Surveillance & Security News for May 2013

The newly instituted SER Award aims to highlight the important role of Swedish electrical and computer engineers Axis’ network camera is the winner of the SER Award 2013, a newly created engineering award by the Swedish Electrical and Computer Engineers National Association (SER). The award was presented to the team that developed the world’s first network camera at Axis in 1996 – Carl-Axel Alm, Gunnar Dahlgren, Martin Gren, Per Kannermark and Stefan Lundberg...

This camera is designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, and private residences Recently at IFSEC 2013, Sony introduced a small and affordable wireless camera, the SNC-CX600W, designed specifically for small businesses, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and private residences. Sony is demonstrating its intention to innovate within the video security market and cater for new audiences with this latest addition to the range. The SNC-CX600W camera comes w...

BSIA's lone worker guide includes information on best practice, employers’ legal obligations and relevant British Standards Demand for lone worker protection services by the UK’s transport sector is set to increase this year as employees face continued risk from physical violence, armed robbery and verbal threats, research carried out by the newly-launched Lone Worker Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed. More than six million p...

With Traka, ASG now has seamless integration with their access control system for data centre end users For security solutions providers all over the world, the list of pain points for end users is continually evolving, especially for companies with a variety of different assets to protect. For those who work with data centre protection, security standards are heightened. Some of the major hurdles end users and companies face in security today, specifically with data centr...

Traka asset management solutions helped police to control keys and manage access to equipment Just as Police Forces across the country take pride in serving their communities, so too Traka takes pride in serving the Police with asset management solutions that can control keys and access to everything from police vehicles to lockers; used for managing access to equipment such as radio terminals, gas, breathalysers, dragon lights and even firearms. Here we look at how these int...

Traka’s system offers controlled access to hospital keys by swipe card  The NHS in Leicester has become one of the latest healthcare trusts to install a Traka system to manage its key security. Glenfield Hospital, one of three sites in the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, has invested in two Traka L-Series (180 key) cabinets to replace its previous system. Located on the edge of Leicester, Glenfield is a specialist Heart and Chest hospital, employing ov...

Guildford BC uses an independent Fleet Management system and a separate Fuel Management system “It’s about risk management. We accept that occasionally accidents do happen.” says Mick Tuffs, Fleet Administrator, at Guildford Borough Council. “Even our best drivers will occasionally clip a wall, gate post or a wing mirror – it is almost inevitable from time to time. But, we need every driver to understand that now they can be identified with Traka...

The solution also offers a broad portfolio of access readers and terminals CIVINTEC exhibited at IFSEC 2013 from May 13-16, 2013 at the NEC Birmingham earlier last week. It gave live demonstrations on its unique Intelligent Access Control Solution combined RFID Mifare DESFire with NFC smart phone and Biometric technology for a variety of security and safety applications such as time attendance, visitor management, including membership to track and auto control staff’s wo...

Albert Heijn supermarket features sixteen DirectIP HD cameras with 32-channel NVR Albert Heijn Veldhoven, part of the Ahold group of international supermarkets, has rolled out DirectIP to reduce and prevent shrinkage while improving the overall retail experience. Like many retailers, Albert Heijn Veldhoven wanted to use video surveillance and recording to limit the impact of shoplifting, deliver on their promise to prevent crime and improve the shopping experience for customer...

The contract is aimed at protecting the parliamentary ICT environment against cyber attacks Cassidian, the security and defence arm of EADS, has been awarded a contract by the British Parliament for ICT (information communication technology) security provision aimed at protecting the parliamentary ICT environment against cyber attack. The contract was awarded at the beginning of April and will run initially for 3 years.  This is one of the first contracts awarded to an...

BSIA’s new Lone Worker Section was launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of The Suzy Lamplugh Trust The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launched its newest section of membership at IFSEC International (Wednesday 15th May 2013), in recognition of the growing market for Lone Worker protection products and services. Officially launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of personal safety charity, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the BSIA’s Lone Worker Section represents comp...

Dallmeier's Panomera multifocal sensor system was installed in a cascade arrangement to deliver a panoramic overview of the site Noted for its size and professional chicanes, the ProKart Raceland Karting Circuit at Wackersdorf is a regular venue in the calendar of international karting championship races. The latest such event, the FIA-CIK European Championship for the KZ class, was held here from 17 to 20 May 2013. Surveillance for the event was provided by the Panomera multi...

AirLive's Face Recognition & Detection IVS IPCam, Speed Dome and FishEye IPCam will be showcased at Computex 2013 AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider has announced its participation at Computex 2013 (Taipei, Taiwan World Trade Center Hall 1, Booth: A0618). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions, and innovative products: Face Recognition & Detection IVS IPCam, Speed Dome,...

Traka's key management system enables to issue keys 24/7 with full audit control Safety is paramount, you can have as many awards and certificates on the wall as you like, but unless you can back them up in practice it means nothing – Traka provides us with a system that enables safety processes to be rigorously put into practice. Steve Cash, Outage coordinator, whose role is quality assurance, is the Station Safety Rep. Steve goes on to say, “We have found that o...

Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, recently expanded its low-light camera portfolio with the unveil of a new series of state-of-the-art surveillance cameras – the DS-2CD855-EI3 2MP IR Bullet Camera and the DS-2CD855-EI5 2MP IR Bullet Camera – which are specifically designed as the perfect low-light, night-time, and completely dark monitoring solution, featuring IR range of 30m and 50m respectively. This series is engineered to provide smooth,...

Mobotix AG has launched three new camera models with higher frame rate, better light sensitivity, better zoom capability utilising 5 Megapixel technology. The new camera models S15, D15, and V15 are developed from the already successful predecessor series. By using 5 Megapixel sensors in these new camera models, the users will be able to experience clear advantages. "The most visible changes that we have made for the users are that they will experience a clearly better light sensitivity in low...

Osage Casinos decided to implement five Traka systems, including four L-Series key cabinets Reporting and uniform key system procedures for streamlined casino operations Casinos all over the world face a variety of challenges and difficulties, with regards to reporting, processes and key system procedures. For a casino to maintain successful operations in the midst of securing large sums of money and other assets, accountability of keys is absolutely critical. Whether it's...

VIVOTEK’s IP8371E guarantees extra-smooth video quality and saves bandwidth and storage VIVOTEK is honoured to announce that it has won the Camera Excellence Award at Secutech Taipei 2013 for the past three consecutive years. This year, the award was bestowed on the new IP8371E 3.1-Megapixel Bullet Camera, complete with brand-new features such as Smart Streaming. Secutech Taipei, an annual international security expo promoting global security solutions, is held each yea...

VIVOTEK held the second party in Birmingham, especially for partners who attended IFSEC 2013 VIVOTEK, at the evening of May 14, hosted the 2nd VPP (VIVOTEK Partners’ Party) of the year at the fantastic restaurant “BANK” in Birmingham, UK. More than a hundred of clients and partners joined the feast and had great fun with VIVOTEK. During Secutech Taipei, VIVOTEK has held the first partners’ party for global partners. By following the end of the first pa...

The certification applies to plastic cards, ID badges, ePassport datapages and chip cards including RFID HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its card manufacturing operation in Rastede, Germany has earned the Security Management System for Secure Printing certification from Intergraf, the leading global standards body for the security printing industry. The certification validates the achievement of a strict security standard for securit...

CSUCI chose Traka for its robust and durable products and ability to integrate with CSUCI's smart card systems Ensuring students and assets are protected around the clock with Traka's advanced key management systems. Colleges and other educational facilities all over the world face unique challenges when it comes to key management and asset protection. Campuses of all sizes combine a number of valuable assets under their watch, including multiple facilities, thousands of stud...

Darren has over 15 years of experience in industrial sales and sales management Digital camera specialist Basler, one of the world’s largest producers of digital cameras for industrial and security applications, has appointed Darren Burleson as a new Director of Sales for Basler, Inc. Darren will be responsible for Basler's camera customers in North and South America. The entire Basler, Inc sales and support team will report to Darren in his new role. Darren has over 15...

Baroness Henig has over six years of expertise from the Security Industry Authority The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Baroness Ruth Henig as the Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change. Working alongside the BSIA’s leadership, the former SIA Chairman will support the Association’s active public affairs programme to represent the interests of the BSIA and its members in Parliament, and also a...

Hikvision showcased HD IP, HD analogue, HD central monitoring and HiWatch solutions at this year's IFSEC Hikvision has showcased an impressive line-up of solutions at IFSEC 2013 for a variety of different industries and applications, such as HD IP solutions, HD analogue solutions, HD central monitoring solutions and HiWatch solutions specially designed for SME. Along with these, Hikvision also gave the opportunity to experience its advanced technologies, such as EXIR- innovati...

The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its secure ID card printing technology Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with Law Enforcement ID, based in Orange, California. The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its cutting-edge secure ID card printing te...

The Gallagher PIV solution delivers a single management platform GovSec Conference and Exhibition, Washington D.C: Gallagher the global manufacturer of integrated physical access control and perimeter protection systems, announces that its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) solution has won the platinum award in the access control category of the prestigious Govies awards. The Govies honor outstanding security products for federal, state, tribal and local governments. This...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced a new Pay-by-Plate Sync feature for AutoVu, its license plate recognition (LPR) system of Security Center, the Company’s unified security platform. The AutoVu Pay-by-Plate Sync feature allows users to easily consolidate multiple third-party systems into a single parking solution. With this latest version of AutoVu, Genetec brings the benefits of an o...

The webinar is part of Linear's ongoing education series designed to help dealers enhance their marketing Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announces its fifth dealer-focused interactive webinar, Social Media Research Tools and Strategies, taking place Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST. Interested participants can sign up by visiting www.linearcorp.com/dealertraining. The free web...

The Avigilon HDSM enables police officers and chief of police to manage their surveillance system from their desktops Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the Pittsboro Police Department (PPD) in Pittsboro, Indiana has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to monitor key areas across town to reduce the threat of criminal mischief, vandalism and boost community safety. “We have...

Mul-T-Lock highlights its all-in-one Smartair access control solution at IFSEC 2013 Mul-T-Lock presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Abloy, Traka and effeff....