Surveillance & Security News for November 2013

AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology announces that all their 5 Megapixel 360 degrees cameras are now ONVIF compliant. Since joining the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), AMG has focused its efforts on fulfilling the ONVIF standard and the result is that the entire range comprising the much acclaimed Panocam360, TotemCam360, mini TotemCam - PaNVR360 – and SmokeCam360 are now compliant. David J Myers, CTO at AMG...

Two new AXIS M30-VE Network Cameras address the market’s need for small, affordably priced fixed domes with HDTV performance, day/night functionality and easy installation in indoor and outdoor environments. The vandal-resistant AXIS M3024-LVE and AXIS M3025-VE Network Cameras are ideal for installation inside or outside the entrance of a hotel, boutique, restaurant, office or school. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently presented AXIS M3024-LVE, which provides...

Specifically designed for CCTV applications, the new Siemens CMTC2315 video monitor provides crisp, clear pictures from almost any video source. Part of the comprehensive Siemens range of full HD CCTV products, it is ideally suited for use with the latest HD digital video recorders but it also delivers remarkably detailed pictures when used with conventional analogue video sources. This new monitor features a 23-inch diagonal 16:9 format screen and has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, a...

TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, has launched the latest version of its EXgarde 4.1 access control software, which now fully integrates with its Harmony Alliance Partner Texecom’s Premier and Premier Elite range of intruder alarm systems, offering a complete integrated access control and security solution.  Managing Director of TDSi, John Davies, commented, “Offering full integration with Texecom’s range of alarm systems was a key feature in the dev...

A mixture of Bosch domes and fixed units, DVRs and a Bosch 8600 series matrix switch are installed to provide video coverage Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital is the premiere tertiary acute care hospital in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Combining a century old tradition of compassionate care with cutting edge diagnostic imaging technology, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital leads the provision of advanced care in the areas of complex trauma, renal dialysis, acute mental health, advanc...

Bosch’s Security Escort is a wireless personal security system useful for people with limited mobility Eskaton Village Grass Valley, a 42-acre residential community for seniors in northern California, enhances residents' safety and well-being around the clock with the Security Escort wireless personal security system. In 2000, as Eskaton developed plans for Eskaton Village Grass Valley in California, a multiservice retirement community in the scenic foothills of the Sie...

Bosch VIP X1600 multi-channel encoders convert the analogue camera signals into digital format PETCO Park is an open-air ballpark in downtown San Diego, California. It opened in 2004 as the home park of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. It combines the best sight lines in baseball with breath-taking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of the San Diego area. Innovative...

Bosch VIP XD Decoders transform the digital signal to analogue for viewing on monitors End user: Dallastown Area School District Dallastown Area School District is located in York County, 34 miles south of Harrisburg, in the south central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The district serves nearly 6,000 students in five kindergarten through fifth grade elementary schools, a sixth to eighth grade middle school, and a grade nine through twelve high school. The distri...

FlexiDome cameras provide enhanced sensitivity and automatic compensation for infrared illumination Luxury home requires surveillance day and night A luxurious mansion situated on more than an acre of oceanfront property in the Miami Beach area features sprawling gardens and beautiful walkways surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. With a high importance placed on security and privacy, the team charged with protecting the property and its owners needed to replace an aging...

Bosch MIC400 and MIC400IR cameras give visitors a complete view of the internal workings of the submarine Bosch’s rugged MIC Series, or “Metal Mickey” cameras as they are commonly known, have found an unusual application. Installed in a Second World War U-boat docked in Liverpool, the cameras give visitors an up-close look at the internal workings of an old German submarine. Located at the Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead, and operated by Merseytravel, Th...

Bosch AutoDome day/night cameras capture crisp video, enhancing public safety Surveillance video needed for entertainment district George Street is located in the centre of historic downtown St. John's, Newfoundland, and is a popular entertainment district with 22 pubs, clubs and bars in a two-block span. With many hotspots open until 3am on weekends, the area is busy well past dark. While some establishments have surveillance cameras on the exterior of their facilities, the...

Bosch’s DX4020 modules help improve alarm reporting capabilities for the college Davidson College Davidson College is a highly selective independent liberal arts college for 1,700 students. Since its establishment in 1837, it has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. It is located north of Charlotte, North Carolina in the town of Davidson. This historic 450-acre campus is an excellent choice for...

Bosch’s AutoDome cameras are integrated with Firetide’s wireless solution to stream video to the police department Challenge: Not long after three college students were killed in a Newark schoolyard in 2007, city officials announced plans to install over 100 surveillance cameras via a wireless network by the year 2009 in order to deter crime. Solution: Let's Think Wireless (LTW) was contracted to design and implement a high-speed wireless network for the City of...

Bosch cameras keep a "baby watch" over pregnant elephants without adding visible light Cameras deliver discreet surveillance Bosch WZ16 and WZ18 Integrated Infrared Bullet Cameras help staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium monitor select groups of animals, including polar bears, elephants and tigers. Providing reliable, high-performance day and night surveillance, the cameras helped zoo staff keep a "baby watch" over pregnant elephants without adding visible light th...

Challenge: With continued emphasis placed on public and personal safety, governments and agencies around the world need dependable wireless solutions to gain access to critical databases and ensure the safety of civilians and property. On January 20, 2009, in Washington, D.C, while the world's eyes were on President Barack Obama's largest historic inauguration, security was preparing themselves for what took years of careful planning by the U.S. government to protect government officials and ci...

