Surveillance & Security News for March 2010

Responsible employers consider the health and security of their lone workers a top priorityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help employers understand their responsibilities towards lone workers. ‘Lone Workers - An Employers' Guide' provides employers with easy-to-follow advice about British Standard BS8484 - the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services - and what they should look for when sourcing a supplier.Alex Carmichael, Techni...

A Dallmeier CCTV camera will monitor everything and transmit the record attempt via the InternetFrom March 30th to April 13th, 2010, a spectacular Guinness World Records attempt will take place at the LEGOLAND® Deutschland leisure park in the German city of Günzburg. Australian marine biologist and adventurer Lloyd Godson plans to spend 14 days, living in a four square metre house submerged at the underwater world at "LEGOLAND ATLANTIS by SEA LIFE". His goal is to generate the...

Nedap will be present at the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition in AprilNedap Security Management will attend the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition, MIPS, that will be held from 19 to 22 April 2010 in the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia. The trade fair is the largest and one of the key meeting grounds for communicating the safety and security industry developments in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The industry's majo...

The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera offers outstanding images with enhanced sensitivityHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the release of the world's first 2-megapixel CCD-based real-time network camera - the DS-2CD876BF - at ISC West 2010, which is held on March 24th to 26ht in Las Vegas, USA.The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera delivers exquisite compressed video stream with resolution of up to 16...

The Airport Show is an event devoted to airport construction, operations, technology and servicesChina is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world's most influential figures in the sector, and...

 Avigilon's HD surveillance system earned a composite base score of 97.8 out of a possible 100Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, has announced the results of an independent review of the company's HD surveillance solution performed by the National Sports Security Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi. The evaluation - conducted during a game-day event at the M.M. Roberts Stadium at the University of Sou...

CEM, American Dynamics, Software House, DSC and Bentel Security exhibit their security solutions at IFSEC 2010Tyco Security Products, a business unit of Tyco International, will showcase its latest industry leading security products at IFSEC 2010. The exhibition takes place on 10 - 13 May at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Some of the key companies within Tyco Security Products will be unveiling new solutions, including: CEM Systems new S3020f Portable Fingerprint Reader & AC2000 V6CEM Systems...

Security and safety is at the top of the agenda at ISNR, along with risk evaluation damage limitationSpecialist workshops led by international experts from world renowned organisations, security institutions and agencies have been hailed as a great success by managers of the International Security National Resilience (ISNR) 2010 event in Abu Dhabi. Two days of debate, discussion and case studies have ranged from the global approach to casualty reduction, crime prevention & critical national...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers 2010 is a high-level conference for buyers to source qualified security suppliers and products in China, held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on providing global security buyers with the opportunity to talk to top Chinese suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to export to China big market. Programmes include "Global buyers sourcing presentation", &qu...

Ensuring excellent transit The city-state of Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most densely-populated nations in the world. Its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail network forms the backbone of the city's public transport system. The Government is currently expanding the network through the introduction of the Circle Line (CCL), a fully-underground orbital line connecting all the MRT routes into the city, at a cost of $6.7 billion. Set for completion in 2010, CCL will be 33.3 km long with 29 st...

Nailsea School in North Somerset, a One School Pathfinder project in the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has installed a stand-alone electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. As the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, BSF aims to rebuild or renew nearly every secondary school in England. Its role is to ensure that secondary pupils learn in 21st-century facilities and investment enabling them to do so will be rolled out to every part of En...

Bosch's VIDOS and VMS can also be run alongside Lenel's OnGuard access control systemBosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that they have completed the integration of many of their CCTV offerings directly into Lenel's OnGuard v6.3 access control system. This transparent integration delivers automated video and alarm verification - with both live and recorded Bosch video - so users can react to critical events without ever having to leave their OnGuard system.This powerful integration mea...

Honeywell will demonstrate remote managed access control at ISC West 2010Honeywell announced that nearly 1,000 end-user sites - ranging from retail and restaurant locations to small-to-mid-size commercial and manufacturing facilities - are using the company's remote-managed services to simplify security operations. In 2009, Honeywell doubled the number of security dealers using its remote-managed services, which allow security dealers and central monitoring stations to remotely manage access con...

Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year at SPIESPIE Defence, Security, and Sensing, the largest unclassified international symposium on sensors, systems, and platforms, is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees for its 55 technical conferences and 500-company exhibition. Dates are 5-9 April at the Orlando, Florida, World Centre Marriott Resort and Convention Centre. Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year. The 2,30...

The giant panda is one of the most recognised and studied animals in the world today. When China gave the Taipei Zoo two giant pandas in December 2008, the Taiwanese public responded enthusiastically. The Taipei Zoo, which is owned by the Taipei City Government, has now selected MESSOA's SDS710M PTZ speed-dome cameras for monitoring of the pandas' zone. These cameras feature integrated auto-tracking software that provides zoo staff in the security control room with 24-hour surveillance of the pa...

   XML, API and web server offer the ability for interoperability between proprietary software Today's facility executive wants to purchase systems and components from various manufacturers and have those components work together as one system. They want "open systems" that allow the manufacturers to offer new features and add value without locking the owner into a single vendor's proprietary protocols. In short, they want Interoperability.Hirsch Electronics...

