Surveillance & Security News for September 2010

Esser IQ8Quad O2T Intelligent Fire Detector Beyond its well-proven Esser-branded products, Novar GmbH located at Neuss, Germany will showcase many innovations in fire detection technology and voice alarm systems at the industry's main trade fair this year, Security 2010 in Essen, Germany from 5th to the 8th October in Hall 3, Stand 211.Esser is the first and only manufacturer to fulfil all requirements of the EN 54-3 for acoustic speech signalling devices and fire de...

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is improving the ability of lecturers to deliver food preparation courses to catering students at Worcester College of Technology. The implementation carried out by MOBOTIX partner Ecl-ips uses a pair of 3 megapixel MOBOTIX cameras positioned over cooking and food preparation areas with a live feed going to indiv...

 Carl F Access AB has been very successful in selling SALTO and EVVA's access control solutionsSALTO Systems in partnership with EVVA announces that together both companies have jointly acquired the business of Carl F Access AB in Stockholm, Sweden.Previously owned by the Sanistål Group, Carl F Access AB has been very successful in selling SALTO advanced battery powered wireless access control solutions and EVVA high security locks into the Scandinavian market and the acquisition give...

Apice has 20 years of experience and expertise in access control and domoticsNedap Security Management and Apice have announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Italian security market.Apice, the Italian manufacturer and system integrator of access control devices and software, will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. Apice has 20 years of experience and expertise in access control and domotics and is widely represented through a national networ...

Didier Flaquet is Milestone's newest Area Sales Manager in FranceMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, announces internal promotions and new salespeople in the U.S. and Europe working with Milestone partners to win more customers and support the increasing amount of high-level projects."Milestone Systems is an international company with ongoing growth, and we have been hiring new colleagues every month around the world. This means that we get injectio...

The service relieves customers of the burden, challenges and costs of running a 24x7 security operationGlobal IT Solutions Company, MindTree, has announced the launch of its Security Services practice offering expertise in risk and compliance, vulnerability and threat management and managed security services. The new practice is designed to help customers protect against the increasing number of cyber threats, in a cost-effective manner leaving them to focus on their core business. MindTree's Se...

The IP cameras installed at the casino are a mixture of megapixel and high resolution imaging technologiesHonouring a 232-year reputation for quality, the award-winning Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has deployed a state-of-the-art Pelco IP-based video surveillance system in its new Casino Club gaming facility. Designed and built by North American Video (NAV) and M. Malia and Associates (MMA), the video surveillance system features approximately 400 cameras installed i...

Real-time digital video surveillance over TCP/IP networksFor most schools, reports of campus shootings from across the country seem a distant nightmare. Sadly, that nightmare became a recurring reality at Grossmont Union School District, an 11 high school system with 24,000 students in San Diego County. In 2001, two separate shooting incidents happened back-to-back over a two-week period. That started Grossmont's search for an economical way to protect their campuses. The district turned to Sony...

The latest firmware v3.3 of Turbo NAS seriesQNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world-class NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers has launched the online user manuals for the latest firmware v3.3 of Turbo NAS series, allowing the customers to view the tutorials of the abundant server features conveniently. The customers can also search for the features description easily by full-text search with highlighting for found words. The online user manuals are available in English, German, Fr...

The research is published in 'The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment' reportMilestone Systems is listed again as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software by IMS Research in its latest report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 Edition. This report from IMS Research found that Milestone Systems increased its market share and maintained its top position of the last six years. Milestone holds the leadership standing for...

The price reductions for Bosch's AutoDome Modular cameras are effective from October 1Bosch Security Systems is to significantly reduce the costs of its AutoDome Modular cameras "to enable a greater number of installers to benefit from a higher quality product," according to Paul Wong, the company's Managing Director. Cost prices have been reduced on the 200, 300 and 500-series dome cameras by as much as 20%, depending on the kits required."The economy is tough, but installer...

Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist, AD GroupA fourth place in the Silverstone 1000 kilometres, the final race of this year's Le Mans Series, was more than sufficient to secure an unprecedented second set of LMP2 titles for RML AD Group. With a total of 75 points, the team's regular pairing of Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group (the parent company of Dedicated Micros), and Thomas Erdos reclaim the drivers' title they last won in 2007, while RML AD Group also collect the 2010 LMP2 team...

Hikvision's embedded NVRDS-9616NI-SHHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the release of its industry-leading embedded NVR - the DS-9616NI-SH - at the Essen 2010 show to be held October 5th to 8th in Essen, Germany.The Hikvision DS-9616NI-SH NVR is a new generation of network video surveillance product designed for high quality megapixel recording, mass storage and high-definition, real-time monitoring. Built on an embedded...

The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologieseyewatch GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-resolution intelligent IP video server cameras, presents two newly developed high-tech products for the first time at the Security Exhibition 2010 in Hall 7, Stand 923. The two high-resolution camera systems are fully based on IT standard technologies. For the first time this allows to migrate applications to the eyewatch camera platform which were previously reserved fo...

Advanced management features lead to faster and more successful investigations improving College's relationship with local law enforcement Vancouver Community College, one of British Columbia's oldest and largest colleges, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System in an effort to improve staff and student safety across its two campuses. "Our previous analogue-based system could not provide the image clarity and management features needed to improve campus security," explained Surinder A...

