Samsung Techwin's SRD-1673D DVR installed at Northern Rail train station

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Samsung Techwin’s 960H technology offers an instant upgrade in the resolution of the live or recorded video

Northern Rail plays a vital role in the north of England by servicing a population of nearly 15 million people. With 4,900 employees and offering approximately 2500 local and regional train services every weekday, Northern Rail is the largest train operator in the UK. The company’s ability to maintain a safe environment for its customers and staff is undoubtedly of the highest priority. CCTV has for many years been utilised...

UTC’s Aritech range of intruder detection products marks 35 years of success

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Aritech solutions include ‘Gliding Focus’ mirror optics which provide automatic target focus over the entire detection range

The market leading Aritech range of intruder detection products, from UTC Fire & Security UK, provides security installers, integrators and specifiers with the best solution for every project.

Backed by comprehensive technical support and training for installers across the UK, the Aritech intruder range is among the...

Siemens’ survey reveals European support for use of CCTV

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The study was carried out in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK about CCTV and its role in society

New pan-European research commissioned by Security Products from Siemens has found that a clear majority of consumers do not believe that the widespread use of CCTV infringes on people’s civil liberties. In addition, the survey revealed overwhelming support for the use of CCTV in reducing...

SALTO wireless access control solution installed at Strode College, UK

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

SALTO XS4 uses RFID technology to communicate with the central access control database stored on the college’s server

Strode College is one of England's top performing colleges for further and higher education, offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses, training and leisure courses for the community. It has a range of high quality general and specialist learning environments and resources to support students in their studies. Most of the on-campus facilities are new or newly refurbished. A multi million pound capital investment programme has...

Bosch Security Systems provide video surveillance and public-address security solutions to Milan's new driverless metro line

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The main tasks of the surveillance and evacuation solution were to provide video monitoring and passenger movement control

The longest metro system in Italy, the Milan metro with a total length of 92 kilometers and 101 stations has a daily ridership of over one million people. To secure this important transport system, Bosch Security Systems is supporting Milan’s new driverless metro line 5, which opened earlier...

Grosvenor Technology's SATEON browser-based access control system secures Gateway College, Leicester

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The existing system has a number of spare channels, which allows the addition of ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks

Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system has revolutionised Gateway College’s management of its security, student attendance and daily registration. Leicester-based Gateway 6th Form College has 1,600 students and staff, and offers both A Level and vocational courses,...

Dahua, LILIN and VIVOTEK among winners of this year's Secutech Excellence Awards

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Secutech Excellence Awards aim to reveal trends and technical progress in IP surveillance

The winners of the 2013 Secutech Excellence Awards were announced at the 16th edition of Secutech which was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan.

Secutech, an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security,...

Mint Security urges businesses to be vigilant when it comes to fire safety

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

A fire alarm system must be designed in accordance with a thorough, complete and approved risk assessment of a workplace

Mint Security is encouraging businesses across the country to be vigilant when it comes to fire safety, and get their fire alarms serviced appropriately to prevent fires and increase staff safety in the workplace. Research from the Communities and Local Government Fire Statistics...

BSIA's Vacant Property Protection Group develops detailed guide on best practice to help secure vacant properties

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Simon Alderson, Chairman of Vacant Property Protection Group, summarises six key actions to help protect vacant properties

In light of recent squatting protests in London ahead of next week’s G8 Summit, Simon Alderson, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Vacant Property Protection Group and Commercial Director for BSIA member Vacant Property Specialists, is warning owners of vacant...

Cassidian’s integrated security system protects Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Cassidian MARitime SECurity system encompasses video surveillance, video content analysis and access control

Cassidian has completed the integrated security system for the protection of Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco. The Integrated MARitime SECurity (IMARSEC) system is now in full operation. It encompasses video surveillance and video content analysis, maritime surveillance, an access control system that includes biometry...

Wavestore’s 360 degree panoramic cameras to secure Greaves Motorsport’s pit area in Le Mans

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The Wavestore True 360 solution will be put through its paces at the Official Le Mans Test day and during the 24 hour race

Wavestore has been commissioned to install 360 degree panoramic cameras in the Greaves Motorsport’s pit area to allow the company’s senior operations and technical personnel to analyse the team’s performance when its cars stop for refuelling, tyre changes or...

Meyertech’s Andrew Denton to present importance of ONVIF in security sector at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Andrew's expertise include Security Applicatiions, CCTV, IP Camera, Video over IP and Acces Control technologies

The presentation at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013 will focus on demystifying ONVIF, an organisation which is primarily focused on developing an open global standard to ensure interoperability (the new buzz-word for integration)...

Vemotion announces participation in innovative telemedicine trial conducted by the Swinfen Charitable Trust in Nepal

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Vemotion’s encoders and viewers allow video communication between remote healthcare workers and hospital

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced its participation in an innovative telemedicine trial conducted by the Swinfen Charitable Trust in Nepal.

Speaking at a reception at the House of Lords hosted by Lord and Lady...

Security Industry Association launches SIA Technology Insights journal

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies from industry leaders

The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights.

The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with...

BSIA's ID Section hosts fifth conference and exhibition in Birmingham

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

BSIA’s ID section chairman, Anthony Pearlgood, gave an update of the section’s achievements over the past few years

The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted its fifth successful Conference and Exhibition last week at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 5th June 2013.

The day proved to be a successful day for both...

Clarion Events adds new show AMBITION to its UK Defence & Security portfolio

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The addition of AMBITION will provide a dedicated crisis response management element to the existing Counter Terror Expo

Global events company Clarion Events has added a new show to its UK Defence & Security portfolio in the shape of AMBITION, the major national annual event for NHS ambulance services, their suppliers and partner agencies, which Clarion are looking to co-locate alongside Counter...

Cassidian proves capabilities of SPEXER 1000 security radar through series of large-scale field trials in Africa and South East Asia

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

SPEXER 1000 security radar is optimised for the surveillance of critical territory and infrastructure

Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has proved the capabilities of its newly developed SPEXER 1000 security radar in a series of large-scale field trials, employing realistic scenarios. The company announced that in the course of demanding tests conducted in Africa and South East Asia the radar...

Avigilon expands product line-up with HD PTZ in-ceiling dome camera

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently welcomed the HD Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) In-Ceiling Dome camera to their product line-up. With the same quality and performance of the HD PTZ, the In-Ceiling Dome has a patent-pending mounting technology that dramatically reduces installation time. The new camera also has a removable trim ring so customers can easily customise its color.

“At Avigilon we’re always looking for ways to bring innovation into our products,” said Ian Povey, director of product marketing and management at Avigilon. “Time is money, and that’s especially true for integrators. If we can make our product installation more efficient it adds to our customers’ bottom line.”

Ease of installation

The unique, patent-pending mounting technology uses spring-loaded mechanisms to reduce installation times. As a result, no screws...

Milestone Systems and Genetec last year's top suppliers of video management software says IMS Research report

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2013 edition” is available now from IHS

Milestone Systems and Genetec last year were evenly matched as the top suppliers of video management software (VMS) in a market worth more than half a billion dollars, according to a new...

NEC Corporation to showcase Public Safety Solutions at IFSEC South Africa 2013

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

NEC will showcase facial recognition, hybrid finger identification and video surveillance technologies

NEC Corporation recently announced its participation in IFSEC South Africa 2013, from 18 to 20 June 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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