Surveillance & Security News for August 2010

The day will feature the new Dallmeier VideoNetBox transmitter, a compact unit with full functionality and flexibilityVisual Verification and Dallmeier® are holding an Installer Open Day at Visual Verification Headquarters in Cheshire on Thursday 23 September 2010. The day will feature the new Dallmeier® VideoNetBox transmitter, a compact unit with full functionality and flexibility. It has a smaller than usual and highly versatile housing, making it well suited for temporary application...

DM Fusion security installer Crimewatch Systems has rolled-out an advanced, remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV solution - built around Dedicated Micros NetVu Connected CCTV systems and NetVu ObserVer management software - to provide out-of-hours protection against vandalism and criminal attack for 15 widely dispersed sites in Cheshire, England, operated by HW Martin Waste Ltd. The sites secured by Crimewatch Systems - and its associated SSAIB accredited RVRC (Remote Video Response Cent...

Two Ganz ZCDT4312 vandal-resistant dome cameras have been deployed at the MuseumLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has been called in to protect a range of exciting military exhibits at an expanding visitor attraction in the north-east of England. CBC systems including its Ganz C-Allview camera have been installed to help secure the Heugh Gun Battery Museum in Hartlepool, a faithfully restored 19th century coastal defence battery. Heugh Gun Battery's exhibits include over 15 ar...

The IP7361 is a network bullet camera tailor-made for outdoor environments with an auto-iris lens and IR cut filterVIP Casino is a popular chain of premium casinos in Germany. Systems integrator MB-PC developed a solution customised to VIP Casino's surveillance needs at two of its locations in Germany, Oehringen and Bad Friedrichshall in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.A challenging environmentIt goes without saying that an effective surveillance infrastructure is essential for gambli...

The traffic management system uses Synectics SynergyPro software control and Modular Digital Recording SystemA primary objective of Sheffield City Council is ‘to provide a pleasant city environment for residents and visitors alike'. In part, this objective is being met through the creation of an expansive network of bus and tram lanes (and gates - areas permitting bus and tram access only), devised to ensure the free flow of public transportation throughout Sheffield.Initially, Sheffield's...

The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'Infinova recently released a white paper for the benefit of educational institutions. The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'. The authors of the white paper are Mark S. Wilson, Vice President, Marketing, Infinova and Mark S. Bennett, CPP, CSC President, MSB Security Consulting, Inc.A summary of the white paper: There are no more important assets than c...

The Israeli College for Security and Investigations facilityIn a landmark development to enable the youth of India gain leadership positions in the fast growing Private Security Industry and to bring best practices of Security Intelligence and management to the industry and the nation, The International College for Security Studies (ICSS) and Israeli College for Security and Investigations (ICSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for setting up of a Security Training and Intelligence college...

Rene will identify sales opportunities for Samsung's CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Alarm productsSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Rene Reinhardt as Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Rene has worked within the electronic security industry for eight years and was until recently CCTV Product Manager for VTQ Videotronik GmbH where he was also a member of the sales and marketing division for professional wireless systems.Rene will be responsibl...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera domeVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, working with Advanced Automation Systems, Inc. of Tampa Florida, has found a novel and valuable application for its pressurised, high-performance SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera dome. It is being used as a "Beach Cam" in Sarasota, Florida, where its live, 24/7 online video feed is helping to reassure potential tourists that...

Radar Autovision is a compact, vehicle mounted, digital CCTV video systemTraffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - announces that it has delivered a multi-million pound in-vehicle CCTV order to the Romanian Police for 449 of its state-of-the-art Radar Autovision systems. The deal is the largest single order ever fulfilled by the company for its advanced roads policing equipment. This Romanian contract reflects a strong overall export performance by the Oxfordshire-based business, which h...

Iraq SecurExpo 2011 will provide a comprehensive exhibition to meet security sector professionalsIraq's International Security, Safety & Fire Protection Exhibition, organised by TG Expo Consultancy Services Ltd. and Expotim, will be held from 18 to 21 March 2011. As the first and foremost security event of the region, Iraq SecurExpo 2011 brings together the security sector with an integral focus: safety, protection against acts of aggression, the prevention of fire and an...

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

Mission With an annual turnover of 800 million Danish Kronor, IT distributor EET Nordic's logistics centre in Ballerup is a hive of activity requiring optimum control. Every day, thousands of computer products destined for end customers around Europe are transported in and out of the enormous warehouse. In the midst of all the activity it can be difficult to avoid uncertainty and mistakes in connection with individual deliveries. Although it does not happen often, this is always a problem that...

RISCO Group's Remote Site Security Solution was successfully implemented at the antenna sites A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin America in general are usu...

About Collahuasi Mine Collahuasi in the rich Chilean Norte Grande is one of the largest copper resources known anywhere in the world. It sits at an average of 4,400 m above sea level in the Andes, northeast of Chuquicamata, 200 km southeast of Iquique. The environment around Collahuasi is harsh and breathing is difficult in the thin air. Apart from many blizzards and lightening storms, the region also has a number of active volcanoes. There are no trees, signs of animal life are rare and the ne...

