Surveillance & Security News for May 2010

The solution consists of the Blackbird Micro PC and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera rangeCitySync has launched its new micro ANPR system for those small, hard to reach places. It consists of the Blackbird Micro PC, a 7" USB touch-screen monitor and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera range.The Blackbird Micro PC™ runs standard operating systems such as Windows XP/7 and can do the usual day-to-day tasks including Internet and word processing. Whereas a standard PC uses ove...

 The CCS 900 Ultro conferencing system combines excellent acoustics, superior component design and intuitive use Bosch Security Systems' CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit has been awarded a red dot award. This international design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world, with more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries. The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum. Bosch only recently introduced t...

Nextiva S1800e single- and dual-port encoders are ideal for one- or two-camera implementationsVerint® Systems Inc. announced the launch of key additions to its Nextiva® IP Video portfolio at IFSEC 2010, including a new line of single- and multi-port edge devices and high-definition, H.264-powered IP cameras. Combining exceptional performance with an outstanding feature set, the solutions are designed to help organisations establish cost-effective, modular physical security infrastructure...

AV2805 complements the new AV10005 series of 10 megapixel/1080p dual mode CCTV camerasArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, introduces the new model AV2805, a full HD mode 1080p camera providing full high-definition (HD) video with 1920x1080 pixels (2.07 megapixels) at 30fps. 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 offering a single s...

VideoCells' WebVR (Web Video Recorder) technology is a carrier-grade video surveillance platformVideoCells® Ltd., a leading provider of web-based video surveillance solutions for security monitoring companies, telecommunications operators, and ISPs, offering VideoCells' WebVR® (Web Video Recorder) technology, a carrier-grade video surveillance platform,  was showcased in parallel by two leading Russian telecoms, each in their own booth. AKADO Telecom and COMSTAR-UTS hosted a live We...

A pioneering new venture by security leaders Concept Smoke Screen and the UK's largest luxury jewellers Aurum Holdings Ltd has successfully reduced window break-ins and subsequent high value loss. Concept Smoke Screens' unique system is proven to dramatically reduce loss. Aurum is the largest luxury and prestige jewellers in the UK which brands now include Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths brands.  Aurum jewellers have been targeted during trading hours.  These...

 The hemispheric product line Q24 was a growth driver once againMOBOTIX AG, a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has announced the financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10 ended March 31, 2010.In the first nine months of the fiscal year 2009/10, MOBOTIX Group revenue grew by 15.3% to €37.5 million (prior year: €32.5 million), in a further recovering market environment. Once again, the hemispheric product line...

 Panasonic's video surveillance platform was selected from a competitive field of five brandsVideo surveillance systems from Panasonic System Networks Company have been chosen for a system upgrade at the world renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. The Panasonic solution was selected from a highly competitive field of 5 brands."Using Panasonic technology, the Moffitt Cancer Center can improve both its operational efficiency and the quality of...

The conference will address topics in security management such as supply chain security, hotel security etcFollowing a very successful 1st Middle East Security Conference held in 2009 in Dubai, UAE, ASIS International has announced that it will return to the region in 2011 and is now accepting abstracts for presentations. The 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference will be held in Manama, Bahrain on 20-22 February 2011. The 2009 conference covered a wide range of security iss...

Martin Brown will focus on IP VMS sales in key marketsMilestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, announced that Martin Brown is joining the company as VP Sales Europe. Brown has previously made his mark at Symantec, Sun Microsystems and Tandem Computers.Over the past decade, Milestone Systems has been on a stellar growth path with a worldwide leadership ranking for its development of open platform IP video management software. IMS research has reported th...

 CamVu Mini-Domes are some of the first Dedicated Micros' products to feature Integrated Camera RecordingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has significantly strengthened its IP dome camera portfolio with the launch at IFSEC 2010 of its CamVu Mini-Dome range. The two key models, now available in the range, are the CamVu HyperDome and the CamVu Day/Night Mini-Dome which are suitable for deployment both indoors and outdoors.Looking at the CamVu HyperDome, its Wide Dynamic Range (...

Technetix sells, designs and manufactures critical network technology surveillance solutions Aurora Networks, Inc., the only optical transport solution provider focused on delivering a cost-effective, optimised platform for next-generation cable services, announced it has strengthened its presence in the European cable market by establishing a reseller partnership with Technetix, a leading European broadband cable and telecommunications equipment supplier.Through this partnership, the companies...

WebVR enables the capturing, recording, managing, and storing of surveillance videos and eventsVideoCells® Ltd., a leading provider of web-based video surveillance solutions for security monitoring companies, telecommunications operators, and ISPs, is pleased to announce that G4S, the world's leading international security solutions group, is launching a new service campaign targeting the mass market, which provides the VideoCells' WebVR® (Web Video Recorder) carrier-grade surveillance p...

The Centre's existing analogue PTZ cameras will be replaced with an integrated system utilising IP camerasNorth American Video (NAV), the market leader in designing and delivering state-of-the-art integrated video surveillance and security solutions announced it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the video surveillance system at the New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC). The new system will include a hybrid video solution that will allow NJPAC to leverage their existing infrastructure...

 Johnny Allia will lead Honeywell's intruder, access control and video segments across EMEAHoneywell has announced the appointment of Johnny Allia to vice president and general manager of the Honeywell Security Group products business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Allia was previously managing director for Honeywell's Security and Communications EMEA business focusing on wired and wireless intruder alarm solutions for commercial and residential markets. In his new position,...

