Surveillance & Security News for March 2016

Iluminar and Axis’ integrated security solutions will provide the highest quality video and CCTV performance to customers Iluminar Inc., a manufacturer specialising in infrared and white light illuminators, has joined Axis Communications’ Technology Partner Program. Iluminar brings over two decades of experience and expertise in lighting technology, innovation and specification to Axis’ premier network of 80,000 partners in 179 countries. Axis is the number o...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

The additions to the sales team deliver vast amounts of experience and knowledge to their respective sales territories Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and core analytics technology, announced recently the global expansion of its sales teams. The growth of the Sales teams in the Americas and European markets are critical to ensuring sustained business success and global reach across the company’s target markets. The additions to the sales team at...

Justin will be responsible for management and leadership of all sales activities in Eastern North America AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, has hired Justin Wilmas as its Director of Sales, East Region. This newly created position will provide additional support and exceptional customer service to Symmetry resellers, consultants and end users, and Justin will be responsible for the management...

Citrix Facilities staff chose a spacious, 8-foot diameter Boon Edam BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that Citrix has installed two sets of Boon Edam entrances at its Raleigh, NC offices. The offices are located in a large, renovated warehouse in the downtown area of Raleigh. Citrix Facilities' needs In 2014, Citrix transformed an abandoned warehouse into a 170,000 square...

Jim will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to COO, Howard Johnson AMAG Technology is proud to welcome Jim Cisneros as Vice President, Technical Services.  Jim will oversee all aspects of the Technical Services team globally, including Technical Support, Professional Services and Education/Training. He will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Howard Johnson. Background in IT services “I...

Ryan will continue to manage the McLean, Virginia office and lead his team in supporting federal customers AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, announces the promotion of Ryan Kaltenbaugh to Vice President, Government Solutions, leading the federal government market globally. Ryan will continue to manage the McLean, Virginia office and lead his team in supporting federal customers.  Achiev...

One of the things all security systems have in common is that they depend on human operators, to one extent or another. But how often is the human factor overlooked in product design? Sometimes, more focus is aimed at increasing the functionality of a system, even at the expense of usability. That’s how we get systems that have more capabilities, although accessing that functionality may be hopelessly complex. Creating effective graphical user interfaces (GUIs) is an ongoing challenge for...

eyevis EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays feature full-HD resolution with 1920×1080 pixels A video wall created by eyevis UK is helping to protect the people of Calderdale after being installed as part of a £680,000 upgrade of the area’s CCTV system. Eight eyevis 47-inch EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays help staff at Calderdale Council’s CCTV monitoring centre view images from 64 cameras in town centres across the borough, 24/7, 365 days a year. Full-HD r...

The air shipping capabilities will help dealers and integrators get the job done on time and on budget Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to announce it is now offering two-day air shipping to all cities in the USA, at the same low cost as standard ground delivery. Camden ranks as the only manufacturer providing this option. Online tracking service "...

Secura has deployed Opengear CM7100 console servers for out-of-band management of security appliances and storage arrays Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, has announced a successful project with Secura Hosting, a cloud hosting provider that is using Opengear solutions to improve the responsiveness and resilience of its data centre opera...

260 Airbus Tetra radios THR9i and THR880i are in use at the World Cup 2016, as well as 26 base stations and several RCS9500 To enable a fast and secure communication among the organising personnel during the biathlon world championships 2016 in Oslo Holmenkollen, Airbus Defence and Space has provided Tetra technology. 260 Airbus Defence and Space Tetra radios THR9i and THR880i are in use at the World Cup 2016, as well as 26 base stations and several RCS9500. The local Tetra ne...

All other OT Systems global sales will continue to function from its headquarters in Hong Kong OT Systems of America (OTSA) and American Fibertek (AFI) recently partnered to bring OTSA sales, marketing and operations under the AFI management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Jeff Smith, former OTSA operation manager, joined the AFI sales team and will continue to support the OTS brand of products. All other OT Systems global sales will continue...

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

OnCampus is dedicated to ongoing discussions on the improvement and future of security needs of education sector Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced recently a series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialogue about the risks that today’s educational facilities face, as well as offering solutions on how these risks can be mitigated. The first event, “OnCampus,” which is co-...

