Surveillance & Security News for August 2010

Samsung will exhibit new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection rangesVisitors to the Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Stand (Number 213 in Hall 2) at this year's Security Essen will have the opportunity to see the latest Samsung security products in the 2010 line-up, including new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection ranges which can be used together to create a total security solution."Security Essen will provide us with a great opportuni...

The new round stand design created by ABUS reflects an all-round view of all the innovations in the security sectorOnce again, ABUS KG, ABUS Security Centre and ABUS Pfaffenhain will be jointly presenting their entire range of mechanical and electronic security technology at the 500 square metres Stand 108 in Hall 1. ABUS is using Security Essen to showcase new convergent products combining mechanics and electronics and to present new alarm and video monitoring solutions for the home and small a...

The clientGas Extremadura Transportista SL is dedicated to transporting piped gas to the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is a subsidiary of the Gas Extremadura Group with its share capital held mainly by local businesses and shareholders. Gas Extremadura Group is responsible for distributing natural gas to 15 cities in the Extremadura region and has 680,000 metres of distribution network supplying 60,000 service points. Gas Extremadura Transportista currently has a network of 92,120 metr...

The programme recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service to end usersHoneywell announced the certification of six dealers to the Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) Dealer Service Certification programme, which recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service in helping their customers reap the benefits of integrated security systems. "We developed the HIS Dealer Service Certification programme because we recognise that success...

Ivan will lead the expansion of SightLogix perimeter intrusion detection systems into EMEA marketsSightLogix®, Inc., the leading supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, announces the appointment of Ivan Arrieta as Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Mr. Arrieta, who brings 25 years of executive management and sales experience throughout the region, will lead the company's continued expansion of SightLogix perimeter intrus...

The IMS Research Report is titled ‘The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment'A new report from IMS Research, ‘The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment', has found budget constrained Russian customers are choosing lower-cost surveillance solutions from local suppliers instead of more costly international brands. However, with the latest data indicating economic recovery in Russia, will the success of local suppliers continue? The th...

Senstar is looking to rationalise its entire surveillance product line, develop and introduce new productsSenstar Corporation announced the appointment of Gord Loney as Vice President of Product Sales. This new position has been created in order to drive the company's product sales globally as it implements a strategy to rationalise its entire product line, develop new technologies and introduce new products.Mr. Loney joined Senstar in 1995 as the Product Sales Manager for Canada, Africa and the...

Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors with frame rates of up to 100 fpsBasler Vision Technologies will present their new generation of extraordinarily light-sensitive IP cameras at the upcoming ASIS tradeshow. The ASIS show is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Centre, USA. Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors and provides frame rates of up to 100 fps, currently making the new Ba...

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is protecting a 4 acre site at Unit Pallets with just 17 cameras.The solution, deployed by Eclipse (IP) Ltd, provides day and night coverage across pallet repair and distribution facility in Grangemouth near Falkirk. Unit Pallets Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of James Jones and Sons Limited, a major Scottish sawmilling co...

WV-NW964 fully functional IP cameras monitoring pitch and seating areasFrom humble beginnings in 1898, Portsmouth Football Club has grown to become a top English side, finishing the 2006-07 season in the top half of the Premier League table. Narrowly missing qualification for the European Cup by just 2 points, they have ensured their place in this year's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Playing at their original Fratton Park ground throughout the club's 110-year history, the stadium has undergon...

Eight Panasonic WV-CW960 colour dome cameras are installed at Earby and Barnoldswick town centreAll town centres throughout the country face the tough task of ensuring security and safety for its residence. Often the needs of one town centre differs greatly from that of another and most larger cities now employ surveillance systems to combat the issues. However, similar issues also affect our rural areas. Crime is equally as disruptive to residents and visitors; we take a look at how the varying...

Synectics' SynergyPro software and Modular Digital Recording System are deployed at the casinosSynectics has been selected to provide their award-winning SynergyPro command and control technology to government owned casinos in Sweden.The Svenska Spel (Swedish Games) organisation operates casinos across Sweden, in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Sundsvall. Each gaming facility has been operational between five and eight years, and employs a legacy surveillance system. Wishing to upgrade the...

The surveillance system involved the deployment of the latest evolution of Synectics' SynergyPro control softwareSituated close to South Africa's east coast, the city of Pietermaritzburg has earned the reputation of being one of the southern hemisphere's foremost cities of culture. Established in 1838, and now home to a population of 230,000 people, it is a dynamically commercial, educational and industrial centre, attracting many companies to relocate to the area; drawn by a quality of life not...

