Surveillance & Security News for March 2011

 Voice Biometrics Conference will be held from 23 March to 24 March in Amsterdam Voice Biometrics Conference Amsterdam Starts Next Week (March 23rd and 24th) Implementation of voice biometric based authentication has already made significant inroads in Europe, the Middle East and Pacific Rim. At the Voice Biometrics Conference-Amsterdam executives from the companies that have integrated speaker identification and verification into communications links with their customers will be on st...

 ADT has released its guide on security in schools which also includes the topic of intruder detection and securityADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has released their latest guide as part of the "Security in Schools Series", designed to offer information on implementing tighter intruder detection in educational premises. The ‘Guide to Intruder Detection in Schools' offers practical steps to help ensure the protection of school facili...

 David Evans, BSIA Project Director for 2012 favours the revised Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised Safety and Security Strategy for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Revised following the publication of the National Security Strategy in October 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy sets out the key aims and objectives for Police, governm...

 The CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit to be showcased at the ISC West ExpoVidex will be giving away a CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas, April 6-8. The Starter Kit includes one of everything a company needs to get started. Stop by the Videx booth #15127 and enter to win.Videx will also unveil the new CyberLock Flex System for the first time at the ISC West show. The CyberLock Flex System is a family of modules that not only expands the flexibility of...

 Barix AG will showcase Exstreamer P5 at the ISC West 2011 to be held in Las Vegas from April 6th to 8th 2011 Barix AG comes to ISC West 2011 (April 6-8, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth 7131) with an emphasis on delivering complete IP paging and public address systems for professional security applications. The IP audio and control pioneer, having recently announced technical alliances with industry-leading vendors including Milestone Systems, Sureview International and...

 Panasonic and Midwich tied up as partners to promote the Panasonic range of next generation security systemsPanasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) and Midwich, one of the UK's leading IT and AV distributors have announced a partnership to promote the Panasonic range of next generation business and security systems.Stephen Gerrard, head of PSNE UK marketing commented; "The world of business systems is converging. Irrespective of whether they are data, video, voice or image based, syst...

 Workshop is scheduled on Wednesday, April 6, in room 505 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las VegasThe Department of Defense force protection community continues to rely heavily on using commercial, off-the-shelf products alongside their own in-house products and specifications. To promote synergy between the physical security industry and one of its largest end-user bases, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a Security Equipment Integration Working Group (SEIWG) wo...

 "Securing Your World" song has become a hit with G4S employees sung by artist Jon Christopher Davis   When the marketing team at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) enlisted the services of two Texan songwriters to write a song, the team never envisioned the reaction it would receive from company employees around the world. Best known for professional, integrated manned security services and technology solutions rather than music publishing, G4S is turning a corporate marketing...

 Spire Shawfair Park Hospital has been provided security management software by CEM Systems a brand of TycoCEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system has been installed by ADT Glasgow to secure Edinburgh's new ‘Spire Shawfair Park hospital' . The AC2000 Lite system secures patients, visitors and the state-of-the-art medical equipment at the hospital.Spire Shawfair Park hospital is a new hospital in the East of Scotland...

 Following the Shanghai and the Tianjin metro, TDSi is selected to supply Beijing Metro with access control equipment TDSi has won the contract to supply access control equipment for 12 stations on the 22km Da Xing Line on the Beijing Metro.Working closely with STY, one of its reseller partners in China, TDSi has secured an order for its EX series controllers, EXprox VR readers and EXgarde PRO access management software system. Commenting on the contract John Davies, TDSi's Managi...

 Victor is a unified interface which manages and controls Intellex DVRs, VideoEdge NVRs Tyco Security Products will unveil at IFSEC a host of innovative and fully integrated access control, intrusion & video products. Latest innovations include: American Dynamics NEW victor Unified Video Management Solution & new Digital Video Recorders Victor is a unified interface that lets you manage and control your Intellex DVR's, VideoEdge NVR's and associated IP and analogue cameras. End user...

 Organisers received a record number of registrations from twenty-two countries for the security conference by GallagherOver two hundred channel partners from around the globe will attend the Gallagher Group's security conference in Hamilton, New Zealand, prompting the need to move off-site to a larger venue.Titled "A Break with Convention", the four day security conference for channel partners is the fifth hosted by Gallagher Security in New Zealand and General Manager, Curtis Ed...

 The Annual BAPCO 2011 Conference and Exhibition will take the centre stage on 13th - 14th April 2011Arguably, the range and scale of present threats to business continuity and public safety has never been greater on the domestic and international level. At the more extreme level, the last few months alone have seen a range of extraordinary situations, with both national and global impact, from the rescue of the Chilean miners to the appalling devastation caused by the terrorist b...

 Verint Nextiva is comprised of a comprehensive video management solution with integrated analytics Verint will be launching and announcing at  ISC West 2011 its new products.Nextiva Video Management Software, version 6.2Verint® Nextiva® is comprised of a comprehensive video management solution with integrated analytics specifically designed for retail, financial, enterprise and critical infrastructure applications. The latest enhancements to its Nextiva Video Management softwa...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced it has secured an 85,000-unit order from a major U.S. government agency for the company's OMNIKEY contact smart card readers for network authentication. The order follows a series of investments that have positioned the company to deliver one of the most comprehensive physical access, logical access and government-issued ID offerings for meeting federal agency compliance, budget, feature and reliability...

