Surveillance & Security News for September 2009

RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...

Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in integrates with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart ClientMatrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, recently announced the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding Accelerator plug-in for full integration with the Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client. The new VDA plug-in is designed for security surveillance consoles running the high-end Milestone Desktop Client application to monitor large-scale IP-based security...

Commander in Chief of the Dubai Police will be the opening keynote speaker at the 1st ASIS International Middle East Security Conference ASIS International has announced that His Excellency Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander in Chief of the Dubai Police will be the opening keynote speaker at the First ASIS International Middle East Security Conference to be held in Dubai on 6-8 December 2009.General Tamim's distinguished 39-year career in law enforcement started after he graduat...

HID Global announced the expansion of its multiCLASS™ transition reader product lineHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the expansion of its multiCLASS™ transition reader product line, providing new access control migration options to help organisations transition from low frequency EM4102 proximity to high frequency iCLASS® contactless smart card technology.HID's multiCLASS family of card readers are designed for c...

Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovativeIn a recent study on state-of-the-art solutions in video surveillance technology, Frost & Sullivan has identified Mobotix AG's new hemispheric technology as among the most innovative developments in high resolution video surveillance. In Frost & Sullivan's ongoing coverage of electronic security products and end-user markets, the world's first 360-degree, low profile, and high resoluti...

Honeywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley StadiumHoneywell recently held the first in a series of Trained Specifier Certification Seminars at Wembley Stadium in North London. The seminars are part of a new initiative which will see Honeywell work closely with industry consultants, providing ongoing learning opportunities and equipping them with the tools and knowledge required to be successful. They also aim to develop relationships and...

Overland Storage, Inc. has appointed Christopher Gopal as Vice President of Worldwide OperationsOverland Storage, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVRL) recently announced the appointment of Christopher Gopal as vice president of worldwide operations. In this capacity, Gopal will oversee Overland's global supply chain and operations strategies encompassing product sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, fulfillment and demand/supply management."We are extremely pleased to welcome Chris to our executive...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control centre-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more- that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security...

CRYPTOCard designed ICE solution to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruptionAs organisations come under growing commercial and regulatory pressure to maintain compliance and full security in times of crisis, leading two-factor authentication provider, CRYPTOCard has introduced its ICE solution, designed to significantly reduce network access risk during a business disruption.Recently, Disaster Recovery and In Case of Emergency (ICE) Planning is recognised as cri...

SALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel PenangSALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the latest luxury hotel in SE Asia. The installation will be carried out by local SALTO business partner Deltaprise, who will supply a fully integrated access control solution to the hotel, which opens for business on 19 September.Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi in Penang, the new h...

Security Center seamlessly merges IP video surveillance system and IP access control systemsGenetec, a leader in innovative IP security solutions, announces the release of the Genetec Security Center. The Security Center seamlessly merges Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance system and Synergis IP access control systems into a single innovative platform."The Security Center represents a major evolutionary step in Genetec's vision of true unification of all security applications,&qu...

Rapid innovation has led to the availability of new security products that are based on IP formats and HD technologyWith greater monitoring capabilities than the traditional standard definition analogue products on the market, new security products are transforming video surveillance and record management in this industry. Yet there is reluctance to adopt these new technologies. Concern about the difficulties associated with moving from a traditional analogue to IP-based system, or standard defi...

  Milestone Systems continues for the fifth year in a row as the world leader for open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems once again stands out as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software, according to the latest IMS Research report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition. The report found that Milestone Systems has retained its top position of the last half decade in similar categories and gained additio...

UK CCTV expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to deliver keynote address The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The programme will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.'s leading police authority on CCTV.LEVA's 20th Anniversary...

