Surveillance & Security News for March 2009

 Red dot award: product design 2009 presented to Mobotix Hemispheric Camera Q22In one of the most renowned and hardest international design competitions, the red dot design award, the Hemispheric Camera Q22 by Mobotix has just received an honourable mention from the top-class expert jury. With 3,231 products submitted to the competition, the product clearly stands out from the masses, because the design experts awarded 194 honourable mentions to those products which distinguished...

 IndigoVision announced its half year financial results and reported an increase in sales revenueIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues of 16% to £10.7m ($14.8m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2009, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.66m).Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "As we expected, gr...

 Elbit has deployed the EVT Vertex Networked Video Management and recording software suit to monitor the border around JerusalemEVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, today announced that ElbitSec a subsidiary of Elbit group has deployed the Vertex Video management and NVR software suit for its border protection project around the city of Jerusalem. The installation marks the first defence deployment of EVT's software.Elbit Security selected EVT as part of a...

Bawadi Mall deploys Optelecom-NKF's range of proven fiber-optics transmitters and receiversOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance products and solutions, today provided an update of their ongoing video surveillance project at the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.The Bawadi Mall opened its first phase of development to visitors on January 29th of this year. At 861,000 square feet the two-level shopping mall, when completed, will be the largest in the eastern regi...

 Sun Microsystems deploys Dedicated Micros digital video security solution Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars.T...

 TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring systemImportance of Securing Products in HypermarketTESCO is one of the most popular hypermarkets in Europe. Most of the TESCO hypermarkets come with at least over 30,000 sq. ft. Illegal acts, such as shoplifting, will easily occur in such a large store. Thus, security problem has always been an important issue to TESCO. TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring system, and safeguards the store...

  Live streaming cameras in bear park to broadcast live imagesMissionAfrican.com, ranked as one of the top African wildlife sites on the web. It pioneered the live web cam to broadcast live images. This was a world first and fast gained popularity worldwide. Technology has moved on and we are proud to bring you the first of our live streaming cameras on the African Wildlife Channel.To meet the main aim that the bear park wanted to achieve was to draw more attracting more visitors...

 Improving the security management system in FEWC buildingMissionFEWC office building- a local commerce office building in Taiwan, that wanted to install advance surveillance system throughout the building including intersections and basement, which were considered to be security-risk areas. This installation also aimed at complying with the local security policies regarding security management in all provinces that were business centres in Taipei His-Chi.FEWC commerce office building was l...

  A major transit authority in Singapore selected EverFocus Mobile Networking MissionSBS Transit is Singapore's largest public bus transport operator with a fleet of more than 2,700 buses(90% of the market). They wanted to find a surveillance solution could; prevent crime on bus, collect evidence when accidents occured, stop private cars that infringe bus lane and help the management team understand the health status of each bus and position easily.Several transportation auth...

  Taipei City Bus Department selected EverFocus Mobile Networking DVRs( EDR810M) and Security Digital Cameras (ED300)MissionTaipei City Bus Department wanted to choose an surveillance system to improve safety and security in their transit systems, or to view and share real-time information on traffic and road conditions. As a result, they benefit from:(1) A safer environment for passengers and staff (2) Less vandalism, violence and fraudulent insurance claims (3) Real-time access to li...

Telecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company first installed EDSR400 and EQ350 cameras  MissionTelecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company is the largest payment network in Mexico with 1,554 government telegraph offices nationwide. These telegraph offices offer services in check cashing, bill payment, international money transfers and credit applications.SolutionEverFocus has been working with Telecomm since 2004. They first installed...

  Optelecom-NKF announced Dave Patterson as President effective from March 9, 2009Gouda, the Netherlands, March 12, 2009 - Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP video network solutions, announced the appointment of Dave Patterson as President effective March 9, 2009.Prior to joining the Company Mr. Patterson served as President and CEO of Siemens AG subsidiary, Siemens Government Services (SGS), a provider of IT-enabled solutions that improve end-user...

  Vicon offers fully engineered solutions at Vicon shopping centreVicon report that there is still significant interest in CCTV from shopping centres and retailers despite pressure on capital expenditure brought about by the current tough economic climate.Vicon was an exhibitor at the BCSC's Shopping Centre Management Conference which took place on 3rd-4th March at ACC Liverpool.  According to Richard Allen-Miles, Vicon's Sales Director for UK and Ireland, visitors to the Vic...

Samsung Techwin has recruited a professional and knowledgeable European sales teamDelegates who attended Samsung Techwin's 2009 Vision Day Conference heard Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, Mr. Jake Kim, state that the company was on track to be the number one professional security brand in Europe while President of Samsung Techwin, Mr. Chang Suk-Oh, reaffirmed the focus on the professional security industry by announcing it as a core business for the organisation.Attending distri...

Businesses partners gear up for big opportunities with Avocado Security software solutionsAvocado Security, the world's pioneer of the first On-Demand Security and BI Optimization Platform, today announced the formation of its new partner portal to support channel partners including value-added resellers (VARs), OEM and Technology partners. The team is made up of highly skilled technical-sales-information agents, who previously managed a nationally recognized and award winning partner program.Av...

 Local crime awareness day held at Elephant and Castle shopping centre First Security played its part at a local community crime awareness day, held at Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre last weekend, alongside the Met Police and the British Transport Police. The day was organised by the Shopping Centre Manager, Mike Knell and was sponsored by the shopping centre owners, St Modwen Properties along with Global Aware International and Signcraft.  The event was opened with...

