Surveillance & Security News for November 2011

 Basler's decision to concentrate more on its core camera business has resulted in significant growthBasler AG, based in Ahrensburg, is one of the largest industrial camera suppliers in the world. In the course of their strategic reorientation over the past two years, they have increasingly focused on their camera business. Alongside this repositioning, Basler AG's company logo, corporate design, and Internet presence have been comprehensively revised and modernised.Basler's decision to con...

The Vemotion Encoder provides highly efficient video compression and transmissionVemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a further order from the Environment Agency. This will extend the reach of a project successfully deployed in 2010, to assist the Environment Agency in its flood management role and ongoing measures to reduce the risk of flooding.The initial project followed a successful pilot in Shrewsbury, instigated in par...

 The CEM system will safeguard the new Concourse 3 at Terminal 3 in Dubai International AirportCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce they have been awarded the contract to secure the new Concourse 3 at Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The industry-renowned CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security. Concourse 3, which will take a similar shape to Concourse 2, is predicted to handle 15 million p...

The system is also to be extended to connect the airport's new security control centre to the radio networkCassidian has won a contract to extend its TETRAPOL digital radio network to cover the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, which is currently the largest airport project in Europe. Under a Europe-wide invitation to tender, Berlin Airports has also commissioned Cassidian to deliver, install and maintain an indoor radio system for the new airport's TETRAPOL network and for the BOS d...

 Milestone and Surveon have collaborated to expand their market in Greater China Milestone, a leader in open platform IP video management software, and Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, today announced that they will expand their cooperation in Greater China's video surveillance market. As part of the new strategic partnership, Surveon will integrate Milestone's industry-leading XProtect product series on its enterprise-level RAID NVR solutions and high-performance iVS vid...

An integrated access control system provides sophisticated services at the ETO Park sports complex, an entertainment and shopping centre in Györ, Hungary.Györ is a city with 125,000 residents in northwest Hungary, around halfway between Vienna, the capital of Austria, and Budapest, the Hungarian capital. The city's former ETO FC football stadium was redeveloped into a full-blown sports and leisure complex a while ago. ETO Park, as the ultramodern site is now known, houses a shopping ma...

 This partnership bundles OnSSI's Ocularis with DDN's Storage Fusion Architecture storage platformsOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent video surveillance software, announces a strategic technology partnership with DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The partnership will enable OnSSI to deliver customers a highly-scalable storage solution that is designed to meet the needs of organisations that require mission-cri...

iOmniscient is the only video analytics supplier which can operate in complex airport environment The Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has named Antalya Airport, in the south of Turkey, as the best airport in Europe in the "10-25 million passenger" category. ICF Airports Antalya Airport Director General Alexander Laukenmann said during an award ceremony that Antalya Airport had won this in part because it had the best security. iOmniscient would like to congratulate its par...

 Andrew Davidson's experience in the CCTV and security market is greatly valued by CitySync CitySync, leaders in ANPR solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Davidson as National Account Manager. Andrew Davidson comes from an electronic engineering background. He served an apprenticeship with Thorn EMI and worked there as a senior service technician for seven years. Since then, Andrew has worked in the security industry for the past fifteen years in system design and s...

 Hikvision are constantly developing more sophisticated products for the surveillance marketHikvision, a world leading supplier of surveillance products and solutions, soared to No.5 from last year's No.10 place in A&S 2011 Security 50, a market survey based on the worldwide security industry leaders' revenue figures from the previous fiscal year. Hikvision's five-place progress dramatically demonstrates its development by leaps and bounds for year 2010, with the stupendous sa...

The security industry recognises ADT Fire & Security as a European leaderADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of fire and security solutions, has received a prestigious “Inspiration in HR Award” from specialist security recruiters SSR® Personnel at the 2011 Security Excellence Awards.  This award commends ADT’s development and implementation of initiatives to improve employee engagement, all within a short-space of time.Channelling feedback from...

  NICE recorded revenues of $200.4 million, up 14% year over yearNICE Systems announced results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2011.Third Quarter 2011 non-GAAP Financial and Business Highlights Include: Record revenues of $200.4 million, up 14% year over yearOperating margins reached a record 19.4%, up from 18.1% last yearFully diluted earnings per share increased 20% to a record $0.54Company completed its acquisition of Fizzback in OctoberCompany increases EPS guidance for...

 Gallagher's new Command Centre v7.00 ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see on screenGallagher, a well-known leader in the security industry has released its latest product Gallagher Command Centre v7.00. Gallagher's Command Centre v7.00 security integration platform (previously Cardax FT) capitalises on its highly customisable and configurable capabilities. The new client ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see, sized and placed on screen exactly...

 The BSIA has launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in access control systems The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has just launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in the use of access control systems. The guide explains how access control systems can better improve the protection of sites such as water, oil and nuclear plants as well as administrative or production offices within the sector. It also provides case studies to exemplify the work of BSIA...

