Surveillance & Security News for September 2010

Digital, network video surveillance system provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities Plustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, will host its a half-day seminar discussing IP video security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications on Thursday 23rd September at Derby Hall, Nottingham University (9am - 1pm).The digital, network video surveillance system provides a host of benefits and advanced functionalities that cannot be...

  False security alarms can be reduced with simple business practices In today's security conscious environment, repeated false alarms can be costly to a business, and not just in financial terms. A false alarm is simply the activation of one's security alarm system for no apparent reason. With the introduction of European standards and the UK implementation of PD6662 (scheme for the application of European Standards for intruder and hold-up alarm systems) and DD243 (code...

Honeywell's programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion, video surveillance and access controlHoneywell has selected Knight Security Systems, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The programme will provide design, installation and support services for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based integrator, which specialises in the service and maintenance of security, fire, video, access control and other low-voltage systems for both residential an...

MOBOTIX AG is a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systemsSales: €53.8 millionSales growth: 20%Export ratio: 73% EBIT: €12.1 millionEBIT in % of total output: 22%Net income for the period (after taxes): €8.4 million Earnings per share: €1.89Proposed dividend: €1.00MOBOTIX AG, system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, reported continued robust growth in sales and earnings for the fiscal year 2009/2010 e...

Raytec LED units improve security and ensure the safety of 25,000 students living on campusThe University of Sheffield has installed the latest energy-efficient White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve huge energy bill and CO2 savings. In a project handled by Clear Image, the University has chosen Raytec LED units for upgrades to improve security and ensure the safety of 25,000 students living on campus; providing a safe environment during the hours of darkness."The University of S...

March Networks' hybrid recorders, encoders and VMS are deployed in Campbell CountyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the government of Campbell County, Wyoming is using the company's VideoSphere® Video Management System (VMS) and Edge encoders, as well as March Networks 4000 C Series hybrid recorders, for integrated security across its facilities. The county's IT department standardised on the solution based on its proven reliab...

The CCTV system is integrated with intruder alarm, fire alarm, door entry and baggage checking systemsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in...

The EMEA and Americas wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research on the market for wireless infrastructure used in video surveillance, the market was estimated to be worth around $175 million in 2009, in the Americas and EMEA regions combined. Additionally, both the EMEA and Americas markets are forecast to grow at a rate approaching 20% in 2010. So what is driving this growth?&...

 Siemen's new head office in China -Siemen's Centre BeijingIn September 2008, Siemens China opened its new Siemens' Centre Beijing (SCB). Located in Wangjing in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, the cutting-edge and environmentally friendly 30-storey building, covering an area of 17,500 square metres, is also the company's largest real-estate project worldwide. It houses the headquarters of Siemens China and partly consolidates the offices of local Siemens companies, subsidiaries and operat...

The new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP serverAt ‘Security' Geutebruck is showcasing the new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP server; the GeViScope-AS/R, a new high performance GeViScope-based video analysis platform; as well as a new independent SD card ‘Nano DVR' facility for their IP video sources VIPCAM-DN101/PX and CAM2IP. But perhaps the most significant development on their stand is the new generation of software for GeViStore and GeViScope platforms. Its new ‘Omnir...

 Attendees are recommended to bring Grandstream cameras with them as it's an interactive sessionMayflex and Grandstream Networks are working together to bring customers the opportunity to become Grandstream Networks IP Video Surveillance Certified with their new exclusive training courses.Mayflex has expertise in IP surveillance solutions and is dedicated to supporting customers who want to learn more about installing these products. Already offering courses on ACTi, Mobotix, Milestone and...

t-1000 - 'The intelligent digital video recorder (DVR)'Synectics Mobile Systems Ltd, (Synectics) a leading supplier of integrated high-level surveillance solutions for critical transport markets is showcasing its cutting-edge solutions at the Transport Security Expo 2010.Taking place from 14th - 15th September, at Olympia, London, this promises to be an exciting event for the company as they present their ground-breaking products and solutions, including the cost-saving Genius, journey...

A screen-shot of the Raytec PoE lighting video in progressRaytec have published an informative video to show the benefits of using PoE illuminators alongside IP cameras. The video coincides with the launch of a new range of High Power PoE illuminators and shows how video bandwidth and storage can be reduced by up to 90% with professional lighting.PoE illuminators are designed to provide dedicated lighting for all surveillance systems installed on a network infrastructure. Both Infra-Red and Whit...

The IMS report is titled ‘The East Europe and Russia Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment'Despite Moscow being covered in a thick layer of smoke and a tough year for video surveillance equipment suppliers in 2009, a new report from IMS Research, has found the market is forecast to bounce back in 2010, with business returning to pre-economic crisis levels. ‘The East Europe and Russia Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment', a report from IMS Research, forecasts o...

WildlifeCCTV captures some never seen before footage using IR LED technology International wildlife specialists, WildlifeCCTV, have enlisted the help of CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec to capture some never seen before footage, using the latest in Infra-Red LED technology.In the thick, dense, woods of North America, WildlifeCCTV were able to capture footage of a rare species of brown bear, known for its reclusive nature and its unusual mannerisms. Raytec's high performance, low energy, surface...

The CEM AC2000 Lite security management system is chosen to secure access to the HospitalCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system has been chosen to secure access to the new £18 million Midlothian Community Hospital. The tender to install the system was won by Tough Security Systems Ltd. The AC2000 Lite system was specified by Mark Doherty, Security Consultant with DSSR, in order to meet the client's requirements. The AC2000...

