Surveillance & Security News for September 2007

Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimisation and security, recently announced that Metro Transit has selected its NextivaTM Transit solution to enhance the security of passengers and operators on-board its buses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Metro Transit manages an integrated network of buses and trains and is the 18th largest transit system in the US, with approximately 240,000 rides provided each weekday.  As...

The technology event IIPSEC has announced the show will now feature a comprehensive VCA (Video Content Analysis) education programme and the latest solutions through a series of seminars, conferences and product demonstrations. Commenting on the news, Event Director Kevin Fagan stated, "Analytics is an ideal fit and complements the shows visitor profile and current need to provide ‘intelligent systems'.  IIPSEC is an established and trusted brand and has an excellent reputati...

The Mercia Technology Seed Fund has completed an investment in Scyron, the security and surveillance services company.  The Mercia Technology Seed Fund, a leading provider of venture capital to early stage technology in the West Midlands, invested alongside Datasat, the global turnkey communication solutions company, and management.  Scyron will reinvest use the funds from the additional stake to support its further growth further into the commercial sector within the UK as well as ove...

Contigo, the leading provider of turnkey GPS solutions for asset tracking, fleet management and personal safety, is pleased to announce its partnership with Bold Technologies.  This alliance was formed to enhance the functionality of Contigo's GPS platform by providing alarm integration into the most innovative software automation platform for the security industry, Bold Manitou.Subscribers using Contigo's revolutionary 8100 indoor-locatable asset tracking beacon currently receive email and...

Axis Communications, a global leader in the network video market, has installed cutting-edge network video surveillance systems in the newly opened surgery ward at the Institute for Children's Emergency Surgery and Traumatology in Moscow.  The equipment helps provide high-quality remote monitoring of patients, as well as ensures tighter security of the hospital premises.  For the special medical video surveillance system, 119 Axis network cameras were deployed in all patient wards to e...

Central Asia Secure Expo is the most important specialized security exhibition in Central Asia region.  With the exhibitors from more than 25 countries, it is a really international event. In 2007, International Exhibitions Ltd. plans to organize national pavilions from Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Poland, Egypt, Turkey, UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.This year's security show has been put into new venue "Atakent" due to the major growth of the exhibitors as a...

IndigoVision, a leading provider of IP Video security solutions, has appointed Gavin Richardson to the new role of Group Sales Director, with full responsibility for the company's global sales operation.Gavin brings to IndigoVision more than 20 years of sales and account management experience, with the last 12 years in senior sales management roles with companies such as QinetiQ and BT.  He has managed large global teams that have delivered exceptional sales growth, an attribute vital t...

Leading security solutions provider Adams Rite has opened what is believed to be one of the first facilities in the UK able to test products to the highest grades of European lock durability and safety performance standards BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179.Simon Guy, Technical Manager at Adams Rite, explains, "The Test Room is an important part of Adams Rite's extensive and ongoing European product development program.  We use this state-of-the-art facility to rigorously evaluate locking produ...

Video servers from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, have been deployed by security installer King Communications (working in partnership with security distributor ADI-Gardiner) to help modernise The Lighthouse's CCTV system and protect some of Scotland's finest design treasures.  A total of four AXIS 241Q Video Servers have been used to convert analogue images (from the 16 existing cameras already positioned throughout the six-floor building) into digital video strea...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has appointed Thomas Ayers to the position of vice president of engineering and promoted Dr. Justin Reyneri to chief scientist.  Both Mr. Ayers and Dr. Reyneri will join forces to develop and implement next-generation Pixim chipsets across applications for the dynamically growing security camera industry.  Pixim chipsets are already incorporated into the world's leading...

CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) pioneer, D-Tec - part of AD Group - has undertaken an intensive three-day training session in Hong Kong for its partners in the Far East, the first time that the company has delivered this type of event in the region.The in-depth training was designed to strengthen D-Tec's relationship with its key partners in this fast growing area, and to offer them valuable back-up and support as they expand the customer base in the Far East for VSD technology. In...

The companyRedstone Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Alabama and one of the 30 largest credit unions in the United States, with over $1.7 billion in assets and over 245,000 members.  In June 2006, Redstone earned its 41st consecutive 5-Star rating for financial safety and stability from BauerFinancial Inc. Operational overviewThis full-service financial institution offers retail and commercial banking, securities brokerage, mortgage, and insurance products and services, w...

Treviglas Community College in Cornwall has saved thousands of pounds upgrading its surveillance systems by deploying Axis Communications Power over Ethernet-enabled (PoE) network cameras, as well as a range of other hardware from Axis.  The upgrade followed an extensive review of the college's ten year old, analogue-based CCTV system which revealed major shortcomings. A total of 18 new AXIS 211 Power over Ethernet Network Cameras and one new AXIS 2130 PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Network Camera ha...

Built in 1912, TianJin Polytechnic University is a well established full-time tertiary educational institution in China, with 14 colleges, about 25,000 students, 1,300 lecturers and tutors.  The University has a spacious and harmonious campus equipped with top-notch educational equipment and is further expanding and constructing a new campus session of around two million square meters. Saving resources and energy, improving management efficiency and providing a comfortable learning environ...

Having supplied many schools, colleges and universities with a wide range of access control solutions, TDSi has developed particular expertise in the integration of access control and proprietary management information systems (MISs). Schools are increasingly incorporating sophisticated management systems covering enrolment, attendance records and academic performance.  Such packages form an integral part of timetable planning and the development of curriculum courses, as well as linking t...

