Surveillance & Security News for November 2013

Counter Terror Expo will add five new zones to reflect the evolving international security threat Counter Terror Expo has grown year-on-year to become the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind. CTX 2013 saw a 9% increase in the number of attendees to the show and that pattern of growth is expected to continue into 2014 when some 9500+ visitors, 400+ exhibitors and 350+ VIP and international delegations are expected to attend. Key to the succes...

James will lead a workshop session evaluating how PSIM can reduce costs and improve security for aviation authorities VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at Transport Security Expo 2013, taking place 13-14 November, 2013 in Olympia, London. VidSys’ EMEA Sales Director James Whybrow, will lead a workshop session evaluating how integration technologies such as PSIM can...

Robyn Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon all access control related sales in the Midwest U.S. Robyn Broadway has joined Secura Key as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Secura Key is a leading global supplier of Access Control security products. In her new position, Broadway will be responsible for supporting and building upon, all Access Control related sales in the Midwest U.S. According to Charlie Anthony, Secura Key’s Vice President of Sales...

Tamron Co., Ltd. a comprehensive optics manufacturer and a leader company in the security industry announced the release of seven models of machine vision 2.5 pitch sensor lenses. Development concept Tamron has been long recognised as an innovative source for Mega-Pixel Fixed-Focal length lenses for precision industrial applications such as PCB production, inspection machines and engineering devices, affording them valuable insight into industry needs and trends. Trending higher in recent year...

The existing door-entry system has been replaced with ISM’s Ultimate 3000 audio and video telephone system ISM continues to dominate the local authority and housing association door-entry market with two more high-rise installations in south London tower blocks at Amesbury and Durrington. Working in conjunction with installation partner, SCCI Alphatrack, ISM designed, supplied and commissioned the project for Lambeth Living, one of London’s largest housing associat...

BSIA’s Conference saw over 22 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of security products and services Delegates from all business backgrounds based in the South East of England enjoyed a successful and informative half-day conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club on 30th October 2013. The South East Business Crime Conference saw over 130 delegates in attendance, with 22 exh...

Bart Stevens presented “Embedded Security – Protection and Performance Using Hardware IP” at IP-SoC 2013 INSIDE Secure, the worldwide leader in complete solutions for embedded security, recently announced that Bart Stevens, INSIDE’s Director of Product Management, was a featured speaker at the IP-SoC 2013 Embedded Systems Conference and Exhibition, held November 6-7 in Grenoble, France. Stevens presented “Embedded Security – Protection and P...

ABUS Security-Center’s ULTIVEST alarm system can include up to 102 wireless zones with a wide variety of detectors The new ULTIVEST wireless alarm system is designed for those who want to protect their homes and are not prepared to make concessions when it comes to quality, function, operation and design. This is borne out by it having been honoured in the “Special Mention” category of the German Design Awards 2014. The jury thus acknowledged a product whose...

Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the security industry Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced that security industry veteran Geoffrey Bauer has joined the company as Program Manager for the North American Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Program. Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the se...

Mission 500's goal in Colombia is to sponsor 500 additional needy children through World Vision’s child sponsorship program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing its efforts on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, secured another 60 child sponsorships at its October 9 launch in Bogota, Colombia. The launch, which took place during an ALAS (Latin American Security Association) gala dinner, coincided with t...

Through a new joint technology agreement with OnSSI, BCDVideo (Northbrook, IL) is launching the new EVO Appliance Series. Purpose-built specifically to deliver the functionality of OnSSI’s Ocularis Video Management System (VMS), the EVO Series provides a cost-efficient turnkey video surveillance solution ideal for small and medium business applications. For stand-alone sites or organisations with multiple locations requiring central monitoring, the EVO Series is designed to upgrade or rep...

The event drew more than 60 individuals representing 29 ONVIF member companies ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it conducted its 9th Developers’ Plugfest in late September, ONVIF’s second largest such event. The plugfest drew more than 60 individuals representing 29 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical security products. H...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced a new Matrox Maevex PowerStream API enabling third-party software development to manage Maevex H.264 encoders and decoders. The API offers developers complete access to the PowerStream software feature set to facilitate development of customised control applications based on customer project requirements. The PowerStream API will be available to select partners in CQ1 2014. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Matrox to obtain the preliminary API d...

STANLEY Security’s EL Series Electronic Lock is offered as either a standalone lock or wireless system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces it has received GreenCircle’s Recycle Content Certification for the EL Series Electronic Lock. GreenCircle Certified, LLC was established in 2009 to ensure accuracy in third-party certification after encountering many unsubstantiated claims in the marketplace....

Connex has added certification testing and documentation of Milestone Solution Partner integrations with the XProtect open platform Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is purchasing all outstanding shares of the surveillance training, certification and consulting company Connex International, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Milestone was already a majority stakeholder in Connex from an initial investment in July 2010. For y...

