Surveillance & Security News for September 2014

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the new EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature with the version 6.4 of exacqVision, a video management system (VMS) software used for video surveillance. EasyConnect provides the power of IP cameras with the simplicity of analogue. Version 6.4 also includes the new VideoPush video wall feature, updates to the Exacq Mobile app and web browser client, and improvements to Enterprise System Manager (ESM),...

Boon Edam hired Kurt Measom and Dale Gigandet for the USA and Juan Manuel Perez for southern Mexico Boon Edam Inc. recently announced the hiring of new sales staff and the creation of new roles and departments to meet continued high demand for its security entrance products and revolving doors. The company has experienced record sales in the past four years, much of the growth coming from the sales of security products to Fortune 500 companies. “Today’s large corp...

AMAG Technology has been working behind closed doors on a new access control architecture for the last three years and is proud to release the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC, an edge network, two door, Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled controller. Building on the company’s track record and after listening to feedback from their worldwide customer base, the Symmetry EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller is the state-of-the-art panel that security installers have been looking for.  AMAG Technology i...

Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce RoboGuard™, a new first-of-its-kind autonomous perimeter surveillance robot. RoboGuard travels on a monorail and constantly patrols a secured perimeter. It conducts regular inspections of the fence line and can promptly respond to suspected intrusions. A complete system consists of autonomous robots, each covering up to 1 kilometer (0.6 mi), with a battery charging station...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is expanding its ultra-durable Epoxy Tag portfolio of RFID tags to include broadband UHF varieties to address the needs of RFID systems integrators worldwide who are seeking increased data collection speed and accuracy.  With ultra durable housings, Epoxy Tag UHF transponders also expand the potential for process improvement and cost savings into a broad spectru...

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch™ key control system now integrates with C•CURE 9000 security and event management system from Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, to provide users with more effective and efficient management of personnel, credentials and assets. “With our collaboration with Software House, we are allowing users of both KeyWatcher Touch and C•CURE 9000 to deepen their security infrastructure while also reducing costs at their sites,” said...

Suprema, a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced the integration of its access control and biometric solutions with Milestone video management software (VMS). Make it Simple Milestone and Suprema users can now seamlessly link cameras to access control devices, track access control events in Milestone VMS and display related recorded video. This integration is bringing convenience to the security industry, because operators can quickly react to eve...

Moris has extensive experience in marketing and sales, working for a leader company in the automation industry Videotec, a leading company in the creation of professional CCTV products, has announced the appointment of Moris Bortolato to the role of new Country Manager for Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Moris has matured a long professional experience in marketing and sales, working for a leader company in the automation industry. Moris Bortolato comments on his new position...

The Department chose Raytec’s IR Illuminators to improve CCTV image quality for ensuring public safety The Illinois State Police Department has chosen Raytec’s award-winning VARIO Infra-Red LED Illuminators to provide high performance surveillance lighting for an urban concert park. With large public events regularly taking place in the park, good lighting was required to improve CCTV image quality for ensuring public safety and reducing crime. The previous street...

The feedback will provide invaluable insight into the market’s expectations for the standard in the future ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will exhibit at the 60th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibition, September 29-October 2, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia. At Booth 4861, ONVIF will be hosting conversations with conference attendees regarding their experiences with ONVIF in t...

Axis presented Milestone Systems Australia with the 2013 Collaborative Ecosystem Partner of the Year Award From August 19-21, the second annual Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days 2014 were held in Gold Coast, Australia. With double the number of participants, as well as exhibiting partners, the event was a great example of the open platform community coming together to share knowledge. For the first time, key Milestone end-users joined the event to help att...

Lindblad will also work with Arecont Vision’s North American sales team to support Regional Sales Leaders Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces that Greg Lindblad has been named Managing Director – Strategic Accounts. In his new role with Arecont Vision, Lindblad will manage Arecont Vision’s Strategic Accounts Program with specific emphasis on supporting National Systems Integrators (NSIs) and select strategic...

The move will strengthen Siemens’ existing presence in the country Security Products from Siemens has announced the completion of a process that has seen the successful transfer of its intruder detection business to Clonshaugh, Ireland. The move will strengthen its existing presence in the country and having its research and development (R&D), product management and customer service activities all centrally located will facilitate an improved experience for installer...

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the new EasyConnect automatic IP camera connector feature with version 6.4 of exacqVision, a video management system (VMS) software used for video surveillance. EasyConnect provides the power of IP cameras with the simplicity of analogue. Version 6.4 also includes the new VideoPush video wall feature, updates to the Exacq Mobile app and web browser client, and improvements to Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a he...

SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the first annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at SIA Honours Night on Nov. 19, 2014, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City, the association announced recently. SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA and vertical market organisations: Mike...