AlliedBarton's presentation will feature Crisis Management expert, Bruce Blythe AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Police Department, will host two seminars on Workplace Violence on Tuesday, April 5, 2015, at the Music City Center located at 700 Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville. Understanding the violent mind The morning seminar with be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

Case Security was first introduced to Wavestore's VMS solutions by their distributor, Mayflex Wavestore, providers of open platform Video Management Software (VMS) that unlocks the full potential of integrated security solutions, has announced that Case Security has become the first systems integrator in the UK to be awarded Wavestore Enterprise level partner status. Wavestore’s ‘Better Together’ Partner Programme is designed to provide maximum support and r...

Access control manufacturer ACT has released a single-door IP controller aimed at new and existing customers. Distributed intelligence, anti passback and other features The ACTpro 1520e gives integrators ultimate flexibility. They can install the controller using IP at every door, create a hub from RS485 or, most importantly, expand using Ethernet by exploiting the unit’s dual Ethernet switch. The controller is both flexible and scalable. New clients will usually opt to connect the ACTp...

TRINITY system architecture records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE surveillance storage system Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, will be promoting the unique benefits of TRINITY™ and its simplified system architecture which records IP video directly from camera to COLDSTORE™, a surveillance storage system, uniquely and specifically designed fo...

The demand for the DHF training scheme demonstrates the industry's commitment to raise levels of powered gate safety in the UK The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that the number of powered gate installation engineers and specialists to successfully complete its gate safety diploma course has topped 600. Training is provided by the DHF Powered Gate Group which represents the leading companies which manufacture, supply, install and maintain powered automat...

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

ORION 2.4HX is a smaller, lighter Non-Linear Junction Detector with an operational weight of less than 1.4kg International Procurement Services (IPS) and Research Electronics International (REI) will be exhibiting the full range of government level, electronic counter measures equipment on Stand C25 at Security and Policing 2016 from 8 to 10 March, 2016 at Farnborough FIVE (Farnborough International Venue & Events), Hampshire. On view will be the completely new ORION 2.4...

The ASR-NG system (Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation) newly developed by Airbus Defence and Space has displayed globally unique detection capabilities for air traffic control radars in a series of flight tests and calibration measurements. ASR-NG (Airport Surveillance Radar Next Generation) “Our new ASR-NG has provided proof of its excellent performance,” said Thomas Müller, Head of Electronics and Border Security (EBS) at Airbus Defence and Space. As a result, air...

The partnership allows PSA integrators to offer their customers a security system built with the latest technologies BluBØX Security Inc. recently announced a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute its web-cloud security system that provides access, alarms, visitors, video, and biometrics for the physical security industry. Through the new partnership, PSA Integrators will be able to offer their customers a security system built with the latest Cloud, Web,...

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

VIVOTEK and Cathexis have worked closely on the integration of the latest H.265/HEVC solution VIVOTEK, a global IP surveillance provider, and Cathexis, a South African based leading electronic and software systems development, and manufacturing company, recently announced a partnership in technology and integration. Both companies have worked closely and allocated resources into the integration of the latest H.265/HEVC solution, which delivers significant value to mutual custo...

New counter stocks ASSA ABLOY products including door closers & UNION StrongBOLT mortice locks Lincoln Security has opened a new trade counter that showcases products from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. The new trade counter stocks a range of ASSA ABLOY UK products including door closers, UNION’s popular StrongBOLT® mortice locks, as well as panic and emergency device exits from the Eximo&...

AXIS Camera Station 5 is a full-featured VMS for mid-size installations comprising from 4 to 50 IP cameras. Together with the AXIS S10 Series of network video recorders and Axis’ IP products it offers a complete video surveillance monitoring and recording solution. For mid-size installations Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces AXIS Camera Station 5, the latest version of its VMS offering for mid-size installations. The new version introduces hardware decod...

Thermal cameras with video analytics detect with great accuracy in bright sun,fog, rain and other conditions Smart thermal cameras are rapidly becoming the intruder detection solution of choice for securing outdoor assets. Whether for smaller-range applications like protecting entranceways or gates, or securing large perimeters around energy, utility, chemical, or transportation assets, thermal cameras paired with video analytics offer an accurate detection solution that provi...