Surveillance & Security News for November 2011

The solution fuses Sony' surveillance cameras and video analytics with Envysion's MVaaS technologySony Security Systems Division and Envysion, the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, are teaming to provide video?based business intelligence services to movie theaters. This joint solution combines Sony's industry-leading lineup of surveillance cameras and video analytics with Envysion's best-in-class MVaaS technology to deliver instant and actionable business insights to a theate...

Sony showcased Hybrid Camera solutions, XI's wide-area monitoring & View-DR imaging technology Sony Security Systems Division displayed key innovations that empower solutions to key market segments at the opening of the 57th ASIS International Seminar & Exhibits. These include: Hybrid Camera Surveillance Video solutions, the industry's first network cameras capable of simultaneously transmitting both analog standard and high-definition images over a single coaxia...

The XI's allowed the Baltimore police to monitor the entire event area from a single centralised locationSony Electronics' XI's wide area monitoring security solution provided extensive video surveillance for the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix, an auto race over a two-mile temporary street circuit traveling through the heart of downtown Baltimore over Labor Day weekend. The XI's system, incorporating the XIS-3420 High Definition camera unit, allowed the Baltimore police to monitor the entire...

 Sony IPELA HYBRID solutions are suitable for various surveillance applicationsSony Electronics recently announced the introductory lineup of its new IPELA HYBRID solutions at the ASIS International Conference. These are comprised of the five Z-Series cameras including fixed-angle, PTZ and minidome models combined with receiver units. Together, these are suitable for a broad range of surveillance applications, especially upgrades to legacy analog/coax installations. More than just a new...

EIM analyses patterns and trends that impact claims across an entire organisation G4S Compliance & Investigations, Inc. (G4S), a global leader in investigations, is showcasing its new Enterprise Investigation Management (EIM) solution at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida. EIM is a revolutionary and effective new approach to resolving risk challenges by analyzing patterns and trends that impact claims across an entire organisation. EIM meets the unique needs of risk managers with pers...

 The new platform of Yale locks come in durable acrylic touchscreen or simple,  tamper-resistant keypad Yale Locks & Hardware, an ASSA ABLOY Group company and a world leader in door hardware for residential and commercial applications, is showcasing the company's first deadbolt and lever locks specifically designed for intelligent/digital home integration at ASIS 2011. These new locks are the first in the Yale Real Living portfolio of home control and security solutions. Avai...

The cameras offer features such as backlight compensation, SSNRII, and noise reductionNew vandal-resistant megapixel fixed dome network cameras, being introduced by Samsung Techwin America at ASIS 2011, capture high- resolution images, day and night, and incorporate 15 built-in infrared (IR) LED illuminators with a range of 50 or more feet. Samsung's new ONVIF-compliant high-performance dome cameras also include motorized 3- 8.55mm (2.8x) vari-focal lenses that allow zoom and focus se...

  The cameras provide true day/night operation with clear 600 TV-line colour images and 700 TV-line B/W imagesSamsung Techwin America's new vandal-resistant fixed dome cameras introduced at ASIS 2011 offer features such as vari-focal lenses and exceptional high-resolution image quality. The units feature IP66-rated environmental housings for use in harsh environments as well as aluminum die-cast chassis to ensure impact durability. Both new high-durability, low-profile analog dom...

  SurroundVideo represents Arecont's third generation of panoramic megapixel cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the start of volume production this month of the world's first 20 megapixel day/night panoramic camera providing a 180-degree field of view. The new all-in- one AV20185DN SurroundVideo® camera is a cost-effective solution for applications where mechanical pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices might otherwise...

 Aperio wireless locks integrate with RS2's powerful Access It! line of access control softwareASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and RS2 Technologies, a technology-driven manufacturer of cutting-edge access management hardware and software, announce the integration of RS2 Technologies with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks. Aperio wireless locks integrate with RS2's powerful Access It!® line of access control software, which includes Access It...

A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series Dortronics Systems, Inc. announces expansion of its line of door interlock and mantrap control products to include the New 4300 Series, a low-cost base model configured for standard two-door applications. A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series along with the company's 4700 and 4900 series to provide customers a complete selection of door- control products ranging from...

 Another new feature of Pilot v4.5 is availability of management reports about camera and system use American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-...

Vigitron's solutions are certified with camera manufacturers such as Axis, Panasonic, Samsung etc.At the ASIS 2011 convention in Orlando, Florida Vigitron introduced several new additions to its Ethernet extender line of products. Using propriety technology of Symmetric Bandwidth (SBW) and Pass Through PoE (PTP) Vigitron's approach to extending data and PoE to distances of up to 5,000 feet (1,515 meters) assures users of minimal bandwidth and information packet loss. Vigitron extenders a...

The system comprises 300 SNC-DH280 full HD mini domes, SNC-DH120 mini domes and SNC-RH164 rapid domesAn all-Sony HD network security cameras system is now in service maintaining video surveillance at the National September 11 Memorial (9/11 Memorial) in New York City. The installation consists of some 300 SNC-DH280 full HD (1080P) mini dome cameras, 720P SNC-DH120 mini domes and SNC-RH164 rapid domes. The camera selection process began in early 2009. Working in conjunction with 9/11 Memoria...

