Surveillance & Security News for January 2016

Interislander travels the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. The 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourist experiences. The service operates three ships, carrying passengers, their vehicles, rail and commercial freight: Arahura, Aratere, and Kaitaki. All offer the freedom and ease of exploring New Zealand by road. Taking a vehicle on an Interislander ferry is...

Dillingham is a busy coastal community located on Alaska's Bristol Bay. With a population of 2,300, the “Sockeye Salmon Capital” is best known for the abundance of salmon and its commercial fishing industry. From May to August each year, between 5,000 and 8,000 fishermen and tourists arrive in Dillingham to work the summer fishing season. Additional security concerns The large transient population in Dillingham during the summer also creates additional security concerns for the cit...

LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas, based in Bulgaria, is the largest oil refinery in Southeastern Europe, processing 9.5 million ton of crude oil per year. The Lukoil oil production sites are vital to the Bulgarian economy, but also present a significant risk. To make sure its critical infrastructure is protected against unwanted intruders, the company called upon FLIR Systems for a fail-proof perimeter security solution centred around thermal imaging cameras. “Lukoil Neftochim Burgas is a strategi...

Customers are looking for more than simple plug-and-play cameras. They wantgood, high-definition cameras to protect their driveways, garages & shops Surveillance and CCTV applications are poised for continued growth in 2016 and beyond as security dealers and their end-user customers turn to video technology for physical security, loss prevention and gathering data and intelligence to assist business management and operations. Overall, the CCTV industry is benefitting from...

TV cameras don’t work at night, and night is when users need cameras the most. Police officials in Newport Beach, California found this out and came to FLIR for the solution. One of the most exclusive communities in the country, Newport Beach is home to movie stars, industrialists and entrepreneurs. Befitting its exclusivity, the beach closes to the public each night. Once the sun goes down, however, groups of young people flock to the beach, creating disturbances and disrupting the citiz...

  South Africa's Garden Route is world famous. It is a popular and scenic stretch of the southern coast of South Africa. It includes towns such as Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley. The area is renowned for its magnificent mountains, indigenous forests, lakes, lagoons and rivers. It is along the Garden Route, in Heroldsbay that the spectacular Oubaai Golf Resort is situated. Recently, The Oubaai Homeowners Association, as part of...

The CLIQ Remote system allows only those with the necessary authority to obtain access to private areas Festival Place shopping centre has been provided with a CLIQ™ Remote system, by High Security Locking Ltd and ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Protecting site critical doors Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Festival Place houses over 170 shops, as well as restaurants and bars. The centre is 102,0...

Ian Davey commenced the role on the 4th January and will be responsible for developing new business Mayflex the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has appointed a new sales director. Ian Davey commenced the role on the 4th January and will be responsible for the development of strategic new business, the development of sales, relationships with customers and vendors and profitability along with heading up a team of external and internal senior team managers and field sales...

The report forecasts strong growth for security doors and booths until 2019 A recent IHS report on the pedestrian security entrance market for the period of 2012 to 2014 established Boon Edam as the market leader by a considerably wide margin in the Americas. The winning category covers “Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment” and includes all types of security doors, turnstiles, and gates. Strong gains in share The report displays an increase of essentially 7% fo...

The partnership broadens the availability of VIVOTEK’s IP surveillance solutions throughout South Africa VIVOTEK proudly announces its partnership with Rectron South Africa. Well known throughout South Africa as a leading distributor of ICT and Consumer Electronics, Rectron South Africa joins VIVOTEK’s current partner channel MiRO distribution, which has proven track record of supplying scalable wireless, networking, VoIP and IP video products to service the market...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and manufacturer of industrial device networking and communication product solutions for harsh environments and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMP-1204G-SFP series. Antaira’s LMP-1204G-SFP series has been designed to fulfill outdoor industrial application environments. Some applications where the LMP-1204G-SFP switch works well includes: high density traffic control equipment...

The universe of biometric authentication applications is expanding rapidly invertical markets such as healthcare and retail Once used mostly to secure high-value government facilities, biometrics are now a basic tool used in a variety of vertical markets. This article will look at some of those opportunities. For healthcare organisations, for example, biometric authentication is being used for secure medical dispensing to streamline workflow and control drug diversion, and f...

Sports stadiums and leagues are constantly pushing for higher security standards & best practices to strengthen venues that may be perceived as "soft targets" Terrorism threats have focused the attention of sports security professionals like Paul Turner, Director of Event Operations & Security for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on how to more effectively screen guests and ensure that fans and athletes are kept safe. It has made the sobering reality that stad...

A new Matrox product will be unveiled at ISE 2016 that will power a 3x3 video wall At ISE 2016, Matrox® Graphics Inc. will feature of series of interactive demonstrations designed to show integrators and developers the power and flexibility of Matrox products for digital signage, control rooms and AV-over-IP applications. Digital signage A new Matrox product will be unveiled at ISE 2016 that will power a 3x3 video wall, making it ideal for signage installations in retail...

Tyco Security Products introduces the new Illustra Essentials mini-dome and bullet IP cameras. These low-cost cameras provide a high definition video solution. A wider field of view Available in 1 and 2 megapixel outdoor mini-dome and bullet varifocal models, the new Illustra Essentials IP cameras offer users a wider field of view. These cameras utilise a 2.8-12mm varifocal lens. Beyond the field of view, the Illustra Essentials varifocal cameras have true day/night IR illumination to capture...

