Surveillance & Security News for May 2012

Integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate will manage video surveillance with IP cameras Ipsotek announces the integration of their VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software (VMS) to provide users with a more complete solution in a foundation for long-term success. The integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtectCorporate is a powerful solution to seamlessly manage video surveillance of large areas with many IP networked cameras enha...

Raytec and its products recognised for green standards CCTV Lighting specialists Raytec have recently been awarded ISO 14001 certification for environmentally friendly company practices, including the prevention of pollution and a reduction in general impact on the environment. Now not only are Raytec’s products fundamentally green, but Raytec as a company is green too. ISO 14001 is an international environmental standard which specifies a process for controlling and im...

The company has  fully incorporated SALTO’s wireless locking solution into their integrated security platform SALTO Systems and Auckland, New Zealand based Integrated Control Technology (ICT) Group are pleased to announce their SHIP interface and Protégé security platform now integrate to deliver a new era in access control. ICT are world leaders in integrated electronic access control, intrusion protection and building automation solutions. Their foc...

ASIS welcomes abstracts on all security topics like oil security, supply chain security and  hotel security ASIS International (ASIS) has announced the opening of the call for presentations for its Annual Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in Dubai on 17-19 February 2013. Around 450 security professionals, corporate executives, consultants and government officials are expected to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over t...

Axis becomes number one in the category of surveillace cameras As confirmed in the latest IMS Research report, Axis Communications has strengthened its market leader position in network video and has taken the number one position in the category of surveillance cameras. "The report confirms our own estimates of gained market shares last year, where we presented a growth of 33 percent," says Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. "We further stren...

80% North American systems installers said they required better training from video surveillance products suppliers A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) has found that almost 40 percent of North American security systems integrators would prefer to deal with IT distributors when purchasing their IP-based video surveillance products. In Europe this figure surpasses 50% of systems integrators and installers. Paul Bremner, market analyst at IMS Re...

SPU has installed CyberLock electronic padlocks on remote watershed gates, storage units, and utility sheds Videx's CyberLock system helps secure access to Seattle Public Utilities’ 12,500 acre land that supplies water to 1.4 million people in the greater Seattle, Washington area. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) uses the CyberLock system of electronic locks and programmable keys to track multiple personnel and control access to physical assets. In order to meet Federal g...

Lefebvre will be responsible for leading global sales efforts on behalf of the company Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announces the appointment of Carey Lefebvre as Vice President of Sales. Lefebvre, who reports directly to company CEO Ian Johnston, is responsible for leading global sales efforts on behalf of the company. “Carey is a co...

Anixter to present ipAssured Education Zone wherein experts offered presentations on leading industry trends Anixter’s presence was strong this year at IFSEC 2012, the leading global annual security event. Not only Anixter delivered its IP Security Infrastructure Solutions presentation, it also partnered with UBM to present the ipAssured Education Zone. A first at IFSEC, the ipAssured Education Zone was an exclusive area where a team of experts offered presentation...

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry Awards. The award winning Watchlock from Mul-T-Lock combines a high security padlock, GPS locating system and SIM card based communication technologies to provide real time event and loca...

Gianluca's market approach will provide Videotec the best understanding of an ever-evolving market like security Videotec has announced the appointment of Gianluca Bassan as its new Marketing Manager. To mark the strong market-oriented focus of the company – which is already present in 3 continents – the new manager will ensure its strategic development and will be responsible for enhancing Videotec's offer, technology and communications in all the markets w...

CNL Software will also show its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution as chosen by Law Enforcement Agencies CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will join Cisco Systems and Edge360 to jointly deliver a workshop focusing on 'Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities' at the 36th Annual IACP LEIM Conference and Exposition Indianapolis, IN, on 21st-23rd May 2012. The Law Enforcement Information Manag...

The replacement fleet of Ford Fiesta ECOnetic models will be used for security patrols in the Midlands Leading security provider Octavian Security has stepped up its commitment to becoming a more environmentally friendly business by investing in several new, greener patrol cars.  The replacement fleet of super-efficient Ford Fiesta ECOnetic models will be used for security patrols and alarm response calls throughout the Midlands, whilst considerably lowering the company&...

On display will be CEM's AC2000 AE, the industry's only airport-specific access control solution CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its leading access control and integrated security solutions specifically designed for airports at Airport Show 2012, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, Dubai, 22nd - 24th May, Stand F102. On display will be CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition), the industry's only airport-specific access control solution, an...

The Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award went to Alun John, CEO of the Norbain Group After a thrilling evening at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International, the world's largest annual security event - is pleased to announce the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012. Produced in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and headline sponsored by Norbain Group, the awards wer...

May 2012 sees Mayflex, the IP solutions distributor partnering with Iluminar, the  supplier of IR illuminators May 2012 sees the commencement of a new agreement between Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, and Iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of IR and white light illuminators. Mayflex will be selling the new illuminators from the end of May.  This new addition to their electronic security portfolio is a further positive step in ensu...

