Surveillance & Security News for September 2013

The P2000 system integrates video surveillance, fire alarms and building management systems Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technology and services, now offers more options for customers to protect their people, property and assets. The company will unveil updates to its P2000 security management system, now compatible with Authentic Mercury™ access control hardware from Mercury Security Corporation®, the world’s largest provider of open platform...

Christie's booth will feature three different integrated options for video wall display Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, will showcase its integrated, high performance, high resolution mission critical video display wall solutions at ASIS 2013, the world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry, September 24-26 in Chicago, Illinois. Purpose-built for control rooms in security and surveillance applications, Christ...

Extended warranty gives system integrators and end users greater peace of mind of their video surveillance Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, strengthens its service portfolio by offering optional extended warranty on video cameras, video encoders and video decoders. Warranties can now be extended to a maximum of five years. In combination with Axis’ high-quality and reliable network video products, the new extended warranty gives system integrators...

The new Dallmeier IP cameras of the 4920 series score not only because of their pin sharp images in Full-HD quality, but also because of their easy and convenient configuration and installation. Whether as box camera or in a vandal-resistant dome housing: The DF4920HD-DN and DDF4920HDV-DN use a 5 megapixel CMOS image sensor and provide Full-HD video in real-time (1080/p) using the H.264 codec.Quick installation A special highlight of the 4920 series is the function Remote Back Focus Control &nd...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has added the bullet 2000 AN, the bullet 4000 AN family, and the FLEXIDOME micro 1000 AN to its portfolio of analogue cameras. These new 960H cameras capture more pixels per target object for a maximum sensor resolution of 720 TVL – the highest available for the PAL and NTSC standard. Ideal for capturing fine scene details, they are capable of producing video images with 30% higher resolution than previous generation analogue sensors. FLEXIDOME micro 1000 AN i...

British remote monitoring specialist, Y-cam, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use security cameras, announce the immediate availability of the Cube HD 1080 IP camera, completing the launch of their Cube range with a full 1080p high definition camera. Offering professional quality and sleek design, the Y-cam Cube HD 1080 is unique to the home and SMB market. Providing uncompromised image quality at Full HD, the Cube packs a heavyweight HD punch - plus compatibility with a wide rang...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, unveils version 2.1 of the popular and award-winning AXIS Camera Companion, the digital surveillance solution used in installations of 16 cameras or less. “With thousands of cameras installed every week this shows that users really appreciate the simplicity and the superb HDTV image quality offered by AXIS Camera Companion,” says Peter Friberg, Axis’ Director of System and Services. The new version includes support for 36...

Hikvision is introducing its series of HD IR Cube IP cameras, the most recent addition to its expanding 2-line high-definition IP camera line. Both the 3MP DS-2CD2432F-I (W) and the 1.3MP DS-2CD2412F-I (W) IR cube network camera models are elegantly designed to safeguard homes, offices, stores, and other small and medium-sized enterprises. These cameras are embedded with a passive infrared (PIR) motion detection sensor. This allows the cameras to detect an individual when they are within an 8-m...

Dahua Technology releases the leading industry 800TVL analogue cameras — 19-series, which unveils the evolving and better “Analog+ Era”. The image quality has been brought to a new height throughout analogue history. The 800TVL 19-series cameras feature in-house Mega-HDIS technology (Mega-High Definition Image Sensor), delivering ultra-high image resolution (1280x960). The advanced image sensor can achieve twice better resolution than the previous one, which is equally to 1.3-...

Compro Technology, a global maker of network cameras that delivers innovative and easy-to-use products to consumer, recently announces its first cloud mini-dome network camera with 2 Megapixel resolution, TN2200. Compro TN2200 cloud mini-dome gives you the bigger picture with its ultra wide-angle lens and 105° field of view. The outdoor-ready network camera can be easily and quickly installed without the need for router configuration or networking expertise. It's an ideal choice for securing...

Dr Steven Fawkes and Jeremy Towler will be the keynote speakers at Smart Building Conference 2013 in London The Smart Building Conference 2013, to be held at Dexter House, London, on Tuesday 15 October, will be keynoted by two of British industry’s most renowned authorities on energy efficiency and building systems, the organisers announced recently. The first keynote will be delivered by Dr Steven Fawkes, Chairman of Day One Energy Solutions and author of the &lsqu...

Chris Stott, MD of Wessex Fire & Security spoke about fire and security relating to farms and rural locations Members of Gillingham and Shaftesbury Young Farmers Club are looking the part in new rugby shirts - thanks to sponsorship from Wessex Fire & Security. The club is over 30 strong and now they are colour co-ordinated and wearing personalised tops, emblazoned with the new sponsor’s logo. Chris Stott, MD of Dorset-based Wessex Fire & Security, met t...

Raytec now has staff in the UK, North America, Germany, China and soon to be Australia Raytec is delighted to welcome Corey Markell and Sophie Collingwood to their global sales team. With staff in the UK (headquarters), North America, Germany, China and soon to be Australia, Raytec’s sales force is growing rapidly to meet global demand for local, specialist lighting support.  Corey Markell: Regional Sales Manager - Raytec Americas Corey Markell joins the Raytec Am...

The local dealer offered Hytera digital radios and a GPS solution including the SafeSYT At the end of August, there was a strong storm that wrecked 90 miles inland from the town of Tonala which put 3 fishermen in danger. Fortunately, since equipped with DMR portable radio they were able to make distress signal by pressing the emergency button which allowed the Committee for Prevention and Citizen Participation of Puerto Arista to rescue them based on the global positioning sys...

