CCTV News

Specialist IP CCTV supplier Controlware Communications has been shortlisted for the Best Project Award as well as the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) award for use of technology for improving public safety at this years IFSEC Innovation awards.The judging panel were specifically looking for innovative installations that have a significant impact on public safety and have selected the North Lanarkshire Council project Controlware have been working on with partners ntl:Telewest Busines...

Senai International Airport, one of Malaysia's fastest growing airport hubs, has installed IndigoVision's IP Video technology to provide site-wide CCTV surveillance.  The Airport is located at the southern gateway of the Malaysian Peninsula in one of the country's strategic development zones, the newly launched Iskandar Development Region.  The airport has both a passenger terminal and a separate logistics and cargo complex, with plans to handle 2 million tonnes of cargo a...

In keeping with tradition, Videotec will exhibit at IFSEC introducing several new products:Medusa is the new benchmark for enclosure for speed domes and network PTZ cameras.  Built in solid aluminium alloy, with a optically correct window made in polycarbonate, Medusa offers a innovative patented installation system A complete range of camera housings for thermal cameras applications.  Ideal for a extremely wide range of applications such as: fire monitoring and rescue, public safety,...

NICE Systems will be providing a live demonstration of its complete end-to-end IP video security solution, NiceVision Net, managed by the NiceVision ControlCenter application suite, at IFSEC 2007. Launched earlier this year NiceVision Net is part of the NiceVision suite.  It provides an enterprise-class, scalable and open IP system that includes edge devices, network video recorders (NVRs), video content analytics, extensive event management and control room visualisation.NiceVision Net ena...

Optex Europe, the leading manufacturer of internal and external detection technology, has promoted Nigel Hackett to Director in charge of sales within its REDWALL RVR division.  He will be responsible for managing and developing markets for external sensors in Europe and the Middle East, with specific emphasis on the remote video response sector. Nigel has worked in the security industry for more than 20 years, and has extensive knowledge particularly of the CCTV and systems integration bus...

Sophisticated technology from Bosch Security Systems (BSS) is playing a central role in a major new CCTV installation by CDS (Computerised & Digital Security Systems) at the University of Glamorgan, Wales, as it migrates its existing analogue CCTV system over to IP.The system, specified by the University in conjunction with specialist consultants Global MSC Security, is an entirely Bosch-based solution comprising primarily fully-functional high-speed domes and associated transmission and dig...

Raytec has announced the appointment of Anna Pearson as their new Export Sales Executive. Anna speaks French and German and will provide sales support to Raytec's international partners.Her appointment signifies Raytec's continuing commitment to offer the highest levels of support to all their customers.Raytec illuminators have been supplied to over 30 countries and the company is experiencing strong sales growth.

Wireless IP technology from Bosch Security Systems (BSS) installed by Central Security Systems (CSS), a leading specialist in local authority CCTV solutions, is proving a winning combination for Gedling Borough Council in protecting local residents from petty and serious crime as part of a much wider crime and disorder partnership initiative.Four town centres - Arnold, Mapperley, Carlton and Netherfield - will be making maximum use of some of the latest camera, encoder, recording and video manag...

Raytec's new 300 series illuminator is a finalist for "The Best New CCTV Product" at IFSEC 2007.  The awards are the highlight of the IFSEC exhibition and recognise outstanding performance in product innovation and performance. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light variations, the 300 Series illuminator is a World first in high power, wide angle and long life lighting.  It incorporates Adaptive illumination™ and is the ultimate flexible light reaching distances beyond...

Cware is a highly versatile open management suite that is based on over 25 years communications networking experience.  Two Cware versions are available, a standalone version supporting up to 64 cameras called Integra, and an enterprise client-server based version for larger networks called Prime.  With more than a decade of specific expertise in the provision of IP CCTV products, solutions, and services our extensive experience lies at the heart of Cware development. Many surveillance...

ADPRO Video surveillance and ANPR combine to test new technology and re-capture stolen vehicles in Bury.Innovative ADPRO video surveillance technology from Vision Systems Europe, combined with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and wireless communications from Motorola, are being used for the first time to help The Greater Manchester Police crack down on vehicle crime.Bury Council piloted the scheme by targeting one of the busiest car parks in the district.  It installed a single inf...

This year, artec technologies will again be represented at the IFSEC in Birmingham from the 21st to the 24th of May, and will show the visitors a number of novel solutions for the areas of digital image storage, HYBRID technology and megapixels.As the leading company in HYBRID technology and a specialist in "video over IP networks," artec technologies inc. will continue to emphasize a solutions-oriented portfolio of products in the future.One of the highlights at th...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2007 to profile its innovative CCTV solutions, ranging from the new enterprise-level HighVu Excel to the feature-rich SD Range, as well as launching new video analytics capabilities and celebrating the company's landmark 25 years as a leader in the industry. HighVu Excel, which will be on stand for the first time at IFSEC 2007 is a modular, expandable, high performance CCTV recording and IP transmission solution and represents a gener...

Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), announced the winners of their daily giveaway of a 32" Panasonic LCD TV at the ISC West trade show held in Las Vegas in March.  The three winners are Al Khorram of Innova Global Technology, Inc., Santa Ana, CA; Basil Avery of Global Security Network, LLC, Topanga, CA; and Cory Schott of Dehart Alarm Systems, Inc. Sarasota, FL.  To be eligible for the promotion, attendees needed to visit the Panaso...

Petards, Inc., the US Subsidiary of Petards Group plc and AIM listed developer of advanced surveillance systems, today announced that Robert J. Gitre has joined the company as director of Western regional sales and business development."We are pleased to have Bob join our growing team," said Frank Baitman, president of Petards, Inc.  "His experience in IP-based video solutions and proven success in selling leading-edge technologies into the video surveillance market will be a...

