Surveillance & Security News for March 2011

Security for banks can be a real challenge when faced with a multitude of threats including: fraud, theft and physical attacks. One bank which is setting new standards in the Middle East, when it comes to the application of surveillance technology to keep its infrastructure, staff and customers safe and secure, is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is thanks to the roll out of an advanced NetVu Connected CCTV solution from Dedicated Micros part of AD Group which is focused on the centralised mo...

The security system for the Kiatnakin Bank in Thailand mainly targets the sites of the national treasury, capital accounts, and corridors. It offers technical, physical and personnel protection. It establishes the operation mechanism for security protection and business management to achieve external theft prevention and internal supervision. MESSOA SDF446 fixed dome camera were installed in the provincial branch and four sub-branches of Kiatnakin Bank in Thailand. Also installed were alar...

City Mall, Jordan's premier one-stop family shopping sphere, has been secured with a comprehensive CCTV installation featuring high resolution, real-time CCTV monitoring via NVT UTP video transmission technology. Boasting 160,000 sqm of retail and entertainment space and parking for over 2,400 vehicles, City Mall is spread over four floors, offering an extensive range of international brand outlets, restaurants, coffee shops, a ten-screen cinema and a large family entertainment zone. The uniqu...

KPN Hotspots B.V., Holland's largest provider of Wi-Fi® hotspots, has partnered with Proxim to deliver Wi-Fi hotspot services for nearly three years. To date, KPN has more than 2,000 of Proxim's ORiNOCO® AP-700 and AP-4000 access points deployed throughout Holland, providing Wi-Fi hotspot access to millions of people each year. In 2009, KPN announced that it ordered more than 600 additional access points from Proxim to continue the expansion of its network. "Providing our customers wit...

Refurbishment work was recently completed at the K&N Kenanga International building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a 22-storey commercial structure with a three-and-a-half-storey annexed podium block, located in Kuala Lumpur's central business district. New features of the refurbished main lobby include a physical access control system based on the contactless LEGIC technology, a food and beverage area and an information counter. Kaba Jaya Security was selected to provide electronic access con...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that it has introduced a pilot digital gift card issuance project at two Korean retail giants, Home plus and Shinsegae E-mart, utilising HID's FARGO® HDP5000 high-definition printer/encoders. With the HDP5000, the two retailers can now brand and customise gift cards for corporate customers and individuals, adding a level of personalisation not available with conventional paper gift vouchers. The digi...

Known to some as the home of mariachi music and to others as the home of a great number of renowned writers and artists, Guadalajara is without a doubt a major cultural hub of Latin America. It is also the second largest city in Mexico and the capital of the state of Jalisco, making Guadalajara a strategic place for both businesses and government. It is therefore not surprising that the municipality is modernising its internal revenue and land registry offices with new IP-based CCTV surveillance...

Responsible for more than 75 million passengers a year and over 2,700 flights daily, this world-class airport is one of the busiest in the nation. A steady increase in the number of flights and passengers has local authorities focused on ensuring that high levels of security, crowd control, and decreased passenger wait times continue to be addressed.Operational overviewAirport facilities include several passenger terminals serving more than 30 airlines, cargo areas with warehouse and aircraft pa...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the acclaimed Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) (Phoenix, AZ) has installed Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance system, for the protection and monitoring of its prized collection. The Omnicast system is currently managing over 200 Axis Communications and Interlogix TM IP cameras, plus a few analogue PTZ cameras connected via encoders.MIM is the world's first glo...

Located in Sacramento, California, Arden Fair Mall serves a diverse market that spans a 25-mile radius and includes over 1.1 million residents. With its retail mix led by Nordstrom and a wide selection of more than 165 top apparel and specialty shops, Arden Fair Mall is merchandised to capture this dynamic market's large core of affluent and middle class shoppers. Managed by Macerich, a leading owner, operator, and developer of major retail properties across the United States, Arden Fair Mall ha...

BJ's Wholesale Club introduced the warehouse club concept to New England in 1984 and has since expanded to become a leading warehouse club operator in the eastern United States. It is now one of the top three leading warehouse chains in the United States. Headquartered in Natick, Mass., the company operates more than 180 locations in 15 states, 102 gas stations and three main distribution centres, and sells everything from general merchandise to fresh meat and perishables across its retail enter...

 BSIA has welcomed current regulation regarding SIA which will play a pivotal role in functioning of security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has responded positively to announcements that the SIA has been removed from the Public Bodies Bill, claiming that the move will bring a more considered approach to the future of security industry regulation. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "We are pleased that this amendment to the Public Bodies Bill...

  Senstar Corporation is a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and productsSenstar Corporation, a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and products, is pleased to welcome a new member to its global team. Mark Novak will head up Senstar Limited, the company's UK-based operation responsible for the territories of Great Britain, Ireland and the Middle East.Mr. Novak is an accomplished security professional who has worked in UK, EMEA and USA with Vigilant...

 Terry Stutzman, Senior Project Manager, CNL is PMP certified and experienced in PMBOK methodologyCNL is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Terry Stutzman, PMP, to Senior Project Manager, CNL Americas. Terry is a certified Project Management Professional with 15+ years of experience. He will oversee all US integration projects for IPSecurityCenter, CNL's Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.Along with 15+ years of experience in project management, Terry brings a...

 Keeneo co-exhibits with ProAvia in DenmarkVisitors are encouraged to come and see the latest new airport projects, case studies, innovations and technologies - be sure to check out the latest news from Keeneo video analytics for security and business intelligence. Keeneo will exhibit with ProAvia.Keeneo co-exhibits with ProAvia, an organisation promoting French airport products and services. Show participants will be able to meet with Thomas Herlin, Vice President and co-founder of Keeneo...

