Surveillance & Security News for May 2007

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has appointed Julian Cooke as International Sales Manager.  The company believes this appointment will further strengthen TSS' position as a world leader in the supply and fitment of customised CCTV systems to police, emergency services and municipal authorities for community safety, security and surveillance, driver training and roads policing.Julian will be bringing more than 26 years of technical sales know-how to his new position at...

"This new business partnership provides a great opportunity for us to increase our activities in Ireland," said Mel Hatchard, Deputy Managing Director of Vicon."We will continue to offer customers every aspect of our traditional support structure including system design and specification work, whilst Norbain's well established sales channel in Ireland under the management of Peter Ball, will ensure that all of our customers will be able to call upon the best possible post-sal...

Registration affirms company's operational excellence.Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced it has achieved successful ISO 9001:2000 registration following an assessment this month.  The scope of the registration includes the design, manufacture and sale of secure ID card printer/encoders, media (ribbons, films, cards and laminates), software and systems.  The registration confirms that Fargo has undergone a rigorous, c...

Mitsubishi Electric is a leading manufacturer of high quality and reliable security solutions, and is proud to announce that their range of digital security recorders have been approved by the Kalagate Imagery Bureau.All of Mitsubishi's DX-TL recorders have been designed as fully featured, reliable solutions that are suitable for a range of applications such as retail, banking, corporate and the public sector.  All come with a 24 month warranty and support from Mitsubishi's in-house...

Milestone Systems, global market leader of open platform IP video management software, will open an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Milestone Systems is setting up a new subsidiary in Dubai as part of the company's strategy to strengthen its business in the region, supplying more sales and service support.  Milestone has been active in the area for several years and is involved in major projects such as retail and bank installations, as well as large ports with hundreds of surveil...

HID Global, the trusted leader in secure identity, today announced that Kathleen Carroll has been designated a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).  The certification demonstrates HID's commitment to taking a leading role in addressing privacy and related legislative issues.In her role as HID Global's director, Government Relations, Carroll has contributed to the development and support of public policies...

RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is revolutionising how crime is dealt with 'down under' through the growth of its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd.Set up back in 2001, it delivers out-of-hours monitoring for scores of high profile industrial/commercial sites from its Sydney-based Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC), and is confidently predicting dozens of additional RemGuard system inst...

IP Video security systems manufacturer IndigoVision has completed an integrated system at Doha International Airport (DIA) in Qatar consisting of over 600 cameras and 200 access control points.In addition to the GE Secure Perfect access control solution used at DIA, IndigoVision's IP-Video system provides interfaces to Cardax from Gallagher and Lenel's OnGuard systems, with Software House in development.  IndigoVision also freely supplies an Integration Kit to allow third party...

IP Video security systems manufacturer IndigoVision has completed an integrated system at Doha International Airport (DIA) in Qatar consisting of over 600 cameras and 200 Access Control points.In addition to the ‘GE Secure Perfect' Access Control solution used at DIA, IndigoVision's IP-Video system provides interfaces to ‘Cardax' and ‘Lenel OnGuard' systems, with ‘Software House' in development.  IndigoVision also freely supplies an Integration Ki...

CCTV distributor Videcon showcased their largest ever product range at IFSEC 2007 and were delighted with the response to the latest products from Concept Pro.     A series of new products were introduced at the show, including the newly launched Concept Pro VXM4 digital recording system, which proved to be very popular with installers.  The VXM4 is available in 4, 8 and 16 channel and supports up to 4 channels of audio.  Live and recorded audio can be monitored ove...

Panasonic System Solutions has been awarded the Best New Access Control Product for its 3x faster BM-ET200 Iris Recognition Reader at this year's Security Industry Innovation Awards.The 2007 awards ceremony, held during IFSEC on the 21st of May at Birmingham's exclusive Hilton Metropole Hotel, brought together the security industry's elite for a night of recognition, inspiration and entertainment.  Attended by over 500 professionals, the evening focused on recognising the people, products a...

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, presented its industry leading solutions for Security, Access Control and Building Management at IFSEC 2007. In focus were the SynopSYS Integrated Security & Building Management Software, ProSYS.FreeCom Security System with Dual-path communication, a new line of high-end Access Control solutions, innovative Wireless solutions and more. SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution that enables site management and contro...

ChallengeHartwall Areena needed a top-of-the-class security solution to secure the organised events and the attendees.  To be able to offer an enjoyable experience at the Hartwall Areena, disorderly behaviour, such as misdemeanour, sabotage, vandalism and fights had to be prevented.SolutionMirasys V series was installed to meet todays and the future's requirements and security standards of huge public venues.  Mirasys V series is exceptional as it can receive video data from both analo...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Synest Ltd. as a distributor in Bangladesh.  This is Paxton Access' first venture into the Bangladeshi market and is part of its ongoing expansion strategy. "It is very easy for European companies to underestimate the requirement for quality security products in markets such as Bangladesh, and yet there is considerable business to be had as long as yo...

Network cameras and video management software from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video have been installed in popular Borough Market restaurant Roast.   The IP-Surveillance deployment followed production of a feasibility study by security integrator and Axis partner, AMW Security Technologies Limited.   AMW advocated upgrading to a highly comprehensive IP-Surveillance system in order to get much better coverage in the back and front of house areas of Roast...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has supplied its latest PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV system to equip two new patrol vehicles in support of Barnsley's multi-agency Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs).  The solution is being used primarily to help tackle anti-social behaviour and reduce crime and disorder in the local area.The new vehicles, which TSS has fitted out, feature low light CCTV cameras on the front and also roof mounted; an on-board monitor for image review; adva...

