Surveillance & Security News for March 2010

 Optelecom-NKF has laid out a conservative plan for its surveillance products for 2010Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of Siqura® surveillance solutions, has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.Revenue for the fourth quarter totalled $9.3 million, a decrease of 21% compared to revenue of $11.8 million for the same period a year ago. Revenue increased 12% on a sequential basis from the $8.3 million reported for the prior quarter ending Septemb...

The system was to complement the stylish, modern design of the new officesEstablished in 2001, Riviera Maritime Media (RMM) is a rapidly growing media company. They grew from an initial partnership, formed in 1997 to buy and publish the "Speed at Sea" journal. RMM is now a global company supplying up-to-the-minute maritime data to the commercial shipping world. RMM's Managing Director, Steve Labdon, knew he wanted to have an access control system fitted as part of their new office refu...

Administrator Johnson's presentation will be invaluable to the many security professionals in attendanceNew General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit in June.The GSA manages the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program and is responsible for overseeing the allocation of billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds, making it an important federal agen...

Budagaschwili's primary focus is to boost the sales in Germany of AEOS Professional's security solutionNedap N.V. Security Management has recently appointed Mr. Wachtang Budagaschwili as Business Development Manager for the German security market. His primary focus is to boost the sales in Germany of AEOS Professional, the security solution for small and medium enterprises.Mr. Budagaschwili will be reporting directly to Mr. Arjan Bouter, Sales Director Germany for Nedap Security Management. Othe...

The Chinese security market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion by 2014Recent amendments to China's fire laws will breathe new life into the region's fire detection and suppression industry. The impact is quantified in a new report by IMS Research, which estimates that by 2014, the Chinese market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion, growing at a CAGR of 12.9% (2009-2014).The driving force behind this growth is that the f...

SALTO will be demonstrating the very latest security products at booth 2 at AACUHOSALTO Systems will build on its position as the world's leading wireless access control provider for student residential accommodation by exhibiting at this year's AACUHO which is taking place at the Sebel and Citigate King George Square Hotel, Brisbane, between 6 - 9 April 2010.The AACUHO (Australasian Association of College and University Housing Officers) conference and exhibition is the premier event for all pr...

ISNR was a gathering of world class experts in homeland security, national resilience and safetyThe International Security and National Resilience (ISNR) Exhibition and Conference closed last week an overwhelmingly positive note, registering a record number of 8,000 visitors. Two hundred and eighteen companies from 24 countries exhibited their state-of-the-art homeland security solutions and products at the show.Official delegations led by international government ministers and other state and p...

The challengeThe Georgian Town Palace located in the heart of the City of London plays host to ceremonial banquets and international dignitaries visiting the capital.As a high profile venue, its security facilities need to be of the highest standard. Therefore, the managing authority for Mansion House - the Corporation of London - specified three Digital Sprite digital multiplex recorders. Installers, Classic Security Solutions has implemented the upgrade, along with the installation of 12...

Millar is championed with designing the future of video surveillance As part of its newly-invigorated commitment to technology innovation, reduced time to market, total customer satisfaction and complete product quality, Pelco management has announced several internal operational changes.In the area of technology innovation, company management has appointed Greg Millar to the newly-created position of Chief Technology Officer. In this position, Millar is championed with designing the future of v...

Anybody who already owns a Dallmeier IP camera can subsequently upgrade it to achieve ONVIF conformitySince August 2009, Dallmeier has been a "Contributing Member" to ONVIF and meanwhile all Dallmeier IP cameras have successfully been tested for ONVIF compatibility.The Open Network Video Interface Forum, short ONVIF, aims at creating a global interface standard for networked video products. Such a standard makes it possible to jointly use devices from a variety of manufacturers in one...

Nedap will present the AP6003, its IP access controller at Securex 2010 Nedap will be present at the International Security Exhibition in Poland. Nedap will exhibit its latest technologies at the Securex International Security Exhibition, the most important meeting for the security sector in Poland and Central Europe. The trade show will take place from 26 to 29 April 2010 at the Poznan International Fair and will gather experts in the security sector from all over the world.T...

AES-7094 IntelliPro allows dealers the ability to remotely programme popular intruder alarm panelsAES-IntelliNet will announce the release of its new AES-7094 IntelliPro full data module at ISC West in Las Vegas. The AES-7094 IntelliPro allows dealers the ability to remotely programme popular burglar alarm panels through AES-IntelliNet mesh radio networks. The AES-7094 IntelliPro transmits full CID and pulse formats from the alarm panels through the AES-IntelliNet radio network to the central st...

Affordability is the main driver to spread communications and IT security technologies in IndiaCommunications developing at a breathtaking pace is largely driven by devices, which are more compact but feature added capabilities. Growing competition has provided an ideal environment for technological innovations and new applications.  "More importantly these devices and services are becoming more affordable," declared Mr. Shyamal Ghosh, Chairman, Data Security Council of India, at...

