Surveillance & Security News for May 2009

Banking sponsored DCPCU saves in excess of £315 million through financial fraud prevention workThe Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) - the specialist police squad that tackles cheque and card fraud crime in the UK - marks its seventh anniversary on Wednesday (29 April 2009).The DCPCU was launched on 29 April 2002 as a two-year pilot and, following the successful conclusion of this trial, it was established as a permanent Unit with an ongoing brief to help stamp out organised...

  FLIR Systems SR-100 cameras  protect the perimeter at ORLEN refinery  Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN, better known as PKN ORLEN is a Polish company. It is one of Central Europe's largest refiners of crude oil. ORLEN specialises in processing crude oil into world-class unleaded petrol, diesel, heating oil, and aviation fuel as well as plastics and other petroleum related products. Employing more than 20,000 people, PKN ORLEN operates 7 refineries, of which 3 are...

 Barionet devices allow monitoring of power cabinets and substations throughout SingaporeBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, recently announced the installation of more than 1,000 Barix Barionet IP control devices to monitor power cabinets and substations throughout Singapore.Barix Barionet IP control products are network-enabled, remotely accessible devices ideal for automation and monitoring applications in buildings, industrial and IT systems. The Ba...

 Quaddrix gave a full demonstration of its latest openQ IP Developments at Expo Security Mexico 2009 This past April, Quaddrix was proud to be a part of the Expo Security Mexico 2009. This event proved to be a very successful show for Quaddrix in their ongoing attempt to expand their business around the globe. This EXPO itself had record attendance of dealers, distributors, manufacturer's and end-users.Around 500 people visited the Quaddrix stand and received a...

 RISCO Group and Milestone integrate to provide unique security command, control and overview capabilitiesRISCO Group and Milestone Systems recently announced a partnering agreement between the two companies, which integrates the globally leading Milestone open platform IP video software within RISCO Group's overall security management system.RISCO Group and Milestone have developed an integrated solution where the Milestone XProtect IP video open platform acts as a recording engine fo...

 IFSEC will be holding a series of free business seminars with QED experts In an increasingly competitive market, the pressure is on security installers to be more innovative in their approach to business, especially for SMEs and Sole Traders. In an effort to provide some free information and advice to installers from leading industry experts, IFSEC is holding a series of free business seminars at the show this year. The aim of the seminars is to help give installers informat...

 Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of products at IFSECUnion Community (VIRDI) is participating in IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, UK from May 11 to 14. At the exhibition, Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of various product lines of Fingerprint Access Control and Time Attendance, Fingerprint Door Lock, Fingerprint Safe and Video/Audio Entry Systems, as well as Fingerprint OEM sensor and modules.Union Community received the NPS Award from...

 Veracity demonstrates OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009Veracity, the leader in innovative IP connectivity and transmission solutions, launched OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009. The new product uses the brand new 802.3 at PoE standard, or ‘PoE Plus'. PoE Plus increases available power via CAT 5 (or higher specification) Ethernet cabling to 25 watts. This level of power makes it possible for high-power network devices such as IEEE 802.11n wireless access points (WAPs), PTZ cameras, external...

 VIVOTEK is showcasing an extensive high-end product range at IFSEC 2009 VIVOTEK is attending IFSEC 2009, from May 11 to 14, in Birmingham, UK. In the exhibition, the company showcases an extensive high-end product lineup with advanced features, including megapixel, H.264 compression technology, and central management software. VIVOTEK sincerely invite visitors to visit their booth and enjoy a live demo of the latest and  most cutting-edge product lines.IFSEC Hall 4...

 Honeywell helps its customers stay ahead of security market trendsHoneywell is showcasing its latest integrated, IP-based security systems at IFSEC 2009, which is being held at the NEC Birmingham from May 11-14. Visitors to the Honeywell stand E70 in Hall 4 can see a variety of recently launched products and solutions designed to help installers win more business and boost their revenues. These include the Fusion III v3.6 Digital Video Recorder (DVR), HCX megapixel camera range, ACUIX&trad...

 Veracity PINPOINT solves set-up problems for PoE network camerasVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, announced the launch of a new product at IFSEC 2009: The PINPOINT is an adaptor, which helps installers easily to set-up and focus PoE-enabled network cameras.  Installers can make instant focusing adjustments by viewing network camera output via a laptop or PDA when they are next to the camera location.The PINPOINT adaptor eliminates the need for an...

 Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE PlusVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, is launching OUTREACH QUAD at IFSEC 2009. The compact 110mm by 110mm network switch distributes Power over Ethernet (PoE) to up to four network cameras from a single ethernet cable. Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE Plus (IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at respectively) so it doesn't need to be located near an external...

  The partnership promotes open-platform IP systems with enhanced storage capabilitiesPivot3®, Inc, the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, and Mirasys, a fast-growing provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, today announced that they are joining forces to bring the benefits of their combined open-platform video solutions to the European market.  The companies are demonstrating the interoperability of their products at IFSEC this we...

 Pelco IP cameras are now supported by GeoVision Multicam Surveillance SystemPelco IP cameras are now supported by GeoVision Multicam Surveillance System, the intelligent video surveillance & management software widely used in public and private sectors. The integrated solution brings Pelco IP110 Series Camclosure and IP3701 Series Color Network Cameras to work with GeoVison Multicam Surveillance System, allowing users to mix analogue cameras and IP cameras in a true hybrid platform for...

