Surveillance & Security News for December 2009

 Vidhan Sabha government building in Uttar Pradesh, India deploys March Networks' productsMarch Networks®,  a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the company's VideoSphere® Video Management System (VMS) and IP cameras have been selected to enhance surveillance throughout the Vidhan Sabha government building in Uttar Pradesh, India. The video surveillance solution is part of comprehensive security management system for the five building complex...

NICE will now secure a total of 56 correctional facilities for one of world's largest prison systemsNICE Systems has received follow-on orders from a large-scale US corrections operation for its NiceVision IP-capable video surveillance solution. NICE received the NiceVision orders for four additional sites of a large-scale US corrections operation. Including these sites, NICE security solutions will now be deployed in a total of 56 of the operation's corrections sites around the country. The sta...

Counter Terror Expo will take centre stage at London Olympia, 14-15 April 2010Counter Terror Expo, the pre-eminent specialist conference and exhibition dedicated to addressing the continuing worldwide threat from terrorism, will take centre stage at London Olympia, 14-15 April 2010. The event, now in its second successful year, brings together leading experts and professionals in the world of terrorism and counter-terrorism, to debate the threats faced and identify appropriate methodologies to n...

ADI Global Distribution signed an agreement with Pelco to distribute its IP product portfolio in EMEAADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, has signed a supplier agreement with Pelco to distribute its IP product portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Pelco is a worldwide leader in video security with first-class products in both the analogue and IP range. The Pelco portfolio offers discreet camera domes and enclosures, video mat...

Axis Security merges with Temple Security Axis Security and Temple Security have formally merged under one brand - Axis Security - a new group that benefits from the best of both companies according to Managing Director Jonathan Levine.During the coming months, there will be some changes but primarily around branding as Jonathan explains: "Customers will see, for example, some subtle changes to our uniforms, stationery, log books etc., as well as signage in our nine regional branches,"...

Paul Ramsay, BSIA Export Council Section Chairman, welcomes Mojisola FayokunThe British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council welcomed Mojisola Fayokun, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Nigeria's trade development manager, to their section meeting yesterday to discuss security opportunities in the country.In an excellent presentation, Mojisola outlined the various opportunities available for the UK security industry in Nigeria, ranging from the financial and construction industry...

Full Range of FLIR Thermal Imaging Products now available from VIDEOR in the UK The added value multibrand distributor  Videor has been marketing FLIR thermal imaging cameras on the UK market. Phil Wilkinson, Videor UK General Manager: "We are proud to offer the full range of thermal imaging products from the world's leader in the infrared technology segment. Videor customers now benefit from FLIR's 50 years of experience in the development and production of inf...

VIDEOR is expanding its range with the NVRmini, a Linux-based network video recorder manufactured by NUUOVIDEOR is expanding its range with the NVRmini, a Linux-based network video recorder manufactured by NUUO. The compact system, which is available in 4, 8 or 16-channel versions, stands out thanks to its high level of performance and reliability. It can manage up to 16 IP cameras, which are detected at the touch of a button by the "camera auto detect" function. An intelligent search...

Emizon appoints Hollie Wagstaff as Sales Manager for the MidlandsEmizon, the advanced IP monitoring service, is expanding its sales team with the appointment of Hollie Wagstaff as Sales Manager for the Midlands.  Hollie joins from Risco where she was part of the the New Business Development team.  In her new role Hollie will be working to support installers take advantage of the benefits that IP monitoring brings, both in terms of enhanced security and service for customers, and increa...

CRYPTO-MAS received Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year category The value of bringing the Software-as-a-Service concept to the world of password protection has been underlined with CRYPTOCard's latest success at the UK IT Industry Awards 2009, co-sponsored by the British Computer Society. CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-MAS Passwords-as-a-Service two-factor authentication (2FA) solution was awarded the Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year...

QED have recently announced a deal with Bendex to supply its full range of Cable Management productsQED, national distributor of security consumables and equipment have recently announced a deal with Bendex to supply its full range of Cable Management products. Bendex is part of the C&C Marshall Group and have been experts in cable management since their formation in 1984.Ian Smith, QED's Sales Director commented: "We were looking for a high quality range of cable management products to...

Moneybookers CRYPTO-Shield to provide its customers with the highest levels of secure network accessLeading global e-banking business, Moneybookers has selected CRYPTO-Shield, the two-factor authentication (2FA) solution from CRYPTOCard to provide its customers with the highest levels of secure network access.Moneybookers is an e-commerce business that allows payments and money transfers to be made securely and cost-effectively via the Internet. "As a highly competitive and trusted banking...

A recent security upgrade now provides 24/7 CCTV image site coverage at Halliwell Business ParkBolton's Halliwell Business Park is located on the site of an original mill with a "footprint" of some 5 acres. Security was originally provided by a team of men patrolling the site on foot from 7:00pm to 7:00am, a costly procedure and one prone to penetration by thieves and vandals no matter how enthusiastic and vigilant the guards.A recent security upgrade now provides 24/7 CCTV image site...

Avaya has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor employees and visitorsChallengeTo secure the perimeter of its corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Avaya has deployed the Avigilon High Definition (HD) surveillance system to monitor employees and visitors as they enter and exit the parking lots while maintaining an open and welcoming atmosphere.SolutionAvaya installed 15 Avigilon five megapixel cameras, which are mounted strategically around the...

 Polish yacht manufacturer Delphia Yachts installs Bosch Security Systems flush-mount and Smoke DetectorsThanks to their strength and resilience, polyester-glass and epoxide-glass laminates have become extremely popular with yacht manufacturers. Working with these materials, however, presents a challenge - specifically a risk of fire due to the presence of inflammable solvents such as acetone combined with a dusty environment that can cause problems for fire detection systems. To meet...

CDC Point S.p.A chose VIVOTEK PT3122 pan/tilt network cameras to secure Cash & Carry chain stores MissionCDC Point S.p.A, the second largest IT distributor in Italy, owns 34 Cash & Carry chain stores across the nation. Through these convenient Cash & Carry points, CDC's resellers are able to obtain the items they need immediately at each location. Originally, the stores were installed with analogue cameras for security and management purposes, however, in pursuit of higher management...

High-security finance building installs a new state-of-the art access control system based on LEGIC advantHigh-security finance building installs a new state-of-the art access control system based on LEGIC advant. The LEGIC partner Vitlon Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd and other technology providers supply the reader and system components.The Bank of East Asia Finance Building is located in the financial heart of Lujiazui in Shanghai. The building covers an area of 8128 m2 with a total construct...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., announced the establishment of a Russian joint venture -- ZAO HikvisionHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, recently announced the establishment of a Russian joint venture -- ZAO Hikvision -- in St.Petersburg. This is the second joint venture established by Hikvision, following Prama Hikvision in India, to strengthen the local touch.ZAO Hikvision's new general manager, Anton Kurako, brings a w...

In November 2009 Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom in ViennaIn November 2009, Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom on the edge of Vienna. Managed by Helmut Matzner, Geutebruck area manager for Austria and chairman of the video working party in the Austrian security association (VSÖ), the new facilities are primarily intended for the benefit of the Austrian market but will also provide a venue for training and sales presentations for Eastern European customers. Besides...

"With only 10 days to print the tickets before we had to start selling them, we were impressed with the excellent re-transfer printing quality and efficiency of the robust Fargo printers: An average of printing two cards with all the security features in just three minutes," customer said.With the escalating attendance and press coverage of the 2008 Miss Universe competition in Vietnam, and the expected attendance of more than 18,000 spectators, the organization's top priority was to i...