Surveillance & Security News for October 2012

OnSSI highlights automatic online camera licensing and streamlined management of user rights OnSSI is showcasing the newest version of its flagship Ocularis surveillance and security software platform at the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) show, highlighting new features such as automatic online camera licensing and streamlined, more granular management of user rights. Also new at IACP is Ocularis-X server software, providing clear, detailed and full-...

Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, over 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations. Four days' long, companies and institutions presented their innovations at Mess...

Global Security Summit London is a new end-user  focused event for security practitioners SALTO Systems, together with SALTO Certificated Partner Ansador, will exhibit their latest stand alone wire free and wireless access control technology at Global Security Summit, Stand F200 London Olympia 10-11 October. Global Security Summit London is a new end-user focused event for security practitioners to network with peers, improve product knowledge and attend an extensive edu...

The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012 Chris Smith, Head of Security & Fraud Risk of HSBC (Asia Pacific), Hong Kong, will speak on information security threats to banking at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, China on 3-5 December 2012. Chris Smith has spent the past 25 years in the corporate security environment, in the UK, Africa, Europ...

IndigoVision’s new system developed with partner Deininger Eletronik replaces aging analogue equipment One of Europe’s most modern health clinics, in Kork Southern Germany, has commissioned IndigoVision to incorporate the latest surveillance technology into its medical diagnosis system to aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of high dependency patients. The new system was jointly developed by IndigoVision’s authorised partner Deininger Elektronik GmbH and the...

Verint to deliver surveillance for company’s entire network of ATM and teller operations Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading financial services institution is implementing its Nextiva Financial IP Video suite, including the Nextiva EdgeVR versatile network video recorders, powerful Nextiva S5000 series IP cameras, and robust Nextiva Vid-Center and Nextiva Op-Center video management and viewing software. The organisation will use the comprehensive soluti...

Idesco presented its new generation of access control readers that allow incomparably fast updates The SKYDD 2012 Exhibition, held recently in Stockholm, brought together security professionals from around the world. Idesco exhibited a variety of its newest products, including the novel security concept, AESCO which garnered the “Innovative Achievement” award in the Detektor International Security Awards at SKYDD 2012. AESCO is the first solution of its kind in the...

TKH Security Solutions announced the release of two new video encoders, the C620E and S620E, now offering dual H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG 4, and/or MJPEG streaming in addition to ONVIF Profile S compatibility. Each encoder is optimised for a specific security application and their multistreaming capability streamlines IP migration paths in existing CCTV systems. Reuse the legacy infrastructure The C620E and S620E video encoders can integrate into any existing CCTV system to allow users to benefit fro...

Ingersoll Rand security technology manager to clarify two confusing building codes at BOMA 2012 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that updated standards compliance for new construction, alterations, program accessibility and barrier removal are now in effect and many commercial properties need to make improvements to meet these sta...

Puche will work with dealers, resellers and partners to increase the presence of Ocularis video security software OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed Carlos Puche as Business Development Manager for Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). He will work with dealers, resellers and partners to increase the presence of OnSSI's Ocularis video security and surveillance software platform among end users in the region....

LILIN demonstrated its latest NVR touch, HD decoder and latest generation of iMEGAPRO cameras at Skydd  LILIN delivered ‘the complete HD experience’ at Skydd 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden last week.  Those who visited the LILIN stand learnt about three innovative HD IP technology solutions; the NVR Touch, the HD Decoder and the latest generation of iMEGAPRO cameras. LILIN demonstrated the recently launched NVR Touch; the world’s first standalone NVR t...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio smart technology was found to be the most cost effective solution ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio locking solution has been installed and interfaced to the ACS PLAN Access Control System at the London offices of international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. The London office has recently undergone some refurbishment and at the same time security arrangements were reviewed. Following significant research by...

The third generation Polaritas platform includes StartVideo software to collate video from the MOBOTIX cameras MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of the use of its technology by Polaritás-GM Ltd, a leader in specialist Sport measurement systems to help ensure fair play at water events during the recent London 2012 Olympics. Polaritás has provided starter, course monitoring and...

Bosch's Flexidome HD 1080p won in the Cameras, IP Video Surveillance category Bosch Security Systems announces its Flexidome HD 1080p Day/Night IP camera has won a 2012 New Product of the Year Award from Security Products magazine. The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honours outstanding achievements of security manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. Flexidome HD 1080p won in the Came...

INSIDE Secure, a pioneer and leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently introduced the AT90SCR200, the first member of a new family of EMV-compliant smart card reader microcontrollers. Developers who base the design of their smart card readers on this device will be able to more quickly and easily attain EMV level one type approval for their products, an important symbol of quality throughout the industry. “EMV certification has become a unive...

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing Series Protection, the fastest responding series type surge suppression available in the industry. This patent-pending technology provides instantaneous protection of security and surveillance AV systems from damaging surges and is available in a newly introduced family of power distribution units. Series Protection was designed with robust non-sacrificial circuitry that ensures system reliability. It also helps ensure noise-free AV systems by protecting...

