Surveillance & Security News for May 2010

The DT-X30GR-30C surveillance terminal was developed using ISO 13407 human-centred design processesCitysync displayed its ‘JetMate' ANPR software on the Casio DT-X30 hand-held computer at IFSEC 2010.The JetMate software allows the DT-X30 to become a fully portable hand-held ANPR system running CitySync's internationally respected ANPR recognition engine with a choice of Windows CE or Windows Mobile.JetMate speeds up the process of collecting vehicle number plates in the field by up to 30 t...

 The summit will provide update on the federal identity, credential and access management (ICAM) initiativeThe Security Industry Association has announced the panelists for the ICAM discussion at the Government Summit in Washington, D.C., in June. The session, which is planned for the second day of the June 8-9 event, will provide an update regarding the federal identity, credential and access management (ICAM) initiative. The Federal Identity, Credential, and Acces...

VIVOTEK will showcase new IP camera models exhibiting the convergence of benefits of HD and megapixelAt this year's ExpoSec, VIVOTEK will showcase its latest products, technologies, and surveillance solutions.As any security expert can tell you, megapixel IP cameras represent the future of the industry; however, in many cases, there still exist challenges in actual application. At VIVOTEK's booth, you will be able to speak to their sales and engineering representatives to explore the solutions t...

Argenti comes to Mirasys Italy having worked with HP for several years before joining an IP surveillance start-upMirasys Ltd, a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced the opening of its Italian and Thai offices. These two offices open just a year after the launch of Mirasys UK, announced at IFSEC 2009, and demonstrate Mirasys' continued global expansion and corporate success. Elio Argenti has been appointed as General Manager of the Mirasys office in M...

Video analytics are changing the physical security industry by making video surveillance proactiveVideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced that Gary Pfeiffer, Vice President of worldwide sales co-presented a session with Neil Smith, Group Managing Director, Clear Image Group at the international security conference, IFSEC. Titled "Why Video Analytics Will Change the Security Industry," the session took place at 11:15 a.m. on May 11, 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham,...

The event offers a chance for companies to showcase products and services to overseas security buyersThis year's well-attended Meet the Buyers event held at IFSEC 2010 was a great success securing a record number of meetings between UK companies and overseas buyers, says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).The event is organised by the BSIA in partnership with UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and International Trade Promotion Centre and has been r...

August will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flightsAugust will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flights. The news was broken by Gale Rossides, Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in testimony before the Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on Homeland Security in the US House of Representatives in early March.Rossides told the subcomm...

Optelecom-NKF Inc. is a manufacturer of market leading Siqura advanced video surveillance solutionsOptelecom-NKF Inc., manufacturer of market leading Siqura® advanced video surveillance solutions, recently promoted Fabien Haubert to the position of Senior Sales Director of all of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), a role in which he will increase his responsibilities at a corporate level by entering the company's Leadership Team. Mr. Haubert's new function involves guiding Optelecom...

The BSIA has a long track record in working alongside the UK government to advice on CCTVAs the new coalition government publishes its plans for civil liberties in the UK, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s CCTV Section has welcomed plans for a further focus on the regulation of CCTV and calls for the new Government to work closely with key stakeholders, including the BSIA, in its decision making. The coalition document sets out the agreements reached between the Conservatives an...

On-Com was founded by security industry professionals with a special focus on network videoMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has added a new distributor in the growing Russian market: On-Com is a company of IT experts with a focus on the enduring prospects of network surveillance solutions.Milestone Systems is the documented global leader in open platform IP video management software, and has had an international strategy from the start. With headquart...

 Craig will be responsible for securing additional alliances and partnerships within the security and IT industriesPelco is pleased to announce that Craig Schaefer has joined the company as the Director of Partnering and Strategic Alliances. "We are very excited to have Craig join Pelco. Our momentum in developing strategic alliances and partnerships is very strong and is a key component to our corporate strategy of open systems. We will be asking Craig to drive the already establ...

Brickcom will teach how to create a secure wireless IP surveillance system with the BrickOne SolutionBrickcom Corporation, a rising leader in the IP surveillance industry, will join new distributor, Northern Video Systems, a leading distributor of security, surveillance, and networking products in the United States, for four stops on its Technology Roadshow:May 20: New York, New YorkJune 24: Washington DCJuly 22: North Hollywood, CaliforniaOctober 7: Atlanta, GeorgiaThe road show will feature pr...

The challenge With over 1000 sites, McDonald's is one of the leading quick service restaurant chains in the UK. As with many other restaurant and hotel chains in the United Kingdom, McDonald's have had their fair share of unruly patrons, gangs of youths and homeless vagrants who harass or assault staff and disturb restaurant guests. McDonald's wanted to prevent their restaurants from being favoured by these groups. They wanted to proactively protect the safety of their staff and the families th...

The proposal grew out of fears that the use of RFID technology will have negative effects on privacyThe governor of Oklahoma has vetoed anti-RFID legislation that was opposed by the Security Industry Association. H.B. 2569 would have prohibited the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in drivers' licenses and identification cards in the state. SIA on April 26 wrote to Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry to urge him to veto the bill."SIA members are concerned that HB 2569 co...

