Surveillance & Security News for March 2013

OnSSI plans to increase development of innovative solution to drive its Ocularis video management software OnSSI has doubled the size of its New York R&D facility to further stimulate the continued development of innovative solutions to drive its industry leading Ocularis video management software and new technologies. The vastly expanded facility is headed by Darien Ford, according to Gadi Piran, President and CTO of OnSSI. “OnSSI has always been driven by a p...

Air@EL Series save electricity by using DC 12V adapters that reduce energy consumption The Air@-EL Series have always been "Green", eco-friendly products. From the beginning, Air@-EL were designed to replace the coaxial cables for elevator CCTV systems. The coaxial cables for elevator CCTV systems are no longer eco-friendly and cost-efficient. Due to tearing of coaxial cables periodically, lots of cable wastes are pouring out of elevators every year. When installed Air@-EL30...

Security Technology Live 2014 takes over the security industry's traditional May show dates and NEC location Clarion Events, the organisers of Security Technology Live, 2014's only exhibition exclusively targeting the UK’s security installers, integrators, resellers and distributors recently shared some of the feedback they have been getting from the market regarding the event. Speaking about how Security Technology Live has been able to take over the Security industry&...

The VEC program enables participants to better understand VIVOTEK products and solutions VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of the VIVOTEK Expert Certificate Program (VEC), which is available exclusively to official VIVOTEK distributors and system integrators, aiming at cultivating genuine experts in VIVOTEK products, solutions and technology. The program is rolling out globally, starting from March. Viewing on the increasingly competitive security solutions market, VIVOTE...

Cobham's IED detection systems will be delivered in 2013 Cobham has been awarded a £16M order to supply NATO forces with leading-edge vehicle mounted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment. These systems will be delivered in 2013 by Cobham Antenna Systems in the UK. Fred Cahill, VP Cobham Antenna Systems, explained: “Cobham will deliver enhanced Counter-IED detection capabilities, which can be safely deployed from within the protection of mine-resi...

Allam Marine selects ievo biometric fingerprint readers to control the access The £4.5m Allam Marine offices building within East Yorkshire has chosen ievo biometric fingerprint readers that leverage Lumidigm multispectral imaging sensors to control the building’s access. Biometric access control was the essential choice for this high profile office building as Allam Marine needed a particular finish for the door access system together with a specific set of access...

The partnership offers new products and new value-added services to customers 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 organisations manage and measure their customer flow. The customer’s enti...

The NVT Customer Support ad portrays the high-level of support NVT commits to its customers Network Video Technologies (NVT) Inc. has received a prestigious US advertising award for their recent "Customer Support" themed advertising campaign. The Advertising Excellence Award, presented by SDM Magazine, recognises innovative advertising campaigns in the security marketplace. Devised and created by Graeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the award-winning NVT Customer Support ad portray...

Michael Chertoff is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, was honoured to present Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group, www.chertoffgroup.com, as the keynote speaker during an executive event in New York City on March 4, 2013. "Micha...

AS&E received the order for the service of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal and ZBV systems American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.6 million order for the service and maintenance of cargo X-ray inspection systems, including Z Portal® and ZBV® systems to support a U.S. government agency.  "Our trusted and reliable service t...

As part of Samsung Techwin’s Certified IP Partners Program (SCIP), the company announces that Red Hawk Fire & Security, a leader in fire, life safety and security services, will add Samsung's line of video surveillance and security products to its cutting-edge technology portfolio. Samsung's IP-video, analogue and hybrid systems will now be among the industry-leading technologies Red Hawk Fire & Security incorporates into their integrated, turnkey business solutions. “Red Ha...

SightLogix®, Inc., the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightLogix video analytic solution with Vicon Industries' ViconNet video management software (VMS). SightSensor video analytic cameras, which detect objects that violate perimeter security rules, can now send video and alarm information over the network for display within the ViconNet video management system. SightTrackers, which automatically steer PTZ cameras,...

Nedap to attend the upcoming AUSCO Conference and Gala dinner Are you interested in learning how a unified security management platform enables you to develop yourself and your security team? Drop by Nedap at the AUCSO Conference and Gala Dinner on the 11th of April. Developing yourself and your security team becomes really feasible when your security management platform enables you to do so. This is why Nedap developed AEOS, the first unified security management platfor...

The symposium provides an opportunity for AMAG and its partners to engage in conversations with security engineers AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management security solution provider, hosted its 12th annual Security Engineering Symposium (SES) in San Diego, California at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort on March 1-4, 2012. AMAG experienced its largest crowd ever with nearly 100 consultants attending.  Immediately following the SES, 35 Symmetry Au...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of its industry and logistics SlimFlex™ Laundry tag solution to the expanding SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. This introduction provides integrators with a rich feature-set of RFID tags that deliver the characteristics of the SlimFlex tag’s durability and flexibility in a format ideal for automated tracking and inventory for commer...

