Surveillance & Security News for September 2013

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Souther...

 The upgrade to the access control system combines ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio technology with Siemens SiPass security At the head office of global testing systems supplier WEETECH, an upgrade to the access control system combines ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio technology with Siemens SiPass security. WEETECH is a global company with offices in over 20 countries. Its goal was simple: to enhance security at its 70-employee headquarters by installing a modern electronic access co...

This year’s recognition marks the second consecutive Accolades Award for an iCLASS SE platform solution HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its new iCLASS SE Encoder  has been selected by the ASIS International organisation as a winner in the 2013 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition, which recognises the industry’s most innovative new technologies, products and services. Judges representing a cross-...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

 STANLEY currently secures more than 15,000 schools and educational institutions in North America STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a...

The interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products WHAT: Continuing to distinguish itself within the security industry, STANLEY Security announces the opening of its Discovery Center in Indianapolis, IN. The completely interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products in action – from the essentials to state-of-the-art solutions. WHO: STANLEY Se...

The STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR provides both anti-piggybacking and anti-tailgating detection STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, introduces the new STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR Automatic Security Revolving Door with anti-tailgating detection and optional anti-piggybacking sensing systems at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. For those facilities requir...

Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G Alarm Module allows communication of critical information to an alarm system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, presents the Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G) Alarm Module for electronic lock integration at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G A...

WWP was created to raise awareness of the needs of injured service members STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, is proud to announce a new initiative, as part of its continued support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), for the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. As a division of Stanley Black & Decker, who earlier this year entered into a partnership wi...

Project productivity improves when systems integrator and client personalities “integrate” Long-term business relationships can be a win-win proposition for system integrators and customers alike. In this article, Jason Oakley, CEO of North American Video (NAV), explains that compared to simply transactional relationships that are typically short-term projects, long-term relationships generally provide better working relationships, increased satisfaction, reduced c...

The AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller is the first non-proprietary and open IP-based access controller on the market Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that it has entered the physical access control market with the introduction of the company’s first network door controller: the open, IP-based AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller. AXIS A1001 made its debut at Chicago’s ASIS International event in Axis’ boo...

MicroPower has achieved a 15x increase in revenue year over year due to its continued technical innovation MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced that it achieved a 15x increase in revenue year over year thanks to continued technical innovation, infrastructure investments and additions to its sales network. The company experienced exponential growth in the stadium,...

SpotterRF announces the roll-out of its Shield Initiative to provide rapid radar camera-cueing capabilities SpotterRF recently announced the roll-out of its Shield Initiative to provide rapid radar camera-cueing capabilities for a wide range of perimeter security and commercial users through its reseller network. In support of the Shield Initiative, the company is introducing new versions of the NetworkedIO integration platform and the new C550 compact ground radar at this yea...

Milestone Arcus VMS will run on IQeye cameras, offering a streamlined video management tool IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced the upcoming launch of a new line of IQeye cameras featuring Milestone Arcus™ embedded video management software (VMS), to provide an intuitive, robust and cost-effective solution that requires little or no maintenance. Milestone Arcus VMS will run on IQeye cameras, offering...

Panasonic to showcase the industry’s most complete portfolio of reliable, integrated security solutions Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, is showcasing its latest video surveillance technologies and solutions at ASIS International, September 24 - 27 (booth # 2263). With new offerings on display at the show including its surveillance video recording server, facial search and reco...

Genetec Security Center software (v5.2) interfaces with the Barco CMS environment through a Security Desk task Barco, a global leader in visualisation and collaboration solutions, and Genetec, a pioneer in unified IP security solutions, now offer optimised perspectives to enhance situational awareness, thanks to a new, innovative Barco CMS plugin technology inside Genetec’s flagship Security Center unified security solution. Ensuring the security of critical public infr...

Revader Security has introduced a new range of PTZ and 360 degree rapid re-deployable cameras. Demand for high specification, rapid re-deployable video solutions continues to grow as national governments, local authorities and police worldwide look to work smarter by reacting quickly and effectively to combat activity in criminal & terrorist hotspots Reflecting this increased demand, Revader Security has introduced five new vandal resistant rapid re-deployable models which collectively pro...

Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has released the newest and perhaps the greatest version of WELS, its unique Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4. Winsted have reworked the software with the end-user in mind. The biggest change is the improved look and feel. The equipped version 4 has been revamped with a completely redesigned user interface with exciting new features promised to streamline the design process and improve the user experience. The software is ea...

Cisco recently announced enhancements to its portfolio of safety and security solutions with video surveillance architectures and new IoT enabled solutions that ease management of millions of connected cameras and devices. The "Internet of Things" is the next technology transition where devices will allow us to sense and control the physical world by making objects smarter and connecting them through an intelligent network. Video Surveillance Manager 7 (VSM7) provides new capabilities that enabl...

IDIS has eliminated the hassle of configuring IP addresses and in doing so removed any chance of error The Rebellion Brewery has upgraded its surveillance capability to a full-HD and networked DirectIP surveillance solution to safeguard staff and visitors while protecting its multi-purpose facilities. Evolution Security Systems, one of the UK’s leading security systems integrators, completed the installation project, including handover and training of Rebellion staff, in...

These awards are opportunity for BSIA’s member companies to showcase talents of personnel With the deadline for the 2014 British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards fast approaching, the BSIA is encouraging its members to submit their nominations now. The BSIA’s awards are presented both regionally and nationally, and reward security personnel for their achievements across five key categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Be...

Iain will be responsible for securing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a division of ComNet Communication Networks, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has announced the appointment of Iain Deuchars as Business Development Manager. Iain will be responsible for securing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships throughout Europe, the...

HID will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder at ASIS 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is demonstrating its new iCLASS SE platform and secure identity solutions at ASIS International 2013 in Chicago. The company will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder for locally encoding credentials and managing keys and showcase its expanded pivCLASS Government Solutions portfolio. In addition to demonstrating its broad range of solutions for creating, u...

DVTEL is the global leader in edge-based analytics with its ioimage product line DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, now offers a comprehensive video analytics solution, which includes edge-based and server-based analytics to enable users to maximise the advantages of either approach depending on the needs of the application. At the edge of the network, DVTEL is the global leader in edge-based analytics with its ioimage product line. DVTEL’s ioimage...

Barco, a global leader in visualisation and collaboration solutions, and Genetec, a pioneer in unified IP security solutions, now offer optimised perspectives to enhance situational awareness, thanks to a new, innovative Barco CMS plugin technology inside Genetec’s flagship Security Center unified security solution. Ensuring the security of critical public infrastructures in major cities and private corporations is of paramount importance to surveillance centres charged with protecting pu...

Axis Camera Families, the 3D camera models for Autodesk Revit users, are now available through Autodesk Seek, one of the most widely used building information modelling (BIM) web services in the market. At the same time, Axis is launching the Axis Camera View add-in for Autodesk Revit, giving architects, engineers and security system designers a quick way to create 3D views from the security camera’s point of view from inside their CAD designs. Autodesk Seek allows architects, engineers a...

The newly acquired Exacq Technologies will make its debut in the Tyco Security Products booth Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of purpose-built access control and video solutions in Booth 305 at the 59th Annual ASIS Seminar & Exhibits. The newly acquired Exacq Technologies will make its debut in the Tyco Security Products booth as further evidence...

FLIR Systems announced the expansion of the SyncroIP NVR series with a more powerful and robust NVR line. Building upon the company’s popular entry level line, the DNR300 Series offers advanced functionality for more demanding applications while maintaining the original models’ distinguishing characteristic, ease-of-use. FLIR DNR300 Series NVRs feature 8 integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, greater bandwidth for turbo processing speed, and a more sophisticated CMS application....

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the launch of the new Site Protection Solution, or SPS, that provides an extremely affordable video security solution for a wide range of applications. “Our new Site Protection Solution is a powerful combination of thermal cameras and intelligent, adaptive analytics from VideoIQ that provide reliable video security of perimeters and large open areas at any time of the day or night,” said Bill Klink, FLIR’s Vice President of Security and Survei...

AlliedBarton recruiters will be working closely with the AARP and the National Asian Pacific Counsel AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proudly supporting the Department of Labor’s National Employ Older Workers Week, September 23-28, by identifying various employment opportunities for experienced workers. By 2014, 41 percent of Americans 55 or older will be employed, making...