Surveillance & Security News for May 2015

Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi will continue to lead the engineering team Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that Danny Kam has resigned as its Executive Vice President of Engineering to pursue personal endeavours. Avigilon’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi, will continue to lead the enginee...

Pelco’s new video and information management software (VMS), VideoXpert™, delivers simple and logical operation, without compromising functionality. VideoXpert™ displays site events in real-time, enabling an immediate and appropriate operator response. Its user interface is highly intuitive, so operators can use the system effectively, with minimal training requirements. Plug-in architecture enables simple expansion and third-party integration. Pelco, EMEA Marketing Director c...

As the first Smart City Access partner, Bam offers complete solutions that contribute to safety and flow of urban mobility BAM Infratechniek Mobiliteit has been announced as Nedap's Certified Partner for Smart City Access. Partnership guarantees quality and craftsmanships As Nedap's first Certified Smart City Access partner, Bam Infratechniek Mobiliteit offers complete solutions that contribute to the safety and flow of urban mobility. The Dutch company has been working toge...

Spectra Enhanced Full HD, high speed PTZ dome, with 20X or 30X optical zoom options Pelco will use IFSEC 2015, stand D800, to launch VideoXpert™, the company’s new video management software (VMS) platform. VideoXpert™ manages single and multi-site video security systems from a single workspace interface. The ‘Unified User Interface’ within VideoXpert™ allows up to six monitors to operate as a single workstation, fully configurable to suit th...

Successful collaboration of Project Automation & Nedap on real-time parking monitoring in Verona is a result of this partnership Project Automation has been announced as Nedap's Certified Partner for Wireless Vehicle Detection. Real-time monitoring of on-street parking spaces Project Automation is a leading name in ‘telemetering, monitoring and control system engineering’ applied to the Environmental Monitoring, Mobility Supervision and Control, Public Transp...

Infracontrol and Nedap have been awarded the Svepark Award nomination for Salthomen installation during the conference During the Svepark Nordic Parking Conference, held in Stockholm at the end of April, Nedap has announced Infracontrol as Certified Partner for Wireless Vehicle Detection. The Swedish company Infracontrol is an independent system integrator specialising in IT for infrastructures. Infracontrol creates solutions for controlling traffic, monitoring operations, sa...

Hikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, together with Observit AB, the industry-leading provider of open mobile video management system, have announced strategic cooperation to integrate their products to have full support for Hikvision’s 4 series Smart IP cameras and allow Observit’s embedded component to run on Hikvision cameras. The integration enables end users to manage tens of thousands of vehicles in the fleet with a noticeable...

Until now, the cost of Gigabit fibre conversion was prohibitively high for many industrial users when network links needed to be extended beyond the 100-meter limit imposed by UTP copper cable. To combat this problem, Moxa recently introduced its IMC-21GA Gigabit Ethernet-to-fibre media converter engineered for harsh industrial environments. Especially effective in high-bandwidth applications, such as megapixel machine vision inspection or IP video surveillance, the IMC-21GA is an exceptionally...

Exacq Technologies, 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 Illustra IP camera, pre-installed exacqVision 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 a small installations of up to 10 cameras &m...

OnSSI announced that the new Ocularis v5.0 Video Management Software (VMS) is now available for delivery for both new customers and for current customer upgrades. Installing this new software brings new capabilities, efficiencies, scalability, and cost effectiveness to support diverse customer requirements and system designs. Built on an open and innovative platform, Ocularis v5.0 is designed to enhance security by providing comprehensive system management and advanced features.   Imp...

The acquisition allows Allegion to enter sliding and folding door hardware market with an already strong brand reputation Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has recently acquired the assets of Brio, a division of RMD Industries Pty Ltd. Brio is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of sliding and folding door hardware for commercial and residential spaces in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Expansion...

NICE will demonstrate how multimedia & analytics software can improve efficiency & compliance, & manage digital evidence effectively NICE Systems will present its latest solutions for effectively managing digital evidence in the public safety sector at the 17th annual Critical Communications World Congress. At the event, taking place May 19-21 in Barcelona, Spain, NICE will demonstrate how multimedia and analytics software can improve efficiency and compliance, red...

The trend towards greater unification is facilitated by an all-encompassing shift to IP technologies As more organisations are looking for ways to maximise resources and increase operational efficiencies, unification of multiple security and business systems is gaining popularity. From the central command center, there is significant time lost when operators have to jump from video surveillance to access control systems to analyse an incident and take appropriate measures. Eve...

The solution has the ability to enable casino operators and the responsible financial authorities to obtain detailed documentation Sony security cameras play an important part in the new monitoring system designed specifically for casino roulette tables developed by Stuttgart-based installer and certified Sony Gold partner BHS Böhm. Background BHS Böhm is a casino equipment manufacturer based in Stuttgart, Germany that aims to provide casinos with a secure solu...

Offline access control systems store access rights directly on a card, rather than relying on a database to approve or deny access. Sites with SOAA-compatible offline locks can now run a single access control system using multiple brands of wireless lock without problems, including Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. The result - More flexibility and choice for customers—as long as they choose SOAA-compatible products to meet their security needs. SOAA-compatible locks are already proven in the...