AXIS Camera Companion 2.10 includes support for 360° overview recording with de-warped views Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, recently announced version 2.10 of the popular and award-winning AXIS Camera Companion software, an easy-to-use digital surveillance solution for installations of 16 cameras or less. The new version of the free software client offers additional features to improve usability, mobile viewing and storage options, and...

ONVIF membership allows VIVOTEK to influence the development of global open standards for network video products VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that it has officially been inaugurated as a full member of ONVIF, which is an open industry forum committed to promoting and developing global standards for the interfacing of IP-based security products. Compared to a user member, VIVOTEK is able to be involved in and positively influence the development of global open standards for t...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces new two-, three- and five-megapixel IP cameras in dome, mini-dome, bullet and box styles. The new IP cameras offer features such as multiple video streams, H.264 video compression, vandal resistant housings, IP66 weatherisation rating, wide dynamic range (WDR), auto iris control, two-way audio and PoE power. All cameras are ONVIF 2.2 profile S compliant and integrate to popula...

Raytec CCTV illuminators help to secure area, protect volunteers and patrons, and reduce crime Lighting specialists Raytec have provided energy and cost saving LED illuminators to increase security and deter crime for a not-for-profit housing charity in NJ, USA.  "Habitat for Humanity", a not-for-profit, international housing development charity, approached specialist network integrator MTS Intelligent Surveillance, and asked them to design and install a surveillance sys...

Rodrigues brings 10 years of experience in network environments including IP surveillance systems WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for surveillance applications, recently announced the appointment of Emerson Rodrigues to the role of Applications Engineer. Rodrigues will serve as a primary technical resource for the robust network of WavestoreUSA installers, manufacturer’s representatives, consultants and end users. Rod...

MG Squared’s Lowering System is used in intelligent transportation system (ITS) and secure perimeter installations At ASIS 2013, MG Squared will demonstrate the integration of its Lowering System with MIC Series 550 high-speed pan-tilt-zoom cameras from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. MG Squared’s Lowering System is a device used frequently in intelligent transportation system (ITS) and secure perimeter installations. The device makes it even easier and safer to insta...

The facial recognition can handle crowded environments and allows the attendant to easily identify visitors University of San Francisco (USF) founded in 1855, is listed as a Tier One National University in the 2013 U.S. News & World Report and has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honour Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the seventh straight year. As of September 7, 2012 (Census Date), USF enrolled 10,017 stu...

Tri-Ed provides state-of-the-art solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV and IP Video Tri-Ed Distribution is very pleased to welcome OnSSI as a new vendor partner. The frontrunner in the development of comprehensive IP video surveillance control and management, OnSSI’s Ocularis software offers intelligent detection and delivery plus the most advanced means of video monitoring and investigation. Designed to meet the need for proactive, results-or...

G4S has partnered on a global scale with ASSA ABLOY Access Control to create a state-of-the-art integration between its Symmetry Security Management System and ASSA ABLOY’s innovative Aperio wireless lock technology platform. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online and offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its brand new AS 2 series network attached storage (NAS) targeted at personal and home users. The series is further divided into 2 sub-series: the AS-20XT series (AS-202T/AS-204T) designed to give users the essentials for creating a personal cloud and the AS-20XTE series (AS-202TE/AS-204TE) designed to give users both personal cloud and digital entertainment functionality. Offering both high...

Alessandro will manage the marketing team in order to improve and optimise customer communication Videotec, world leading manufacturer of CCTV products, has appointed Alessandro Franchini as their new Marketing & Communication Manager. He will manage the marketing team in order to improve and optimise the communication dedicated to customers and partners of Videotec all over the world. Alessandro has a deep knowledge of the Security business having worked for over 10 years...

CEM’s AC2000 system at Honeydew Dairies allows factory security to produce coded passes and access rights for staff CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that Honeydew Dairies has selected CEM’s AC2000 Lite security management system to secure its factory and warehousing facilities in Nottingham Road, South Africa. The system was supplied by CEM Approved Distributor, Mustek Ltd, and installed by CEM Installer Brandfin Trade. “Br...

PSIA's Enterprise User Showcase will take place at ASIS 2013 The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's Enterprise User Showcase is less than a week away! Their agenda is full, with top security users and leading industry thinkers set to discuss the real world value of the PSIA's security specifications. Join them at 4:30 p.m. on September 23 at the Hilton Chicago in the Waldorf Room for: Cisco Systems' internal Safety and Security Team and senior manager Deon Chatt...

HID Global announces its expansion of pivCLASS product portfolio of credential authentication solutions HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has expanded its pivCLASS® product portfolio with an extensive family of credential authentication solutions that enables customers to comply with government physical access control mandates. The pivCLASS suite now incorporates a comprehensive family of software solutions from Codeben...

Companies that have developed a culture of openness can provide and receive feedback at all levels The nail that sticks out gets hammered down” is an old Japanese saying that encourages an unspoken rule of conformity combined with an authoritarian hierarchical structure. Brent O’Bryan, SPHR at AlliedBarton Security Services, explains that a winning formula for both the organisation and an individual is a culture actively exhibiting healthy behaviours and practi...

3VR, the video intelligence company, announced recently the launch of the 1000, 3000 and 4000-series of hybrid and network video recorders (NVRs), adding three models to the company’s new line of video security hardware. The security video recorders are scalable enterprise solutions, with live video viewing, forensic search, case management on a single system, including the ability to easily add integrated analytics. Each model offers performance and price points to suit every need: 10...