Surveillance & Security News for October 2012

ViDiCore showcased RIVA's latest HD full speed domes at ESSEN 2012  ViDiCore is looking back on a very successful "Security" in Essen showing the latest generation of RIVA´s Full HD IP camera and encoder series with intelligent onboard video analytics. A large number of interested visitors came over to see the RIVA booth in Hall 2 and got a good impression of RIVA´s product line. In addition to various camera types such as box-, dome-, bullet- and fishey...

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. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

The 2-Megapixel VIVOTEK FD8361 with tamper detection was the chosen solution Introduction The Enterprise Park, Forres, based in Scotland and developed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, was designed to bring talent and jobs into the area. Already home to a number of innovative and successful businesses, the Park continues to expand and attract new companies. The Park has recently adopted IP solutions from VIVOTEK to support its high-end positioning and to ensure tenants ar...

For some of these opportunities, a specific license issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) may be needed The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new careers guide. Written in association with Skills for Security, Bridging the Gap, Jobcentre Plus and Remploy, the manual showcases the various opportunities available within the private security industry. For those looking to get back into a job after a period of unemployme...

The school intends to integrate campus’ access control and video surveillance into one easy-to-use solution Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that St. Mary’s Catholic School has deployed the NLSS Gateway as its new security management platform. The school is leveraging the NLSS Gateway to integrate the campus’ access control and video surveillance into one easy-to-use solution....

FaceFirst product platform uses Samsung cameras for its proprietary facial recognition software system Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, is partnering with California-based FaceFirst, LLC. to supply megapixel video surveillance cameras for its FaceFirst facial recognition system. The FaceFirst product platform uses the Samsung cameras to complement its proprietary facial recognition...

NFC-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced its completion of two pilot programs that validate how mobile access control using Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device without compromising physical enterprise security. The pilots were conducted at the headquarters of Netflix, the wo...

1. BriefingAlthough D-Link NVR supports up to 9 channel recording, it seems only suitable for small scale deployment. Actually, DNR-326, the Pro version NVR is bundled with a useful free program – Multi-NVR viewer which can support up to 128 channel monitoring simultaneously on dual screen. Powered by this program with multiple NVR deployment, it can bring a flexible and scalable solution to meet a lot of small to medium scale surveillance projects.2. What is Multi-NVR Viewer?DNR-326 is bu...

DSC, a brand of Tyco Security Products, introduced the new PowerSeries TouchScreen keypad, designed for PowerSeries control panels, which delivers an easy and interactive way to manage and control security systems. The full-colour, 7-inch PowerSeries TouchScreen offers an intuitive, menu-driven interface and a wide range of functionality for both homeowners and installers. The responsive, high-resolution screen offers installers easy access to full programming on the PowerSeries TouchScreen as...

DSC, part of Tyco Security Products, has introduced the new PowerSeries PC1404 Control Panel and the PowerSeries PC1404RKZ Keypad, both designed to deliver a simple, cost-effective means to manage and control security systems without compromising on quality. The PowerSeries PC1404 Control Panel offers four on-board zones that are expandable to eight. It can support up to four keypads, including the new PowerSeries PC1404RKZ, and four phone numbers. Ideal for budget-conscious users who need a ro...

iOmniscient offers cities across the globe iQ-Smart City, a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities for managing people and traffic in a modern city. By being smart the system focuses on making the city SAFE. This iOmniscient system can provide capabilities that have not been visualised by most city planners. Most cities build their systems based on technologies that were available in the past, unaware that Artificial Intelligence based technologies have been evolving rapidly. A Smart City is o...

CCTV Distributor Videcon - exclusive distributor of the Concept Pro range - has announced that its flagship DVR is now integrated with Remote Monitoring Stations using the Sentinel Plus monitoring platform from Monitor Computer Systems Ltd. Videcon brought the first Concept Pro Remote Monitoring DVR to the market in 2007,  followed by the VXH264 in 2011. Since launch it has won many installers over for its ease of installation and use, and it is now  compatible with the ‘Sentine...

Situated at the foothills of the Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is an ancient city founded in the fifth century. Although Tbilisi has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times, the layout of the Old Town remains mostly intact with narrow alleys and traditional architecture from the early settlement, drawing tourists to this historical city.IIn 2011, the municipal administration of Tbilisi kicked off a renovation project to modernise the city, especially some of the old...

The event generated lively debate on the ways in which police and private security have worked together Newly-appointed Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice, Damian Green MP, highlighted the clear benefits of private sector involvement in policing at a Parliamentary round table meeting hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) earlier this month. The forthcoming impact of Police and Crime Commissioners and the role of private security companies...

Tyco's new company focuses on designing, delivering and maintaining fire protection and security solutions Tyco completed its separation transaction recently, forming the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company as measured by market share. Tyco, with more than three million customers and 69,000 employees in 50 countries, is a $10+ billion global leader in fire protection and security solutions. The new company is focused on accelerating growth and...