The alliance concentrates on the implementation of end-to-end IP-based CCTV systems in the Nordic regionMirasys Ltd., a provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced a partnership with Teletec Connect, a distributor of electronic security products to professional installers and integrators. The strategic alliance will concentrate on the implementation of end-to-end IP-based CCTV systems in the Nordic region, covering Sweden, Norway and Finland. Mirasys has a...

The deal makes Sam, Maurice and Sukhi equal shareholders in Octavian Security's businessMaurice Kanbar, the famous US entrepreneur, is the latest business visionary to put his weight behind Octavian USA, the US arm of the already well-established UK-based Octavian Security, just two months after Octavian USA received its first stateside contract. The move will see Octavian USA add to its first Tulsa office, with new premises in San Francisco and California.Maurice, the serial entrepreneur,...

CEM S600e IP card readers are installed at over 700 door locations throughout Manchester Airport terminals and piersCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the existing CEM AC2000 security management system at Manchester Airport has been extended to secure the new ‘A380' Pier B. Pier B was updated to accommodate an A380 aircraft, which first landed at Manchester Airport on 1st September 2010. Manchester Airport has become the first regional airport in the world to...

FreeSpace Networks Ltd. are exhibiting at the "Life Safety and IP Security" featured area of IP ExpoWireless transmission specialists FreeSpace Networks Ltd. are exhibiting at the "Life Safety and IP Security" featured area of IP Expo at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on 20th and 21st October (Stand 407).The company will be demonstrating its high-performance industrial outdoor wireless Ethernet bridging solutions which extend networks beyond physical wired bounda...

VS-8040U-RP VioStor NVRQNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of Linux-based Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions is pleased to announce its first participation in Security Essen 2010, Germany. QNAP Security will introduce the latest 2/4/6-drive VioStor Pro NVR Series, the powerful IP video surveillance systems featuring high-definition local display for PC-less configuration, monitoring, and playback via a VGA connector. VioStor Pro NVR Series is an ideal surveillance solution for all sort...

Achieving specialist Technology College status in 1997, Saint Wilfrid's Church of England High School and Technology College serves the entire Blackburn Diocese. Teaching children from the ages of eleven through to eighteen, the school firmly believes in creating an environment that will maximise both staff teaching methods, and each pupil's ability to learn, essentially, by providing a purposeful and safe environment. This ethos has recently been underlined with the installation of a Panasonic...

Aimetis' intelligent video management software products are innovative, open IP video management platformsAimetis Corporation, a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that according to the 2010 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report, it was ranked Number 7 globally in market share for software-only vendors of open platform network video management software.According to Gary Wong, video surveillance analys...

Max Danesfeldt has many years' experience of working in the security smoke marketConcept Smoke Screen are delighted to announce the appointment of their latest team member, Max Danesfeldt. With 20 years' experience of working in the security industry, specialising in the security smoke market, Max will be an integral part of the development team. After starting his own alarm company in Denmark, he went on to join the global security company G4S. He worked for them for 13 years until he was headh...

Infinova Argentina has donated megapixel cameras, IP cameras, a DVR and software to the programmeInfinova announced that Infinova Argentina has donated megapixel cameras, IP cameras, a DVR and software to a new university programme in Rosario that includes video surveillance in its IT programme. In addition, under the Infinova Argentina banner, its integrator is providing literature, power point and their technical manager's time as the professor for the classes. Attending the signing celebratio...

The range included new 1 megapixel indoor dome, 1 megapixel outdoor bullet etc.One of Australia's largest computer distribution companies and also VIVOTEK's local partner, Altech Computers, unveiled a new range of VIVOTEK cameras at Security 2010 trade show which was running from 1-3 September. The range included new 1 megapixel indoor dome, 1 megapixel outdoor bullet and 1.3 megapixel full body camera's recording at a full 30 frames per second (PAL) with real-time resolution and night visibilit...

VIVOTEK will introduce their new video server and network video recorder VIVOTEK Inc. would like to extend a very special invitation to join them at the Security Essen, held in Essen, Germany, from October 5 to 8, 2010.At VIVOTEK's booth, they will showcase "SUPREME" Series network cameras with advanced features, including products with high definition 2-, 3-, 5-megapixel resolution, HD 60fps and Supreme Night Visibility. These advanced technologies guarantee uncompromised image q...

Effective working partnerships between police and private security companies result in budgetary savingsWith budget cuts across the public sector recently announced by the Coalition government, police forces across the country will be faced with increased pressure to cut costs while maintaining an excellent level of service to local communities. The private security industry can do much to help police forces overcome this challenge, especially when it comes to protecting national and regional in...

Schlage contactless smart credentialIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, and Identification Systems Group (ISG) have partnered to deliver innovative printing, personalisation, enrolment and issuance products. The partnership pairs Schlage technology with the expansive expert network of ISG Members in North America.Trends in security convergence and identity managemen...

 A Provideo network video recorder (NVR)Provideo has officially become one of ONVIF members. It has joined ONVIF to make its network video products compliant to the global interface standards.The ONVIF specification will ensure interoperability between network video products, regardless of manufacturer, by defining a common protocol for the exchange of information between network video devices including automatic device discovery, video streaming and intelligence metadata. With the right an...

AEOS integrates with other systems to help the company to enforce its security policy effectivelyAkzoNobel Car Refinishes bv., producer of performance coatings, has chosen Nedap AEOS as security management system for its production plant in Sassenheim, the Netherlands. The implementation will be executed by Nedap's business partner Imtech Security Solutions. The Nedap solution for the production plant in Sassenheim will consist of the replacement of 45 card readers, integration with the software...