Surveillance & Security News for November 2014

Access control systems that leverage proprietary technologies severely limit system flexibility Access control’s ongoing transition from closed systems to more open integration provides benefits for integrators, and especially for end users looking to maximise their system return on investment. End users want greater flexibility, specifically in terms of hardware choice. As a result, more non-proprietary solutions are coming to market. For the integrator, offering more o...

AMG manufactures CCTV transmission solutions and 5 megapixel cameras AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, announces that Andrew Pigram has joined to company as Sales and Marketing Director. In addition and  as part of the company’s drive into new industry sectors - Sara Bullock takes up a new position as Business Development Director. Founder and MD of AMG Systems Alan Hayes says, “AMG’s...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors Global specialist in energy, Schneider Electric has partnered with ASSA ABLOY Access Control UK, to enhance its Continuum building management system. ASSA ABLOY latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock - have all been integrated into the Schneider Electric access control product line. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperi...

ISD received certification through the NSI Gold scheme for design, installation and maintenance of fire detection systems ISD Tech, an agile and fast growing Surrey-based security systems integrator, recently announced that it has achieved BAFE accreditation for the design, commissioning, installation and maintenance of fire detection systems. “The extension of our capability into fire enables us to offer turnkey fire detection and alarm systems together with integrated...

Vanderbilt Industries will focus its market on the Vanderbilt name brand Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, recently announced that it will focus its market identity on the Vanderbilt name brand.   Following Vanderbilt Industries’ October 21 announcement of the pending acquisition of Siemens’ Security Products, the new entity, renamed Vanderbilt International GmbH, will begin to utilise the Vanderbilt n...

A solution using Axis cameras and Milestone XProtect was developed to reduce shrinkage across the site Automotive servicing business Tractamotors has realised a 60% reduction in losses for the retail arm of its business following the installation of nearly 50 Axis network cameras to its site in Cavan, Ireland. Axis Communications and partner, Encom, developed a feature-rich, state-of–the-art solution that combined Axis network cameras and a Milestone XProtect video surv...

mobiDEOS has upgraded its all-in-one UCNE surveillance solution to feature an ONVIF-compatible video encoding platform, ensuring greater interoperability across connected products conforming to the open standards protocol. UCNE, an acronym for Universal Cloud and Network Enabler, first debuted in July 2014 as a cost-efficient solution to transition analogue security systems to IP and cloud infrastructures. ONVIF is an open industry forum promoting and developing global standards for interfaces o...

Phoenix’s seamless integration allows the port incident command room to be used across multiple domains Christie®, a world leader in visual display and audio technologies, has expanded its reach to Port Fourchon, a major seaport on the Louisiana coast. Port Fourchon has recently completed construction of a new multi-agency Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), including a 30-seat incident command room utilising the Christie Phoenix® open content management system to...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its P-900 proximity reader that lets customers easily access a variety of up to 20-inch (508 mm) read range applications, from the parking lot to an inside door. With the reader, users can deploy Farpointe's Pyramid Series proximity cards and tags as well as support certain legacy HID and/or AW...

In response to the rising demand for advanced safety and security protection solutions worldwide, Grandstream Networks recently announced a new innovative Network Video Recorder (NVR) with large recording capacity and highly competitive pricing to its arsenal of video surveillance solutions. Ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), retail stores, apartment buildings and hospitality markets, the new GVR3550 NVR supports quick and easy installation thanks to its auto-discovery of IP came...

General Managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for their respective areas Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has named new general managers for six key markets across the country. The new appointments include: Mark Acosta, who was promoted to General Manager of the Visalia branch office. Acosta started his career in the security industry 25 years ago and has been with Prote...

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has revolutionised the security industry by offering a proven access control solution that provides network-based “Pure IP” panel-less access control technology. ISONAS’s network-based PowerNet™ IP Reader-Controller offers a patented technology that easily integrates with Windows-based software to deliver more simplicity, greater value, and total flexibility over physical access-point security.  The c...

How do you stand out in a world of commoditisation? We live in a world of commoditised consumer goods. You probably own at least one item which would be considered "commoditised" by the majority of the population today, but you can probably also remember the days when it would have been described as "new" and "unique". Think about smart phones: most people you know are likely to own a smart phone. But remember when not everyone had a regular mobile phone? Now they're no...

Communicating access control information across multiple platforms is simplified with the PSIA's PLAI specification Managing access control across large companies or institutions, including those that span giant campuses or even multiple locations all over the world, is essential to optimum security. Too often, however, the effectiveness of a company’s access control system – or, more likely, of its multiple access systems that were installed in various locations o...

