Surveillance & Security News for August 2010

 New for 2010 is a night-version of the Q24, incorporating a black and white sensor for after-hours surveillanceMOBOTIX, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, announced its intent to expand sales and distribution channels in the U.S. market by growing its base of integrator and reseller partners, introducing new camera functionalities and targeting a broader group of vertical industries including retail, transportation and s...

Mobotix IP cameras withstood wind, rain, snow, salt, and even volcanic ashThe Mobotix surveillance camera that Securitas mounted on top of Valahnukur in collaboration with Mila gets a good picture of the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull glacier, whose clouds of ash have recently closed down airports all over N-Europe. You can watch the eruption on a live webcast here, which now has had over 1.5 million hits."Securitas and Míla began their collaboration somewhat before the erupti...

The town was in need of excellent security, access and intrusion managementVille de Puteaux, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France, is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. It goes without saying this town is in need of some excellent security, access and intrusion management. This is exactly what Entelec will help to achieve, working together with Novadis. The available land area in Puteaux measures 3.19 square kilometre and is inhabited by 44,278 people. This...

Axis will exhibit its entire range of CCTV cameras to be used at Expo 2010 in ShanghaiAxis is proud to be an official sponsor of the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai. With the Spirit of Innovation at focus, Axis network video products help contributes to the overall global expo ‘Better city, Better life' theme. The expo will take place from May 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010. The Expo welcomes 238 participating countries of which 45 will have their own pavilion. Sweden will be located...

Octavian Security's Kavita Oberoi with Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of DenmarkSecurity company, Octavian Security, has announced that it's seeking to build closer CSR partnerships with new and existing clients in support of its chosen charity - the Global Girls Fund. This is the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' (WAGGGS) Centenary Appeal - launched to mark 100 years of International Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Where there is natural synergy with clients and the...

 Second quarter sales of surveillance cameras increased by 91% and incoming orders by 117%Basler Vision Technologies has set an optimum course for future growth during the first half of 2010. In the second quarter of 2010, the camera business segment realised sales of €10.7 million. The revenue from industrial digital cameras and video surveillance cameras increased by 91% (previous year: €5.6 million), marking a new record level. With earnings before interest and taxes in the sec...

The move aims to propel sales growth of surveillance cameras and further increase focus on partnershipsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that all marketing and technical support functions will now be organised under the Vice President of Global Sales, Mark Nazarenus, and all personnel will be located in the company's San Juan Capistrano (CA) headquarters. In addition to centralising the mar...

A draft concept of the ASIS OR maturity model was successful tested by ASIS in preparation for the 2010 World CupASIS International has announced its intent to initiate development of a new American National Standard Organisational Resilience Maturity Model-Phased Implementation, based on the ANSI/ASIS Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems -Requirements with Guidance for Use Standard. ASIS is the pre-eminent organisation for security management prof...

The road shows will focus on specific areas of technology, such as IP cameras, analogue cameras and DVRsSamsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, will take the Samsung Vision 2010 suite of complete video surveillance solutions on the road for the next several months. This series of invitation-only events are aimed at select professional security dealers/installers and will be conducted throughout 22 cities from Boston to L...

  Poorly maintained environments send messages that undesirable behaviour will be tolerated Crime prevention is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can influence where crimes are committed. That's why Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) should be an essential component to the crime prevention strategy of any building or area.  In this article ASSA ABLOY Future Labs ...

The partnership brings iCLASS access control and identity credentials to NFC mobile phonesHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open-standard contactless chip technologies, announced they have extended their long standing partnership to bring market-leading iCLASS access control and identity credentials to Near-Field Communications (NFC) mobile phones. Embedding iCLASS virtual credentials into NFC mobi...

The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the US and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia. The perimeter security market can be described in terms of cabled and non-cabled sensors. Rep...

Hirsch supplies solutions for security management and access control to a large number of U.S. Federal agenciesHirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. confirmed the award of $4 million in orders to supply U.S. Department of Justice agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognised within the second quarter which ended June 30, 2010. Notice of...

The findings are reported in "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition"IMS Research has updated its assessment of the market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment in China in the newly published report "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition". Coming through a disappointing 2009, the China market is expected to exceed 20% revenue growth in 2010 and be the solid core of the recovering global video surveill...

Strategic Operations relies on OnSSI's video management system during an After Action ReviewStrategic Operations, Inc. (ST/OPS) in San Diego is enhancing the effectiveness of their unique tactical military training with OnSSI's IP video software. The company stages military training exercises employing Hollywood-style special effects and actors playing enemy combatants, all captured by 30 cameras set up in a simulated Afghan village. After trainees participate in a complex wartime scenario, Stra...

Aéroports de Paris Group has deployed Verint® Nextiva® Intelligent Edge Devices to enhance the safety of passengers using the new Galerie Parisienne terminal extension at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France. Charles de Gaulle is one of three Paris airports managed by Aéroports de Paris Group. The Galerie Parisienne extension, the largest of its kind in France, can accommodate up to 26 aircraft, including six of the new Airbus 380s, and will enable the...

