Surveillance & Security News for November 2008

  Ravenhill Stadium is home to the Irish Rugby Football UnionThe CCTV system operators keep a watchful eye Winners of the Celtic Cup, and runners up in the Heineken Cup, the professional arm of the Irish Rugby Football Union, (Ulster Branch) which plays under the title Ulster Rugby (UR), is the foremost professional sporting club in Northern Ireland. Residing at the famous Ravenhill Stadium, the club plays host to competitions ranging from the finals of club and school competition...

   Dallmeier's integrated CCTV solution installed at Vee Quiva Casino in Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, in the heart of Arizona, enjoys an average of 312 days of sunshine per year, which is why the region is also often called the "Valley of the Sun". No wonder that Vee Quiva Casino is also seeing a bright future ahead of it, as one of the most advanced and innovative vide surveillance systems in the US is currently being installed there. German CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeie...

Milestone Systems' Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Eric Fullerton, outlines clear advantages of choosing an open platform IP video solution to deliver a video surveillance system that has room to grow and expand in any direction with the lowest cost of ownership. Choosing surveillance camera management solutions It is no surprise that  A camera management application limited to one camera vendor is high in risks, low in rewards   security camera vend...

 Webinars give end users the opportunity to learn how Fluidmesh products work, discuss case studies and ask technical questions Fluidmesh Networks will be holding a series of free webinars aimed at introducing attendees to the Fluidmesh technology and the wide range of applications for which it is suitable. Fluidmesh Networks is the worldwide leader in wireless systems for security and mission-critical applications based on mesh networking technology.  The company is focused...

  Richard Allen-Miles, Sales Director (UK and Ireland) of ViconVicon has appointed Richard Allen-Miles as their UK and Ireland Sales Director.Richard was previously Global Account Manager for Coe.  Having worked within the CCTV industry since 1986, he has also held senior roles at TAC and Richardson Electronics.Commenting on his appointment Richard said: "I am very excited to be given the opportunity to head up Vicon's sales efforts in the UK and Ireland.  We have a...

  Optelecom-NKF experiences 77% growth in IP product salesOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP video network solutions, announced third quarter 2008 results.Revenues for the third quarter totaled $11.54 million compared to $11.46 million for the third quarter of 2007.  IP-related revenue in the current quarter totaled $3.5 million, a 77% increase compared to IP-related revenues of $2.0 million in the third quarter of last year.  Net income for the qua...

  The TeleEye team successfully finished the 100km trail in 23 hours and 27 minutes Oxfam Trailwalker is currently one of the largest fundraising sports events in Hong Kong.  Since 1986, over HK$270 million has been raised by more than 58,000 participants for supporting Oxfam's various poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects around the world.  This year, TeleEye Group continues in sponsoring a team of four to participate this meaningful event.  Finally, the Tel...

  Buying out Quick CCTV will enable Videoswitch to expand its product portfolio"This is a great opportunity for Videoswitch, allowing us to strengthen our management team and expand our product portfolio to the benefit of both Videoswitch and Quick customers," said Roland Simmons, Videoswitch's Managing Director. "As far as Quick CCTV customers are concerned, we can assure them that it is ‘business as usual'. All employees are being retained and we are committed to...

  The new state of the art control room, located within the Bexley Wing at St James Hospital, now provides the focal point of the security operationInternational consulting company Faber Maunsell was recently commissioned to provide the design and management of The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust security centralisation project. As part of this major project Cortech Developments were awarded the contract to provide a totally integrated software solution for the Trusts CCTV...

  Controlware.co.uk is easy to navigate and outlines the IP CCTV solutions for different marketsLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware Communications Systems has launched a new website that is dedicated to the UK market and showcases Controlware's growing range of products, solutions and services. Controlware.co.uk is easy to navigate and outlines the IP CCTV solutions available for different markets, such as government, emergency services and transportation. This enables st...

  Christian Bohn, Head of Product Management at Milestone SystemsMilestone Systems has hired yet another professional from the IT industry to help drive the convergence of their IP network technology in the video surveillance market. Christian Bohn from Intel is now Head of Product Management at Milestone. Milestone Systems is a company in very fast growth, with increasing numbers of partners installing the easy-to-manage XProtect IP video management software in 90 countries. To suppor...

  The solution's ATM transaction data integration software will help the bank combat fraud and theft March Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced that a major financial institution in Latin America has selected the company's networked video recording systems and investigation software for deployment across more than 1,900 retail banking branches and automated teller machines (ATMs). The Company expects to fulfil the...

  The NCP car park at St Pancras is protected by a digital surveillance solutionLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware Communications Systems has supplied an IP CCTV surveillance solution for the National Car Parks Limited (NCP) public car park at the newly refurbished St Pancras International.NCP at car parks has become synonymous with parking in town centres, airports and railway stations all over the United Kingdom.  Founded in 1931 NCP is today's market leader in the pro...

  CEM AC2000 advanced security system proves successful for main airline operator, BAA, and British Airways at Terminal 5CEM® Systems recently announced that Heathrow Airport is using the CEM AC2000 integrated security management systems to secure and enhance operations of its flagship Terminal 5 (T5) building.  Since March 2008, T5 has been using two CEM access control solutions: one for the main airport operator, BAA and one for the T5 dedicated airline operator, British Air...

