Surveillance & Security News for October 2013

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to marit...

Raytec’s Infra-Red LED illuminators are perfect for the challenging weather conditions in Oman The Oman Water and Electrical Board have chosen Infra-Red LED illuminators from Raytec to protect various sites classed as critical infrastructure. In a challenging high security surveillance project, a lighting solution was required that would provide excellent night vision for all cameras on site and withstand the extremely hot, dry desert conditions, dust, strong winds and...

IdentiSys will offer Datacard financial instant issuance solutions including Datacard® CardWizard® software IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, announced recently that they have entered into an agreement with Datacard Group—the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions—to be a financial instant issuance solutio...

Genetec's Security Center user interface consolidates and standardises the common aspects of security operations Genetec, a global leader in unified IP security solutions and ranked number-one in video management software (VMS), recently announced that Security Center—its unified  IP security platform —was recently deployed as part of a highly sophisticated security implementation for the brand new City of Toronto Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex (FSCC...

Verint VBI solution was shortlisted based on its innovative approaches to in-store surveillance Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it has received two new industry awards for its advanced Video and Situation Intelligence Solutions. Nextiva Video Business Intelligence Earns Innovative In-Store Surveillance Distinction Verint’s Nextiva Video Business Intelligence (VBI) was among the awarded solutions that earned the 2013 Retail Fraud Award in the category of &ld...

SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body, has notched up a double achievement with the news that it’s gained UKAS accreditation for two increasingly important standards affecting companies operating in the security sector. SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001, the British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. The Occupational He...

Managing Director John Davies will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be attending the CPSE 2013 exhibition from 28th October – 1st November at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. Managing Director John Davies, will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show as well as supporting its Harmony Alliance partners, of which the company is a founding member. John Da...

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance provides a unified and integrated authentication platform for banks HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its ActivID Authentication Appliance has been selected by the European Banking Forum (EBF) organisation as the winner of the Most Innovative Security or Risk Service or Product in the 2013 Retail Banking Awards – Security and Risk. Judges included key experts in the ban...

Research shows that a staggering 92% of exhibitors said that IFSEC International is their preferred event IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive range of industry leaders to exclusively showcase their latest solutions at IFSEC International 2014, ExCeL London, from 17th – 19th June 2014. Providing unrivalled access to the entire buying chain, this is the exclusive opportunity for the industry to network with the largest selection...

Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced recently that its new cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), Stratocast, is offering small and mid-size businesses around the world an affordable way to help them safeguard their patrons and inventory. Powered by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform, Stratocast delivers high-end and reliable video surveillance service without the costs and complexities associated with installing and managing...

DIGIOP, a leading provider of video and data management solutions, recently announced a completely new line of hybrid and network video recording solutions. The new systems are engineered to deliver enhanced performance, convenience and scalability, and feature DIGIOP’s new, innovative and simplified licensing model, Open IP License. DIGIOP’s new purpose-built hardware platforms include 32 channel NVRs and 16-32 channel FlexVR Hybrid DVRs, pre-installed with DIGIOP’s powerful...

Wavestore has released V5.40, the latest version of its highly acclaimed VMS. V5.40 incorporates a number of new features as well as improvements to some existing features, all of which have come about as a result of feedback from customers. “One of Wavestore’s key strengths is that we have established an excellent rapport with installers and systems integrators around the world,” said Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore. “As a result we are able to closely keep in touc...

Lone Worker Specialist, Connexion2, has released an updated version of its lone worker management platform, ‘MWMP’. Even more responsive to customers’ requirements, the MWMP has new functionality and an updated user-interface for optimum use on desktop PC’s, laptops and tablet devices. The platform is a tool designed specifically to improve the management of lone workers based across a range of remote-locations, offices or within the community. It also serves to further c...

Integrating home automation systems with traditional security monitoring systems has led some homeowners to an epiphany: when their smart home security system is triggered they can react to actionable alerts, capture real-time video, and take control of their family's safety and security. Control4, a leader in home automation, offers a wide range of security integration features designed to keep homeowners better connected with their home, apprised of activity whether they are home or away, and...

Secured Cities offers off-site tours to supplement its on-site educational sessions Secured Cities is the only security conference that offers off-site tours to supplement its on-site educational sessions. Site tours are always a favourite for Secured Cities attendees, and this year’s tours feature three exceptional opportunities to enhance Secured Cities experience. Friday, Nov. 15, 1:40-3:30 pm Baltimore's CitiWatch Command and Control Center Capacity: 50 attendees...

JFC Solutions is the largest manufacturer’s representative firm in Canada OnSSI has announced that JFC Solutions, with headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia, has been contracted to represent the company in Canada as its new manufacturer’s representative. JFC Solutions is the largest manufacturer’s rep firm in Canada specialising in network infrastructure, physical security infrastructure and data centre infrastructure. With experienced sales and support...

The remote access feature of Omnicast has proven to be extremely beneficial Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino is a Native American casino located in Mendocino County, California. With a gaming space of approximately 9,000 square feet, the casino is packed with 220 gaming machines, numerous card tables and a favourite local restaurant by the name of Creekside Café. Employing over 260 people and with a total capacity of 1200 guests, Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino draws i...