CCTV in LondonThe Metropolitan Police Service is the largest of the police services that operate in greater London. Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million. The Metropolitan Police Service now employs 31,000 officers, 14,000 police staff, 414 traffic wardens and 4,000 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) as well as being supported by over 2,500 volunteer police off...

  Secutech 2011 will enhance security market growth in the South East Asian region to the next level Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries is expected to attract more than 500 leading global IP related products and intelligent security solutions at its 2011 show to be held from 20 - 22 April at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. In its 14th edition, the show is exp...

 Simon Jennings joins as new Northern Sales Manager with Unipart Monitoring ServicesThe Monitoring Services division of Unipart Security Solutions Ltd has appointed Simon Jennings as its new Northern Sales Manager.Simon, who has worked within the security industry for 17 years, was until recently the Control Room Manager for Cougar Monitoring, having previously worked for the alarm receiving centre divisions of ADT and VSG.Working alongside Les Ramsden, Sales Manager for the South of Englan...

 General Anwer Ahmed, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense New-Fields Exhibitions, organisers of the Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference (IHBCC), announced that General Anwer Ahmed, has confirmed to speak at the two-day conference and participate on the one-to-one meetings with the IHBCC delegates on April 7-8, 2011 in Washington DC.In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Highlight of the conference will be a senior Iraqi deleg...

 Mark Simmons will head the UK sales operations for Mayflex Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has appointed Mark Simmons to head up the UK sales operations in the position of Sales Director.Mark joins Mayflex from Redstone, previously Comunica, where he most recently held the position of Associate Sales Director for the Converged Solutions business. Mark was instrumental in taking the company from their cabling routes to offer an extensive p...

 Around 250 HID FARGO HDP5000 card printers are deployed at Home plus and Shinsegae E-mart stores HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, 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, add...

 TeleEye's new logo reflects its professionalism, customer focussed approach, innovation and growthAs TeleEye continues to grow and develop globally, we believe that a new logo would strengthen its brand image and further reinforce TeleEye's core values. The new TeleEye logo has been simplified visually to reflect its principles of professionalism, customer focussed, innovation and sustainable growth through various elements of the logo. It conveys its specialisation in hi-tech CCTV digital...

 MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45% to €34.6 millionMOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309), system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Group's financial results (the IFRS financial statements) for the first six months of fiscal year 2010/11 (July 1 to December 31, 2010). After a new strong second quarter with 47% sales growth, MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45...

 SightLogix whitepaper explores issues and challenges while implementing outdoor video surveillance systems SightLogix®, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics for perimeter security, is offering a new whitepaper titled Best Practices for Securing Outdoor Areas with Video Analytics. The document, available on the SightLogix website offers tips and practical advice for deploying accurate and cost-effective video security outdoors."As a leader in providing video analyti...

 Pauline Norstrom, Chairman, BSIA's CCTV Section has emphasised on the use of CCTV in crime solving Following the second reading of the Protection of Freedoms Bill in the House of Commons earlier this week, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is welcoming the positive comments made by many MPs in support of the crime-solving capabilities of CCTV systems. The bill, which ministers claim will protect millions of people in England and Wales "from unwarranted state intrusion i...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that Hertfordshire Constabulary in the UK has selected Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance for a county-wide video system expansion and upgrade. Upon completion of the expansion which is currently underway, the new Omnicast system will manage a total of almost 100 cameras, helping officers police 632 square miles and protect over a million residents. "The user-friendliness of...

 Idesco will provide advanced access control technology to Kuopio prison in FinlandIdesco was recently chosen by the Kuopio Prison in Finland to supply its access control readers during the renovation and expansion project of its prison building. Construction of the new building has been completed and renovation of the old complex will follow during the next few months. System provider Niscayah Oy will maintain its role as installer of these systems through the renovation phase as well. Ide...

Dr Dave Sloggett will debate on the implications of political changes from transnational terrorism in the westThe Counter Terror Expo being held in Olympia in April 2011 comes at a time of dramatic changes in the political landscape in the Middle East. In this piece Dr Dave Sloggett debates the implications of these political changes for Al Qaeda and how that may change the nature of the threat from transnational terrorism in the west. The horrific scenes of September 11th 2001 will not rea...

 Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, has announced that Pelco by Schneider Electric will be recognised as the 2011 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award winner. Additionally, Barbara Holliday of Monitronics will receive the 2011 Mission 500 Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a...

 Raytec supports installers of network cameras with a range of illuminators directly powered from PoE With security professionals increasingly adopting network and megapixel cameras, lighting specialists Raytec have released a new White Paper on the use of lighting with network cameras designed to fill a current knowledge gap in the industry.Every camera needs light to see and network cameras are no different. The new paper provides installers with an understanding of the need for dedicated...