Surveillance & Security News for October 2014

Leary will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management for Sargent and Greenleaf Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a leading manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Brian Leary as Chief Operating Officer. Leary most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Reading Rock, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of concrete products i...

In a layered approach to security, the outermost layer increasingly might refer to an area outside a fence line. The sooner a facility is alerted to a possible threat, the better, and when a threat reaches inside a facility’s fence, it may be too late to mitigate it. Security directors need situational awareness that extends outside the facility and provides the ability to intercept intruders before they become a threat. Zones of interest, or buffer zones, outside a facility’s fence...

Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade Security and Telecom solutions is participating in IFSEC India. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation. COSEC ARC i...

The seminar was held to promote Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and Western Digital’s Purple hard drives Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, hosted a joint seminar with Western Digital, the leading supplier of hard drives, at the Ramada Hotel in Dubai on September 18. The seminar was held to promote the latest technologies from both companies: Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and WD’s...

The facility required high performance security and access control to help improve day-to-day operations Manchester Central Library has been supplied with innovative Aperio® wireless locking technology from ASSA ABLOY, Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions.  The Manchester City Council (MCC) building is the biggest public lending library in Britain after Birmingham’s; it celebrated its 80th birthday this year, but...

Total Recall will showcase the newest addition to its exclusive CrimeEye line of citywide surveillance solutions Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will unveil the newest addition to its exclusive CrimeEye®  line of citywide surveillance solutions — the CrimeEye® -RD Rapid Deployment Unit — at the 121st Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Expos...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has completed its second successful mobile access control pilot with RFI Communications & Security Systems at Netflix®, the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying TV series and films. For the latest project, pilot participants used the HID Mobile Access® solution on a variety of Samsung and Apple smartphones with Bluetooth Smart communications channels, and utilised HID Gl...

Homes, offices and small-to-medium enterprises are set to benefit from the addition of Hikvision’s advanced EXIR Bullet network cameras to its easy IP solution line-up. The DS-2CD2T series of 2- and 3-megapixel cameras feature high-performance LED light sources and a revolutionary rectangular lens for seamless HD formatting but now boast Infrared Gain Glass for ultimate light transmittance and unparalleled levels of night-time surveillance. The DS-2CD2T series also features 3D DNR and DWD...

The CodeLoxx LC double knob cylinder from ABUS Seccor provides an elegant electronic solution which better protects doors against intrusion whilst at the same time offering the convenience of key-free living. Hardened protective components ensure supreme mechanical resistance. Picking tools and skeleton keys cannot be used to access the locking mechanism thanks to the sealed door knob. The door can be opened both with an electronic key and by entering a code. For this purpose, an innovative dig...

Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the addition of the HD Video Appliance series to its expanding product portfolio. The HD Video Appliance series delivers the performance of the award-winning Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, dramatically simplifies system design, and increases ease of installation. A turnkey product, the HD Video Appliance series enables end-users to reduce both installation time and cost...

As Global Application Engineer, Terrill will lead dealer training and technical support programs for the Western U.S territory Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has hired David Terrill as a Global Application Engineer for the Western U.S territory. Terrill has worked in the security and life safety industry for more than two decades, holding NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IV Certification since 1994. &l...

The partnership has resulted in Wavestore and Ogier’s solutions being specified together for video surveillance projects The technology partnership recently established by Wavestore and Ogier Electronics, has resulted in the two British companies' respective solutions being specified together, for video surveillance projects networked using Ogier’s microwave transmission solutions. Over the last 20 years Ogier Electronics has achieved considerable worldwide succes...

Besides the look, the VARIO i8-3 940nm LED panels were chosen for the ease of specification and installation On a large private estate in Vancouver, Canada, Raytec is at the heart of a best in class 24-7 HD CCTV system for a residential client. Colin Bradley, President of specialist audio video integration company Coastal Integrated Technologies in Vancouver, who was responsible for designing the system explains: “From the outset we knew that high quality illuminati...

Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software Meyertech, the leading British developer of ONVIF VMS, will be attending the Milipol 2014 event in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition Centre. During the course of the event Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software. The focus of the demonstration will be ONVIF Interoperability. As the leading British developer of ONVIF...

Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketing analyst and has since held many positions Vicon Industries, Inc. designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, recently announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organisation. Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketi...

Honeywell recently introduced Honeywell Total Connect Tracking Services, a solution that employs GPS technology to let home and business owners remotely track vehicles and assets in real-time using their personal computers, smartphones or other Internet-enabled mobile devices. The service is an excellent way to keep tabs on teenage and elderly drivers, recover missing vehicles and stolen goods, improve productivity and help users make critical, timely decisions. “Whether it’s a conc...