The site is now equipped with padlocks, cylinders and keys from the ABLOY Protec2 CLIQ range A critical public utility that also attracts 190,000 tourists every year provides the ultimate security challenge. Infrastructure safety is paramount, but so too is the flexibility required to welcome hundreds of daily visitors. At Llyn Brenig Reservoir and Visitor Centre, the answer was ASSA ABLOY`s CLIQ® technology. ASSA ABLOY UK, Technical Sales Manager comments “Cri...

Flexibility of ViconNet software platform allows freedom to place cameras How did the Durham County Council decrease traffic congestion and pollution in Durham City Centre, improve pedestrian safety and make shopping and leisure activities more pleasurable? It installed a Vicon CCTV system! Vicon’s Surveyor dome cameras Originally installed to improve traffic management, the system is providing all sorts of unexpected benefits. For starters, Vicon’s Surveyor dom...

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Nedap will present latest innovations in long-range vehicle & driver identification, wireless parking sensors & smart city access During May, Nedap will be exhibiting at various mobility and traffic exhibitions around the world, presenting the latest innovations in long-range vehicle and driver identification, wireless parking sensors and smart city access. Attendees can meet the Nedap team during one of the following exhibitions: Smart Cities India, India (New Delh...

NEXT fingerprint sensor drivers now available for Windows 8 and 10 NEXT Biometrics Group ASA recently announced that in a recent presentation discussing secure authentication initiatives of its Windows operating systems, Microsoft management recognised NEXT Biometrics as one of two world fingerprint sensor suppliers. NEXT Biometrics, CEO comments Tore Etholm- Idsøe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics said, “Microsoft continues its strategic drive for higher quality leve...

ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs are being used at Urban Village development Secured Alarm Systems are installing access control equipment from ACT at a £25m regeneration project in Swansea, Wales. The integrator is using ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs at the Urban Village development, an ongoing project that has already transformed the High Street and Strand area of Swansea with a set of mixed-use commercial and residen...

Heist is an interactive detective game for users that introduces the company’s robust 360-degree technology suite Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies and leading provider of 360-degree camera technology, recently announced the launch of a new brand campaign, featuring an interactive detective game for users that introduces the company’s robust 360-degree technology suite to customers across the globe. “Heist on Cam: A Detective Story in 360&rdq...

Nedap’s uPASS Reach long-range UHF readers in combination with IDTECK elevator384 access control system were installed To optimise the monitoring and management of all vehicles and people access points at the company’s headquarters, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication group (VNPT) recently upgraded the building’s entire access control and surveillance system. Nedap’s uPASS Reach readers were selected to facilitate hands-free access and elevator manag...

The Day on Capitol Hill gave Hikvision a powerful opportunity to discuss legislation Hikvision, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, participated in the Electronic Security Association’s Day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. A representative from Hikvision’s leadership team met with Congress members in Washington DC to discuss important issues affecting the security industry, including...

Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of very early warning threat prevention solutions, recently introduced the HeiTel XOh SecurityPlus Remotely Programmable Operating System, available on a new line of high-performance RMGs — the HeiTel CamDisc E, CamDisc+ E, and HeiTel ipVG. This announcement comes just weeks after the release of ADPRO XOa, which offers similar capabilities for ADPRO systems. Now Xtralis’ entire range of RMGs can deliver best-in-class remotely programmable s...

The new vice president of threat intelligence, Reid will oversee Lancope’s StealthWatch labs research team Lancope Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, recently announced that security research expert Gavin Reid has joined the company as vice president of threat intelligence. Reid brings more than two decades of intense security research expertise to his new role, including previous experience securing the networks of Fidelity Investments, Cisc...

BSIA will continue building strong working relationships with the government to combat crime Following the outcome of the general election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to the recent announcement news of a majority Conservative Government. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "Political engagement and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the last fifteen years to forg...

Omniimpex produces energy-saving, battery-operated and waterproof wide-range solutions Omniimpex GmbH with its headquarters in Zug is now part of the partner network of LEGIC Identsystems AG. The technology company, which was founded in 2004, mainly produces energy-saving, battery-operated and waterproof wide-range solutions with in-house developed antennas. Omniimpex GmbH is a family-owned company and completely self-financed. The main development centre is located in So...

Secure & technology-independent LEGIC 4000 series will be fitted into RTM Systems’ scanners The Swiss technology company, RTM Systems AG focuses on long-term partnerships. It has now entered into such a partnership with LEGIC. The secure and technology-independent LEGIC 4000 series will be fitted into its scanners. RTM Systems AG with its headquarters in Lupfig, Switzerland, was created in 2002 from RTM Solutions AG. RTM stands for Real Time Management, as the c...

The number of participants this year totaled more than 1000 people, all of whom used LEGIC entry card From 7th - 8th May 2015, the 45th St. Gallen Symposium took place in Eastern Switzerland. Under the motto of "Proudly Small" Executive Chairmen, Directors and Professors gathered from all over the world. Everything of note in the worlds of politics and business found representation at the occasion. LEGIC once again sponsored all of the transponder chips for the entry ticke...