Sony SNC-RH164 HD pan-tilt zoom cameraSony specialist dealer Heston Apex Europe Limited announced that The Rose Bowl, home of Hampshire Cricket, will introduce a sophisticated end-to-end HD, IP video security system as part of its 48 million pound stadium refurbishment. The Rose Bowl will be equipped with 14 Sony SNC-RH164 HD pan-tilt zoom cameras and 8 fixed HD Sony SNC-CH140s, which monitor the internal and external grounds around the stadium. Over the past 12 months Sony has been wo...

The Ningbo City Bus surveillance system provides superior high-quality video streamLocation:City Bus in Ningbo, ChinaChallenges:The Ningbo transportation department required a surveillance system that supports video playback with the resolution of up to 4CIF (704x576) and store video data no less than 15 days. Anti-shock technology should be adopted as well to ensure the normal function of the mobile surveillance system when the bus is running.Solution: Hikvision created a high-quality mobile so...

The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed circuit television, cameras, recording equipment and LCD screens to more effectively monitor street crime.Commander Simon Bray, the head of Police in Westminster, unveiled the d...

With the addition of ImmerVision Enables 360° functionality, NUUO NVRmini is more efficientImmerVision, inventor of the 360° panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, announced that NUUO Inc., one of the global leading providers of CCTV and network video surveillance solutions, has received the ImmerVision Enables certification for its NAS NVRmini. The NAS NVRmini is an easy-installation surveillance system with user-friendly features ideal for b...

 Rapid growth of HD CCTV is continuing strong despite current economic climate Siemens Building Technologies Security Solutions Managing Director, Dave Pickles states that: "The growth of HD CCTV shows no signs of slowing down despite the current economic climate but warns that funding will be a major concern." Dave explains: "Since the huge growth of CCTV in the ‘90's, CCTV has been considered a cost-effective way to combat and manage public crime and disorde...

Closed IPTV selected as finalist for Security Excellence AwardDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announced that its groundbreaking Closed IPTV has been selected as a Finalist for next month's prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The patent-pending, deterministic, IP video product solution, which is in contention for the 'Security Innovation of the Year' title, is designed to bring all of the simplicity and physical security of a traditional CCTV installation to the IP environment.In practi...

With the membership, PSA members now have access to the best in megapixel and HD technologyIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQinVision is now a proud vendor partner of the PSA Security Network®. PSA Security Network is the world's largest electronic security cooperative representing systems integrators. Member-owners and customers specialise in the design, installation, integ...

G4S will be sharing with ASIS attendees the company's vision to deliver integrated security solutionsG4S Secure Solutions, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions combining technology, manpower and innovation, will give away iPads to 10 attendees at the ASIS show this October in Dallas. Winners will be drawn from attendees who pick up iPad entry cards at the G4S booth and get them stamped by G4S security officers attending the show and circulating throughout the ASIS show floor. Th...

About DundeeDundee City is Scotland's fourth largest city with a population of 140,000. Set by the River Tay on one of Europe's most impressive geographic locations, it boasts a revitalised city centre and retail scene, and includes a range of attractions including the thriving Dundee Contemporary Arts centre and the impressive Ice Arena. Massive advances in medicine and the development of electronic entertainment are achievements of a city and people famed for their innovation and inventio...

ChallengeBoost security at the CKPS headquarters and deliver detailed, irrefutable evidence to more effectively meet court disclosure requirements and achieve a higher rate of conviction in the community.SolutionOfficers and administrators at the CKPS seamlessly manage the Avigilon HD Surveillance System using Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with HD Stream Management and have installed 12 Avigilon Analogue Video Encoders to dramatically improve the...

Brivo's OnSite Aparato™ Physical Access Control SystemBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software-as-a-Service applications for security management, announced that its ACS OnSite Aparato™ Physical Access Control System (PACS) has gained coveted placement on the General Services Administration's (GSA) FIPS 201 Approved Product List (APL) in the Caching Status Proxy category. Caching status proxies periodically update certificate revocation status, allowing for rapid access control...

 Emza creator of  WiseEye™ making sense of visual security Emza Visual Sense Ltd., the pioneer and the inventor of the WiseEye® , first of its kind, intelligent autonomous outdoor video analytic sensor, announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Insease Technology Co Ltd, a system integrator and distributor of security video products throughout China.Insease Technology Co. is a leading system integrator and a distributor majoring in project In...

Kaba Quattro was chosen for its high security and flexibility with extensive master key capabilitiesFujitec is a global organisation specialising in the manufacture, installation and service of Lifts, Escalators and Moving walkways. Fujitec have carried out a number of prestigious projects in the UK providing escalator and moving walkway products in airports, sports stadiums, retail stores and office buildings.Kaba Ltd. was first approached by Fujitec UK Ltd. to supply a key system for the switc...

 New Barix Annuncicom 155 to be displayed at Inntrans show 2010 in Berlin Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio transmission, intercom, control and monitoring, announced that Montreux-Oberland-Bernois Railways in Switzerland will become the first customer of the new Barix Annuncicom 155, a networked Audio over IP device specially designed for harsh everyday operation on railways, buses and ships. Barix partner Railtec Systems GmbH will exhibit a new panorama carriage with the device...