The new IP Video Compatibility Zone provides information needed to design dependable surveillance systemsOne source for compatibility of third-party solutions with Bosch devicesSite makes it easier to design systems using best-of-breed productsFirmware and encoder-decoder compatibility tools also providedBosch Security Systems announces an interactive website that details the IP video de­vices, firmware versions and features supported by a variety of software offerings from Bosch and other s...

The Transportation Security Administration will deploy AIT units to 28 more airportsUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced deployments of advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to 28 additional airports - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies."Deploying advanced imaging technology at these airports strengthens our ability to...

Chris is part of a team of six with many of the group working in CCTV, building management or related sectorsConway Security Products' Managing Director Chris Newman has set off on a 240-mile charity cycle ride from Naphill in Bucks to Broad Haven on the western tip of Wales.Chris is part of a team of six with many of the group working in CCTV, building management or related sectors. James Campanini is the M.D. of Cisco WebEx while Matthew Piercy is an executive with the cloud computing company...

The ANPR CCTV camera has a high-definition resolution of 1280 x 960 for deployment on wide lanes, toll plazas CitySync, the leading international manufacturer of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) has launched the latest version of the JetCam Fox-i Intelligent Infra Red ANPR camera. The camera is designed for use in situations where it is necessary to process the ANPR images at the camera location to a high level of accuracy.The JetCam Fox-i has an integral 1GHz processor running Emb...

 The AV2805 offers selectable H.264 or MJPEG compression to best suit a wide range of applicationsArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduced the new model AV2805, a full HD Mode 1080p camera providing full high-definition (HD) video with 1920x1080 pixels (2.07 megapixels) at 30 fps. The new model rounds out the industry's largest megapixel camera line and complements Arecont Vision's new AV10005 series of 10 megapixel/1080p dual mode cameras by o...

Designed with innovation and accessibility in mind, ASSURE products combine high security and user safetyASSA - a leading manufacturer of ironmongery and door hardware for education and healthcare establishments - has launched a ground-breaking range of high-security panic hardware. Designed with innovation and accessibility in mind, ASSURE products combine high security and user safety. Included in the range of hardware is the UK's first panic exit device to integrate a push pad or bar with an...

Axis Q6034-E PTZ dome network camera, a top-of-the-line, outdoor-ready HDTV cameraAxis Communications, a global market leader in the network video market, introduced a series of high-performance, outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes, including two HDTV models, for demanding surveillance applications such as city surveillance, airports, harbours and outdoor stadiums, at IFSEC 2010."Axis' successful PTZ camera design now enables not only easy and reliable installation in demanding wea...

ASIS' European Security Conference 2011 will address a full spectrum of topics in security managementASIS International has announced that it is now accepting abstracts for presentation for its 2011 European Security Conference. The 10th ASIS International European Security Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria on 3-6 April 2011.This annual conference is now firmly established as one of the main events for security professionals, corporate executives, consultants and government offi...

Mission Shoprite, one of South Africa's leading food retail chains recognises the need to ensure that its stock is monitored by the latest security systems on the market and that its patrons and staff are offered state-of-the-art peace of mind. Mindful of this, approximately thirty Western Cape stores were initially identified for an upgrade to their existing video surveillance. Solution C U Live, a company specialising in off-site monitoring specifically for the retail industry, was requeste...

The news is welcomed by the intruder alarms sector, including the BSIA's Security Systems SectionThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the decision by British Telecommunications (BT) to cease the mass migration of the PSTN network to IP. BT conducts regular reviews of the 21CN voice project, and during the most recent review, it was decided that the mass migration to the 21CN voice platform, including the 275,000 line migration planned for Pathfinder Volume POTs during 20...

A recent contract allows ComNet to bring their fibre optic and Ethernet transmission products to governmentCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, the leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has named Victor Milani as the company's Government Sales Manager. Victor will be responsible for the company's United States Government sales effort. ComNet's recent award of a United States General Services Administration cont...

The continuation of the relationship with the new government is vital for the security of the nationThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to an announcement of a hung Parliament. James Kelly, Chief Executive, comments: "Politics and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the recent decade to forge strong working relationships with the previous Labour Government.""The continuation of this relationship i...

 The two companies will provide  integrated IP surveillance and management solutions to CCTV users Mirasys Ltd, a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced a Global partnership with D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for the consumer and business. The new partnership will make the two companies pair together to provide an integrated IP surveillance solution and management platform to worldwide existing CCTV users...

Avigilon has grown rapidly as the demand for HD surveillance technology increases worldwideAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) surveillance systems, announced that it has added a dedicated manufacturing facility to boost its production capability to efficiently meet customer demand for its award-winning HD surveillance solutions. A major player in the global HD surveillance market, Avigilon maintains 100% of the company's development and manufacturing in Vancouver,...

Koen Pelle has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integratorKoen Pelle has recently joined Geutebruck in the newly created role of country manager for the Netherlands. Pelle (44), who has qualifications in marketing and project design, has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integrator. Having worked for one of Geutebruck's sales partners in the Netherlands since 1998, he is already very familiar with his...

Many companies integrate their access control, video analytics solutions with Milestone's IP softwareMilestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software, announces that Jesper Balser has now taken over the reigns as Chairman of the Board. Ole Stangegaard, who held the position for nine years, has chosen to resign and enjoy his retirement. Jesper Balser joined the Board of Directors for Milestone in late 2009."Jesper Balser has challenged and inspired us since...