Surveillance & Security News for March 2010

Bernt Lüchtenborg, a former building contractor from Brake in Germany, has some big ideas: To sail around the world, twice, alone and without setting foot on land - he calls his project sail2Horizons. As if sailing around the world twice was not ambitious enough, after the first circumnavigation ("sailing with the wind, as a warm-up," as he flippantly refers to it), he plans to turn around and sail against the prevailing wind for a second round. Of course, for such a daring mission, he nee...

The research and collaboration will bring exciting developments in the field of civil safety and securityAdvanced Integrated Systems (AIS) and the German Research Institute for the Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) will work together on integrated solutions for civil safety and security, it was announced. The two entities are presently co-exhibiting innovative concepts, solutions and products at the International Security and National Resilience Exhibition and Conference ("ISNR"). AIS is...

IQinVision is a market leader in HD megapixel network cameras, IP cameras and NVR systemsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Lenel, a UTC Fire and Security Company, has significantly increased its support of the IQeye standard and HD Megapixel camera product lines.IQinVision has participated in Lenel's Open Access Alliance Partnership (OAAP) since the program's inception in 2007 and plan...

The BS 8484 Code for the Provision of Lone Worker Device Services is driven by ACPO and the security industryReliance High-Tech's lone worker protection solution has been certified as BS 8484 compliant following stringent inspection. Evaluation of a wide-range of services and procedures has been completed ensuring Reliance Protect, an end-to-end lone worker protection, complies with all elements of BS 8484:2009.The new and demanding BS 8484 Code of Practice for the Provision of Lone Worker Devic...

PSA includes members who specialise in access control, video surveillance and intrusion detectionRISCO Group, Inc., a provider of integrated security systems, has become a PSA Security Network vendor partner, announced at ISC West 2010. Under the agreement, more than 285 systems integrators who are part of the world's largest electronic security buying cooperative will have access to RISCO Group, Inc.'s industry-leading integrated system technologies.PSA Security Network, based in Westminst...

KX-TDE600 IP-PBX communications platform supports a range of analogue, digital and IP telephony devicesPanasonic System Networks Company of America was showcasing the versatile KX-TDE600 IP-PBX communications platform at ISC West 2010. In addition to supporting a range of analogue, digital and IP telephony devices, the system is capable of accommodating from as few as 24 to 1,100 employees. This demonstrates Panasonic's unique ability to offer a wide range of technology solutions to complem...

Nio Security Inc. is a world leader in smart video solutions for the security marketNio Security, Inc., a world leader in smart video solutions for the security market announced a sweeping series of announcements related to worldwide company momentum and strategic planning at the International Security Conference West 2010 Expo in Las Vegas. First, Nio has a new alliance with Shenzhen Domenor Technology Co. Ltd (Shenzhen, China) (ISC West Booth 36001) for OEM manufacturing of several Nio product...

The e-commmerce site will offer the complete IQeye Basic Line of standard and HD megapixel network cameras IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced at ISC West that it has opened the IQeye eStore, an e-commerce site for the IQeye Basic Line of network cameras and accessories. The IQeye eStore is designed to reach IT, security, and Pro AV resellers and integrators not currently servi...

CRYPTO-MAS positively identifies individuals before giving them access control to applications, data and networksCRYPTOCard, the authentication authority, has been named Managed Service Provider of the Year at this year's Network Computing awards with its CRYPTO-MAS service. Demonstrating its growing dominance in this area, it is the second consecutive year that CRYPTOCard has won the award, which is voted by readers of the publication. "A successfully managed service is a true combination...

Pecan CCTV is an innovator in developing and supplying products for a wide variety of applicationsPecan CCTV has announced the launch of its new website pecancctv.com which features a fresh modern design with improved navigation and a wealth of information about the firm's extensive range of quality surveillance equipment.The new site allows visitors to search easily by equipment type or product code and download datasheets with the technical information they need to make the right choice. New p...

Paul joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experienceIntegrated Biometrics is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Frasca, a veteran of the biometric industry, to its team as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.  Paul Frasca joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experience. As Global SVP of Sales, he will operate from the company's Northern Virginia branch office and expa...

The offering allows customers to use their contact-less credentials for more than just access controlIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contact-less cards and readers, and Access Smart, LLC, a leading provider of secure password management solutions, are partnering to offer customers secure password management combined with access control. These solutions provide users with the convenience of never hav...

Mirasys has deployed the VCAsys technology in its NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise rangeVCA Technology, the leading UK-based video analytics specialist, announced that it has secured 34,803 personal computer (PC)-based licenses of its video content analytics suite -VCAsys - supporting more than 200,000 video channels in its first year of trading.  A further 3,259 VCAsys IP licenses were sold for uploading into network cameras. One such order was a 1500 channel contract to support central traffic...

On-Net Surveillance Systems headquarters, Pearl River, New YorkThe security and video surveillance market continues to embrace innovative and more efficient technologies such as the Ocularis IP video-centric physical information management (PSIM) platform from On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI). Facing accelerated market demand, OnSSI is adding staff and resources to ensure the company's continued dominance of the IP video surveillance control and management software market."We are a...

PROTECT 2010 promotes enhanced preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms for firmsIn the light of expected increase in frequency and degree of natural disasters arising from climate change, lifeline institutions such as local governments, schools, hospitals, housing, commercial buildings, and hotels need to pay close attention to preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms. An exemplary record of safety is equivalent to saving lives. Likewise, critical infrastructures and...