VideoIQ recorded more than 100 percent sales growth over the same period in 2009VideoIQ®, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced a record first half of 2010 with more than double the revenue of the first half of 2009. VideoIQ also acquired a record number of customers, ending the period with more than three times the customers as the same time a year ago. VideoIQ's growth was fuelled by significant adoption of two new product lines, the iCVR Dome Cameras and iCST family of ca...

  EverFocus are to set up offices in the United KingdomEverFocus Electronics Corporation, a global top 20 professional security equipment manufacturer headquartered and listed in Taiwan, purchased a majority shareholding in UK value added distributor SCT to create the EverFocus UK subsidiary which opens its doors today. EverFocus is in the process of building a global presence and already has offices established on both the west and east coasts of the USA, Japan, India, China and Germa...

Security and the safety of their staff and members is paramount to The GymThe Gym is a rapidly developing chain of venues that offers their customers flexible and accessible gym membership. With 11 sites in major cities across the UK, The Gym is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, providing a modern health club for people on the move. All day, every day, gym members can access the premises using an eight digit PIN code they receive when they join The Gym online. This means that The Gym is co...

Infinova's cameras, DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase securityInfinova announced that over 846 Infinova video surveillance cameras, including high-speed PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras, many with vandal-resistant day/night functionality, plus Infinova's DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase security at 22 airports in India. The Infinova cameras and security equipment are seamlessly i...

Preserving maritime security demands highly capable sensors to ensure situational awareness at any timeIncreasing maritime security and situational awareness in littoral watersSuccessful operation onboard USS FreedomEADS Defence & Security has delivered the second TRS-3D naval radar to Lockheed Martin, a prime contractor for the U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship programme. The radar is due to be integrated on the third of the new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS 3), Fort Worth.The first radar has bee...

Nedap will launch a completely revised graphical user interface for the intuitive and user-friendly operation of AEOSNedap Security Management will attend Security Essen 2010, the World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, which will be held from 5 through 8 October 2010 at the Messe of Essen, Germany. The trade fair unites over 40,000 security experts from 115 countries who are interested in the latest innovative products and services in the field of security and fire prevention from more th...

Location The Maddalena archipelago is a group of islands north-east of Sardinia, off the Emerald Coast, a popular destination for pleasure sailors for its natural beauty and unspoiled emerald waters. Established in 1996, the National Park is strictly protected by environmental heritage laws. The archipelago is famous for the amazing rock carved by the wind. La Maddalena is the main island. The ambitious total IP video system aims to protect the marine and coastal environment of La Ma...

The primary purpose of video analytics technologies is to get more value from existing video surveillance investmentsVideo analytics and other "enabling technologies" can sharply reduce per-camera costs for leading companies, according to a report included in the latest Quarterly Research Update from the Security Industry Association (SIA).Among companies identified as having "best-in-class performance" - as determined by data on security-related incidents, human error and st...

ADT has been using an Environmental Management System written around the ISO-14001 standard for many yearsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announced that it is the first NSI (National Security Inspectorate) NACOSS Gold Company in the UK to be certified by the NSI with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. Following formal third-party assessments during a week of auditing, ADT has achieved recognition for i...

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access controlHoneywell announced that Garden State Fire and Security Alarm Company, Inc. has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Programme, the country's largest independent security dealer network. Garden State is based in Aberdeen, N.J. and is considered one of the state's largest independent alarm companies. Garden State has been in business for more than 40 years. The fire and...

End-users can now enhance their security operations using intelligent digital video solutionsInfinova announced that Infinova dealers and integrators will be able to help their customers, including K-12 and college/university users, retailers and transportation venues, enhance their security operations and improve performance using intelligent digital video solutions with Infinova IP and megapixel cameras running on Video Insight digital video management (VMS) systems. As a result, Infinova deal...

All Axis Security officers on-site are trained to the CCTV SIA licence as standardAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, has been selected to protect and provide concierge services at the old Echo newspaper building in Sunderland. Echo 24 is the redevelopment of the old Sunderland Echo newspaper offices, on the South bank of the River Wear. With curving, art-deco forms the building is clad with 2,200 square metres of acid-etched white reconstru...

The company was adjudged on the basis of its revenue growth, business plan execution, and market leadershipAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, has earned the "Emerging Company of the Year" award from the British Columbia Technical Industry Association (BCTIA) - an award sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The award, which was presented at an awards dinner in Vancouver on June 8th, acknowledges the emerging compan...

HID has the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the marketHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that it surpassed its 100 millionth product shipment of e-government inlays and prelaminates to 28 countries worldwide. With the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the market, HID Global is an innovator and developer in the deployment of two of the most wide-spread technologies for ext...