Surveillance & Security News for November 2013

NXT-ID’s 3D FaceMatch biometric identification systems will be added to VOBD's product line NXT-ID Inc. a biometrics company focused on the growing m-commerce market and its wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID, LLC, recently announced an agreement with Indian/U.S. technology company, Voice of Big data (VOBD), to distribute its patented 3D FaceMatch biometric facial recognition identification systems in India. 3D FaceMatch will be added to Voice of Big data's current Facial S...

safecontractor recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors Esoteric Ltd, a leading counterespionage and electronic sweeping company has been awarded accreditation from safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Under the safecontractor scheme, bus...

Representatives and delegations from the world’s leading security enterprises visited CPSE 2013 At CPSE, major Chinese and global security products manufacturers, including Panasonic, Huawei, Bosch, Honeywell, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony and Siemens presented their innovations, find reliable partners and achieve critical goals. The newest products from around the world will be on display, running the entire gauntlet from video surveillance, access control, anti-intrusion and al...

Identive will present the results on Thursday 7th November, 5pm Eastern time Identive will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. For those un...

Visitors and participants at the fair saw a pre-release build of version 3.5 of the innovative Axxon Next VMS AxxonSoft took part in the International Technical Fair, held from 30 September to 5 October 2013 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The large-scale prestigious event drew numerous companies from heavy industry, transport, IT, software development, electronics, construction, chemistry, energy, environmental protection, and other fields. The fair had examples of technical solutions...

Honeywell today released the 6100 Series Custom Alpha and Fixed-Language Keypads, giving security dealers a broader portfolio to accommodate a range of homeowner budgets and lifestyles. The Custom Alpha keypads feature VISTA® Intelligent Programming (VIP)—an intuitive, menu-based programming option for the most common functions that helps reduce installation time and labor costs. VIP is currently available with Honeywell’s VISTA-20P control panels. Easy-to-use graphics and a symm...

The Security Institute’s Wilf Knight award recognises a unique piece of research in a security management based subject Now in its fifth year, The Security Institute’s prestigious Wilf Knight Award is presented annually at the Security Excellence Awards in recognition of a unique piece of research into a security management based subject. This year’s event took place on the 23rd October at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London, and the proud recipient of this...

The partnership between Matrix and Tri-Ed will provide greater opportunities for both companies Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with Tri-Ed Distribution, a well-known and highly respected supplier of security and IP products based in Woodbury, N.Y.  Matrix Systems will align itself with Tri-Ed Distribution to fulfi...

OvisLink Corporation, a professional and primary provider of networking and IP solutions, announces CoreNVR series which is a new generation Network Video Recorder for AirLive IP Surveillance Solution. The AirLive CoreNVR series offers 9 channel or 16 channel for various environment with easy to install and user friendly interface, it supports up to 3MP resolution and with HDMI video output to provide you high video quality on Full HD supported monitor, it also supports two way audio and H.264...

“As a full service IT provider, a reliable access control system is essential for us to ensure the security of the data stored on servers. We’ve been using the access control solution from Nedap since the 1990s. INFO AG and its data centres have grown constantly since then, and AEOS with them. Nedap has proven its value as a committed partner during that period, with a system that is simple to control. One mouse click is all that’s needed to inform my customers about the identi...

Located just 14 kilometres (8.5 miles) from the country's capital, the Chilean city of Colina is home to one of the latest Safe City video surveillance projects powered by the innovative AxxonSoft Next video management software. The surveillance system was installed at the initiative and with the approval of the city government and now spans 25 different cameras. Colina is the administrative centre of the commune of the same name as well as the capital of Chacabuco Province, with a population o...

Ray received the award for his leadership in successfully strengthening Axis' position as market leader Ray Mauritsson, Axis Communications, has been named "CEO of the Year" 2013 in the large company category. Ray Mauritsson receives the award for his leadership in successfully strengthening Axis' position as market leader while maintaining its already strong corporate culture during a period of high growth and heavy recruitment. “I am honoured to be named ‘CEO of...

The specification of the HandPunch supports Feedback Data’s existing time and attendance portfolio Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has announced a new partnership with Feedback Data to further enhance the trade distribution of Ingersoll Rand’s time and attendance biometric hand reader, HandPunch. Feedback Data is a well-established UK based manufacturer and distributor of time and attendance terminals and software utilities...

According to CCTV.co.uk, November also sees a surge in past customers having their existing CCTV systems serviced November is shaping up to be a record month for CCTV installations in London, a leading security company says. The clocks going back to winter time, fear of crime and recent statistics suggesting that November is the peak month for burglaries mean that companies and households are giving serious consideration to beefing up their security. UK-based company CCTV.co...

Entatech has UK agreements with Nightwatcher, Securix and Swann and now distributes Yale alarms and locks With winter fast approaching and darker nights looming, Entatech is introducing a number of fantastic new CCTV and Security products to their product portfolio, to coincide with National Home Security Week. Entatech’s security channel is one of the most evolving divisions within the distributor’s portfolio, and distributes a wide range of CCTV, lighting and se...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, in conjunction with HID Global, announced that their combined end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and validation software has been approved as a fully compliant FICAM Solution by the U.S. General Services Administration. The approval means that C•CURE 9000 from Software House, along with HID Global pivCLASS readers and validation software, are the first such products to meet the rigorous...

