Surveillance & Security News for December 2009

 SKIDATA's target markets for controlled access have significantly diversified over the yearsSALTO Systems has recently signed a license agreement with SKIDATA AG, for the implementation of their FLEXSPACE RFID technology into SALTO RFID access control products.The development phase of this agreement is now complete, and SALTO is proud to announce that the implementation has been certified by SKIDATA. FLEXSPACE compatible SALTO products are now available.Moreover, thanks to SALTO's "fu...

Basler IP cameras integrate with AVerMedia's leading line of Windows and Linux based DVRs/NVRsBasler Vision Technologies, one of the world's leading machine vision companies, announced recently that they have teamed with AVerMedia® Information, Inc. USA to integrate Basler IP cameras with AVerMedia's leading line of Windows and Linux based DVRs/NVRs. Currently AVerMedia has integrated the whole range of Basler's IP camera models, including the BIP-640c, BIP-1000...

SiPass access control systems help ensure the highest security standards at Atlantis, The PalmIntegrated solutions are ideally suited to the hotel environment.  Security can be integrated within a building management system (BMS) which is able to monitor and control a wide range of elements in the event of an emergency, from the opening of fire doors and smoke extraction vents to the automated activation of video surveillance systems to locate the source of the danger. At Atlantis, The Palm...

VIVOTEK has helped bring Wise County schools to the forefront of IP surveillanceMissionWise County, located near the coal production fields of southwestern Virginia, bills itself as "The Safest Place on Earth". With security being a top priority, the school district needed to make sure that they are well-protected with the selection of an appropriate surveillance system. Considering the unique requirements of each campus and evaluating several vendors, the schools entrusted the crucial...

HID Global's smart cards and brand readers are compatible with McAfee Endpoint EncryptionHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the company's Crescendo® smart cards and OMNIKEY® brand readers have been successfully tested for compatibility with McAfee® Endpoint Encryption. Through its inclusion in the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance™ (SIA), HID Global is recognised among leading security innov...

OnSSI recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis CommunicationsOn-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance and management software, has been recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market. Axis presents the award annually to an application partner that best demonstrates a commi...

Grandstream Networks has expanded its video surveillance portfolio with two new HD/low light SIP camerasGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced the release of two new CMOS IP surveillance cameras, the GXV3601_HD (720P high definition) and GXV3601_LL (low light), that add to the rich functionality and versatility of Grandstream's IP video surveillance portfolio by providing exceptional visual clarity with high de...

  Unclear digital and Network video recorder terminology is perpetrating several myths  SourceSecurity.com's Product Editorial Consultant Jennifer Lines dives into the murky waters of video recording and looks at the advent of both digital and network video recording. What are the options? Why is there so much confusion? Which type should you choose?VCRs, DVRs and NVRs - A brief historyAfter the demise of VCR technology, digital video recording has enjoyed a stea...

 Mobotix AG continued to strengthen its position as global market leader as appraised by  IMS Research studyMobotix AG, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, continued to strengthen its position as global market leader for digital megapixel cameras during the course of 2008, as appraised by the recent study "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment - 2009 Edition" released by the marke...

Hikvision Digital Technology announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office - Hikvision Europe B.V.Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office -- Hikvision Europe B.V. -- in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This branch will enable Hikvision to further cultivate the European security market with an eye on better serving and supporting European customers.Dedicated technical tea...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50, a market survey recognising the top 50 security companies around the world by revenue. Hikvision also ranks at No. 3 in revenue growth with 47.1 percent growth among the top 50 security players. This is the fourth consecutive year for Hikvision t...

  Neil Hollister confirms that remote access to most of a school's  MIS must be protected by 2FATop girls' grammar school, Wycombe High School, has selected BlackShield ID from CRYPTOCard enabling it to provide teaching and non-teaching staff with secure remote access to the school network.The new CRYPTOCard authentication server meets the latest guidelines from Becta - the government agency driving effective and innovative use of ICT in schools - requiring two-factor authenticati...

If it is to ensure fair play for all its guests, the fulfilment of its legal obligations as well as its continued existence as a business, a casino has to provide security in all areas of its operation.  This means providing security behind the scenes as well as front of house: for instance to protect staff who handle large sums in chips or cash, inside and outside business hours, as well as those who deal with guests.  So it is no surprise that continuous, seamless video monitoring is...

The Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analogue/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation. Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Technical Services Manager said: "Glasgow Science Centre has...

Being able to relax at a resort in your free time entails feeling safe. That's why the Spirit Mountain Casino, located in the state of Oregon in the USA, wanted to ensure the quality and reliability of its surveillance system as it started to expand in early 2007.  Network challenge The gaming facility planned to enhance its complex with an array of event/entertainment centres, conference rooms, and administrative offices as well as a youth centre, all of which would encompass more than 1...

When the need arose for Cannons Health Club to ensure a DDA solution for its main entrance doors for its outlet in Northampton, they turned to Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) to provide an access solution that fitted the bill.Two sets of external aluminium doors were automated by the use of Alpro "Swift" automatic door operators, along with all the necessary key switches and accessories to complete the project. The doors open and close upon command and the management of the health centre are...

