Surveillance & Security News for September 2012

G4S to hire veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign launched by Michele Obama G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. (G4S) plans to hire 6,000 returning military veterans and their family members by the end of 2013. So far, G4S has hired 3,000 veterans across the US since the 2011 start of the White House Joining Forces campaign. “I am proud our company continues to be a sought-after employer for returning veterans and their family members. G4S leads the security i...

Sochi’s cameras have been hooked up to NiceVision to provide visual documentation of all incidents NICE Systems announced that it is implementing its Surveillance portfolio in the city of Sochi, Russia, as part of its “Safe City” initiative for mitigating security, safety, and operational risks. Having been chosen to host multiple prestigious sporting events, including the FIA Formula One World Championship in Sochi in 2014, and being one of the candidate cit...

Marc Ladin will focus on extending Arecont’s brand and increasing market awareness of company’s capabilities  Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, has named technology and security veteran Marc Ladin to the post of CMO. Ladin’s efforts will focus on extending the Arecont Vision brand, increasing market awareness of the company's capabilities and continued success, and enabling the company’s global sales teams and...

Smart card credentials are expected to lead the next generation of credentials The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near-field communication (NFC), according to a new study published by IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. Smart card credentials, which represent approximately 40 percent of the global credential market, are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control...

Mayflex’s first video covers basic principles on capturing video for evidential purpose Mayflex, the leading distributor of networking, infrastructure and electronic security products, has launched the first in a series of ‘Talking Head’ educational videos. The first video entitled ‘Evidential Video’ is presented by Gary Harmer, Director of Sales - Electronic Security. The series features members of the Mayflex security sales team talking about va...

Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that The Container Store® - the nation's originator and leading retailer of storage and organisation products - is deploying its Nextiva® IP Video suite, including such solutions as video management and video business intelligence software, IP cameras and encoders. With these integrated capabilities, the organisation will have the tools it needs to further its focus on customer experiences and workforce optimisation, along with t...

Surveon’s Full HD Sony Exmor sensor camera series provides high-sensitivity and low noise imaging quality Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider recently announced that it will showcase its proven end to end solutions at Security Essen 2012 in Germany from September 25th to 28th. Surveon is one of the few manufacturers with the in-house design and production capacity, offering the complete solutions from a full line of megapixel cameras and hardware RAID NVR...

The white paper, entitled, "What degree of risk should students accept?" is now available ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding security measures and access control in university accommodation today. The white paper, entitled, "What degree of risk should students accept?" is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new style and range of accommodation together with expectations...

Arecont's new SurroundVideo 40 megapixel camera offers superior resolution and detail Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, demonstrated the world’s first 40 megapixel day/night panoramic cameras at the ASIS 2012 tradeshow. The new SurroundVideo® 40 megapixel cameras provide superior resolution and detail with 360° and 180° panoramic views The new 40 megapixel day/night panoramic cameras, AV40185 180° and AV40365 360°...

With eBridge, each coaxial cable can support an IP security camera Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters on displayed at ASIS 2012 make it possible to deploy IP devices over legacy coax cable without the cost of installing or removing any cable. Adding to their efficiency, Altronix eBridge Ethernet Adapters extend transmission distances over 2,000 feet without repeaters over existing coax cable. “IP security systems offer users a wide range of operational benefits that are...

Steven Rosenbloom to serve as Business Development Manager for the Southwest region MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced that it has expanded its sales force and realigned its sales structure in response to increased demand for its megapixel surveillance solutions. The company appointed a new business development manager and two new inside sales managers while redistributing current personnel in...

Moxa is continuing its legacy of leadership in networking technology with the launch today of its new VPort 36-1MP-T camera, the world's first industrial-grade IP network camera capable of withstanding a wide temperature range of -40° C to 75° C (-40° F to 167° F). The camera installs outdoors inside a standard camera housing without the need for a heater or cooling fan, resulting in reduced energy consumption and simplified, more cost-effective installations.    IP vi...

GET Group (GET) and Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) are pleased to announce that the GET/Toppan eP600 ePassport System (eP600) is the first passport printer capable of personalising secure travel documents using GSSC’s Variable Stealth SI security feature. This is made possible due to the eP600’s unique printing features such as 600 dpi, solid pigment ink printing and ‘dot on dot’ printing method. The eP600 also offers automatic book feeding, on-line ePasspor...

INSIDE Secure and TazTag introduced the TazPad V2, a fully featured seven-inch Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich, or ICS) tablet computer that gives solution providers an ideal solution for use in mobile banking, stock management, payment, ticketing, access control, identity and other sensitive and secure applications. Available now from TazTag, the new TazPad tablet combines the EMVCo-certified secure near field communication (NFC) capabilities provided by the INSIDE Secure SecuRead NFC modul...

Müller is one of Europe’s leading health and beauty retail companies. Nearly 24,000 employees work in over 600 locations all over the continent. And Müller continues to grow: an average of 50 new stores are opened each year with a product range which includes CDs, toys and stationery and really sets itself apart from the competition – at prices which Müller invites you to check against competitors’ prices, in accordance with their slogan: “You should compar...