ISONAS empowers security integrators to successfully implement Pure IP access control technology ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the ISONAS Certified Integrator Programme and free online training. ISONAS is empowering security integrators nationwide to successfully implement Pure IP Access Control technology and provide a better experience for customers with a faster installation process. Certified integrator...

MPD has deployed hundreds of analogue and IP cameras and dozens of recorders from Hikvision to keep the city safe Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products, has teamed up with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to protect the residents of Memphis. Using a variety of security solutions to prevent and reduce crime, since 2007 MPD has deployed hundreds of analogue and IP cameras and dozens of recorders from Hikvision to...

The combined company will be known as Johnson Controls plc and it forecasts revenues of $32 billion in 2016 Johnson Controls and Tyco International announced this week plans to merge, with the deal expected to close at the end of 2016. The deal is still subject to approvals by regulators and shareholders. The combined company will be known as Johnson Controls plc and it forecasts revenues of $32 billion in 2016. Johnson Controls is a large industrial company with 130,000 empl...

As part of the agreement, EET Europarts will distribute the entire Genetec portfolio of IP-based products Manufacturer of unified IP-based security solutions Genetec has signed a distribution agreement with EET Europarts for the Nordic countries.    Broaden market reach As part of the agreement, EET Europarts will distribute the entire Genetec™ portfolio of IP-based VMS, Access Control, ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition), and cloud-based security...

Dahua safe city security solution enabled Boa Vista to implement real-time monitoring and recording Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, provided safe city security solution for Boa Vista in Brazil. Customer Boa Vista (Portuguese meaning “good view” or “nice sight”) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the RiverBranco, the city l...

The site revamp is part of the GJD rebrand and is packed with extensive content & has an intuitive look and feel GJD, a leading British manufacturer of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators has recently announced the launch of its new redesigned website: www.gjd.co.uk. The new website has been designed to provide visitors with a user-friendly experience. The site revamp is part of the GJD rebrand and is packed with extensive content as well as a new...

Martyn is a believer in cloud-basedsecurity, and is excited to representMorphean in the European market Martyn Ryder has joined Morphean after 10 years with STANLEY Security most recently heading up their Products and Solutions across 14 Europe countries post their acquisition of Niscayah. Martyn comes with a wealth of experience of European security market, having brought several cloud offerings to market in both Europe and North America. Martyn has joined Morphean as...

The accreditation confirms NG Bailey has received training in Milestone’s XProtect VMS NG Bailey’s IT Services division has achieved Platinum Partner status with global industry leader in open platform IP video management software, Milestone Systems. Recognising ongoing partnership The accreditation confirms that NG Bailey has received practical training in Milestone's XProtect video management software (VMS), an open platform which enables integration of the wid...

ASSA ABLOY UK has launched a new range of finishes for its closer covers that can be tailored to suit specific project requirements. Aesthetic appeal The new door closer covers are available in a variety of finishes including stainless steel, polished stainless steel, brass and bronze and can be customised with a company’s branding, with a small additional cost. The covers can be used in conjunction with ASSA ABLOY’s full range of variable rack and pinion and cam action door close...

DirectIP moves beyond auto-discovery to full auto-configuration and true plug-and-play capability The DirectIP™ surveillance platform from IDIS was awarded highest honours at the first Korea High-Tech Safety Industry Product & Technology Awards, in recognition of DirectIP’s contributions to solving the difficult problems, compatibility challenges, and connectivity issues facing the network surveillance market. The awards, administered by the Korea High-Tech Saf...

 Middle East sales were strong, butmarkets in Asia, South America &Eastern Europe were challenging Details from the fourth quarter 2015 Net sales increased by 17 percent during the fourth quarter to SEK 1,758 M (1,504). Net sales increased by 7 percent in local currencies Operating profit increased to SEK 231 M (199), which corresponds to an operating margin of 13.1 percent (13.2) Profit after tax amounted to SEK 176 M (156) Earnings per share amounted to S...

The customer Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state, serving more than 10,000 students enrolled in 60 degree and certificate programmes. With a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning, NHCC offers an exceptional student experience at one of the safest campuses in the country. NHCC’s all-inclusive public safety programme includes regular foot and vehicle patrol, set bu...

The award provides reassurance that the MicroGuard is effective in assisting lone workers & those at risk in an emergency Guardian24 - the leading lone worker protection solution for the UK and Ireland, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation for its exclusive MicroGuard personal safety device. Meets stringent 'Secured by Design' specifications The MicroGuard has met the extremely stringent specifications set by Secured by Desi...

The Perimeter Protection fair focuses on the safety of open spaces and outdoor facilities From the 12th to the 14th of January, 2016, Perimeter Protection took place for the fourth time in Nuremberg, Germany. This year, like the previous years, more than 2,000 security experts and officers used the opportunity to inform themselves about the latest developments around perimeter protection, fencing and building security. The fair exclusively focuses on the safety of open spa...

Experienced and qualified coaches address customer-specific techniques and applications LTV offers its trade partners a comprehensive and practical training opportunity on all kinds of subjects, e.g. general principles of video surveillance, application fields as well as the installation and commissioning, network technology or product/sales training of LTV video management software, recorders and cameras. Exchanging Video Techniques & Experience The LTV training tea...