Surveillance & Security News for April 2014

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for surveillance network solution, introduced a new BU-2015 which is a high-level indoor/outdoor network camera which is designed for professional surveillance and security applications. With a 2- megapixel CMOS image sensor, AirLive BU-2015 features 1080P Full HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 FPS. Easy to install, equipped with removable IR-cut filter and IR LEDs make AirLive BU-2015 more suitable in night-time surveillance. E...

Hikvision's DS-2CD2712F-I 1.3MP vari-focal network IR dome camera was installed in the head office Ganesh R. Iyer, Head of Sales & Business Development at ComSec Security Systems Ltd., had a number of significant security hurdles to overcome when designing a CCTV overhaul for Puma Energy's Head Office & Depot facility in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. This Puma Energy facility, consisting of both an office headquarters complex and an oil processing depot, is Tanzania's larg...

VSK Electronics selected Hochiki’s ALG-EN optical smoke sensors to be installed at the bank When VSK Electronics in Belgium were asked to install a fire system into one of the largest banks in the country, it turned to Hochiki Europe’s detection products to complete the project. The bank’s headquarters is housed within a stunning seven story structure which is widely admired for its architectural excellence. The curved outer perimeter of the building ho...

The project will see Servest Security provide unique mobile CCTV solutions, manned guarding, and mobile patrols Facilities management provider Servest Group has been chosen by Balfour Beatty as the security partner for the Plumstead to Abbeywood joint Network Rail and Crossrail project. The two-year project will see Servest Security provide unique mobile CCTV solutions, manned guarding, and mobile patrols to provide comprehensive security coverage to the two-mile route in sou...

The seminar brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology Police from across the country were given the chance to get close to the latest technology used in fighting cash-in-transit crime at a new event organised by crime reduction partnership, Banknote Watch, last week. Attracting over 180 delegates from across 11 police forces, the seminar and exhibition brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology used to trace s...

Rosa Gascueña will lead a discussion on the ease and simplicity of next generation IP surveillance IDIS, the leading provider of networked and HD video surveillance solutions, has announced that its Iberian partner, CCTV CENTER will present IDIS DirectIP™ at its booth at the 5th Security Manager’s Congress in Madrid on 4th April 2014. The congress programme will focus on technology trends and the daily issues and challenges faced by security managers as wel...

A 300-key Traka system was installed on the main site and a 100-key system was installed at a neighbouring site Imperial War Museum (IWM) London has enlisted the help of Traka to implement an automated key management system. IWM exhibits various collections, covering conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present day. The London site is home to the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, as well as other historically imp...

I shot these photos of a room full of video surveillance cameras during my recent tour of Genetec's facilities in Montreal. And the photos don't even show them all. Definitely a lot of cameras, and they're just some of the ones Genetec uses to test and ensure integration with the company's software. How does a company like Genetec, and all the other video management system companies for that matter, integrate all these security cameras into their systems? My visit to Genetec reinforced the ongo...

In today's security market, nothing is really “Made in the USA” – or is it? Most components of security systems today are manufactured in places like China and Korea. Even products that are technically assembled (“made”) in the United States contain many components manufactured overseas. In the global marketplace, does it really matter? Is it fair to characterise goods manufactured overseas as somehow lower in quality? I was thinking about the variables of “M...

Hello, glad to meet you. Welcome to my new column, where I will write about the security marketplace from the viewpoint of a “seasoned veteran.” I won't say “old guy,” but suffice it to say that the lady at the grocery store no longer asks if I qualify for the “senior discount.” Somehow she knows. I should start by assuring you, dear reader, that I am a real person. It seems obvious, but in the days of Siri and other “pretend” people, you can't al...

