Surveillance & Security News for October 2010

Legendary Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier will also be at Digital Ally's IACP booth Digital Ally unveiled the new Thermal Ally Imaging Camera at booth number 1035 of the 117th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Orlando, October 23-27. Thermal Ally is a small, versatile, lightweight thermal camera that allows officers to see things they never would have seen before and prevent them from being exposed to danger, day or night, regard...

Seawolf chip from PiximPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has become the exclusive, worldwide distributor for Kiwi Semi's KA909A PixMate™, a companion chip for Pixim's latest product offering, Seawolf. By integrating multiple discrete components, the PixMate chip greatly increases the flexibility of system designers to develop compact Seawolf camera modules by further optimising overall cost/performance and manu...

Vista Mini-D100 single channel mini DVRDesigned to support CCTV security consultants and specifiers, Vista has launched a new dedicated online specifier resource website.Containing a wealth of valuable information, Vista Specifier Online covers all products across the Vista range, including static cameras, fully-functional PTZ domes, DVRs, video transmission products, pan & tilt heads, keyboard controllers, monitors, IR lighting, cables and connectors, and much more.Whether for use within te...

Judges commended the security division of Gallagher Group for its innovation, design and manufacturingGallagher Security Management Systems is celebrating success again - this time as the winner of the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards $10-50 million category. GSMS were announced as category winners at last night's New Zealand International Business Awards, an event which recognises and celebrates companies who are successfully growing their business in international...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom cameraA high-tech surveillance system, including Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurised pan, tilt and zoom cameras and a Pilot series matrix switching system with Nova series keypads, is among the many state-of-the-art features onboard the Havila Venus. Dubbed the "Greenest Ship on the Seas," the Havila Venus is an anchor-handling tug supply vessel (AHTS). This ultra-modern addition to the Havila Shipping fleet boasts an advanced hybrid propu...

GKB Security will exhibit its Video Fire Detection System in the China fire security market for the first timeSecurity China 2010, the 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, will be held in 2 to 5 November in Beijing, China. GKB Security Corporation will take this chance to exhibit its security solutions in the China market. GKB security solutions including Video Fire Detection System (VFDS), Verifeye Mobile Recording System and related surveillance products will be e...

One VIVOTEK FD8134 Network Camera was installed in the capsule  Photo courtesy: Chilevision.clPeople around the world are breathing a collective sigh of relief with the news that the rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean mine workers has been a complete success. The greatest share of the accolades must, of course, go to the courageous miners and their anxious families, as well as the engineers whose ingenuity allowed them to quickly design and build the transport capsule used to extract the work...

Retailers around the globe are challenged with reducing expenses and increasing revenue by improving the effectiveness of their store operations. As the economy fluctuates, these businesses have become even more conscious of measuring store performance and lowering operational costs. Is the store busier on Monday evenings than it is on Friday afternoons? If there are multiple locations or departments, does one attract more customers than another? Does a store have "hot spots", areas where custo...

Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan softwareCognitec Systems, - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is presenting its latest line of products at the Biometrics 2010 being held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London, October 20-21, 2010. Cognitec's presentation includes: A new version of Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan software: Person identification through video surveillance cameras using multiple cameras in real-time...

 CheckPoint.S, facial recognition technology, from OmniPerceptionUK biometric company OmniPerception is unveiling innovative light immune real-time facial recognition technology for the first time at Biometrics 2010 this week.CheckPoint.S uses OmniPerception's tried and tested face identification technology in a unique way in that it can scan a face in seconds even when the subject is moving and not directly looking into the camera.Developed by experts at the company's UK headquarters, the...

The 'Storage and Retrieval Solutions for the Surveillance World' seminar will be presented by Pauline NorstromCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it will be hosting two key seminars at IP Expo, at Earls Court 2, in London on Thursday, 21 October, under the 'Life Safety and IP Security' track. These will address key surveillance issues in the IP world from the effective handling of the large amounts of video footage now generated to the security of the infrastruct...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

Vicon's Surveyor HD PTZ Dome, a day/night 1.3 megapixel cameraVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, announced at the ASIS International Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, the expansion of its line of high-performance PTZ camera domes to include the Surveyor HD, a 1.3 megapixel model. The new Surveyor HD combines a powerful day/night megapixel camera, equipped with 18x optical zoom, in Vicon's proven Surveyor dome system....

 Accenture's biometric identity matching approach has been recently used by the Unique Identification Authority of IndiaAccenture unveiled a new large scale biometric identity matching solution at Biometrics 2010 designed to help public service agencies accurately verify the identity of individuals, whether for the purposes of detecting potential national security threats or for improving the delivery of government assistance programmes and social services to eligible citizens. Accenture's...

WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network CameraAt IP Expo, 20-21 October 2010, Panasonic System Networks Europe is exhibiting their fully integrated IP solutions to the 8000+ visiting IP industry delegates. PSNE products from Security, Telephony, Software and Computing have been integrated, demonstrating ‘true' IP convergence throughout data; video and voice applications at Panasonic stand 224 of the exhibition.Steve Gerrard, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland stated: "IP traffic types su...

