Surveillance & Security News for June 2015

The new MicroDome® G2 cameras have been enhanced with the added convenience of remote focus Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is displaying feature enhancements and a new addition to the popular MicroDome® IP Megapixel Cameras series here at IFSEC International. The new MicroDome® G2 cameras have been enhanced with the added convenience of remote focus and three-axis adjustment to facilitate ease of installation a...

The IP Utility is designed to simplify the setup and update process for all Arecont Vision megapixel cameras Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the availability of the AV-IP Utility. This easy-to-use utility is designed to simplify the setup and update process for all Arecont Vision® megapixel cameras. “We are always looking for ways to improve the setup and configuration experience for our custom...

The IDIS integration enables powerful and seamless functionality through the Gallagher interface IDIS announces that is has completed the successful integration of its flagship end-to-end surveillance solution, DirectIP, with Gallagher Command Centre and Paxton’s Net2 access control, with both integrated solutions featured on the IDIS stand at this year’s IFSEC International in London. The Gallagher Command Centre provides a critical business platform, deliver...

Swift team validated IDIS and DirectIP on the IDIS stand at IFSEC IDIS and Swift Fire & Security, one of the UK’s leading independent fire safety and security service providers, recently announced and signed a strategic partnership agreement during IFSEC International, at London’s ExCel. Swift to increase profit margins by streamlining the networked surveillance systems Established in 1982, Swift are highly experienced systems integrators providing instal...

Powered by FLIR’s TAU thermal camera core, TCX Thermal Bullet combines 24/7 thermal video and built-in video motion detection FLIR Systems, Inc. proudly announced the new FLIR TCX Thermal Bullet, the first class of security cameras to feature high-performance, high-resolution thermal technology for the best intrusion detection and visual awareness in daytime or night-time conditions. Powered by FLIR’s industry-leading TAU® thermal camera core, the TCX Thermal B...

Event brought together over 4,200 exhibitors, speakers, delegates & trade associations BuildTech Yangon, Myanmar’s definitive trade show for the building and construction industry concluded on 29 May 2015 after three days of fulfilling knowledge sharing, trade discussions and successful commercial engagements. The second edition of this much sought- after trade show unveiled innovative products and solutions for Myanmar’s built environment sector, resultin...

PT-602CZ multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector FLIR Systems, Inc. is showcasing a new affordable pan/tilt thermal security camera at this year’s IFSEC exhibition in London from June 16th through June 18th. The FLIR PT-602CZ pan/tilt, multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from a long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector that delivers a lower cost of ownership and provides excellent long-range...

Many of the new products being promoted at IFSEC International this year at ExCeL London were previously unveiled at the big ISC West show in the United States in April. Now the IFSEC audience of Europeans and other international visitors are seeing them for the first time. Traffic seemed a little slow the first day, and you heard some exhibitors grumbling about it, but IFSEC exhibitors are finding a lot of new things to talk about with attendees. The cool London weather is perfect for a trade s...

Security beyond its traditional boundaries is a big theme at IFSEC 2015 The security landscape is changing. Touring exhibitors on the first day of IFSEC International in London, it seems an increasing number of vendors are offering products that go beyond what may be termed "security," offering solutions for applications such as health and safety and data collection. They are also offering more smart technology with mobile phones and tablets, and are selling smarter by tailori...

Essence and Assa Abloy have partnered to combine WeR@Home home solution with Yale’s smart locks Essence, a leading provider of M2M, cloud-based connected-living solutions, and Assa Abloy, the global leader in door opening solutions and parent company of Yale, have partnered to combine Essence’s state-of-the-art connected home solution - WeR@Home™ with Yale’s industry-leading smart locks. “Essence is at the cutting-edge of IoT, building on 20 year...

Agent Vi to inegrate its savVi with SureView’s Immix for central monitoring stations and enterprises Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, and SureView Systems, the leading global provider of video-centric security monitoring software, announce the integration of savVi™, Agent Vi’s video analytics platform, with Immix®, SureView’s software platform for central monitoring stati...

Multiple SW24 products will now harness the energy of IPT’s formulated Lithium Polymer and Ion batteries A unique partnership was recently announced between SecureWatch24 (SW24), one of the fastest-growing dealer/integrators in the country of electronic and physical security services, and Impact Power Technologies(IPT), the pioneers of extended life battery technologies for land mobile and scanner devices. Multiple SW24 products will now harness the energy of IPT’...

The 3D and 2D finger scanning technology will be demonstrated in combination with TBS Video and TBS Anti-tailgating Touchless Biometric Systems, Swiss manufacturer and biometric solution provider, recently announced it will showcase its biometrics innovations at this week’s IFSEC International 2015 in London June 16-18 2015. TBS will present its extensive portfolio and solutions at Stand D1650. Top demonstrations include: 3D Face: TBS will feature a pre-release of...

According to Mayflex MD Andrew Percival, the Canon network cameras fit perfectly into company’s IP Security portfolio Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor has formed a distribution agreement with Canon to sell its range of network cameras. Canon’s comprehensive range of network cameras Harnessing over 75 years of imaging expertise, Canon’s comprehensive range of network cameras keep every angle covere...

Milestone partners will be showcasing integrated solutions at their booth and throughout the showroom Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-19. On show at the Milestone booth E750 will be the full Milestone XProtect® 2014 portfolio of products, the newly introduced XProtect® LPR 2015 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR appliances. A number of Milestone partn...

