Surveillance & Security News for July 2015

Under the agreement, Pro-Vision will remain sponsors of the North Stand at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow stadium Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, a national distributor of branded CCTV and Access Control equipment, are pleased to announce that they are to continue their sponsorship agreement with Shrewsbury Town Football Club. Under the renewed agreement Pro-Vision will remain sponsors of the North Stand at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow stadium as the te...

The deputy commissioner spoke about trends and budgeting to MBA students at Cass Business School One of the main challenges for senior officers in London’s Metropolitan Police Service is to develop policing techniques that reflect changing demographics. The main demands on an officer’s time are complex cases, often involving child protection and requiring interaction with other organisations such as health services. Missing persons' cases can now be extremely compl...

Today, a number of school districts are saying no to these kinds of realistic active shooter drills In the wake of the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999 — 16 years ago — and the school shootings that have followed, we have struggled to figure out how to keep students and teachers safe during such an attack. Protective measures An approach to the problem that has grown controversial is armed assailant or active shooter drills. Six states including Arkansa...

My first impression on visiting HID Global’s headquarters in Austin, Texas, was a profusion of light. Plenty of Texas sunshine beams through the abundant windows to provide brightness throughout the building. Mike Klein, HID Global’s manager of corporate communications and global public relations, led a tour of the headquarters facility on my recent trip to Austin. Including 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space, the building consolidates several previous North American manufac...

Staff and students are benefiting from ACTpro 4000 door controllers and ACTpro door stations on interior and perimeter doors Dyfed Alarms is installing access control equipment from ACT at a mixed comprehensive school in Wales. Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has 1,600 pupils studying across a large campus with a sixth form of over 300. Staff and students are benefiting from protection offered by ACTpro 4000 door controllers and ACTpro door stations on interior and perimeter doors. Th...

The team also took part in a 'Guess how many teabags in the jar' competition to raise further money The team at Integrated security manufacturer TDSi's Head Office in Poole, Dorset, have hosted an event entitled 'Time for Tea' to raise money for the company's chosen charity for the year, Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices Julia's House (registered charity number 1067125). TDSi's Marketing Co-ordinator, Sophie Wilkins commented, "What could be finer than holding a te...

Matrix Comsec is a leading manufacturer of enterprise-grade telecom and security solutions. The company has announced interoperability of SATATYA, its IP video surveillance solution with select models of Panasonic IP cameras. This interoperability, will offer customers the flexibility to have a wide range of IP cameras to choose from. Enterprise customers need flexibility in implementing video surveillance security due to their complex functioning and geographically scattered operations. Suppor...

The feeling within conference was adopting a governmental approach to improve security The 2nd West Africa Oil & Gas Security 2015 Summit, organised by global Summits organiser IRN, and held on 10-11 June 2015 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, brought together senior-level security specialists from IOCs, NOCs, major service providers and governmental bodies to debate the security issues affecting the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and wider West Africa. In terms of...

Lawrence de Guzman will report to Bret McGowan, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing Vicon, trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced recently the hiring of Lawrence de Guzman in Singapore to better manage growing local business in south-east Asia. Mr. de Guzman has been hired as VP APAC reporting to Bret McGowan, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing. Extensive background in international sales & marketing Mr. de Guzman has an ext...

Hikvision’s commitment to security technology and enrichment opportunities for customers makes them a valuable partner to ESA Hikvision USA, North America’s leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, was honored as an Executive Strategic Partner of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) at a special event on June 24, 2015. Electronic life safety & security industry Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade...

Customer The Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) is located in a lush hilltop setting in an affluent suburb of the city. The club hosts more than 100,000 rounds of golf a year and is the site of numerous international championships such as the Maybank Malaysian Open 2010 and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2010. The club offers a choice of two 18-hole courses – the West Course, an international championship Par 72 course; and the East Course, a social, wetlands-themed Par 71 course wi...

Airbus Defence & Space in Ulm - a centre for international radar technology For exactly 60 years now, the Airbus Defence and Space location in Ulm has been the “radar stronghold” in Germany and a centre for international radar technology. The anniversary celebrated now goes back to the time when the allies lifted the restrictions in place at that time following the Second World War: Following this decision, Telefunken opened their radar development and prod...

FIBARO, a leading European manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation systems, announced that its award-winning Motion Sensor is now fully integrated with Nexia™ Home Intelligence, a leader in smart home technology.  The FIBARO Motion Sensor is a highly advanced wireless device with a built-in motion sensor, temperature sensor, light sensor, and accelerometer. With a diameter of less than 44 millimeters (under 1 3/4 inches), the FIBARO Motion Sensor is the smallest device...

ASUSTOR will be using AS7004T installed with Surveillance Center 2.4 to display network surveillance management & recording solution ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, is now entering the professional surveillance arena. At the Axis Solution Conference 2015, ASUSTOR will be exhibiting a cost-effective yet high quality surveillance solution. All interest parties are welcome to attend. Surveillance Center is an add-on application de...

Just how big is the home automation industry? One way to tell is by looking at the sheer number of companies – large and small—that have rushed to enter this fast-growing space. They include some of the world’s largest corporations – Apple and Google – along with the nation’s biggest cable and telecom companies – Comcast and AT&T. It includes big names in security like Honeywell and ADT. Then there are less known, but fast growing, contenders such as...