Gates and fencing can keep visitors to one part of a campus away from other parts of the campus The need for more robust security in schools has been brought to the fore by a series of shooting incidents in schools in the US in the last few years. While such incidents are relatively rare, the threat of untoward incidents in schools is real and too serious to be ignored. This article lists some essential steps for school administrators to respond to potential security issues ca...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently launches a powerful yet easy-to-use release of its video management software with AXIS Camera Station 4.0. AXIS Camera Station 4.0 is a complete video monitoring and recording solution designed to seamlessly match Axis’ extensive range of network cameras and video encoders. The new release, which refines the software in its tenth year and after 50,000 worldwide installations, includes a re-designed interface, i...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announces 10 strong additions to its comprehensive lineup of fixed dome network cameras. Two brand new camera series – AXIS Q35 Series and AXIS P32 Series – and two additional models in the popular AXIS P33 Series offer customers versatile fixed dome options for any surveillance application, from high-end solutions to cost-effective installations. “With this announcement, Axis continues to innovate and expand our product...

SecureUSA announces realignment to meet the growth of its barrier and bollard solutions in the perimeter defense industry SecureUSA®’s product line of environmentally friendly, LEED qualified, all electric barrier and bollard solutions has experienced growing acceptance within the perimeter defense industry. To meet this growth and market acceptance as well as to maintain SecureUSA®’s position in the industry as a leader in technological development and cus...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently introduced the Axis Camera Extension for SketchUp® 3D CAD software providing interactive 3D models of Axis Network Cameras to aid in the planning and design of video surveillance systems. Users can conveniently select and place Axis cameras directly into CAD building plans to visually depict the areas the cameras will cover once installed. The new SketchUp extension from Axis, which is free to download, allows users to see exa...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, launched its second camera in the AXIS P54 Series of uniquely designed outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes with “direct drive” technology meant for wall-mounting. Unlike traditional wall mounts, AXIS P5415-E features a built-in wall bracket, allowing the camera to blend in with a building. The built-in bracket also provides cost-savings by eliminating the need for a separate accessory and makes installation easier and quick...

Keyscan offers the capability to centrally manage the entire access control infrastructure at TotalBank The very nature of banking is based on trust. Trust that the banking institution will protect its customers’ money and their confidential data. For that precise reason bank security is and always has been a top priority for both the banks and their customers. In 2008 TotalBank decided to enhance their physical security controls, and began looking to bolster its physica...

Keyscan's access control system works with existing readers and integrates well with CCTV camera platforms Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. This year UFC will continue to bring us legendary battles, shocking finish...

AVer, a major global provider of presentation/education solutions, security surveillance solutions and video conferencing solutions is introducing AVer’s first speed dome camera, the SD1306 to our collection of IP cameras. This ultra-reliable 1.3 Megapixel IP camera is the perfect complement to AVer’s NVRs and hybrid DVRs offering a truly first-class surveillance solution. AVer’s new speed dome camera comes with a customisable group patrol function allowing users to set up to...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, announced that Axis Camera Families, the collection of 3D camera models for Autodesk® Revit® users, is now available for Autodesk® Seek®, one of the industry’s most widely used building information modeling (BIM) web services. Additionally, Axis has launched an Axis Camera View add-in for Autodesk Revit, giving architects, engineers and security system designers a quick way to create 3D views from the cam...

William J. Lynn III will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016 DRS Technologies announced recently that its chief executive officer, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Defense Industrial Association. Secretary Lynn will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016. The board guides the association’s charter to advocate for cutting-edge technology...

The AXIS M3026-VE features enhanced capacity for video streaming and intelligent video applications Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently presents the vandal-resistant and outdoor-ready AXIS M3026-VE Fixed Dome Network Camera that provides up to 3-megapixel and HDTV 1080p resolution with a 106° horizontal angle of view. AXIS M3026-VE is a discreet and affordably-priced mini dome ideal for areas that require outdoor day and night sur...

AXIS' extended warranty gives system integrators and end-customers protection of their investment in video surveillance Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, strengthens its service portfolio by offering a five-year extended warranty option on network cameras, video encoders and video decoders. In combination with Axis’ high-quality and reliable IP video products, the extended warranty gives system integrators and end-customers greater peace of mind an...