The second round of the 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races - held earlier this month in Spa, Belgium - saw yet another podium finish for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in what turned out to be an incident-packed race. This time the CCTV entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - went one better than the season opener by gaining a well deserved second place for the RML AD Group team alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace. Comp...

The equipment is used for capturing biometric data such as two-dimensional face pictures, finger prints etcSpeed Identity has received a prestigious order to supply biometric capture equipment for e-passports to the Luxemburg passport authority that for a period of time has been in successful operation. The order consists of the Speed Capture Station as well as a large number of the Speed Capture Light. After a thorough evaluation the Luxemburg authority chose the tried and tested Swedish biomet...

 At IFSEC 2010, Axxon demonstrated its SmartPro touch screen-enabled solution Axxon reported a highly successful IFSEC 2010, as the open IP video management software (VMS) EMEA market leader continues to increase its presence in the region. Axxon provided non-stop demonstrations of its professional level VMS offering SmartPro. SmartPro is a touch screen-enabled solution which is built for ease-of-use and integration with a wide range of hardware devices and safety and security applications....

  Bandwidth is an important consideration for CCTV systems to reach their full potential Most surveillance systems today transmit data over IP networks. As manufacturers continue to improve the capabilities of CCTV systems, the amount of traffic travelling on a network becomes increasingly large. Bandwidth is a key consideration in managing surveillance systems and ensuring their full potential is reached. In this article, Bosch discusses the importance of bandwidth and ho...

Theia's SY125M CCTV lens is a part of NASA's GloPac science missionTheia's SY125M lens was selected for use in NASA's GloPac science mission. The mission will gather atmospheric and weather conditions in a series of 30+ hour profiling flights that will span the tropical pacific to the North Polar Region. Theia's lens is mounted on a modified StarDot 5 megapixel SC NetCam camera and installed on a Global Hawk drone. According to NASA sources, the SY125M lens, which h...

Dedicated Micros received the integrated security product award for its plug-and-play Closed IP TV systemCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2010 Security Industry Awards for its groundbreaking Closed IP TV system, a plug-and-play IP video product solution which brings all the physical security of a traditional CCTV system to the IP environment. Closed IP TV integrates enhanced layer 2/3...

Theia's Linear Optical Technlogy provides wide angle without distortion to its CCTV lensesBeginning in June Theia will offer the new MY110 lens for sale, making ultra wide angle, no-distortion, IR-corrected capabilities available for use with C mount cameras at an affordable price. The lens will employ Theia's patented Linear Optical Technlogy® to provide wide angle without distortion. For more details email Theia.

The reusable Lexan sheet panels offer significantly better impact strength than plywood or other protective materialsAfter five long years, many Gulf Coast residents are still struggling to get back on their feet following the pounding devastation of Hurricane Katrina and are concerned about what Mother Nature may dish out this hurricane season. To help, SABIC Innovative Plastics - working with Habitat for Humanity and the Hancock Housing Resource Centre - is donating a thousand protective panel...

ASSA ABLOY Door Solution's team featured members of Mul-T-Lock, Yale UK and UNIONASSA ABLOY has come top of the league for fundraising, after taking part in ‘The Premier League Season in One Day' event for Sport Relief 2010.Organised by Anglian Home Improvements, the sporting spectacular in Norwich saw 380 games played by 20 teams, in a five-a-side football tournament to recreate every game of the current Barclays Premier League, in just one day.ASSA ABLOY's team, which featured...

Milestone's XProtect Corporate 3.1 with the new Smart Client 5.0 brings a new era in ease of use of CCTVsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is exhibiting at the ongoing IFSEC security trade show in Birmingham, UK, May 10-13. Show attendees can see first-hand the newest XProtect™ offerings, including the Smart Client 5.0 with its industry-breaking features such as Sequence Explorer. Milestone Solution Partners Briefcam, DataDirect Network...

Theia's CCTV lenses are on display at a number of booths at IFSEC 2010If you are planning to visit the IFSEC show May 10-13 in Birmingham, UK you can find a demonstration of Theia's lenses at a number of booths, including Arecont Vision, Avigilon, GSG International, Veracity, Viseox. Email Theia to book an appointment with them at the show.

Grandstream's GXV series IP video cameras have built-in support for SIP/VoIP and 2-way audioEncouraged by the increased focus on setting global interoperability standards for network video, Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced at IFSEC 2010 that its entire IP video surveillance portfolio is now ONVIF compatible. ONVIF is an independent, non-profit organisation leading the global standardisation initiative for IP-ba...

Avigilon's surveillance software, Control Center's open architecture enables effective interoperabilityAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced at IFSEC 2010 that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center software has been integrated successfully with the industry's leading access control, critical communication, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems. Avigilon Control Center now combines...

Mayflex will be carrying Grandstream's range of video encoders, box and dome cameras in stock from May 2010Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is pleased to announce the significant expansion of its already diverse range of IP physical security products as it signs new partnership agreements with Grandstream Networks and Netgenium Systems.Grandstream Networks is an award winning USA based manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video...

 The new HD camera range from Sony caters to the growing demand for IP security productsSony Professional has announced the European launch of two new video security cameras to continue broadening the company's extensive HD portfolio. The SNC-DH180 and SNC-DH240 will be on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2010, following the initial unveiling at ISC West in March, and will complete Sony's HD range. Market demand for HD products is growing but until now the...