Effective surveillance room technology from Synectics is helping to protect the streets of PeterboroughHome to more than 160,000 residents, in tandem with a £1 billion regeneration of its city centre and its surrounding areas, Peterborough is currently undergoing rapid expansion. Traditionally known for its manufacturing capabilities, the city is also developing an increasing reputation within the service and distribution industries, alongside growing visitor numbers to its historic landma...

Greg draws on his 20 years of executive & leadership experience within the software industryCNL, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Knight as CTO. Greg is a well respected name in the global IT industry, with over twenty years of senior management experience in a range of global enterprises. His primary responsibility is for the CNL technology groups, including development, professional services, customer...

 SNB-5000 fixed camera incorporated with Samsung's WiseNet1 DSP chipsetSamsung has introduced a new range of true day/night ONVIF compliant H.264 HD megapixel cameras with built-in licence-free Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) capability.The SNB-5000 fixed camera, the SND-5080 internal mini dome and the SNV-5080 vandal resistant dome all share a long list of features which allow users to gain maximum benefit from the very latest megapixel camera technology thanks to the incorporation of Sa...

The clear HD camera images are recorded and archived in XProtect Video Management Software from MilestoneMilestone XProtect™, the world's leading open platform IP video management software, is being used to record and archive video of the orca whale called Morgan, while he is at the Dutch ‘Dolfinarium' located in Harderwijk. Secured by Web, a Certified Milestone Partner, has made the innovative solution so the curious public can see live video streaming from an Axis high definition n...

A York Minister Police Officer holding Romad's RSP-100Established in 627AD, York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe. Many thousands of visitors make their way to the Minster every year either to attend one of the three daily services or to enjoy the extremely impressive architecture, as well as learn about its fascinating history.One of the interesting things about York Minster is that it has its own Police Force - one of only two cathedrals in the world to do so. York Mi...

NW Systems Group installed a single high resolution megapixel quality MOBOTIX camera at the boat yardMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV installation which is helping to keep a record of the restoration of the Medway Queen, often called the "Heroine of Dunkirk," which rescued 7000 stranded troops from the beaches. The Medway Queen Preservation Society has diligently worked to restor...

Customer profileKück Automobiles is a one-stop-shop for new and used car sales and service. The company was founded in 1998, and specialises in the import and export of vehicles within the European Union. They pride themselves on finding the best deals from vehicle manufacturers, which allows them to offer exceptional prices to their customers. To meet growing demand, in 2001, Kück Automobiles moved their headquarters to a 3500 square metres industrial site in Düren, Germany ("The...

 Barco received the "Best Lighting Product" award at 2010 Rental and Staging awardVisualisation pioneer Barco is proud to announce that several of its products won awards or were featured in award-winning projects. Kicking off InfoComm 2010, held in June at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas, NV, Barco received an award for "Best Lighting Product" for its Cyberlight 2.0 at the 2010 Rental & Staging Awards. Chris Colpaert, VP of Creative Lighting f...

Hikvision's DS-2CD7153-E, one of the cameras to have undergone integration with SeeTec's surveillance softwareHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced that its mini vandal-proof network dome cameras DS-2CD7153-E and DS-2CD7133-E are now integrated with SeeTec's camera management software - SeeTec 5. Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E is a 2-megapixel, vandal-proof, mini dome camera that delivers excellent video detail, while the DS-2CD713...

At Sonatrach, Entelec and OTN provided solutions from telephony to video surveillanceEntelec's first Algerian project will be a co-operation with OTN Systems and is by order of Sonatrach, the largest oil and gas company in Africa. Entelec is proud to announce that it will deliver licenses, development, project design, management & engineering to monitor 320 OTN network nodes in Algeria. Sonatrach is an Algerian government-owned company formed to exploit the hydrocarbon resources of the...

ADFC will be making use of the Sky-Walker Integration Platform for their surveillance needsAbu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, is growing every nanosecond. Due for completion this year is the Financial Centre, also known as Sowwah Square. This enormous project contains no less than 460,000 square metres of built up area, divided between four office towers, the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, retail space and parking space. Both Entelec as manufacturer and Site Technology as system provider are p...

The report confirmed SeeTec's position as one of the leading vendors of IP Video Management SoftwareThe recently published IMS Research report on "CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2010" has reaffirmed SeeTec's position as one of the leading vendors of IP Video Management Software. In the ‘Software-only Vendors of Open Platform Network Video Management Software (VMS)' category, SeeTec was ranked Number 2 in the EMEA region and is rapidly closing in on the Number 1 position. I...

 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...

The National Archives has installed a total of 58 static cameras and 41 PTZ cameras from Panasonic The National Archives, based in Kew, London, houses 900 years of UK history. From the Doomsday Book to present documents, it has records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to recently created digital files. The National Archive building has recently undergone a change, with the family records centre moving from Islington into its premises to create the largest collection of UK histori...