Surveillance & Security News for May 2014

Panasonic has introduced a software extension which enhances the functionality of its existing WV-ASM200 security management system. The Panasonic visibility enhancement software (WV-ASE205) uses three technologies to improve surveillance in poor light, harsh weather and low illumination, to add further value to a user’s surveillance system. Spatial tonal correction adjusts brightness and contrast for each target area, meaning images previously lost in shadow are visible. Snow and rainfa...

Y-cam, makers of innovative Wi-Fi video cameras and cloud platform technology, has recently announced the launch of HomeMonitor HD Pro; the only weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera on the market built to bring affordable high definition security to the modern connected home. Following on from its successful predecessor, Y-cam have incorporated new features based on the feedback from their rapidly growing customer base that sees the HomeMonitor HD Pro model offer a number of improved feature...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, has announced the latest Linux-based megapixel RAID recorders, the NVR3000 series, for entry to middle-level professional surveillance markets. Operated on the embedded platform, the new NVR3000 series has combined the advantages of the standalone and PC-based solutions, providing users a simple, affordable yet professional solution for the increasing demands of megapixel surveillance in SMB, retails, hospitality, and intelligent building. Bas...

Dahua Full HD TV Box fulfils all functions of a home security system Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that home security Full-HD TV box was awarded of its design by Red Dot Award. Red Dot is one of world’s prestigious and professional design award and attracts nearly 2,000 entries each year, the final winner was evaluated by the international jury including 40...

According to IHS’s 2014 report on access control, the Middle East and African regions are forecast to be worth about $180 million in 2014 The EMEA region continued to make strides toward recovery in 2013 and is expected to see moderate growth from 2014 through 2015 for traditional electronic access control. For traditional access control, IHS has estimated growth of about 3.1%in 2014. When including electronic locks (mechatronic, digital cylinder and electromechanical),...

BCDVideo recently released its EVO Series of low-cost, high-performance Network Video Recorders. These appliances ship pre-loaded with a choice of Axis Camera Station, Milestone XProtect, or OnSSI Ocularis licenses. Each EVO appliance offers a turnkey NVR solution to the security integrator and include an Intel Xeon processor, BCDVideo’s SMARTconnect and SMARTvms technologies, lifetime telephone support, as well as a three-year worldwide on-site warranty. The EVO10 is an Ultra Small Form...

Vimpex has grown from a small UK-based distributor, to a pan-European organisation with various subsidiaries Vimpex Limited, the specialist supplier of fire detection & alarm (FD&A) and fire and rescue equipment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In those 20 years, Vimpex has grown from a small UK-based distributor, to a pan-European organisation with subsidiaries in The Netherlands and Sweden and now represents some of the world’s best known brands. It is rec...

This year’s Counter Terror Expo saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013 Counter Terror Expo 2014, held on 29th and 30th April at Olympia London, proved to be as successful as ever, attended by some 8,691 industry leaders and delegations from across the world. Firmly established as the leading international event of its kind, this year’s show – the 6th edition – saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013. As one visitor commented,...

ACTviquest is the entry-level product, aimed at plug-and-play simplicity and ease of use ACT, the Dublin based security-technology company, are launching ACTviquest, their newly-developed integrated video management and access control security platform. The system is designed for all levels of security risk with ACTviquest scaling according to the size of the application. Alongside ACT’s ACTenterprise access control engine, the video management is also paired with l...

TDSi will demonstrate its new range of readers and latest version of EXgarde PRO 4.3 at IFSEC 2014 Integrated security solutions manufacturer, TDSi, will be introducing visitors to the benefits of truly integrated security systems on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2014, which is taking place at its new venue at the ExCel London from 17th to 19th June 2014. The company will also be talking about how its channel partner programme can help partners to grow their business, off...

The PROTECTOR Award for security technology is an annual contest conducted by I.G.T. publishing house Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 2-Megapixel 1080p Water-proof HDCVI IR-Bullet camera DH-HAC-HFW2200E was named finalist for the Best of Camera PROTECTOR Award 2014. PROTECTOR Award for security technology is an annual contest conducted by I.G.T. publishing...

We don’t usually write about cybersecurity on this site, but it’s obviously part of the bigger picture. Always looking to learn more, last week I logged onto the GovDefenders Cybersecurity Virtual Event, sponsored by DLT Solutions, a technology reseller to the public sector. There were several interesting “sessions” during the day – I managed to “tune in” a couple of times off and on. Listening to one session in particular reminded me of how much the ph...

OnSSI has released a new software module that integrates OnSSI’s Ocularis video-centric PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) with version v2.20 of Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. The integration enables customers to utilise two combined best-of-breed solutions: Ocularis for IP video and C•CURE 9000 for access control. The revised and updated integration with OnSSI enhances the C•CURE 9000 event management capabilities by r...

Zwipe’s on-card authentication gives the ability to upgrade access control systems to biometrics overnight Zwipe recently announced that its new biometric card was named the winner of the first annual American SESAMES Award at the CARTES Secure Connexions Show Dinner held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas last evening. The American SESAMES Awards competition rewards the best technological innovations that span the entire identification sector of smart cards, digital secur...