A total of 210 IP7131 and TC5330 VIVOTEK network cameras have been installed at the institutionA great financial institution located in São Paulo, Brazil is in the midst of a massive technology upgrade, and decided to complement its security system for data centre access with a surveillance system based on network cameras.The existing security system was designed to encompass even identification by iris recognition, but image monitoring was missing. Observing those needs, Alpha-Digi with...

A total of eight analogue PTZ cameras were installed on the premisesMissionTIMKEN India Ltd. of Bangalore provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments, including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, defence, energy, industrial equipment, health care, heavy industry, machine tools, positioning control, power generation, and rail transport. The company sought a CCTV monitoring system to monitor its entire premises including the...

Reinhard Schweizer, Head of Purchasing (left), accepts the Axis EMEA Reseller Award 2009 for VIDEORVIDEOR held its top position as the most successful distributor of the Axis portfolio for the EMEA area and received the award "Security Partner of the Year 2009" from Axis. The Swedish manufacturer of network video solutions nominates its most successful distributor every two years. VIDEOR accepted the EMEA Reseller Award for the third time in succession. The award ceremony took pla...

The selection tool allows you to choose the correct camera make, model and accessories from Bosch's MIC Series of PTZ camerasBosch Security Systems has launched a new online product selector tool to help consultants, specifiers and installers quickly and simply specify the correct camera make, model and accessories from its popular MIC Series of rugged pan-tilt-zoom cameras. The selection tool begins by asking users to specify their individual application and follows a simple step-by-step p...

The new CCTV Archive Management System (AMS) is an IT-based, database-driven, solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that the innovative Archive Management System (AMS) it has developed is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. A contender in the IT Initiative of the Year category, the AMS meets the pressing need to effectively manage video evidence, and Meta data, as the scale of fixed and mobile CCTV solutions being deployed continues to grow.The new Archive...

Barco's NSL-4601 - the 46" WXGA narrow-bezel LCD for video wall applicationsHCL Security Ltd. - a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, India's premier systems integration company - has chosen Barco to be the visualisation partner in a prestigious project to set up a new C4i (Command, Control, Communication, Computing and Intelligence) centre in Delhi. The project, due to be completed this month, is to provide a highly sophisticated surveillance system for communication with Delhi patrol officers...

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...

VIVOTEK will demo its 2-megapixel cameras, VAST central management software and more at SecutechVIVOTEK will be showcasing its current product line-up at Secutech Vietnam 2010, this year's edition of the key trade show for vendors targeting the rapidly growing Vietnamese market for security and surveillance products and services.Working with local distribution partner ION, VIVOTEK will demo its 2-megapixel cameras, entry-level megapixel/HD solutions, and VAST central management software. ION spo...

RISCO Group's WisDom Wireless Security System was the choice of the Telecom ProviderIntroductionDuring the past decade, many European countries have deregulated their communications sectors. This has brought many new companies into the telecommunications market and fostered previously non-existent competition for customers. The phenomenon has been particularly challenging to the previously government owned telephony providers who were used to operating alone in the market. Today, with typically...

Since 1923, the City of Garland has been providing electric service to its citizens through Garland Power & Light (GP&L), its locally owned and controlled not-for-profit municipal utility. With nearly 68,000 customers, GP&L is the third largest municipal utility in Texas and the 41st largest in the nation.The challengeGP&L needed to enhance  video surveillance protection of its wide-ranging infrastructure and facilities, well beyond the capabilities of the existing analogue...

OnSSI's Ocularis and Feeling Software's OmniPresence 3DOnSSI announced that Feeling Software of Montreal, Canada has been added to the company's list of Verified Technology Partners as OnSSI's first 3D graphic solution provider partner. The designation signifies that Feeling Software's advanced Omnipresence 3D technology is currently operating in a successful integration solution with OnSSI's Ocularis Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform. The Omnipresence 3D integrates a 3D f...

If Alan raises £1,000 for Cancer Research UK, AMG Systems will donate another £1,000Founder and MD of AMG Systems, Dr. Alan Hayes, is joining thousands of swimmers in Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Voted 5th in the top open water swims in the world and sponsored by British Gas, the 2009 event saw more than 6000 enthusiasts plunge into the chilly, but beautiful, lake.Commenting on his motivation to join the 2010 event, Alan says: "I love a challenge and the Great North swim in...

With the tool, attributes like resolution, indoor or outdoor location, and day/night time surveillance can be selectedA new design tool to aid developers and integrators in choosing the right VIVOTEK products for their projects is now available online. Project attributes such as required resolution, indoor or outdoor location, and daytime or night time surveillance can be selected, with the tool automatically selecting the VIVOTEK products that meet the specified criteria. Results are prese...

The bank is using over 1,300 Infinova high-resolution fixed and PTZ dome cameras plus 80 Infinova DVRsInfinova announced that all transactions and activities in each location of the Kuwait Finance House bank are under the surveillance of Infinova indoor/outdoor, infrared, mini dome and PTZ dome cameras. Video is recorded in continuous mode with Infinova high-definition H.264 DVRs. Kuwait Finance House, headquartered in Kuwait City with international operations in Bahrain, Malaysia and Turkey, is...

Products to be exhibited at Secutech include CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, management software and moreOver one hundred exhibitors are taking part in Secutech Vietnam, Vietnam's largest trade fair for security, fire and safety which is taking place from 25 - 27 August 2010 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media company dedicated to the security industry,...