Surveillance & Security News for November 2012

The new office will support GET Group’s passport and ID business with the federal government Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the opening of its new office in Washington, D.C. The new location will support GET Group’s growing passport and ID business with the federal government, as well as provide technical support and sales contact convenience for government agencies a...

The Identicom device allows users to discreetly raise a 'Red Alert' if they feel unsafe Family Mosaic, one of the largest providers of homes and supported housing services in London, Essex and Sussex, has implemented over 900 award-winning Identicom devices to protect lone working staff. Connexion2, manufacturer of Identicom, was awarded the contract through a robust and competitive tender process in May 2012.  Family Mosaic has been a customer of Connexion2’s Iden...

XProtect Professional VMS enables the use of HD network cameras and license plate recognition analytics Milestone XProtect® Professional open platform IP video management software (VMS) is the basis for an updated and expanded surveillance solution at Movianto, a comprehensive logistics and transportation service provider for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The move from analog to IP has enabled the use of High Definition (HD) network cameras and license plat...

IMS forecasts Vietnam's CAGR to be 22.3 percent between 2010 and 2015 In its first edition report on the South East Asia video surveillance market, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., forecasts that the Vietnam is fastest growing market between 2010 and 2015, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 22.3 percent. However, it should be noted that the market in Vietnam was estimated to account for less than 10 percent market share in this region in 2010.   South...

G4S Technology's GiroVend is the market leading brand for cashless payment solutions G4S Technology’s GiroVend, the market leading brand for cashless payment solutions, has joined forces with Fidelity Systems PLC, the leading supplier of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) touch screen terminals and software, to integrate their systems and develop an innovative complete cashless EPOS solution with back office functionality. Stewart Angell, UK Managing Director, G4S Technolo...

ISC managed a complex close protection operation for cheerleaders of both the teams and NFL officials NFL fever descended on London once again this October, with the annual Wembley showdown this year playing host to American Football’s St Louis Rams and New England Patriots. For the sixth year in succession, London-based Integrated Security Consultants (ISC) was called upon to ensure the complete safety and security of the visit. The company demonstrated its breadth of c...

PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that its PureActiv video analytics solution has been integrated with OnSSI 's Ocularis video surveillance platform. The integration allows users of OnSSI's Ocularis software to utilise advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size and real location (3D-latitude, longitude and elevation). Ocularis is OnSSI's comprehensive video management system that combines net...

HID Global has provided OMNIKEY 5321 readers for use with Dell’s Mobile Clinical Computing solution HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Dell, announced recently that the two companies have combined their technologies to meet the growing needs of the healthcare industry. HID Global has provided OMNIKEY® 5321 readers for use with Dell’s Mobile Clinical Computing (MCC) solution, which offers greater security through a single authentica...

Samsung Techwin and Pivot3 will be offering a unified IP video surveillance solution for new and existing clients Samsung Techwin, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, recently announced a collaborative partnership with Pivot3 wherein the two companies will offer a unified IP video surveillance solution to new and existing clients. The agreement follows a Pivot3 Series E round of funding led by Samsung Ventures...

PESA is introducing its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system and Vidblox fibre / coax extenders PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and build manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, is showcasing its new C58-DMS streaming media distribution system, as well as its Vidblox fibre/coax extenders and PRO-QV4VP quad view video processor, at Government Video Expo 2012 (Booth 416), which runs this week at the Walter E. Washington Con...

Schneider Electric’s Fort Collins facility is the development centre of Pelco’s popular line of Sarix cameras Continuing its commitment to providing customers with security solutions that allow for flexibility and control while meeting the demands of today’s security and technology requirements, Schneider Electric recently announced the relocation of its Fort Collins, Colo., facility, the centre of development for its Pelco IP and megapixel video security pro...

The site’s new design and fresh look offer expanded features and information for visitors Morse Watchmans, the industry’s leading provider of security management products that include state-of-the-art key management, guard tour and key ring systems, has recently completed a redesign of its website, www.morsewatchmans.com. The site’s new design and fresh look offer expanded features and information for visitors and a streamlined experience for technology partn...

Milestone’s live monitoring supervised every moment of Endeavour’s weekend-long journey Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), provided ‘the right stuff’ as the technology for live monitoring with archived recordings when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) needed to supervise every moment during the space shuttle Endeavour’s recent weekend-long journey from the Los Angeles International Airport to...

Derek Watkins joins Opengear as Director of Sales for EMEA following record growth Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, has appointed Derek Watkins as its new Director of Sales for EMEA following record growth as organisations embrace smarter solutions to reduce overheads through remote management. Watkins brings a proven track record of over 25 years of sales management experience and joins Opengear following a Sales Director role at...

The Asset and Property Marking Section offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and other crimes The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the growing marketplace for forensic marking products. Now known as the Asset and Property Marking Section, the group offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and oth...

