Surveillance & Security News for March 2014
The Mobile Audio Gateway (MAG) from 2N is a brand new and unique product allowing voice announcements through a standard / existing PA system to be delivered directly from a mobile or landline telephone. Distributed via CIE-Group, the 2N Mobile Audio Gateway is part of their installed system ‘problem solvers’ product portfolio. The ideal PA upgrade solution for facilities managers, live event co-ordinators and security personnel, the 2N Mobile Audio Gateway allows live voice announc...
The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2013 Vision Awards. The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 800 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that include...
In practice, 90 percent or more of burglar alarms are false, and studies have estimated the related arrest rate at about 0.02 percent. No wonder law enforcement responds as a low priority, if at all. In contrast, a video-verified security alarm provides the virtual equivalent of an eye-witness to a crime in progress, and responding to video alarms yields arrest rates in the double digits – 20 percent or higher. That's a thousand times higher than non-video alarms....
The Statue of Liberty’s video surveillance system features 160 Axis network cameras The Statue of Liberty, a longtime symbol of freedom and opportunity, re-opened on July 4, 2013 with a brand new state-of-the-art video surveillance system featuring a Dream Team of nine top technology providers in the world, including Axis. The system, which now features 160 Axis network cameras with HDTV quality video, exceptional nighttime performance and discreet appearance, was a maj...
BTI is the newest addition to WavestoreUSA's growing network of qualified partners WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, has signed BTI as an authorised distributor and reseller throughout Canada. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, BTI's value-added distribution approach will supply technical, training and consultation support to serve the needs of WavestoreUSA integrators, dealers and end users throu...
3xLOGIC’s complete line of VIGIL VMS is now available to members of PSA Security Network 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of advanced video surveillance and video-supported business intelligence, announced recently that its complete line of VIGIL Video Management System (VMS), Business Intelligence (BI) software, and purpose-built video appliances are now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative. Named a PS...
Supporting their comprehensive range of analogue CCTV and Ethernet & PoE transmission products, Network Video Technologies (NVT), has created a brand new suite of photo-realistic 3D Application Visuals. Each three-dimensional visual illustrates the use of NVT products and wiring topologies in a variety of popular vertical market applications. These include rail, retail, Point-of-Sale, casino, car park, warehousing, and many more. Available in a variety of language versions, the easy to fol...
Atus, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of advanced personal security and paging systems, has introduced an entirely new product category: the new AtusSmartBadge. It works in conjunction with a Smart Phone and immediately relays business-related messages sent to that phone. But because the ultra-lightweight AtusSmartBadge can be worn on a lapel or clipped to a shirt pocket, those urgent messages will be seen immediately. What’s more, they can be acted upon with an accept/reject resp...
Airbus Defence and Space has developed a new testing instrument for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to identify faulty assemblies. The modular maintenance device (M2D) is flexible and can be used to identify faulty assemblies, and even to carry out an assessment of the overall system. This shortens repair cycles and reduces the time it takes to restore operational readiness significantly, as the usual practice of replacing assemblies suspected of being faulty is no longer necessary and a mo...
Adopting an energy efficiency access control solution can provide significant cost savings At a time when electricity prices are going up and sustainability is high priority in the world as a whole, energy efficiency should be a key consideration when upgrading to any electronic access control solution. To highlight the key benefits of energy efficiency in access control ASSA ABLOY have released a case study about cost savings with wireless battery powered access control. As a...
TB Forum 2014 also witnesses a 13% increase in the number of pre-registered visitors From 11th to 14th days of February 2014, Russian and foreign manufacturers and purchasers held a meeting at the key domestic security event – The XIX International Forum Security and Safety Technologies. A serious exhibition for very serious people In the year 2014, delegations of ministries and departments of Russia and other countries, responsible security managers of enterprises ope...
In 1998, the Cape Town Metropolitan Police in South Africa has adopted the Teleste VMX video management platform along with the CFO (analogue transmission) and MPX (video encoders) range of products to ensure the continued safety and security of the general public and employees of the city. Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa (3.5 million), and the largest in land area (larger than other South African cities), forming part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipalit...
The new lens allows C mount camera users in security and broadcast markets more flexibility Theia has leveraged its patented, award winning Linear Optical Technology® platform to offer optical distortion correction in its new ML183M, the C mount version of its popular SL183 varifocal lens. The new lens will allow C mount camera users in the machine vision, automation, security, and broadcast markets more flexibility in wide coverage of an area, fine tuning wide fields of v...
Total Recall has brought 9 security vendors to enhance security at the Statue of Liberty National Monument Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and imp...
CEM’s provides customised access control for BTNI’s e-Solutions Data Centre BT Northern Ireland, one of Europe’s leading providers of telecommunications services has been using the CEM AC2000 Standard Edition (AC2000 SE) system for access control and central monitoring of their many sites in Northern Ireland for over ten years. System overview More than 22 BT sites throughout Northern Ireland are controlled and monitored by the CEM AC2000 SE system using ov...
DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the latest version of the open and scalable Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with the C•CURE C•CURE9000 by Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco. Latitude NVMS is the choice for corporations and organisations looking for the most effective way to manage video surveillance operations over IP networks while C•CURE 9000’s advanced distributed architectu...
