Surveillance & Security News for October 2015

Nortek’s GoControl offers security and convenience with a full line of wireless home control products As security providers and custom installers expand their product lines to include home automation devices, Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company, introduces the new GoControl® smart home portfolio that brings added safety, security and convenience to the smart home with a full line of wireless home control products. GoControl devices work seamlessly wit...

AMG Sales and Marketing Director Andrew Pigram authored the Basics of IP Video Network Design whitepaper AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, has produced a free downloadable whitepaper that guides readers through the basics of IP video network design. Written expressly for those who have analogue CCTV knowledge and who want to understand the basics of IP video system design, the whitepaper takes into account the...

ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical and imaging technology, announced recently that AxxonSoft Next is certified ImmerVision Enables 2.0. AxxonSoft joins more than 50 security industry ImmerVision-certified solution providers around the world in integrating The 360° Video Standard which gives the ability to instantly capture and navigate within 360-degree panomorph images. Equipped for future innovations 360-degree panomorph...

Smiths Detection recently launched HI-SCAN 6040C, a compact checkpoint scanner designed specifically to screen hand-carried items in the entrance areas of public buildings. Easy upgradation to meet future security requirements HI-SCAN 6040C meets all requirements for the screening of bags, packages and other objects for prohibited or dangerous items in buildings such as correctional facilities, courthouses, embassies, banks and hotels. With its contemporary design and small footprint, the HI-S...

Zhanna Ermolina will talk about one of the first significant NFC deployments in Russia and key factors in NFC adoption Moscow largest ICT users have great stories to tell. Top ICT managers from Moscow Metro, Moscow IT Department and Moscow Traffic Management Centre are speaking at the Smart City Conference, taking place at the All-Over-IP Expo 2015 from the 18th to 19th of November in Moscow. Moscow Metro NFC adoption Together with the Moscow Department of Transport and...

Because of the integrated and flexible wall bracket bullet cameras can also be called compact cameras. In addition to the weatherproof housing bullet cameras are equipped with a straight disc. This enables to reduce light reflections to a minimum. Consequently, bullet cameras are ideal surveillance cameras for indoor and outdoor applications. Day and night applications The RIVA RC6702HD-6311 is designed for indoor and outdoor areas. With the built-in 16x High Power IR LED illuminator a range o...

Videotec has extended their ready-to-use range of RADICAL PTZ cameras, with the new ULISSE RADICAL THERMAL PTZ. With P/T positioning capability and advanced thermal imaging, this camera is able to detect people and objects across a wide visual range in even the most difficult environmental conditions, such as total darkness, rain, storms, dust, extreme temperatures or thick smoke. ULISSE RADICAL THERMAL PTZ combines the best thermal imaging cameras and lenses in a pre-configured, hassle-free P...

The project included building a wireless network that could extend the BPD video surveillance system to the Trestle Siklu's world’s smallest backhaul radios were selected by Bethlehem Police Department (BPD) and Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to provide Gigabit capacity and interference-free operation to help secure and protect the new Hoover Mason Trestle at SteelStacks, a ten-acre campus dedicated to arts, culture, family events that was once home to Bethlehem...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces a significant temperature performance improvement to the Illustra Flex Series of IP cameras. These cost-effective, high definition video cameras give end users a better IP video solution in demanding, colder environments. Cost-effective installation The new 1 and 3 megapixel Illustra Flex Outdoor Mini-Domes will operate in -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F) tem...

With more physical security systems using Internet protocol and being connected to the enterprise IT network, it’s not surprising that the corporate IT department is more involved than ever in the buying decision – for better or worse. Does the IT department bring valuable resources to the table, or are they an impediment to the sales and integration process? It’s not a new issue, but an increasingly important one as the industry changes. We asked this week’s Expert Panel...

Pulse One provides added visibility through a single collective view of compliance including security alerts and appliance health checks Pulse Secure, a leader in access and mobile security solutions to enterprise and service providers, and WestconGroup in Europe have signed a distribution agreement under which Westcon will market and distribute Pulse Secure’s full line of SSL VPN and Mobile Security solutions including the latest centralised management, policy control a...

Thanks to many participants’ valuable feedback and suggestions for QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 5, QNAP have completed several enhancements for its latest NAS operating system and recently announced QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 5 is now available for download. QNAP sincerely invite users to install QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 5 to experience the evolution of QTS and extend the possibilities of QNAP NAS. Users can also activate the live update function to receive any new firmware update notificati...

Card holders should avoid presenting access control credentials to any readers that appear to have been tampered Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that since Wiegand is no longer considered inherently secure due to its obscure and non-standard nature, users, integrators and manufacturers need to be on-guard. Wiegand is the industry standard protocol commonly used to communicate cre...

The official signing of agreement took place at the GATE stand during the tour of exhibition on the opening day of the event At this year’s 20th anniversary edition of inter airport Europe, Mack Brooks Exhibitions has renewed the partnership agreement with GATE, German Airport Technology and Equipment. In the agreement both parties declare to continue their cooperation and mutual support. “Mack Brooks has worked in partnership with GATE since the very early days o...

In light of National Personal Safety day, BSIA Lone Worker Section is reiterating the importance of staying safe Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Lone Worker Section have shown support for this year’s National Personal Safety Day, an annual awareness day organised by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, one of the UK’s largest personal safety charities. National Personal Safety day is aimed at highlighting some of the simple, practical solutions th...