Tensor collaborated with EYELYNX Ltdfor the project Tensor is a long running specialist supplier and installer of Panasonic surveillance solutions with expert experience and knowledge in; smartcard and biometrics, time and attendance, access control, visitor monitoring, gates, barriers and turnstiles, digital CCTV, fire roll call and HR personnel software. Established in 1991 Tensor has received a number of accreditations across specialist sectors including the AeroS...

Future Fibre Technologies integrate with Moxa's IP cameras Future Fibre Technologies recently announced the latest camera integration to their world leading fibre optic perimeter intrusion detection systems. This enhanced integration between FFT CAMS™ and Moxa’s IP cameras – including the latest Moxa Vport range of video surveillance products - delivers a seamless solution for controlling cameras when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received in mission-critica...

Hytera and SISTEMA S.A. awarded the contract to deliver a secure mobile radio network to rail-based transportation project Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH in cooperation with SISTEMA S.A. was awarded to deliver a secure mobile radio network based on TETRA technology to THALES SPAIN who has been awarded for the engineering part of the trains in the project Marmaray. Project Marmaray is a rail-based transportation project in Istanbul, Turkey. The project includes the creation of...

VidSys, a leading provider of PSIM software, experienced notable growth from 2007 to 2011 VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced it was again named one of North America’s fastest growing companies on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Buoyed by a growing demand for a...

ADT PulseSM allows customers to arm and disarm their security systems and access real-time video ADT and Southern California Edison (SCE) are providing SCE customers with energy management and reporting capabilities through ADT PulseSM, an interactive home management platform that allows customers to arm and disarm their security systems, control thermostats, turn on and off small appliances and lights, access real-time video, and lock and unlock doors. ADT Pulse can connect...

Oncam, the award-winning industry leader in 360-degree technology that enables cameras with total situational awareness, today announced its launch of the world’s first explosion-proof camera system for 360-degree surveillance.The Evolution ExD camera range has been designed specifically for operation in potentially explosive locations, as well as harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, such as on an oil rig or gas production facility. For example, traditional surveillance cameras ha...

IPVideo will also demonstrate its latest version of C3 Fusion products suite for identifying security events IPVideo Corporation, a Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solutions and Video Management Systems (VMS) provider for more than 15 years that helps organisations proactively mitigate security risks while maximising return on investment, recently introduced two new industry leading security technology products to meet today’s continuing security needs an...

Proxim’s Tsunami® QB-8150 high performance wireless backhaul products were deployed to provide high definition video to the French town Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced that the Community of Villefontaine, situated in the Rhone-Alps Region of France, has selected Proxim’s wireless backhaul solutions for its security and surveillance systems. To enable wireless  high...

Brinks to sell its event security operations to Groupe Ageparfi and cash handling business to Impel Security Polska The Brink's Company, a global leader in secure logistics, announced that it has agreed to sell its event security operations in France to Groupe Ageparfi, and its cash handling business in Poland to Impel Security Polska. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. Brink's will continue to operate its airport security business in...

The report mentions the market's worth as $2.6 billion in 2011, an increase of more than 30 percent over 2010 In its fifth edition report on the Chinese video surveillance market, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., estimated that the market was worth $2.6 billion in 2011, an increase of more than 30 percent over 2010. A key driver of this growth was the network security camera market.   City surveillance and transportation are the largest end-user industri...

AS& E demonstrated its multi-technology Gemini™ parcel X-ray inspection system at the event American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E")  a leading  worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, presented and exhibited its cargo and parcel inspection solutions at Transport Security Expo & Conference 2012 held in London from November 14 - 15. The presentation explored common customer inspection challenges and different approaches to...

The new series also supports integration of low-speed input/output AMG, the British manufacturer of sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission solutions, will be launching a new series of ruggedised Multi-Service Ethernet Switches at Intersec 2013, which takes place from January 15-17 in Dubai, UAE. The new series not only provides Layer 2 Managed Ethernet functionality, it also supports integration of low-speed Input/Output. This allows Serial Ports, Alarm Contac...

Allied Barton’s CEO and President, Bill Whitmore accepted the Visionary Award AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that the company was recognised with the Visionary Award by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. This award was created to establish a special tribute for significant leadership and to recognise outstanding companies that thrive and support the business bac...

SALTO wireless locking devices to supplement Brivo’s portfolio of access control and video solutions Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that it has formed a corporate business partnership with SALTO Systems, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Brivo Systems offers cloud-based physical access control and video systems for a wide array of vertical market applications. Through this new partnership, SALTO wireless lock...

Channel Vision is pleased to announce the new Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) camera, the 6901, as the latest addition to its line of surveillance solutions. As a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and Vandal Proof camera, it is suitable for high contrast scenes with the ability to show image details between dark and light in the toughest conditions. The 6901 Vandal Proof dome camera uses a high resolution colour 1/3” Colour Sony Super HAD II, producing clear images reaching 700 TV lines. Using Super Wide...