Surveillance & Security News for May 2015

Vicon has provided the CCTV hardware including 240 dome cameras According to Centre Manager George Reader, since opening the shopping centre has been a huge success with customers flocking from all over South Glasgow to enjoy the shopping facilities. “Along with that success comes a responsibility to ensure that all our visitors, as well as the people who work in the shops and restaurants are kept safe. We therefore wanted to equip our security management team with the v...

The Kollector Digital Recorder is designed as a product that can record 16 videos on the internal hard drive When Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas and New Mexico decided to take a step up from their old VCRs, they were looking for something really special. “The equipment we had was completely outdated and we needed an upgrade,” says James Terry, supervisor, security, Illinois division. “Our equipment was useless for what we needed it for. We wanted...

Up to four Vicon SurveyorVFT 23x day/night camera domes are mounted atop a 26 foot telescoping tower Wanco, Inc, a top manufacturer of highway and traffic control products, has chosen Vicon Industries Inc. to provide cameras for Wanco’s new portable surveillance units. These compact, self-contained units provide a convenient and rapidly deployable solution for temporary remote surveillance needs at construction sites, outdoor events and other locations where there is a t...

Megapixel and panoramic camera manufacturers have been predicting the demise of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ cameras) for several years now. They contend that PTZs can be replaced by the higher resolutions of newer cameras, coupled with their ability to “zoom” in digitally on a specific area of an image and show sufficient detail. New panoramic cameras also capture everything in a wider field of view, while a PTZ camera runs a risk of missing important action because it is pointed in the wrong...

ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the selection of JFC Solutions, a top manufacturer’s representative firm to represent them in Canada.  ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board to increase its penetration into the Canadian market. For over 18 years, JFC Solutions has represented high profile manufacturers suc...

The bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept. 30, the bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism to ensure compliance with fair trade practices required of Sub-Saharan countries...

ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC introduces the new CHERRY family of smart card readers, with a choice of contact, contactless and dual interface models. The JT-0100WB-2 (contact), JT-0200WB-2 (contactless) and the JT-0300WB-2 (dual interface) models offer durable and practical transparent solutions for any smart card reader requirement. Easy operation These new Class 1 terminal smart card readers use bidirectional communication for both contact and contactless smart cards. All mode...

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia and private company collaboration The Subco...

The Awards honours its EMEA business partners for their high levels of sales and significant project wins in their respective regions CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 CEM Business Partner of the Year Awards, EMEA. Securitas received the CEM Business Partner of the Year award for their success in Europe, LMG for UK & Ireland, Majees Technical Services LLC for Middle East, and Afrisec Group f...

Safecontractor recognises high standards in safety management amongst UK contractors Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Dallmeier is one of the world leading providers of products for network-based video surveillance solutions. With Panomera®, IP cameras, recording servers, intelligent video analysis and software, Dallmeier offers complete systems and...

The Magicard Helix can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process Visitors to IFSEC International 2015 will be among the first in Europe to see a preview of the new Magicard Helix re-transfer ID card printer with built-in visual security. Magicard Helix featuring HoloKoteTM The Magicard Helix is the world’s first re-transfer printer which can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process. Using an evo...

Event offers practical & theory sessions by teams working inside leading European organisations SANS has announced the speakers and agenda for the upcoming European Security Awareness Summit in London this July offering a blend of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by teams working inside leading European organisations. “We have taken a different approach this year to increase the level of peer discussion by theming our groups around different subject...

App tracks employee’s location via GPS & alerts their manager if they do not check-in within specified time Independent IT, telecommunications and electrical service provider i-Systems has rolled out innovative lone worker security app, StaySafe Business. The app, which tracks an employee’s location via GPS and alerts their manager if they do not check-in safely within a specified time, will be used to ensure that i-Systems engineers are safe when working...

PERCo has designed the new model of electromechanical swing gate, an economical access control solution for pedestrian flow management. WHD-05 swing gate presents a solution for indoor applications that require free access in one direction and banned access in the other. The product elegant design fits in the interiors of shopping malls and exhibition centres, airports and other passenger terminals. The swing gate can be supplied with two types of swing panel length: 650 mm 900 mm WHD-0...

Halo and Halo WX, the world’s safest and smartest smoke alarms, are available from Halo Smart Labs. Halo is an industry-first combination of sensor technology for flash fires, smoldering fires and carbon monoxide in a single device. It has been designed to offer better protection than any other smoke alarm at a price that is affordable to a majority of homeowners. Halo will be available beginning at $60. Features and benefits Halo WX is the only smoke alarm to combine all of the features...

Total revenues were $14.9 million, a decrease of 11% from $16.9 million due to a decrease in identity sales Identiv, Inc., recently announced financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015. For the first quarter, total revenues were $14.9 million, GAAP gross profit margin was 41% and adjusted EBITDA was $(1.9) million. Future Plans “During the first quarter, we continued to tune and focus our business operations, which resulted in strong sales in our premises and...

