from SourceSecurity.com http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/united-kingdom.html Copyright (C) SourceSecurity.com 2013 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT Panasonic displays its latest developments in Business Intelligence Video Systems at IFSEC 2013http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-1277-ga.10775.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-1277-ga.10775.htmlEvents NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 282px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Panasonic&rsquo;s team demonstrated how BIVS can be applied across the verticals of retail, baking, transport and logistics</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/micro-site/panasonic-system-solutions-europe.html" class="blue_bold">Panasonic</a> System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is a single business operation, comprised of twelve business-to-business product and project management areas consolidated within the business units of communications, visual system, professional...Viscount Systems receives funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Programhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3077-ga.10774.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3077-ga.10774.htmlCorporate NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 144px; height: 295px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>IRAP support will be used to further the development of <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/viscount-systems-inc.html" class="blue_bold">Viscount</a>'s Freedom access control platform and to expand system capabilities to a number of key areas, including mobile devices, enhancing the Freedom Microsoft Active Directory platform, preparing for U.S. Government full FICAM...Axis Communications and Genetec provide integrated security solution the UK's National Exhibition Centre (NEC)http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-227-ga-co-2566-ga.10772.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-227-ga-co-2566-ga.10772.htmlApplications NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 282px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>The integrated solution comprised of over 200 Axis cameras, and automated number plate recognition systems of Security Center</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the UK&rsquo;s largest and Europe&rsquo;s busiest exhibition centre has chosen <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/axis-communications.html" class="blue_bold">Axis</a> cameras and <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/enhanced-company-listing/genetec-inc.html" class="blue_bold">Genetec</a>&rsquo;s unified security platform,...Linear’s senior vice president to speak at upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference in Las Vegashttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-2298-ga.10758.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-2298-ga.10758.htmlCorporate NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 62px; height: 281px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Duane Paulson will participate in the session "Competing for the Connected Home: What Channel Will Win?"</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/linear-llc.html" class="blue_bold">Linear LLC</a>, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announced recently that Duane Paulson, senior vice president of product and market development, will be participating as a speaker at the upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference, co-located at CTIA, May 20-May 23 in Las...Middle Atlantic Products presents Warren Associates with Security Sales Representative of the Year Awardhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-2951-ga.10755.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-2951-ga.10755.htmlCorporate NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table class="smalltxt" style="width: 9px; height: 267px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/middle-atlantic-products-inc.html" class="blue_bold">Middle Atlantic Products</a> presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/enhanced-event-listing/isc-west-2013.html" class="blue_bold">ISC West 2013</a> in Las...CNL Software leads discussion on future and role of PSIM at IFSEC 2013http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-8497-ga.10754.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-8497-ga.10754.htmlEvents NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 268px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, discussed the trends that are driving the uptake of PSIM technology&nbsp;</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/cnl-software.html" class="blue_bold">CNL Software</a>, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, led several key sessions on subjects including the future of PSIM, the role of PSIM within Safe City frameworks and innovation within physical security.</p> <p>Learning lessons from the...ACT access control solution deployed by French retail chain Hyper Uhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-38-ga.10752.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-38-ga.10752.htmlApplications NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 265px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>ACT units cover 60 doors and the equipment works with intruder alarms, CCTV and perimeter intrusion</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>French retail chain Hyper U is using an access control solution from <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/enhanced-company-listing/access-control-technology.html" class="blue_bold">ACT</a> at one of its largest stores, a 20,000-square-metre property with 200 full-time personnel at the western town of Savenay in the Loire Estuary.</p> <p>The integrator is 2ACOM who have installed the equipment in two phases...Datacard Group’s senior marketing manager to speak at ICMA 2013 Expohttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-530-ga.10740.