Iain will be responsible for new business opportunities for Wavestore's open platform VMS Iain is well known within the electronic security industry having for the last two years been Demand Creation Manager for Panasonic and he was previously the Sales Manager for JVC. Working alongside other members of Wavestore’s fast growing sales team, Ian will be working closely with installers and system integrators to identify new business opportunities for Wavestore’s ope...

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Nextchip is to develop video processing products based on Cortus 32-bit processor cores Cortus, a technology leader in cost effective, silicon efficient, 32-bit processor IP, and multimedia fabless semiconductor company Nextchip, announce that Nextchip has licensed APS5 and other Cortus processor cores. The cores are intended for use in security and automotive applications. Cortus S.A. licenses a range of 32-bit processor cores for embedded systems. The cores provide licensee...

IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...

The BSIA's Lone Worker Forum has produced a comprehensive guide to help employers New research has revealed the growing importance of robust health and safety measures to protect staff and businesses from potential Corporate Manslaughter claims, which can arise when deaths are caused by management failures that are deemed to constitute a gross breach of duty of care.  Figures published earlier this year by law firm Pinsent Masons show that the number of corporate manslau...

Gareth Stead Clark won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West The hard work and dedication of one of The Mall Blackburn’s Security Supervisors has earned him a top accolade. Gareth Stead Clark, who is employed by Vision Security Group (VSG) and has worked at The Mall for five years, won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West heat of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards. Since being promoted...

AIPS 2013 features 16 exhibitor seminars to present latest developments AIPS 2013, taking place from 13 to 15 March 2013 in Pavilion 9B of the Atakent Exhibition Centre, will now feature 16 seminars from exhibitors presenting their latest developments. The event’s business programme is expanding by the day, and seminars from four producer countries will be dedicated to the in-demand area of automatic gaseous fire suppression. Gulzana Abdusharipova, Exhibition Manager: &...

Samsung video surveillance ensures high quality video evidence The UK’s newest and most energy efficient datacentre has placed Samsung IP network video surveillance cameras at the heart of its security system. Datum opened its flagship datacentre, which was designed and built by specialists Keysource, and is located on the high-security QinetiQ Cody Technology Park in Farnborough, in January 2013 with the objective of providing clients with flexible data collocation ser...

Nick previously worked for the MOD as part of the technical training team Nick has worked for the last 14 years for the security division of Gratte Brothers which he joined as a Project Engineer and was subsequently promoted to the role of Technical Manager. He previously worked for 10 years for the MOD as part of the team which provides technical training in support of the resettlement programme for members of the armed forces. “We are delighted to have been able to re...

David V. Aguilar will deliver the keynote address at the expo and outline the CBP’s directives U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, David V. Aguilar, will open the 7th Annual Border Security Expo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Aguilar was appointed deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection April 11, 2010. Since Dec. 30, 2011 Deputy Commissioner Aguilar has been CBP’s highest-ranki...

Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 2MP to 5MP were installed to monitor the exterior and interior of the plant Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Salop Design and Engineering Limited, one of the United Kingdom’s leading manufacturers of metal pressings and assemblies for the automotive, domestic appliances, and construction industries has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to...

The partnership offers end clients the ''comfort-factor'' of a proven design solution Following a comprehensive programme of product compatibility testing this new technology partnership will offer systems integrators and end clients the ''comfort-factor'' of a proven design solution from two of the most revered suppliers in the UK video surveillance market. Further added benefits include 'joined-up' services for pre-sales, during installation & commissioning and after sal...

Wavestore software provides users with the ability to view de-warped pre-recorded fisheye images Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore, believes that the current economic climate will stimulate considerable interest in the 360 degree camera and video analytics solutions that will be on show at this year’s IFSEC exhibition. “There will no doubt be a large number of interesting new products launched at IFSEC International 2013, but I think we can reasonably predict...

Simon Webber and Mark Curtis received the BSIA Regional Security Personnel Award The hard work and dedication of two security professionals from Burton on Trent have earned them the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Award for Service to the Customer in the Midlands. Simon Webber, a Profit Protection Manager, and Mark Curtis, a Security Supervisor, work for security company Vision Security Group (VSG) and have been working for their clien...

The SALTO Virtual Network allows locks to read, receive and write information Effective campus security is a difficult assignment for any university as it mostly depends on knowing who is on campus and where and when they have access. But when your on-site student accommodation is located in 5 buildings spread over two campuses’ that are almost 40 miles apart, it becomes even more of a challenge. That was the problem facing Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University, one o...