Surveillance & Security News for September 2010

  Going back to the blueprint - assessing the challenges of designing an IP CCTV The world of IP CCTV design is continuously progressing. Security system designers and installers have to frequently evaluate customers' needs when running an IP-surveillance system on a company's network. It is up to the CCTV sales manager to eradicate any concerns regarding IP-based CCTV systems and look at the requirements of each customer, subsequently offering bespoke networks to suit the...

Brickcom's Megapixel Fixed Box Network CameraOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announces integration of their Ocularis physical security information system (PSIM) platform with Brickcom Corporation's megapixel network cameras. The Brickcom FB-100A Fixed Box camera and the Brickcom FD-100A Fixed Dome camera have H.264 video compression to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements, and also support M-JPEG and MPEG-4 compressi...

It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010In 2010, approximately 10% of Chinese security camera market revenues will come from the sale of network cameras. IMS Research has issued this forecast in the newly published report "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition". It is forecast that over 10 million security cameras will be shipped for domestic consumption in China in 2010. Network s...

RemGuard's 'healthcheck' advice is for users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - is urging users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTV to follow a simple five point winter 'healthcheck' of their sites, to stay safe and secure as the nights draw in especially as, in RemGuard's experience, the vast majority of criminal activity - at least 70% - takes place between the hours of 8.00 pm and 5.00 am. Sites also need to be adequately p...

Eyseo IP dome cameras with 1.3 megapixels resolutionABUS Security-Center is presenting new Eyseo IP dome cameras with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels at the Security 2010 in Essen. These network dome cameras are ideally suited for retrofitting premises and for monitoring shops and businesses. The IP dome cameras are available with LAN or WLAN connections and also as vandal-proof outdoor models or as indoor versions with and without IR LEDs. One highlight is the decentralised and inexpensive SD ca...

Spectra HD Video PTZ High-Speed DomePelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce many new products, which will be exhibited in October at the ASIS International trade show in Dallas, Texas. Show attendees are encouraged to visit the Pelco booth (number 2209) for a chance to win one of three Apple iPads (must be present to win) and to enjoy free refreshments. The following are among the new products slated for display at the show: Camclosure 2 Series Fixed Dome CamerasThe all-new Camcl...

 Avigilon is the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systemsAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that it has been ranked among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years. Avigilon's revenues increased 33,664 percent from 2005 to 2009 - maki...

Digital Barriers will provide COE with access to a deep heritage in national securityCOE Group plc, the advanced video surveillance specialist, has been acquired by Digital Barriers plc. This is the third acquisition for Digital Barriers this year and is the next step in its strategy to build a leading mid-market business in the homeland security and defence sectors. For Digital Barriers, the acquisition of COE will bring world-class expertise and innovative technologies in the transmission and...

Fastlane® Glassgate 400 uses glass barriers of up to 1.8 metre in height to provide a high throughput security gateFastlane® Glassgate 400 from Integrated Design Ltd (IDL) has been installed in Macedonia to secure the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of a large Global Corporation.The British-owned company saw the full range of Fastlane® entrance control products being showcased by IDL at the IFSEC security exhibition in Birmingham, UK. The eye-catching product designs and...

 The event was dominated by high level conferences focusing on the travails in the aviation and maritime sectorsTransport Security Expo saw a significant upswing in visitor numbers during its first outing in the capital, over 2000 attendees visited the exhibition and conference across the 2 days. The visitor hike reflected a heightened level of concern over high profile actual and attempted strikes against the system during the course of the year and emphasised the need to do more, often ti...

Johnson Control's P2000 Security Management SystemJohnson Controls is exhibiting at the ASIS 2010 show which is taking place from 12 - 15 October in Dallas. Here's what to watch out for at the Johnson Control's booth at ASIS:P2000 Security Management System upgraded (on-site demonstrations)Integrates with IP reader/controllers by ISONAS and HID®Connects to more DVR systems - Milestone, Genetec™, Verint's Nextiva™, and Panasonic®Interfaces with Otis ElevatorTracks and reports...

There is growing demand for video surveillance in mid and low-end applications in BrazilIn a recently published market study "The Latin American Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment", IMS Research has concluded that Brazil is the largest and fastest growing market in Latin America for video surveillance equipment - and one of the fastest growing markets globally. Large scale security projects ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games are fuelling much of the demand...

A fire alarm, PAVA system, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control etc form the security solution at the CollegeAn integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions,...

ONVIF is the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security productsMulti-vendor demonstration of ONVIF conformant network video products at trade showMore than 200 ONVIF conformant products on the marketThe leading standardisation organisation extends ambition and scopeONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will host a public demonstration of interoperable products at the Security Essen trade show in Germany on...

ABUS' TVVR35010 and TVVR45020 - the two new Eytron network digital recordersAt the Security 2010 trade fair in Essen, ABUS Security-Center is presenting two new Eytron NVR network digital recorders: the TVVR35010 for recording up to eight IP cameras and the TVVR45020, which can record up to 16. This makes them ideal for the uncomplicated monitoring of homes, businesses, offices and hotels.These nine, location-independent network digital recorders are easy to install and start up - a connect...

