Surveillance & Security News for March 2013

Steve Van Till’s presentation is entitled "Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes" Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style, 10 April at 10:00 am, with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines will join Mr. Van Till. With cloud computing becoming one of the hottest technologies transformin...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, health and wellness and security solutions, announces Hub Manager® 8.1 Professional Software, upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards. The new software is included with all Secured Series systems and kits, as well as prox.pad Plus and LS2 Series products, and provides management reports for the commercial access control market as well as a number of additional enhancements over the previous version. Hub Manager 8.1 P...

SpotterRF and Sensei Solutions have developed a revolutionary perimeter security approach SpotterRF, in partnership with Sensei Solutions, a leading Electric Utility Solutions provider, recently announced joint surveillance technology test results that show a radical reduction in the number of false alarms, the bane of intrusion detection and the security industry. SpotterRF teamed with Sensei Solutions to develop this revolutionary perimeter security approach to solve the pro...

Interactive demonstrations at the Bosch booth will showcase new video and intrusion products At ISC West 2013, Bosch Security Systems, Inc. aims to provide everything customers are looking for in their trade show experience. With exciting new product demonstrations, free educational sessions, and entertaining networking events, show attendees will have a variety of ways to learn about Bosch’s offerings and to connect with its team of security experts. Interactive produc...

Axis Communication cameras offer HDTV-quality video for indoor surveillance applications Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art antiques, has utilised the power of Axis cameras to bring live video feed to its worldwide ‘'LiveBid’' bidding application. The indoor surveillance system installed at the world-famous auction house incorporates AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network cameras that have been introduced to its existing LiveBid bidd...

Avaya CS 1000 enables IP voice paging over analogue speakers via digital phone systems Conversion from analogue to digital phone systems brings many benefits, from enabling voice communication on a common network to programming data applications.  The transition also has its share of challenges, such as leveraging analogue devices within digital voice environments.  This includes enabling IP-based voice paging over existing analogue speakers. IP audio and control sp...

Cassidian will present its latest solutions in avionics, mission and radar systems at LIMA 2013 Cassidian will present its high-class portfolio of defence and security products at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition which will take place between the 26th and 30th March 2013. "Looking forward to expanding Cassidian's operations into a springboard for strong and sustained growth in Asia-Pacific, our presence at LIMA ´13 is a major opportunity to...

Ingersoll Rand secured the contract by offering effective solutions in response to identified problems Global supplier of secure door solutions, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has won a prestigious contract to provide steel doorsets to London’s latest skyline addition, the Leadenhall Building. The 225 metre high skyscraper, also known as the ‘Cheesegrater’ thanks to its unique wedge profile, was deliberately designed to preserve the sight-line to neig...

The Counter Terror Expo will deliver insight on the continuing inter agency drive to track terrorist menace Mere weeks before intelligence and counter terrorism officials gather in London again for the annual Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition, several countries have elevated their alert status in the face of a potential backlash from the ongoing crisis in Syria and recent military activity in Mali and Somalia. Holland has become the latest country to react to conc...

The Digital Door Viewer HD is one of the winners of the prestigious Plus X Award 2013, the world's biggest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle. The digital door viewer was able to convince the jury in five categories. The compact unit was awarded in the categories of innovation, high-quality, design, convenience and functionality. The simple and ingenious principle: the Digital Door Viewer HD is quickly and easily attached to the classic door peephole and transmits the live stre...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced its new budget friendly Turbo NAS lineup TS-421U and TS-420U rackmount models for the workgroups and entry-level SMBs with fast-growing needs of economical network storage. The TS-421U features with Marvell CPU 2.0 GHz, and the TS-420U features with Marvell CPU 1.6 GHz. Both models operate with 1GB DDR3 RAM, and provide sustained high performance for daily routines in file storage, sharing, and data backup. “The TS-421U and TS-420U satisfy the require...

The partnership offers perimeter protection systems to customers in Germany artec technologies AG informs about the newly formed partnership with Umirs Europe, Budapest. artec will exclusively distribute the competitive range of perimeter protection products in Germany. The product range consists of Predix dual position k-band microwave detectors for 10 – 400m distance and Quadrosense fence protection systems for existing or new fencing (steel, mash and even concrete wa...

The IOP Certificate includes IOP between Hytera PD78XG and Harris Corporation's HDT300 Hytera announces the completion of another DMR Tier III Interoperability (IOP) test. The new IOP Certificate includes IOP between Hytera PD78XG trunked terminal and the Harris Corporation’s HDT300 Momentum Trunking System, and IOP between Hytera system and Momentum terminal. This is the first successful certification of 800/900 MHz Tier III equipment. The DMR Association developed the...

The achievement follows rigorous inspections by the SIA and ISO Woking based security specialist Pilgrims Group Limited has confirmed its position in the top 5% UK security companies for the quality of service, good practice and professionalism of its security and static guarding services. Reports by the government’s Security Industry Authority (SIA) and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) demonstrate that the company is among the best performers of...

