Surveillance & Security News for October 2017

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has strengthened its team by appointing a new Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Executive. Strengthening customer relationships In his new role as Regional Sales Manager, David Smyth will be responsible for identifying and qualifying new sales channels, developing and integrating new OEM partners, providing support to systems integrators as well as strengthening relationships with existi...

Milestone’s open platform IP video management software (VMS) is combined with network cameras from Axis Communications to provide ongoing security upgrades for the City of Hartford, Connecticut. The police can prevent and respond quickly to incidents throughout the city, as well as manage the swell of activities during public events. The Milestone open architecture has enabled integrations with third-party analytics software from BriefCam, The Hawkeye Effect and ShotSpotter that help the...

RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, has announced a two-way driver for the complete line of DoorBird IP Video Door Stations. Developed by RTI, the new driver allows integrators to easily program DoorBird IP Video Door Stations into RTI automation and control systems, adding convenient and safe door access at home and from anywhere else. Intercom capability at all entry points "Having intercom capabilities at all of the entry points of a home prov...

Verint® Systems Inc. has announced The Keyholding Company’s deployment of Verint’s Situational Intelligence Solutions to further its proactive patrol and intelligence network designed to prevent theft and crime in one of London’s most visited and renowned shopping districts. The organisation’s Safer Support Team is using Verint Dispatch Manager™ and Verint Mobile Reporter™, part of the Verint Situational Awareness Platform™, to respond faster, build...

Video systems today offer more capabilities than ever. Consequently, the systems can be used in new ways. For a variety of reasons, however, many customers don’t take full advantage of the capabilities of their video systems and therefore are leaving value on the table. Education and training are tools to alleviate the situation, but the first step is to identify the new ways that video can be used. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How do customers under-utilise their vi...

Secure credentials & RFID wristband specialist ID&C has bolstered its team with the appointment of James Turner as VP of Sales, EMEA. James will be based in ID&C's UK office with a goal to develop the company's client base and continue to grow its reputation as the market leader across Europe. RFID access control and cashless payments Turner is well positioned for success after a previous role at Eventbrite, where he was part of the ticketing company's founding European team, and t...

LOCKEN, the smart key specialist, is stepping up its presence in the Balearic Islands, providing Palma de Mallorca Airport with a robust and reliable access control solution. Securing main runways The airport plays a vital role for the Balearics and welcomes around ten million tourists annually, that’s more than many other airports, which service much larger visitor destinations, including Rome and Barcelona. Palma Airport, the third largest in Spain, follows the frantic pace of the summ...

Manufacturing Solutions Expo (MSE) returns for a fourth edition from 25 to 27 October 2017 at the Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre. ASEAN’s premium one-stop trade exhibition is a showcase of emerging trends, cost-effective technologies, the latest digitalised solutions, and innovative products in manufacturing. Jointly organised by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, the annual event aims to he...

The Vess A-Series network video recorders (NVRs) are now certified for use with Bosch video management system software (BVMS). This offers customers a perfectly optimised solution that delivers the highest levels of performance and reliability.  Video surveillance solutions have never been more critical to businesses and organisations around the world than they are today. Many organisations are looking for possibilities to deploy a system to help them achieve their security objectives and...

The London Borough of Redbridge, the UK’s first local authority to install an unattended CCTV enforcement platform, has extended the system to cover additional locations where compliance was becoming a concern. The Videalert Digital Video Platform has been extended to enforce parking restrictions and traffic management outside schools where major safety and congestion issues were being caused. Unprecedented level of success According to Michael Jackson, Parking Manager at the London Boro...

Prison fence provider Binns Fencing Limited has notched up 80 years in existence – with the plan to double its turnover by the time it turns 100. History of Binns Binns Fencing Limited, now a part of the Zaun perimeter protection group, is ideally placed to benefit from the growing fear of international terrorism, both from organised targeting of critical national infrastructure and the current trend for lone wolf attacks. However, the firm had much humbler routes. AJ Binns was first reg...

Agent Video Intelligence, a provider of video analytics solutions, announced that it has joined NVIDIA’s Metropolis Software Partner Program. Agent Vi employs NVIDIA GPUs to deliver cutting-edge intelligent video analysis via deep learning algorithms, and being a part of the Metropolis Partner Program will enable Agent Vi to better leverage Deep Learning technology to create safer and smarter cities. Deep learning technology Agent Vi was a pioneer in the use of deep learning technology...

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open platform Video Management Software (VMS), is pleased to unveil its new WR-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) with optional next business day or four-hour on-site response services provided by Dell. Independent open platform VMS WR-Series NVRs enable users to take advantage of the latest version of Wavestore’s award winning VMS for installations that require up to 254 IP cameras per server. Available in 1U and 2U rack mountable option...

Videx has launched a new offline, standalone proximity access control system. MiAccess is ideal for a wide range of buildings that have single or multiple entrances. This includes offices, residential homes and small guest houses, as well as fitness centres, caravan parks and small hotels. Steve Natton, Special Projects Manager at Videx, said: “The beauty of MiAccess is that it can be part of a multiple entrance (80 maximum) system without the need to cable between devices. This means tha...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Open Options, a global access control solutions company, integrated the Schlage® LE wireless lock with DNA Fusion software to expand their offering of scalable security solutions. “Open Options is committed to offering the most up-to-date technology available,” said Jonathan Berman, President and General Manager of Open Options. “We have a long-standing partnership with Allegion, and the integration of the Schlag...

