Surveillance & Security News for March 2013

The university will deploy a number of Next Level solutions including its flagship product NLSS Gateway Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that the University of Kentucky has chosen the company to provide its unified networked security solutions to protect students, personnel and campus assets. The university will deploy a number of Next Level solutions, including its flagship product, the N...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program. IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defin...

The appointments serve the company's strategic goals of further global expansion Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of video analytics solutions, has appointed experienced and accomplished managers to lead key departments within the company. The appointments serve the company’s strategic goals of further global expansion, continued focus on product development and the broadening of Agent Vi’s service offering. AJ Frazer was appointed...

QNAP displays its latest VioStor NVR firmware v4.0.0 at CeBIT 2013 At the CeBIT 2013, QNAP Systems, Inc. presented the multimedia applications for home users, unveiled its high performance business-class Turbo NAS solutions with VMware VAAI certification for virtualisation applications, and displayed the new VioStor NVR firmware v4.0.0. Visitors could experience the full-spectrum of Turbo NAS series and VioStor NVR series at CeBIT 2013. Ultra home multimedia applications...

Mark Harper will discuss the challenges facing border control and immigration Mark Harper MP as Minister of State for Immigration will once again provide the keynote address for this year's World BORDERPOL Congress, to be held at Central Hall Westminster, London on the 3rd-4th December. Executive Director of BORDERPOL, Thomas Tass said, "Following the success of the inaugural event last year, BORDERPOL are pleased and delighted to once again welcome Minister Harper, whos...

Atul has been with Axis for over 15 years and operated across a number of disciplines Axis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market has announced that Atul Rajput has been appointed as Regional Director, Northern Europe. Atul has been with Axis for over 15 years and has operated across a number of sales, technical and business development disciplines. Most recently Atul formed part of the regional management team, with responsibility for the bu...

Over 50,000 firefighters will beequipped with the new terminalfrom Cassidian Cassidian has been awarded the first contract for paging within the new German public safety authorities' digital radio network (BOSNet). The company signed a contract with the Hessian Ministry of the Interior and for Sport to develop and supply a pocket-size TETRA pager for German security authorities and organisations (BOS) in the state of Hessen. Cassidian’s TETRA pager will be the first...

Kings Security provide online and real-time reporting of incidents directly to the police on behalf of their clients Kings’ NSI Gold approved alarm receiving centre and remote video receiving centre will use the Facewatch system to provide online and real-time reporting of incidents, including CCTV and still images, directly to the police on behalf of their clients, saving customer facing frontline staff valuable time and effort. Older standalone CCTV recording devi...

Milestone announced a series of partner awards at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2013 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its biggest ever annual partner event February 18-19 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Management, sales and development experts combined in a heady mix to share knowledge and ramp up future initiatives with the market’s leading video surveillance solutions based on Miles...

The contract consists of establishing governance of the company's IT security of Industrial Control Systems Cassidian CyberSecurity has been awarded a consultancy contract by a major oil and gas company in the Middle East. The contract consists of establishing governance of the company's IT security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), also called SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition). The objective is to define the accountability of SCADA security within the co...

TDSi and Rapid Vigil Security will be talking about real-world applications of products and services TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be exhibiting its range of controllers, readers and software at IFSEC West Africa 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, from 5th to 6th of March 2013. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company Ltd, which is a Sponsor of the event this year, on stand A...

AMG helped Zada to find the best solution and the most appropriate route Zada, which specialises in security and surveillance solutions for high footfall places such as shopping centres, has completed the refurbishment and upgrade of the security and surveillance solution at The Oracle, Reading. Adam Parsonson-Smith, Technical Director of Zada said, “AMG installed the original transmission solution in The Oracle in 1999 and Zada has enjoyed an excellent relationship...

Phil previously served as Regional Director for Northern Europe at Axis Communication Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Synectics plc, has appointed a new Managing Director – security and IT management expert Phil Doyle. Phil joins the security systems integration company from global network video business AXIS Communications, where he held the post of Regional Director for Northern Europe - specialising in IP based surveillance and intelligent security systems...

The customised solution includes IPvideo with public address, alarmand access control products Geutebruck video security technology has been chosen to secure a major liquid natural gas project in Western Australia. The award of a massive $4.1 million contract for a converged IP surveillance and security solution has been announced by Geutebruck Pacific’s partner UXC Connect, an Australian infrastructure and services provider. The fully customised solution combines I...

Various international and local brands showcased their latest products and technologies at Secutech India 2013 Boosted by the growing need for security products and information in India, the second edition of Secutech India takes place in Mumbai from 28 February to 2 March at the MMRDA Ground, Bandra-Kurla Complex. This professional exhibition and conference for electronic security, homeland security and fire security is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media...

The 700 heavy-duty doors are fire, acoustic and blast-rated The owner and developer of Canary Wharf, one of London’s most iconic business districts, purchased more than 700 steel door sets from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors for its 23-storey office building at 25 Churchill Place. Previously derelict docklands, London’s Canary Wharf is now 15 million square feet of prime office, retail and leisure space, thanks to the efforts of property development, investment and m...