The GXV3140 desktop IP multimedia phone comes with built-in IPVideoTalkTechnology Marketing Corporation granted two of Grandstream's IP-based gadgets with the coveted "2009 Product of the Year Award," selected by Internet Telephony magazine. Ideal for professional surveillance environments, the GXV3601 IP camera is a powerful network camera that incorporates comprehensive peripheral support for alarm control, local storage expansion and wireless network connection. Features includ...

The charter calls on the security industry to collate data to develop a picture on attack trendsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has offered its support to the GMB trade union following the announcement of the union's new charter, aimed at improving employee welfare and safety for security officers. The new charter, which was officially launched on March 1st, will improve conditions for security officers through better sick pay schemes, injury on duty agreements, additional suppo...

There have been no price increases for any of Vicon's 260 or so CCTV products for 2010Vicon's new price list has just been published and customers will be pleased to see that there have been no price increases for any of the company's 260 or so products for 2010 - the fourth year in a row that Vicon has maintained or reduced prices on its products."Vicon manufactures all the component parts of a video management system, so our real strength lies in working with customers to engineer complet...

The BSIA endorses the SIA's tough stance on security companies that break the licensing rulesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent convictions of security company Sabrewatch who have been found guilty of supplying unlicensed security operatives to customers. Sabrewatch, based in East Grinstead, provided security for high street retailers including Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Harvey Nichols, GAP and Cadbury Schweppes. The firm had been supplying unlicensed sec...

Grandstream will demonstrate the technology capabilities of its video surveillance solutionsGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce participation at CeBIT, Hannover, Hall 13, Booth D50.  Click here for a complimentary pass to visit Grandstream at the show.Grandstream will demonstrate the robust technology capabilities of its SIP-based voice telephony and video surveillance solutions. Exciting product...

Mike Grimes is a recognised leader in the biometric and access control industryIntegrated Biometrics, a provider of high performance fingerprint biometric identity solutions, announces the addition of Mike Grimes to its management team as President. Grimes, a recognised leader in the biometric and access control industry, will utilise his business and sales leadership at to drive further successes within all sectors of Integrated Biometrics."We are extremely pleased to have Mike Grimes join...

ECSI, Balinor International and OPSEC combine forces in perimeter security technologyElectronic Control Security, Inc. (ECSI) and Balinor International, LLC announced that they have entered into marketing and sales agreements with Operational Security Ltd to market ECSI's advanced perimeter security technology and leading-edge maritime Anti-Piracy Technology, APT, in India, Africa and the Middle East. ECSi's perimeter security technologies include state-of-the-art surveillance, monitoring a...

The ranking confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brandThe new 2010 Business Superbrand list published confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brand. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Chubb retained its position in the top 20, ahead of such names as Vodafone, Boeing and Siemens. It finished more than 20 places ahead of its nearest category rival, Yale, and 170 places in front of ADT. Top of the list was Microsoft...

  CyberLock security systems record openings and unauthorised attempts to open narcotic safes Clark County Fire Department has implemented the CyberLock system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable keys to manage and control access to their controlled substances. As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighbouring resort township...

Transport Security Expo is the pre-eminent event in the security calendar this yearTransport security is once again firmly in the spotlight following the Christmas Day attempt to down Northwest Airlines (NWA) flight 253 during its descent into Detroit Metro airport. The incident exposed serious flaws in aviation security which, combined, allowed a known individual with apparent links to Al-Qaeda to board an airliner with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which only by good fortune failed to...

The Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run is a first of a kind event at an ISC Expo Details for the Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run at ISC West, scheduled for Thursday, March 25th, have been announced by the organisers and runners can expect a course that is flat and wide, catering to even the most novice of runners.Starting promptly at 7:30 am, the course will take runners along Industrial Road from the Fashion Centre Mall area north to Sahara Boulevard and then loop back a...

Senstar shows its fence-mounted sensors and world-leading buried cable technology at ISNRSenstar Corporation announced that its UK office based in Evesham, Worcestershire, will take on the responsibility for sales in the Middle East territory. The company announced this change at the ISNR show - March 1 to 3 - at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. "We felt this change in territory management was good for Senstar strategically, considering the UK's proximity to the Middle East re...

The topic of the security presentation is Scanning Radar for Hard Shoulder Running and Automatic Incident DetectionCo-founder and business development director, Dr. Stephen Clark of world leading radar developer and manufacturer of high performance incident detections solutions for the transport sector, will be presenting at the seminar programme at the Intertraffic show in Amsterdam, March 23-26, 2010. According to Dr. Clark: "Radar incident detection solutions have proved themselves throu...

The event has proven itself to be the focal point for discussion on key security issuesFollowing the overwhelming success of the conference over the last two years, Fleming Gulf is delighted to announce its 3rd Middle East Energy Security Forum 2010 scheduled to take place on 26th - 28th April 2010, Bahrain. "Bringing together some of the brightest minds from leading regional and international organisations, with opportunities to share knowledge and vast areas of experience, MEESEC 2010 is...