Surveillance & Security News for September 2011

  Cassidian's technology guaranteed the safety of the Pope and more than 1.5 million visitors• SIRDEE system ensured network availability in all sensitive locations despite demanding requirements. • Number of SIRDEE network users more than doubled during peak times. • Cassidian and Telefónica provided network maintenance services for the user organisations and 24/24 hour emergency support. During the World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, the Spanish Police forces relie...

  Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS has added former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor, contributing industry knowledge and years of experience as the company intensifies its law enforcement strategy. Mr. Cercone will lead the company's efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets. Mr. Cercone, a graduate of the FBI National Academy i...

ASIS accolades recognises security industry's innovative products, services and solutionsASIS International, the preeminent organisation for security professionals worldwide, has selected BriefCam, the developer and provider of Video Synopsis solutions for rapid reviewing, analysing and indexing of video, as one of the top 10 winners of the ASIS Accolades Security's Best competition.ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, ser...

The new system improves workflow efficiency and increases patient data securityDigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, recently announced Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services (Children's Clinics) has deployed DigitalPersona® Pro data protection and access security software and U.are.U® Fingerprint Readers to enhance the rollout of its new electronic health records (EHR) system. Using fingerprint biometrics, Children's Clinic...

  The TETRA system provided seamless and secure radio communications to the entire linked facilitiesAfter the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games, a TETRA network from Cassidian has once again successfully provided stable, reliable and efficient communication services, this time during the 26th Universiade in Shenzhen. The 12-day Games attracted more than 7,800 student athletes from 152 countries and regions across the world to compete in 24 sports categories. Cassidia...

  Steven Roth will receive the award at 2011 Security Week Gala on 2 November 2011Steven Roth, CEO, Tri-Ed/Northern Video has been unanimously selected as the 2011 Lippert Award winner by a panel of past award recipients. The George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which was first presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in 1989, recognises outstanding contributions to SIA and the security industry.A former member of the SIA board of directors, Roth began his career in the a...

  The Swedish Lifeboat Institute will use Sepura's STP800 hand-portable radios and 120 SRG3900 mobile radios The Swedish Lifeboat Institute (Sjöräddningssällskapet) has decided to join the nationwide RAKEL TETRA network and will be utilising a range of Sepura terminals to help safeguard the seas around the Swedish coast.  The deal was achieved by Swedish Radio Supply AB (SRSAB), Sepura's long-standing partner in Sweden.  Sjöräddningss&au...

 The WARRIOR II units deliver maximum security and safety for all zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous environmentsCCTV lighting specialists Raytec will showcase their WARRIOR II range of ATEX rated, explosion protected, LED lighting at the ‘Safety and Security Asia' exhibition, Singapore. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the low energy WARRIOR II units are designed to deliver the highest levels of security and safety for all zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous environments. The illum...

The event was a great opportunity to see Nortech's excellent Access Control product first handNortech were thrilled to be taking part in the "Traders Warehouse Security Distribution Open Day" on the 6th and 8th September at their offices on Pride Park, Derby. Traders Warehouse is a proud Nortech distributor, seeing the value in Access Control equipment that is easy to install, packed with features and inclusive of professional Norpass3 software as standard. The event was a great oppor...

 Morse Watchman's new KeyWatcher Touch features breakthrough touchscreen functionalityVisitors to this year's ASIS Conference and Trade Show at the Orlando County Convention Center can "Get the Touch!" at the Morse Watchmans booth and have a chance to win an Apple® iPod Touch. The promotion helps launch Morse Watchmans' new KeyWatcher® Touch key control and management system, featuring breakthrough touchscreen functionality and enhanced TrueTouch client software. "The...

 The partnership is between Ocularis v2.0 and Aegis (PSIM) software by KapLogic CorpOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, announces a new technology partnership between the Ocularis v2.0 software platform and Aegis physical security information management (PSIM) software by KapLogic Corp., a developer of advanced security integration products.Used together, the two technologies enable incorporation of the functionality and infinite...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, offers a complete line-up of 3-megapixel network cameras equipped with Sony IMX036 image sensors, Fujinon moto zoom lens providing a high image quality, and a low light performance.  With a maximum 2048x1536 resolution and full HD video performance, combined with features such as DC iris and WDR make Surveon's 3-megapixel cameras ideal solutions for high-level security applications, such as hotel, public utility, transportation,...

All DVRs in the Samsung H.264 SRD series have been upgraded to provide compatibility with the recently introduced selected 2TB hard disk drives manufactured by Seagate and Western Digital. For models featuring built-in DVD drives this allows up to 8TB of onboard storage and up to a massive 10TB for models without built-in DVD drives. "The SRD series of DVRs have always been price competitive but they now offer even better value with the introduction of the 2TB hard disk drive compatibility,"...

Due to increasing requests, Idesco's Access 8 CD reader family has been upgraded with RS-485 interface configurability, enabling bi-directional data transfer, as well as compliance with the Open Supervised Device (or OSDP) communication protocol. Idesco's newest EPC tag addition is the EPC Sail Tag, a supremely convenient and durable keyring tag, ideal for access control applications.  EPC Sail tags currently come in black, with blue available on request.  Customised (Bespoke) logo etc...

