Surveillance & Security News for October 2014

SALTO’s electronic locks were installed throughout college including classroom, faculty building, and perimeter doors Each campus is different however, and each must develop a strategy tailored to its own unique circumstances. The measures used to achieve this should reflect the character of the college and its educational needs as well as the demands of good security. What is appropriate for one campus may not suit another. Each will have its own unique problems and req...

The OPTEX Smart Line Quad beams enable the farmer to monitor what is happening on his farm Theft from farms and the countryside amount to over £42 million, with the most commonly targeted items being tools, quad bikes and fuel. It is a crime that is affecting farmers across the UK. Antony Lindlay is an arable farmer with a 500-acre farm in north Lincolnshire, who woke up one morning to find that thieves had broken into his farm buildings and used his lorry to steal...

Visitors will learn how IndigoVision’s solutions can help to improve operator response and future proof their systems This September, IndigoVision will be hosting events in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to demonstrate why the National Singapore Sports Hub, the Royal Malaysian Police and Kuala Lumpur City Hall have all chosen to deploy IndigoVision’s solution. Visitors will learn how IndigoVision’s solutions can help to improve operator response and future p...

QNAP leverages its storage and RAID technologies to offer NVR users a storage expansion solution At Secutech Vietnam 2014, QNAP® Security will showcase a range of NVR solutions catering to enterprises, SMBs and home users. Visitors can experience the robust VioStor NVR series and its rich applications including standalone video surveillance management systems, Central Management System (CMS) turnkey solutions, mobile surveillance applications, integrated Turbo NAS storage...

AxxonSoft employees helped to ensure a flawless level of security at the event Held from 3 to 6 July of this year, the Singapore International Jewelry Expo is a world-class industry event with over one thousand guests in attendance. The annual gathering for 2014 was held at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands hotel, on the bay of the same name. The convenient pedestrian proximity of Marina Bay Sands to a nearby business center makes it a popular choice for organisers of internat...

SALTO’s XS4 range including E9450 handle sets have been supplied and installed on over 50 doors at the college The college is centrally located in the Lesmurdie area, approximately 25 minutes from the Central Business District of Perth, Western Australia. Its semi-rural location is well serviced public and private transport links to the city and surrounding areas. The college’s exquisite gardens, lush lawns, leafy surroundings and relaxing atmosphere provide a perf...

The technology enables the NFL to accurately capture real-time player tracking statistics The National Football League (NFL) announced recently that it will install Zebra Technologies’ real-time location system (RTLS) for sports in 17 stadiums during the 2014 NFL season. This innovative technology will track players and officials, providing location based data known as “Next Gen Stats” to fans. Key Facts: Zebra's sports solution will be installed in the...

A REDSCAN laser detector has been installed on top of the building in a vertical application, covering the facade A council depot in Dudley experiencing up to 80 false alarms in 45 minutes when opening every morning, has practically eradicated the problem by reviewing the existing sensor locations and deploying OPTEX laser detection technology. The site stores building materials including paving slabs, electrical cabling and some council vehicles, and is protected by a CCTV s...

The certification confirms Qihan HDMI high multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard Qihan, a fast-growing brand in CCTV & IP surveillance, has received the HDMI certificate issued by the HDMI international certification company HDMI Licensing, LLC. According to Qihan, this certification is proof that Qihan HDMI high definition multimedia interface technology has reached the international standard, and its HD storage products with solutions are...

AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, and Tecton, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of CCTV solutions, announces that Tecton has integrated AMG’s Wonderbox - a series of ruggedised Ethernet switches - with Tecton’s Servalan Network Video Recorder, the Mate stand-alone solution for single camera recording, as well as with Liberator – Tecton’s Video Evidence Recorder for combined recording of IP and...

Tony O’Brien was invited to present a paper at IFSEC 2014 The electronic security and fire safety markets are increasingly demanding technology that will assess and manage critical situations, distribute information and co-ordinate and manage resources. Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions from Siemens Building Technologies was invited to present a paper at IFSEC on 18 June 2014 from 2-2.30pm in the Smart Buildings Theatre that demonstrated how to de...

 Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of very early & reliable detection and remote visual verification safety and security solutions, recently announced a series of downloadable multi-service capabilities for the ADPRO FastTrace™ 2/2E Remotely Managed Multi-service Gateway (RMG).  The FastTrace 2/2E is a 4-to-20-channel platform for video recording, bi-directional audio for deterrence, transmission over any network, and offers remotely downloadable software analytics...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, bolsters its CISA eSIGNO Contactless Locks with the addition of a stylish new lever and optional handle plate finishes. The market-leading access control product comprises an innovative design with advanced security features and is now available in four finishes; satin silver, polished silver, satin bronze and polished gold - enabling the hospitality sector to combine top security levels with sleek designs. Additionally, a new...

The Synectics CCTV expansion will provide surveillance for fieldcompression facilities Petrofac E&C International Ltd chose Synectics to provide the CCTV expansion solution based on its extensive knowledge and experience of the In Salah Site and existing CCTV system onsite. Synectics will provide a large quantity of additional cameras and control equipment expanding the CCTV network to a total of 127 camera stations throughout the Reg, Teg and Krechba sites. This CCTV exp...

