Surveillance & Security News for August 2013

The Bosch Advantage Line VDC-230 indoor dome camera – a compact, modern surveillance camera that offers excellent resolution in variable lighting conditions which means video image quality is not affected even when the lighting conditions change. The camera is easy to install and can be adjusted around three axes. The camera offers four programmable motion detection zones and four programmable privacy zones. Privacy zones and motion detection functions can be set up in the handy camera m...

A result of its strategic focus on key markets, IndigoVision has launched the Southwest Microwave Integration Module delivering a video security solution like no other for the Transport and Petrochemical markets. Enabling seamless communication between IndigoVision’s Control Center management software and Southwest Microwave’s INTREPID perimeter detection system, it is now easier than ever for highly intelligent remote site monitoring to be completely integrated with alarm and video...

Raytec’s award winning family of VARIO illuminators is now complete with its own top range of dedicated power supply units. Designed to correctly power all VARIO illuminators including VARIO IP, the power supplies provide a range of advanced features and the easiest, quickest and safest wiring and installation platform. As a full product family, there is a PSU to power any VARIO illuminator; purpose designed to work together as a high performance system. VARIO PSUs provide the option to r...

Cassidian is participating in the European R&D project named CarCoDe (car-to-Car Content Delivery) aimed at developing a platform for “smart car-to-car content”. The primary objective is to create a system-independent automotive software platform enabling the exchange of real-time automotive information (e.g. the water reserve status of fire engines, fleet planning information for taxis or car sharing companies, maintenance diagnostics for public transport, etc.). Cassidian is wo...

VIVOTEK recently announced the completion of its iViewer app update for the iOS platform. Aimed at bringing a more intuitive and friendly user experience to its valued customers worldwide, VIVOTEK has redesigned the user interface and adjusted several features of the iViewer app, enhancing the viewing quality and enabling smoother video accessibility. iViewer, designed for live streaming video from hundreds of cameras managed by VIVOTEK’s professional central management software VAST, vid...

MOBOTIX AG launches the new camera platform, M15. A platform which is based on the new MOBOTIX 5 Megapixel Technology, it offers two exchangeable sensor modules and further builds on MOBOTIX ‘innovative camera platform concept. “The M15 offers the latest in MOBOTIX ‘camera system technology and follows a proud tradition that we have started over 13 years ago with the M1 and have continued with the M10 and M12,” says Dr. Ralf Hinkel, founder and CEO of MOBOTIX AG. “...

Sentry360 will focus on the manufacturing and distribution of their products in EMEA markets Sentry360, one of the fastest growing megapixel surveillance camera developers, is announcing their international expansion to venture new partnerships and expand their brand to the EMEA market. This undertaking, ensuring several new distribution and integration partners, is beginning in Dubai and Istanbul, Turkey. With both sales and technical support staff under his leadership,...

The group is now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS) The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for compani...

CEM AC2000 SE offers access control, alarm processing, photo badging and power management CEM Systems, from Tyco Security Products, recently announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria has selected the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control and security management system to secure many of its premises across Nigeria. The systems have been supplied by CEM Approved Reseller Pentagon Distribution. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is charged by the Federal Republic of Ni...

Those studying for the Ceritficate in Security Management will benefit from this centralised facility The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, has announced the introduction of The Knowledge Centre, a pioneering new online resource that enables its members to access a wide range of information on a variety of industry based subjects. The brainchild of The Security Institute’s new Research Directorate, it has been created so tha...

IndigoVision's video management software reduced investigation time through its advanced video search Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, the world’s third largest quick serve hamburger chain, has deployed IndigoVision’s IP video security solution helping implement human resources policies, carry out staff training and dramatically increase security investigation efficiency in their New Zealand locations. The biggest challenge faced by Wendy’s was hu...

The integration allows exacqVision servers to connect when the Prism Skylabs software is installed Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced a new integration with Prism Skylabs. This integration gives exacqVision customers a turnkey solution to more effectively manage their business, including: Real-time access to enhanced and privacy-protected images that can be viewed on a p...

Background Coficab is one of the world’s largest players in automotive cables and wires, with a market share of over 13% globally and approximately 30% in Europe. The company counts many of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands among its clients—including BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Fiat, Renault, and VW. It maintains state-of-the-art production facilities in numerous countries, and among these is Coficab Eastern Europe SRL, its manufacturing subsidiary located in Arad, Ro...

Corps' software allows its operatives to clearly identify any issues and take appropriate action at farms Corps Security has announced that it has formed a new working partnership with leading Spanish integration specialist, Microsegur, which has already seen the two companies combine their skills to protect a series of solar farms across the UK. As part of this new alliance the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC) will provide off-site surveillance for Microsegur’s growing...

The award builds on AJAR-tec being accredited as a Milestone Platinum Partner AJAR-tec is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Milestone Systems Partner of the Year in the Central UK region. Technical Director Joe Duchscherer said, "Milestone plays an vitally important part in many of our IPCCTV installations and so we are delighted to be awarded Partner of the Year in recognition of our use of the software. This builds on AJAR-tec being accredited as a Milestone P...

