pass holders FaceSentinel works with existing high-security access control systems to auth...