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the Illustra 610 compact IP mini-bullet camera, an ideal video solution for small to mid-size businesses in need of reliable, affordable outdoor surveillance. The Illustra 610 compact IP mini-bullet camera provides exceptional video quality within a small framework, making it appropriate for indoor or outdoor active surveillance situations where the camera needs to blend into the environment. With 1080p resolutio...

The new MatrixHCE includes software security will defend against any attacks in the hostile mobile environment INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced at CARTES America the launch of a white-label Android application for Host Card Emulation (HCE) based payments. The new MatrixHCE product enables mobile payment application providers to accelerate time to market by using the pre-validated HCE payment functionali...

The EVVA ICS (Inner Code System) locking system will make sure that the building is safe and secure The Federal School Centre in St. Veit built in 1984 was comprehensively renovated and restructured. The measures were completed in 2012. Today, the school centre is equipped with the very latest state-of-the-art technology. During the course of the restructuring measures, the entire centre was equipped with the EVVA ICS locking system. The experienced EVVA partner, Gabi Köp...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently launches the compact and competitively priced AXIS M3027-PVE, a 5-megapixel fixed dome that offers a 360° or 180° overview of wide areas. The IK10 vandal resistant, day/night network camera is designed for indoor as well as outdoor use. Examples of suitable installations are inside or outside hotels, boutiques, restaurants and offices. “With the introduction of AXIS M3027-PVE, we further strengthen our...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimised UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

Traka and Abloy UK's new London showroom, located at the Building Centre in the heart of the city, attracted a number of visitors when it was launched early this week. Amongst these visitors were end users, integrators and our very own SourceSecurity.com team. Standing proud alongside an array of stands promoting their innovations for the built environment, Abloy and Traka showcased a range of their compliant products in access controlled doors. At the launch event, which of...

ADATA will deliver attendees hands-on experience with live demos of its products and solutions ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, cordially invites all attendees to “Experience the Radiance of Technology” at COMPUTEX 2014 in Nangang Exhibition Hall booth number J0606. Attendees to ADATA's booth will be able to receive a hands-on experience with ADATA's products and solutions, comple...

The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at the end of 2018 Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features like lighting and air conditioning are set for rapid growth in the coming years, with the installed base set to rise by a factor of eight from 2013 to 2018. The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at...

IndigoVision’s Control Center video management software gives total visibility of the loading areas Challenge When Royal Shell, Royal Vopak and Greenergy founded Thames Oilport from the purchase of the Croyton refinery complex, they immediately instigated a project to convert the site into a fuel import, blending and distribution facility. Once this project is completed, the new facility will permit sea-going tankers to berth alongside the jetties to offload petrole...

SALTO provided a stand-alone networked locking solution for 80 doors After some difficult times, the Australian economy is slowly recovering and prospects for continued improvement look hopeful as more businesses’ report an upturn in demand for goods and services in this, the fourth most expensive county in the world in which to live. This is good news for the business community, especially those engaged in commercial property as the demand for office space means ne...

Exertis Micro-P’s is the ideal business partner to help Samsung promote its video surveillance solutions to the IT channel Exertis Micro-P, one of the UK’s leading distributors within the IT channel, has been appointed a distributor for the complete range of Samsung Techwin’s IP network based video surveillance solutions. “Exertis Micro-P’s expertise and reputation for providing outstanding customer service makes it  the ideal business partn...

Clark will oversee business operations to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market Effective January 1, 2014, Jessica L. Clark was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of STS360, a market leader in integrated security services. In this position, Clark oversees business operations in an executive management role to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market. When art student Jessica L. Clark began her career, she said she “ne...

Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for the integration of more of the company’s Internet protocol (IP) cameras with the Lenel Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.0, as well as certification for additional recording solutions with the OnGuard® access control system v6.6. This expanded certification supports viewing live and recorded video from Bosch IP cameras using Lenel NVR systems, and display of video and Intelligent Video Analysis...

Excel's Fantasy Football game allows people to pick their own ‘dream team’ made up of World Cup players Excel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider, has launched a fantasy football game to commemorate the forthcoming World Cup that takes place in Brazil in June 2014. Excel is inviting customers and people in the industry to sign up to the game which allows them to pick their own ‘dream team’ made up of any of the...

CEM’s AC2000 provides Sur Independent Power Plant with a suite of essential client and browser based applications CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has recently announced that the industry leading AC2000 security management system has been installed in the Sur Independent Power Plant (IPP), Oman. The system was installed by CEM Approved Reseller Majees Technical Services LLC. The gas and oil -fired Sur Independent Power Plant (IPP) wi...

SecurityGear is equipped with some exciting new products and traditional best sellers UK smart security products supplier, Interconnective Limited (Interconnective) has announced that it is relaunching its updated products website SecurityGear with some exciting new products and traditional best sellers. The website now has 200 security products to select from. Bobby Logue, the MD of Interconnective Limited commented; "We have taken a decision recently to move non-core produc...