Perimeter protection for ports and maritime applications

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Thermal video analytics identify intruders despite background water movement or glare off the water

Ports represent a major point of vulnerability that could have potentially devastating effects on a nation’s economy. Securing a nation's ports is essential, and port perimeter security is the first line of defence against disruption to global commerce. In this article,

Tyco Security Products reaches agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market

Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and...

Security Excellence Awards 2013 opens its nomination process

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Organised by UBM Live, the security awards are designed to honour the best professionals, projects, and processes

The nomination process for the 2013 Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is now open.

Celebrating its 15th year in 2013, this highly prestigious industry awards...

HID Global’s networked access control solution creates intelligent facility management system

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS...

Exacq Technologies to discuss EDGE based VMS applications at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013, Manchester

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Julian Inman will discuss the benefits of "Management at the Edge" and how it can offer scalability within surveillance solutions

An introduction to the concept of placing Video Management Application functionality within the edge device such as an IP Camera or encoder. A brief discussion on the potential benefits of "Management at the Edge" and how it can offer scalability within a surveillance solution. Julian Inman, EMEA Sales & Technical Support Engineer of

Dahua HD network cameras enhance security at BMCI bank in Morocco

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Dahua HD network cameras were installed alongside Hybrid video recorders

Established in 1964, BMCI (French: Banque Marocaine du Commerce et de l'Industrie) is a bank based in Morocco with a network of hundreds of branches, currently boasts over 500,000 personal, business and institutional customers. BMCI is a subsidiary of the French financial group BNP Paribas, whose great financial rating makes it the stand-out performer in the country's banking sector.

With expending business and the increased demand for...

MESSOA's NCR875PRO bullet network camera wins BuyComs Magazine Silver Award for outstanding performance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

NCR875PRO’s low light imaging performance in Full HD 1080p resolution impressed the editor at BuyComs

MESSOA Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that the MESSOA NCR875PRO 1080p IR Bullet Network Camera has been recognised by BuyComs Magazine, a leading IT publication in Thailand, winning a Silver Award that denotes outstanding performance and recommendation to the readers.

Backed by the proprietary Lumii...

Tyco Security Products announces series of technology training events and presentations in DACH region

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

The event series will feature Tyco's demonstration van, which will feature its latest security innovations

Tyco Security Products, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is announcing an inaugural series of in-depth technology presentations and training events for dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers in the DACH region. With 11 events...

Christie adds HB 72-inch WUXGA to its existing line of Entero HB video wall projection solutions

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Christie expands its line of Christie Entero HB video wall projection solutions and strengthens its dominance in the industry with the introduction of the Christie Entero HB 72 inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) video wall cube, a “bigger and better” addition to the projection cube lineup that sets new standards in power efficiency, visual performance and image brightness, with up to 1,100 lumens capability. Christie also introduces its next-generation High Brightness WUXGA rear projection light engine for ultimate installation flexibility for “ground-up” custom control room environments.

Built upon the proven Christie Entero HB platform – the first and only LED control room display to offer Wi-Fi capability for remote adjustments and diagnosis through any wireless device – the Christie Entero HB display wall cubes and HB light engines feature proprietary third generation ArraySync automatic colour and brightness management, generating perfectly...

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...