Surveon, the megapixel solutions provider, and Digifort, a leading developer of IP video management software, recently announced that Surveon megapixel cameras will be fully integrated with Digifort System to deliver cutting-edge solutions, guaranteeing high performance, reliability and scalability. Surveon offers a full line of megapixel cameras and enterprise iSCSI/SAS video storage subsystems designed for megapixel surveillance applications. Certified by Digifort, Surveon provides full-featu...

In response to demand from alarm engineers Chiron Security Communications has introduced a rapid firmware upgrade solution for its best-selling IRIS Touch AoIP signalling range. The new Chiron USB Re-flash tool speeds up installation and maintenance visits by allowing engineers to upgrade IRIS Touch units in less than a minute. All IRIS Touch products are flash upgradable and as such can benefit from the added values and functionalities, regardless of their age or time of deployment. The lates...

Bosch Security Systems announces firmware version 5.52 for the AutoDome 800 Series HD Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras, which adds the new Intelligent Tracking feature to the two megapixel (2 MP) dome. Intelligent Tracking uses Auto-Dome’s built-in Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) to constantly monitor scenes for motion and automatically track objects moving within the camera range. Customers can use IVA from Bosch to stipulate conditions that will instantly activate tracking - such as a vehicle mov...

Bosch Security Systems introduces its first wave of products for small- to medium-sized security applications with the Advantage Line Launch seminar at Novotel Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. The launch is organised by Bosch Security Systems and its partners – An Phat and DTN, two local authorised distributors for Bosch Advantage Line in Vietnam. The event attracted more than 100 participants comprising contractors, consultants, installers, retailers and end-users. The event introduced a complet...

Middle Atlantic Products is introducing non-sacrificial, non-degrading surge protection for its most advanced power monitoring and management products to date. The company’s patent-pending Series Protection™ technology is now available in new models of RackLink Power Management products. The RackLink™ suite of products features extensive monitoring and preemptive support functions to provide installers with flexible, intelligent power monitoring and management for security and...

The PowerCool™ Series from Middle Atlantic Products is the industry’s first and only integrated power distribution and thermal management product. This new family of single-space power and cooling solutions provides installers with a convenient option for ensuring security and surveillance system reliability that saves space and reduces installation overhead by combining components. Designed to protect smaller AV systems from the damaging effects of heat, the new PowerCool Series us...

Zertificon, Europe’s largest specialist provider of Email Encryption, Signature and Certificate Management Appliances for Enterprise has released a new Z1 F Series Appliance including a new model aimed at price-sensitive SOHO and SME customers. Z1 Appliances are customised platforms with optimised usability and performance as well as a stylish design. The units offer easy, efficient and trouble free operation of Z1 Server Products in all common IT infrastructures. Zertificon has also part...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations announces the launch of its new VUgarde2 IP CCTV software suite and an associated range of security surveillance products. VUgarde2 is designed to offer a portfolio of integrated IP surveillance products that offer greater flexibility and systems evolution with regards to monitoring of security. This includes direct integration with TDSi’s powerful EXgarde Access Control software which is to be la...

3VR enables HarborStone to remotely search video captured from cameras across 12 branch locations Customer Profile Harborstone Credit Union ($750 million in assets) is a community based cooperative that has been operating for nearly 60 years serving South Sound and 52,000 individual, family and local business members with 12 branches, 16 automated teller machines plus a contact center and vibrant online center at www.harborstone.com. Harborstone is headquartered in Lakewood,...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, introduces new AXIS P33 Fixed Dome Network Cameras that incorporate Axis’ latest imaging technology for outstanding video quality, including colour-at-night Lightfinder functionality and P-Iris control, as well as improved processing power and video analytics performance. Two of the new AXIS P33 Series models also integrate IR illumination with high-efficiency LED technology. The eight new AXIS P33 Fixed Dome Network Cameras include...

Martin Gren has 19 years of engineering and entrepreneurial experience Martin Gren, co-founder of Axis Communications and IP camera inventor and pioneer celebrates his 50th birthday on Saturday. A company visionary, Martin Gren has had 19 years of engineering and entrepreneurial experience and is currently a member of the board of Axis AB, the Swedish parent company. Over the years, Mr Gren has been the driving force behind several of Axis' new business and flagship products...

Manufacturers are looking to make fire detection products more reliable and economical The fire detection industry finally awakens with the onset of laser-based aspirating smoke detectors and multi-sensors. According to a recent study published by IMS Research, both technologies are forecast to see the fastest growth globally with compound-annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 9 percent and 7.3 percent respectively from 2011 to 2016. “We are seeing an era of modernisation in t...

Agent Vi will launch an immediate expansion plan in North America, with hiring of local sales personnel Motorola Solutions, Inc. through its strategic investment arm Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, together with Israeli-based investment firm Indigo Strategic Partners, co-led an investment in Agent Video Intelligence Ltd. (Agent Vi), a leading provider of video analytics solutions worldwide. The funds will be used for expansion of Agent Vi’s global sales and marketing...

Videcon's Concept Pro DVR VXH264 has been integrated with the Gemini control room platform Bold Communications has added the popular Concept Pro range of DVRs from Videcon to the Gemini CCTV alarm monitoring platform.  Gemini is well established in the UK alarm and CCTV receiving markets, providing a unified management and automation solution for video, alarms, access control and lone worker protection.  The Concept Pro DVR VXH264 has been integrated with the Gemini...