 Convergint joins the growing list of integrators to partner with ComNetCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, known as ComNet, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has been added to the product offering of Convergint Technologies. Convergint Technologies is a North American service-based company that designs, installs, and maintains building systems, with a dedicated focus in the areas of electronic security, fire alarm & life safet...

Bosch has launched the new Security Knowledge Base Bosch has officially launched their new Security Knowledge Base - a global technical support database full of articles, tips, and solutions.You can access this incredible new tool anytime, anywhere through the Internet via a PC or smart phone-or you can download it right to your laptop. The new Security Knowledge Base has an intuitive user interface, so you can search the database, browse solutions by product area, research terms in the glo...

 Constant Light technology compensates for LED degradationMarch marked the best month ever for sales of Bosch's AEGIS UFLED Intelligent-IR Illuminator. Featuring award-winning Black Diamond night vision, this unit evenly illuminates a scene's foreground and background, which eliminates hot spots and underexposure - and delivers outstanding images.To ensure consistent lighting performance, we've incorporated Constant Light technology to compensate for LED degradation. The illuminator produce...

 Cogent Systems announced financial results for the first quarter of 2009Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2009.First quarter 2009 revenues were $31.0 million, an increase of 26% over revenue of $24.6 million in the same year ago period. Net income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2009 was $9.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. This compares to GAAP net income of $14.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in...

 Basler IP camera series to integrate with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video controlBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis.Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class sol...

 Espanola General Hospital in Ontario, Canada has selected SALTO to upgrade its security management Located in Northern Ontario, Espanola General Hospital is a modern health care facility ,which provides a broad array of health care and medical programs and services to the local population catchment area of around 12,000 residents. These include primary, preventive and therapeutic care, acute care, long-term care and assisted living, as well as management of senior's housing, all on one sit...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies fulfilled vital access and security requirements of Big YellowThirty-five refurbished and 11 newly-planned Big Yellow self-storage sites are being fitted with Dor-O-Matic slide automated door-opening systems, aluminium security shutters and Martin Roberts steel doorsets. The systems are supplied by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Big Yellow, the leading self-storage brand in London and the South of England, asked Ingersoll Rand Security Technologie...

 Barix and Acutron deliver audio and control capabilities for entertainment and security purposes Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, announces that Acutron Electroacustica of Portugal has completed the installation of a Barix Audio over IP zoned audio solution for the Colombo shopping mall in Lisbon. The solution provides Colombo, one of the largest shopping malls in Europe, with a point-to-multipoint solution to deliver voice, audio and control signal...

IFSEC 2009, stand # D105, Hall 4The L-1 Enterprise Access Division will be at IFSEC 2009.With a global reach of over 30,000 attendees from 125 countries, 800 plus exhibitors, support from all industry associations and countless media, IFSEC is the largest annual gathering of security professionals under one roof.Why not come and try their biometric readers?L-1 Enterprise Access Solutions will be exhibiting at stand # D105, Hall 4.

 Highlights on TOA's Firex stand will be the brand new VM-3000 PA/VA systemAt Firex International, Audio specialists TOA are holding a daily business card prize draw where security and fire installers can win a compact, lightweight and portable wireless TOA Megaphone (model ER-520S)."We look forward to greeting visitors on our stand to see the most comprehensive range of PA/VA products which are specifically aimed at making life simpler for installers and end-users alike. We're also ad...

Dedicated micros will present there customer-focused advances in surveillance technology at IFSEC 2009 Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2009 to showcase its latest enterprise-level solutions, including a revolutionary Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), and to unveil major new additions to its popular DVR product lines.The most significant launch for Dedicated Micros at IFSEC 2009, the Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), combines a megapixel camera with a powerful enterpris...

 High-profile projects in China and the "No Strings Attached" campaign have added millions of dollars to Kaba's brand valueHigh-profile projects in China and the "No Strings Attached" campaign, which promotes the CardLink access control concept, have added millions of dollars to the security equipment firm's brand value.A brand study made public jointly by the global branding agency Interbrand and the Swiss business magazine Bilanz place Kaba among the top 40 Swiss brand...

 HandPunch can deliver a payback in fewer than 9 monthsIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that, according to Nucleus Research (Boston) in a just-published Report/White Paper commissioned by Schlage biometrics group: "Using biometrics to automate collection of time and attendance data can reduce buddy punching (one employee clocking in or out for another), manual data review and correction time, and payroll error. The Schlage HandPunch provides additional benefits over...

 OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform integrate with AMAG Technology's Symmetry On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with AMAG Technology to integrate the capabilities of OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform seamlessly with AMAG Technology's Symmetry security management solution. Users and integrators will reap the benefits of open-architecture, non-proprietary design in the combined system offering enhanced functionaliti...

 View large imagePolice in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed cir...

Optelecom-NKF reveals "a winning hand" with Siqura® video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2009Optelecom-NKF is well-known for its reliable and high-quality fibre and Siqura surveillance systems. Alongside these renowned solutions at this year's IFSEC will be a new and innovative selection of security products.Customers and prospective purchasers alike can preview the TrafficServer, an intelligent traffic monitoring solution, expected to be released later this year. The new Siqura H...