IDV Solutions, LLC and SureView Systems, LLC recently announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of SureView’s Immix® CC video-centric event management platform with IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center® enterprise risk visualisation (ERV) platform. Using the combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can receive and process real time events from Visual Command Center in Immix CC and view live video from...

The addition of F.M. Valenti to OnSSI’s sales channel will reinforce the growth path of Ocularis OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has named F.M. Valenti, Inc. as their new manufacturer’s representative for New England and Upstate New York. F.M. Valenti is a well-established and respected rep organisation in the region, with a portfolio of complementary offerings. “The addition of F.M. Valenti to ou...

Napco featured products that meet and exceed the market demands for security, connectivity, locking and access control Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Continental Access, Alarm Lock and Marks USA recently exhibited at the ASIS show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from September 29 to October 2, 2014 with over 20,000 security professionals from 80 countries in attendance. Napco featured products and solutions that meet and exceed the market demands for se...

Spread of the Ebola virus beyond Western Africa has heightened concerns among healthcare professionals and the general public. In practical terms, healthcare facilities – including their security departments – are preparing to deal with whatever happens next as concerns about the disease continue. Even areas that are not a “hot zone” for Ebola virus exposure may face additional challenges, given uncertainty about the spread of the disease and a possible influx into hospit...

Are attendees at the ASIS trade show becoming more business-savvy? Have they mastered the technology basics and moved on to more complex issues of how various products can be used to help their businesses? One exhibitor at ASIS 2014 in Atlanta says they have, and the change is impacting how the company displays its products. “Boon Edam has been exhibiting at ASIS for 15 years, and we have observed a new trend in how our customers approach us today versus just a few years ago,” says...

Wood Communications will distribute Wavestore’s video recording and management solutions in Ireland Wavestore has announced that its video recording and management solutions are to be distributed in Ireland by Wood Communications Ltd. Commenting on the distribution agreement, Keith Mahony, Managing Director of Wood Communications said: “We are delighted to be working with Wavestore and are excited about developing the market for them in Ireland. Globally, Wavestor...

The four ABUS group companies presented their new packaging concept as well as sales support solutions Around 40,000 visitors from over 110 countries flocked to the Messe Essen conference centre in the last week of September 2014. When they arrived, the many attendees were welcomed with the ABUS Group's conference motto: "Welcome to a world of security". At our 550 m² exhibition space, they were able to see the networked security solutions available to the consumers of to...

Matrox C-Series multi-display graphics cards deliver outstanding performance, stability, and usability to power VMS Matrox® Graphics Inc. will publically present new C-Series multi-display graphics cards for the first time in Italy at Sicurezza 2014 (Fiera Milano, Nov. 12-14) on stand #S21 at Milestone Systems Ecosystem Village. In addition, Maevex™ H.264 encoders and decoders, and Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards will be demonstrated. Multi-Displ...

Nedap has demonstrated how security systems can be directly adjusted to meet new requirements Nedap responds to new challenges in the field of security with the use of software components in security systems. These challenges arise from changing laws and regulations – such as the Act on Privacy, proposed by the European Commission – and increasing external threats, such as hackers. Under the influence of these changes, Security Managers have to deal with a complete...

The three-day show in Ho Chi Minh City featured advanced security products, solutions and services The seventh edition of Secutech Vietnam gathered 4,252 visitors when it was held from 20 – 22 August 2014 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the renowned annual show is known as the country’s leading trade fair for the security, fire and safety industry. Th...

Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Margaret Herndon to Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Herndon is responsible for leading Avigilon’s communications,  marketing strategy, and building awareness for its industry-lead...

Event-driven video for surveillance and recording involves using a video recorder or video management software system that is triggered by movement in the areas where cameras are located. Event-driven video can be achieved by using intelligent motion detection or video contents analytics (VCA) on the camera, recorder or PC server. Recently, performance of VCA has improved; however, some conditions can still affect detection using the camera image. Tomo Ito, Business Development Man...

The Prairie Hill School District is a gateway community on the North East state line. The District is part suburb and 100% committed to offering the finest instructional program in the area. It believes that an effective instructional program requires a school environment where student safety is top priority. To ensure the safety of its students, as well as staff, the Prairie Hill School District recently deployed VIVOTEK network surveillance cameras with Exacq video management software. While...

When one of Australia's most prestigious schools needed to upgrade to 21st-century security, it turned to Tesa SMARTair™ wireless access control. Nearly 100 doors in the school's new annex are protected by electronic handles and readers, and RFID smartcards have been issued to school staff. SMARTair™ is a self-contained access control system that allows security managers to easily extend or replace a building's mechanical key system. Because it works wirelessly, installation is...