Delta Turnstiles, a designer and manufacturer of optical turnstiles for secured entry control applications, is proud to announce the second model in its Designer Series of turnstiles - the Sunrise. Unique features This bold new access control turnstile puts an accent on aesthetics. Similar to the latest Infinity model in the new Delta Designer Series, the Sunrise is circular in shape. But, synonymous with its name, the Sunrise model features a bright yellow to orange transition finish. The Su...

Digital Barriers has announced a new frontier in wireless surveillance streaming solutions for Connected Cars and smart cities using EdgeVis Live running on the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 AI supercomputer. EdgeVis Live from Digital Barriers delivers high-definition video over cellular networks, overcoming the challenges of low, poor or constrained bandwidths. For the first time, it delivers near-zero latency live streaming with advanced edge analytics in an embedded solution for vehicles and public safe...

Traka UK has launched a new intelligent key cabinet, designed to offer controlled access management for critical keys at locations where space is limited and only a few credentials need to be managed. Full audit control capability The provider of intelligent key cabinets and locker systems has unveiled its new ‘V Touch’ as a secure unit with a seven-inch touch display, to accommodate up to five sets of keys. Powered by Traka’s exclusive electronics system, the V Touch present...

Fleet Source, a provider of training and auditing services for the road transport industry, has announced the launch of the UK’s first Terrorism Risk and Incident Prevention suite of products and training services named ‘TRIP’, specifically designed for commercial fleet operators. TRIP to educate on risks of terrorism In response to the recent escalation of VAAW (Vehicle as a Weapon) terrorism-related incidents, Fleet Source has developed a suite of counter-terrorism related...

Hikvision, a supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, is ensuring safe vehicle flow and helping to improve driving standards in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar (formally Burma), via an intelligent wide-area integrated traffic management solution installed across the entire city. Major traffic congestion Spurred on as a result of international economic sanctions on Myanmar being eased in 2011, a rapid build-up of tens of thousands of vehicles were estimated to have moved on to...

Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, will showcase its latest CrimeEye citywide video surveillance solutions for law enforcement at the 124th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference this October in Philadelphia. Most advanced CrimeEye unit so far “We are always excited to share our latest video surveillance solutions at IACP, and this year’s product lineup includes a 180-degree camera option that yields the most technologically-advanc...

Ward Security has appointed Paul Barnard to the role of Security, Risk & Mitigation Director for the business. In his new role, he will be actively involved in security risk assessment and management as well as the design of effective client contingency planning. New crime and counter terrorism solutions Paul Barnard has spent the last 27 years working for the City of London Police and was latterly Detective Chief Superintendent Crime Directorate at the City of London Police where he was H...

Bosch introduces a complete new lineup of intelligent cameras within its midrange portfolio. The all-new fixed FLEXIDOME camera and DINION bullet IP 4000i, IP 5000i and IP 6000i cameras now have Essential Video Analytics built in as a standard (intelligent) feature. This enables these network video cameras to understand what they are seeing, generating metadata to add sense and structure to the video footage. Instead of simply capturing and storing video data, users can now use the metadata alo...

Johnson Controls, which offers a holistic system approach to cyber security through its Cyber Protection Program for security products, is pleased to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October. Now in its 14th year, National Cyber Security Awareness Month presents an opportunity for businesses and individuals to become educated on the importance of cyber security and seek partners that can offer the tools and resources to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities. Five weekly educat...

Johnson Controls introduces its HD Video Solution, a new value-based solution that provides superior video quality while leveraging analogue infrastructure. The cost-effective Holis HD Tribrid Video Recorders support SD analogue cameras, Illustra Essentials IP cameras, and a brand-new line of HD cameras, allowing customers to achieve excellent video quality never before attained over coax. Holis HD video recorder features Available in 4, 8, and 16-channel models, the recorders feature intuitiv...

With the DF5210HD-DN/IR Dallmeier introduces a new high definition IR network camera. The infrared camera has been developed with special attention to changing lighting conditions for 24-hour-video surveillance. Excellent low-light characteristics The extremely high light sensitivity of the sensor and the sophisticated image processing ensure crisp colour images even in the dark. In night mode, the camera also provides outstanding results due to the excellent...

Security is the biggest challenge the world is facing and the need to safeguard people and property has never been greater. You need to know the products and solutions you’re making critical decisions on are fit for purpose, so IFSEC 2018 will once again partner the experts at BRE Global/LPCB to host the Attack Testing Zone. Attack Testing Zone expansions Following the hugely successful introduction of this new demonstration zone in 2017, the Attack Testing Zone will be expanded and move...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the launch of its new public safety decision support system, Genetec Citigraf™. Created for citywide law enforcement and public safety agencies, Citigraf features a powerful correlation and analytics engine that instantly detects and displays relevant information from disparate systems for inter-agency collaboration. Fast on-scene response With highly-ac...

More than 60 prominent facilities managers, architects and door hardware installers attended a free event hosted by ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, to discuss fire door safety at West Midlands Fire Service’s headquarters in Birmingham. The event – ‘It’s Time To Talk About Fire Doors’ – featured talks from Steve Shoker, Fire Safety Officer at West Midlands Fire Service; Dan Cooling, Associate at integrated building design business O...

Promise Technology Inc., a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, has been named the ‘Best Storage Solution Partner’ in Africa by Milestone Systems. Promise has now received this honour from Milestone on two continents, having also been designated as its leading storage solutions partner for the past two years in APAC. Latest Milestone certifications Milestone is a provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS), and the company’s relationshi...