Panasonic's HD system employs H.264 compression for high efficiency in law enforcement and security applicationsPanasonic System Networks Company of America was demonstrating its new HD visual communications system (KX-VC500) at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new full HD system dramatically enhances the distance collaboration capabilities afforded by conventional video conferencing systems. The system is ideal for general business applications by greatly reducing the time and expense o...

AXIS P5532 PTZ dome network camera is an indoor pan/tilt/zoom camera with 29x optical zoomAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, presented a cost-effective, easy-to-install indoor pan/tilt/zoom camera with 29x optical zoom and high-quality H.264 video in D1 resolution at ISC West 2010. AXIS P5532 PTZ dome network camera has an IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water and is ideal for use in airports, train stations, warehouses, shopping malls and...

Gary brings 20 years of security experience to automated outdoor video leader, SightLogixSightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytic solutions for wide area and perimeter security, has named Gary Green as Director of Sales for the Southeast U.S. region. Mr. Green has more than 20 years of security sales and leadership experience and comes to SightLogix from a sales management position at Siemens Building Technologies' electronic security business. "We are excited to have Gary...

David is keen to ensure that the market is fully aware of Sanyo's impressive analogue CCTV product line-upIn his new role David Hammond will be responsible for developing the European sales channel for Sanyo's extensive CCTV product range and for ensuring that Sanyo's distributors throughout Europe are provided with the highest levels of pre and post sales support. Commenting on his appointment, David said: "I am delighted to be given this exciting career opportunity to add to the success o...

The Nedap Security Management booth will include the AP6003, Nedap's innovative IP access controllerNedap will attend the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference, IFSEC, which will be held from 10 to 13 May 2010 in the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) of Birmingham, the United Kingdom. The exhibition unites over 25,000 security professionals with more than 600 world leading companies. At the IFSEC, Nedap Security Management will present its Graphical Alarm Handler, a web-based...

The Panasonic network cameras with Quadrox video recording technology offer a connected surveillance systemPanasonic System Networks Company of America has implemented a strategic relationship with Quadrox, a third party product provider offering network video recording solutions with analytics focused on integrated point-of-sale applications, and Aloha Data Systems, a third party product provider of point-of-sale software applications. In creating a solution with broad appeal to grocers, conven...

Arecont Vision  launched its new series of compact JPEG CCTV cameras in 1.3, 2, 3 and 5 megapixel formatsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has started volume production of its new series of compact JPEG cameras in 1.3, 2, 3 and 5 megapixel formats. On display at ISC West, these cameras are designed to address cost sensitivities in the JPEG market as well as the size constraints of environmental housings. "The industry needs high performing, lo...

Panasonic's new encoder transitions video signals from analogue cameras for IP network interoperabilityPanasonic System Networks Company of America announced the introduction of a new 4-channel H.264 video encoder to integrate video signals from analogue cameras for IP networked system applications. The new WJ-GXE500 H.264 encoder features Panasonic's i-Pro Smart HD high-performance to deliver HD quality images employing the company's UniPhier LSI processor, face detection, bandwidth and energy...

The camera's wider field-of-view enables broader range of outdoor security applicationsSightLogix, Inc., the supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, unveiled the latest addition to its line of SightSensor cameras at ISC West. The WideView SightSensor intelligent outdoor camera incorporates a 105-degree field-of-view lens to detect intruders around buildings, entranceways, and other areas that require close-in, buffer zone security. Like all elements in the Si...

SUD-2080 high-resolution UTP dome CCTV camera and the SUB-2000 high resolution UTP box cameraSamsung Techwin America was displaying its new UTP camera series at ISC West 2010 that deliver high-quality video for distances up to 3,000 feet over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) structured cable. The new UTP dome and box cameras feature easy installation and management, and are compatible with UTP hubs from leading suppliers. Samsung also offers a UTP kit consisting of a UTP receiver, transceiver...

Among the products on display at PROTECT 2010 will be Sony's video surveillance systemSony's video security system which leads the way for hybrid surveillance solutions will be on exhibit during the international conference and exhibit, PROTECT 2010: Doing Business Amidst New Threats, from April 15 to 16, 2010, at the New World Hotel.Sony Corp, of Japan has developed a digitised or IP-based video surveillance system that enables users to protect and safeguard their assets with higher image...

 Preparedness to save lives and swift response to disasters are essential business continuity toolsThe killer earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are reminders to the business community that preparedness to save lives and protect critical infrastructures and data against natural and man-made disasters, swift response and quick recovery are necessary tools to assure business continuity. Companies implementing business continuity or risk reduction strategies better than their rivals strengthen the...

The megapixel cameras incorporate Samsung's WiseNet DSP for superior megapixel image qualitySamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, was featuring a new series of 1.3 megapixel HD network cameras at ISC West. The megapixel cameras incorporate Samsung's WiseNet digital signal processing (DSP) for superior megapixel image quality, the latest 1/3-inch CMOS imager for improved sensitivity and image quality, progress...

System integrators can count on a state-of-the-art wireless video security solution with this integrationPelco is pleased to announce the successful integration of multiple top Pelco video products with the Alvarion wireless platform, as Alvarion joins the Pelco Partner First Program. According to Pelco management, both companies' products easily integrate with each other, creating some of the best video security solutions in the market."We are pleased to have successfully integrated our vi...

DV-IP ATM Express DVR delivers faster,  and more efficient CCTV video and text integrationDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of its compact, next generation, DV-IP ATM Express DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to deliver faster, lower power, and more efficient CCTV video and text integration. The DV-IP ATM Express system, which can be networked or used as a stand-alone solution, is targeted primarily at the banking sector for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) protection and...