Surveillance & Security News for October 2008

  Live Video Maps provide improved site perspective and greater navigationEVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, announced the appointment of SKJ Electronics & Systems, as its distributor in the rapidly developing security solutions market in India. SKJ is a leading integrator of security systems with over 12 years experience in security and surveillance business and a strong presence in the Indian market.  The company has business offices in Ne...

  Optelecom-NKF Siqura product line strengthens Genetec's security solutionOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced a new partner addition to their Alliances program of Genetec, a pioneer and technology leader in IP video surveillance security solutions. The companies have been working closely to ensure that Optelecom-NKF's Siqura® surveillance solutions are interoperable with Genetec's Omnicast 4.2, its latest...

  Both Milestone and MATE products are designed with open platforms which allows integration of their capabilitiesMATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in video analytics and intelligent video surveillance systems, and Milestone Systems, a global developer of open platform IP video management software, recently announced a partnership agreement to deliver a comprehensive security solution.MATE's advanced security solutions, Behavior Watch™ analytic video server and Trigge...

  (Left to right) Ken Johnson, Mayoress of Pendle Ann McGeorge, Mayor Cllr Shelagh Derwent, Adam Hosker, Venita Burby and Brett BurbyPendle and Burnley's Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Group are set to benefit from more than £7,500 raised at a sell out "Glitz and Glamour" evening - sponsored by BSB Electronics - of fun and entertainment held at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington on Friday 26th September.Well over 200 local people, including many local businesses, attended...

  AMG Systems office in Muscat, OmanAMG Systems Ltd. announces that their Middle East Regional office has opened in the Omani capital Muscat.  The office will service the entire region where AMG is seeing growing demand for its unique CCTV transmission solutions.Founder and MD of AMG Systems Dr. Alan Hayes says: "AMG has experienced significant growth in the number of projects we're involved with in the Middle East over the past couple of years.  Our new office in Oman i...

  Steven Carrozzo will be responsible for managing the growing sales demand for the ComNet product lineSteven Carrozzo to head sales effort on behalf of ComNet for the Americas Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Steven Carrozzo to be the company's Vice President of Sales.  Steve will be responsible for company's sales efforts within North and So...

As a supplier of innovative solutions, artec's international distributing organisation continues to developThe expansion of artec technologies AG continues to progress. As a supplier of innovative solutions for video safety engineering and IPTV, artec's international distributing organisation continues to develop.As from September 15th, 2008 the sales team has been strengthened by a further employee. Mr. Florin Iliescu, native Romanian, has sales and project experience of many years in...

 The flexibility and scability of IP Video means Covenant House can easily add new cameras in the future IndigoVision's complete IP Video solution has provided an invaluable CCTV surveillance upgrade for Toronto-based Covenant House, the country's largest shelter for homeless youth.  More than just a place to stay, Covenant House provides 24/7 crisis care and has the widest range of services under one roof, including education, counselling, health care and employment assistance.Th...

  Axis Security hired to manage security in multi-tenanted buildings in London's City and West EndAxis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, has secured a major new contract with property company Savills, covering eight multi-tenanted buildings in the City and West End. Axis is providing manned guarding at six of these prestigious buildings, and response patrols at the remaining two, encompassing 25 officers and a dedicated Portfolio Supervi...

  Hirsch's products will help enterprises enhance system integrity and better protect information assetsHirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of physical access control and security management solutions to enterprises and government agencies, today announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and will participate in its Trusted Network Connect (TNC) work group to enable more secure computing across the enterprise.  By joining with other TCG member companies such as I...

Raytec, the CCTV lighting specialists, continues to deliver innovative LED lighting solutions for the CCTV professional and will be showcasing a number of new and enhanced products at Security Essen (hall 2, stand 204). Raytec's latest innovation, which will be previewed at Security Essen, is FUSION, a full range of low voltage Infra-Red and White-Light illuminators designed to be powered from 12-24V.  FUSION is due for launch in November and is set to be Raytec's most important product int...

  The MOBOTIX Group has reached a sales growth of almost 50%MOBOTIX AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports final results for the past fiscal year 2007/08 ending on 30th June 2008.  Sales and profit are above expectations.Sales: 35.3m EUR, Sales growth: 49.6% , EBIT: 7.0m EUR, EBIT in % of total output: 19.0% , Annual net income: 4.9m EUR , Earnings per share: 1.16 EUR , Dividend per share (proposal):...

