Surveillance & Security News for October 2013

Bosch’s VDC445V04-10 and VDC-260V04-10 dome cameras were selected for surveillance of the hotel compound The brand-new Neo Hotel Melawai managed by Aston is conveniently situated in the heart of many attractions and shopping amenities within Southern Jakarta. Designed in a hip and contemporary style, NEO Hotel Melawai managed by Aston offers uncluttered open spaces that create an atmosphere of relaxation and revitalisation in a trendy environment. Product quality was ve...

DIGIEVER presented its latest IP surveillance technologies and Linux-embedded DIGISTOR NVR series DIGIEVER appreciates visitors’ precious time for visiting DIGIEVER booth at Alarmes Protection Sécurité (APS) 2013 in Paris. It was a great pleasure to meet the visitors and honour to present the latest and innovative IP surveillance technologies of DIGIEVER, the outstanding Linux-embedded NVR solutions, DIGISTOR NVR Series. As a world leading company of Linux...

The ASUSTOR Accessories Store was created to meet the demands of ASUSTOR users ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has created an online accessories store for its products, providing ASUSTOR users, who cannot find needed accessories locally, with a one-stop shop for all ASUSTOR NAS accessories. Featuring free delivery on all orders, the ASUSTOR Accessories Store offers a user friendly shopping experience allow...

Dr. Tim Summers will present on policy direction and political risk in China at ASIS Asia-Pacific 2013 ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Dr. Tim Summers, Senior Consulting Fellow, Asia Programme at Chatham House (Hong Kong), will give a keynote presentation on policy direction and political risk in China under the new leadership at ASIS Asia-Pacific 2013. The ASIS 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum &am...

AlliedBarton was also recognised with a Brandon Hall Award for Excellence in Compliance Training in 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has won the Bronze Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Best Custom Content. "This award recognises our efforts to provide employees with distinctive learning experiences that positively impact organisational objectives by improving one's understanding, confidence, behaviour...

Tom will assume responsibility for leading the US & Canada, Central America, South America sales team AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas Kenty to Vice President & General Manager of The Americas region. Tom will assume responsibility for leading the US & Canada, Central America, and South America sales team. In his new position, Tom will provide the strat...

John will be responsible for directing the expansion of new business opportunities in the US & Canada security market AES Corporation, the security industry's leading developer of wireless mesh radio technology, announced recently the promotion of John Milliron to Vice President of Sales for the North America region. Based out of the Philadelphia satellite office, John will be responsible for directing the expansion of existing accounts and new business opportunities in th...

Lisko has been a member of ASIS since 1979 and has served in various positions for the organisation AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Rik Lisko, Vice President of Business Development, has been elected to the ASIS International 2014 Board of Directors. This honour was formally announced in conjunction with the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago,...

Talkaphone has released a hardened, NEMA 4X rated, call box with a handset for noisy and harsh environments. Typically used at industrial complexes, transit facilities, bridges and similar outdoor locations, the unit features durable marine grade stainless steel construction and additional security with a latching door. The new call box offers extra room to accommodate any Talkaphone’s handset emergency phone, which offers privacy during conversation and clarity with a noise-cancelling mi...

SeeTec video management solutions can now benefit from features of the latest Bosch IP video cameras SeeTec AG, a pioneer in network-based video surveillance, is the latest member of the Bosch Integration Partner Program which is designed to promote and enhance interoperability between Bosch products and other leading security products, applications, software or systems. Companies of any size using SeeTec video management solutions can now benefit from the unmatched features o...

The event showcased the latest in Video Surveillance trends and technologies from Bosch More than 70 attendees were present at the very first Intelligent Imaging Academy held at the Mandarin Orchard, Singapore. The event showcased the latest in Video Surveillance trends and technologies from Bosch. Guests were greeted in the morning by Lim Yong Gang, Vice President, Product Marketing (Asia Pacific Region) who shared the Bosch video surveillance vision of going beyond technolog...

Bosch Security Systems announces the Remote Security Control app for B Series and GV4 Control Panels now supports Android Devices, in addition to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Delivering flexibility and convenience for customers, Remote Security Control allows arming and disarming of one or more systems or areas, as well as controlling any connected outputs—including lights, garage doors, and more. Users can also check system status and lock, unlock, cycle or secure doors within GV4 sy...

With the introduction of its new IP 5000 HD and MP camera family, featuring resolutions as high as five megapixels, Bosch is offering high-performance technology for a wide range of typical surveillance needs. By the end of 2013 this series will consist of thirteen cameras in four different designs – microdome, bullet, indoor, and outdoor domes – that offer a number of resolutions to cater for varying image detail requirements while also supporting SD card storage. The various option...

In the event of a fire, evacuation of the area or building concerned is always the top priority. Therefore, there is a strong need to link fire alarm and public address systems with a reliable and bi-directional connection. The latest version of the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch fulfils this requirement in a customer–friendly way. The fire alarm panel is now equipped with an IP-communication interface to the public address and voice evacuation system, Praesideo, ensuring a flex...

Bosch Security Systems is launching a new portfolio of 960H products that capture more pixels per target object for a maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL – the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard. With cameras, lenses, digital video recorders and monitors, Bosch is providing customers with a complete end-to-end 960H surveillance solution for every analogue application. The portfolio includes affordable products for smaller applications as well as higher-performing systems to m...