  The viewer can display fully synchronised video clips from several cameras on one screenEaston Police Department in Pennsylvania, USA has become the latest police authority to adopt IndigoVision's complete IP Video solution for its in-house CCTV surveillance.  The benefits of IndigoVision's technology for law enforcement applications have been demonstrated in numerous police stations and courts throughout North America, Europe and the Far East.The system was installed by IndigoV...

  Global Systems Integrators recommended Bosch Security Systems browser-based Access Easy Controller Like many businesses in major metropolitan areas, telx - a provider of Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facility solutions - leases space in a multi-tenant building that is home to more than 30 technology and enterprise companies.  This arrangement poses a security concern for telx, as it must protect customers' mission-critical Internet and telecommunications systems tha...

  Thyron Systems is integrating HID's Multi ISO reader into it's mobile payment terminalHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its contactless HF Multi ISO Reader is an integral component of Thyron Systems' MPT500, the first mobile payment terminal to achieve MasterCard PayPass® certification.  With this certification, the MPT500 enables mobile merchants to take advantage of the speed and convenience of contact...

  The control room is a complex multi function roomLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware Communications Systems has provided the recording system for an advanced IP CCTV surveillance solution at Runnymede Borough Council.Working with installation partners Central Security Systems (CSS) Ltd and software manufacturers Meyertech the integrated CCTV solution helps reduce the threat of crime and improves safety, enabling residents and visitors to feel more secure.His Royal Highness The Du...

   Local authorities are trialling the switching off of selected street lightsIn the modern world there are many things that we take for granted - and for more than a hundred years, street lighting has certainly been one of them - which makes it all the more shocking if it disappears, literally, overnight. When the sun sets, unlike our ancestors, we are not conditioned to expect total darkness to descend, unless we live well away from urban centres, however that is incre...

  St Michael's School in Hatcham, New CrossSt Michael's School was founded in 1872 as an orphanage in Hatcham, New Cross. In 1925 the school moved to a Victorian mansion in Otford near Sevenoaks. The school is set in 90 acres of lovely Kent countryside. St Michael's has grown considerably over the years, with the addition of new facilities, including a sports hall and swimming pool complex. St Michael's now has in excess of 400 pupils, both prep and pre-prep.Christine Young, the bursar...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  The Free University of Bozen relies on the multi-functional campus card with LEGIC technologyIdentification, access authorisation and time & attendance are standard with every e-card system. The extended solution of the University of Bozen/Bolzano also includes an electronic payment system, a library card, printing and copying card as well as internet access, a voting card and much more, depending on requirements and wishes. Contactless LEGIC technology makes this possible and al...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  National Star College, CheltenhamNestling in beautiful grounds at Ullenwood Cheltenham, National Star College is a registered charity and national independent specialist college for young disabled students. The college helps students to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training. Over the years the college's facilities have improved to enable students with more severe and complex conditions to attend. In order t...

  Tony Duke, Sales Excutive (North UK) and Paul Taylor, Sales Manager (UK)ACT is delighted to announce the addition of Tony Duke to its UK Sales Team.  Tony has joined the company as Sales Executive for the North UK region.  He has a number of years experience in the access control and security industry and is a welcome addition to ACT.          Tony's appointment follows the appointment of Paul Taylor as UK Sales Manager earl...

 Axis has increased its global market share for network cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announces that IMS research estimates the company's global market share for network cameras at 33.5 percent (up from 32.0 percent the previous year) in its latest report on the security market. Axis has thus strengthened its market leading position.The 2008 edition of the annual IMS Research report, "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance...

 The Italian and the Spanish websites provide an overview of innovative LEGIC reader technologyLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, strengthen its position in southern European market and presents its Italian and Spanish website. That way, the company continues its international focusing and reacts to the increasing demand of Italian and Spanish end customers and system integrators for LEGIC advant based solution...

  Urmet's Atlantico door entry handsets have been installed in each of the fifty three luxury apartments Renaissance, described by John Boys, a Director of developers B & E Boys as "the first high-specification quality residential development in Bolton," has been equipped with a door entry system manufactured by Urmet.Urmet's Atlantico door entry handsets have been installed in each of the fifty three luxury apartments in the Renaissance building which has had a colourful...

  The surveillance solution is also a useful tool to solve crime and preventing vandalismVideo surveillance is a powerful tool for monitoring crime and preventing vandalism, as seen in the Tingbjerg housing complex in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. Here they have experienced a significant reduction in vandalism since the installation of surveillance cameras in basements and laundry facilities. From January 2006 to August 2007, repairs due to vandalism had cost Tingbjerg more than DKK...

 The new partnership signifies the start of a fresh era for AD Group and RMLPrincipal sponsor, CCTV specialist, AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - and racing team RML announce the signing of a two-year deal with car manufacturer Mazda and race engine specialists AER to support their efforts in the Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours endurance races.  The agreement means the end of the link with MG, but the start of an exciting new partnership for RML and the Mazda-Lola...