Bosch NDC-225-PI day/night Infrared cameras feature progressive scan technology Cameras assist in public education on Birds of Prey The Peregrine Fund conserves birds of prey worldwide. The American Kestrel is North America’s smallest and most colourful raptor, but researchers have observed population declines on the East and West coasts over the past 20 years. In response, The Peregrine Fund has launched the first phase of a comprehensive project that will involve the...

Bosch cameras deliver the advanced features and performance the organization requires Detailed security video for religious organisation A globally-operating religious organisation required highly detailed surveillance images as part of the security plan for its headquarters location. The organisation sought to capture license plate numbers of vehicles and other fine details, such as facial characteristics of visitors, in the outdoor environments surrounding its facility. The...

Nearly 40 Bosch FlexiDome IP cameras installed high above the gallery walls watch over the exhibit’s priceless artifacts End user: Arts and Exhibitions International Arts and Exhibitions International (AEI) is the organisation behind the award-winning travelling exhibit “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs," which examines the life and era of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun. Along with National Geographic, AEG Exhibitions and the co...

Bosch GVS1000 long-range surveillance gives emergency personnel faster access to crucial information Atizapan de Zaragoza is one of the 125 municipalities in central Mexico and is part of the Metropolitan Zone of Mexico City. It lies at an average altitude of 2400 metres and covers 94.83 square kilometres. Atizapan City Council faced a shortage of personnel for overseeing activities on major roadways, at intersections and in mall parking lots, as well as other areas. In addit...

Bosch Dinion colour cameras monitor hallways, areas with valuable computer equipment and the cafeteria End user: Penn Manor High School is home to nearly 1,900 students in grades 9-12. The facility boasts a library media centre, a spacious gym, which seats over 2,000, and a cafeteria. In addition to updated classrooms and lab facilities, the school has more than 700 computers connected to the Internet. Penn Manor High School uses a 4X4 block schedule. Since beginning the bloc...

37 Bosch AutoDome 300 Series digital day/night PTZ cameras were positioned on light poles Challenge: With continued emphasis on enhancing public safety capabilities including building exteriors, parking lots, and surrounding areas, California State University at Long Beach chose to implement a wireless video surveillance system, completed November 2008, to monitor day-to-day activities, special events, and increase their ability to respond immediately to developing situations...

On March 27, 2012, St. Petersburg was witness to a riveting event: a treasure trove was uncovered! Just how the treasures were found at the Naryshkin Mansion at 29 Chaikovsky St. was a bit murky: persons unknown had attempted to remove the treasures piecemeal, in bags filled with construction debris. Thievery was clearly afoot. But the wrongdoers were thwarted and the valuables were quickly put under careful watch. Historical significance Found in a hidden compartment, the treasures in the Nar...

The SafeCity implementation included over 26,000 CCTV cameras in Moscow, controlling over 10,000 doorways About SafeCity Today's municipal security goes far beyond the monitoring of selected sites. Modern integrated security systems must not only record and stream video but also analyse it intelligently, monitor all types of sensors, and provide automatic responses to problems. SafeCity combines hardware, software and operational measures to provide video security, technica...

Founded in 1935, Gormost State Unitary Enterprise has designed, constructed and maintained many of Russia's public facilities. The company is responsible for 1,370 properties, including bridges, tunnels, embankments, fountains, municipal engineering facilities, and special installations such as memorials and monuments. With 2,300 employees, Gormost supervises over 2.0-million square meters of land and facilities. Daily activities include maintenance, repair, and cleaning, as well as ongoing cap...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces additions to the Javelin range of card readers. The new readers are designed to provide the highest levels of security, be attractive in modern office environments, and are environmentally friendly. The new Javelin card readers are available with and without keypads and have an attractive glossy black and silver design. “The expansion of the Javelin reader line provides the customer wit...

A typical modern gas station is an expensive, multi-functional retail facility. Security systems intended for petrol stations must help provide a consistent, clear view of operations throughout the entire complex, assist in solving disputes, protect the station from crime and other incidents, and generally raise the profitability of the business through reliable and high-quality service. When owners of a petrol station network choose Axxon Intellect Enterprise, they receive effective monitoring...

Prevention. Detection. Suppression. Where one can bet, one can also bluff - but not when it comes to security. Gaps in this system are unacceptable; that is what they believe at the well-known Austrian bookmaking and gambling establishment Wettpunkt Casino. Since 2004, the establishment has been collaborating with engineer Gregor Geischleger from the IGG Handel & Service Company on continuously perfecting the security system. And the lead role in this process is played by the Axxon Smart PR...

Servers running Axxonsoft software were positioned in small rented offices in the near proximity Kiev is a large city with a population of around 3 million people. Like any metropolis, the regulation of traffic flows in the urban centre is an important task. Its solution has been entrusted to a system powered by Intellect. Situation Traffic jams downtown and heavy traffic uptown To reduce congestion on the roads, the city administration enforced a range of special measures...

Intellect assists in providing security and protecting the fine reputation of the Electronika bank The Electronika bank has set before itself the ambitious goal of creating the best network of branches and subsidiary offices. Systems based on AxxonSoft products assist in effectively providing the security of the constantly growing network. Client Ambitious objectives and an innovative approach Electronika joint-stock bank was founded in 1990. Initially it serviced electronic industry. Today...

Challenge: theft prevention for retail grocery stores Wakefern Food Corporation, the merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite, is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, with locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Saker ShopRites, Inc., owns and operates 27 supermarkets in New Jersey. Retail grocery stores are challenged to maintain security surveillance over large spaces to reduce the risk of theft, and to capture video content with a high degr...