The stand to demonstrate how access control, intruder and fire alarms can all be used to trigger Redvision PTZ dome cameras Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop™ rapid deployment systems, will have staff present and products displayed on the Maxxess stand E700 at IFSEC 2015. Redvision's X-SERIES operates with eFusion The Redvision X-SERIES™ RVX-IP30 rugged dome cameras are shown operating with eFusion™...

Matrix COSEC Access Control is flexible and scalable solution to meet access control requirement of all organisations irrespective of its size, layout, locations and timings. It allows controlling access on three simultaneous dimensions – user, zone and time by answering the three fundamental questions about who, where and when. Key features For enterprises, SME and SOHO 10 to 1 million users 1 to 65,000 entry points Multiple credentials Biometric: palm vein, fingerprint RFI...

Annual report & supporting resolution documentation will be available at Axis' head office The Board of Directors withdraws the dividend proposal in the light of the new ownership structure. Instead, the Board of Directors proposes that no dividend is paid for the financial year 2014 and that the company’s results are carried forward. Notice of Annual General Meeting Axis AB (public) is holding its Annual General Meeting at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015, a...

Attendees will learn about 4 key sources of IT data & how to use it beyond IT to deliver insight ExtraHop, the global leader in real-time wire data analytics for IT intelligence and business operations, announced that SVP of Marketing and Business Development Erik Giesa will give a presentation during IP Expo Manchester on delivering real-time visibility for the digital enterprise with an IT Operations Analytics (ITOA) architecture. Session attendees will learn about...

SWOT evaluates a company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) in connection with a project Expanding into other countries with sales offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution centres can present a number of security risks. SWOT analysis for security strategy Physical security technology can help to mitigate some of these risks. “The physical security technology used in international locations is similar to what we use here, but t...

Petrow began her career at Vector Security in  1982, and was appointed senior vice president  of the Central Stations and Information Services Group in 1997 Pamela J. Petrow, chief executive officer (CEO) of Vector Security Inc., Warrendale, Pa., has been appointed President of CSAA International, the industry’s leading, 65-year-old central station monitoring organisation. Petrow is the first woman in the organisation’s history to hold this top leadership...

ESX is designed to provide information and knowledge alarm companies can’t get at any other event For those of you who have been honky-tonking the last several years during the ESX Show, there’s a new game in town – as the annual educational, exhibits and networking event moves to Baltimore, Md., June 24 to 26, and the excitement of the Inner Harbor. Focused and futuristic Celebrating its eighth year, ESX focuses on peer-to-peer education and strategies &n...

Dantech has product reliability and manufactures an extensive range of power supplies and custom equipment Dantech Electronic Engineering, the manufacturer of specialist power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, has revealed incredible product reliability inherent to its range of popular 24VAC power supply products. Dantech upholds ethos Over the company’s 40 years of designing and building electronic equipment, Dantech has endeavoured to up...

Event explores innovation in management software that convergence between IT & security Organisers are delighted to be bringing new highlights for All-over-IP Expo 2015 to make sure global IP technology leaders expand their influence on the industry in Russia by networking, sharing knowledge, leveraging strategic partnerships and generating quality leads. Primary Sponsor: ITV | AxxonSoft – a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security m...

Axis will be showcasing a host of new technologies and innovations at the international security trade show Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market will be demonstrating how it is continuing to innovate and deliver cutting-edge IP video technologies for a smarter and safer world at this year’s IFSEC International. Key partners to join Axis Axis will be showcasing a host of new technologies and innovations at the international security tra...

There were a total of seven Vicon Kollector DVRs at three different venues At the 2005 All Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc. Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports teams’ venues, as well as some theaters and a food distribution service. At all of these venues, the...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the introduction of Illustra Edge, a complete high definition video system combining an IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software and SD storage into one, out-of-the-box solution. The new Illustra Edge product line provides everything needed to connect and auto-configure in minutes. Ideal for small installations Ideal for a small insta...

Easy does it is the watchword of the day, as industry suppliers make their products more intuitive A common theme emerging from physical security manufacturers is a focus on making installation, setup and integration as easy as possible for the installer. With technology moving at break-neck speeds and the Internet of Things promising seamless device connectivity, manufacturing are doing their best to help systems integrators succeed. Of course, the manufacturer benefits...

Buying security services can be a tricky business, and success requires a strategic approach involving multiple stakeholders and careful evaluation of proposals, including a scoring system that targets the most important criteria. “Buying security services is a special beast,” says George Councils, AlliedBarton’s vice president of strategic sourcing and acquisition integration. “Evaluation requires special considerations.” I listened in on a recent AlliedBarton web...