ATLANTE is equipped with the latest automation and protection systems technology Cassidian recently successfully performed the maiden flight of the ATLANTE Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The flight took place at Rozas airfield, in the Castro de Rey municipality of Lugo. After having determined the Spanish industry’s interest in UAS, the ATLANTE programme was launched by the Spanish Centre for Industrial Technological Development (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnol&oacu...

The collective experience of Valerie, David and Karen will be invaluable to support future growth plans Synectics has further expanded its sales team in response to increased demand for its surveillance solutions from key industry sectors. Valerie Guesdon and David Short join Synectics as Business Development Managers, with responsibility for Public Space clients operating in the North and South respectively. Valerie will also focus on customer solutions specific to the Banki...

Jonathan's background includes a modern apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted celebrating its 50th anniversary in business during 2013 has boosted its management team by promoting Jonathan Oseland into a new role supporting UK General Manager Terry Shough. Jonathan becomes Assistant Manager and will be working closely with Terry on Winsted’s fast expanding operations across Europe and the Middle East. Jonathan&rs...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. and Seneca® recently announced an expanded partnership to build Mura MPX™-based video wall controllers, starting with Seneca’s new VWC-4 solution. Capitalizing on Matrox Mura MPX technology, which features integrated inputs and outputs plus universal input capture on each PCIe x16 Gen2 card, the four-board controller enables integrators to build video walls of up to 16 HD inputs across 16 HD outputs. Available through Seneca, the new video wall controlle...

The credit union is piloting Diebold Concierge Video Services™ for improved ATM experience Diebold, Incorporated has partnered with a credit union to conduct member adoption testing that enhances the automated teller machine (ATM) experience by connecting users face-to-face with customer service representatives. Mountain America Credit Union, Utah's second-largest credit union and the 29th largest in the United States, is piloting Diebold Concierge Video Services™....

Avigilon reported revenue of $32.6 million, an increase of 73% over Q4 2011 revenue of $18.8 million Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2012. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. 2012 Financial Highlights Revenue was $100.3 million, an increase of 67% from $60.0 million in 2011. Gross margin was 49%, up from 46% in...

Johnson Controls has been recognised as a strategic enterprise leader by its industry peers MDSL, the leading provider of global Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Technology Lifecycle Management and Market Data Management (MDM) solutions, recently announced that its client, Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI), a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries, has won the Global TEM/WMM category of the 2012 AOTMP Industry Excellence Awar...

The agreement will allow Fulcrum Biometric to sell IriTech’s line of IriShield iris recognition scanners Fulcrum Biometrics, a leading international provider, distributor and integrator of biometric systems and devices, recently signed a reseller agreement with IriTech, Inc that will allow Fulcrum Biometrics to sell the company’s line of IriShield™ iris recognition scanners. IriShield is an ultra-compact, low-cost, high quality ISO-compliant iris scanner syst...

The agreement authorises Pro-Vision to sell and support the entire AMG transmission product portfolio AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, has appointed Pro-Vision as an approved distributor of its entire range of CCTV transmission solutions. Simon Davies, Internal Sales Manager for Pro-Vision, says, “We’re delighted to enter this partnership agreement with AMG. The company has a world class rep...

The show will benefit exhibitors by focusing on the commercial and residential installer community Security Technology Live recently announced a radical new pricing model for exhibition space at the event, which will bring the whole commercial and domestic security industry together at the NEC, Birmingham from 13 – 15 May 2014. Stand space rates for Security Technology Live will start at just £200 per sqm for the first 50 exhibitors to sign up for the show irrespe...

The Eurofighter is the most modern combat aircraft currently available worldwide Cassidian handed over the 100th Eurofighter to the German Air Force recently, at the Military Air Systems Centre in Manching. The anniversary aircraft with the identifier 31x00 took off in the afternoon on its delivery flight to Boelke Fighter Bomber Wing 31 in Noervenich. Speaking to invited delegates who included politicians, representatives of the public authorities, the German armed forces and...

The focus for the new office will be sales and technical support for the Polish market SALTO Systems has strengthened its global presence with the opening of an office in Poland. A new sales and technical support team will support SALTO’s presence in Eastern Europe and emphasises its commitment to being the world leader in wire-free and wireless access control solutions. SALTO already has presence across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific with its head office in Spa...

The series offers a common web-browser interface to manage the configuration of the device AMG, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission solutions, will be showcasing its new series of ruggedised Multi-Service Ethernet Switches and the newly-launched TotemCam360 - a 5 Megapixel re-deployable 360 degree integrated camera system with built-in recording solution operating over 3G/WiFi for remote area and perimeter detection at the Securi...

The IndigoVision IP camera range has been boosted with the launch of the newly enhanced Standard Definition (SD) camera range, including the 9000 range of Fixed and Fixed Dome Cameras, complimenting the existing IndigoVision High Definition (HD) and Megapixel (MP) camera ranges. Traditionally audio may not have been seen as a priority in the CCTV sector and as a result most IP cameras use outdated audio encoding technologies such as G.711 and G.728 compression. These technologies deliver poor q...