Concept Smoke Screen has just received a contract to install a number of E+ series smoke generators in three entertainment establishments in Hunstanton. The security fogging systems will be installed to prevent night-time raids on the offices and adult gaming areas, where the jackpots are often substantial. Triggered by the alarm system, the smoke generators quickly produce a dense cloud of non-toxic, no-residue fog.  Initially confrontational, the fog not only catches criminals off-guard,...

Originally built in 1996, the Palacio do Gelo is one of the largest shopping centres in Portugal and in 2006 underwent a complete renovation with sports, health and conference facilities, in addition to the traditional collection of stores. The renovation sought to create a retail hub in the developing area of the country, aimed at increasing the size and the number of services offered by the mall while improving the retail experience for customers. Hundreds of additional staff were employed and...

One of the biggest facilities of this kind in the greater area of Lisbon (Portugal), in Casicais, consists of 12 bowling lanes, 2 floodlit football pitches and 3 Paintball / Gotcha areas. The facility is frequented by about 25,000 visitors per month. The entrances of the buildings are monitored with 7 analogue video cameras. The activities of the 12 display monitors of the bowling lanes are monitored and recorded by the MULTIEYE® Desktop Logger module from the MULTIEYE®-HYBRID recorders...

  Optelecom-NKF,  awarded a contract with the Direction Interdépartementale des Routes d'Ile-de-France (DIRIF)Optelecom-NKF Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTC), a leading global provider of Siqura® IP surveillance solutions, was awarded a contract with the Direction Interdépartementale des Routes d'Ile-de-France (DIRIF) to implement a video surveillance system for acquiring, transmitting, and recording video in 23 tunnels in the Paris area.Directed and financed by the French Min...

  The GeViScope-IP/SE Geutebruck's top selling boxed NVRIn a market where traditional CCTV system manufacturers claim that only they can provide optimum tailor-made solutions because of their specialist security knowledge and experience; and where new IP-video companies counter with the argument that their IT skills are what really counts for the future, how do buyers choose?Many purchasers of enterprise class hardware turn to Geutebruck - a security manufacturer of 40 years standing a...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC receives award for surveillance featuring Overland's SnapServer NASOverland Storage, Inc. recently announced that its esteemed customer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, has received the prestigious IDG InfoWorld 100 award for its high-availability video surveillance solution featuring Overland's scalable SnapServer® 620 network-attached storage (NAS). Each year, the InfoWorld 100 Awards celebrate 100 IT organisations tha...

  BSIA lets support to the nationwide Challenge 21 and Challenge 25 schemesAs licensed premises and the retail sector renew their efforts to combat underage drinking, the British Security Industry Association's Leisure Industry Security Section, which represents door supervision companies, is lending its support to the nationwide Challenge 21 and Challenge 25 schemes. BSIA Leisure Industry Security Section Chairman, Tony Clarke, comments: "Challenge 21 and Challenge 25 scheme...

Avigilon HD surveillance equipment provides infrastructure for MyView Research ProjectAvigilon recently announced that it has made an in-kind contribution of Avigilon HD surveillance system equipment to the University of British Columbia's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Avigilon HD surveillance equipment is being used in the research and development of the MyView research project, a research system for the capture, processing, and playback of video data recorded by multip...

This vehicle security marking and registration system protects millions of vehicles against theft"Just how many vehicles on our roads have a stolen identity?" Despite a recorded downward trend in car crime, 66% reduction between 1995 and 2008, Wendy Rowe, Managing Director of Retainagroup has this year seen a significant rise in the number of calls to the International Security Register (ISR) from police, needing to check the details of a suspicious vehicle.Criminals reason that a vehi...

Axis Communications' network video cameras will play a key role in a comprehensive safe school projectAxis Communications recently announced that its network video cameras will play a key role in a comprehensive safe school project in Portugal. More than 12,000 network cameras will be installed in order to increase security in public schools in a cost-effective way. The installation started in August 2009 and is expected to continue during 2010.The selected network camera models are the AXIS 225...

PROSEC 2010 - Premium trade show of homeland securityPROSEC 2010, is the first congress- exhibition event, held in Greece (Athens, 26- 28 February 2010) for Goods, Products & Services for Law Enforcement and Security Industry Professionals.Along with the main support of Attica's POLICE OFFICERS UNION and significant institutional partners, they aim to cover the great necessity of the specific industry to get in touch with products and services, which will upgrade the infrastructures and...

Visitors to the 2009 Formula One Santander British Grand Prix were protected against the threat of crime by a CCTV system that includes the Dibos DVR recorders and Vipex IP encoders and decoders.The Dibos recorders were specified by West Haddon-based Crimesecure Surveillance Services Ltd, to collate all CCTV images from 16 wireless remote cameras via a local area network (LAN) ­ and monitored on a mobile monitoring centre as well as the local Police authority.This is the second consecutive y...

  Security threats keep the demand for advanced security measures high in different industries Terrorism and other security threats around the world are generating high demand for advanced video security solutions that can help detect threats, and protect lives and assets. Elan Moriah President of Verint Video Intelligence Solutions and Verint Witness Actionable Solutions, explores some of the key technologies and trends that are helping reshape the security industry....

System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new business partner of NedapNedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom AG have announced that they entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Austrian security market.System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new Business Partner of Nedap, the Dutch manufacturer of security management and access control systems. The agreement between both parties is aimed at expanding Nedap's activities in Austria. With...