G4S displayed transformational security solutions combining manpower, technology and innovationG4S, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions, unveiled its newest proprietary technology, showcasing its comprehensive services and featuring its top-ranked officers and management at ASIS International (booth #3325). Visitors experienced the future of the security industry as G4S presented transformational and revolutionary security solutions combining manpower, technology and innovat...

 Aperio will integrate with MAXXESS's eAXxess and Efusion Event Management Software packagesASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and MAXXESS Systems, a long-time leader in traditional access control, announce the integration of MAXXESS Systems with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks in the United States. Specifically, Aperio will integrate with MAXXESS's eAXxess™ and Efusion Event Management Software packages. eAXxess is a powerful security mana...

 The new information displays Dortronics' complete 4000 series of door interlock and mantrap control productsDortronics Systems, Inc. debuts USB packaged brochure at ASIS featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series along with the 5277 series of illuminated door control switches, plus basic system drawings and operation and a checklist for system configuration. The new information displays Dortronics' complete 4000 series...

  Securitron digital entry systems include DK-36 Keypad Controller, DK-37 Digital Keypad and DK-38 Digital KeypadAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY is expanding its range of Securitron digital entry systems with the introduction of its DK-36 Keypad Controller, DK-37 Digital Keypad and DK-38 Digital Keypad. The new models are easy to install, easy to program and easy to use. The Securitron DK-36 is a heavy-duty keypad controller that allows keypads to communicate with access control systems...

 Securitron ICPT transfers power between a door and latch side to operate the electronic locking deviceAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY is displaying its Securitron AccuPower Series of switching power supplies, designed to protect and maximize the performance of all access control devices. The company is also previewing its Securitron Inductive Coupling Power Transfer (ICPT), an innovative device that transfers contactless power between a door and the latch side of its frame without the need for...

  SARGENT's SE LP10 line leverages HID Global's new Secure Identity Object digital credential technology At ASIS 2011, SARGENT is showcasing its newest solutions for secure physical access projects that must comply with Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standards under Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201. The new SE LP10 product line supports SP 800-116 Uncontrolled Security Areas and works with HID Global's pivCLASS Authentication Module and Validation Server t...

Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices are with 56- electric latch retraction SARGENT Manufacturing Company a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door closers, and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, will be exhibiting its Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices with 56- electric latch retraction, which brings fast, quiet operation to high-traffic egress doors. Offered in ET trim as well as a variety of pull trims, 56- electric latch retraction ensures fast, quiet operation as w...

 Bentall's management desired a system that could capture and record video without compromising on the qualityZada Technology has recently installed SharpView, the state of the art IP Megapixel CCTV system from J2K Video to solve a key requirement at Bentall Centre, one of the UK's most prestigious shopping centres.The management at Bentall in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames required a system that could capture and record video, at all entrances, with sufficient quality to allow t...

  St Pancras station has been refurbished and secured with Alpro's access control keypadsAccess control keypads from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been used at Saint Pancras International Station in London as part of security upgrades during the largest rail refurbishment project in the UK for a century. The Alpro keypad has an ingress protection rating of IP68 and its design has proved robust in a demanding environment by providing protection against airborne contaminants includin...

The solutions secures key areas around the perimeter of the buildingUnique Security Solutions who provide the CCTV security system at CityPoint, the largest commercial office building in the City of London, has completed over a year of recording multi-megapixel video using J2K Video's SharpView solution. The solution secures key areas around the perimeter of the building and includes continuous recording of video from 5 Megapixel cameras onto 19-inch rack mountable SharpView Recorder....

The system has been running continuously without interruption and provided Mixed Freight servicesA state of the art CCTV system installed by Touchstone Electronics Ltd has completed over two years of recording both standard PAL and Megapixel CCTV video at Mixed Freight Services, a specialist air cargo X-Ray company. J2K Video's SharpView system was selected by TEL to upgrade an analogue system with J2K Video's flagship SharpView Corporate solution that includes multi-Megapixel cameras from Are...

 J2K Video's SharpView System was installed by Zepha SecurityZepha Security has installed SharpView Corporate as part of the CCTV upgrade at the Central London site of a World renowned University.The brief was to improve image quality in key areas on campus and Zepha demonstrated video recording made using J2K Video's SharpView System. On seeing the quality, the Head of Security commissioned Zepha to install the J2K Video system alongside their existing PAL based CCTV.Zepha Security's Techn...

The school chose SharpView as it was the only product that met the key requirementsBritain's largest independent school upgrades to a fully digital IP CCTV security system based on J2K Video's SharpView security management software.George Watson's College in Edinburgh has chosen the full Professional version of J2K Video's SharpView security management software to manage 64 Axis, standard and megapixel IP cameras. Alistair Riddell, IT Manager at the school, selected J2KVideo's solution followin...