Surveillance & Security News for June 2016

360 Vision cameras provided high definition public safety CCTV along the entire route of the parade CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, have helped to safeguard the recent 1916 commemoration parade through the streets of Dublin, with the company’s Predator and Centurion all-in-one PTZ cameras deployed to provide high definition public safety CCTV along the entire route of the parade. Commemoration ceremony The centrepiece of the Easter Sunday...

ABP Tech couples SnapServer XSD and XSR NAS storage products with Mobotix surveillance cameras as a complete solution Sphere 3D Corp., offering a comprehensive portfolio of hybrid Cloud data storage, desktop virtualisation and containerisation offerings, and parent company of Overland Storage and Tandberg Data, recently announced that ABP Tech recommends SnapServer® as its Network Attached Storage (NAS) of choice. The IP technology solutions distributor and its system...

Global MilSatCom 2016 will provide updates on military SatCom programmes and emerging technologies Over 450 Military SatCom experts from every continent, including 120 military personnel will meet in London this November at SMi Group’s 18th annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition. Europe's military satellite communications event will bring together over 450 of the industry’s key senior military representatives alongside the world’s leading Sat...

A public facility with too much security or the wrong kind  of security can discourage the public from visiting (Photo credit: Steve Williams Photography) The lethal November 2015 terrorist attacks against several soft targets in Paris have inspired changes in security at facilities considered soft targets across the United States and around the world. Today’s security directors well understand that “it can happen here.” To be clear, it probably won&rs...

Genetec will offer previews of new technologies and launch their new Security Center subscription model at IFSEC 2016 Genetec Inc., a provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites IFSEC International 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience centre at stand # F550 for demonstrations and previews of technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. The conference takes place from 21-23 June at th...

The new RAID Storage line of servers from American Dynamics allows users to extend archived storage to any VideoEdge NVR Tyco Security Products has released a new version of the RAID storage system for VideoEdge network video recorders, which includes enhancements in the NVRs’ archived storage and improved battery back-up capabilities to significantly decrease system downtime. RAID storage system The new RAID Storage line of servers from American Dynamics allows users...

System Galaxy Software delivers greater control of systems and enhanced situational awareness Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ESX 2016. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth are two mobile apps and a number of advanced integration capabilities designed to provide users with greater control, increased situational...

ISONAS named as one of Boulder Valley’s fastest growing private companies in 2015 ISONAS a pure IP access control system manufacturer, today announced that it has yet again made BizWest’s Mercury 100 list as one of the fastest growing companies in Colorado for 2015. The Mercury 100 event hosted by BizWest took place on May 25th at the Lionsgate Event Centre where the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties were honoured for their c...

Wise Star technicians installed more than 100 Dahua video surveillance products at Hsi Lai Temple Dahua Technology USA, provider of video surveillance solutions, has announced that its products are now protecting people and property at Hsi Lai Temple. Located in the Hacienda Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, it is the largest Chinese temple in the United States. Hsi Lai Temple An iconic landmark, Hsi Lai Temple is considered “the 7th Wonder of the Buddhist World,&rd...

CNL and ATEC Fire and Security will host sessions for end users, consultants, integrators and technology vendors alike CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces that it will be partnering with ATEC Fire and Security to hold a number of education sessions at IFSEC International around creating value in today’s security environment. The sessions will cover topics that will be of interest to end users, consultants, integ...

The Lilacs Project demonstrates Siemens’ capabilities and opportunities for smart buildings of the future The Lilacs International Commercial Centre completed in January 2016, is a landmark building in Shanghai’s Pudong business district and the latest addition to the world famous, futuristic Shanghai skyline. This sweeping, state-of-the-art complex integrates retail areas, commercial and office activity as well as a cultural centre. It is the first smart building...

BeIP is offering the attractively-priced Sphere 3D - MOBOTIX bundle to address the burgeoning French video surveillance market Sphere 3D Corp., a containerisation, virtualisation and data management solutions provider, recently announced that its SnapServer® Network Attached Storage (NAS) products from its Overland Storage subsidiary are being bundled with MOBOTIX’s high resolution video cameras by French specialist IT distributor, BeIP. A long-time distributor of bo...

The new sensor is available in colour and in black and white e2v’s Sapphire family of CMOS image sensors has been expanded to include a new 2-megapixel variant, which is manufactured with a microlens designed to accept a Chief Ray Angle (CRA) as low as zero degrees. This feature significantly improves performance with excellent uniformity of response over the whole array area, ideal for applications such as microscopy. New applications and improved performance The new...

Matrox's intuitive apps for Windows and iPad provide an easy way to manage video walls for digital signage, corporate and control room applications Matrox® Graphics recently announced that its popular MuraControl™ video wall management software for Windows® and iPad® now supports two models of Matrox C-Series™ multi-display video cards, C900 with nine outputs and C680 with six outputs. These graphics cards can also be combined with Matrox Mura™ IP...

