Surveillance & Security News for May 2014

“Our mission should be to avoid the unmanageable and manage the unavoidable.” I heard that sentence in a completely different context recently, but it seems to summarise well the mission of the security market. If a security professional can avoid the unmanageable, (by logic) he or she can manage whatever else happens (the rest). Avoiding the unmanageable involves using whatever deterrents or preventive measures (including various technologies) to keep things from happening that ca...

Alpro units have a shear holding force of 1,200kg and are securing doors on the main pavilion and indoor training facilities Shearlocks from Alpro Architectural Hardware are being used to secure the Three Hills Sports Park in Folkestone, Kent. The £7m park is a centre of sporting excellence providing national-standard facilities for hockey, cricket and netball. The Alpro units have a shear holding force of 1,200kg and are securing doors on the main pavilion and indoor t...

The quarter’s revenue reported at 18.3 million US dollars, an increase of 69.1% from the same period last year Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, recently announced a quarterly financial report highlighting that revenue in the first quarter had hit record highs. The quarter’s revenue reported at 18.3 million US dollars, an increase of 69.1% from the same period last year. Net profit jumped 169.4% from the last quarter and incr...

The full range of Milestone XProtect 2014 software will be showcased in live presentations at the Milestone booth E800 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is announcing the release of the Milestone XProtect 2014 VMS product suite for partners and customers. The XProtect 2014 product suite addresses the entire security market regardless of the size, complexity or location of the installation. The Milestone XProtect clients are a...

The partnership will allow users to control, view and record images captured by Grundig’s IP cameras via Wavestore’s VMS Wavestore has announced that its VMS (Video Management Software) is now able to support the Grundig video surveillance camera range. Following the establishment of a technology partnership, the Wavestore and Grundig technical teams have successfully worked closely together to achieve a high level of integration to allow users, via Wavestore&rsqu...

The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems will move its UK headquarters to new offices in Stockley Park, near Heathrow. The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space and will also be available to partners for customer engagement and training sessions. "Although our Gherkin of...

With experience in the surveillance industry, Da Silva Jr. will lead Aimetis in continued expansion in the Brazil region Aimetis recently announced the appointment of Sergio Dias da Silva Jr. as the company’s Regional Sales Manager – Brazil, located in São Paulo. Sergio will be responsible for all sales activities required to support the needs of this region’s expanding market. With extensive experience in the surveillance industry and outstanding sale...

Rick Love will be responsible for providing services to DMP-authorised dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Rick Love to the position of Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Mid-South Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales, growing existing businesses, and providing ongoing service to DMP-authorised dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, helping them to grow their businesses. “Rick&rs...

Genetec™, a leading provider of parking enforcement and unified IP security solutions recently announced a new partnership with MacKay Meters, a leading Canadian manufacturer of parking pay stations. Together, Genetec and MacKay will offer streamlined integration between the MacKay Guardian™ Multi Elite pay station and Genetec AutoVu, the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of the Genetec unified security platform, the Security Center. AutoVu is designed to automatical...

AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 and Enterprise Sentry™ integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announced that AlertEnterprise is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. As a Certified Partner, AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 of Enterprise Guardian™ and Enterprise Sentry™, int...

Traka, the key management specialist, can now integrate its systems with the Symmetry™ access control system from AMAG Technology. As a Certified Partner, the Traka32 software integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software. AMAG and Traka cooperatively tested and certified this integration. The integration allows the functionality of the Traka32 software to be managed through Symmetry. The access control platform can now include key management along with its existing...

CTA, the second largest public transportation system in the United States, provides nearly two million rides every day. Since 2005, Teleste has helped the CTA build an IP video transmission, management, recording and storage system that allows operators to view and control cameras during daily operations and to respond quickly in the case of any type of emergency.  As of today, the CTA system contains approximately 9600 cameras throughout the 146 station platforms, rail lines, garages, bri...

British Airways is using a smart proximity access control solution from SALTO Systems to provide advanced security management in the airline’s state-of-the-art passenger facility at Terminal 5 Heathrow. London Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest international airports and features modern state-of-the-art passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and servicing over 65 million passengers per year,...

Brivo Labs announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the way in the emerging Social Access Management market today announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report as one of the “Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management.” Brivo Labs was one of only three companies to be recognised in Gartner’s report as a “Cool Vendor in Identity and Access Management.” Each year, Gartne...