Minneapolis deploys projectiondesign projectors as the main display source in the analyst room The City of Minneapolis has deployed 12 projectiondesign F32 DLP projectors as the main display source in the Analyst Room and F22 series projectors in the Incident Command Room of its Emergency Operations Training Facility (EOTF). Located just outside Minneapolis, the EOTF boasts an extensive surveillance, audiovisual and network infrastructure specified and installed by systems int...

Surveon's CAM2400 and CAM2320 box cameras, CAM4220 fixed domes, and CAM6160 speed domes were installed OMNILIFE, the leader in the production of high quality nutritional supplements in Latin America, planned to adapt a megapixel surveillance system for its factory premises in Caloto, Colombia. However, the large quantity of megapixel cameras and the need for 48-channel and 120-day recording presented many difficult issues for system integrators, including the I/O performance o...

Bruce George has campaigned for over 30 years for the regulation of manned services Described as “A man in a Million" by the Mayor of Walsall when presenting the Rt. Hon. Bruce George in 2011 with the silver casket and scroll marking his being granted the Honorary Freedom of the City of Walsall in recognition of serving 36 years at its Member of Parliament, the International Professional Security Association expresses similar sentiments and is pleased to announce that Br...

Vemotion's solution allows live video images from any remote site to be fed back to the EM Service Control Centre Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new project win from EnterpriseMouchel, a rapidly expanding organisation providing integrated network management and operations services for many major highways across the UK. Vemotion mobile CCTV capability is installed in the first EM vehicle deployed on thei...

IFSEC will provideeducation programme to showcase new product technology and applications With security in the national and international spotlight like never before, IFSEC International 2012 organisers say that this year is the most crucial for the surveillance industry in the last decade. Security issues have rarely been out of the headlines over the past 12 months, with phone hacking, private investigators, data breaches, rioting, and the constant threat of terrorism all m...

QNAP Security will showcase VioStor NVR and the 12-bay VS-12100U-RP Pro VioStor NVR Series QNAP Security, a professional manufacturer of Linux-embedded, standalone Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions, is pleased to announce its participation at IFSEC 2012 to showcase the entire VioStor NVR series, including the 1 to 8-drive high performance VioStor NVR and the latest 12-bay VS-12100U-RP Pro VioStor NVR series. The new 12-bay VS-12100U-RP Pro series, available in 64, 56, 48...

Maxxess' eFusion will be displayed at stand D65 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2012 Visitors to stand D95 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2012, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 14th -17th May, will be able to see a demonstration of the latest version of Maxxess’ eFusion Event Management software and its connectivity to many of the industry’s third party security systems. eFusion is able to interfaces with  over forty video manufacturers, most intrusion panels such as Ademco...

Connexion2's new device will feature a camera function, to capture still-images and stream video during a ‘Red Alert’ Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award-winning Identicom lone worker device range will be unveiling the next generation Identicom on Stand Number 3/F32 at IFSEC International 2012. Identicom is the UK’s most widely used, dedicated lone worker device with over 100,000 devices shipped since its launch in 2004...

The EyeSec Zoom 225 has a zoom lens ranging from 25 to 225mm and provides a human detection range of over 5km Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has announced that it will introduce the long-range EyeSec Zoom 225 as the latest addition to its advanced line of thermal security cameras at IFSEC 2012. With this launch, Opgal becomes the first camera manuf...

HID Global will showcase products and services that are popular for banking industry and government applications HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase the latest advances and broad portfolio of secure identity solutions for creating, using and managing secure identity at the region’s largest event for banks, retail, telcos and government during next week’s Cards Middle East 2012 co...

Sponsors, exhibitors and supporting organisations presented their products and services to security professionals ASIS International has held its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 15-17 April 2012 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, UK. The event gathered a record attendance of 501 senior security professionals from 46 countries. Delegates were welcomed on 16 April by London Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM. The event c...

CNL Software works with cities to provide PSIM solutions that integrate citywide surveillance operations CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, as chosen by major Cities around the globe, at the Secured Cities conference in Chicago on 19th-20th April 2012. CNL Software works with Cities including Washington D.C., Atlanta, GA and Manchester,...

HID and ASSA ABLOY will demonstrate its technologies, products, solutions in Stand C50 in Hall 4 HID Global and its parent company ASSA ABLOY, trusted leaders in solutions for the delivery of secure identity and door opening solutions will jointly showcase their world-class products and solutions for migrating to higher security physical access control at the IFSEC International exhibition Birmingham, UK from 14 - 17 May. The two companies continue their commitment to technol...

DVTEL will display its latest Meridian, TruWitness Quasar IP camera series at Hall 4, Stand E20 DVTEL, Inc., IP video surveillance technology innovator, will showcase its latest technologies at IFSEC 2012, being held May 14-17 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. Exhibition attendees can view DVTEL’s new entry-level Meridian Integrated Network Video Recorder (NVR), the award-winning TruWitness mobile video application and the Quasar IP camera series at Ha...