Surveillance & Security News for September 2013

Attendees can learn how Ingersoll Rand solutions are helping colleges and universities to improve security During the Critical Facilities Summit sponsored by the Association of College and University Officers-International (ACUHO-I) and APPA, whose tagline is “Leadership in Educational Facilities,” to be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence October 15-18, attendees will be able to discuss campus safety and security success stories with Ingersoll...

Visualant, Inc., a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies, announced recently the release of its ChromaID Scanner to a private team of engineers and scientists, enabling an advanced assessment of new portable identification, authentication and diagnostic applications that are a fraction of the cost and size of current systems used in their respective industries. Visualant will begin shipping its ChromaID Scanner and Software Development Kit (SDK) to engineers and developers arou...

Moxa has expanded its MGate Series of industrial Ethernet gateways with the new MGate 5105-MB-EIP and MGate 5102-PBM-PN to provide simplified, versatile and transparent connectivity solutions for upgrading or retrofitting existing networks. The MGate 5105-MB-EIP is purpose-engineered for the management of Modbus field devices connected to an EtherNet/IP master device, such as PLCs or SCADA networks, while the MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateway provides a communication portal between PROFIBUS devices and...

Trüb will use Sequent’s mobile payments platform to provide OTA provisioning and lifecycle-management services Sequent Software and Trüb AG recently announced to have entered a technology partnership in which Trüb will use Sequent’s mobile payments platform to provide over-the-air provisioning and lifecycle-management services for EMV compliant bank cards, customer loyalty cards, access cards and transit cards on secure elements used in NFC mobile de...

Stanley will also be demonstrating its highly popular Nurse Call and Acoustic Monitoring solutions Stanley Security Solutions, one of the leading security providers in the UK – will be showcasing its latest security and communication products at Healthcare Estates 2013 Exhibition at Manchester Central, 8-9th October. Taking centre stage will be the “Stanley Communications Manager” operating system, which provides a seamless security and communications platfo...

The partnership will allow CCF to distribute eneo’s comprehensive portfolio in the French market CCF (Comptoir des Courants Faibles) and eneo, the video security specialist, will collaborate in a distribution partnership in the future. The French distributor specialises in security, data transmission and communications technologies, offering its customers a comprehensive portfolio, which covers all segments from cable technology through video security and video managemen...

The Milestone solution certification carried out by Connex International tests and evaluates third-party integrations Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), offers full and documented testing by Connex International for certification of Milestone Solution Partner integrations. More than a dozen Milestone Solution Partners already have achieved certification: Agent Vi, BriefCam, Oncam, The HawkEye Effect, Ipsotek, Mango DSP/Mate,...

TDSi’s portfolio is now available directly to Midwich IT customers Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be exhibiting its latest solutions at Midwich’s Technology Exposed 2013 event, at Ascot Racecourse on 18th and 19th September. This follows the recent partner announcement between the two companies which sees TDSi’s impressive portfolio now being available directly to Midwich IT customers. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Foll...

Hytera’s PD70X/PD78X DMR radios and DMR Trunking Pro Systems were used during the World Cup The 6th Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 was held at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow between 28-30 June. 40 teams all over the world including China participated in the competition and Hytera provided its DMR solutions for the radio communications. Over 140 DMR radios PD70X/PD78X and 2 DMR Trunking Pro Systems DS-6210 were applied to make sure that the game, the order of the stadium and over...

Hytera's PD78X/PD70X digital portables, MD78X mobile radio and DMR Trunking Pro System were used during the event The 14th World Championships in Athletics was held in Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow during 10th-18th August. Over 2000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 47 competitions and the total volume over these 8 days reached 380,000 people, including guests of honour, athletes, fans, and representatives of mass media. Hytera's communication solution was used to make su...

Securing Prosperity – a strategic vision for the UK Defence Sector will be launched this morning Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK Defence sector. Securing Prosperity – a strategic vision for the UK Defence Sector will be launched this morning (Monday). The new document identifies the sector’s core strengths and sets out how government and industry will work together to...

Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its WiseNetIII 2MP Full HD (1080P) network camera range with the addition of a competitively priced fixed lens IR dome camera. The low price point of the SND-6011R makes it ideal for video surveillance projects, such as schools, hospitals, offices and retail stores where budgets may be restricted and yet there is a need to capture evidence grade images from a large number of cameras. The SND-6011R joins nine other camera models that incorporate the Wise...

AVer, a major global provider of surveillance, presentation, and HD video-conferencing products, has today announced a new range of rugged IP cameras designed to withstand the harshest of conditions.The models include 2MP and 3MP bullet cameras (FB2028 and FB3028) and 2MP and 3MP vandal dome cameras (FV2028 and FV3028) and each has been manufactured to the highest standards to ensure that they can cope with any environment.Rated at IP68, the highest attainable level of ingress protection, these...

Avigilon's new technology provides a way to capture evidentiary colour detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher™ technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary colour detail in extreme low-light environments. Th...

Executives from AlliedBarton will be featured speakers at four seminars at ASIS Executives from AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be featured speakers at four seminars all held on Wednesday, September 25, at the 59th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place. These events include: CSO Round Table - The World in 2025: The Future of Business, Techno...