 Dr. Dietmar Ley, Chairman of the Management Board, Basler AGBasler AG is releasing its audited annual report for 2010. The camera specialist realised the best results in the company's history in 2010, merely one year after the global economic and financial crisis.The group's turnover increased in fiscal year 2010 by 51.3 % to € 51.0 million (previous year: € 33.7 million). The gross profit margin increased to 43.5 % from 35.0 % in the previous year. The earnings before taxes incr...

Abloy has become the first security specialist to launch a high security key cylinder designed to meet the needs of industrial locking environments.Abloy UK has launched a high security key cylinder system specifically targeted at the high security retail, OEM applications and museum display case markets.Designed for use in camlocks and furniture locks, Sentry incorporates a wide range of high security padlocks for use in demanding industrial environments.The new Abloy Sentry cylinder system als...

The CMD-076X4.2P Mini Dome has been designed to provide unprecedented image quality in virtually any lighting or environmental conditions, including brightly illuminated and low-light areas. Delivering high performance 600TVL super high resolution in a discreet package, its compact design makes it perfect for unobtrusive surveillance in indoor locations.By featuring wide dynamic technology, the camera captures highlights and shadows simultaneously, delivering natural colour and eliminating smear...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has extended the benefits of its HID Identity on Demand™ services to include a secure web portal that enables customers and channel partners to monitor and manage all aspects of card personalisation projects, from design and ordering through data transmission, high-quality multi-colour printing, programming and on-time delivery anywhere in the world."Implementing a large badging project as part o...

SafeZone, Keeneo's flagship video analytics software for security is now available with its fourth generation software, revision 4.0, featuring more security scenarios, even better detection, false alarm prevention and PC and camera compatibility updates.The new SafeZone software release reinforces the field tested hallmarks of SafeZone as a video analytics that is easy and quick to configure either remotely or on-site, has no hidden costs to install as it comes with all features and is over 95%...

The Milestone Device Support Team recently released the XProtect Device Pack 5.3, which incorporates the ALBERT system into their list of interoperable products. ALBERT is a fantastic new concept in CCTV Systems, merging the most intelligent video analytics with operational ease and providing optimal viewing to operators and recording systems.Videotec have patented the cooperation between cameras providing the best recording and viewing facilities in one system. The built-in fault-tolerance and...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced the general availability of their map-based command and control feature, Plan Manager. With Plan Manager, Genetec extends the concept of traditional graphical maps and provides operators with an interactive and efficient tool to help manage their security environment. Plan Manager is offered to Genetec customers as an add-on module within Omnicast, Genetec's video surveillance syst...

For the first time, thermal imaging is no longer a privilege reserved for Naval warships or Police helicopters. In the Scout TS Series, FLIR puts this technology into the hands of the law-enforcement and security professional for the first time.The FLIR Scout is a rugged handheld thermal imaging camera. It gives law enforcement officers, security patrols and any other person that needs to see at night without being seen himself, the information needed to make critical decisions, enhance mission...

  Migrate to a better system by adopting an all-IP video surveillance solution With declining prices for IP cameras and advancements in video compression technology such as the latest H.264 compression standard, IP video surveillance is increasingly becoming the preferred security solution. The convergence of voice, video and data in the world of surveillance has truly  arrived, a fact amply highlighted by the projected growth of the network video market to over $2.6...

 An IPSA survey confirmed that majority of security buyers are in favour of continuous regulation in security industryOn the same day that the SIA announced government agreement on the framework for future regulation of the security industry, buyers of security services made clear their desire for continued regulation. In a survey conducted by the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), over 220 buyers of security services responded to a series of questions about the future...

 EMCS and Optex are striving jointly to reduce false fire alarms across several sites which will upgrade securityOptex Europe, the leading detector business, and EMCS, the independent alarm receiving centre (ARC), have been working alongside each other to dramatically drive down the false alarms blighting the security of several sites. EMCS' CCTV Manager, Mark Hewerdine, was looking for an effective solution for the installer, Panther Security, and end user to overcome increasingly high vol...

 Grintek Ewation's location in Pretoria, South Africa which deals with electronic communications in security sector  Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, boosts its global security electronics business by entering into an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in South African Electronic Warfare specialist company, Grintek Ewation (GEW), Pretoria.Cassidian will increase its 45 per cent share in GEW to 87.4 per cent by acquiring the 42.4 per cent share of SAAB S...

 Gus Dosanjh, UK Technical Services Director, SALTO Systems SALTO Systems has promoted Gus Dosanjh to the position of UK Technical Services Director. Previously UK Technical Sales Manager, Gus's new role will be to build and strengthen SALTO's technical support department, grow its team of technical support engineers and liaise with specifiers, customers and end users during the design, planning and commissioning phase of access control projects.Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director SALTO System...

 James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'Security - Whatever the Cuts' is the title for this year's free annual Manchester Security event, which will focus on providing businesses with valuable insight as how investing in security solutions during an economic downturn will help them reduce losses associated with threats such as theft and vandalism.This free exhibition with seminar is opened to anyone concerned about security, providing an opportunity...

 Glenmorangie needed a user-friendly, unobtrusive system that could manage the movement of over 100 personnel Nortech Control Systems has recently had its Norpass3 access control system installed at the new bottling facility of world-famous whisky producer, Glenmorangie.The renowned whisky manufacturer, which has been ‘pursuing perfection' since 1843, has recently relocated its bottling plant to new premises.When deciding on a personnel access solution for the plant, it was important...