Surveillance & Security News for November 2010

With healthcare facilities facing budget cuts and reductions in personnel, it is increasingly difficult to maintain high quality care around the clock.  Employing technology to help in the process is now commonplace, with Siemens RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracing solutions adopted by many facilities throughout the world. Modern wireless technology allows the determination of the location of any object or person in real time.  In hospitals or other healthcare facilities, th...

Counter Terror Expo's new look website delivers in-depth information for participantsCounter Terror Expo is shifting to the prestigious Grand Hall at London Olympia next year. The move has been prompted by unprecedented demand from exhibitors and delegates alike and marks Counter Terror Expo out as being the premier global event for professionals at the sharp end in delivering a robust defence against the threat presented by international terrorism."The counter-terrorism world is dynamic an...

The STENTOFON / Pelco interface works by linking all cameras, monitors and intercom stationsPelco by Schneider Electric and Zenitel, supplier of the STENTOFON® brand of security communication systems, are announcing the integration of STENTOFON with a wide range of Pelco video security cameras and systems, including the Pelco Endura Video Surveillance System. This integration provides a comprehensive "interactive" security system that allows security personnel to both see and hear...

The CityCentre sees the deployment of a standardised surveillance platform designed by NAVLocated between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo Resorts on the famed Las Vegas Strip, the new CityCentre is big, even by Las Vegas standards. It features luxury hotels, residential buildings, retail and entertainment districts, a parking garage and a fire station as well as the development's centrepiece - the 61-story, 4,004-room ARIA Resort & Casino. And to help ensure the safety and security of the site,...

The integration further strengthens Honeywell's commercial security offeringHoneywell announced that its Galaxy® Dimension intruder alarm panels can now be fully integrated with Initsys Merlin 3 advanced control room software. This integration further strengthens Honeywell's commercial security portfolio by allowing integrators and end-users looking for remotely monitored solutions to combine their intruder alarms with new or existing CCTV networks, enhancing ce...

Chubb Fire service fire detection systems quarterly at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service HeadquartersChubb Fire has extended its contract with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to include the servicing of fire alarms at the brigade headquarters and 37 stations. Chubb Fire is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Chubb has been servicing and supplying fire extinguishers to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for six years and was approached by...

Customer profile Whitby Mental Health Centre (WMHC) is a specialty psychiatric hospital which is focused on providing specialised mental health programmes for inpatients and outpatients for a population of 2.8 million residents in an area extending from the east of the City of Toronto, Canada. WMHC employs 1100 staff and has an annual operating budget of approximately $88 million.Technology & integration Aimetis Symphony™ Client & Server Axis 241Q encoders IQinVision 703 netwo...

Developments in the field of security printing are going to be discussed at the eventSummary Pira International are pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Croatia, Professor Ivo Josipovic has accepted patronage of Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia conference, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia. A representative from the President's office will also be present on the first conference day, 26 January 2011, to...

  The dispatch centre in St. Helens uses the solution to remotely monitor multiple radio towers March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District in Columbia County, Oregon, has standardised on a March Networks video surveillance solution to secure the communications infrastructure it relies upon to coordinate fire, police and paramedic response services. The solution enables the 9-1-1 district to focus o...

LCD access control readers from PaxtonPaxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing arm of Paxton Ltd, the internationally developing British manufacturer of access control systems. They have recently joined forces with Martco, one of the largest and most dedicated providers of security and surveillance equipment in the US. Martco has over 50 years of industry experience. Their reputation as a highly trusted and respected distributor within the security industry makes them the perfect ass...

Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in ItalyI&SI project management and system integrator of security systems will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. I&SI was founded in 1984 and is extensively present on the Italian territory through subsidiaries and local partners. Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in Italy."I&SI is a uniquely positioned busine...

With Brickcom's solutions, users can quickly and easily create, install and expand an IP surveillance systemBrickcom and EFB-Elektronik GmbH have partnered together to bring Brickcom products to the DACH market (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).Brickcom Corporation, a leading supplier of IP video surveillance equipment and pioneer of wireless surveillance solutions, and EFB-Elektronik GmbH, a system provider of networking infrastructure, have partnered together to distribute Brickcom pro...

Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center (EGSMC), a 500,000 square feet health care facility that is connected to two independent facilities, has deployed the AvigilonHigh Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor both the interior and exterior of the facility, the parking lot, entrances, and other high-risk areas to help protect patients, visitors, and staff. At 500,000 square feet, EGSMC faces the same level of security risk as a small municipality. EGSMC also faces another key challenge: i...

On 1 December, Raytec will host a webinar on 'Lighting for IP & megapixel cameras' CCTV lighting experts Raytec launch a free programme of webinars to promote the best practices in both CCTV and general lighting applications.Raytec are world leaders in CCTV lighting and the winter webinar series is designed to bring installers, designers and planners up to date with the latest practises, techniques and opportunities with LED lighting. The sessions provide useful tools and practical advice...

The event will cover the latest innovation in banknote security amongst other topicsPira International announces the full agenda for the Security Printing & Alternative Solutions in Central/Eastern Europe & Russia/CIS conference. The event marks its 11th anniversary in 2011 and takes place 25-27 January in the cultural capital of Croatia, Zagreb. Key topics covered: Case studies of eID card and ePassport projects Counterfeiting solutions The latest innovation in banknote security Technol...

