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Bosch Security Systems safeguards Mahidol University in Bangkok

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The University installed Bosch's CCTV cameras in the classrooms, library entrance and meeting hall

Internationally known and recognised for the high caliber of research and teaching by its faculty, and its outstanding achievements, the well-reputed Mahidol University in Bangkok contains 17 Faculties, 6 Colleges, 7 research Institutes, and 9 Centers. Recently, the university added a new building to its campus consisting of classrooms, seminar rooms, a library, a meeting hall, and an auditorium that accommodates an audience of 200.

The main challenge...

IFSEC International supports aims behind the National CCTV Improvement Week 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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...

NiceVision banking solution from Nice Systems secures Israeli bank branches and ATMs

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The NICE Banking Solution includes new capturing devices tailored for ATMs and branches

NICE Systems, announced today that Israeli bank, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot, selected the new NiceVision banking solution to secure its branches and ATM systems located throughout Israel. The new NiceVision banking solution captures video recordings inside branches and from ATMs for fraud detection and claim settlement, and allows for...

Arecont Vision expands footprint in Asia Pacific Region with new hires and promotions

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Arecont Vision’s Vice President, APAC, will help expand usage of megapixel video cameras in a growing market

Arecont Vision continues to grow and strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the addition of two new field application engineers and the promotion of two managers to new positions and territories within the region. The changes follow the recent promotion of Arecont Vision’s Becky Zhou to Vice President, APAC and will help...

Siemens appoints Matthias Rebellius to lead its building technologies division in the US

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Rebellius will be responsible for the financial, operational and competitive success of the US-based business

Siemens announced recently that it has appointed Matthias Rebellius to lead the company’s Building Technologies (BT) Division of the Infrastructure & Cities Sector in the United States, effective June 1, 2012. As president, Rebellius will be responsible for the financial,...

Report - ATM related fraud incidents in Europe show 63% surge in 2011

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As per the reports, cash trapping incidents increased significantly in 2011

The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has reported that cash trapping incidents significantly increased during 2011, while skimming incidents and ATM related fraud losses fell.

Total ATM related fraud incidents increased from 12,383 in 2010, to 20,244 in 2011. Cash trapping accounted for 10,808 incidents, up from just 240 in 2010. During a cash trapping...

Bosch announces changes at Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dr. Rer.nat. Volkmar Denner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bosch board of management

Following 50 years with Bosch, in which he held a number of important positions in the company, Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Scholl is to resign from office effective June 30, 2012. At the same time, he will retire from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.

Hermann Scholl was made a junior member of the board of management in 1973 and a full member in 1975. He chaired...

Mobotix AG associates benefit from Gherkin investment

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Over 150 partners have benefited from the suite which has the full MOBOTIX range

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of its partner activities at the MOBOTIX demonstration and meeting room at London's Iconic Gherkin office complex which it opened in February, 2011.

In just 1 year, over 150 partners have benefited from the suite which has the full...

Raytec’s infra-red and white-light LED lighting illuminate Pakistani industrial sites

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The lighting systems were installed to improve the quality and effectiveness of CCTV surveillance at the sites

Infra-Red and White-Light LED lighting technology from Raytec has been deployed at various industrial sites and training institutions in Pakistan as part of a landmark perimeter security upgrade.

The lighting schemes were designed and managed by Pakistani integrated security...

PTZ surveillance joysticks manufacturer, CH Products attends ISC West 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The company will highlight the VM Desktop for professional video management

CH Products, the leading manufacturer of PTZ surveillance joysticks, attended ISC West, held March 27-30^th 2012 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. The company highlighted the VM Desktop for...

American Fibertek Inc. features two new video management software releases at ISC West 2012

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Pilot v.5 includes a complete set of management tools to capture and register

Two new software releases that improve video management and control activities are featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISCW. Pilot v.5 Video Management Software delivers advanced system functionality and broader...

SECURITEC Cambodia 2012 Expo to showcase latest security trends

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

At the show will be a range of services for property protection including alarm systems, CCTV and access control

A88 Capital, a promotional and events company is launching the first ever security show in Cambodia, SECURITEC Cambodia 2012 Expo. The event will take place at the largest Exhibition Hall Diamond Island (Koh Pich) Phnom Penh from the 10th - 12th May 2012. As the first international-based security exhibition in Cambodia, participating in...

MOBOTIX to showcase its cameras at the Light+Building 2012 tradeshow

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MOBOTIX will also showcase its S14 FlexMount flexible double hemispheric camera at the Light+Building 2012 show

MOBOTIX will present new cameras as well as their latest accessories at this year’s Light+Building tradeshow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Visitors to stand D40 in Hall 9.0 will be able to experience...

Bosch Security Systems launches new Training Academy microsite for Asia Pacific Region

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The microsite benefits users by providing course information within a single page

Bosch Security Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the new Training Academy microsite for Asia Pacific Region (APR).

With this new initiative, customers can now have access to all of APR Training Academy's individual course profiles, updated Training Calendar, Application form as well as a "Getting to...

Security Management Education Theatre to host free education programme at IFSEC International 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

IFSEC International 2012 will take place between 14-17 May 2012, NEC Birmingham, UK

Understand and protect your business from ever evolving security risks by attending IFSEC International’s brand new education programme this May. Created for security managers and all those responsible for managing the security of their organisation, such as facilities, estate and building managers, as well as property owners themselves, the brand new Security...

Avigilon announces promotion of Bryan Schmode to Executive Vice President of Global Sales

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Schmode will continue to expand his sales team around the world to accelerate Avigilon’s growth

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced the promotion of Bryan Schmode to executive vice president of global sales. Mr. Schmode has been instrumental in building Avigilon’s record-setting sales growth.

Avigilon recently announced its 2011 year-end and fourth quarter results in...

Raytec and Axis Communications to host network camera lighting education programme

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Raytec and Axis will demonstrate how well-designed lighting can transform the quality of night time surveillance footage

Educational Test Night Programme – ‘Lighting for Network Cameras’

Hosted by Axis and Raytec: 20th March Copenhagen, Denmark.

During the dark months, many CCTV surveillance...

SightLogix recognised on ABC World News for its perimeter security solutions

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

ABC News discovered SightLogix while researching proven technologies for airport perimeters

SightLogix, Inc., the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security, was recognised on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. The story, which aired on Friday, March 2, highlighted that 1,300 perimeter intrusions have occurred at US airports since September 11, 2001 and how airports are deploying technology to combat the potential for security breaches. ABC News discovered...

SightLogix announces integration with Geutebruck's video management system

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A SightLogix-Geutebruck system will be demonstrated at ISC West 2012

SightLogix®, the leading intelligent thermal camera supplier for perimeter security applications, announces integration with Geutebruck’s GeViScope video system...

Bosch Security Systems updates Video Client Software for use in small-to-medium size CCTV installations

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Bosch Security Systems recently updated its Video Client Software – a Windows PC application for live viewing and playback of network-connected cameras, supplied with all IP cameras from Bosch. The new version of this software, BVC 1.3, is optimised for use in small-to-medium size CCTV installations and supports up to 16 cameras free of charge. This number can be increased to 128 by purchasing additional licenses. The enhanced software also allows the simultaneous, live viewing of up to 40 Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) channels on two monitors. “With this latest version we have significantly expanded the software’s features – now supporting twice the amount of channels”, says Constant Rutten, Product Manager Digital Recording at Bosch Security Systems.

BVC 1.3 can also display live images and recordings from cameras attached to either the Divar 700 Series or to Recording Station from Bosch (BRS). Furthermore, it...