BSIA members will showcase a range of products including access control systems at Security Essen 2010Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Security Essen exhibition, which takes place from 5 - 8 October. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forg...

VideoIQ's iCST line of streaming cameras and encoders VideoIQ®, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced the addition of Holly Tsourides to its corporate team in the position of Vice President of worldwide sales. In this role, Tsourides will be responsible for driving global sales and distribution of VideoIQ's line of intelligent video surveillance systems, including iCVR-HD cameras, iCVR dome cameras, iCVR encoders, and iCST line of streaming cameras and enc...

SANYO currently manufactures ten different IP cameras including nine Full HD (high definition) camerasExacq Technologies is pleased to announce the recent integration of network surveillance cameras from SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. to the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) software used with exacqVision hybrid and NVR servers.SANYO currently manufactures ten different IP cameras including nine Full HD (high definition) cameras. The e...

IPSA states that SIA needs to continue with its task of ensuring that the public is not placed unnecessarily at riskThe International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards.The security industry and the employees within the industry may welcome the financial relief of...

EADS Defence & Security have provided DPF with a digital TETRAPOL IP radio communication systemTETRAPOL standard to cover the metropolitan area of Fortaleza and the main cities of Ceara StateSupply of state-of-the-art TETRAPOL IP technology with full support to voice and data communications EADS Defence and Security has announced the inauguration of the successfully deployed TETRAPOL IP radio communication network to secure the operations of the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) in the state of...

Mirasys X-Series supports CCTV monitoring across the Council's disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructureMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced that Bedford Borough Council has implemented Mirasys X-Series to support CCTV monitoring across its disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructure. The solution streams video footage and still images of Bedford Borough Hall from analogue, IP and HD cameras via fibre optic and WiFi links to one central...

INDESEC showcased latest technologies for homeland & border security, maritime security etcOver 100 exhibitors Over 50 speakers, panellists & chairmen Over 2,000 attendeesThe third edition of INDESEC Expo establishes itself as the platform for global home security solution providers to gather and address solutions for the Indian government. INDESEC took place from 6-8 September, 2010 in New Delhi.The event was well attended by all sectors of the homeland security industry and early repor...

TDSi provides a wide range of products and systems that have been developed to allow educational establishments to enhance their security systems and realise a wealth of operational benefits. In a number of recent projects, the company's systems have been specified and installed to provide a range of security, management and control advantages. Portsmouth University The University of Portsmouth is one of the UK's most respected modern universities and home to around 3,000 staff and 19,000 stu...

RISCO will be exhibiting a range of products at a number of tradeshows around the worldRISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at several professional exhibitons around the world:ASIS 2010, 12-15 October, Dallas, TX - Booth 4117- The ONE Destination for Your Security Solutions, the meeting point for decision-makers represent the entire security spectrum, from corporate, ente...

Mission Newcastle-based Excelsior Academy is a new concept in secondary education. It is made up of four individual secondary schools and a sixth form college, and pupils share certain communal areas within the academy. When it was in its planning stages there was some concern over how pupils from each of the schools would interact with each other in the shared areas. With vandalism also a problem in many of today's secondary schools, the academy was keen to ensure the safety and security of it...

Customer profileThe Princeton Regional School District, located in New Jersey, is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one regional high school. The region serves a culturally diverse student population of approximately 3,375 and is growing at a rate of more than 100 students annually. In addition, to the six school buildings, there is a central administrative building which houses the primary supervisory and support staff for the school district. Technology & integra...

Andrew has successfully sold and overseen the installation of a number of high profile surveillance projectsAvigilon announced the appointment of Andrew Mooney as the company's Regional Sales Director for Western Canada. With extensive experience in the surveillance industry and an established network of customers and integration partners, Mooney will lead Avigilon's continued expansion in the region. Mooney joins Avigilon from CSS Marketing, a premier Manufacturer's Representative organisation...

MOBOTIX has developed a new market segment in the field of access control and IP door stationTo support the continuous strong growth of MOBOTIX AG, the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG has decided on September 19, 2010 (subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on expanding the Management Board), to appoint two additional members to the Management Board as of January 1, 2011 and to newly divide the departments. Lutz Coelen, who also managed the sales department on interim basis, will rema...

A snapshot of the new BAFE website developed for fire safety companies and end-usersBAFE is launching its refreshed new website to provide a more interactive site that for the first time is connected directly to its member database giving "live" searchable data available not only to BAFE members but also to potential end-users and specifiers. The new site offers a streamlined search in the members section right on the home page meaning visitors will not have to look too far in order to...

Composec will offer a series of product design solution seminars for security product manufacturersNearly 50 security component manufacturers and suppliers from around the world are exhibiting at CompoSec, the world's only event for component suppliers. The show will take place from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre and will offer a series of product design solution seminars for security product manufacturers. The seminars are organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era B...