Axxonsoft's South Africa team demonstrated Axxon Next for integrators, distributors and suppliers Axxonsoft has expanded its activities on the African continent with a series of presentations and demonstrations in major cities across South Africa. The Axxonsoft South Africa team visited Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban presenting to over 120 integrators, distributors and other suppliers of electronic security equipment. This was carried out with the support of Axxonsoft's...

300 doors have been equipped with ASSA dp 4400 high-security cylinders Stadiums with areas that must occasionally be closed to the public pose security problems that require complex solutions. At Helsingborg Arena, ASSA met this challenge by supplying cylinders, lock housings, handles, accessories and automatic doors. Since it opened in November 2012, the arena has become the main venue for indoor sports in Helsingborg in the south of Sweden. It is open to the public from...

Taylor has been chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section Technical Committee since February 2004 Eaton’s Cooper Security business is pleased to announce that Stewart Taylor has been awarded the Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Standards by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Now in its 15th year, the 2013 awards ceremony honoured industry professionals, including Taylor, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the BSIA’s exclusive annu...

Johnson Controls Metasys building management system has been installed in the facility Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals. The company’s products and materials are applied in the pulp and paper, water treatment, leather, coatings and plastics, wood and agriculture industries. At its corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, Buckman called on Johnson Controls, Inc. to maintain its existing building automation sys...

  P2000 provides graphical representation of alarms on floor plans enabling to be managed by trained personnel The Louisiana Office of State Buildings’ (OSB) mission is to provide for the operations and maintenance, safety and security at all facilities under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. Johnson Controls has been working together with the OSB for more than 15 years to help fulfill that mission. The result is improved sec...

Previously Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Karen Bomba to President and CEO, effective immediately. Bomba brings more than a decade of executive experience leading Safran companies to the role. Most recently, Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company. Bomba also s...

When it comes to outdoor motion detection, it takes a lot of confidence to offer a money back guarantee on the promise of no false alarms. But that’s exactly what one Visonic installer in The Netherlands did in order to convince a top pigeon breeder to use Visonic TOWER-20AM MCW detectors to protect his prize birds. Throughout the almost two years since the Visonic detectors were installed outside the pigeon cages, the entire PowerMaxPro supervised system has remained false-alarm free. An...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed its integration of IPSecurityCenter PSIM with FFT CAMS (Central Alarms Monitoring System) as part of the security program for a major US refinery. Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) is a world leader in fibre optic perimeter security and perimeter intrusion detection for the Airport, Government, Military, Defense, Oil and Gas industries, as well as to a broad range...

The free one-day event will be held at the Dallas Addison Marriott located at 4901 Dallas Parkway TRI-ED is pleased to continue its comprehensive Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars for the TRI-ED Roadshow coming to Dallas on Thursday, September 12th. This free one-day event will be held at the Dallas Addison Marriott located at 4901 Dallas Parkway. The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration a...

Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc., a global leader in identity solutions and wireless security systems, announced that its TWIC Reader Plus Models IM2610 and IM2620 have become the first mobile readers of TWIC cards to be approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  James Orgill, TSA’s TWIC Qualified Technology List (QTL) Program Manager, stated Friday in a letter to Intellicheck Mobilisa that “[your products] successfully completed each of the 140 QTL scenarios and...

The new headquarters building of Taiwan Life Insurance, one of the top insurers in Taiwan, was complete in late 2012. Sit in the heart of the busy commercial district on Zhongshan North Road, Taipei City, the 12-storey, stone-facade building with the elegant interior design is a modern architecture engineered to meet the most stringent standards in engineering, green sustainability, and safety. Looking to house thousands of staff employees while integrating corporate resources all under one roo...

BadgePass Visitor Manager was implemented to allow for easy registering and tracking of visitors Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan has been a customer of Richardson Business Solutions for over 12 years. The casino has long been using traditional player’s club card personalisation equipment and peripherals, including BadgePass SmartReg enrollment software. During an annual review meeting, Richardson inquired about the current access control system at the ca...

Brivo's new facility features demonstration rooms, multiple conference rooms, and technology testing labs Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that it has completed the move into its new 14,200 square-foot headquarters, located in Bethesda, Maryland. After many months of working with its architects and builder, Brivo has arrived in a new space that reflects both the company’s roots and its future. What makes this ne...

The Johnson Controls security package features the Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to proceed wi...

Johnson Controls provided guidance and support for the project team, using Green Compass, a software application tool and services Parrish Medical Center (PMC), a state of Florida tax district entity, operates as a not-for-profit hospital serving North Brevard County, Florida, since 1958. PMC, based in Titusville, has continuously expanded its services and facilities to meet the needs of a growing community. Building for sustainability is a natural extension of Parrish Medica...