Surveillance & Security News for September 2011

The client Euroma2, the biggest shopping centre in Europe, was opened to the public on the 23rd of June 2008. Situated in Eur, a neighbourhood in the outskirts of Rome called Castellaccio, it has five floors, two of which are underground parking. The interior architecture has many domes and columns which imitate historical monuments and are made of marble, stucco and gold finished materials. Euroma2 counts more than 220 shops and 20 restaurants. The shopping mall has four thousand parking space...

The cameras support wide dynamic range (WDR) in 2-megapixel modeSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, featured its recently released 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras at this week's ASIS Conference and Trade Show. Meeting market demand for breakthrough imaging technology, the 7000 Series Megapixel Cameras feature Samsung's advanced WiseNetII digital signal processing, full HD resolution, up to 3 megapixels of...

Arecont Vision is ensuring the channel is ready to design and install systems that maximise video functionality Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, kicked off a global series of advanced Channel Partner Certification Program (CPCP-Advanced) education classes following the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits. Arecont Vision's two-day CPCP-Advanced courses educate and certify Arecont Vision's resellers, distributors, and architects a...

Camera capabilities include backlight compensation, contrast enhancement, and digital noise reductionSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, unveiled a new 1.3 megapixel pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) dome network camera line at ASIS, combining 720p HD images and a 20x optical zoom lens to provide exquisite detail.Samsung's SNP-5200 is a fully ONVIF-compliant PTZ dome network camera offering multiple resolutions and a...

  The new video surveillance system incorporates Arecont Vision 5 and 3 megapixel IP network cameras Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces deployment of 50 Arecont Vision megapixel cameras to help ensure the security and safety of thousands of visitors to the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta, a group of islands in the central Mediterranean. The largest installation of megapixel cameras in the Maltese Islands to date,...

The Optex REDSCAN detector can be mounted to allow horizontal or vertical detection fieldsIFSEC award-winning REDSCAN detectors from Optex Europe are preventing the theft of high value goods at a major distribution centre near Birmingham.After continued break-ins at a previous site at which thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen, the stock was moved and all distribution centralised at a single location.Brett Evans, Director of Custom Technology Solutions, was approached to specify a sec...

 The sessions will give participants additional insight and knowledge from security manufacturersThe International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) has agreed to produce a conference program at the ISC Solutions event, Nov. 2-3 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The program will enable healthcare security professionals to earn additional credits towards their CHPA accreditation. The sessions will be held on the mornings of the ISC Solutions event providing ample t...

Duncan Cooke will be heading the UK sales and marketing department of G4S Technology G4S Technology, a leading provider of integrated building security systems, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Director of Sales and Marketing, Steve Pike as Business Development Manager and Steve Mabbutt as Campaign Manager, to build upon recent growth. Reporting directly to G4S Technology's MD Stewart Angell, Duncan Cooke will be leading the UK sales and marketing department. Previous to joining G4S Technology, Du...

 The event also illustrated the issues surrounding security within the museum sectorASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global have presented the latest revolutionary thinking in access control and security at a dedicated event, held at the prestigious Wallace Collection in Central London. The event, attended by high profile representatives including National History Museum and BT, offered key insights into the latest trends within the security industry, alongside focused presentations on se...

 SoleraTec and Hie Electronics partnership will provide better video surveillance asset managementSoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage software solutions, has partnered with Hie Electronics of McKinney, TX, to provide compatibility and interoperability between SoleraTec's Phoenix RSM™software and Hie Electronics' TeraStack® Solution Active Archive™ Blu-ray data storage TBYTe® product family. Comprehensive testing b...

  IMS Research suggests growth in Europe in could-based video surveillance Remote home security is growing rapidly in Europe as cloud-based services become more readily available to householders, according to fresh insights from IMS Research, the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. IMS Research forecasts that the European cloud-based video surveillance market will grow by over 20 percent from 2010 t...

  Cassidian will work with the Emirates to support the integration of the equipment into the ECCS networkCassidian announces the contract win for an agreement with Emiraje Systems LLC for the provision of ECTOCRYP cryptography products for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Command and Control System (ECCS). Cassidian will provide ECCS with a version of the award-winning UK developed product ECTOCRYP. Under the agreement Cassidian will also work with the Emirates to support the inte...

 Raytec's IP-CCTV surveillance system was installed to improve security and safety at Missouri's Tunnel DamRaytec energy efficient Infra-Red LED lighting technology is being used to ensure effective 24-hour remote CCTV surveillance of the historic Tunnel Dam, on the Niangua River in Camden County, Missouri, USA. Covert RAYMAX Infra-Red light has been deployed instead of visible White-Light because the dam is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the system designers wanted to...

Elliott's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level supportThe BSIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Elliott as its new Director of Manpower and Membership Services. Trevor's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level support to continue the development and promotion of manpower-based sections of membership, comprising Security Guarding, Close Protection, Crowd Management and Leisure Industry Security. One of the key issues facing...

Making it safe to go out One of the largest shopping malls in the Gulf region opened its doors last year to an array of visitors. Since then, customers and sightseers alike have flooded into the Bawadi Mall to shop and admire the natural lighting and spacious atmosphere that makes this elegant edifice unique. Yet with dimensions of over 80,000 m2 (861,000 ft2) as well convenient access to the Al Ain City’s main network of highways, designing and inaugurating the Bawadi Mall required being...