Amu has niche knowledge of wireless bridging and will be helping FreeSpace to win contractsAmu Koria has joined wireless data transmission specialists FreeSpace Networks as Business Development Manager. He has niche knowledge of wireless bridging and will be helping FreeSpace to win contracts in the local authority, healthcare, police and education sectors with a focus on the north-west of England, Scotland and the Scottish Borders.Amu has varied experience in electronics having begun working fo...

The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed at the AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is promoting its patent-pending Closed IPTV capability through high profile sponsorship of the 'Security Consultant of the Year' category at the prestigious Security Excellence Awards event being held in London later this week.The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed during...

The Southend University Hospital project goes beyond simple CCTV surveillanceMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of a successful project at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust creating the largest MOBOTIX all digital, hi-res CCTV system within any NHS facility to help protect over a million people.The solution designed and implemented by Check Your Security Ltd (CYS), a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, replaces an aging ana...

CL-530 Australian knob cylinder from VidexJames McGowan, Videx V.P. of Sales & Marketing spoke at the ASIS ‘Solutions Theater' on October 13 at 11:00 am. McGowan presented an overview of Videx, the company's history, and new product offerings. Audiences learnt more about how the 31 year old company continues to design and manufacture cutting-edge access control products that are shipped worldwide from their headquarters located in Corvallis, Oregon USA.

Milestone XProtect Corporate, a top-of-the-line offering of open platform IP video management softwareKeeneo, a developer of video analytics for security and business intelligence use, has integrated its patented 4D video analytics software with Milestone XProtect video management platform. This integration enables operators to use the power of Keeneo's video analytics software with Milestone XProtect Corporate, a top-of-the-line offering of open platform IP video management software, designed f...

British Standards PAS 23 & 24 establish a set of enhanced security performance criteria for productsSALTO Systems together with UK Doorsets Ltd have been awarded Pas 23 & Pas 24 Secured by Design status which also encompasses BS EN 10262000, 10272000 and 122112000 European standards. The same door set configuration was also tested to BS 476 pt 22 for FD30 applications and passed with an impressive over burn margin.Secured by Design (SBD) was established in 1989, and is owned by the Assoc...

Over 60 attendees learnt about the latest developments in the Nordic security marketSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wireless access control solutions, recently ran its first access control seminar in the Faroe Islands to provide public sector municipalities and schools, architects, engineers and advisors with a hands-on opportunity to explore the performance, functionality and advantages of the SALTO product line. The archipelago consists of 18 islands situated in the heart of the Gulf...

The video and alarm information from SightSensor cameras is displayed on Verint's Nextiva systemSightLogix®, the leading supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, announces the integration of its video intrusion detection system with Verint's Nextiva v6.1 video management system (VMS). As a Verint Technology Partner, SightLogix systems, which include SightSensor long-range detection cameras and SightTracker automated PTZ controllers, are now certi...

Onity's in-room safeIn line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.This follows an announcement in March 2010 that UTC Fire & Security had acquired GE Security. UTC Fire & Security operates thr...

Rachel has ten years experience in the audio visual and security and surveillance marketsRachel Hanson, President of Hanson Technology Solutions (HTS), has been appointed as the new Western United States Sales Representative for Basler Vision Technologies, Inc. HTS is a manufacturer's representative based in the Silicon Valley, serving the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Nevada and will be responsible for Basler IP Camera sales in these regions.Rachel has over tw...

The contract has been awarded to G4S' Ordnance Management businessG4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, has been awarded a major mine action contract in Southern Iraq by LUKOIL, one of the world's leading vertically integrated oil and gas companies. This is the first contract for mine survey and clearance to be signed by a major international oil and gas company operating in Iraq and will allow LUKOIL to start the development of the giant West Qu...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore:See the album with captions

Working in the security smoke industry requires a certain amount of information gathering, keeping your finger on the proverbial pulse to find out what the criminals are up to, who they are targeting. It's a relentless skirmish to keep one step ahead. Whatever your data accumulation method, you can be sure that the stream flows freely and constantly, despite official figures reassuring us that crime is on the decline. The retail sector continues to be hit hard, dozens and dozens of incidents,...

HDcctv-compliant CCTVs, DVRs, IP streamers, monitors, etc are added to the HDcctv Compliant Products ListThe HDcctv Alliance™, the global security industry consortium established to manage and promulgate technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced that it has ratified the HDcctv compliance certification programme. The certification programme consists of a suite of standards documents that describe the requirements, methodology, compliance test process and test spec...

Both companies are set to feature each other's surveillance products in their respective technology labs Intransa, the VideoAppliance company, and Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that the IP camera company has achieved Intransa's highest level of certification. Arecont Vision products are now Intransa VideoAppliance SELECT ELITE Partner Certified. In addition both companies are set to feature each other's products in their...