The acquisition further asserts Digital Watchdog's commitment to creating quality, easy to use solutions Digital Watchdog, a security and surveillance solutions leader, is proud to announce the acquisition of Innovative Security Designs, Inc. ("ISD") located in Irvine, California. This acquisition further asserts Digital Watchdog's commitment to innovation and creating quality, easy to use solutions. This transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks. Founded in 1987,...
The first stretch of road which will be equipped with the ClearWay AID solution is on the northern part of the E4 motorway Navtech Radar, the world’s leading manufacturer of Radar based Automatic Incident Detection (AID) solutions for traffic management applications announces that they have entered a new 4 year Framework Contract with Trafikverket in Sweden, formed as a 2 year contract with the possibility to extend for another 2 years one year at a time. Trafikverket i...
The new office will enable young mothers to seek advice about the services offered by the charity Green Gate Access Systems has continued its valuable support of one of Maidstone’s most worthy charities. Managing Director of the Green Gate brand, Neil Sampson, has been a trustee of The Princess Project for more than a year and was on hand on Tuesday, together with Mayor, Keith English, to help them celebrate receiving their registered charity status and to officially ope...
Qihan won the award for its excellent innovative technology, product quality and brand reputation Recently, QIHAN with its excellent innovative technology, excellent product quality and excellent brand reputation, has won the title of "Guangdong Famous Brand Product" in 2013. Recently, according to "The measurement of the administration of Guangdong Province Famous Frand Product (industry)" regulated procedure, recommended by municipalities, passed by plenary session of provi...
Jackloc is campaigning to make restrictors compulsory on all windows above ground floor level Safety campaigners are hoping to save lives as they launch a campaign to highlight a potentially fatal danger lurking in homes across the UK this spring. Jackloc, a specialist safety firm, is alerting householders and businesses to the fact that 'Spring should be called Fall' as the season's warmer weather prompts people to open their windows and enjoy the fresh air after a cold, we...
The OMAPI is a standardised interface speaking the language of both the application and the secure element within the handset As member of the SIMalliance, COMPRION has been deeply involved in the development of OMAPI test specifications. A comprehensive test solution consisting of all necessary hardware, software and test benches to verify the OMAPI implementation will be available from COMPRION. For mobile payments to become a success, seamless security is required. Current...
Arecont Vision’s new SurroundVideo Omni Cameras are available in 5MP, 8MP, and 12MP configurations Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® cameras featuring four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This allows a single camera to provide detailed coverage of a wide area including the ability to provide views directly unde...
The Cove system uses six PowerSentry poles, each containing an Optex Redscan detector Optex Redscan laser detectors provide rugged and reliable detection in an innovative pole-mounted, short-term, mobile surveillance system capable of wireless communication, perimeter detection, lighting and remote monitoring. The security system is being used by Cove Properties, one of Alberta Canada’s premier luxury condo builders, to secure construction sites from theft and vandalism...
BCDVideo has released their new SuperNOVA Series of external stand-alone storage arrays, which have been developed specifically for IP video projects requiring large numbers of cameras and long periods of retention. “We have manufactured these units with the server incorporated into the standalone solution. The server, which can support up to 1000Mb/s of video ingestion, is powerful enough to drive four arrays for a one petabyte video storage solution, all within a mere 22U of rack space,&...
The C-IED Demonstration Zone will feature a spectrum of IED threats from all parts of the world On the battlefield, in the public transport arena and within the urban environment, the threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) remains potent. Advanced threat detection methods, threat handling techniques and threat containment solutions are helping to mitigate the danger inherent in safe IED detection and disposal. However, with the nature of the threat evolving all the...
Keith will work with system integrators to identify opportunities for SilverNet’s wireless networking solutions SilverNet has announced an expansion of its sales team with the appointment of Keith Newton as Business Development Manager. Keith will be working closely with consultants, installers, system integrators and distributors to identify new opportunities for SilverNet’s extensive range of high performance wireless networking solutions. Keith, who immediatel...
Euresys is proud to announce the launch of a new high-definition PCIe video capture card extending the Picolo HD series. The Picolo HD 3G DVI is a low-profile video and audio capture card which offers the flexibility to acquire video from one high-definition camera (up to 1080p60) or, alternatively, a standard-definition analogue Y/C or composite video source. The high-definition video input is compatible with various colour video signals: DVI-D for HD digital video, DVI-A or Y/Pb/Pr for HD an...
E2S are pleased to announce the attainment of these new certifications for products from their fire & industrial, explosion proof and wide area disaster notification portfolios. The new TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the new, harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan) and fulfilment of safety requirements. The new TR CU Certificate of Conformity for the Customs Union for safety of equipment for use in explosiv...
Skyguard’s personal safety devices provide lone workers with the ability to call for help during any emergency Food Manufacturer, Mackie’s of Scotland have issued their nightshift staff with Skyguard’s palm-sized personal alarms, to help mitigate risk whilst working alone with heavy machinery. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 5,000 injuries in the food and drink manufacturing industry are reported each year. This represents around a q...
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