Raytec have expanded their flagship range of VARIO illuminators to include a new, all-in-one Infra-Red and White-Light solution - VARIO Hybrid. VARIO hybrid seamlessly combines Raytec’s latest Infra-Red and White-Light LED technology into a single unit for easy installation and increased functionality. VARIO Hybrid works in conjunction with external detectors or alarm inputs to provide event triggered lighting on demand and proactively deter crime. The Infra-Red can be used for general C...

The Helios IP Verso is a modular security intercom system, ideal for a wide range of corporate and public sector applications Leading European telecommunications and intercom solutions provider, 2N will be exhibiting at the IFSEC International show taking place at ExCel, London from 17-19 June. Distributed in the UK by CIE-Group, 2N provides an innovative range of IP-addressable audio, intercom and door entry systems for professional the AV, telecoms and security sectors. At t...

Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board. Former solicitor Reshma Sheikh has joined as director of business development, whilst operations manager and former army platoon sergeant Nathan Potter has been promoted to operations director. Reshma was previously a solicitor at Darbys Solicitors for five years, working at Eversheds...

Raytec’s VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting is deployed for high quality CCTV images at night VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting from Raytec has “exceeded expectations” as part of a high security IP CCTV system to protect an exclusive, multi-million dollar residential property in Unley Park, Adelaide, South Australia. Due to the size of the site, stretching over two roadways, a wireless Panasonic IP camera system was installed, but high quality, reliable lighting was ne...

Lenel will also highlight access-intrusion integration based on the Advisor Master panel range Lenel Systems International, a provider of integrated access and video solutions, will present Prism, its open Internet protocol (IP) video management solution (VMS), at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Prism is based on an advanced, intuitive and operator-friendly user interface and features OnGuard compatibility. Lenel is a part of UTC...

The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has increased its sales support for the European market with the addition of four new regional sales managers. The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth. “The addition of these four seasoned industry professionals i...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW8 wireless Ethernet link that is designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on a wireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the recently introduced NW series of environmentally hardened wireless Ethernet products. ComNet positions this product as a solution f...

Illustra HD dome cameras enhance the ability of loss prevention personnel to track individuals throughout the store Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company recently announced that Century 21, a high-fashion, low-price retailer with stores in New York and New Jersey, has chosen an end-to-end American Dynamics IP video surveillance solution as part of a unified loss prevention program for its newest store at...

The Chiron AoIP Platinum Association will encourage adoption of latest technology and help companies deliver benefits to end-users A specialist group for innovative alarm installers is being set up to boost the development of AoIP technology and to lead the way in delivering new benefits to alarm end-users. Europe’s AoIP signalling technology market leader, Chiron Security Communications, has established the Chiron AoIP Platinum Installer Association. The association m...

The University will receive VMS licenses, IP video surveillance cameras and video encoder Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – is awarding the fourth in a year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program to Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina. Queens University is the first college to be awarded the grant, joining three previous public K-12 school districts. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kind Gran...

Tracy will be responsible for supporting growth for Middle Atlantic through the addition of new products Mark Tracy has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President Strategic Business and Market Development for Middle Atlantic Products and the Commercial AV division of Legrand North America. Led by the Middle Atlantic brand, Legrand Commercial AV offers foundational infrastructure products to installing contractors, including Wiremold wire and cable management so...

WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, announces the release of a newly redesigned E-Series, including the introduction the WS-E4S Network Video Server. The E-Series, offering the WS-E2S (NVS), WS-E3S (NVS, HVS HDVS), and now, the WS-E4S (NVS), is the most scalable enterprise class of digital video surveillance solutions in the entire WavestoreUSA product line. The WS-E4S Network Video Server provides up to 96 TB...

BCDVideo’s connection to HP and line of servers and switches enhance PSA IP video appliance offering BCDVideo will be offering its full product line to PSA’s integrators. As HP’s Global OEM Partner for Video Storage, BCDVideo manufacturers Access Control Servers and IP Video Recorders, all including BCDVideo’s SMARTtechnology products, which allow worldwide remote management and restore on any system. BCDVideo also offers customised HP-branded Client Vi...

Local authorities, housing associations and other organisations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx.  The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards. Videx is currently the only SBD Door Entry &am...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a division of ComNet Communication Networks, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW8 wireless Ethernet link that is designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on a wireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the recently introduced NW series of environmentally hardened wireless Ethernet products. ComNet...

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. The company, clearly on to something, has broadened its scope to encompass the Android market, and is now reaching nearly 96 percent of mobile users worldwide. “Even though the OnVu360 App for iOS has been downloaded more than 25,000 times, we’v...