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-530-ga.10740.htmlEvents NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 16px; height: 267px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Arredondo will be giving a presentation on &ldquo;EMV and Mobile: A Case Study Convergence&rdquo; on June 6th</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/datacard-group.html" class="blue_bold">Datacard Group</a>, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced that Alyssa Arredondo, senior marketing manager for Datacard Group, will be speaking at the<a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/free-event-listing/icma-2013.html" class="blue_bold"> International Card Manufacturers Association</a> (ICMA) 2013...HID Global presents secure access control solutions with ASSA ABLOY at IFSEC 2013http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-609-ga-co-823-ga-co-6308-ga-co-1708-ga-co-1853-ga-co-9787-ga.10739.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-609-ga-co-823-ga-co-6308-ga-co-1708-ga-co-1853-ga-co-9787-ga.10739.htmlEvents NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 294px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"> <p><strong>HID Global highlighted its latest iCLASS SE platform solution for credential encoding</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/enhanced-company-listing/hid-global.html" class="blue_bold">HID Global</a>, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, presented its solutions for secure access control together with parent company <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/enhanced-company-listing/assa-abloy-emea.html" class="blue_bold">ASSA ABLOY</a>, under the Motto &ldquo;Access your world&rdquo; at <a...Matrix Systems appoints Holly Tsourides as Chief Executive Officerhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-9725-ga-co-3802-ga.10701.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-9725-ga-co-3802-ga.10701.htmlCorporate NewsFri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 269px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/matrix-systems.html" class="blue_bold">Matrix Systems</a>, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and...Avigilon’s survey reports HD CCTV as effective tool against crime rather than standard CCTV in Britainhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3126-ga-co-3193-ga.10770.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3126-ga-co-3193-ga.10770.htmlCorporate NewsThu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 265px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Over 38 percent of people feel safe in areas where they know CCTV is being used</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: left;">The presence of CCTV in the UK makes people feel safe, but the images captured by today&rsquo;s cameras are grainy and pixelated, causing difficultly with suspect identification. As a result, 72 percent of the public would feel more secure if Britain&rsquo;s streets had high-definition (HD) CCTV in place rather than standard CCTV systems so that clearer pictures could be obtained.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">The findings in a...Wavestore displays its Video Analytics Dashboard at IFSEC 2013http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-1813-ga.10768.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-1813-ga.10768.htmlEvents NewsThu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 294px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"> <p><strong>Wavestore will also showcase its Mobile app which allows users to view live images of their security and surveillance network</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Wavestore are looking forward to enjoying similar success at <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/enhanced-event-listing/ifsec-2013.html" class="blue_bold">IFSEC 2013</a> where a warm <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/wavestore.html" class="blue_bold">Wavestore</a> welcome awaits you on stand E72, Hall 4 which takes place on 13th-16th May 2013 at the NEC...Hikvision introduces 720TVL PICADIS analogue serieshttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3425-ga-npr.10764.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3425-ga-npr.10764.htmlNew Product ReleasesThu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<p>Despite the current predominant trend towards IP for high-definition, analogue systems are not obsolete. As such, high-definition analogue systems have seen a progression from 540TVL to 600TVL, then 600TVL to 650TVL, and now even 700TVL. In respect of this, Hikvision never stops to seek the most innovative solutions on the market &ndash; as the new 720TVL PICADIS analogue series of cameras prove.</p> <p>Featuring a new concept called PICADIS, the Hikvision 720TVL analogue cameras are designed as a &ldquo;Perfect Imagery Capturing - Advanced Digital Image System.&rdquo; Its goal is to better empower surveillance and achieve the highest level of image quality in the analogue world. Undoubtedly these are the best-in-class analogue camera in the market with unbeatable image performance.</p> <p>Below is a selection of features that demonstrate the difference between Hikvision&rsquo;s 720TVL PICADIS analogue cameras and other similar products on the market:</p> <ul>...BSIA Information Destruction section to host Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference 2013 in Birminghamhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-306-ga.10763.