Surveillance & Security News for May 2016

Keith Bloodworth and James Condron will discuss on PSIM for integrators, end users, consultants, and partners The world is changing, what was once deemed to be safe is at risk, and what was once at risk no longer needs securing. People live in an era of new risks, new technology and new ways of staying ahead. CNL Software has been evolving, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the control room. At IFSEC, discover how CNL Software is leading this new era in security...

Iluminar products are available in Arecont Vision MegaLab as part of agreement to enable pre-installation integration and new product testing Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Iluminar, a leading manufacturer of IR and white light illumination products, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme. Iluminar products are available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab™ as part of the agreement to ena...

The resulting system capability provides for enhanced COP, better detection probability and reduced false alarm rates PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based physical security software, specialising in video analytics, recently announced the completed integrations of several force protection sensors. The technical milestone adds to a growing list of long-range persistent surveillance capabilities to the PureActiv Wide Area Surveillance platform aimed at protecting borders and large...

The largest global event of 2016 – and the year’s biggest security challenge – will no doubt be the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Around 15,000 athletes from 206 countries are expected to compete at the Olympic games, August 5-21, 2016, and about 7.5 million tickets will be issued. In our age of terrorism, organisers of any event on the scale of the Rio Olympics must consider the possibility of an attack or other security breach during the more than two...

Videx worked with Goldshield Securus to provide door entry systems offering flexible access control Videx has expanded its presence in the housing market by winning a three year contract with North Tyneside Council. Improvements to sheltered housing schemes North Tyneside Council provides a range of accommodation across the region to meet the differing needs of the local community. The Council wanted to refurbish 16 sheltered housing schemes with better suited door entry sys...

Steve Greenaway will be working on the addition of new products across People and Vehicle Access Control Solutions Nortech Control Systems has strengthened its staff with the appointment of Steve Greenaway as Business Development Director. Strong experience in business strategy and sales development Stephen Blackler, Managing Director of Nortech said, “Steve brings strength and depth to our team having worked for 30 years in the industry with MR Access, Indala and Stor...

Africa’s unique environment is a major market for Integrated Biometrics’ products Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most compact, lightweight, reliable and energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world, is sending an experienced team of biometrics industry professionals to Kigali, Rwanda May 24-26 to participate in the highly respected ID4Africa international conference. Biometric solutions for Africa-specific issues ID4Africa focuse...

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

Visitors to the new website can find in-depth camera and ancillary product information covering surveillance solutions Employing easy navigation to support customers’ needs to source a variety of product, integration and support information, 360 Vision Technology, the leading British CCTV design & manufacturing company, has launched a brand new website. Hosting a broad mix of invaluable information useful for any surveillance system designer, specifier, or installer...

Urmet UK, the leading door entry and access control specialist, has introduced a hands-free internal audio apartment station, ideal for student accommodation and affordable housing developments. The MIRO Audio hands-free unit can be used with Urmet’s 2-wire (2-Voice) system and other compatible external entry panels. It gives clients advanced user functions while allowing installers to use just 2 wires for a simple and fast installation. MIRO hands-free unit features The new MIRO produc...

March Networks® and AMAG Technology are pleased to announce the certified integration of the March Networks Command™ Enterprise video management solution with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control system. The integration provides organisations with a single, unified IP video surveillance and access control solution that enables better situational awareness, improved risk mitigation and more efficient security system management. March Networks surveillance in Symmetry Virtual Mat...

How mobile telephones have transformed into “smartphones” is one of the great technology stories of our time. What once was a single-function device now can do almost anything – display video, pay for groceries, monitor our health. The smartphones we carry in our pockets today have more computing power than the “super computers” of yesteryear, and that power has found many uses in a seemingly endless array of “apps.” Some of them are directly related to...

EEMA also revealed Microsoft’s Kim Cameron and Bernard Ourghanlian as keynote speakers for the event EEMA, the leading independent European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, Internet of Things and mobile applications, have announced that Paris will be the host city for the Information Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) 2016 conference and exhibition. EEMA has also revealed Kim Cameron, Chief Architect of Ident...

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that the company has changed the names of its full height and waist high security access gates to match the naming conventions of its turnstiles. The full height security gate has also been re-engineered to offer more flexibility, improved aesthetics and ROI. New names for security gates Since the acquisition of Tomsed Corporation in 2005, Boon Edam continues to fabricate and improve up...

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A year on from launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

The stand will also demonstrate protection of sensitive data with Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Demonstration of Aperio KS100 Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio&r...

Skyguard and Guardian24 owner Send for Help’s successes can be attributed to its product ranges, Alarm Receiving Centre & client management portal The Send for Help Group, which owns subsidiary brands Skyguard and Guardian24, has been confirmed as the world’s largest lone worker protection provider in a recent market research report. Over 100,000 end users The ‘People Monitoring and Safety Solutions’ report published by business intelligence speci...