API Holographics will be showcasing how its API Optixjoint venture will benefit customers Intergraf 2013 will see holographic security solution specialist API Holographics exhibit its expanded design, origination and production capabilities. Following the launch of the API Optixjoint venture, along with the recent installation of its state-of-the-art demetalliser, API Holographics will be showcasing how this investment will benefit Customers. Organised by Intergraf, the Secu...

HID Global provides governments worldwide with highly customisable identity solutions for citizen ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has joined the Secure Identity Alliance, the industry’s reference body for secure documents and eServices. HID Global brings expertise to the secure government-to-citizen ID market worldwide with solutions that provide advantages over traditional paper-based documents, such as more...

With shipments of cameras continuing to rise, the daily data dump is expected to more than double in just four years The extraordinary deluge of data in the surveillance business is being triggered by a flood of new high-definition (HD) video cameras entering the market, according to the new report entitled “Enterprise and IP Storage used for Video Surveillance” from IHS Inc. With shipments of such cameras continuing to rise, the daily data dump is expected to...

Customers can join the monthly DirectIP sessions or book a dedicated training slot on demand IDIS has opened a dedicated and purpose-built training and demonstration centre at its London facilities, following the launch earlier this year of its DirectIP full-HD surveillance solutions. Using a range of cameras and NVRs, customers can join the monthly DirectIP sessions or book a dedicated training slot on demand. First level training, designed for 8-32 channel installers and use...

The collaboration offers seamless integration of Bosch HD cameras and Hikvision’s NVR Recently, Bosch launched the Integration Partner Program (IPP) in China, which aims to improve product interoperability and provide the best product mix and solutions to customers, stirring a new heat of integration cooperation in the industry. Bosch and Hikvision have reached a collaboration agreement through the Integration Partner Program. A long-term, strategic partnership has been...

The expenses of escalating retail crime, including loss prevention, rocketed to $128 billion in 2011, the equivalent of $200 per family. This spike has forced retailers to increase spending on loss prevention and security by 10%, to $26.8 billion annually. While protecting a company’s assets is one of the most important tasks of the security professional, until now, an hourly walkabout by the security guard was the tried-and-true status quo. No more. Oncam is at the forefront of a new t...

CP PLUS TeknoLogix Labs develops TranX technology for their hi-end analogue range of cameras, enabling users to control OSD (On-screen Displays) feature of the camera through a remote control device from the DVR location, hence, reducing installation time of the camera’s OSD function dramatically. The CP PLUS TranX feature will be available in the professional and performance series of 650TVL and 700TVL range of CCD cameras. TranX technology: Conventionally, engineer used to give instru...

The search for an Idesco product just got faster, easier and more informative. The users will now find more information organised by tabs on individual product pages. In addition to technical datasheets, you’ll find other helpful downloadable documents like installation instructions and declarations of conformity, as well as higher resolution downloadable photos of our most popular products. Product codes for almost every model are now also included. In coming weeks, Idesco will add two m...

Building Intelligence company’s SV3 VMP integrates with AMAG’s symmetry security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Building Intelligence, Inc. is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a certified partner, Building Intelligence Company’s SV3 Visitor Management Portal (VMP) integrates...

The Comnet NetWave line consists of easy pre-packaged Commercial Grade or Industrially Hardened Point-to-Point kits that contain everything you need to establish remote connections to Ethernet edge devices. Also available are Point-to-Multipoint models allowing multiple client/camera/networked edge device locations to connect to a single access point. NetWave: Supports up to 95Mbps throughput Supports a wide range of Ethernet devices such as megapixel/HD cameras, DVRs, encoders/decoder...

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce recently the full integration of its compact cube network camera CC8130 and the full series of exacqVision video management system (VMS) from Exacq Technologies, providing retail customers with a reliable and flexible surveillance solution for diversified applications. VIVOTEK’s CC8130 is an elegantly designed compact cube camera with a 180° horizontal panoramic viewing angle that provides full coverage of monitored areas without blind spots. Being desig...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an innovative Aperio sensor with integrated capability to detect and transmit door status information. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Aperio AS100 displays real time status of door access opening and closures, and notifies the contro...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently presents a strong addition to its line of fixed cameras for outdoor surveillance. The AXIS Q1765-LE has a powerful 18x motorised optical zoom for covering long distances and autofocus that provides images in perfect focus. In addition, Axis’ unique Corridor Format allows for effective monitoring of vertical scenes such as long streets or long perimetres. “AXIS Q1765-LE is a slim and solid bullet-style camera designed f...

Oncam 360-degree camera to be integrated with IP VMS and PSIM solution Oncam, the global innovator in 360-degree technology and security solutions, has been awarded a contract for Glasgow-based Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Video Management Systems (VMS), which is also based in Glasgow, selected Oncam Grandeye’s technology and will be the integrator on the project. The cameras will be controlled and managed through Titan Vision, VMS’ IP CCTV video management...

This year pre-registration grew up to 62% from last event and got the number of 5973 InfoSecurity Russia 2013, which is the leading and most respectable Informational Security event in Russia, affirmed this great status at the 10th time. The illustrious guests from Federal Tax Service, Russian State Duma, Russian Ministry of Interior, Gazprom Transgaz Moscow, Russian Ministry of Communications, Russian Investigating Committee attended the solemn opening ceremony, greeted visi...