Surveillance & Security News for July 2015

The Office Group has installed transom door closers, bespoke pull handles and locks from Alpro Architectural Hardware Transom door closers, bespoke pull handles and locks from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Henry Wood House, The Office Group’s new flexible work space on Riding House Street, in the heart of London’s West End. The 16-storey property is an historic former BBC building that has been transformed to provide design-led flexible offic...

Dr. Pfau, Germany's leading development company for alarm management software, has integrated Chiron's Alarm over IP receiving platform IRIS Secure Apps in it's LISA application. End-to-end IP connectivity This integration allows ARCs which use the LISA application to realise an end-to-end IP connectivity between the IRIS AoIP receivers and the LISA frontal stations. Thus making the whole system more flexible, scalable, reliable and faster. Also the bi-directional template integration renders...

With SMARTair™, CUNEF facility managers can access rights down to the level of the individual user Access control challenges at CUNEF will be familiar to many educational institutions: how to keep the university site secure, yet still provide flexible, user-friendly access to an ever-shifting roster of staff, students and visitors? For glass doors, emergency doors, teaching rooms and private offices, TESA's SMARTair™ did the job—and without any need for e...

BCDVideo has announced the release of their second-generation of its SMARTcontrol Management Suite. The system-monitoring package comes standard on all of BCDVideo's enterprise access control and video recording platforms. SMARTcontrol 2.0 takes system monitoring to the next level - simply and proactively. Easy troubleshooting SMARTcontrol 2.0 is unlike any system monitoring available. It not only alerts user when something is wrong, but can tell the user what is wrong. SMARTcontrol 2.0 makes...

Nedap, leading specialist in vehicle detection and identification technology, and the German based group Schweers, international provider of tools for professional law enforcement, have announced that Schweers has integrated SENSIT wireless parking sensors to optimise the parking enforcement process. SENSIT, developed by Nedap, consists of wireless parking sensors which detect in real-time whether or not a single parking bay is occupied and how long it has been occupied. The integration with the...

Grundig Security is pleased to announce the inclusion of panomorph technology, from ImmerVision, in its Ultra HD, 6MP Fisheye, day/night camera. The high performance, panoramic camera provides a 360° view, making it ideal for overview applications in retail, garage forecourt, public space, residential and reception areas. ‘ImmerVision Enables’ - Built-in de-warping software Grundig’s panomorph camera offers exceptional image quality, using a 6 MP, CMOS sensor with 360°...

The new location in Bracknel includes a functional customer experience centre in response to continued company growth Spectra Logic, the deep storage experts, recently unveiled their new EMEA corporate headquarters in the UK. The move to a new location in Bracknell, which incorporates a self-contained, fully functional Customer Experience Centre, comes in response to continued company growth. Supports a training centre & Spectra Technology Centre Chief Sales Officer,...

TBS 3DTouchless was seamlessly intergrated into the existing network with various configuration options Bank Sohar, a leading commercial bank in Oman launched in 2007, secures its HQ in Muscat and branches located across Oman. The Bank required the most precise and secure technology available on the market to upgrade the Time & Attendance system for the Bank’s 30 premises and over 500 staff located throughout Oman. The TBS solution answered the highest security req...

Brandon will continue to oversee marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that Keith Brandon has been promoted to the position of Divisional Vice President – Residential Access Solutions (RAS) Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Brandon will continue to oversee all marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business. This includes Kevo™, the first to market Bluet...

Visitors showed interest in TDSi's brand new readers, which have been designed with user feedback Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi highlighted the benefits of its installer partner programme and showcased its latest range of readers and security software to end-user and installers visiting the Norbain North Roadshow, which was held in Bolton on Thursday 2nd July. LeAnne Hill, Distribution Account Manager at TDSi commented, “We were delighted to appear...

Ramakrishna has also been appointed as member of the Board and brings nearly 25 years of experience Pulse Secure, a leading provider of access and mobile security solutions to the enterprise and service providers, announced that Sudhakar Ramakrishna has been appointed CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Previous experience Ramakrishna brings nearly 25 years of industry-related experience that includes product and marketing strategies, business...

As part of the test, a pickpocket was caught ‘live’ on camera on the top deck of the test bus Victoria Square in Birmingham on Thursday 2 July was the setting for a world first as the BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow came to town to see the first trial of a live CCTV video stream direct from public transport, thanks to technology supplied by Thirsk based wireless transmission specialists Vemotion. Making public transport a safer experience The trial was commission...

Texecom has launched its first illuminated external sounder, the Odyssey X3. Advancing on the success of the widely acclaimed Odyssey Series, the Odyssey X3 is a modern interpretation of a classic design and includes a host of new features that should benefit both installers and end users. Innovative graphic insert Noticeably the Odyssey X3 features a new innovative graphic insert intended to provide a more professional branding experience than previous screen-printing techniques. Available di...

Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of specialist power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, has released two new ‘All-in-on’ integrated power supply and access control PCB equipment mounting solutions. Provide simple & reliable installations Specifically designed to provide simple and reliable installations, the new Dantech DA481 and DA482 are secure steel enclosures with PSU and provision for either 2 or 4 (405mm x 400mm x 120mm) Paxton...

According to David Wilkinson ensuring that members are represented throughout standards development is one of the core BSIA functions The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published its Annual Review for 2014-15, revealing that the trade body continues to expand its influence in the development of British and European standards. Member representation on more than 30 BSI committees In the past 12 months, the BSIA has contributed to the development and review of...