High-density IP decoding and four 4K outputs on a single card provide the power and versatility needed in control rooms for operator workstations, personal video walls and multiviewers Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced the new Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K IP decode and display card. The latest addition to the Mura IPX Series family line, the new card offers H.264 decoding of one 8K, up to two 4Kp60, four 4Kp30, eight 1080p60, sixteen 1080p30 or many more SD streams. Ad...

Matrix will showcase its news products across access control, time-attendance and video surveillance areas Matrix, a leading manufacturer and exporter of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC 2016, London, UK from 21st to 23rd June 2016. IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, welcomes over 27,000 global security professionals to have a glimpse into the latest technological innovations and hear from industry leaders within the secur...

The Innovation Talks will include two presentations from John O'Donnell, Product Manager at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt has announced that it will host a series of free to attend Innovation Talks at IFSEC International 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. Experts from the company will be joined by guest speakers from its technology partners, who will offer insight and guidance on a number of hot topics that are currently affecting the security industry. Each...

The dual-line model features e2v’s multi-line CMOS technology and combine high responsivity with an extremely low noise level e2v’s ELiiXA+ family of line scan cameras has been expanded to include two new dual-line 8k monochrome models, providing customers with 5μm pixels that can be operated in two active CMOS line modes (depending on user settings). This enables users to achieve higher line rates and sensitivity, at a very attractive price. The dual-line...

NG Bailey provided a full systems migration to a centrally managed, IP-converged environment NG Bailey’s IT Services division has announced the completion of the second phase of Birmingham City University’s technical redevelopment initiative, consisting of a root and branch upgrade to the institution’s security facilities, including a full systems migration to a centrally managed, IP-converged environment. Centralised security control room During the eighte...

SMARTair provides flexible access control using smartcards instead of mechanical keys Rialto Court is a block of contemporary apartments for students attending Durham University and Teesside University in Middlesbrough. When management company Mezzino took ownership of the property, each apartment was secured using a master-key system. However, the rapid turnover of tenants, together with a need for scheduled cleaning and summer shutdown periods, meant keys were becoming diff...

Baroness Ruth Henig has considerable experience of the regulatory regime within the UK Security Institute President Ruth Henig joins previously announced speakers Professor Martin Gill CSyP FSyI; Sir David Veness CBE QPM; Major General Chip Chapman CB who is a regular analyst/commentator on terrorism, radicalisation, government Counter-Terrorist policies and Middle East strategies; Brett Lovegrove MSyI the Chief Executive of CSARN - the City Security and Resilience Network - a...

AES will have booths to inform people regarding various product releases and upgrades AES Corporation, the manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, will be exhibiting at many of the industry’s events during June 2016 including Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Fort Worth, TX; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in Las Vegas, NV; and IFSEC International in London, UK.  Stop by the AES booth to learn mo...

AXIS Companion line is a complete professional security system for small businesses helping owners focus on enhancing business Axis Communications will be demonstrating its newly launched video surveillance solution at IFSEC International 2016, the AXIS Companion line, developed to address the small business segment. Responding to the market’s need for a simple, cost-effective solution, it has been crafted for small businesses such as shops, restaurants and offices that...

ESA Leadership Summit was held in May in Chandler, AZ during which over $1,400 was raised for NLEOMF The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announces that it has chosen the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as the primary recipient of this year’s ESA Gives Back charity.  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is dedicated to honouring and remembering the services and sacrifices of law enforcement officers in the United States....

DIRAK’s access control solutions are designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures DIRAK, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute E-LINE by DIRAK’s premium access control solutions designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, composed of the most progressive security integrators through...

Surveon's Failover function ensures no video loss through collaborative NVRs within the system, enhancing banking surveillance Surveon, the end-to-end IP surveillance solution provider, have announced that their NVR product line will start to support Failover function, ensuring no video loss through collaborative NVRs within the system. Without using spare NVR, Surveon Failover solution allows failover NVR to be able to work normally and only use failover licenses to tak...

Traka installed intelligent lockers into open access areas to allow students to study in a more social setting Traka, the specialist in key and asset management, has encouraged social studying in students at Portsmouth University through its laptop lockers. Laptop loan system Providing academic facilities to over 21,000 students, the University of Portsmouth approached Traka over four years ago, in search of a solution that would enable them to loan out laptops to students w...

NEC ExpressCluster addresses fast recovery and continuous protection needs of business critical applications Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has partnered with NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, networking and biometric solutions, to offer DNA Fusion access control software users a high availably and redundancy solution. “Companies invest thousands of dollars in security syste...

The programme includes sales, development, and support contacts between the companies Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Veracity, a leading manufacturer of storage and network products, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme.  Innovating new products “The Arecont Vision partnership has allowed Veracity to innovate new transmission products that accelerated the growth of the megapixel...

The 1100 Series is engineered for seamless integration with other TKH Security Solutions Siqura have introduced their new 1100 Series, a range of intelligent security cameras. These cameras offer an integrated security solution and versatile features that help lower total cost of ownership, and meet the most demanding security requirements. A perfect example of Siqura's signature blend of high-end hardware and cutting-edge software. Range of formats Today’s application...