Surveillance & Security News for December 2013

The HDO204 has four return path receivers in one module and its power consumption is less than 2.5 W per receiver. 230 MHz band width makes the HDO204 fully DOCSIS 3.1 compatible and future-proof. It has an excellent automatic set up function for accurate and errorless return alignment. The packing density is double compared to double receivers, 40 receivers with power back up can be fitted in just 2 U. This enables savings in real estate and cooling costs. High output level eliminates the need...

Sony Electronics continues its commitment to advance the security industry with the launch of 4 new Rapid Dome IP Full HD/ HD security cameras that feature 30x optical zoom and the industry’s, fastest pan speed, highest frame rate, and widest dynamic range. A wide dynamic range is critical to producing true-to-life picture quality and colour in strong backlight conditions, and the W series is able perform on this point by being the world’s first Full HD security camera to feature 13...

VIVOTEK announced the launch of a new series of speed dome network cameras, specifically, the SD8314E, SD8324E, SD8316E, and SD8326E, bolstering its SUPREME series product line. Featuring D1 resolution and 18x/36x optical zoom lens, SD8314E/24E/16E/26E are fully capable of delivering superb image quality. Similar to the new-generation speed dome network camera SD8363E previously launched by VIVOTEK, SD8314E/24E/16E/26E are designed with several advanced features, including the IP66- and NEMA 4X...

VIVOTEK’s network cameras were adopted for outdoor and indoor monitoring Background: strengthening the surveillance, protecting the human resources Iran established the Instructor Training Centre & Technical and Vocational Researches (ITC) in 1974 in Karaj City, Alborz province. In cooperation with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nation Development Plan (UNDP), ITC has provided the biggest and most significant vocational training centre. Boas...

One of the solutions being implemented is Teleste’s CATVisor EMS, which is an element management software programme Since January 2013, Helltec Engineering AG, Teleste’s long-term partner and co-operator in Switzerland, has been working on the technological realisation of the project, taking responsibility for network design and planning as well as for upcoming upgrades, integration and hardware replacements. Based on Helltec’s network infrastructure plan...

ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 and upcoming releases ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October in Shenzhen, China, held in conjunction with the China Public Security Expo 2013. ONVIF member companies who gathered for the meeting heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 as well as on upcoming releases, in...

The achievement coincides with winning Security Guarding Company and ACS Champion of the Year awards Axis Security has achieved the highest SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) score in its history and one of the highest ever attained by a manned guarding company. Its score of 164 out of a theoretical maximum of 174 is attributed to Axis Security’s continued investment in employee training, and the development of a software platform that facilitates improved contract ma...

The ASIS sessions designed especially for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has held its 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2013 at the Conrad Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China. The event gathered 260 senior security professionals from 32 countries which represents a 7.4% increase compared to the 2012 event. The ev...

The partnership marks another step for ACT in the French market ACT is pleased to announce a partnership with Eff-Eff for nationwide sale and distribution of the ACT range in France. Eff-Eff will utilise their established network of resellers to improve the availability of the entire ACT range to a French population of 66 million. Their experienced and professional approach to sales will ensure that ACT's high standards are maintained throughout the sales and distribution proc...

TDSi’s EXgarde PRO integrates with Milestone’s Enterprise and Corporate video management software deliver further synergy TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, will be demonstrating the benefits of integrated access control and IP CCTV solutions at Intersec Dubai 2014. The company’s technical and sales specialists will be available on Stand S2-203C to discuss TDSi products and services with visitors. Alongside their comprehensive range of h...

Ireland West Airport Knock is Ireland’s fourth international airport and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and servicing in excess of 629 000 passengers per year, the Airport is the main international air access gateway for the West, North West and Midland regions of Ireland. The Airport has also experienced rapid development and now serves more than 20 scheduled and charter destination...

Introduction Phuket International Airport is a busy transport hub serving a world-famous tourist attraction. It recently undertook a project to provide better monitoring of the taxiway connecting runways to the terminal and other facilities. Solution Impressed with high resolution and excellent overall picture quality of VIVOTEK's IP8332, the airport awarded Group Security System a contract to install four units at strategic locations on the taxiway and by the boarding gates, along with VIVOT...

In a move designed to further the spread of de-facto standards and standards-based interoperability in the physical security industry and beyond, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Area Control Specification. The PSIA also announced it is making the specification open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA member companies. Area Control 2.0 incorporates the PSIA’s Access Control and...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces two cost-effective additions to its line of video encoders that have been developed to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized surveillance installations. Offering full frame rate video, AXIS M7016 Video Encoder provides an attractive, cost-effective and easy entry to network video, while the flexible AXIS P7216 Video Encoder adds audio and I/O ports and is equipped with a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot for use w...

Napco Commercial 24V addressable, conventional and wireless systems, for fire, burglary or access, now offer speedier setup & installation with new Quick-Start faster programming and reliable UL Commercial Grade Wireless Fire & Burglary Devices installed in a fraction of the time. There’s a new fire-only program menu & standard fire alarm system preset template to build. One can enter the quantity and type of devices—it will be auto-inserted, mapping inputs to outputs &am...

