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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, as the new chair of SIA’s Standards Committee. In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification writing bodies. “I am grateful to be appointed as chair of the SIA Standards Committee by SIA members. It is an exciting time to be in t...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the addition of a virtual registration option for its upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held in-person at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Oct. 29-Nov. 2nd, 2022. The virtual registration The virtual registration rate for TMA members, as well as non-members, is $950.00. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for streaming for a period of six months. Interested individuals can go to the website for detailed meeting infor...

Having one of the world’s top predators take up residence in the middle of the town may not seem like a welcome surprise. But, when that predator is the world’s fastest bird and provides the chance to capture its behaviour at its nest site, courtesy of a top 4K camera from Hikvision, it proved to be too good an opportunity for the people of Taunton and UK peregrine experts to miss. Introduction The Peregrine Falcon is a large, powerful, and breathtakingly fast bird, the fastest ani...

With a length of only 127 mm and a diameter of 48 mm, these ultra-compact cameras complement the current product portfolio of explosion-proof cameras, and cannot only be installed easily but are also cost-effective – making SAMCON a full-stack supplier. Due to the easy integration into existing video management systems and the fact that cameras can be combined flexibly, Samcon's portfolio virtually covers all CCTV applications for hazardous areas. Whether an only 700g weighing thermal ca...

Almost all cities have a smart city agenda. Their priorities will differ according to the unique challenges they face, but they all have the same goals: to create ways to use data and resources more efficiently and make cities more livable. Axis is innovating for a smarter, safer world. The company plays a vital role in the transition to smarter cities by providing scalable and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for public safety, urban mobility, and environmental monitoring. There...

Delivering public space CCTV via mobile applications, from emergency response through to dealing with antisocial behaviour, has always been technically challenging. Hackney Council’s Civil Protection Service Manager, Andy Wells, recently saw an opportunity to introduce two existing suppliers to each other, to collaborate in developing an industry first mobile CCTV solution – and one that would provide significant advantages over traditional CCTV fit outs. Commenting on the developme...

Code Blue Corporation is pleased to announce a number of upgrades and additions to its catalog of industry pioneering emergency communication solutions to provide even more options to customers looking to improve safety and security at their location. CB 2-e Help Point solution upgrade As first exhibited at the Global Security Expo 2019 (GSX) in September in Chicago, USA, the CB 2-e has been redesigned to make it easier to install and more economical. One of Code Blue’s most popular wall...

STANLEY Security, a UK security provider, is delighted to have contributed to Formula Services winning Truck Stop of the Year, following the installation of a CCTV system. Located in Ellesmere Port, Formula Services Premier Truck Stop offers customers top class facilities, including a free fitness room along with superb lounge/relaxation areas with free massage chairs, Sky sports and Xbox usage, to shower, laundry and catering facilities and even the use of free bicycles to get out and about....

MOBOTIX exhibited for the 12th time at Intersec Dubai 2019. They showcased their solutions to this worldwide event which has shown a continuous growing and evolving trend over the past years. Along with the latest product releases and new innovations such as MOBOTIX NAS, MOBOTIX MOVE Range, the next generation video management software MOBOTIX Management Center (MxMC) 2.0, MOBOTIX is proving a deeper look into solutions applicable to all industries and needs that include: Facial Recognition...

Mobile CCTV manufacturer Revader Security will be demonstrating its new and improved re-deployable cameras and mobile surveillance tower at Security and Policing 2018, taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 6-8th March 2018. The specialist security products are engineered to perform highly in harsh environments yet are straightforward to install in virtually any location and can be rapidly repositioned to respond to changing security demands. Power opt...

Fulfilling the demand for rugged build quality and all-round performance, 360 Vision Technology reports that their British designed and manufactured ruggedised CCTV camera technology has seen a rapid increase in demand for use by many leading temporary surveillance equipment manufacturers. “As the applications for video surveillance expand and the requirements for CCTV in diverse areas increases, temporary surveillance is fast becoming a security industry growth sector,” says 360 Vi...

Aiphone Corp., a manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, has announced enhancements to its emergency enclosure products. Towers and wall boxes now feature built-in UL Listed electrical boxes to easily satisfy local electrical codes. The new modular tower designs also include an optional CCTV camera arm module. Now a second camera can be mounted to the top of the towers, providing security personnel with a second line of sight to more accurately assess and respond to situation...

Trigion partners with Batt Cables providing manned guarding with technical security services Trigion Security Services has won a manned guarding contract with Batt Cables – the leading UK cable supplier specialising in the supply, management and distribution of electrical cables and accessories – to guard its premises in Erith, Kent. This is an extension of the contract currently in place for Trigion to provide technical security services, such as mobile CCTV towe...

More than 100 post offices were under surveillance by Surveon, ensuring the safety & quality of services Surveon is pleased to announce the Egyptian post office has deployed Surveon’s IP surveillance solutions as their partner for security application. With Surveon’ s reliable surveillance solutions, including megapixel camera and professional megapixel recorder, more than 100 post offices were under solid surveillance protection to ensure the safety and their...

The solution includes a pair of surveillance vans deployed with guards to patrol high risk sites When Mercury Fire & Security was asked to create a fully mobile CCTV solution for Nottingham-based client Magpie Security, it turned to Hikvision to confront the triple perils of dust, vibration and the British weather. Lewis Foster, Mercury's General Manager, and Sam Futer, Technical Operations Manager at Magpie Security, provide more details on the UK's speediest surveillance...

Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ dome cameras, takes toughness to another level. Vandal-resistant cameras Vandal-resistance is the most common toughness rating for CCTV products. It is, in fact, a measure of impact resistance, as defined in European standard EN 62262. Products are issued with an IK rating, from IK 00 denoting no impact protection, through to IK10, the maximum. An IK10 product will resist an impact from a 5kg steel mass dropping or swinging into...

GJD, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of innovative lighting products is now offering a complete range of Clarius® Duo LED illuminators. Available in Infra-Red and White-Light, the Clarius Duo offers superior image quality for a wide range of sectors. It is also fitted with an adjustable angle feature, making it perfect for both wide and narrow field of view applications, whilst providing an extra layer of security to external areas. Designed with ultra-low power...

Teleste solutions will help operators to carry their content from the headend to all consumer screens cost-efficiently At IBC2014, Teleste Corporation, a leading provider of video and broadband technologies and related services, will highlight its professional headend and CATV solutions that help operators offer a premium quality TV and video experience to all consumer devices. With Teleste's innovative technologies, operators can also deliver IP based content into and aro...

Custom Consoles furniture is used across a wide sector of the security market Custom Consoles returns to the IFSEC exhibition which will be held from Tuesday June 17 to Thursday 19 at the London ExCel. The company's latest SteelBase security and process control furniture and Media Wall modular video mounting system will be on show. Representatives manning the stand will include Managing Director Neil Reed and Sales Manager Gary Fuller. "Custom Consoles furniture is used acro...

Airbus Defence and Space will need to address illegal immigrant trafficking networks, terrorist groups and piracy Airbus Defence and Space has finalised the deployment of the National Security Shield (NSS) to the Qatar Ministry of Interior and Armed Forces, covering the entire Qatar territorial waters and land border. It is operated by the Qatar Border Guards and Coast Guards. This unique fully integrated system for all forces is the most evolved solution worldwide. The syste...

Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and improve operational efficiencies at the recently renovated Statue of Liberty National Monument and Liberty Island. The high-prof...

Winsted’s solution provides consoles that enable the Connex Group to achieve a number of aims Belgium’s Connex Group, one of the leading security providers in the Belgium market have deployed control room furniture manufacturer Winsted to equip the groups new monitoring room at the Connex Center, the groups state-of-the-art facility in Edingen, Belgium. The Connex Center, a highly secure alarm receiving centre and remote support centre is operational 24/7, 365 day...

MOBOTIX currently has around 150 active partners in the UK MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has signed a new UK distribution agreement with NBM Distribution Limited, a specialist supplier of data network cabling architecture solutions and security products which came into effect on December the 1st. Established in 1988, NBM Distribution services the growing demands of the computer networking market. Based from...

Furniture provided by Winsted complies fully with section 12 requiremets (fire safety legislation) Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has provided custom-designed equipment for Network Rail’s ongoing major overhaul of Birmingham New St station, designed to address problems including significant passenger overcrowding. As the busiest station outside London it was last redeveloped in 1967. Now handling over 140,000 passengers daily – double the numbe...

In a move to provide unparalleled support for the technology powering today’s communications systems, Middle Atlantic Products announces the new VTC Series Mobile Videoconferencing & Presentation Cart System.  Designed with generous equipment mounting space, the VTC Series is a versatile mobile cart system for videoconferencing and presentation applications. The VTC Series was engineered with industry-leading screen capacity, supporting single screens up to 80” or dual larg...

Moxa’s new office in Brazil will bring key strengths that would be attractive to local industrial systems integrators Moxa has announced the opening of a branch office in São Paulo, Brazil, continuing a string of strategic long-term investments in key emerging markets. In the face of current economic conditions this investment demonstrates the company's faith in the long-term potential of emerging markets for its industrial communications equipment, according to J...

IFSEC encourages all CCTV practitioners to review their security camera installation and operation As the UK counts down to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, security concerns will be at a record high. In recognition of this, IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, announces its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12 May 2012) and encourages all security practitioners, business ow...

LILIN, world-class manufacturer of high-quality IP and analogue video solutions, has launched a ground-breaking range of HD, IP camera kits. The four camera, Network Video Recorder (NVR) kits are entry level solutions, ideal for those looking to confidently enter the IP market. Installers are then able to take advantage of the network connectivity, HD image quality, remote monitoring and viewing, PC recording and scalability the kits offer. Jason Hill, Group Vice President of LILIN, explains, "...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at St. Dominic‘s Sixth Form College which has substantially improved its CCTV security and reduced running costs. By switching to a digital, hi-resolution implemented and supported by ecl-ips Ltd., a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, the college has dramatically improved reliability and reduced annual maintenance and support charges by around 20%.St. Dominic‘s...

Compro Technology today announces its Embedded Network Video Recorder product line - the RS-2200 Series. The RS-2200 Series now comprises two models: the 12-channel RS-2212 and the 8-channel RS-2208. Compro RS-2200 Series is expressly designed for surveillance applications inMeasured only 23 center meters long and 10 center meters wide, and standing slightly taller than a coke can, the RS-2200 Series can nicely fit anywhere in a home, shop or office. The dual 3.5" drive bay provides a maxim...