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-306-ga.10763.htmlEvents NewsThu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 282px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Anthony Pearlgood, Chairman of BSIA&rsquo;s Information Destruction Section, will be showing the section&rsquo;s first official promotional video</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/enhanced-company-listing/british-security-industry-association.html" class="blue_bold">British Security Industry Association&rsquo;s (BSIA)</a> Information Destruction Section is pleased to announce the official line up of its annual <a...Over 85% IFSEC attendees vote NEC as the best venue for Security Technology Livehttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-4970-ga-co-1-ga.10757.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-4970-ga-co-1-ga.10757.htmlEvents NewsThu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 265px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Security Technology Live will take place at the NEC, Birmingham in 2014</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>A poll produced by the organisers of <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/free-event-listing/security-technology-live.html" class="blue_bold">Security Technology Live</a> is currently showing that 85% of attendees to <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/enhanced-event-listing/ifsec-2013.html" class="blue_bold">IFSEC</a> recently (Monday 13 May) agree that the NEC, Birmingham is the best venue for a security exhibition.</p> <p>The poll, which will run until...Surveon IP cameras and hardware RAID NVR help secure Turkish-Iranian borderhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-5135-ga.10738.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-5135-ga.10738.htmlApplications NewsTue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 269px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Surveon&rsquo;s 3 megapixel IP cameras were installed in the locations to efficiently monitor busy areas</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>G&uuml;rbulak is located in eastern Turkey and the only border door into Iran. As one of the major border checkpoints in the Middle East, G&uuml;rbulak required a major upgrade to megapixel surveillance to provide sufficient security in its tough environment.</p> <p><strong>Challenges</strong></p> <p>The G&uuml;rbulak Border Checkpoint covers 160 decares of land, 75,000 square meters of wide road and park space, and...G4S USA appoints Geoff Gerks as senior vice president of Human Resourceshttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-7914-ga.10736.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-7914-ga.10736.htmlCorporate NewsTue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 91px; height: 229px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Geoff Gerks brings expertise in occupational and environmental safety</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/g4s-secure-solutions-usa.html" class="blue_bold">G4S Secure Solutions</a> (USA) announces the appointment of Geoff Gerks as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Gerks brings an extensive background in human resources, employee and labor relations with expertise in occupational and environmental safety.</p> <p>Bringing more than 20 years in the field of recruiting and employee management, Gerks...AlliedBarton Security Services' Chris McCann receives Patriotic Civilian Service Award from EPAFhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-9699-ga.10728.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-9699-ga.10728.htmlCorporate NewsTue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 269px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>AlliedBarton&rsquo;s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/company-listing/alliedbarton-security-services.html" class="blue_bold">AlliedBarton Security Services</a>, the industry&rsquo;s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was...Panasonic to introduce new range of surveillance cameras at IFSEC 2013http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-8096-ga-co-1277-ga-co-6080-ga.10730.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-8096-ga-co-1277-ga-co-6080-ga.10730.htmlEvents NewsFri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<table style="width: 1px; height: 265px;" border="0" cellspacing="8" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="smalltxt" valign="top" align="center"><strong>Panasonic will demonstrate enhanced Business Intelligence Video System (BIVS) analytics at IFSEC 2013</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/companies/micro-site/panasonic-system-solutions-europe.html" class="blue_bold">Panasonic</a> Professional Camera Solutions will introduce a brand new range of solutions at <a href="http://www.sourcesecurity.com/events/enhanced-event-listing/ifsec-2013.html" class="blue_bold">IFSEC 2013</a>. First showcased at IFSEC in 2012,...VideoIQ’s latest video analytic appliance Rialto I4 supports four IP channels and is compatible with 3rd party IP and thermal camerashttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3802-ga-npr.10729.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3802-ga-npr.10729.htmlNew Product ReleasesFri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT<p>VideoIQ, the recognised leader in advanced video analytic surveillance solutions, recently announced the availability of the Rialto I4, a compact video analytic appliance that supports up to four IP channels and is compatible with 3rd party IP and thermal cameras.</p> <p><strong>Easily upgrade small deployments with self learning analytics</strong></p> <p>The Rialto I4 (&ldquo;I&rdquo; stands for IP) enables businesses to enhance new or existing IP surveillance systems with cutting edge intelligence and analytics, without replacing their entire solution. It is easy to install and optimised for low bandwidth/remote deployments. The I4 Is integrated with View and VideoIQ Mobile (iOS and Android) which enables businesses to effectively monitor their facility via their desktop, smartphone, Tablet or with the help of a central monitoring station. When a suspicious activity is detected, live alerts and video are sent directly to a designated responder- an end-user, on-site security...