Surveillance & Security News for May 2014

IndigoVision’s IP encoders have allowed the Flames to upgrade to IP while retaining their 80 existing analogue cameras National Hockey League (NHL) team and previous winners of the Stanley Cup, the Calgary Flames have chosen IndigoVision’s solution to upgrade their existing security system at the Scotiabank Saddledome. IndigoVision’s IP encoders have allowed the Flames to upgrade to IP while retaining their 80 existing analogue cameras. This cost-effective m...

When the name San Francisco is mentioned, most people think of the Golden Gate Bridge or perhaps the city’s famous cable cars. In the medical/educational community, the name San Francisco almost immediately brings to mind the University. Unique in its mission for focusing only on graduate school, hospitals and research, the University of California, San Francisco is recognised both nationally and internationally as a top tier institution. Its hospitals are ranked in the country’s top...

The education sector has become an important vertical market for the security industry. With recent high-profile cases of security issues in some schools, it is a market that looks set to become even more security focused. Many educational establishments are looking more closely than ever at the security of their facilities, to protect people, property and assets from unwarranted attention or attacks. Because of these concerns, current estimates value the access control market for education in t...

We keep hearing about the “Internet of Things” (IoT) and wondering how it will impact the physical security industry. It turns out the Federal government is working now to direct development and testing of such systems with an eye toward a variety of future applications. The U.S. government calls such technology “Cyber-Physical Systems” (CPS) and is looking for ways they can be used to improve safety, sustainability, efficiency, mobility and the overall quality of life....

Airbus Defence and Space will examine the feasibility of using latest radar technology for better air traffic management The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the UK's specialist aviation regulator, has awarded a study to Airbus Defence and Space to examine the feasibility of using the latest radar technology for better air traffic management. Conventional radar uses a rotating antenna to sweep the sky, actively sending out radio pulses and detecting those which are reflected b...

Winsted representatives will be on-hand throughout IFSEC to discuss customer-specific requirements Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East will be launching their latest in innovative designed workstations with the new dual sit/stand ‘Horizon’ console at IFSEC on Stand F1350. Changing positions throughout the day has been long proven to help minimise physical stress and fatigue improving focus, mood and productivity. Winsted&rs...

Green Gate installed two O&O ‘up and down’ car-park barriers at the main entrances Kent based company, Green Gate Access Systems, has installed the UK’s very first solar O&O barriers at Warwick Hospital. The hospital facilities team contacted Managing Director Neil Sampson last year, to discuss how to enable parking closer to the site for their 300 plus auxiliary nurses and key workers, to speed their arrival on shift. Warwick Hospital had already acq...

IndigoVision’s solution allows the power station to transmit footage to a remote control room at ultra-low bandwidth Ningxia Zhongwei Tianjingshan has chosen to deploy four of IndigoVision’s NVR-AS 3000s and a total of 80 encoders as part of their new security system. IndigoVision’s solution was chosen for its advanced H.264 compression technology, which allows the power station to transmit footage to a remote control room at ultra-low bandwidth. Anothe...

To celebrate the expansion, AxxonSoft held a seminar with partners Hikvision and Honeywell AxxonSoft, a leading developer of video management software and physical security information management platforms, is proud to announce the opening of an office in Casablanca, Morocco. The new office in Morocco's most populous city is only the latest step in the company's long-term expansion in the country. Ever-growing opportunities on the North Africa market also played a significant...

Nick will support Platinum and Gold partners to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations Integrated security manufacturer TDSi, announces it has appointed Nick Bartlett as its Regional Account Manager – North, in the UK. A key part of Nick’s role will be to support Platinum and Gold partners in successful tenders to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations. Whilst being mobile, to be available to customers throughout the Midlands, North...

IndigoVision will be showcasing its Ultra 5k Fixed Camera at booth L23 IFSEC South Africa 2014 will be showcasing the optimum solutions for your fire and security needs, offering you have access to the largest and most comprehensive range of fire and security solutions all under one roof. Visit IndigoVision at booth L23 to see the Ultra 5k Fixed Camera, the first ultra-high resolution security camera to deliver outstanding image detail and video performance, in all lighting c...

With its official release, Ocularis 4.0 from OnSSI delivers innovative capabilities that change the rules for system design, implementation, operation and scalability. Ocularis 4.0 provides new benchmarks in VMS performance and efficiency with a truly open platform that enables higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration with industry leading video and access solutions. Powerful new capabilities provided by Ocularis 4.0 include: New Access Control framework s...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of Device Networking and Industrial Communication products and is proud to introduce its first-ever long distance Point-to-Point Preconfigured Wireless Outdoor Bridge called the APX-120N5. Antaira Technologies’ new Point-to-Point Preconfigured (in a Pair of Units) Wireless Outdoor Bridge is IP67 and has a frequency range with IEEE 802.11a/n standard; and is a powered device (PD) with IEEE 802.3af compliant. Each unit consumes 7.5W o...

Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards will capture and display content on PSCo's impressive curved video wall At the 2014 NEC Solutions Showcase (May 14-15, The Velodrome, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London), Matrox® Graphics Inc.will collaborate with leading AV-industry suppliers to present integrated digital signage, video display wall and AV-over-IP solutions for a variety of applications. Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller b...

ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, announces the launch of XPG and Premier Pro series SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) memory cards. Compared to the UHS-I U1, write speeds are increased by 750% and 500%, respectively. Both series are designed to support the latest UHS-I U3 specifications, enabling the cards to capture professional grade high-quality images as well as smoothly transfer large files without any time gap...

Zwipe will help the Alliance in providing industry programmes to ensure successful worldwide adoption of specifications Zwipe recently announced that it has joined the FIDO Alliance, which was created in 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among authentication devices. The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance’s mission is change the nature of online authentication by developing technical specifications that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanis...

Visitors to IFSEC 2014 will have the opportunity to attend free educational sessions by Richard Beckley Tavcom has announced that ‘Integration’ will be the central theme of the programme of lectures to be hosted in the Tavcom Training Theatre at IFSEC International 2014. With the market for integrated security solutions expected to continue to grow dramatically over the coming years, visitors to IFSEC International 2014 will have the opportunity to attend free edu...

IHS also expects that open standards will begin to take shape for the access control industry in 2014 The electronic access control industry saw many changes in 2013 and the next 12 months should be no different. According to IHS Technology, the access control industry could begin to see rapid changes in the short to medium term. In an historically slow moving market (compared with video surveillance) the access control market has seen many new entrants, such as Axis, as well...

Matrix will showcase its new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Controllers at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC South Africa. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution. Here, at this event the main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Cont...

The solution includes two servers, several remote workstations for operators, and 165 IP video cameras AxxonSoft is active like never before in expanding the customer base of its surveillance products in Africa, including in West Africa. Recently a security system powered by the Axxon Intellect PSIM software platform was installed at Eko Hotel & Suites in Nigeria. Eko Hotel & Suites is a popular accommodation site for guests and tourists in Lagos, with a population of...

“Lifestyle services” become the norm with home security: One of the trends driving growth in the home security market is the concept of “lifestyle services”.  Home security systems today can offer new benefits and features that go beyond protection to also encompass convenience. All the home security companies are now embracing ways they can expand system functionality to enhance their customer’s safety as well as lifestyle. Examples include the ability to lock...

PoE has redefined how security professionals design and deploy systems The migration from analogue infrastructure to networked systems continues to gain traction at a rapid pace given all the inherent benefits networked technology provides for video surveillance and security applications. However, there are costs involved and they can be significant, especially if the move to networked infrastructure requires the removal of existing wiring and the installation of new Ethernet...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks & Keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's Quality Assurance Department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities i...

Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on Thursday May 15 INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Reid D. Holmes, VP Business Development of Payment at INSIDE Secure, will hold a session during CARTES America, May 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on...

Honeywell’s CSS program allows Netpower to improve services and provide customers with the latest technologies Honeywell recently welcomed Netpower, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Torrance, Calif.-based company provides access control, surveillance and security systems – as well as other low-voltage services, including major data cabling with copper or fibre optics – to customers in southern California: Irvine...

Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored webinar, “The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Systems" Napco Security Technologies, Inc., is proud to announce the recent promotion of Brandt Phillips, who began with the company as its mid-central regional sales manager, to Commercial Fire & Security Director of Sales for the country. On May 15th, Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored ESX-hosted webinar, entitled "The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Syste...

PureTech Systems Inc., specialising in geospatial video management and video analytics software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv wide area surveillance solution with FLIR's SA180 ThermoVision® thermal imager. The integration brings together PureTech's geospatial user interface with FLIR's line of panoramic view thermal imagers. The combination allows for display and control of the FLIR SA180, which boast views of 180°. In addition to features like digital zoom, th...

Sony will also demonstrate its 4K technology, a resolution four times higher than full HD, at IFSEC 2014 Ahead of IFSEC 2014, Sony has announced it will showcase its full range of video security solutions across transport, retail, banking and city surveillance applications, as well as confirming some new additions to its product portfolio. Emphasising its commitment to redefining image clarity standards for the security industry, Sony will also be exploring the future of vide...

Airlive will showcase its Smart Focus IP Camera and its Fisheye lens camera at Computex 2014 AirLive, one of the most advanced international IP Surveillance Networking products and solutions provider is announced its participation at Computex 2014 (Taipei, Taiwan World Trade Center Hall 1, C0406). AirLive will showcase its latest Surveillance Networking Solutions innovation products, Live Demo on Objecting by IVS IPCam, Smart Focus IPCam, Speed Dome IPCam, and 5, 3, 2 Me...

 Khalij Hospital commissioned Pooya Fara Negar (PFN), VIVOTEK’s local distributor, to install a security network Background: patient safety and medical quality are top priority  To ensure patient safety and optimise medical quality, a reliable surveillance system is critical for hospitals, especially for those located in highly populated areas. Bushehr is the capital of Bushehr Province, which is located in southeastern Iran. With a population of over 200,000...