The CCTV system at the ITN building in Gray's Inn Road, London has recently been upgraded to take advantage of the latest advances in digital recording.The home of ITV and Channel 4 news programmes previously had a CCTV system that used analogue video recorders to store images captured by the cameras located in and around the building.Quantum Security was commissioned to research and subsequently install a digital video recording system."Working in conjunction with our suppliers Videcon...

Janaf Plc., headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, is managing an oil pipeline system, as a modern, efficacious and cost-efficient crude oil transportation system for both local and foreign users.  Janaf  has adopted , thanks to the integrator Tehnozavod Marusic k.d., a project for video-monitoring a pipeline streching from Serbian border to the Adriatic sea.Tehnozavod has designed and implemented an IP based system, teaming up with Videotec.  The first trance of 5 was realised on Adri...

IP Video systems manufacturer IndigoVision is providing the technology behind a new Homeland Security system for New London in Connecticut. New London is a thriving coastal city with a number of important and sensitive military, nuclear power generation and industrial sites.  Local security is therefore of prime importance to the Police Department, who are working in partnership with the Coast Guard and other agencies to ensure the community remains secure and to enable timely emergency res...

Kazan, the capital of the republic of Tatarstan, Russia, is one of the largest economic, scientific and cultural centres in Russia, as well as the oldest city with over 1000 years of Russian Federation history. The challenge The evolution of modern Kazan requires a pleasant ambience to live in.  First of all, arrangements have to be made for public safety, law and order, prevention of criminal activities, vandalism and terrorism.  The integration of an urban video surveillance syste...

Reinforcing its comprehensive technical support to the indirect channel, Stanley Security Solutions has invested in a new training centre at its offices in Stockport.The company, which has over 200 dealer and distributor customers UK-wide, has always seen product training as vital in maintaining good long term relationships with the installer channel.  This latest modern facility will enable it to offer more intensive training courses across a broad range of products.The training is availab...

The project requirement was to provide a public address facility that could be integrated with the Middlesbrough's existing CCTV network.  This would enable the CCTV operators to speak directly to members of the public, for example, requesting people to pick up litter they have dropped.  It could also be used for public safety and crime prevention, for example, to warn people that they are being watched on CCTV.An existing intercom system from Complus Teltronic was already in place, co...

"Value Place can record all transactions and also use it for training to assist the front-office people with any questions they may have.  The corporate office can log on remotely if there are incidents or events to check, make sure the standard processes are following the corporate quality requirements, and if any modifications are necessary."- Steve Johnson, Account Manager at ISG Technology Inc. Security challenges There is a small number of staff at each hotel which keeps the...

NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE), the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organisations to extract Insight from Interactions™ to drive performance, today announced that ADT, a unit of Tyco Fire and Security, has placed a multi-million dollar order for NICE Perform® to improve customer service, increase agent coaching effectiveness and efficiency, and gain a more holistic view of contact center performance.  NICE Perform will be implemented at ADT's fourteen 24-hour centre...

The comprehensive range of Predator VC/VS and FusionPro+ MultiViewers will be on display on stand 4066 at the upcoming IFSEC 2007 exhibition to be held between 21 to 24 May, 2007 at NEC Birmingham, UK.  "We've maintained a strong and growing position within the International security, surveillance and control room community over the years and are pleased to demonstrate our tried and tested MultiViewer products that are made specifically for 24/7 monitoring of high-resolution,...

During the German Democratic Republic (GDR) times, enormous housing complexes often sprang up overnight - buildings that in their original condition today would be neither architecturally appealing nor offer tenants an attractive environment in which to live.  However, it does not have to be this way, as proven by the residential complexes at Györer Straße 1-4 and 5-7 in the north of the Thuringian regional capital of Erfurt.  After the fall of Communism, the buildings were...

Siemens Building Technologies & Bewator will be using Stand 8048 at IFSEC 2007 to demonstrate an integrated systems approach to security and fire safety, with a comprehensive range of products, with key highlights on innovations.The stand will be themed around four key areas of SBT expertise: CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and fire (with a separate SBT stand B10 located in the adjacent International Fire Expo to provide further demonstrations of the fire safety capability). ...

Pelco is pleased to announce that the PelcoUTP active series of products won the Product Achievement Award for Video Storage and Distribution at the Security Industry Association's (SIA) 2007 New Product Showcase (NPS) during the recent ISC West 2007 trade show held in Las Vegas.The active series consists of products ranging from a single-channel active transmitter and receiver to multi-channel video receivers that can modify video signal to compensate for long run lengths-up to 4,000 feet i...

CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that it is one of the winners in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 which highlights the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK and Ireland.  Rankings are based on average percentage growth over five years - AD Group grew by 783% during this period.  The company also features in the Technology Fast 500 which covers EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia) as the highest ranked British CCTV system manufactu...

ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, received top honours for its ioicam mmp100dn, winning the Product Achievement Award for Video Analytics at the Security Industry Association's New Product Showcase at ISC West, March 27-30, 2007 in Las Vegas. ioimage received the Product Achievement Award for its newly released ioicam mmp100dn, the latest addition to ioimage's ioicam line of intelligent video cameras.  The ioicam mmp100dn, a 3-megapixel in...

  RemVu Aquila transmission equipment is playing a key role tackling out-of-hours crime at Stillwell TrucksRemGuard Visual Management's RemVu Aquila transmission equipment, supplied through its franchise operation RemGuard Australia, is playing a key role tackling out-of-hours crime at Stillwell Trucks based in Milperra, New South Wales. Stillwell is a Sterling, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Dealership, specialising in new and used commercial vehicle sales, serv...