Daniel was chosen for his work with logistics network UPS Leading security provider Octavian Security has named Daniel Mawataur as its Employee of the Year, the top accolade for its 750 strong workforce. The company, which has for many years lead the way for employee development in the security industry, chose Daniel from a group of 12 other candidates for the award, all of whom have won the Employee of the Month title during 2012. Daniel was chosen for his work with logisti...

Interflex software incorporates both online and offline technology to offer an integrated security solution Industry leading provider of secure door technologies, Ingersoll Rand, has installed its Interflex security software in private accommodation in York after another prestigious contract win. The accommodation project, which is a joint venture between contractors Ashcourt Property Management Ltd and property developers Nixon Homes, is designed to offer a safe and secure e...

PAK Supermarkets, Europe's largest Asian supermarket chain, and a favourite for ethnic cuisine lovers across the Midlands, is benefiting from the latest NetVu Connected CCTV technology developed by Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - and installed by DM Fusion installer Security Direct. Since opening in April, PAK Supermarkets' new £7 million store, based in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, has been attracting a plethora of shoppers from as far afield as Leicester and Banbury. With a vast 80...

IdentiSys is North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, emergency response and access control security systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic – the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help orga...

The Avigilon surveillance system enables users to search and locate footage in less time Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, New York City’s fastest growing credit union, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system. The credit union, which serves two of the borough’s lowest income neighborhoods, needed technology to secure $15 mill...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO® Cloud 3.0 allows companies to expand video storage capabilities as needed Honeywell’s newest version of its award-winning, hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing their critical surveillance clips, an especially important requirement for businesses that must comply with stringent security regulations. MAXPRO Cloud 3.0, now available in North America, is the latest example of how businesses can use the...

OCS selected Axis' static cameras for both external and internal applications International total facilities management provider OCS has installed a state-of-the-art IP-based surveillance system from Axis Communications at its UK head office in Clapham, South London to create a safer environment and demonstrate its expertise in security solutions to visiting customers and prospects. Axis Communications worked directly with OCS’ compliance services division to provide th...

This year's Secutech will see more than 570 exhibitors showcase their latest products and services Running from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, one of Secutech’s highlights is going to be the Security 50 ranking that reveals the top 50 security industry companies by revenue. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech is an annual international event for the electronic security, info security, and fire and safe...

Raytec's headlining webinar will be called 'Network Illuminators Explored' Raytec have released details of their new spring webinar programme. The headline session is ‘'Network Illuminators Explored'’. This session takes a look at the latest advances in IP addressable lighting with the launch of Raytec’s first ever range of network illuminators – VARIO IP. Raytec also bring you the top ten lighting WOWS to help you win business and deliver benefits to...

The Solution Engineer Training was conducted by Carl Gilbert from CNL Software The training was delivered to a range of regional security specialists from the customer community as well as systems integrators and security system providers.  The Solution Engineer Training, conducted by Carl Gilbert from CNL Software, provided an overview of IPSecurityCenter and guided trainees with setting up IPSecurityCenter for their specific security needs, tailoring the interface to p...

G4S will provide a number of security solutions, including passenger screening and biometric verification G4S Aviation Services (UK) Ltd (G4S), one of the UK’s leading aviation security specialists, has recently announced it has won a new three year contract to be the provider of security solutions to British Airways at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Starting from this month, G4S Aviation Services (UK) will provide a range of security services at London Heathrow and Gatw...

A series of high technology dome cameras from Bosch Security Systems have been installed at a new KFC restaurant in Blackpool following a successful trial at another location in the town.The owners of the franchise, that includes three other restaurants, were becoming increasingly frustrated with the existing CCTV systems, so turned to Mark Ashall, Operations Director of Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) to provide a solution. Mark specified a combination of three external Day/...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

Qccess Air@-EL100 system has been installed to protect elevator passengers from crimes Nowadays, CCTV cameras in elevators are not optional but essential especially at the crowded buildings such as shopping centers. In order to protect elevator passengers from crimes, it is very popular to install a CCTV camera in the elevator cars all over the world. Qccess' partner in the UK has recently completed several projects with the Air@-EL100. Air@-EL100 is a LED optical wireless vi...

HID has integrated its networked access solutions into RedCloud's portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has expanded its partnership with RedCloud to integrate HID Global’s EDGE EVO® and VertX EVO™ networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s complete line of web-based networked access control appliances, including RedCloud Express, RedCloud Enterprise, and RedCloud Virtual. RedCloud w...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology has announced Vantage™ C2, a Command and Control platform that takes 3rd party integration much farther than most traditional Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems. The new platform delivers seamless interoperability between otherwise divergent technologies stretching the boundaries to include security, safety and facilities management with all its subsystems. The solut...