 Sukhi was elected to the board after receiving a majority vote and following an extensive review process Security entrepreneur Sukhi Ghuman has been appointed to the board of directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA). Sukhi, the owner and founder of Octavian Security in the UK and Octavian Security USA, gained the position after being recommended to the board for his extensive industry experience, achievements and knowledge. The HSFA is a not-for-profit organisation t...

 Attendees will be awarded a prize if their given access code opens the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet Videx has some fun things planned for attendees that visit their booth #3237 during the ASIS exposition in Orlando, Florida, September 19-21. Each visitor to the booth will be given an access code to present to the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet. If an attendee's access code opens the Vault, they win a prize. At the same time, their name will be entered in the grand...

  Eric will develop comprehensive design for video surveillance and security systems M. Malia & Associates, Inc. (MMA), a leading consultant and designer of professional security systems, announces the appointment of a new field design coordinator for the Asia Pacific market. Effective immediately, Eric Yu will transfer from his position at North American Video (NAV), where he supported the engineering design team, to assume his new role at M. Malia & Associates. In making the...

 Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will get maintenance services its in retail outlets by North American Video North American Video announced they have begun the servicing and maintenance of the video surveillance systems in all retail outlets across The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. A total of over 330 stores across seven states fall under their family of supermarkets and include A&P, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, SuperFresh, Best Cellars, Waldbaum's and Food Basics retai...

 The solenoid bolts can be activated by Capita's staff using a proximity card or fob access control solutionSolenoid electric bolts from Alpro Architectural Hardware are being used as part of a PAC integrated access control system at the Sheffield headquarters of Capita Group, the UK's leading outsourcing company.The solenoid bolt is simplifying door alignment for the client since judicious positioning of magnets ensures that bolt and aperture line up correctly prior to the locking bolt bei...

  OSID is the only life safety smoke detection product to receive three esteemed accolades in 2011 Xtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions worldwide, announced it was named the recipient of the top product award in the 2011 ASIS Accolade competition for its revolutionary new Open-Area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID) product. Xtralis has shipped and installed over 400,000 Early Detection products in most mission-critical locations, protecti...

  Sam will be responsible for enhancing Elmdene's footprint in key vertical markets and boosting exportsInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Sam Ward as one of its Regional Sales Managers.Sam brings a wealth of relevant industry experience to this position. He joins Elmdene from Apollo Fire Detectors where he spent the past 14 years. In addition to his sa...

 The sales team is strengthened with highly-qualified people possessing a depth of industry experienceIQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced a series of personnel promotions, additions, and enhancements to the company's Sales and Management teams to further fuel the company's growth and market penetration.David Clark has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering and Operations. David came to IQinVision with over 25 year...

 GRAHAM has installed stand alone access control systems for its offices throughout the UK and Ireland  Problems with managing keys and controlling access are a thing of the past for one the UK and Ireland's leading construction, asset management and project investment companies, GRAHAM. The company has installed stand-alone access control solutions from SALTO into all of their offices throughout the UK and Ireland.For the design and construction of its Hillsborough office the latest t...

Challenge: Make community safety a priority and better protect City of Selma residents, workers, and visitors.Solution: The City of Selma seamlessly manages the Avigilon HD Surveillance System using Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with HD Stream Management. The City has installed more than 30 HD cameras ranging from three to five megapixels to monitor the exterior of the George Washington Carver (GWC) complex and at police headquarters to monitor the parking lot,...

 Operators use "Control Center", IndigoVision's Video Management Software (VMS) to view live videoIn 2008, the North Star Mohican Casino in Wisconsin upgraded their surveillance capability with an innovative integrated solution using IndigoVision's IP Video technology. The system integrates CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, panic alarms and Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) into a single unified system that transformed the casino's operation. The surveillance system has be...

  Inert Airport Europe exhibition will be held in Germany from 11 to 14 October 2011 CEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its leading airport access control and integrated security solutions at Inter Airport Europe exhibition, Munich Trade Fair, Germany from 11-14 October, Stand 1622.Inter Airport Europe will be the ideal platform for CEM to display its advanced range of hardware products and solutions to European airports. On display will also be the industry'...

 EverFocus will use Theia's megapixel auto-iris lenses in its new HDcctv 1080p and IP2 megapixel cameras  EverFocus Electronics Corp. has selected Theia's new megapixel auto-iris lenses for use on the EQH5200 series HDcctv and EAN3200 series IP cameras that will be released at ASIS, in Orlando, Florida, September 19 - 21, 2011.  These two lenses, along with Theia's SY110A lens are now offered as optional accessories across EverFocus' portfolio of megapixel box cameras.&n...

  The MOBOTIX cameras require no heaters or fans and use only 3 watts in operationMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its use in an innovative new solar powered monitoring solution created by Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. With the growth and reliability of mobile data networks based on 3G and 4G technology, Vaisala had requests from clients for the Weather Sta...

  HID will present its portfolio in identity and access management at IFSECHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in physical and logical access control solutions as well as secure issuance at this week's IFSEC South Africa. HID Global will present a broad range of solutions that feature HID Global's portfolio in identity and access management, and the company's ActivIdentity brand soluti...

Honeywell introduced an all-in-one network video recorder (NVR) designed to help organisations simplify the transition from traditional analogue video surveillance to the latest digital, IP-based technology.MAXPRO NVR SE (Standard Edition) includes pre-configured hardware, software, storage and all required licenses in one box, allowing for easier setup than conventional NVR's. It also includes a patented feature that allows security personnel to more efficiently track individuals as they move...