Pacom Systems announces the official launch of the 8003 Pacom-Edge Intelligent Security Controller. Pacom now expands its expertise and marketing leading position across a wide range of industries, through the design of a fully integrated security controller that combines the critical capabilities of an IP-based alarm panel, access control panel and multi-card reader interface into a single, cost-effective device. Specifically engineered for convenient installation in any location rated for a 3...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm reduction standard. CP-01-2014 details recommended design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices to reduce the incidence of false alarm dispatches. The new version features definitions for remote devices and includes updated verbiage stemming from requests for interpretation from the last update of the standard in 2010. The effort to up...

A team of volunteers from Hikvision, used organic farming to support young people in the community Hikvision USA, a multiple award-winning North American leader in innovative video surveillance technology products and solutions, joined with Earthworks Farm, a work-training and educational urban farm in Los Angeles County, to promote healthy lifestyle choices to the local community. A team of volunteers from Hikvision, along with Earthworks farmers, used organic farming as a fr...

CNL Software will be attending ASIS 2014 with Milestone and Pelco CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the further development of US operations with the centralisation of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM sales, delivery and training services to a new office in Ashburn, Virginia, US. Heading up CNL Software’s US division is VP Business Development, Warren van der Merwe, who has relocated from the...

Klein was most recently Vice President of Marketing for System Sensor Americas Jeff Klein has been appointed General Manager for System Sensor Americas. System Sensor is a global manufacturer of fire and life safety devices, specialising in smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, and notification technology for world-wide applications. Klein succeeds Tom Potosnak who, after six years as leader of System Sensor Americas, was appointed to a new role at Honeywell. Klein was...

Xentry is delivering its security and communications portfolio under the new partnership Xentry Systems Integration, a systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security solutions and healthcare technologies, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Ascom (US) Inc. to streamline delivery of the company’s mission critical healthcare communications solutions to Xentry customers. Xentry delivers a comprehensive security and commun...

Videotec’s new PTZ unit with LED illuminators ensures surveillance of large outdoor areas even during nighttime At Security Essen, Videotec will unveil the preview of the new ULISSE MAXI PTZ now available with LED illuminators to ensure superior quality images even during nighttime, with infrared or white light. ULISSE MAXI is a robust and efficient unit of Pan/Tilt/Zoom, designed for dynamic and continuous surveillance of large areas with significant distances, in outd...

TDSi will be demonstrating the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access control solutions Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its range of integrated security solutions to visitors at technology distributor Midwich’s Technology Exposed event, which is taking place at Ascot Racecourse from 17th-18th September. TDSi will be demonstrating the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access...

Mayflex to distribute BCDVideo products to its customers in both the UK and United Arab Emirates regions Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement to distribute the BCDVideo family of recording, directory and access control servers, client viewing stations, and networking products to their customers in both the UK and United Arab Emirates regions. Founded in 1999, BCDVideo excels in providing purpose...

Milestone has integrated its XProtect video management software with the GuardTrax officer phone app GuardTrax announces the completion of a game-changing integration of the GuardTrax™ officer phone app with Milestone XProtect® video management software (VMS). This solution delivers unique threat alert, identification, video verification, resolution and reporting capabilities for security guarding companies, mobile patrols and in-house units. The relationship betwee...

Olivier Leonetti will succeed Tim Leyden who is retiring after 24 years of distinguished service at the company Western Digital Corp. recently announced that chief financial officer Tim Leyden, 62, is retiring after 24 years of distinguished service at the company. He is being succeeded by Olivier Leonetti, 50, who has served as vice president, finance at Amgen Inc. from 2011, after having previously spent 14 years in global finance leadership positions at Dell Inc. Leyden wil...

Cummiskey brings over 25 years of experience in both the consumer and commercial security markets Linear LLC, a Nortek company and leader in the security and home automation markets, recently announced the appointment of industry executive Tom Cummiskey as senior vice president of global sales. Cummiskey brings over 25 years of experience in both the consumer and commercial connected-security and monitoring markets at ADT Security Services. His deep experience includes managin...

The agreement was signed by Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt and Abdul Basit Al Janahi, CEOof Dubai SME Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and Epoc Messe Frankfurt have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will give UAE start-ups an opportunity to shine on a global stage at the world’s most international safety and security exhibition. The...

By completing the course John is now an accredited IDIS Certified Engineer on the DirectIPTM NVR Solution Pro-Vision Distribution, the UK distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that John May has successfully completed the IDIS training course. John, who is an Area Sales Manager for Pro-Vision in the South East of England, is the latest Pro-Vision employee to complete the course, which is run at IDIS’s dedicated training facility...

Telaeris's XPressEntry mobile access control solution integrates with existing security systems Telaeris' XPressEntry LiveMode, which enables handheld security authentication from the convenience of an Android smartphone or tablet device, will be introduced at ASIS.  Telaeris's XPressEntry is an industry leading mobile access control hardware and software solution that integrates with existing security systems. Adding mobile identity verification with XPressEnt...