AstroSoft presented IP-cameras with embedded modules for movement and colour detection at Security Essen 2012 eyewatch GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-resolution intelligent IP video server cameras, and AstroSoft, a Russian IT service provider, have taken part at last week's Security Essen 2012 in Hall 2, Stand 318. They presented IP-cameras with embedded modules for movement and colour detection. Applications that were previously reserved for centrally based servers are i...

Dallmeier’s Panomera has multiple lenses, each with a different focal length An extraordinary stand concept for a very special product: The Colani Panomera® Truck in Outdoor Area 2 was far and away the most frequently photographed exhibit at this year’s Security Trade Fair. But it was not only the truck that created a stir, Panomera itself also made a great impression on the visitors. While other market players are engaged in a grim struggle to deliver more a...

IndigoVision ‘s  Brazilian partner Setha Prosegur worked with MetroRio to create the surveillance system MetrôRio, Rio de Janeiro’s metro system, has chosen IndigoVision to supply a complete IP video security solution to protect the 700,000 people who travel daily on its network and to allow for future expansion of the metro service. IndigoVision won the contract to replace MetrôRio’s ageing analogue surveillance system because of the superi...

Extreme temperatures, vibrations and sudden shocks can severely compromise the performance of a video encoder resulting in lost images or complete video loss. For video surveillance applications where these harsh conditions exist - such as military, industrial plants, railway stations, ITS, remote site surveillance, perimeter or traffic monitoring - the Moxa VPort 461-ON-T video encoder excels with its combination of rugged mission-critical design and excellent video quality. "As cities transit...

Extreme Networks, Inc. introduced an Ethernet-based physical security network solution designed to help reduce installation, operational costs and truck rolls, and simplify operations associated with networked physical security systems, including integrated alarms, IP surveillance cameras, door locks and related elements. Extreme Networks physical security network solution, delivered in conjunction with top-tier technology partners, supports surveillance and perimeter security, intelligent buil...

eIQnetworks, Inc., the leading provider of simplified security and compliance solutions, announced the general availability of the company’s new offering, SecureVue NGS, a next-generation SIEM solution that helps customers easily address complex security and compliance challenges. SecureVue NGS is the industry’s first next-generation SIEM solution to provide log management, event management, network behavioural analysis and intelligent security search, all in a simple, easy-to-instal...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, has launched an improved version of AXIS Camera Management, a powerful tool for installation and management of Axis network video products. The tool supports central management of Axis cameras in a single or multi-site system, enabling both easy distribution of applications to multiple cameras and efficient management of network video cameras for security installers and system administrators. AXIS Camera Management is designed for efficien...

As per DHS, Tier 1 facilities will go through a preliminary round of site inspections called pre-authorisation inspections (PAI) In October 2006, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 became law in the US. Section 550 of the Act ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “...issue interim final regulations establishing risk-based performance standards for security of chemical facilities and requiring security vulnerability assessments a...

The choice of the right security technology is one of the primary considerations for implementation or upgrade of a video surveillance system or other security system. Industry professionals making this critical decision often have to choose between a ‘bleeding edge’ technology, i.e. one that is in its infancy but offers great potential, and a leading edge proven technology. In this article, Stephen Malia - Vice President of Engineering Services and Marketing at North A...

Cobham has added another removable legend panel to the N301A family of audio controllers that enables installers to change control names without removing the controller from the cockpit panel, or returning to an authorised dealership. The N301A-3xx series includes a selection switch that allows operators to choose compatibility of the N301A between commercial and military headsets, making it one of their most popular audio components. Keeping the N301A within the aircraft minimises downtime and...

Rosslare Security is pleased to announce the release of ExClouds™ web management server. ExClouds™ 2.0.0 adds exciting new functionality as well as a variety of enhancements to the existing version. The new enhancements available in ExClouds™ 2.0.0 include: Fully web management of the ExpansE™ system Issue report using the web interface Email notification Video integration with the ExpansE™ video board (EXP-3002) Database backup

The founder members of the Harmony Alliance are Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi The forthcoming Global Security Summit being held at London Olympia on 10 & 11 October, will provide a high profile platform for the launch of a ground breaking initiative in the worldwide security industry, the Harmony Alliance. For the first time, four of the leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers are combining forces to offer 'best of breed' t...

Attendees from leading retailers were provided with insight into market drivers and advantages of new retail technologies MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems played the host to the first Retail Technology summit, organised by J-Brand and supported by leading retail technology experts.  30 attendees from over a dozen leading retailers including Dixons Retail, Disney, Home Retail Group, Kingfisher and Superdru...

The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver integrated solutions Innovative Security Designs, a company focused on the delivery of IP surveillance devices that enable ease of deployment and effortless system configuration, recently announced the integration of its Jaguar camera line with the Genetec Omnicast video management solution. The integration between the two products enables the companies to deliver world-class integrated solutions ideal...

Winsted equips Supertram with ergonomically designed and modular console Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has equipped Stagecoach Supertram’s recently revamped control room in Sheffield with a brand new, ergonomically designed and modular console. The unit is now being used to help operators monitoring operations on the modern tram network serving the city. Supertram provides three light rail routes covering some 30km (50% of the system runs on street...