Surveillance & Security News for September 2014

Hikvision’s 3MP turret network camera, 960H hybrid DVR, and 8ch 7608 Embedded NVR were installed at the facility Hikvision, a worldwide leader in video surveillance products and solutions, partnered with Imperial Surveillance, a full-service security company, to protect operations at Midwest Foods, one of the North America’s largest food distributors. The project allowed the end-user to upgrade the existing technology to create a hybrid system and a gradual upgrade...

ASUSTOR’s 2 and 3 series devices can be expanded up to a maximum of 8 camera channels ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that its expansion camera channel licenses are now available for purchase, globally. After installing the Surveillance Center App on an ASUSTOR NAS, users will be able to enjoy the use of 4 free IP camera channels. In order to further add more channels to Surveillance Center users can make us...

As a member of SIA, MicroPower Technologies capitalises on networking and partnership opportunities MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers and integrators of physical security products. SIA advances industry and member interests by...

Scott K. Parrill will oversee security operations in the North Central region AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the appointment of Scott K. Parrill as Vice President/General Manager. He will oversee security operations and the delivery of service excellence, as well as business development, in the North Central region. "Scott understands the nuances of personnel services and developing solutions to...

Hikvision solutions have allowed franchise owners to better understand the day-to-day operations Throughout South Africa, international QSR (quick-service restaurants) brands are exploding. These quick-service restaurants (better known by their colloquial term: fast-food restaurants) find this explosion of business opportunity is also a wet pit of business danger. Jorge Marques of Buffken PTY Ltd., and a QSR On-Site IT Support Manager, notes: "We do have tremendous business gr...

Mirasys uses ONVIF as a way of promoting compatibility of its products with other ONVIF supported products Mirasys Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of open platform Video Management and Visual Intelligence Solutions, has upgraded its status in ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) from User to Contributing level. Mirasys has a long experience of providing solutions through customer specific projects. Instead of offering VMS software only Mirasys tries to find the best...

In today's world of mobile devices, the number of apps available to the general public is increasing daily - apps that are designed to make our lives simpler and help us be more efficient. With about three-quarters of the world's population having access to a mobile device, it's no surprise that the range of different types of apps available today is so wide and varied. For the general public, there's an app for nearly everything. You can do your banking, order groceries, find th...

Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced a new version of its Infant Protection Bracelet, part of its Infant Protection Solution. The Infant Protection Solution consists of a small, baby-friendly Active RFID Tag, and the Elpas Charm that, when used as part of the Infant Protection Bracelet, enables wireless deterrence of infant abduction and mother-baby mismatch in maternity, obstetrics, neonatal and paediatric departments from the time of birth/admittance unti...

Senstar is also showcasing its FiberPatrol OmniTrax systems atIFSEC Southeast Asia  Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) at IFSEC Southeast Asia from September 3-5, is showcasing its latest generation ranging fence-mounted sensor, FlexZone. An innovative technology that enables flexible zoning through software, FlexZone can detect and localise multiple simultaneous intrusions with three meter location accuracy. G...

Hikvision cameras were chosen to help improve security at the centre In most countries, dependency issues are either quietly ignored, misunderstood, or lumped into a general deviant-behaviour bin. In any of these cases, the financial commitment dedicated towards treatment options is generally... less than stellar. In the UAE, this is not the case. The National Rehabilitation Center, located in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, is a prime example of this commitment. Not only does t...

Dallmeier’s new Baseline, Topline and Nightline series differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate Dallmeier has introduced new models of its patented Panomera® multifocal sensor technology from its "Baseline", "Topline" and "Nightline" series. The new Panomera® lines differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate. Baseline, with a frame rate of 12.5 fps and a light sensitivity of 0.5 lux is an excellent choice for well-lit scenes. Topli...

SmartWitness vehicle CCTV solutions include the latest 3G/4G wireless transmission cameras Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd has announced a new partnership with UK-based SmartWitness. Wavesight Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with market-leading vehicle CCTV supplier SmartWitness to supply the SmartWitness range of transport solutions to the bourgeoning Indian market. SmartWitness, a division of global CCTV manufacturer and distributor Y3K,...

Milestone’s recent upgrade supports ONVIF Edge Storage, allowing cameras to record video directly on internal storage Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released its bi-monthly Device Pack 7.5 for the XProtect® portfolio of VMS products. The most significant feature in this upgrade is support for ONVIF Edge Storage: cameras with Edge Storage can record video directly on internal storage. Milestone XProtect&re...

Law enforcement and pure problem-solvingskills will play less of a role for the futuresecurity director Much effort has been put down in the professionalisation of security work. Not only is it a recurring topic of conversation at events for security professionals, but also a formal topic of concern for ASIS – having active task forces devoted to the promotion of professionalisation and academisation of security practice as well as a recently updated standard (ANSI/ASIS...

If a video surveillance system is installed using public funds, should the resulting video therefore be accessible to the public? A poll in the United Kingdom suggests the majority of Britons think it should. 64 percent of 1,345 people surveyed believe that British taxpayers, who pay for cameras placed in public places, should have access to the video feeds through live web streaming. The survey was conducted by installer CCTV.co.uk. There could be advantages to providing public access to vide...