 Abloy UK is running a calendar of events at the Academy Abloy UK has hosted its first customer event at the brand new ASSA ABLOY Academy in Portobello, West Midlands, providing locksmiths, access control specialists and systems integrators with an exclusive first look at the new, state-of-the-art training facilities.The Academy includes a fully equipped classroom, showroom and workshop, where customers can attend product presentations, specification seminars and practical installation trai...

MegaPX NanoDome is a low-profile HD camera ideal for inconspicuous surveillance applicationsMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce that it is demonstrating its innovative March Networks Command™ solution and six new high-performance products in Stand L07 M10, Hall 2 at Sicurezza 2010, November 17-19 in Milan, Italy. The company is also hosting an exhibitor's workshop during the event focused on advanced video management for large...

Mirasys is ready to address growing demand for IP-ready Video Management Software in IndiaMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of Open Platform and Video Management and Video Surveillance Solutions, has announced continued focus on global expansion with developments in India. This move extends Mirasys' reach into South Asia from one of its innovation centres to be based there.Mirasys' expansion has been spurred by an exponential rise in market demand for Video Management Software that brings state-of...

The Fluidmesh wireless solution came in at a fraction of the cost and with very little disruption to the customer Project/Client/Integrator:Franklin Industries in Franklin, PA is a mill that re-rolls used rails from the railroad and heats them to roll a wide variety of products. The company turned to Treese Communications Inc. to add computers and link four new locations to their existing data network.Challenge:The plant had been there since 1901 so implementing new wiring would not be an easy t...

Petro Canada, an integrated energy company based in Ontario, was in the market for a CCTV systemChallenge:Petro Canada (now Suncor), an integrated energy company based in Ontario, was in the market for a CCTV system. They needed a surveillance system to monitor their valves which open and close gas flow (EH&S) as well as for general fence line and gate security for a site in Ontario, Canada.A significant challenge was that the site spans 380 acres with piping and buildings that can block lin...

The surveillance system at the FC Fredericia is based on Dallmeier's DVR technologyThe matches of the two Danish soccer clubs FC Fredericia and Kolding FC regularly attract large communities of fans who strongly support their respective teams. In order to make sure that the stadiums are also fit for the premier league, the entire video security equipment at both sports facilities was recently renewed. CCTV specialist SCANVIEW developed a user-friendly and reliable concept based on Dallmeier tech...

G-WalknView is a streaming application enabling live streams and recorded images from Geutebruck's DVRsGeutebruck, the German video system manufacturer has hit on an idea for improving the functionality of its systems by adopting and adapting what mobile device manufacturers are doing. It has opened an online store to sell certificated software applications or ‘apps' which add value for its system-users. The new GStore is set to incentivise innovation by enabling outside software developer...

High definition megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision and hybrid exacqVision NVR servers now protect GMUSeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced that it has completed the installation of a complete high definition IP camera surveillance system for George Mason University in the Washington, D.C. metro area. This state-of-the-art system utilises Arecont Vision high definition megapixel cameras and hybrid exacqVision NVR servers from Exacq Technologies. These servers incorporate traditional analo...

The GAI promotes the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industryThe Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has confirmed SALTO as an affiliate member of the organisation, which is great news for its many AI customers.The GAI isthe United Kingdom's only trade body solely dedicated to promoting the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industry, Architectural Ironmongers themselves and the manufacturers and wholesalers of Architectural Ironmongery products.SALTO UK...

Craig's career within the electronic security industry spans 26 yearsSamsung's professional security division has appointed Craig Smith to be its Account Manager for Scotland, Ireland and the North East of England.Craig, whose career within the electronic security industry spans 26 years, has worked for a number of leading installers and manufacturers including Dedicated Micros, where he was a Regional Account Manager. Reporting to Simon Shawley, General Manager - UK and Ireland for Samsung...

Mission Due to a shortage of specialists in the care of Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs) and a minimum transfer time of 45 minutes to the regional referral centre, Neurological Emergencies Network of Franche-Comté (RUN-FC) wanted to implement a telemedicine solution so that specialists at the referral centre could see and talk remotely with patients and ER physicians to establish a diagnosis.Solution The company Covalia worked in close collaboration with neurologists to develop Covote...

LTR-100HS is a video archiving recorder FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will showcase its new LTO-5 Video Archiving Recorder, the LTR-100HS, and other new products at the upcoming Government Video Expo 2010, which runs from November 30 to December 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. (Booth 116). Introduced earlier this year, the new recorder supports LTO-5 technology, the latest standard in...

Representatives from Burg-Wächter and VdS are pleased with the certificate presentationFingerprints result from so-called epidermal ridges on our fingertips. These characteristic skin ridges are unique and inalterable for every human, even for every single finger. The fact that people cannot forget their fingers is one reason why biometric methods of identification are gaining increasing popularity. In close cooperation with scientists at the University of Applied Sciences in Giessen a...

"The market will appreciate the unique small foot print and ease of installation of Basler IP cameras"Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with ABP Technology, an IP network and video surveillance distributor based in Texas, USA. ABP will be responsible for the distribution of Basler's IP Camera series throughout the Americas. With ABP Technology, Basler joins a value-added distributor who designs complete solutions for the IP video surveillance reseller market and who offers strong t...

Sukhi Ghuman, Octavian Security owner and founder, established the Canine Division in 2007Octavian Security, the Derby based, award-winning security firm, is expanding its Canine Division in response to the heightened threat of internal and external terrorist activities and their use of explosives such as PETN and TATP.Octavian Security commercial director Tony Mellor said: "Companies are increasingly recognising their corporate responsibility for the safety and security of their personnel,...