COE Ltd, the UK designer of advanced video surveillance systems, has completed a project to extend and update the control and transmissions systems for a 300 camera upgrade for Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia.  This upgrade is based on COE's high capacity fibre optic video transmission and CCTV control technology.  The contract, won through competitive tender, included additional cameras and strategic Control Rooms to ensure continuous monitoring throughout the airport.COE...

Companies jointly win "Best Security Project" for exemplary IP CCTV project with North Lanarkshire Council - an award recognising pioneering design and implementation.ntl:Telewest Business, part of the Virgin Media group, in conjunction with Controlware Communications, has won "Best Security Project" at the 2007 IFSEC Security Industry Innovation Awards for a ground-breaking IP CCTV project with North Lanarkshire Council.  The award recognised the pioneering design and i...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a ground-breaking installer partnership programme, DM Fusion, which has been created to deliver enhanced back-up and support to key installers in the UK and Ireland.Installers who sign-up for DM Fusion - in return for an agreed commitment - will unlock a number of key benefits.  These include: a dedicated account manager to act as a central point of contact, priority access to the company's demonstration teams, discounts on demonstratio...

American baseball team, St. Louis Cardinals' new home has the same name as its previous nest, that's where the similarities end.  Among the major enhancements at Busch Stadium III is state-of-the-art video security surveillance, which knocks the ball out of the park when it comes to going beyond other networked CCTV systems.St Louis Major League Baseball franchise has built itself a new $365 million palace and is protecting it with a virtual fortification, one of the most advanced n...

Fastlane Glassgate speedgates from Integrated Design have been installed at 35 Portman Square, London W1, as part of the building refurbishment of the multi-tenanted 67,578 sqft (6,278 sqm) prestigious office building. A plan was drawn up to provide a security system in the reception hall to the main entrance to the building, limiting access to only authorised occupants and visitors.  A card swipe access control system and turnstiles were therefore required integral with the door entry con...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - announces that its Radar Autovision mobile CCTV technology has been selected by the Kuwait Police Department for a roads policing trial in their patrol cars.Julian Cooke, International Sales Manager at TSS, comments:  "The evaluation of Radar Autovision by the Kuwait Police began at the end of March and follows on from interest expressed by Injifa Security Services, part of the Al Wazan Group of companies, based in Kuwait City who speci...

The booming local economy of the Glasgow metropolitan area in Scotland has meant that large numbers of companies have been drawn to the region in recent years, many of them to new business parks on the outskirts of the city.  These locations require effective surveillance and patrols ensuring that break-ins, fly-tipping and thefts are minimised.Against this backdrop, security and business support supplier The Corps has designed and set up a new national CCTV remote monitoring facility in Gl...

CIEFFE was awarded its second top prize in a row at IFSEC (Birmingham, 21-24 May 2007), the most significant trade fair in the Security industry.NETTUNO MegaPX received the "Best new CCTV Product" and was also awarded the supreme prize of the "Overall Best Product / Service of 2007" out of 41 finalists chosen from an array of more than 1000 entries worldwide for 2007, including products from Bosch, Norbain, Dallmeier Electronic, Dedicated Micros, Siemens and Videotec.It's the...

SecuTech is the largest Asian exhibition with over 650 exhibitors and a showground extending beyond 24,000 square feet.Videotec's positioning unit Ulisse received the prestigious SecuTech Award 2007 in the Outstanding Innovation category as the panel of judges has acknowledged a truly revolutionary product.  This award again proves that Videotec's Ulisse is the benchmark for moveable cameras in outdoor applicationsAlessio Grotto, Videotec President, confirmed: "Ulisse proved to be one...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - used IFSEC 2007 to spotlight a range of NetVu Connected CCTV products that have an embedded video analytics capability from the start.  Determined to lead the market, the company is the first to introduce a truly integrated, embedded software and hardware, platform providing intelligent CCTV solutions for key applications from transport to retail.To deliver this functionality, Dedicated Micros is able to unlock the benefits of AD Group's own NetVu Conne...

"You, in the black jumper.  Put that traffic cone back where you found it." A reasonable statement.  But slightly unnerving if spoken from the heavens at a great volume.  Just as John Reid would like it. "Talking CCTV" - a system allowing control room operators to speak directly to those being watched - is the new black, the must have for the latest season of surveillance.  Making its way to a council near you. The system, Reid says, is a sensible means of dispelling such...

IPC, Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, has awarded certification to DSC under IPC's Certification for Lead Free Electronics Assembly Process Capability Program.  Commenting on the certification, Charles Han, General Manager, Toronto Operation, DSC, noted:  "The IPC lead free certification audit should be a mandatory step for any RoHS lead free conversion process.  As part of our commitment to the environment and to providing value to our customers, DSC i...

Lenel Systems International has received a STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin.  Lenel was recognised for providing innovative critical infrastructure protection solutions.  Lenel, a global leader in the development of software and integrated systems for government and commercial security markets, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The STAR Supplier Program enables Lockheed Martin to recognise its top performing suppliers for achieving the highe...

BAA selects Navtech after four-month operational trialsA major contract win by UK-based independent radar systems specialist, Navtech Radar, underscores the critical importance that safety and security plays in international air travel.Navtech Radar has won a strategically important contract for its W800 Automatic Surveillance system with the largest UK airports operator, BAA plc.  The system will be installed at Heathrow Airport where it will provide continuous automatic surveillance of ar...