Surveillance & Security News for March 2011

  Siqura video surveillance solutions will be showcased at ISC West 2011 Optelecom-NKF Inc., manufacturer of advanced Siqura and Optelecom video surveillance solutions and a member of TKH Group, today announced its intention to participate in the ISC West 2011 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from April 6th through the 8th.Complete video security and surveillance solutionsWith over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global solutions for the video security and survei...

 Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames' control room with Wavestore hybrid digital recording systemA hybrid digital recording system solution from Wavestore, which is at the heart of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames' recently upgraded and expanded surveillance system, is providing control room operators with the ability to view live or recorded images from industry standard analogue cameras, alongside images from the latest generation of Full HD cameras.The project was designed by...

 ABC jewellery store in Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany gets a security cover from Plustek video solutionsABC Jewellery store, located in the heart of Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany, bears in its simple store front what every women wants at the most important moment of her life, a sparkling stone, the diamond. Behind the transparent counters, where silver, gold ornaments, all kinds of rare pearls, diamonds, are set forth by their value, two to three friendly clerks are happily assisting couples an...

 Security personnel simultaneously monitor views of activity outside the building and at other crucial places Oncam Global has designed a customised security solution for The Landmark, one of London's newest luxury residential addresses. Boasting floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the London skyline, this property, developed by Chalegrove Properties Ltd., consists of four towers joined by a landscaped central public piazza, with convenient retailers and cafes, creating an upscale and vibra...

 ID technology from LaserCard will help Saudi government to maintain world class protection for its citizensLaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of government ID solutions, has received a purchase order valued at approximately $2.1 million for chip-ready, optical security media-based credentials for the Saudi Arabia National ID Card programme.The ID cards are issued to Saudi citizens nationwide for identification, e-government and regional travel purposes. "The Saudi Ara...

 PSIA will demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications at ISC West 2011The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications. Arecont Vision, Hikvision, Honeywell, IQinVision, ObjectVideo, Tyco, and UTC Fire & Security will demonstrate products relying on five PSIA specifications to support systems interoperability.The reception, sponsored...

 IP dome cameras from Basler are equipped with a two way audio function and a new multimedia video processor Basler's new IP Fixed Dome Camera models are equipped with a two-way audio function and with a new multimedia video processor. Basler will exhibit them at the upcoming IFSEC show, which is scheduled to take place from May 16 to 19, 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.With the integration of audio functionality, both a microphone for audio recording and speakers as part of a public addres...

 ACT has installed proximity readers, door controllers in residential accommodation at the universityProximity readers, door stations and door controllers from Dublin-based Access Control Technology (ACT) have been installed in residential accommodation at the University of Gdansk, Poland.The university has 33,000 students across eleven faculties and 1,700 staff. Residents at two of the university's accommodation blocks have been issued with access control cards to access their rooms using...

37 JVC cameras that have been installed to monitor the universityBased in America, Regent University - a private, faith-based institution that shares a campus with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) - has updated its campus surveillance facilities by installing V.Networks IP-based cameras and network video recorders from JVC Professional. Monitoring 5,500 graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff with JVC's equipment, CBN/Regent University Campus Police Dept., Lt. Ed...

 CNL and Wavestore feel the need that distributed video intelligence should progress in physical security operationsCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), and Wavestore a global provider of professional digital video recorders announce that they formed a technology partnership.The two companies share a view that distributed video intelligence should move away from proprietary technology, which has long been a limiting factor in physical security ope...

 Bosch MIC Series pan-tilt-zoom cameras will upgrade surveillance security at Licolnshire Council in North-East UK UK's North East Lincolnshire Council is carrying out a major overhaul of its CCTV surveillance infrastructure, selecting Bosch Security Systems rugged MIC Series pan-tilt-zoom cameras to be at the centre of its new surveillance network.The existing PTZ cameras have been operating for more than 16 years and are fast becoming obsolete. Following consultations it was decided to ro...

 Autovie Venete S.p.A. will benefit from the monitoring and surveillance solutions provided by March Networks March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that Autovie Venete S.p.A. has selected a March Networks IP video solution to enhance surveillance and monitoring across 14 major toll motorways in northern Italy. More than 40 million vehicles a year travel these roads, including a steady increase in commercial vehicles en route to Eastern Europe. The so...

 Lars Thinggaard, President and CEO of Milestone Systems addressed the attendees at MIPS 2011 with success  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, held its ninth annual Milestone Integration Partner Symposium (MIPS) conference March 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas. Over 200 people attended from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, systems integrators, consultants, Manufacturer Alliance Partners and Milestone Solution Partners.The first day of the ga...

Panasonic video surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the state of New York Hello Alert Inc., a Babylon, New York security systems dealer, has installed thousands of  Panasonic video surveillance cameras throughout the state of New York to provide surveillance of various municipal buildings, jails and approximately 50 fire houses in multiple jurisdictions on Long Island.Lorraine Roberts, president of Hello Alert, which holds a NY state contract for security systems and so...

 Milestone Systems has hired new talent as well as promoted the top talent within the companyMilestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software, is employing many professionals to manage the ongoing high levels of growth in its global business model. In addition to hiring new employees, Milestone also promotes top performers from within the organisation, who leverage years of experience to empower staff and partners alike."Our business strategy in this fast-g...