Basson’s best-selling IRB2-36VHQ static night-vision and IRB2 PTZ cameras were chosen Caterham High School, Dagenham & Redbridge, recently installed a remotely monitored security system supplied by specialist infrared CCTV supplier, Basson Group. The school administrators were looking for a surveillance solution capable of protecting them against the rising problem of stolen lead roofing and other break-ins being experienced by schools across the borough. The pro...

Kentec will be featuring their Syncro and Sigma ranges, which is designed for the widest range of applications Kentec Electronics Ltd, one of the World's leading manufacturers of fire detection and alarm control panels, will be exhibiting their leading fire detection and alarm control products from their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional and Extinguishant Fire Control Panel Solutions at the Intersec 2015 in Dubai. Life Safety System Specialists Kentec...

At the event, Matrix will demonstrate its range of new high end door controllers with IP65, PoE and touch screen Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Secutech Thailand, 2014. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. At this event, Matrix will demonstrate a range of new high end...

ClearWay provides vehicle and pedestrian incident detection using patented radar technology Navtech Radar, the world's leading manufacturer of Radar based Automatic Incident Detection (AID) solutions for traffic management applications, will be exhibiting their unique ClearWay Automatic Incident Detection (AID) system at Gulf Traffic, in Dubai UAE, 8-10 December 2014. ClearWay provides vehicle and pedestrian incident detection using patented radar technology on roads, tunnels...

The ecosystem enterprise applications encompass solutions for a broad and growing range of cases HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of new strategic partners who have joined the company’s Enterprise Application Partners program during the third calendar quarter, further expanding the ecosystem of available products that are powered by award-winning Seos technology. “Our application partners are extreme...

Situated on a commanding hill just outside the picturesque Long Island town of Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hill displays an impressive collection of artefacts, such as the massive head of a 2,000 pound cape buffalo and 10 foot elephant tusks, as well as stories of a beloved President's life, family and political career. Sagamore Hill Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During TR's time in office, his "Summer White H...

One of the UK’s leading independent access control system designers, Access Control Services Ltd. (ACS Ltd.), continues to enhance the level of integration between their xPLAN system and ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio® locking system. ACS Ltd. has fully integrated the Aperio® wireless locking solution into the xPLAN V9.x access control system, creating a single point of administration and reporting for wired, wireless and wire-free systems, with additional sup...

The World BORDERPOL Congress aims to ensure more secure borders The 3rd World BORDERPOL Congress opens on 9th December in Budapest, Hungary, which will see the largest gathering of international border agencies, agencies at the borders, border management and protection experts. Hosted by the Hungarian Ministry of Interior and Hungarian National Police, the 2014 World BORDERPOL Congress brings together like minded leaders of the world's border security establishments to co...

Skyguard will be showcasing their range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at the event Skyguard will be showcasing their exclusive range of personal safety devices and smartphone apps at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Conference, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 25th November. Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s product range on their stand, including the recently launched iPhone app, which converts t...

The new IP camera series from ABUS won the Award in the "Special Mention" category The panel for the renowned German Design Awards 2015 has decided to give its "Special Mention" award to the new IP camera series from ABUS. Rigorously functional and with five designs, nine models and unlimited potential applications, the new IP camera series impressed the judges across the board. With their innovative IP cameras, ABUS are setting new benchmarks for professional video surveilla...

A range of exhibitors will be on hand to showcase the latest security solutions to delegates With just over a week to go until the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosts its annual South East Business Crime Conference, the Association has announced details of the exhibitors set to demonstrate the very latest in security solutions first-hand to delegates at the show. The half day conference, taking place in the heart of Westminster on Thursday 27th November will ad...

ESA Gives Back, the association’s charitable and philanthropic program, joined forces with World Vision Mission 500 and ESA Gives Back, the association’s charitable and philanthropic program, joined forces with the humanitarian agency World Vision earlier this year and raised a total of $12,500 towards a water sanitation project in the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In October, a total of fourteen volunteers from the security industry, including three of the 201...

Lenel Systems International recently announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0 – the next generation of its leading security management platform with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologi...

The new VI Monitor v6 manages live and recorded video, cameras, and now comes integrated with access control Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software, is showcasing VI Monitor v6, the latest version of its enterprise video management software at the ISC East 2014 conference in New York City. Hosted at the Javits Center, ISC East is one of the leading events for the security industry, bringing together more than 250 leading manufacturers,...

Morpho (Safran) announced recently that its fingerprint matching technology placed first in the ongoing Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*. Results published by NIST reveal that Morpho ranked first in all 3 major categories. All tests are done with fingerprint "templates" which are digital representations of fingerprint images created for matching and storage. Over 30 companies submitted technology for NIST tes...

The archives allow organisations to easily scale the available storage capacity of their surveillance system Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced its new Cloud Archives service for Security Center that will allow organisations to easily scale the available storage capacity of their surveillance system, and eliminate the need to invest in additional servers. With the ability to continue leveraging their existing on-premise s...