BloXsafe's lightweight locking system with unique anti-tamper provides sole access to the owner BloXsafe is presenting its innovative locking solution for hotel room safes at Transport Security Expo, offered with Mul-T-Lock’s high performance cam locks for complete patent protection. BloXsafe is a patented lightweight and simple to use locking system with unique anti-tamper features that instantly clamps onto the front of a safe, to provide sole access to the owner.&nbs...

Arecont has contributed to the advancement of megapixel imaging for professional security applications In 2003, Arecont Vision was founded by two pioneers and innovators in the security industry. As the world leader in megapixel technology, Arecont Vision has contributed more to the advancement of megapixel imaging for professional security applications than any other company. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, please allow us to share with you some of what we’ve...

Suprema showcases its FaceStation, BioStation T2 and BioEntry at the event Suprema, Inc., a leading biometrics company offering core fingerprint technologies for IP access control and time attendance systems, recently announced that it would highlight its latest products and technologies as well as its vision at the Suprema Global Partnership Program 2013 event being held on November 6-7, at RIVERA Hotel in Seoul. Suprema will showcase its industry-leading technology and prod...

Swisscom and LEGIC are currently working together in order to create a mobile ecosystem for the Swiss ID market Three Swiss market leaders have started to close a big gap in the NFC world. Thanks to the cooperation between Swisscom, LEGIC and Kaba, it will soon be possible in Switzerland to safely and easily integrate time and attendance recording and access control into the daily business processes using Near Field Communication. As the biggest Swiss mobile service provider,...

The programme recognises commitments and rewards efforts made by partners to ensure their business growth Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced its new global partner programme to its network of resellers and systems integrators. The Avigilon Partner Program recognises commitments and rewards efforts made by partners to ensure their success and facilitate business growth. The new programme offers Avigilon part...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is introducing a new family of DIVAR digital recorders that include support for the latest 960H ultra high-resolution analogue cameras. This latest 960H technology upgrades analogue systems to the highest analogue resolution possible, representing a cost-effective solution when HD image quality is not yet required. Thanks to the use of the latest generation of charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors, 960H cameras provide a resolution of 720 television lines (TVL)....

The AMAG technology office comprises a fully-equipped and state-of-the-art Innovation Center and Training facility AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, intrusion management (IDS) and HD camera solutions provider hosted an open house on October 17 to celebrate its new office location in McLean, Virginia. Over 80 Mid-Atlantic area security consultants, systems integrators and end users attended the daylong event.   Located in the popular Tyson’s Corner...

Louise and Dan will play a vital role directly advising and helping customers Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is celebrating the expansion of its Customer Care team with the appointment of new members Louise White and Dan Clark. Louise and Dan will play a vital role directly advising and helping customers - whilst processing orders, managing returns and tracking order progress. The latest growth of the team follows the recent announcement by TDSi of a 15% rise in turnov...

Dan will develop and lead Lancope’s worldwide channel sales and marketing strategy and global partner programme Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announces the appointment of Dan Sibille as Vice President of Channels. Sibille has over 20 years of experience driving channel sales and marketing for networking, security and video collaboration leaders including 3Com, Extreme Networks, Internet Security Systems, WatchGuard Technologies,...

DVS will provide LG’s full offering of video surveillance products, including their new IP cameras and recorders DVS, one of the UK’s fastest growing distributors of security and CCTV equipment, has signed a distribution agreement with LG Electronics that will see it provide LG’s full offering of video surveillance products to UK installers and integrators – including LG's new Full HD IP cameras and recorders. Shaun Bowie, DVS's managing director, said...

The workshop will focus on the security hardening challenges faced within rail security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce its CEO, Keith Bloodworth, will chair the Rail Security Workshop at the Transport Security Expo, which takes place on November 13-14, 2013. Recently recognised as one of the most influential people within the security industry, Keith Bloodworth has been a leading visionary withi...

www.tavcom.com has been redesigned to make it easier for visitors to navigate around and find information they need www.tavcom.com has been redesigned to make it much easier for website visitors to navigate around to find the information they need; be it a list of Tavcom’s traditional award winning BTEC certificated classroom courses or Distance Learning courses, which allow participants to learn in their own time and at their own pace. “The website now has a sect...

Crocus currently holds 154 patents and licenses its technologies to foundries and design houses around the world Crocus Technology S.A., a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announced the company has filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office for Inter Partes Review against US Patent 6,980,469 high speed low power magneti...

SIA members can attend The Advance meeting and awards ceremony Distinguished Security Industry Association (SIA) Members will receive awards during the SIA annual membership meeting at the upcoming ISC East exposition, announced Jay Hauhn, chairman of the SIA Board of Directors. The 2013 award honourees are: Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo Systems, 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award for his tireless support of SIA Standards and advancement of the OSDP Access Cont...

The new UC-8100 Series computer and software platform will make it much easier for systems providers to offer a complete monitoring service for any and all of their remote field devices, according to representatives for Moxa at the Solar Power International show in Chicago last week. The UC-8100 Series will act as a compact, highly flexible, vendor-agnostic data logger that connects to inverters, string combiners, smart meters, and other devices made by any manufacturer, then transmits that data...