 Lucas Lee, MD of Samsung, gave an insight how Samsung perceives the European security marketplaceOver 200 security industry professionals attended Samsung Techwin's Vision Conference at The Westin Dragonora Resort, Malta.The theme for the conference was Imagination, Innovation, Integration, and this was reflected in the presentations by senior managers at Samsung Techwin who provided an overview of what the company is going to achieve during the year and into the future.Samsung will be rap...

 artec technologies AG steps forward to increase its Customer/Partner- Relations with social networking media artec technologies AG, one of the leading innovating companies for broadcast logging and video surveillance solutions is now at Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The internet is the platform of modern day communication. If you want to be close to your customers and partners you have to be active in social networking. Offering this uncensored, close and contemporary communication platf...

 ADT sponsored half marathon will raise funds for local and national charitiesADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has announced it has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Edinburgh Half Marathon. As title sponsor, the race will be branded the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon and will take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. The race attracts between 4,000 and 5,000 runners from across the United Kingdom ranging from professional athletes to those just star...

 ASF installs MESSOA's 24-hour outdoor surveillance cameras on the A9 highway to verify payment collectionAutoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF) is France's largest operator of toll roads and the second-largest toll-road operator in Europe. ASF controls three 124km French highways (36.5% of the total) and had turnover of 2.4 billion euros in 2004. ASF manages the A9 highway, which runs 285 kilometres from the south of France to Spain. The highway, which collects tolls based on vehicle si...

 SeeTech has become one of the leading providers of video management software in Europe and other countries SeeTec AG, the leading manufacturer of video management software in German-speaking countries, has been able to continue the positive development also, in the first three business quarters of the fiscal year 2010/2011. The turnover for the business areas software and services has increased by more than 40% from June 2010 to February 2011 compared to the reference period in the previou...

  Stephan G. Cannellos, Vice President Strategic Business Development, Infinova Infinova announced that Stephan G. Cannellos has joined the company to work with management on company strategy, acquisition processes and help new acquisitions integrate into Infinova. "We have always grown Infinova organically," reports Infinova President and CEO Jeffrey Liu. "However, since completing our $300 million IPO in December, we are starting to look for suitable technology compani...

 Kiwi has signed an agreement with PCT to distribute its LensMate and LEDMATE solutions for Taiwan and ChinaKiwi Semiconductor Ltd. a developer of analogue semiconductor solutions and Professional Computer Technology, Ltd. ("PCT"), a distributor that specialises in the distribution of software, chips, modules and other semiconductor parts, jointly announced that Kiwi Semiconductor has signed a distribution agreement with PCT to distribute it's LensMate and LEDMate solutions f...

 Wavestore's dewarping software allows 360 degree cameras to be integrated into an existing system "In conjunction with our sister company, H.264 Ltd, we are looking forward to demonstrating to representatives from the security services, law enforcement and military how the latest technology can provide them with invaluable assistance in keeping one step ahead of those who are intent on committing acts of terror," said Chris Williams, Director of Marketing and Business Develo...

 GSA 2011 will showcase latest security screening, biometrics, surveillance and security risk management solutionsReinforcing GSA 2011's position as the premier "must attend" event in the Asia Pacific region, major technology vendors and specialists will be showcasing the latest in Homeland Security solutions and concepts. Some of the industry giants participating at the event, to be held from 15 -17 March at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore, include global...

 ADPRO V3100 hybrid network video and audio provides high quality images to be transmitted for visual verification Highly trained CCTV operators from Visual Verification and the very latest ADPRO V3100 Video and Audio Transmission and Recording technology from Xtralis have combined to thwart an attempted robbery of more than £20,000 of lead at a metal trading business in Barnsley.The incident, which resulted in the intruder's arrest, occurred just four days after the new ADPRO V3100 s...

Image quality of objects in motion is greater with H.264 technology In the first part of this three part series, the authors described the H.264 video compression standard including its history. In part two, the authors discuss motion estimation, the phase during which H.264 really distinguishes itself from other MPEG standards. Differentiating from other MPEG standards: Adapting raster block sizes for more detailed images H.264 distinguishes itself from the other MPEG s...

CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other inappropriate activities. Logistical challenges In Ottawa, more than 700 parks and outdoor recreation facilitie...

University College Dublin (UCD) has installed a smart access control solution from SALTO in its brand new Roebuck Castle student accommodation facility.This brand new Residence Hall, which opened in September 2010, is the first of its kind in Ireland and provides 133 beds of student catered accommodation. Each unit is made up of 12 single en suite rooms with a shared kitchenette, lounge and a quiet shared study room. The units are "catered" that is they include a cooked breakfast and evening mea...

  Mohegan Sun the entertainment and fun destination has been provided DVR solutions from Verint  Built in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is one of the most spacious and exciting gaming and entertainment destinations in the United States. The Mohegan Sun facility encompasses more than 300,000 square feet of gaming space, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel tower, 30 of New England's finest dining establishments, 130,000 square feet of retail space, a 10,000-s...

 Sepura radios will help rescue teams in locating people in flooded waters and debris after the tsunami havoc in JapanSepura supplies digital communications in the aftermath of the earthquake and consequent tsunami which have brought devastation to the north-east of Japan on Friday 11th March. Sepura has delivered 50 hand-held radios and ancillary equipment to the UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK-ISAR) in support of the co-ordination of search and rescue activities. The radi...