The new technologies include IP-mmune suite, United VMS 7.0, new command and control web client as well as Quad HD cameras DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, will showcase its broad range of end-to-end surveillance innovations during IFSEC International, being held from June 16-18, 2015, in London. The new technologies include the IP-mmune suite, the global topology United VMS 7.0, a new Web client with Smartphone-like user interface for command and contr...

Redvision’s RVX-IP30™, the IP version of its successful X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ and dome camera range, is now available in 1080p (Full HD) and 720p (HD) resolution models. Both models have three, simultaneous, real-time video streams. The primary stream is for recording and is either 1080p or 720p, depending on model, with sub-streams of 720p, D1, VGA and QVGA for lower band-width recording, display and transmission. Video compression format options include H.264, MPEG4 or JPEG an...

The TeleEye RX538 was awarded for providing safety of public and transit vehicles security and fleet management TeleEye Holdings Ltd, a pioneer and innovator of video surveillance is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year; the Hong Kong Security Association (HKSA) has recognised TeleEye’s products as one of the “Best Crime Preventive Products” in 2015. The award winning product TeleEye RX538 is a professional mobile DVR designed for the sa...

TBS’ 3D-Terminals were integrated with a full access control system from Securiton Swisscom’s newest data centre is the crown jewel among the 24 centres operated across Switzerland and provides the highest standards in terms of performance, availability and security for their customers. Completed at the end of 2014, it is the largest data centre of Swisscom and one of the few data centres in Europe certified for maximum availability and top ratings for energy effic...

Corps Security saw a massive upsurge in number of healthcare organisations procuring its services Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, is celebrating another highly successful financial year, which saw it increase its customer contract base by 25 per cent. As well as achieving a number of prestigious new account wins, the company also maintained its exceptional contract retention rates, with 94 per cent of all contracts retained with only b...

Although in many cases CCTV has been an effective investigation tool, its full potential is not being realised It’s all very well installing CCTV cameras, but to be effective users have to know what to do to make images available to the police and courts, according to detective chief inspector Mick Neville of the Metropolitan Police. Although in many cases CCTV has been an effective investigation tool, its full potential is not being realised, says Neville, who is due t...

The Police and Security Community Network, an online hub for information sharing will also be on display at the BSIA stand The Police and Security Group Initiative (PaS) is recently published the conclusions from its consultation conducted earlier this year. The consultation’s aims were to identify the Capabilities of the Private Security Industry that would be interested in working better with the Metropolitan Police; the effectiveness of existing structures; and the ke...

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based, integrated access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently announced the introduction of S2 Network Node VR, an intelligent field panel that brings access control and video management to the network edge in a single, compact appliance. S2 Network Node VR provides an easy, cost-effective way for users of S2 access control systems with smaller, distributed locations to connect IP cameras, card readers and other physical securit...

The FLIR K65 has been fully certified to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1801-2013 standard FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced the addition of the new FLIR K2 and FLIR K65 to its industry-leading lineup of K-Series thermal imaging cameras (TICs) that provide firefighters with the capability to see through smoke, locate and rescue victims, identify hot spots, navigate safely, and stay better oriented during response missions. Multi-Spectral Dynamic Ima...

A retail banking tipping point is fast approaching with the state-side adoption of EMV technology Banking faces a challenge: to reconcile major security concerns with improving technology in order to reflect modern, mobile technology and the self-service solutions that customers have come to expect from their non-banking retail experiences. This is probably the number one issue I discuss with my bank clients. Banks need to make the technology in their branches more automated,...

The AMG transmission installations cover a distance of 99 kilometres, including part of the Manchester Smart Motorways Scheme AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions, announces that they have completed the supply of a range of hybrid transmission systems for P&D Specialist Services which covers the M1, M3, M60 and M62 motorways. In total, the new AMG transmission installations cover a distance of 99 kilometres across all four motorways. The M1 implemen...

Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan, specialised manufacturer of optics and one of the leading companies in the security/surveillance equipment industry announces the release of a new Vari-Focal lens supporting 5-mega-pixel resolution and NIR bandwidth with P-Iris: 1/1.8" 4-13mm F/1.5 (Model M118VP413IR). The lens is expected to ship on June 17, 2015. Key features High-grade spec'd lens designed for high-pixel-count cameras Compatible with 5MP, C-mount cameras currently in the main stream on t...

This year's IFSEC International show in London will provide a reflection of the physical security industry's rapid growth, especially in the video sector, says one industry observer who is also a speaker at the show, coming up 16-18 June. “If we look at the overall trend, it is no surprise to anyone that IP is driving the growth and the future of the security business,” says Jim McHale, managing director of research company Memoori, and a speaker at IFSEC. Secur...

Alan Foreman, President and CEO, accepting the Superstar Award Altronix, the recognised leader in power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, took home two awards at PSA-TEC in Colorado early this month. Altronix was awarded PSA’s exclusive Superstar Award for being one of their most valuable vendors of the year, as well as PSA’s Customer Service – Team Award. These accolades are determined by the PSA membership, and based on a ra...

NEXCOM’s latest NViS 1410 Network Video Recorder (NVR) brings 4K imaging to security surveillance with smooth recording and playback, and efficient storage. Powered by the latest Intel® Pentium® Processor N3700 and Intel® HD Graphics, the NViS 1410 also features the latest HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) decoding technology (also known as H.265), and up to 6TB surveillance-grade storage. The slim 1U size NVR is the ideal solution for retailers and SMB (small and medium-size...