TeleEye would like to present the newest addition to their ever expanding product portfolio, the TeleEye VN Series of HD DVRs. These HD DVRs are designed to provide the best performance and greatest system flexibility for different IP video surveillance applications and industry sectors, such as the financial, retail, transportation and government sectors. Excellent Quality Video - Up to 3MP The VN Series, records real-time video data at up to 3 megapixels resolution which means that events ar...

COP’s Gareth Rhodes, James Bentley, and Martin & Donna Butterworth will be discussing analogue, 4K, HDCVI, HD-SDI or IP product ranges Professional trade only CCTV security products distributor COP Security, is inviting installers to stop by and have an informal chat with them on 9th July, 2015, Thursday, at Security TWENTY 15, Gosforth Marriot Hotel, Newcastle. On hand to discuss any aspect of their analogue, 4K, HDCVI, HD-SDI or IP product ranges, COP’s Gare...

Suffering a breach is probably something that companies won’t admit to unless they must As the world has grown more and more interconnected through the Internet and company networks, cybercrime has grown at an alarming rate. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 783 businesses reported IT breaches in 2014, up 27.5 percent from 2013. “There were probably many more, but most go unreported,” says Kim Phan, of council with the Washington, D.C., law offices o...

Wi-Fi, real-time location tracking and security sensors are important elements of IoT solutions The tracking of people, processes and things continues to grow, and that’s good news for systems integrators, who can add these services to their arsenal of offerings and boost their levels of recurring monthly revenue (RMR). Real-time location tracking Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are great ways to not only add security, but ope...

Asahi Net will build and supply a cloud solution based on Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held a Signing Ceremony with Asahi Net at the Danish Embassy in Tokyo on June 23. The gathering of media, security associations, distributors and market research analysts witnessed the signing of the agreement for Asahi Net to become an official Milestone Service Provider Partner. Asahi Net will build...

Mr. Leong brings extensive senior management experience with fast-growing public companies to Avigilon  Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced that Ric Leong has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Avigilon effective July 1, 2015. Mr. Leong will succeed Avigilon’s current CFO Wan Jung, who will continue to serve on the Company’s Bo...

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the new Aquila™ Micro product from Liteye Systems, Inc. as the first commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) thermal payload to receive a “Powered by DRS” product accreditation. Developed in collaboration with Unmanned Experts, Inc., and utilising DRS Technologies’ advanced thermal imaging technology, the Aquila Micro is the first in the new line of thermal imaging UAV payloads from Liteye Systems. The “Powe...

Numera’s mobile platforms provide seniors and those with special needs with personal security Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company and a leader in the residential and commercial security and smart control markets, recently announced it acquired mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) and telehealth business assets from privately held Numera, Inc. Safety and health monitoring services Headquartered in Seattle, Numera creates best-in-class,...

ESA opens the 2015 exhibit show floor with a ribbon cutting ceremony The Electronic Security Association (ESA) wrapped up ESX 2015, June 24 to 26 in Baltimore, Md., drawing integrators, manufacturers and association members from across the country to attend the annual educational, exhibits and networking event. Security integration companies Celebrating its eighth year, the show is jointly owned and sponsored by ESA and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). ESX inclu...

The technological resources from the physical security sector available to prisons dealing with contraband threats are effective For those outside the security industry, the idea of prison contraband rarely extends beyond the old gag of a file inside a cake. In fact, contraband at prisons and other custodial premises is a major challenge: deterring and detecting it occupies many man-hours, and manufacturers devote much R&D activity to the problem. Contrabands in prison T...

The enhanced alliance renders i-Alarmsysteme a key and cross DACH regional IRIS AoIP distributor With the announced 2018 ISDN and PSTN sunset, the demand for the IRIS Alarm over IP products starts to grow exponentially across Germany. To answer this growing demand Chiron Security Communications AG extends its existing and successful relationship with i-Alarmsysteme into Germany. This enhanced alliance renders i-Alarmsysteme a key and cross DACH regional IRIS AoIP distributor....

Suprema, a leader in biometrics and security technology, has announced integration of Axxon Intellect PSIM software with Suprema biometric technology. The seamless integration leverages power of true identity and combines it with an intelligent video analytics platform to provide flexible, convenient and yet highly secure security system. Consolidates diverse hardware in a single software interface The Suprema integration module allows sharing of information about events and alarms between Sup...

Potential deployments of video analytics, or my own preferred term “intelligent scene analysis,” are being worked on by some of the best minds at university campuses across the United Kingdom. Later this year I will visit Kingston University whose Digital Imaging Research Centre is one of the largest computer vision groups in Europe. Violence prevention through analytical intelligence Here, I talk to Prof David Marshall of Cardiff University, who describes work...

For many years, generally speaking, the use of video surveillance has been seen as an extension of an end user customer’s security system. However, recently, we have also heard about how video can help customers more generally, providing benefits that extend beyond security and encompass better operations and management. Easier economic justification is one important aspect of looking more broadly at the benefits of video surveillance to the enterprise as a whole. Better return on investme...

Synology® Inc. announced the release of RS18016xs+ and its expansion unit RX1216sas, with vast expansion capacities, point-in-time data backup for enterprises, and unparalleled performance throughput. “Belonging to the next generation of NAS servers, RS18016xs+ can be extended beyond 1PB of storage capacity while simplifying any backup strategy, making it the perfect choice for businesses in need of a cost-efficient, scalable, and modern storage solution” declared Michael Wang,...