Magenta Security was chosen due to its environmental credentials, CSR policies and dedication to security licensing Magenta Security has once again won the security contract for The Royal Parks, extending the successful relationship and retaining the high quality services the leading security provider offers. The leading security services company was first awarded the contract to provide guarding solutions to the Parks by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently announced the official release of QTS 4.2 – the smart NAS operating system that empowers users to achieve more in their business and home life. With a revamped user interface and many exciting features, QTS 4.2 makes for smarter, smoother and more spectacular cloud experiences with stronger security. “Since the QTS 4.2 Beta release, we have been inundated with positive feedback and suggestions from users and reviewers. These valuable opinions have pr...

Dantech Electronic Engineering, the specialist manufacturer of power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, has released two easy to use, ‘Quick look-up’ guides - for those wishing to source and specify highly-reliable, British built analogue & PoE power supplies. Providing a host of practical information to identify and specify the most suitable power supply product for any security systems application, the new guides are an essential asset for any installe...

Mr. Hornung is responsible for Mexico, the Andean and South Cone regions, Central America and the Caribbean Genetec Inc., a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Mr. Kris P. Hornung as Vice President of Sales for Latin America. In his role, Mr. Hornung is responsible for Mexico, the Andean and South Cone regions, Central America and the Caribbean. Based in Colombia, Mr. Hornung’s responsibilities include developing sales str...

The solution ensures a secure working environment without compromising the convenient interaction between employees The Milestone Systems XProtect Access Control Module is being used by Turvatiimi Oyj, a leading Finnish security company, to ensure a fully integrated, visual access control security system to protect the company’s new premises. The Finnish security company had various requirements that their new security system needed to fulfil: handling visitors secu...

Enterprise security strategies identifyliabilities & ways to mitigate risks, showinghow the cost of mitigation prevents largerliabillity costs  The security profession continues to take on new risk management responsibilities. The big thing now is called Enterprise Security and Risk Management (ESRM). ASIS International has issued a standard on the subject: ANSI/ASIS/RIMS RA. 1-2015, and a couple of booths at the recent ASIS International 2015...

Daniel will cover the southern UK region, providing support to both existing and new COP installer customers COP Security, the professional trade only CCTV security products distributor, has underlined their continual commitment to supporting UK installers with the highest quality of product support, announcing the appointment of Daniel Williams to the role of new Area Sales Manager. With a broad depth of security industry installation and technical sales experience spann...

Jones has more than 23 years’ experience in the property, facilities management and engineering sector G4S Facilities Management, the FM business of global security company G4S, has appointed Peter Jones as its new Regional Managing Director. He will be responsible for G4S FM, a leading facilities management business which employs more than 7,200 staff across the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. G4S FM delivers integrated facilities management, security,...

The event aims to provide the knowledge and contacts needed to further develop the capabilities in Maritime Domain Awareness Five flag officers confirmed their participation at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016, making this the most senior Maritime ISR meeting in the region. SMi is proud to introduce its highly topical conference entitled: Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology, taking place on the 15th – 16th February 2015 in Rome, I...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce the release of CEM System’s emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal for AC2000 suite of access control and security management systems. This announcement coincides with the release of new features and enhanced functionality across the full emerald range. Enhanced security “The emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal from CEM Systems...

Under the agreement, Vigitron will also provide service, training, and technology sharing for PCSC products PCSC, a provider of state of the art access control systems, and Vigitron, Inc., a global leader in analogue and IP infrastructure transmission solutions, have announced the expansion of their relationship to form a world-wide partnership. Under this agreement, Vigitron will provide infrastructure equipment for PCSC's growing line of IP/PoE based access control products,...

The Awards will be presented on the first day of NCT CBRNe Asia, at a party hosted by IB Consultancy in Bangkok In 2015, IB Consultancy will celebrate the third edition of the NCT CBRNe Awards – the awards for both the CBRNe industry and I(N)GO community. As each year, a distinguished jury voted for the best and most end-user friendly CBRNe solution, the most innovative product developed during the last year, and the international stakeholder that contributed significant...

As technology advances and more surveillance features become available, it can be difficult for security integrators to know which system will fit their customer’s needs It’s no secret that Internet Protocol (IP) cameras are on a steady march to replace analogue video. Network-centric surveillance cameras bring a host of value to the protected premises, above and beyond traditional physical security. Now, cameras are increasingly used for safety, such as in liabili...

Automation is another hallmark of PIAM solutions, which can perform a wide variety of processes that are prone to error if performed manually Security departments in organisations face a number of threats from both internal and external sources, thus forcing security personnel to remain vigilant and aware of the growing number and scope of new and emerging risks. The most powerful weapon in this seemingly endless battle is data. Every organisation has it – probably more...

NVRs come preinstalled with latest software releases to minimise setup time Looking for a perfect marriage of hardware and software for a video management system application? A preconfigured network video recorder (NVR) appliance may fit the bill. Consider these advantages of going the NVR appliance route, as suggested by vendor companies contacted by SourceSecurity.com. 1. Greater freedom of deployment NVRs provide more application flexibility – because the recorders...