Forecourt retailer Casey's Centra Store, part of Centra, a leading convenience retail chain in the Republic of Ireland, has overhauled its security system in favour of Panasonic's IP range at its outlet in Limerick.Centra made the strategic decision to update its existing CCTV at its store in Limerick to ensure the safety of customers and also to deter thieves, as the gap in the original system's coverage had resulted in criminal and anti-social behaviour escaping observation by security staff a...

GOLAN™ is a new ruggedized thermal imager with a high sensitivity uncooled microbolometer in 640X480 format 17µm detector pitch. It is available with a powerful 70_220 mm dual field of view or a continuous zoom 25-225 mm that provides operators with best situational awareness in a variety of defence and security applications. Advanced features provide this imager with great flexibility and versatility. Automatic focus ensures the operator has the best video, which can be CCI...

PROMISE Technology Inc., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers from  enterprise to consumer, announced that its recently introduced Pegasus line of high-performance hardware RAID storage systems leveraging Intel’s industry leading Thunderbolt technology, is enabling the media and entertainment industry to change the way they currently exploit digital applications. Pegasus is now fully available throughout the world through the PROMISE global netw...

"CamControl Android" extends the range of HeiTel applications for Windows Mobile and iOS with an operating and alarm verification software package for all smartphones and tablets on the Android operating system from version 2.0. The software allows live images to be received from almost any number of analogue and IP cameras via the HeiTel VideoGateways, search-criteria-supported remote evaluation of local image archives and the enabling/disabling of HeiTel VideoGateways. What is m...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of end-to-end IP Video security solutions, releases a new integration module for Software House C•CURE 9000 access control. This supports C•CURE 9000 versions 2.0 and 2.01 and has been tested and certified by Software House for use with SMS 4, IndigoVision's Security Management System platform. This integration allows events and alarms from C•CURE 9000 systems to be sent across the IP network to ‘Control Center', IndigoVision's Video Manage...

Raytec have launched a new Product Selector App to help all security installers, integrators and consultants specify the best CCTV lighting for their project, quickly and easily. The Product Selector App is available free of charge from iTunes for both iPhone and iPad. It recommends the best Raytec LED lighting product from over 500 in our range, completely removing the complexity of choosing the right unit to achieve tailored, even illumination, matching the project requirements and camera...

 The new version allows end users to increase situation awareness and emergency preparednessCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the release of version 4.5 of IPSecurityCenter, its award winning PSIM software.This latest release, IPSecurityCenter version 4.5  adds a number of new features which allow end users to increase situation awareness and emergency preparedness. It also enhances the user experience, maki...

 The SMR series is cost-effective yet powerful megapixel recording solutions for installers Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, continues to strengthen its megapixel recording solutions and recently showcased its latest hardware RAID NVR solution, the SMR8000 Series, at ASIS 2011, held in Orlando, USA from September 19 to 21.Surveon's hardware RAID SMR (Smart Megapixel Recorder) Series offers advantages unavailable on common PC-based NVR or software RAID NAS NVR. With many...

The addition of Keeneo has provided Digital Barriers a centre of excellence for rapidly deployable video analytics Since it was founded in 2005, Keeneo has pioneered the development of premium video analytics software. With its patented reasoning engine and 4D approach to analysis, Keeneo is achieving a level of detection accuracy that is setting new standards for event analysis. It has also delivered exceptional ease of use, through its rapid configuration, automatic mitigation of environmenta...

The sensor can measure and analyse the impact on the security fence when disturbed The first installation of the Gallagher D21 Sensors at a correctional facility in Indiana, USA has been completed successfully. The D21 Disturbance Sensor, which is offered as part of the Gallagher perimeter security solution, can measure and analyze the impact on the security fence when disturbed. The sensor only proceeds to signal an alarm event when certain limits are exceeded, preventing any nuisance or "...

Lee will be working to provide access control sales support and promote Mul-T-Lock's access control portfolioHigh security locking specialists, Mul-T-Lock has appointed a dedicated Sales Manager for access control, with a brief to further develop the company's growing range of electronic security products in the UK.Lee Howard joins Mul-T-Lock, bringing a wealth of product and market experience, having most recently worked as Area Sales Manager for Elbene Security & Fire products, working cl...

In October 2010 the Eisgrat mountain station on the Stubai Glacier in the Austrian Tyrol was officially reopened after the completion of a €9.8m modernisation programme in which facilities were expanded and the building and fitments brought up to the very latest standards. The scope of works included the renewal of all the power cabling, building systems and services and kitchen equipment. As part of the project two Geutebruck re_porter-16 video security platforms and 25 Sony cameras were s...

  Accrington Academy, located in Lancashire, has installed a video surveillance system from Genetec Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, is proud to announce that Accrington Academy, located in Lancashire, England, has installed Genetec’s state-of-the-art Omnicast video surveillance system to protect its students and staff.Accrington Academy, a secondary school providing education for 1150 studen...

 Infinova's megapixel and IP cameras give excellent low-light performance at megapixel resolution Infinova today announced that Infinova's megapixel/IP cameras are certified and fully integrated with ipConfigure's Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM), an enterprise class video surveillance management and recording application. Through an HTML interface both users and administrators can access the system from any network computer through a secure SSL encrypted log-in."We are excit...

 The golf day was well supported with over 70 players representing friends and business associates of VidexThe annual Videx Charity Golf Day held at Old Fold Golf Course, Hadley Wood raised over £10500 for the Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy.  The golf day was extremely well supported with over 70 players representing friends and business associates of Videx Security turning out for the popular event.Robert O'Neil from GK Locksmiths had a fantastic d...