SimonsVoss provides the ideal solution to handle system integration with the development of SmartIntego With the system integration solution SmartIntego connections to existing complex access control systems are now easier than ever before. System component auto-configuration in the SmartIntego Manager ensures that there is far less work involved in component integration compared to other systems. Of all technologies deployed in buildings, security technologies are of particu...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces new additions to its successful AXIS Q16 Series. The latest cameras offer a number of new capabilities including wide dynamic range (WDR-dynamic capture), Lightfinder, HDTV 1080p resolution, electronic image stabilisation and shock detection. “Airport, train station, government and perimeter protection are some examples of situations where image quality is critical to minimise investigation times and to protect assets &nd...

Arecont Vision’s MegaVideo 4K offers 8.3 megapixel resolution at 30 frames per second Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, is demonstrating the next generation of multi-megapixel imaging here at IFSEC 2014 (stand #E400). The company’s new MegaVideo® 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) Ultra High Definition (UHD) camera provides a total resolution of 8.3-megapixels (MP) at 30 frames per second (fps) to deliver spectacular images. The came...

The company’s presence at IFSEC SA highlights dedication to the Southern African market Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcases advanced surveillance solutions at the IFSEC SA trade show being held 13-15 May at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The company’s presence at IFSEC SA highlights dedication to the Southern African market, and is supported by the new Milestone South Africa sales office....

The events will allow visitors to meet with sales and technical teams from the various Tyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently announced a series of technology events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Beginning in May, the one-day sessions will provide educational opportunities on the newest technologies from Tyco Security Products available to dealers, integrators...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec Synergis and Salto SALLIS wireless technology Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with SALTO, a leading developer of wireless locking solutions, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering an open approach to access control. Through this partnership, Genetec and SALTO will offer a streamline...

The agreement will allow Ness Corp to offer a full range of DVRs such as the new SD Range, SD Excel and the Eco CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros, part of AD Holdings Limited, announces the appointment of Ness Corporation as a key distribution partner for its industry leading products across Australia. The agreement will allow Ness Corporation, from April 2014, to offer its customers a full range of DM distribution products including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as the...

Tyco provides a growing array of solutions for the most complex of security requirements Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be back at ISC West 2014, April 2-4 in Booth 20011 with a full and innovative technology portfolio that provides a growing array of solutions for the most complex of security requirements. “We are proud to be among the market leaders in nearly every technology seg...

Intellex DVMS finds missing bags and money and validates employees’ attendance at Lincoln Park Just as with many gaming environments, Lincoln Park, a casino and racetrack (“racino”) just outside of Providence, R.I., has always placed a high value on security. Four years ago, to meet the regulations of the state’s lottery commission, the racino moved from using VCR tapes to a fully digital video management system (DVMS). Today, to support a substantial...

Software House’s C•CURE 800 access control is tied to American Dynamics’ Intellex video management system Technology provides for safer environment at Pittsburgh Steelers’ football stadium Software House and American Dynamics, business units of Tyco Fire & Security and leading brands in security management and digital video systems, have been chosen to provide the integrated security solution at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, the 64,350-seat home of the...

The security video is recorded on a number of American Dynamics Intellex Ultra digital video management systems On the night of July 11, 1922, in a large natural amphitheater in Bolton Canyon, California, 18,000 people sat under the stars on simple wooden benches placed on the natural hillside. They listened to a performance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of conductor Alfred Hertz. It was an historic evening: the opening of the Hollywood Bowl. Since that...

Equipment installed includes a grouping of fixed cameras in American Dynamics housing and PTZ equipment Stonestreet Farm Stonestreet is a horseman’s paradise. The property is one of three horse farms owned by vintner Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall- Jackson Winery, and is a world-class facility for raising and training champion thorough-bred horses. Also, it’s where his broodmares foal, so this pristine farm is a nursery, of sorts, for horses. When Jackson and J...

MC Assembly chose American Dynamics surveillance cameras with Kantech access control software Contract manufacturer MC Assembly takes protecting its staff and its assets seriously both for the benefit of the company and for its customers. Based in Palm Bay, Florida, MC Assembly provides testing and contract manufacturing services that enable original equipment manufacturers to reduce costs, increase quality, and maintain product availability. The company currently employs a st...

Using the AC2000 SE system, security staff can easily design and print their own access control passes Glasgow hospitals, Stobhill and Victoria are two of Scotland’s largest hospitals, each featuring four floors covering 30,000 square metres and providing care for 400,000 patients. CEM Systems supplied the new £100 million hospitals with a fully integrated IP solution using the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system. Installed by ADT Glasgow, the AC2000 SE system...

The extensive installation at YNHH uses products from Tyco, American Dynamics, and Software House   Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH), one of the largest hospitals in the United States, overhauls and centralises its security systems with security solutions from Tyco Security Products, including Software House’s C•CURE access control and American Dynamics’ victor video management system. Introduction It’s an institution that boasts several medical...

The distributed nature of 1024 switch allows casino staff to place equipment around property and pull cable to nearest rack room Digital done on a grand scale The world’s largest casino resort — Connecticut’s Foxwoods — undergoes the largest analogue-to-digital recording conversion ever undertaken. Without the luxury of downtime, everyone associated with the project works as a single mind to pull off the massive upgrade, which includes a new state-of-t...