G4S' integration with ASSA ABLOY's Aperio will allow for seamless replacement of existing manual locks G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK), the leading integrator of fire and security solutions, launches its new seamless integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio range of wireless locks. The integration between Aperio and G4S Fire & Security Systems’ Symmetry Security Management System allows security and IT managers to conveniently and cost effectively replace existing ma...

"Security & Safety Technologies" will be the main focus at TB Forum 2014 The main focus of the Forum "Security & Safety Technologies" exposure is complex systems and solutions for state and corporate customers from key economics areas: telecommunications, state bodies, fuel-and-energy complex, industry enterprises, transport companies, financial institutions. The Forum follows the world trend of demand, which points at purchasing complex solutions rather than separate...

AdvanceGuard will be shown with the new Predator TC100 day/night camera from 360Vision At TranSec 2013, Navtech Radar will feature its award winning AdvanceGuard wide area surveillance solution in a live busy environment, in the middle of Hammersmith Road in Central London. AdvanceGuard will be shown with the analytical control software suite, Witness and integrated with the new Predator TC100 Day/Night camera from 360Vision. Keith Chapman, Head of Global Sales at Navtech Rad...

CCTV Factory has achieved a turn over of £100,000 and started to manufacture their own range of security products 12 months ago Andrew Thomas (25), from Clifton, Rotherham, gave up his day job as a sales engineer for a local manufacturing firm and followed his lifelong dream to start his own company whilst on holiday in Mexico. Andrew started the company CCTV Factory UK LTD after been inspired by the enormous amount of people who were buying and selling on eBay, little...

Tavcom's training course comprised a mixture of classroom training and practical ‘hands-on’ experience Tavcom continues to enhance its reputation for providing world leading security systems training with the news that it has completed a CCTV & Control Room Operations training course for 180 Kuwaiti students. The contract to carry out the training course, which is part of a comprehensive two-year training programme for Kuwaitis, who are looking to take on secu...

JVC Professional has launched a new 1080p Super LoLux HD network PTZ dome camera: the VN-H557U. Delivering excellent quality high resolution images, with wide area coverage, the camera is ideal for use in applications such as shopping centres, airports and petrol stations. The camera features 10x optical zoom and 350° pan/tilt operation, while its Super LoLux HD technology delivers brilliant high-definition resolution and remarkable light sensitivity to produce colour images at just 0.45 lu...

JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is pleased to announce the new Pixstar smart WDR analogue camera, the TK-WD9602E. The camera offers an excellent solution for optimising image quality in difficult back-lit areas, such as entranceways. It uses Pixstar technology, based on a multi-shutter Super WDR CMOS sensor, and benefits from JVC’s superior 17-bit DSP technology. Whether you need to use the camera in an entrance foyer, a railway station, or a high security bank, the TK-WD9602E offers clear s...

Euresys is a leading supplier of video acquisition and processing components for machine vision and video surveillance applications. Euresys is proud to launch the Picolo.net HD8R, an 8-channel HD-SDI/HDcctv video encoder in a 19-inch 1U chassis. As the foundation of an adaptive video monitoring system, the Picolo.net HD8R delivers impressive performance, streaming video from up to 8 Full HD (1080p30) or HD (720p60) cameras over an IP network. HD-SDI/HDcctv transports uncompressed digital vid...

The new premise covers R&D, sales, administration, and manufacturing departments Dahua Technology, the leading video surveillance solution provider, moved to a new corporate base in Hangzhou. The new premise covers an area of 100,000 square metres, housing R&D, sales department, administration as well as manufacturing facilities. The company’s product portfolios include advanced series of front-end, back-end, display, software and intelligent traffic solution. F...

Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, will formally open the event The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the official speaker line up for its upcoming South East Business Crime Conference, which will be held at Brighton and Hove Football Club on Wednesday 30th October 2013. The free event, organised by the BSIA with the support of a number of police forces in the South East, aims to help businesses understand the latest risks...

The newly qualified Axis certified professional is based at CornerStone, a UK-based security consultancy Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced Europe’s first security consultant to graduate as an Axis Certified Professional from its worldwide academy. The newly qualified Axis Certified Professional is based at CornerStone GRG, an independent global and UK-based security consultancy, and becomes the inaugural Axis architect and engin...

Howard has over twenty years’ experience working in electronic security and telecom systems industries Texecom is pleased to announce that Howard Bradshaw is the company’s new Area Sales Manager for the north of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for overseeing the security system manufacturer’s sales activities in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England. Howard has over twenty years’ experience working in Electronic Security and Telec...

TDSi has appointed Paul Ford as Export Sales Technical Engineer in a bid to explore untapped export markets Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is extending its commitment to exploring untapped export markets, with the appointment of Paul Ford to the role of Export Sales Technical Engineer at TDSi. The company is already working on extensive market research of both African and South East Asian security markets, with the assistance of the UK Trade & Investment...