 ISC East and SIA team up to showcase new innovations this OctoberThe ISC Events and the Security Industry Association (SIA) announce the introduction of a New Product Showcase at ISC East, October 28-29, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The showcase will include a physical display area of new products as well as a demonstration theater, bringing innovation to the forefront for the Northeast security market. "ISC East research indicates that 95 percent of o...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

SC Black represented by 1 Volt Associates, Inc. SC Black, the new branded line of security solutions from Supercircuits, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance solutions, has appointed 1 Volt Associates, Inc. as their manufacturer's rep organisation for eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware."Even in a challenging economy, the need for high-performance video surveillance solutions continues to build," said Steven Camp, District Manager, 1 Volt Asso...

Mayflex signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'  Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement with Samsung to distribute the Ubigate range of ‘Multi Service Business Gateways'. The Ubigate series integrates switching, routing, VoIP and security into one platform. This simplifies network implementation, maintenance and management by...

 Stephen Jones, new Sales Manager at Milestone SystemsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired security industry professional Stephen Jones as Northern Regional Manager in the United Kingdom.In response to continued growth and development of the partner channel and customer base in the UK, Milestone Systems Ltd. has hired Stephen Jones as Sales Manager for the Northern region. The uptake of IP technology in the physical security sector is creat...

 The seminar will take place on 29th September at Highgate House, Creaton, Northamptonshire  Axis Communications UK, the global leader in the network video market is hosting a seminar on 29th September in Northampton to demonstrate how retailers can use IP-based surveillance solutions to do so much more than just security. The seminar ‘Making a difference for retail' will see Axis Communications and partners Genetec and Alpha Vision Design (AVD) showcase a range of surveillance s...

Can intelligent technology really deliver a high return on investment and what can it offer government and local authorities today? Yvonne Pritchard of Sony Professional Security details the advantages of intelligent solutions within security installations. Surveillance has long been an essential focus for governments and local authorities at all levels, from traffic and hospital  IP security - the intelligent choice monitoring to large-scale security operations for one-off e...

Vigitron has won approval for its manufacturing processes from the international standards body ISOVigitron, the San Diego-based manufacturer of UTP transmission devices, has won approval for its manufacturing processes from the international standards body ISO.The company has been awarded ISO9001 certification, so becoming one of a small number of manufacturers of UTP products for CCTV applications in the world to receive this type of accreditation.The recognition is formal endorsement of a con...

Samsung Techwin appoints Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service CentresSamsung Techwin has appointed Anovo Group's Centres of Excellence in France and Italy as official Service Centres for the full range of Samsung Techwin professional security products.Commenting on the partnership which has been established between the two companies, Gary Fletcher-Moore, European Technical Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe said: "Whilst all of our products are proving...

Few would argue that the history of Video Content Analysis - also known as Intelligent Video Analytics - has been a smooth one. The reality, in a significant number of cases for the early adopters - such as retailers - has been systems applied incorrectly, not fit-for-purpose, or simply failing to deliver the in-use performance which specifiers and end users had initially hoped for.Following, what in many ways was a false dawn for Video Content Analysis it is perfectly understandable that there...

 New location expands operations and support for growing EMEA market IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, today announced the relocation of its EMEA office to Amsterdam, Holland. The new strategic location will allow the company to better serve its technology and integrator partners and end users in the expanding region."As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, IQinVision is pleased to annou...

SIA releases new Latin America Security Market Report analysing growth in the physical security marketIncreasing crime in Latin America is driving growth in the physical security market, pushing the sector to $430 million a year in Mexico alone, according to the new Latin America Security Market Report from the Security Industry Association (SIA).The comprehensive, 157-page report examines the electronic and physical security (EPS) markets in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and V...

HID consolidates its eGovernment passport inlay production into one manufacturing campus in GalwayHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that it has initiated consolidation of the company's eGovernment passport inlay production into one manufacturing campus in Galway, Ireland. The consolidation began in July 2009. By the end of 2009, the company anticipates that the significant majority of products related to its e-pas...

HID Global's Dr. Tam Hulusi has been selected to speak under the World e-ID track HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Tam Hulusi, senior vice president, Strategic Innovation and Intellectual Property at HID, will speak on the importance of creating a trust-based framework for using identity information in access control systems. Held from 23rd to 25th September at Sophia Antipolis Technology Park in the Frenc...