Surveillance & Security News for October 2014

VideoEdge Go is a full-featured video surveillance viewer that delivers added value to the system As one of the U.K.'s premier broadcasters, Gabby Logan's job takes her around the world. The former gymnast turned sports presenter began her broadcast career in 1992 as a radio personality, and then quickly expanded into television with Sky Sports, ITV and BBC. Gabby has covered the London Olympics for BBC and England's football team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012. Gab...

The AJAR-tec proposal was based around the American Dynamics VideoEdge® Enterprise NVR next generation IP-Centric solution Crime Scene Investigation — Forensic Centre, Harperley Hall. The Home Office has invested substantially in the redevelopment of Harperley Hall that has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world. The new facilities, at a cost of £15million, have been designed to teach national and international forensic science students, an...

Each of the facilities with Intellex unit can review video from any of the similarly equipped sites by using the TSYS WAN In the middle of the night, something breaks an infrared beam protecting the perimeter of a critical data centre for the United Kingdom operations of TSYS, the largest third-party processor of international card payments. Immediately, halogen lamps on top of the building light the area. The access control system records an alarm and displays the camera with...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today launches mobile surveillance apps for its AXIS Camera Companion and hosted video solutions to provide users with quick and easy access to their surveillance system from anywhere with Apple and Android devices. “Small system users value flexibility and ease of use, and with these new mobile apps, users have even more flexibility with remote access to their high definition surveillance video right from their mobile...

AXIS Q6000-E Network Camera is an innovative network camera offering a 360° overview provided by four 2 megapixel camera heads, and when integrated with AXIS Q60-E it simultaneously offers high detail optical zoom on areas of interest, with just one click.  Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces AXIS Q6000-E, an outdoor-ready 360° network camera that integrates seamlessly with the AXIS Q60-E Series of PTZ dome network cameras, providing a unique surveilla...

Gilster brings a unique perspective on specifying comprehensive solutions with a specific focus on the unique needs of customers Frontier Security, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than 35 years, announced recently the appointment of Norman Gilster as the company’s new Western Region Channel Manager, North America. Along with experience as a manufacturer and integrator, Gilster brings to Frontier a unique perspective on specify...

Together the companies will provide a cloud-based video surveillance service and camera-to-cloud solution Hikvision® USA, a North American  leader in cutting-edge video surveillance products and solutions, has announced a collaboration with Smartvue® Corporation, an enterprise cloud software company whose solutions combine cost-effective edge devices with cloud storage and video management services. Together, the two award-winning companies will provide a cloud-ba...

Nigerian eID is the first national project in the world that combines eID functionality with a payment system With 160 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Now this emerging country can claim another title. After several years of preparation time, the National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) has now launched the first national electronic identity card with a payment application. At the end of August 2014 the first residents of...

The new program meets changing training and educational needs of the company’s value-added resellers Lenel Systems International, a leader in access control security, recently announced it has made enhancements to its Lenel Certification Program. The improved program makes it easier for customers to register for training, take job-specific courses, save money, and earn continuing education credits. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of Unite...

Raytec Sales Director Buzz Coates and Stefan Blohm BDM, DACH region at Security Essen Raytec is proud to announce that they have won a coveted Security Essen Technology Innovation award for their new VARIO IPPoE range of network illuminators. The UK CCTV lighting manufacturer fought off tough competition and beat 6 other big names in manufacturing to win the bronze title at the German exhibition. As the first ever IP addressable CCTV illuminator, VARIO IPPoE has made a big na...

The growing international focus the Dubai Expo 2020 has brought to the Middle East will be highlighted at Intersec 2015 The upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 has sparked fresh impetus in the Gulf security market, as authorities look to secure critical infrastructure and protect the millions of expected visitors to the showpiece event. The Middle East region’s first ever Expo is expected to attract more than 25 million people from around the world, while a price tag of at least U...

The new relationship enables Netgear resellers and partners to sell solutions with Milestone Xprotect Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), just announced a close relation with Netgear enabling over 10,000 Netgear resellers and more than 2,400 partners to sell solutions with Milestone XProtect. Moreover, Zucchetti is now a certified Milestone access control partner, which allows Netgear partners to deliver complete physical securi...

This is the second year in a row that Total Recall has received this honour from Axis Total Recall was named the 2014 City Surveillance Market Partner of the Year for North America by Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, during the ninth annual Axis Connect & Converge Conference (ACCC) held in Miami, Fl. from September 7-11. This is the second year in a row that Total Recall, a video-centric security technology provider, has received this honour from Ax...

Rochelle Carrington joins Dan Schawbel and Patrick Thean on the speaker list for the Summit The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is proud to announce Rochelle Carrington, president and CEO of Sandler Training/Second Wind Advisory Group, has signed on as a speaker for the 2015 ESA Leadership Summit. Carrington joins Dan Schawbel and Patrick Thean on the speaker list for the Summit, which is scheduled for Feb. 8-11 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz...

S2 Mobile Security Officer is designed for speed of information sharing, and real time response to situations in the field S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, recently announced the introduction of S2 Mobile Security Officer™, a revolutionary tablet app that makes security departments more effective. With S2 Mobile Security Officer, security management and staff can now operate their S2 access control and video management systems fro...