Panasonic is presenting a series of keynotes covering many aspects of i-Pro Smart HD With an enhanced programme, a later November start to give further time between IFSEC, presentations, demonstrations of IP surveillance systems, networking opportunities, competitions and entertainment, the Norbain Inform two part road show looks set to be feature packed and strong platform for Panasonic to enlighten delegates on the latest i-Pro SmartHD security and surveillance solutions.During the presentatio...

 HID's SIO technology won the accolade for the most innovative solution of the yearHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its Secure Identity ObjectÔ (SIO) technology has won a CARTES & IDentification 2011 SESAME award for the most innovative solution of the year.  The company's SIO technology operates within the Trusted Identity PlatformÒ (TIPÔ) that enables digital credentials to be securely embedded into a variet...

 MOBOTIX has worked with ECA to provide highly valued training workshops on IP based CCTVUpcoming seminars provide specifiers and end users with an opportunity to learn more about the advantages of using high-resolution video solutions using an innovative distributed architecture.MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced that they have been invited to take part in forthcoming business mornings aimed at clients and speci...

  The open standard policy of the OPST alliance raises the value of transit fare collection system The Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) Alliance recently announced that Samsung Electronics has joined the OSPT Alliance. As a full member of the Alliance, Samsung will pursue the development of commercialised semiconductor products for building next-generation transit fare collection systems based on the CIPURSE™ open security standard."We are pleased to join OS...

The IP based network system takes advantage of the performance and cost efficiencies of Arecont cameras Virtua Healthcare System, a comprehensive multi- hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, NJ, has recently upgraded its video surveillance system to an IP-based network complete with Arecont Vision IP megapixel cameras. According to Paul M. Sarnese, System Safety Director, Virtua Health, the Arecont solution has enabled the organisation to increase surveillance...

 G4S system integrates with Wavesight's wireless solutions for secure transmission videoThe Symmetry Security Management System from G4S Technology now integrates with Wavesight, Europe's leading innovator in wireless solutions for secure transmission video.The wireless system is a genuine alternative to traditional cable and fibre transmission and can be easily implemented across roads, rivers, railway lines and even around buildings. The solution works by connecting two remote points, up...

Airbus and Zucchetti Axess established their initial contacts at a LEGIC meetingZucchetti Axess recently implemented an employee time & attendance system for Airbus Spain using multifunctional LEGIC read & write terminals.Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer with operations in 80 countries, recently upgraded the employee time & attendance system at its Spanish factories in Madrid and Seville. Italy-based Zucchetti Axess linked up with its Spanish partner, SoftMachine, to implemen...

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR A...

One of the capitals most quintessentially English hotels, The Stafford London by Kempinski, has chosen a bespoke electronic access control solution from SALTO installed by Ansador. Located in the heart of St James's, The Stafford London was originally built as a private residence in the 17th century and throughout the next two hundred years the house changed hands many times before eventually becoming a small, private hotel successively owned by various individuals and groups. Over the years t...

Genetec grew 212% during the period from 2006-2010 on fiscal year revenueGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it ranked number 374 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the per...

LEGIC will provide security components to enable its customers to offer solutionsLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless smart card technology for people ID solutions is developing LEGIC MMT to improve security and convenience also for Mifare-based environments.LEGIC will provide security components to enable its customers to offer solutions which comply with the requirements of the technical guideline TR-03126-5 of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). A f...

 MOBOTIX generated revenue of €15.2 million in the Short Fiscal Year and achieved an export ratio of 68.1%MOBOTIX AG, supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the Group's Short Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1 to September 30, 2011). The change of the fiscal year was necessary since the now very extensive audit and the preparation of the financial reports coincided with the vacation period in July and August....

 Panasonic will begin manufacturing products in energy-efficient facilities and will use fewer hazardous materialsSensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is taking leadership by offering products manufactured in energy-efficient facilities, using fewer hazardous materials and emitting less CO2, and which also consume less power than previous Panasonic comparable models. Panasonic also strives for...

 SALTO Systems has collaborated with BioCote Ltd. to provide higher-quality security products in the marketSALTO Systems is pleased to announce a new partnership with BioCote Ltd, the market leading provider of silver ion based anti microbial coating technology.The agreement will see a range of SALTO access control products, initially its best selling XS4 escutcheon range including wireless on-line real time escutcheons, wireless ready escutcheons, stand alone escutcheons, AMOK escutcheons,...

Legoland® site contains approximately 55 million Lego® bricks set in 150 acres of parkland and is visited by 1.5 million annually. Vikings' River Splash, the latest, largest, wettest ride at Legoland® Windsor, required optimum security surveillance to ensure customer safety and efficient operation. Staff at the Berkshire attraction are now able to watch visitors from two control desks at any point on their journey through the rapids ride.  DES Security Systems were chosen...

Wavestore's new BNC Expander panel with loop-through provides a practical, as well as cost-effective method of adding BNC inputs to a Wavestore recording solution. Designed to be installed at the rear of a video recording equipment rack, the Expander panel provides for 16 video inputs and 16 buffered loop-through outputs with auto-switching. "We have designed the BNC Expander panel with the installer very much in mind," said Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore. "We have, fo...