Avigilon is excited to announce the release of new 1.3 MP HD cameras, featuring the innovative new LightCatcherTM technology. Available in both fixed and dome options, these new cameras  help you get superior color image detail in low-light settings, and are ideal for restaurants, hotels or commercial properties - applications where less-than-ideal lighting conditions exist.            Superior colour image detail, in the dark Avigilon's innovat...

As part of HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform, Seos is a high frequency credential for increased security and flexibility Intel Developer Forum 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the company will demonstrate NFC Authentication to Intel®-based computers with its award-winning Seos® credential at the Intel Developer Forum 2013 (IDF13) in San Francisco, September 10-12. The company will showcase its in...

Securing the future AEOS was chosen as Delhaize’s new security platform. Of all the systems reviewed, AEOS had the best qualifications with regards to security performance, system expansion and future growth. Delhaize is continually investing in their buildings and locations in Belgium and abroad, so they need a system that will grow with them. That’s where AEOS comes in: its ease of use and flexibility will help Delhaize grow their security over time, reducing system management iss...

Bernhard Sommer took over the top management position at SimonsVoss Technologies on 1st September Bernhard Sommer took over as Chairman of the Management Board at SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH on 1st September. A much-valued expert and well known on the market, Sommer took over the top management position at SimonsVoss Technologies. This 49-year-old engineer and business graduate successfully managed Somfy GmbH over the last few years and is strongly identified with the succes...

Axxon Next will be demonstrated to security distributors and systems integrators at SecurityUser Expo 2013 PTZ Security, an AxxonSoft-certified distributor, will showcase Axxon Next at Denmark’s SecurityUser Expo 2013. PTZ Security will introduce visitors at SecurityUser Expo 2013, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark from 17 to 19 September of this year, to state-of-the-art AxxonSoft software. Next-generation, open-platform Axxon Next video management software (VMS) w...

The Shield Group has demonstrated that it meets strict quality and operational standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce that its membership now includes all of the UK’s Top 10 security guarding companies, following the recent admission of The Shield Group Limited. This latest addition now means that the BSIA represents the ten largest security guarding companies with a total 68.25% market share and a combined turnover of £2...

The partnership will deliver integrated licence plate recognition functionality within the VMS v4.5 from Bosch A new partnership between Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and Streaming Networks will deliver integrated licence plate recognition functionality within the Video Management System (VMS) v4.5 from Bosch. The two companies are working together to give customers greater capabilities for gathering vehicle information as part of their security surveillance infrastructure. St...

The optronic mast features optimised stealth characteristics At this year’s DSEI exhibition in London, Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics, presents its new OMS 200 low-profile optronic mast. Using newly developed passive sensors the system improves reconnaissance capabilities, especially when visibility is bad. At the same time, the optronic mast features optimised stealth characteristics resulting from its highly integrated, compact desig...

LightCatcher technology provides the most effective way to capture colour detail in extreme low-light environments Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently introduced LightCatcher technology to its camera line-up. To be demonstrated at ASIS 2013, Avigilon’s innovative LightCatcher technology provides the industry’s most effective way to capture evidentiary colour detail in extreme low-light environments. This n...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to announce the release of Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4. With a completely redesigned user interface and faster graphics engine, WELS 4 makes creating console designs and control room layouts using Winsted products faster and easier than ever before. WELS 4 is available for immediate download at www.winsted.com/WELS. WELS 4 is a standalone program that provides full 3D design capabilities, comprehensive parts lists, automatic dimensioning, th...

A new innovative feature incorporated into version 5.40 of Wavestore’s video management software(VMS) is certain to be popular among system integrators who are looking to provide their clients with an integrated security solution. WaveSTAR offers a fast, safe, multi-purpose translation capability that facilitates the rapid integration of any third party’s equipment protocols. It allows information in many forms and countless protocols to trigger any of the wide range of responses po...

Matrix’s NAVAN CNX200 offers bundling of managed communication services and high-speed internet Matrix Comsec will launch its Office-in-a-Box solution NAVAN CNX200 at NigeriaCom 2013 exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria. Matrix is a leading manufacturer of IP based business phone systems and VoIP-GSM Gateways. “NigeriaCom is a major technology exhibition for industry players to showcase latest telecom and ICT solutions. We are excited to participate in this event for the fi...

The Hytera TETRA system will cover the whole National District and Santo Domingo province Dominican Republic’s Ministry of the Presidency awarded Hytera the radio communications project by which they were looking to implement a TETRA radio communications system and a secure 911 service for the Santo Domingo area. The project includes several components: the 911 system, a camera surveillance system and the communications infrastructure with its respective terminals which...

The project included reusing existing security camera hardware as well as offering latest IP camera technology With over 11,000 employees and nearly $2 billion in revenue, the Brazilian transport manufacturer Randon Group has selected IndigoVision to provide an IP video security solution for its assembly plant in Guaralhos, with plans for future expansion to all locations. The security project requirements were reducing theft, providing real time monitoring from multiple,...

The strategic partnership between Bosch Security Systems and OnSSI is driving greater integration capabilities between Bosch IP video devices and the Ocularis IP video surveillance and security platform. As a result, Ocularis v3.6 now supports edge recording and new high definition cameras from Bosch.   “Mutual customers will benefit from our unique camera technology that dynamically tunes image processing to deliver the best video quality while also lowering...