Tufin® recently announced the company is working with VMware® to extend Tufin’s Security Policy Orchestration capabilities through the VMware NSX™ network virtualisation platform to provide security managers with a unified security policy experience with central management and automation. Through these interoperable solutions, customers will gain granular visibility and visualisation of network security in software-defined data centres (SDDCs). With this combination, network...

Honeywell has introduced a new device that allows manufacturers of fire and security detection technologies to design smaller, less obtrusive wireless-based products without sacrificing reliability or performance. The new Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) Sensor ICs, Nanopower Series have higher sensitivity and more reliability than “traditional” sensors, yet consume less energy. They are also smaller and therefore allow greater flexibility in design at a lower cost. Typical produ...

Honeywell is now offering bundled IP Video kits that give small to mid-size businesses a hassle-free option for upgrading to high definition IP video. The kits consist of Honeywell’s new four-channel embedded NVR with four ball or four bullet style high definition IP cameras. These kits are affordable, easy to install and provide a complete end-to-end video surveillance solution. “The common problem for NVR systems is that they’re too expensive and too difficult to install, so...

The new Panomera® lines differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate. Baseline, with a frame rate of 12.5 fps and a light sensitivity of 0.5 lux is an excellent choice for well-lit scenes. Topline, with a light sensitivity of 0.1 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps is an "all-round talent" for good to moderate illumination. Nightline, with a light sensitivity of 0.002 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps, is ideal even for night-time applications. Thus any situation at all can be mastered brill...

The partnership programme is aimed at challenging the students to identify key market opportunities HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Chapman University recently announced a collaboration that gives Chapman University MBA students access to HID Trusted Tag Services™.  The program is aimed at challenging the students to identify key market opportunities and develop an action plan to expand the influence of its HID Trusted Tag Servi...

Through the integrated solution, Agent Vi’s software component is embedded inside the Samsung Techwin cameras Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, together with Samsung Techwin, have announced a strategic cooperation to integrate their products to allow Agent Vi’s embedded component to run on Samsung Techwin network cameras. The integration enables end users to run Agent Vi’s full rang...

Sony’s SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with IR illuminator and white LED Sony has announced the latest edition to its outdoor camera range with the launch of the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LED, working as an effective deterrent and allowing for clear visibility under dark conditions in either black and white or colour. The SNC-VB632D...

Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand for British-made technology among Asian buyers, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council, many of whom are currently preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia in September. As part of the world's leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC South...

Tavcom’s new online courses are BTEC Level 3 certificated, with each course broken down into eight modules Tavcom Training’s ongoing commitment to provide students who work within the electronic security sector with the flexibility to choose the best way for them to take on board essential industry knowledge has been underscored by the introduction of two brand new online e-learning courses. Tavcom’s Access Control and Intruder & Perimeter Alarms online...

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has launched a new high power, long range Periscope camera. This ruggedised camera is ideal for tactical surveillance operations in a wide range of security and maritime applications. Supplied with a precision 1,500mm 100x zoom lens, it will deliver evidential quality facial and number plate recognition at distances up to one kilometre or view the activities of people at up to three kilometres. With Pelco-D teleme...

Guardian24, a leading provider of lone and mobile worker safety solutions, are pleased to announce that their Alarm Receiving Centre, Community Safety Glasgow (CSG), have been awarded the BS8484 accreditation for its capability to monitor lone working alarms. BS8484 is the code of practice for the provision of lone worker device services and being awarded this accreditation ensures that should a panic alert be received  by CSG, they can bypass the 999 system and go straight to the appropria...

VESDA-E is the next generation of aspirating smoke detection (ASD) from Xtralis. VESDA-E offers ultra-sensitive ASD 15 times better than current VESDA, the world’s leading ASD, with double the longevity, improved dust rejection, and 8% less power consumption. VESDA-E can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by 30% with innovative features including: Precision addressability with fixed and flexible pipe networks up to 120 holes per system. Addressability adds unparalleled situational awa...

Xtralis® VESDA® Laser Quantum (VLQ) aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a cost-effective solution that provides very early warning smoke detection for critical infrastructure in compact areas of up to 100 m² (1,000 ft²).  Example applications include remote telecommunications exchanges, base station and cell huts, portable data centre containers, packaged HVAC units, power generator enclosures, and modular laboratories. VLQ detectors provide the unique combination of very e...

The guide provides an overview of the security measures which are necessary for heritage sites The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties (Form 188) designed to provide owners, managers and guardians of all kinds of heritage and property with an overview of the common considerations of risk assessments and security measures to be taken in to account on heritage sites. What is the aim of the Heritage Securi...

mobiDEOS Inc. introduces an all-in-one surveillance solution for mobile and web remote monitoring that cloud- and network-enables any DVR on the market, allowing customers to extend the lifetime of analogue surveillance systems while planting the seeds for a complete cloud and IP transition. The new hardware and software solution accelerates how enterprises, government agencies and other businesses and organisations transition to IP by transforming any analogue DVR—regardless of make or m...