See bigger image Old pyramid w # of cams It’s clear that the network-based physical security industry has matured rapidly over the past few years. As the technology and other components of security solutions have advanced, so too have the customer’s expectations. Security solution companies must evolve in order to meet these new expectations. This requires an understanding of both the technology and the customers’ motivators, issues and hot buttons. Arr...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced the expansion of its line of VISIX IP cameras. The enhanced offering includes the new VISIX V-Series standard dome, bullet, and mini-dome camera models. All-in-One cameras VISIX V-Series All-in-One, edge-based IP cameras are powerful, full-featured, VMS and advanced analytic capable. VISIX V-Series cameras provide a complete surveillance solution for the SMB market and for unique single-point app...

Moxa will provide its industrial hardened networking equipment to Stevens Institute of Technology students Moxa is proud to sponsor Stevens Institute of Technology as it competes in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2015, an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Moxa will provide its industrial hardened networking equipment to Stevens In...

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, today introduced S2 NetVR® 600 video management system, the newest addition to S2 Security’s product ecosystem. Ideal for mid-sized businesses and distributed enterprises with RAID storage requirements, S2 NetVR 600 makes real-time video monitoring and recorded video playback accessible from a client, web browser or mobile app. “S2 NetVR 600 brings stand-alone and integra...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its EC10 Elevator Control Panel, a secure, scalable, and affordable access control solution primarily designed to control floor access. Multiple connections Floor access can be restricted based on various user credentials, including fingerprint and/or proximity card. Pre-defined time schedules can also be used to control floor access. During normal visitor/business hours, unrestricted f...

Wendel will make an equity investment of approximately $670 million, for a c. 96% ownership in the company Wendel (MF.FP), a global investment firm, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire AlliedBarton Security Services, one of the largest security officer services companies in the United States, from funds managed by Blackstone, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, for approximately $1.67 billion or. c. 11.6x FCF1 for the twelve months ended M...

QNAP Systems, Inc. announced the release of the TS-251C Turbo NAS, a 2-bay compact NAS that offers the power of an Intel® Celeron® dual-core CPU at a budget-friendly price tag. Users can easily build a personal cloud and media center to enjoy a rich digital life using the TS-251C and benefit from other features including unrivaled real-time/offline Full HD video transcoding; video streaming via DLNA, AirPlay, Chromecast and Plex Media Server; HDMI-out with XBMC media player; and various...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced the release of the business-class TS-x53U Turbo NAS series with a quad-core processor, four LAN ports, and the cost-efficient expansion enclosures that enable easy capacity expansion. Features Available in 4, 8, and 12-bay models with single and redundant power supply options, the high-performance rackmount TS-x53U series is designed to grow with businesses while providing highly-demanded features including full NAS encryption, scale-up support, virtualis...

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has completed the integration of IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM with the ANPR range of products from Candid Security Solutions LLC, a specialist manufacturer and developer of ANPR application software and traffic solutions. The two companies have been collaborating on major safe city, Government and law enforcement projects in the UAE to deliver integrated and scalable vehicle m...

Reliance High-Tech has expanded its popular range of Reliance Protect services with the launch of the rtouch™, a small, ultra-lightweight emergency alert device that offers lone workers enhanced personal protection, support and two-way communication whenever they may be exposed to heightened risk while at work. The compact rtouch™ device has a key fob appearance and can be worn or carried discreetly to enable easy, convenient use without raising suspicion. It is BS8484 certified ens...

Traka21 is the intelligent key management system from Abloy. More than just a key cabinet Traka21 utilises powerful technology to ensure optimum key control. Through the use of innovative RFID technology and state of the art firmware, Traka21 provides advanced management of up to 21 keys or keysets in an affordable plug and play unit. Traka21 can even be integrated with an ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ Remote system through the use of RFID chips to ensure the highest level of security for keys and premis...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. announced the release of the business-class TS-x53U Turbo NAS series with a quad-core processor, four LAN ports, and the cost-efficient expansion enclosures that enable easy capacity expansion. Available in 4, 8, and 12-bay models with single and redundant power supply options, the high-performance rackmount TS-x53U series is designed to grow with businesses while providing highly-demanded features including full NAS encryption, scale-up support, virtualisation read...

VIVOTEK’s constant pursuit of the highest possible performance from its ever growing line of surveillance products has already made it a world leader in providing total surveillance solutions to some of the world’s top companies and organisations. VIVOTEK brings its state-of-the-art technology to an even wider circle of users, with the launch of the ND8322P, Embedded Plug & Play NVR, allowing even small-scale operations to enjoy the benefits of VIVOTEK’s advanced systems....

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial gigabit networking infrastructure family with the LNX-0501G-SFP and LNX-0601G-SFP series. Low power consumption Antaira Technologies’ LNX-0501G-SFP series is a 5-port industrial gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, with 4*RJ45 10/100/1000Tx and 1*dual rate 100/1000 SFP slot. The LNX...

Honeywell introduced a new hardwired passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor designed to reduce false alarms in residential environments. The new IS335 Motion Detector uses a series of advanced optics to prevent a range of objects – from large pets, to reflected lights, to tiny insects – from affecting the sensor and tripping an alarm system. Economical and reliable option  Quick and easy to install, the IS335 is an economical and reliable option for all residential applications....