Julie will look after Winsted’s fast expanding customer base, which covers the UK, Europe and Middle Eastern markets Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Ltd has boosted its frontline customer sales and development support with the appointment of Julie McGill. Julie joins Winsted’s Business Development team as UK Sales Manager and will be helping to look after the company’s fast expanding customer base, which covers the UK, Europe and Middle E...

SmartTask Security, suitable for android smartphones, will replace existing guard tour patrol devices MAN Commercial Protection Ltd has selected Skillweb’s SmartTask Security, the advanced guard management solution, to help better manage and monitor its operatives whilst onsite at customer locations. The nationwide provider of security services will roll-out the solution to around 100 mobile and manned guards following a successful trial which helped deliver service impr...

The Alliance is also hosting a special breakfast meeting with participation from government/public organisations The Secure Identity Alliance announces its official support and participation in the National eID & ePassport Conference 6th Edition at the Intercontinental Hotel Budapest, Hungary, on 13 and 14 October 2014. On behalf of The Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) Germany, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) represented by Dr. Dennis Küg...

The crowd control video analytics allow police to identify potential safety threats stemming from overcrowding NICE Systems recently announced that it has deployed its Safe City solution in Nanded, India, a city with over half a million citizens. NICE’s solution provides Nanded’s law enforcement agencies real-time situational awareness for both day-to-day operations and disaster handling. At the heart of the Nanded Safe City project is what has aptly been named th...

With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal Security Systems join the C•CURE Partner Program Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce that two systems integrators in the UK have achieved Enterprise Level Certification, the highest level of certification and training on the Software House C•CURE Security and Event Management system. With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal...

The Golden Peak Awards recognise and reward talent and excellence throughout the commodity complex Lilin established a presence in Taiwan more than three decades ago and has gradually revolutionized the traditional camera surveillance market and initiated the shift from CCTV analogue to Internet Protocol (IP) based technology. Lilin was awarded the 16th Golden Peak Award – Outstanding Enterprise in the year of 2014 by the Outstanding Enterprise Manager Association of Tai...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has further expanded the Reliance line by introducing the RLFDX Series of substation-rated fibre optic RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2/4 Wire, & TTL Logic Data Link/Repeater. The ComNet Reliance RLFDX Series of products are made in the USA and are a direct replacement for the Garrettcom/Dymec5800 series of serial data over optical fibre products. The Reliance RLFDX...

AMAG Technology recently introduced the new and improved Symmetry Video Management System with expanded feature set and open integration capabilities. Symmetry Video Management (VMS) is designed as a unified solution, and is flexible, scalable and user-friendly. When Symmetry VMS is used in combination with the Symmetry access control system, the unified solution provides an ideal way to collect the data from the access control and video system together. The combination enables a single user in...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Mercury Security, a global leader of OEM access control hardware, recently announced a closer technology partnership geared to benefit both Genetec and Mercury customers with a broader, open-platform choice when moving to Genetec’s Synergis IP access control solution.  Genetec customers will be able to leverage Mercury’s complete line of door controllers and associated modules for both new and existing syste...

At what time of day do you have most people in your building? Do you have enough parking spaces for your employees? Are there always enough first aiders in the building to meet safety requirements? Security systems provide a wealth of data, which can provide the answers to these questions and more. By extracting reports from your system, you can gather valuable information to increase safety or improve business processes.  Wiebe Koopmans, owner of Linked Solutions, advises bus...

emerald is a Touch screen Reader,Door Controller, VOIP Intercom andSystem Terminal all in a single box CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce that the emerald multifunctional touch screen terminal has been awarded 2014 Security's Best Award in the ASIS Accolades Awards. ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry’s most innovative new products, services, and/...

Great Place to Work named Axis in its annual 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the best small and medium workplaces in the United States on their annual 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, also published in FORTUNE magazine. Ranked #16, this is the first time Axis has received this honour. Divided into two categories, Small (25-250 employee...

The deadline for nominations for the 2015 Security Personnel Awards is 1st November 2014 Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are being encouraged to submit their nominations for 2015’s Security Personnel Awards, with the submission deadline fast approaching. The BSIA’s prestigious annual awards are presented both regionally and nationally, and reward security personnel for their achievements across five key categories: Service to...

ASSA ABLOY has provided a ‘one-stop shop’ for specifiers working oneducation projects Although many believe that Chancellor George Osborne’s pledge to invest £21billion into new schools and the refurbishment of existing buildings by 2021 will fall short of the mark, especially considering the current backlog of repair work, there has been a noticeable rejuvenation within this market. The Security Solutions team at ASSA ABLOY has in particular benefitte...

FLIR Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of its next generation NVR line-up with FLIR Cloud™ connectivity. The new DNR400 and DNR500 Series NVRs make remote connection easier than ever before with a set-up time of less than three minutes via three easy steps. Simply download the free app for iOS / Android, scan the QR code on the NVR, enter a password and instantly view live video! There is no complex router configuration as the cloud-based service creates a secure handshak...