Surveillance & Security News for March 2012

Vancouver Island's leading fashion focused shopping destination has invested in an IndigoVision integrated IP video security system, in what is believed to be the first mall in Canada to deploy a surveillance solution with 100% IP cameras. The 93-camera system, which covers the public areas inside the mall as well as the car parks and surrounding areas, was designed and installed by IndigoVision's approved partner Laser Star Systems Ltd in partnership with Hoffman & Company Security Manageme...

At the show will be a range of services for property protection including alarm systems, CCTV and access control A88 Capital, a promotional and events company is launching the first ever security show in Cambodia, SECURITEC Cambodia 2012 Expo. The event will take place at the largest Exhibition Hall Diamond Island (Koh Pich) Phnom Penh from the 10th - 12th May 2012. As the first international-based security exhibition in Cambodia, participating in the event will maximise your...

32 Bosch Praesideo Power amplifiers were deployed to handle the power requirements of loudspeakers To ensure clear and reliable passenger communication at all times and all over its large area, the International Terminal of the Adnan Menderes Airport, Turkey, relies on technology from Bosch. Since its installation by the Bosch partner Ateksis, the Praesideo fully digital public address and voice evacuation system allows the broadcast of different live and pre-recorded messages...

The support of ADT and Tyco Fire & Security enables WSC to build upon its mentoring programme The Women’s Security Council (WSC), a network of security professionals focused on promoting the success of women in the security industry, announces ADT and Tyco Fire & Security, business units of Tyco International, as Platinum Sponsors. “As industry leaders, it is a natural fit for ADT and Tyco Fire & Security to be leading partners with WSC and its quest t...

The collaboration of TDSi and Corps will provide integrated security solutions for customers TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations announces its partnership with specialist security services provider, Corps Security. The collaboration will provide integrated solutions for customers and increase sales leads for both businesses.TDSi and Corps Security agreed the partnership following an introduction through a mutual custome...

MOBOTIX will also showcase its S14 FlexMount flexible double hemispheric camera at the Light+Building 2012 show MOBOTIX will present new cameras as well as their latest accessories at this year’s Light+Building tradeshow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Visitors to stand D40 in Hall 9.0 will be able to experience the Hemispheric T24 IP Video Door Station, which received the renowned Plus X Award, and the entire module range including an app for iPhone/iPad and th...

With new security technology operating in its 68 stores, Myer - Australia’s largest department store group - has declared to shoplifters that their game’s now up.  The use of radio frequency tags and a new Geutebruck digital CCTV system operated by well-trained staff has been proving extremely successful in enabling security staff to identify and report known shoplifters, suspicious behaviour and co-ordinated activity among groups of individuals on their premises. The result bei...

SightLogix's Clear24 thermal cameras provides image details in rain, snow, fog, wind or humidity Clear24 thermal cameras by SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, set a new benchmark for thermal image quality, providing more image detail even in conditions of rain, snow, fog, wind or humidity. The value-priced cameras adapt to any environment to provide clear thermal image detail, overcoming the limitations of thermal imaging dur...

TWC will bring together many TETRA users, operators and developers from across the world The TWC 2012 conference programme will help you to understand more about User requirements for Mission Critical Mobile Broadband and how this will be delivered. This year’s programme will focus not only on what TETRA can do for you today but also on future Critical Communications network functionality and applications. Mission Critical Mobile Broadband is becoming a real and hot top...

ASSA ABLOY will also be unveiling the newest addition to its improved portfolio, Watchlock Visitors to stand C50 in Hall 4 at IFSEC 2012, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutions, including its popular Aperio enabling technology. Aperio uses smart technology to enable the wireless conversion of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing easy and...

IFSEC India is the largest exhibition for commercial and homeland security A whizzing train around a vibrant and colourful miniature town at the Bosch booth caught the attention of many at IFSEC India, one of the largest exhibition for commercial and homeland security held every year. This innovative model was accompanied by the wide range of security, safety and communication products from Bosch, which effectively portrayed their features and capabilities. Live high-resoluti...

The microsite benefits users by providing course information within a single page Bosch Security Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the new Training Academy microsite for Asia Pacific Region (APR). With this new initiative, customers can now have access to all of APR Training Academy's individual course profiles, updated Training Calendar, Application form as well as a "Getting to Bosch Singapore Location" all within a single page. This offers users great convenien...

To celebrates its anniversary Unipart Security has recruited (L to R) Jamie Hatfield, Matthew Smith, Nigel Diss and Andie Fessey  Coinciding with celebrations to mark the anniversary of the official opening of its Monitoring and Response Centre in Oxford, Unipart Securityhas announced a further investment in its pre and post sales support team. The four new members of the Unipart Security team are Jamie Hatfield, Business Development Executive and Matthew Smith...

SightLogix CEO to speak on Thermal Imaging on March 29, 2012 during ISC West, Las Vegas John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., will participate in an ISC Premier Education panel discussion on the latest trends in thermal imaging Thursday, March 29th, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The session will also cover infrared and other “night vision” technologies, highlighting trends such as lower pricing that now makes thermal imaging more accessible t...

OnSSI's Ocularis VMS is now setting a new stardard in VMS functionality OnSSI’s Ocularis Video Management System (VMS) has a proven reputation for innovation and technological advancement, which is evident through its sophisticated and robust management server, human engineering, scalability and open integration capabilities. Now OnSSI is introducing a breakthrough video delivery technology that is poised to set a new standard in VMS functionality. The unveiling is set f...