 The DV-IP Server network DVR will be one of the products highlighted by Dedicated Micros at Security Essen 2008CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros, part of AD Group, will be using Security Essen 2008 to unveil a number of new and enhanced NetVu Connected surveillance products, including the latest generation DV-IP Server network DVR and the advanced, entry-level DV-IP Express.Features built-in to the new DV-IP Server transform this popular network DVR into a fully scalable, hybrid, syste...

  Bosch supports two charity events this fallBosch is extending a helping hand to national charities through our support of two events this fall.  In September, Bosch sponsored the American Red Cross in its efforts to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Funds raised at the organization's Fire & Ice Benefit Auction will provide emergency shelter, food, clothing, and basic necessities to help families in the greater Rochester, New York area who...

IP-Surveillance technology is proving its worth in terms of real Return on Investment (ROI) in contrast to traditional, analogue-based CCTV systems.  This was the conclusion of a study based on a large IP-Surveillance installation completed in the last month at Knowsley Community College, near Liverpool.The bulk of the savings came from ongoing system maintenance costs.  With a standalone analogue-based CCTV system the college's estates management team would have been obliged to purcha...

Après ski in the thermal baths - both these leisure pursuits can now be combined very conveniently at the Bad Kleinkirchheim resort in Carinthia (Austria).  The operators of the mountain railways and the Roman thermal baths have now opted for a hitherto unique access control solution which uses the very latest transponder technology to link up two different leisure worlds.Here, the slogan ‘From the piste to the thermal baths' is taken quite literally.  Once one has purchas...

"Savoir vivre" in FrankfurtIn the middle of the hectic Frankfurt banking district, tranquillity can be found at the traditional Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt.  Located in the idyllic Wiesenhüttenplatz, a street surrounded by trees, the hotel, which was built in 1905, offers its guests a superior standard of comfort as well as a discreet and courteous service with all the flair of a grand old establishment.  Guests are guaranteed a haven of comfort and relaxation...

Two Swiss stadiums which hosted UEFA Euro 2008 football matches in June 2008 chose to use new Geutebruck CCTV equipment for security and crowd management in and around the grounds as well as their associated retail and entertainment facilities.  The hybrid systems installed by EOTEC AG in the 40,000-seater St Jakob stadium in Basle and in the 30,000-seater Letzigrund stadium in Zurich both integrated existing analogue cameras with new IP and megapixel ones, digital recording and virtual mat...

The clientSEAT Sport UK is the motorsport division of SEAT UK which competes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).  It is one of fifteen teams competing in the BTCC with two race-engineered SEAT Leon TDI cars.  It excels at everything it does and that includes offering its VIP guests an unrivalled experience on race days.The situationAs part of the BTCC season, SEAT Sport UK participates in 30 thrilling races.  Thousands of fans flock to the circuits on race days...

A new access control system based on products from Siemens Building Technologies and installed by Thorne Access & Security, is playing a key role in the transformation of an under-used executive suite at Burnley Football Club.  Part of Pennine Lancashire's No Limits programme, the suite will become a vibrant Enterprise Haven that provides accommodation and support for fledgling businesses.By working with partners, including Burnley FC's community trust, No Limits is planning to regenera...

Demographic studies show that football is increasingly becoming a game for the whole family.  To appeal to this increasingly important market it is vital that football clubs promote a secure and trouble-free environment at their grounds.Commitment to safetyDutch premier-league club FC Twente is leading the field in its use of sophisticated Sony network video monitoring technology to ensure it can offer its fans a safe and enjoyable day out. "We are committed to providing a safe en...

MissionThe IT management of the nine hotels belonging to the prestigious Hotel Invest Italiana S.p.A. Group required facility monitoring for common areas and parking lots.  The underlying need was to check the hotels' strategic points and to record events that could only be monitored unobtrusively with efficient cameras featuring contemporary design to blend well with hotel furnishings. SolutionAxis Communications was chosen by the Group's IT management as sole supplier of the over 180 netw...

With its distinctive character and challenging design, Country club golf community has quickly become one of Mississippi's most sought after private golf courses.Boasting some of the best greens in the area, this 18-hole championship golf course also features three sets of tees, interesting water features and unique shaped bunkers - all of which add excitement to any golf experience.  Country club golf community offers a wide range of expertly managed services, and its customer service is s...

With the new football season in England now in full swing, it is perhaps opportune to reflect on the scenes captured on CCTV of Rangers fans running amok in Manchester city centre before and after the 2008 UEFA Cup Final - including a vicious attack on a police officer who became detached from his unit.  To some commentators, this eruption of violence may have appeared to signal a return to the bad old days of soccer hooliganism in England.  For my part, I believe that however shocking...