Lone worker safety monitoring app, StaySafe, is now fully compatible with Windows devices. The new app has been designed specifically for Windows and is available on Windows 8.1 and 10. StaySafe recognised the need to develop the app for Windows following increased demand from workforces who were equipped with Windows phones. BS8484 accredited app StaySafe is an innovative smartphone app and cloud-based monitoring service which provides personal protection for lone workers. The BS8484 accred...

Grundig Security's new Professional Line, 16- and 32-channel embedded NVRs, include an exceptional range of high-end features and storage options. The NVRs support Full HD cameras of up to 6MP, with an aggregate recording speed of up to 200 Mbps. Four SATA HDD slots are available for storage. Network-attached storage (NAS) and eSATA devices can be added to increase storage or offer back up options. Failover functionality allows dual, redundant NVR set-up for high-security applications. If the p...

eneo’s next generation, rugged PTZ dome camera, the IPP-82A0030MIA, comes with a 1 /2.8” 2MP (1920 x 1080p) progressive scan Sony STARVIS CMOS, day-night sensor; triple video streams (2x H.264 and 1x MJPEG) at up to 60FPS; 30x optical, 4.3~129.0mm auto-focus zoom (AFZ) lens; and 16x digital zoom. The lens produces optimal image quality, day and night, with Smart IR extending night-time viewing distances up to a massive 300m. eneo PTZ dome camera features The rugged PTZ’s outd...

Oncam IP video monitoring solution comprises 10 high-definition IP cameras and SeeTec Cayuga recording platform An IP technology system featuring Oncam 360° video cameras helps a Petrol Ofisi petrol station in Istanbul keep the busy forecourt safe for customers and staff. The cameras also provide vital information to help develop new services for customers. Safety first Petrol station forecourts are full of potential hazards — from fuel spills to moving cars. If a...

Fluidmesh provided fixed and mobile technologies to connect permanent, temporary and mobile assets on Lawn on D Introduction The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) turned to its longtime systems integration partner, BCM Controls, to evaluate options to design and deploy a cutting-edge security system to meet their needs for The Lawn on D (now the Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank) – a first-of-its-kind experimental outdoor space adjacent to the Boston Con...

The right security system can add great value when used as anintegral part of business processes When buying a security system, primary consideration is often given to short-term issues such as technical capability and how current risks are covered. However, this approach doesn’t account for a security system being a longer-term investment, often spanning around ten years. During this time a lot can change, both in terms of technical development and an organisation&rsquo...

Topics covered ensure there is something for everyone involved within the security sector Tavcom has announced an impressive line-up of expert speakers who will be sharing their knowledge in the Tavcom Training Theatre during this year’s IFSEC International exhibition which takes place 21st -23rd June, 2016 at EXCEL London. Free of charge and free of jargon As in previous years, the variety of the topics covered by the free to attend lectures, ensure there is something...

The apartment owners will use Comelit Icona Manager monitor to interact with visitors at Ikall entrance panels Comelit is supplying door entry, access control and intelligent home automation to a luxury residential development in North London. Sandlewood Close is a prestigious set of apartment blocks in Barnet, constructed by Zahara Developments. The audio-visual and security consultant is Hyde-AV working with Door Entry Direct, a value-added reseller and distribution partne...

If anyone tells you that the use of Mass Notification Systems (MNS) is a new trend, it is likely that they do not fully understand it. You have been impacted by mass notification your whole life. Surprised? Every time there is a fire drill at an elementary school, or a bell chimes noon or a blinking light announces a snow-related parking ban, an MNS is being deployed. Ultimately, mass notification is just mass communications. What has changed is the distribution methodology, the granularity and...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the release of the Surveillance Center 2.5 beta version. The Surveillance Center 2.5 Beta optimises users’ Windows environment operation experience by allowing them to access the App interface from Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer Web browsers. Furthermore, ASUSTOR’s secure HTTPS encrypted connections have been also added to the video recording playback function, comprehens...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently announced the release of the powerful 8-bay business NAS TS-831X that features two built-in 10GbE SFP+ ports to fully support 10GbE high-speed networks as a cost-effective NAS solution. The TS-831X further supports VJBOD (Virtual JBOD) to introduce an economical way to utilise unused NAS storage space for expanding the storage capacity of other QNAP NAS. Taking advantage of TS-831X’s native support of Container Station, organisations can rapidly develop and...

The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings and round table discussions Supported by Dubai Municipality & Fujairah Municipality Smart Building Automation Summit 2016 concluded successfully. The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings, round table discussions and engaging presentations which encouraged the participants to share their experiences in an open discussion format. Smart Building Automation...

Each Illustra camera comes pre-installed with exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software Tyco Security Products has announced that The PC & Wireless Shop in Canandaigua, NY, has selected an array of Illustra Edge high-definition 1080p IP cameras to provide in-store surveillance capabilities. Remote surveillance via smartphone By strategically installing Illustra Edge cameras around the 5,000-square-foot building, The PC & Wireless Shop addressed the chal...