The new ION Series servers from Iomnis Surveillance Solutions have been specifically engineered to deliver the functionality of OnSSI’s industry leading Ocularis PS Video Management System (VMS). The joint technology venture combines the core expertise of OnSSI and Iomnis to provide a fully integrated video surveillance solution with uncompromised performance and value. The new ION Series with Ocularis PS is available in two versions: one that accommodates up to 26 IP cameras, and a hybri...

Bosch Communication Center will focus on services for the automotive industry that increase safety and convenience The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, will open its first North American communication center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in early 2014. At the new location, the business unit Bosch Communication Center, the Group’s international service provider, will expand its global network and begin offering a range of services for U.S. and...

FICAM testing program ensures that products conform with existing APL approval procedures HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that the companies have joined forces to deliver the industry’s first fully FICAM-compliant solutions for end-to-end physical access control systems (PACS). The complete offering comprises...

GPP Perimeter Protection developed the AVI system using Idesco readers and controllers Global access control and security system supplier, GPP Perimeter Protection AB, was selected recently to deliver an automatic vehicle identification (AVI) system for bus transportation services provider, Veolia, in Hurva, Skåne, Sweden. Bengt Wedin, of Veolia, introduced it, saying: “This new system, for protecting access of our lanes from unauthorised vehicles, works perfectly....

BSIA’s event provided Scottish businesses with an insight into the impact of the economy on CCTV usage A new event hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has helped CCTV users in Scotland to navigate the latest regulatory and technological developments in the CCTV sector. Held in Fife on 22nd October, the BSIA’s seminar and exhibition provided Scottish businesses, Police and local authorities with an expert insight into the latest changes in t...

The new generation of DL/ID cards feature tru/window LOCK, which provides additional protection to cardholder Trüb AG, one of the leading suppliers of high security identity and travel documents, has been selected as the supplier of the new generation of Driving Licenses/Identity Cards (DL/ID) for the District of Columbia in the USA. The new generation of DL/ID cards are considered to rank amongst the most secure documents used in the United States. The cards are made of...

Lisa has over six years' experience in selling regional and national contracts within the security sector Lisa Roberts has been appointed Business Development Manager for Coventry-based Regent Security, a subsidiary of building service provider, Regent Samsic. Regent Security fields a range of services including manned guarding, systems, patrols and event officers. Lisa brings to the company six years' experience in selling regional and national contracts within the security...

The card system is much more convenient and much safer than carrying keys The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is one of the first major public aquariums to place large-scale focus on the ecology and biodiversity of its own region. One of the facility’s two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when t...

Omega Seguridad relied on FLIR’s SR series of surveillance cameras, which offer high quality thermal imaging OMEGA GROUP, based in Sevilla, Spain, offers a comprehensive range of surveillance and security services, including the installation and maintenance of systems and equipment for intrusion and fire detection, CCTV, access control, etc. One of the company’s main areas of expertise is perimeter protection of solar parks. As an increasingly important provider of...

Banco Supervielle received an award for its pensioner biometric identification project at the FELABAN CLAB 2013 Lumidigm recently announced that Banco Supervielle, a large private Argentinean bank, has won a FELABAN Financial Innovation Award for a biometric identification project that facilitates easy and secure transfer of retirement funds to retirees. Every month, the payment of pension checks to public retirees, one of the bank’s most important customer segments, was...

The new Interlogix Advisor™ system will provide the Taylor family with peace of mind An Iraq war veteran and his family will soon move into a fully remodelled home, complete with a robust Interlogix security system, as part of Lifetime Television’s nationally televised Designing Spaces home improvement show. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The three-episode "Project Homeward Bound" series, which beg...

GeoVision’s GV-NVR video surveillance management platform will also be on display at ASIS 2013 GeoVision will be demonstrating the latest innovation in IP camera solution with the exceptional Aurora Series, which features super low-lux capabilities to provide visible colour video in low-light conditions. To satisfy the fast growing IP surveillance market, GeoVision has designed a line of more than 70 IP cameras with ONVIF Profile S support. The highly anticipated IR Fis...

Dahua Technology releases Eco-Savvy network camera series — DH-IPC-5000/4000-series — offering 1.3-Mp, 2-Mp as well as 3-Mp with diverse designs and sizes. The series features low consumption and low streaming, making this product a stand-out in power efficiency. Featuring new Ambarella chipset and in-house ISP technology, this new series cameras manage to encode @1080p with bitrate 2M and @720p with 1M, which is 75% saving of networking bandwidth and storage compared with the exist...

A10 Networks, Inc., the technology leader in Application Networking, recently announced its AX Series Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) are officially supported by NEC Corporation’s MasterScope Virtual DataCenter Automation. Used by data centre service providers and enterprises, MasterScope Virtual DataCenter Automation is a cloud platform application that helps automate planning, rollout, and operation of cloud environments, which are becoming larger and more complex to manage. AX...