Chiron is one of only three companies which have met the latest  LPS standard so far As insurers highlight the importance of the new LPS 1277 v.3 standard for alarm-over-IP signalling systems, Chiron has confirmed that its entire IRIS Touch range has already been awarded accreditation. Chiron is one of only three companies which have so far met the latest LPS standard, which is the first to be framed specifically to encompass IP transmission. It's understood that so far...

IndigoVision has continued to focus on product development with a number of significant projects coming to fruition IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half-year financial results. The company reported operating profits up by 14% to a record £1.59m ($2.5m) for the six-month period ending 31 January 2012. When currency fluctuations are factored in, operating profits rose by 25%. IndigoVision continued its strong i...

Bosch systems were chosen on the basis of superior image quality and audio clarity The company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia 1 specialises in handling containers for international and domestic transportation in many ports in Indonesia. Due to harsh seaside conditions amidst facilities like container cranes and hypermodern cranes, they require top-class security equipment to ensure safety of employees, while enduring the extreme conditions there. Upon screening through many security p...

The jailbreak took place at the Old Police Cells Museum in Brighton, Sussex Consultants from Sussex-based c-hq security services who design prison and custodial installations found themselves on the wrong side of the bars in a fundraising jailbreak organised by Crimestoppers. The jailbreak took place at the Old Police Cells Museum in Brighton, Sussex, and at the time of writing the event has raised £3,000 in total for the museum and for Crimestoppers which are both inde...

The new Vicon V-CELL-IP is designed for use in custodial suites & prison cells New High-Security Camera for Prison Cells Vicon Industries introduces a new corner-mount camera designed for use in custodial suites and prison cells. The V-CELL-IP consists of an integrated stainless steel housing, camera, lens and IR illuminators. Its ONVIF certification provides an open platform for integration with a wide range of video management systems. The camera’s 2.5 mm wide ang...

Fortem's new website provides an overview of Fortem's product offerings including Omnipresence 3D Feeling Software announced recently that its name has changed to Fortem. Along with their new name, the company has unveiled their new company website and logo at fortem.com. Founded in 2005, the company was immediately recognised for its 3D software development expertise, developing 3D software for Google, Sony, and Adobe. With its expansion in the security and safety industries...

This programme updated all the University's electronic security from analogue to IP Emizon has been instrumental in assisting a leading UK University to reduce security alarm costs whilst simultaneously upgrading the signalling and adding a remote online diagnostic service to its security and estates management. Working with Mayson Security Systems, the in-house security team and ARC, Emizon undertook a massive programme to upgrade Sheffield University’s security commun...

Using V-TAS Pro's powerful reporting and control facility, vital statistics can be acquired for each camera Bridgend County Borough Council’s control room has recently benefited from a comprehensive upgrade, at the heart of which is the latest V-Tas Pro Integrated Security Application Platform from icomply. Already utilising icomply’s V-TaS back office system prior to the control room’s refurbishment and following a demonstration of the powerful icomply tech...

IFSEC International 2012 will take place between 14-17 May 2012, NEC Birmingham, UK Understand and protect your business from ever evolving security risks by attending IFSEC International’s brand new education programme this May. Created for security managers and all those responsible for managing the security of their organisation, such as facilities, estate and building managers, as well as property owners themselves, the brand new Security Management Education Theatre...

PPM 2000 and TotalMobile will offer a complete security management solution With TotalMobile’s security apps in the field and PPM 2000’s incident management software in the office, data can be shared real-time for improved response, communication and collaboration. TotalMobile and PPM 2000 announced recently their new technology partnership geared at facilitating the timely and accurate transmission of security data back to the office where it can be tracked, anal...

The clientTamworth is located 23 kilometres north-east of Birmingham. It has a resident population of approximately 80,000 but also attracts a large number of visitors wishing to enjoy the Town's restaurants, shops and tourist attractions including Tamworth Castle. The Council considers the security of its residents to be of paramount importance and has also looked to provide a safe environment for people who visit the Town Centre. There is therefore a zero tolerance attitude to anti-social beha...

For the huge new City Hall of Hanghzou, one of the largest metropolitan areas of China, the local government was searching for a new payment system. 3Core Technologies offered a LEGIC based solution that remains open for future applications. Hangzhou City Hall is the new representative municipal building of the City of Hangzhou, located as a landmark in the modern district on Qiantang bank. With a floor area of 580,000 m2, the City Hall is composed of six main buildings, four surrounding buildi...

EET Group will now be able to provide Milestone's IP video surveillance software in more countries in Europe Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), and IT distributor EET Group have signed a distribution agreement to provide Milestone XProtect IP video offerings in 16 European countries. EET is already established as a successful distributor of Milestone IP video surveillance software in the Nordics, and with the new agreement the t...

Schmode will continue to expand his sales team around the world to accelerate Avigilon’s growth Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced the promotion of Bryan Schmode to executive vice president of global sales. Mr. Schmode has been instrumental in building Avigilon’s record-setting sales growth. Avigilon recently announced its 2011 year-end and fourth quarter results in which sales revenues for the year wer...

IndigoVision’s mapping makes it easy to locate surveillance cameras and identify alarms Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), the only diamond exchange in China, has installed a state-of-the-art IndigoVision CCTV system to provide assurance of legal and fair transactions. SDE worked with IndigoVision partner, Shanghai Tuijin Electronics Co Ltd, to identify the ideal monitoring solution for its premises. IndigoVision was chosen because of its full frame rate guarantee, which...