Surveillance & Security News for May 2015

Paul Tennent, Sales Director for Tavcom, has been appointed Group Sales Director for Linx International Linx International and Tavcom announce they have concluded an agreement resulting in Linx acquiring a majority shareholding in Tavcom. Tavcom is the leading provider of online and classroom based security systems training. The Linx International Group includes Linx Consulting and renowned security management training providers, ARC Training International and Perpetuity...

Since 2006, the LUSAX research program at Lund University in Sweden has investigated the effects of digitisation on the physical security industry. This article will look into the forces driving digitisation, and how those forces broadly translate and impacts the physical security industry. Historically, physical security systems have moved from purely mechanical systems into systems holding both mechanical and electronic low-voltage circuit-based components. Development was...

Both systems provide LP managers, safety leaders and operational personnel to reduce risk for active shooters ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, is driving new levels of operational and workplace safety, and loss prevention in warehouses, healthcare facilities and retail distribution sites through the delivery of its new SecureScan™ and FocusScan™ scanning solutions. Both systems provide LP managers, safety leade...

The partnership allows CCTV.Net to offer ZKAccess traditional and advanced biometric access control solutions ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome CCTV.Net as a new distribution partner. CCTV.Net has been serving the industry as a CCTV distributor since 2001. Inventory includes analogue cameras and standalone DVRs, HD-TVI/CVI equipment, NVRs, megapixel network cameras, video analysts, access control systems and more. Bio...

The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivise IoT innovation The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, is announcing the opening of applications for Z-Wave Labs. The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivize IoT innovation on the Z-Wave® platform. The Alliance is seeking entries from start-up companies and entrepreneur...

Just as with network switches, there are no real standards for midspans In general terms, a midspan is a power over Ethernet (PoE) power source that is placed between a network switch and the device being powered, hence the term midspan. The real question is, with almost all network switches providing PoE power, why do we need a midspan? The answer is, in some cases we don’t, but in others we do. As with any other product we have discussed, we need to first consider that...

dorma+kaba will move up into the global top 3 in the market for security and access solutions Kaba Holding AG, headquartered in Rümlang (Switzerland), and family-owned Dorma Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, headquartered in Ennepetal (Germany), plan to merge to become the dorma+kaba group. A corresponding transaction agreement was signed yesterday evening. Dorma is a provider of access solutions and related services, and a global market leader in door closers, automatic door sys...

MySOS has been enhanced by Skyguard with a no. of new features in an updated key-fob sized design Skyguard will be unveiling a brand new version of its exclusive ‘MySOS’ personal safety alarm at the 2015 Safety and Health Expo, held at London’s Excel between 16th to 18th June. MySOS offers increased functionality The MySOS which already includes GSM, GPS and Man-down technologies has been further enhanced by Skyguard with a number of new features in an...

Sunray, one of the leading UK designers, manufacturers and installers of steel commercial doors, fire doors, certified security doors, industrial doors and steel louvre systems, has achieved SR3 and SR4 security rating approval to Loss Prevention Certification Board standard LPS 1175: Issue 7 – for its inward opening steel doors up to a ‘full height’ of 3.075m. First and only company in the UK to achieve SR3 and SR4 approval for steel doors They are believed to be the fi...

The manifesto is a clear mission outlining the Association’s intention to work alongside the next government With one week to go until the general election the BSIA has launched its manifesto setting out the Association’s key ‘asks’ of the next government and how the BSIA will build upon its existing influence to achieve these goals. BSIA ensures next government is aware of issues This is the most difficult election to predict in over four decade...

At the event, Wavestore to offer its partners and end-clients a scalable and future-proof video management solution It was announced on 21st April 2015 that Wavestore had been presented with awards Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for International Trade and for Innovation. Wavestore wins most prestigious accolades Wavestore is just one of only two businesses to have won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise this year, the most prestigious accolades for busines...

The stainless steel pull handles have been fitted to 27 doors of the school’s new sixth form centre Kingdown School, a co-educational secondary school in Wiltshire, is using stainless steel door handles from the Impressionist range by Alpro. The pull handles have been fitted to 27 doors created by Richmark Aluminium Systems on the school’s new sixth form centre designed by E10 Architects. The civil work was performed by Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd. based between Bri...

Company offers security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients Trigion Security – the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK and one of the fastest growing security companies in the south of England, is looking to expand its reach across the entire country over the next three years – offering innovative security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. With an NSI Gold Guarding solution accreditation and...

Danfoss with Nedap applied its ‘one company, one way’ strategy to central strategy and programme for security and access control Danfoss, an international supplier of mechanical and electronic components for various industries, gives the green light for the international roll out of AEOS, Nedap’s security platform. The next five years this platform will be introduced globally at all 80 locations. In 2014, Danfoss together with Nedap applied its company strate...

This will be first appearance of Vanderbilt at a trade event following its completion of acquisition of Security Products from Siemens Vanderbilt, formerly Security Products from Siemens, has announced that it will appear at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place on 16th-18th June at ExCeL, London. The company will demonstrate its latest innovations to over 30,000 expected visitors from over 150 countries, at what is the largest event of its kind for the security industry...