The Challenge The University of Oxford Security Services department has invested in a major overhaul of its CCTV system and upgraded to a networked digital system controlled by Dedicated Micros multiplexers. Four BX2 multiplexers support 60 cameras, which have been upgraded to digital to keep a watchful eye on the University estate that includes some of Britain's most valued historic buildings and museums such as the Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre and the Bodleian Library. Demands on th...

A leader in the manufacture of video security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several exciting new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ASIS 2007 annual seminar and exhibits in Las Vegas next month. "We pride ourselves on consistently demonstrating excellence - with our fanatical customer service, on-time delivery, and by offering the broadest product line in the industry," says Scott Schafer, Pelco Sr. Vice President, North American Sales and Mark...

One of the most challenging areas for security technology has to be providing effective protection for banks and their associated infrastructure, such as cash machines (ATMs), given the fact that they are constantly in the sights of ever more audacious criminal gangs.The extreme lengths to which the criminal fraternity are prepared to go has been underlined in recent weeks with the discovery by workmen of a large 40 foot tunnel in Manchester, England - including electric lighting - which it is t...

SourceSecurity.com took the time to catch up with the CEO and President of the company that invented the network camera more than 10 years ago, Axis Communications, to ask him whether the era of IP-based surveillance had arrived and what obstacles remain in the way of more widespread adoption. SourceSecurity.com: Do you think IP-Surveillance has finally come of age? Ray Mauritsson: Yes and it is not just Axis saying this.  You only need to look at the growth of sales of the network...

Videotec, leading European manufacturer of CCTV products, has recently appointed Cyril Wong as Sales Manager for its subsidiary in Hong Kong. Cyril comes to Videotec after spending ten years in customer service and business management as Sales Manager with the international company Tyco Fire and Security in Hong Kong. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.In his new role, Cyril will be responsible for the development and growth of existing and...

Dean Coombes has joined technical furniture specialists Winsted as Sales Manager for the south of England. Dean, who has worked within the security industry for over ten years, was previously with ADT.  He will be responsible for promoting Winsted's full range of control room solutions to end-users and consultants as well as providing pre and post sales support for Winsted's nationwide network of installers. Commenting on the appointment, Harry Whale, Winsted's General Manager s...

"Milestone is still so easy to use, even with upgrades: we put up a new server, installed the software, loaded the DLK, and we were done.  I don't see how it could get any easier." - Steve Dickerson, Manager of Academic Computing at Wichita State University in Kansas Challenges:  An old VCR tape surveillance system functioned very poorly and was time consuming.  The Wichita State University Main Campus has two computer labs with 75 workstations, generally open till 10 pm.  9...

The Swedish distributor Pemel Security and Milestone Systems have signed a distribution agreement for selling the open platform IP video management software, XProtectTM. XProtectTM is available in versions for different customer segments, from XProtectTM Basic with 16 cameras to XProtectTM Enterprise with an unlimited number of cameras and devices.  In addition, Milestone offers business-specific solutions, like integrations with Point Of Sale or Automatic Teller Machine transactions. ...

Two Norwich security officers, Richard Markham and John Disspain, have been highly praised for the exceptional service they provide to the general public, customers and staff at Norwich Union's prestigious Marble Hall building in the centre of Norwich.  Richard and John work for Reliance Security Services and have been presented with a special recognition award by Mark Hughes, Norwich Union Operations Services Director.Richard and John have been working at Marble Hall since September 20...

A Formula Palmer Audi race car driver is using Senstar-Stellar's Repels portable perimeter security system to protect his car from the crush of spectators and inquisitive rivals at top venues across the UK including Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Donnington.Russell Small's 1.8 litre 300 break horsepower Audi has a top speed of 170 mph and is worth in excess of £150,000.  The security of the car has been entrusted to Senstar-Stellar's Repels portable outdoor sensor which ope...

The University of Manchester has recently completed upgrading its entrance security with Fastlane plus barrier arm turnstiles from Integrated Design Ltd.  The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, situated in the heart of the city with over 5,000 staff and 35,000 students to keep secure.The University had originally installed Fastlane plus R200 AS barrier arm turnstiles, the first generation of the Fastlane plus range, over five years ago.  With thi...

Paxton Access, the UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has teamed up with Secure Yacht Ltd to promote Net2 Marine to the luxury yacht market.  Combining Paxton Access' leading network access control system, Net2, with its new Marine Reader, Net2 Marine is the world's only dedicated marine access control system specifically geared for all marine access control applications.  Paxton Access and Secure Yacht Ltd will officially prese...

Network cameras from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, have been installed in The Rose Bowl, home to the Hampshire County Cricket Club and the venue for the first day of the recent England versus India one-day series.   AXIS 214 PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Network Cameras have been installed by iCode Systems Limited as part of a comprehensive upgrade of the stadium's surveillance system over the last year.  The upgrade, which was installed by Taylor Made Computer So...

Europe-wide usage of varifocal lenses from SENKOADL includes current installations on the Spanish railway system.Over 500 varifocal lenses (2.8~12mm and 3~8.5 mm) are being fitted internally on trains run by RENFE, the national operator in Spain which is responsible for 15,000 km of track across the country.The lenses are being used on passenger rolling stock with the focal range depending on viewing lines.  The units are functioning from compact Sanyo colour cameras and the client reports...