SALTO has launched a pilot project allowing staff and students at UCAM to use NFC-enabled services SALTO Systems in collaboration with partners Banco Santander, Vodafone, Gemalto and the public local government, have launched a pilot project at the University Católica of Murcia (UCAM) that allows staff and students to manage their payment and access needs via mobile phones, using contactless NFC SIM, using SALTO technology. The eight month project, run by the Sant...

Alpro's access control systems also secure the University of Westminster Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors and can have light, medium or heavy spring strengths to suit type of usage, with a 90 degree hold-open option. The university is using the devices at its building entrances on Guildhall Walk. Transom closers are well suited for use at universities and colleges since alternative optio...

Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) debuted two new software releases that improve video management and control activities at ASIS 2012. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader industry compatibility while the newly developed AFI-2089 Virtual Keyboard does all the heavy lifting of the American Dynamics’ physical keyboard at...

The dome camera is available in both indoor and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal resistant configurations Building on its reputation as a global leader in imaging technology and performance, Panasonic showcased its new 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras that set a new benchmark for wide area surveillance at ASIS 2012. Available in both indoor (WV-SF438) and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal resistant (WV-SW458) configurations, the new cameras feature a 360...

The two new economically priced DVRs are apt for smaller scale applications Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of  video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, debuted two new DVRs here at ASIS 2012. The SRD-1640 16 channel and SRD-840 eight channel stand-alone DVRs feature high quality CIF recording in real time, across all channels as well as the latest technology for web access and remote monitoring. Offered at an attractiv...

Mobotix’s Q24 hemispheric cameras has a 180-degree, panoramic field of view with just a single lens MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently announced that Graybar Canada, a wholesale distributor of electrical equipment including surveillance solutions, has deployed more than two dozen MOBOTIX cameras between its Markham and Halifax branches in response to loss prevention issues and vandalism. Graybar chos...

Thanks to Super LoLux 2 technology, JVC’s new cameras deliver outstanding performance and precise colour representation, even at virtually zero light levels. Both of these new models are designed to provide a perfect entrance surveillance solution in the critical "5 meters" zone, offering superior monitoring at night time for clear and precise images in these areas without ‘white out' effects. In addition both models are equipped with new IR- varifocal lens 3.75x (F=2.8-10.5mm), F1.2...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a USA-based manufacturer and a leading provider of fibre optic and Ethernet network solutions has introduced a new eighteen port hardened managed Ethernet switch. The ComNet CNGE2FE16MS is an environmentally hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is compliant with UL standards EN60950-1 and UL Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D for Hazardous Locations. This is the first switch from ComNet that meets the standards set for use in industrial a...

Mobotix’s Q24 and D14 cameras secure Valley Health’s interior hallways and intersections MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, recently announced that Valley Health, a non-profit health care group in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, has deployed more than 100 MOBOTIX cameras across four of its six hospitals and now operates at least one of each type of MOBOTIX camera. Valley Health chose the MOBOT...

The new hardware includes additions to AFL's Ethernet switches, transceivers and multiplexers  Building on their reputation as the premier manufacturer of IP video and fibre optic communication and control solutions, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) introduced a host of new IP and fibre transmission solutions at ASIS 2012. The new hardware includes additions to the AFI line of Ethernet switches, transceivers, multiplexers and other network communications devices. “Expa...

The program ensures optimal use with Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Centre Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced its new Infrastructure Partner Program, a certification program designed to qualify solutions from storage vendors to ensure optimal use with Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center. The certification program validates that purpo...

Samsung SSA-R1001V Smartcard readers installed at various locations within the Cathedral St Paul’s Cathedral has invested in new access control and video surveillance systems to enhance health & safety for staff, visitors and worshippers. The Cathedral has a daily pattern of prayer with many worshippers returning each day to pray within the awe-inspiring interior. It is also a major tourist attraction with approximately over two million sightseers during 2011 visiti...

ASIS 2012 served as a valuable platform for Protection 1 to promote its newest service offerings Protection 1, the second-largest business and home security company in the U.S., generated significant interest and booth traffic at ASIS 2012, setting the stage for a strong finish to an action-packed year. Known as a must-attend event for anyone in the security industry, ASIS 2012 served as a valuable platform for Protection 1 to promote its newest service offerings and entertain...

AMID Strategies will provide education to A&Es and security consultants on the diverse range of Altronix products Altronix has teamed up with AMID Strategies to further increase the company's presence with architects and engineers (A&Es), and security consultants. AMID Strategies, which was launched by industry veteran Ayal Vogel earlier this year, will provide education to A&Es and security consultants on the unique applications and benefits of utilising the diver...

Mobotix cameras and Pivot3 appliances enables Anchorage DOT to store 24 days of video MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, and Pivot3, the leading provider of converged storage and compute appliances in the surveillance market, recently announced that the Municipality of Anchorage has deployed a comprehensive surveillance system at the Anchorage Downtown Bus Transit Center. The Anchorage Department of Public Transpor...