ASSA ABLOY’s heavily invested-in factories are award winning in terms of operation & innovation A recent survey, carried out by the EEF, of 400 manufacturing firms suggests that the positive run of output in British manufacturing is set to continue in 2015, with early orders indicating a move back into positive territory. With five product factories across the UK that deliver locks, window hardware, high security doors and hi-tech key and asset management soluti...

The agreement allows WWT to resell A10 professional services and develop its own custom services for A10 solutions A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, announced recently that World Wide Technology (WWT), a market-leading systems integrator that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to clients throughout the world, has been promoted to A10 Affinity Platinum status: the top tier in the A10 Affinity partner program. WWT formally joined...

Dan Krumme provides Cam-Dex with solid understanding of security market and valuable expertise in project management Cam-Dex Security Corp., a company focused on quality design, testing, and maintenance of integrated security systems, announced it has promoted Dan Krumme to the position of Vice President, Branch Manager for the company’s office located in St. Louis, Mo. Krumme has been with Cam-Dex Security Corp. since March of 2013, when he joined the company as the Br...

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the ISONAS EasyWeb 2015 browser-based software that allows users to manage their credentials and monitor access points in real-time across the globe. Business owners can manage their entire access control system from anywhere at anytime and have complete mobile simplicity. The responsive design ensures that the user interface is consistent whether you are using a computer, mobile device, or tablet...

Honeywell recently helped the Penns Valley Area School district in Pennsylvania design and implement a custom security system Security systems are just part of the solution to protecting primary/secondary schools. Technology can contribute to a broader, holistic approach to security that is customised to meet the needs of each educational institution. Honeywell has helped many schools customise security systems to meet each school’s unique needs, says Bruce Montgomery,...

One key misconception is that solid-state drives (SSDs) are going to replace hard disk drives (HDDs) Like many areas of the security market, the field of digital video storage systems has its share of misconceptions and missed opportunities. We called on manufacturers of these systems to set the record straight. Hard disk drives (HDDs) will continue to rule One key misconception is that solid-state drives (SSDs) are going to replace hard disk drives (HDDs), says Henk Van Den...

The program is dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, is excited to reveal its new Channel Partner Program for the North American market. In further support of the recently announced strategic focus dedicated to empowering its Partner ecosystem and delivering greater value to the channel, t...

Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced recently that its new IQeye 12MP camera (IQ8712NE-V18) is now available. Offering 6 times the pixels of 1080p HD, the superior resolution combined with magnified detail provide increased opportunities for improved investigation and business intelligence. Combine that performance with the possibility of reducing your overall system costs and you have a c...

There’s almost no such thing as a local business anymore. Even the smallest of entrepreneurs find they have immediate access to a global marketplace via the Internet, and larger companies continue to find new ways to maximise their successes throughout the world. We asked our panellists this week to comment on how they see globalisation impacting the physical security market. Their broad-ranging responses emphasis the opportunities and challenges of succeeding the global marketplace.

TDSi will highlight business opportunities for installers in providing integrated security Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to Technology Showcase North 2015, which is being held on Wednesday 6th May at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. TDSi will be highlighting the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated security and access control solutions as part of the wider IT systems us...

The school needed to upgrade all security and fire safety measures to ensure the safety of all who attend Verulam School has used Amthal Fire & Security to upgrade the security and fire safety measures across the school for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors. Based in St Albans, Verulam School is a secondary school for boys with academy status. The specialist comprehensive school, which is larger than average for a secondary site, needed to upgrade all security and...

Milestone is increasing its support for key distribution partners, and creating initiatives to accelerate more growth Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), hosted more than 100 of its UK partners, customers and key media representatives at its new UK & Ireland headquarters in Green Park, Reading on April 28. Marks the beginning of a significantly increased investment “It is great to celebrate this important stage in...

ASUSTOR will also be exhibiting the new version of its ADM OS which featuring enhanced functionality ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it will be exhibiting at Computex 2015 in Taipei. ASUSTOR will be showcasing a range of cloud storage devices designed for both enterprise and home use including its 2, 3, 5, and 7 series rack mount and tower model devices which are all powered by the newest generation of Intel&r...

Report describes the progress in fields such as environmental impact & anti-corruption Axis Communications is publishing its sustainability report for 2014, with environmental considerations, business ethics and corporate social responsibility still in focus. The company’s sustainability report, the fifth in succession, describes the progress made in a number of fields such as environmental impact and anti-corruption. Great progress has also been made in the work...

Matrix will showcase its range which includes telecom products & security products Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Telecom and Security products in India is participating in the International Police Expo, 2015. Matrix will showcase its range which includes telecom products like ETERNITY LE, IP and Digital Key Phones and security products like Enterprise Video Surveillance Management Software, Network and Hybrid Video Recorders, IP PTZ Cameras, IP based Access...