DIGIEVER is delighted to announce the release of new firmware 2.1.0.49. New firmware 2.1.0.49 greatly enhances user experience by providing new user interface design and cross-browser technology. DIGISTOR NVR provides brilliant user interface with same design idea in local display and remote web browser to allow users intuitively operate live view, playback and configuration without learning burden. DIGISTOR NVR optimises playback operation performance and provides various remarkable features...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently introduced a single detector that senses both fire and carbon monoxide (CO) and greatly reduces nuisance alarms. The SK-FIRE-CO Detector minimises parts and labour, equalling big cost reductions. It is also the only non-proprietary, addressable detector of its kind to be made readily available through Security Equipment Distributors nationwide, which ensures competitive pricing and readily available parts. “This detector will satisfy the new CO legislat...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently released the SK-F485C Wire to Fibre Converter, designed to allow new and existing Silent Knight systems to significantly increase wire runs between fire alarm control panels and power supplies, while providing a major boost in surge protection. Being the first wire to fibre converter to be UL listed for a non-proprietary line of fire alarm systems and sold over-the-counter at Security Equipment Wholesalers nationwide, allows Silent Knight to offer the ideal so...

With the introduction of the VIDEOJET decoder 3000 and VIDEOJET decoder 7000 Bosch is extending its decoder family with two new solutions for streaming video from IP cameras in high quality HD onto large flat-screen monitors or monitor walls. While providing various display options, both decoders are designed for operation without the need for an additional PC or software to decode the video signals. They thus support an economical update of video surveillance systems during the transition to I...

The compilation of all information relative to a single product on one page appears to be one of the new site’s best features Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell announces the launch of an all-new FireLite.com Website, created to offer quick access to fire alarm technical documentation, training resources, and tools for system design and business support. The site’s “Social-Lite” section presents visitors with an easy means for connecting with industry gurus...

Napco’s residential and commercial courses focus on new attractive high-tech options for alarm companies Designed to provide dealer/integrators with the knowledge and tools needed to fuel new sales, incorporate more valuable services and add more residential and commercial accounts, free Napco training classes are available in the field with distributors, onsite or online as live webinars or archived video recordings, available 24/7. Each seminar provides an all-around a...

Napco is offering professional training and certification on the SAVI system Napco Security Technologies recently unveiled a new solution for the increasingly urgent problem of securing today’s schools. Since 1996, in the US schools system, 78 shootings have taken place, leaving 270 wounded and taking 306 lives. Only last week in Nevada, more deaths were sadly added to that number. Napco Security Technologies and its family of security-dedicated companies has developed a...

IQeye network cameras improve customer service and enhance overall productivity at EET Europarts IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that EET Europarts relies on a combined IQinVision-Milestone advanced IP video surveillance solution to document all transactions, improve customer service, and enhance overall productivity. With annual sales topping $250 million, EET Europarts is one of the largest distributors of IT produc...

IMM will represent the exacqVision product line in their region, providing pre and post-sale assistance and support Exacq, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced Intermountain Marketing Inc. (IMM) as its new manufacturer’s representative company serving Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. IMM designs and sells video security systems, access control and closed circuit television (CCTV) products. Sin...

Matrox Graphics Inc. and Matrox Video will be sharing stand 11-M66 at ISE 2014 Matrox Graphics Inc. and Matrox Video will be sharing stand 11-M66 at ISE 2014. Matrox Graphics Inc. will demonstrate the cost-effective Matrox Maevex 5100 Series of 1080p60 H.264 encoders/decoders and the field-proven Matrox Mura MPX Series of video wall controller boards. Zero-latency Matrox Avio F125 fibre-optic KVM extenders will also be presented. Matrox Video will showcase the award-winning Mo...

Scotland’s Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Fergus Ewing officially opened the event Delegates from all business backgrounds based in Scotland enjoyed a successful and informative conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 26th November 2013. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomed over 175 delegates, with 20 exhibitors on hand...

The market transition will continue with an increasing proportion of revenues coming from network equipment “The size of South Africa’s network video surveillance equipment market surpassed the analogue market for the first time in 2012” according to Josh Woodhouse, Video Surveillance Analyst at IHS. With a video surveillance equipment market size of approximately $90 million South Africa is the largest country level market in Africa and amongst the most...

CEO of Suprema James Lee received the award from Korea President Geun Hye Park Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, recently announced it has won a Korea’s nation award of ‘Order of Industrial Service Merit’ where a total of 5 economically most-contributing local companies were awarded by the government. Even the top award entitled ‘Silver Tower’ was given to Suprema, which is the best and highest level of recog...

Surveon’s MP cameras, RAID NVR, iSCSI/SAS storage sub-systems and intelligent VMS will be on show at Intersec 2014 Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, recently announced the company will showcase its 3 megapixel 30 FPS solutions at Intersec 2014 from January 19th to 21st in Dubai, UAE. Compare to the standard HD solutions (1920x1080 at 30 FPS), Surveon’s new solutions can bring 1.5-time more details while maintaining at 30 FPS, empowering partners w...

Samsung Techwin’s recently introduced SNF-7010 360° megapixel camera fulfils the industry’s growing demand for wide area surveillance imaging solutions with HD resolution. The SNF-7010 features a 3 megapixel 1080p high definition imaging sensor with a fisheye lens to capture omnidirectional views with up to 120dB Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). The unprecedented WDR allows the SNF-7010 to capture clear images in the varying lighting conditions prevalent in 180° and 360° panoram...