 ScottishPower has invested in IndigoVision's IP Video for an integrated security solutionIndigoVision's complete IP Video system is at the heart of an innovative multi-site integrated security solution for ScottishPower, one of the UK's largest utility companies. The system integrates CCTV, intruder alarms, intercoms and control of gates, barriers and doors through IndigoVision's ‘Control Center' IP Video and alarm management software. The system was installed by IndigoVision's appro...

Videoswitch DVRs have been specified as part of the CCTV system upgrade at 45 City Link DepotsVideoswitch DVRs have been specified as part of the CCTV system upgrade at 45 City Link Depots and are to play a key role in the future rollout programme of new Depots."City Link is committed to protecting its properties against security, operational and business risks," said Stuart Godman, Sales & Marketing Director, "We have worked closely in partnership with Unique Integrated Syste...

 Remote Video Response, (RVR) launched a new electronic surveillance service to help protect Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driversGloucester-based Remote Video Response, (RVR), has launched a new electronic surveillance service with remotely operated CCTV cameras to help protect Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers who make multiple deliveries at night. RVR is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The new service, known as ‘Driver Minder', has been introduced sp...

  Wide range of ID, security and access control card printing technologies at IFSEC 2009With some exciting new card printing developments from Zebra being featured at IFSEC this year, DED will further strengthen their position as a leader in the field of card printing technologies and software. Alongside Zebra's latest, DED will be featuring a wide range of ID, Security and Access Control card printing solutions with Visitor and Time Management software. Plastic card printers from Zebr...

  IndigoVision's IP Revolution Roadshows have proved to be very popular with end-users, consultants and integratorsIndigoVision, a leading manufacturer of complete IP security solutions, will be running an IP Revolution Roadshow during the IFSEC week. The Roadshows, which have proved to be very popular with end-users, consultants and integrators, were launched in 2008 and have been staged at a number of shows and venues around the world.The IP Revolution Roadshow consists of a ½...

 Paxton Access to showcase Net2 plus and Net2 nano at IFSEC 2009Released to the market in April, these eagerly awaited additions to the Net2 range provide even more flexibility when specifying or installing an access control system.Net plus and Net2 nano have been designed to extend the possibilities of Net2, Paxton Access' networked access control system.Net2 plus is a new control unit for the Net2 access control system. It has an on-board RJ45 socket to connect to a TCP/IP network in...

 Xtralis ADPRO security systems solution chosen for installation The challengeBoth Imperial Toyota and Lindsay Saker Audi and VW are amongst South Africa's largest and most successful retail vehicle dealerships. These two vehicle dealerships, within the Imperial Holdings Group, are spread over vast expanses. They are experiencing unacceptable levels of theft, vandalism and loitering, even with the use of professional security guards on a 24/7 basis.Tyres, mirrors and even vehicle...

Huddersfield Technical College, situated in West Yorkshire, is starting to reap the practical benefits of an advanced Dedicated Micros NetVu Connected CCTV solution specified and installed by DM Fusion member Oracle Vision, to deliver effective protection for its 22,000 full and part-time students studying courses from GCSE to degree level. The geographically dispersed College has four key sites, all of which are now covered by the new digital CCTV solution which comprises two DS2 DVRs (Digital...

Mission The University of East Anglia (UEA) has over 15,000 students based at its 320-acre campus, situated two miles east of Norwich. Founded in 1960, the university is home to the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Following the arrival of a new Campus Services Manager, Mike McCormack, the university embraced a strategy of bringing its disparate CCTV systems together onto a more comprehensive, up-to-date and future-proof IP-Surveillance network. Solution UEA invited Axis partner...

The Universities of Birmingham, Brighton, Leeds, Portsmouth, Oxford Brooks, UCL and Warwick as well as Kings College, Grantham College and Seven Oaks School were just a few of the educational establishments represented at the Securing Educational Establishments conference which took place on 5th March at Jury's Inn, Birmingham. Vicon supported the event and took the opportunity to demonstrate how an integrated networked IP CCTV solution can create a safe and secure environment for students...

The US Jackson High School in Cleveland, Ohio, has replaced its obsolete analogue video monitoring system with a new digital, high-resolution system based on Mobotix cameras, the free-of-charge MxControlCenter video management system, and bi-directional VoIP communication. This has resulted in considerable savings and now provides previously unattainable image quality both in live streams and with recorded videos. With features ranging from a high-tech tufted vinyl carpet to special air filtrat...

 LILIN confirms ONVIF membership and aims to showcase a number of early ONVIF product demonstrations at IFSEC 2009 in MayAs support for this emerging IP standard protocol gains pace, LILIN have confirmed their membership of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF).With 5 years of IP CCTV product experience behind them, LILIN are confident that the interoperability of network video products from a wide range of manufacturers will offer the best choice for the end user and protect...

 EverFocus EPTZ1000 installed at wire pole and streetlamp at every 100 meters in Japan  MissionThe question of public security is an important one for governments at all levels around the world. The municipalities in Japan wanted to monitor the shipping street and provide its municipalities with an unobtrusive and effective video surveillance system to ensure the safety of citizens.SolutionDue to the outdoor environment, the choice of camera models: EverFocus outdoor speed dome camera...

  The factory certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance ProgramPivot3®, Inc., the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, has announced that it has received Lenel factory certification for its High-Definition Storage solutions. This certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess™ Alliance Program."Pivot3 has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its interface to...