Vicon and Cortech Developments have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool. "A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the staff at the charge desk handling calls, requests, alerts, alarms, controlling points of entry and exit with the distraction of a potentially volatile and hostile environ...

The awards went to Clear Image (CCTV Systems), Dalycom and ADT Fire & Security MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has awarded 3 leading UK partners at the recent National Partner Conference to recognise the achievements of each that have helped MOBOTIX maintain strong growth throughout 2009.Clear Image (CCTV Systems) Ltd was awarded UK Partner of the Year based on consistently delivering a number of high profile proje...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc. is a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance equipment and the manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance solutions, announced the award of a $503,000 traffic management equipment contract from Temple, Inc., a regional systems distributor based in Decatur, Alabama, USA. Under the contract, Optelecom-NKF will supply Temple with Siqura 9000 series fibre components to support the...

 VIVOTEK's innovative technology is always at the forefront of the network video surveillance marketVIVOTEK is delighted to announce that their network cameras have received the Symbol of Excellence Award 2009, conferred by CETRA (China External Trade Development Council). This is the fourth time that VIVOTEK has won the award since first taking part in the competition in 2005.The Taiwan Symbol of Excellence Awards Selection, with 717 candidate products, is based on four different criteria;...

Responsible employers consider the health and security of their lone workers a top priorityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help employers understand their responsibilities towards lone workers. ‘Lone Workers - An Employers' Guide' provides employers with easy-to-follow advice about British Standard BS8484 - the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services - and what they should look for when sourcing a supplier.Alex Carmichael, Techni...

A Dallmeier CCTV camera will monitor everything and transmit the record attempt via the InternetFrom March 30th to April 13th, 2010, a spectacular Guinness World Records attempt will take place at the LEGOLAND® Deutschland leisure park in the German city of Günzburg. Australian marine biologist and adventurer Lloyd Godson plans to spend 14 days, living in a four square metre house submerged at the underwater world at "LEGOLAND ATLANTIS by SEA LIFE". His goal is to generate the...

Nedap will be present at the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition in AprilNedap Security Management will attend the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition, MIPS, that will be held from 19 to 22 April 2010 in the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia. The trade fair is the largest and one of the key meeting grounds for communicating the safety and security industry developments in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The industry's majo...

The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera offers outstanding images with enhanced sensitivityHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the release of the world's first 2-megapixel CCD-based real-time network camera - the DS-2CD876BF - at ISC West 2010, which is held on March 24th to 26ht in Las Vegas, USA.The DS-2CD876BF 2-megapixel network camera delivers exquisite compressed video stream with resolution of up to 16...

The Airport Show is an event devoted to airport construction, operations, technology and servicesChina is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world's most influential figures in the sector, and...

In Lok Ma Chau, five PZ6122 PTZ Cameras with enclosures are used for outdoor surveillanceMissionHong Kong is one of the world's busiest ports, as well as one of the most dynamic business, capital and is governed under a "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement by the People's Republic of China. Between the two territories, a number of checkpoints have been set up by the government for travellers. Two of the busiest of these checkpoints are Lok Ma Chau in Hong Kong's Frontier Closed Area...

 Avigilon's HD surveillance system earned a composite base score of 97.8 out of a possible 100Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, has announced the results of an independent review of the company's HD surveillance solution performed by the National Sports Security Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi. The evaluation - conducted during a game-day event at the M.M. Roberts Stadium at the University of Sou...

CEM, American Dynamics, Software House, DSC and Bentel Security exhibit their security solutions at IFSEC 2010Tyco Security Products, a business unit of Tyco International, will showcase its latest industry leading security products at IFSEC 2010. The exhibition takes place on 10 - 13 May at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Some of the key companies within Tyco Security Products will be unveiling new solutions, including: CEM Systems new S3020f Portable Fingerprint Reader & AC2000 V6CEM Systems...

Security and safety is at the top of the agenda at ISNR, along with risk evaluation damage limitationSpecialist workshops led by international experts from world renowned organisations, security institutions and agencies have been hailed as a great success by managers of the International Security National Resilience (ISNR) 2010 event in Abu Dhabi. Two days of debate, discussion and case studies have ranged from the global approach to casualty reduction, crime prevention & critical national...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers 2010 is a high-level conference for buyers to source qualified security suppliers and products in China, held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on providing global security buyers with the opportunity to talk to top Chinese suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to export to China big market. Programmes include "Global buyers sourcing presentation", &qu...

Ensuring excellent transit The city-state of Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most densely-populated nations in the world. Its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail network forms the backbone of the city's public transport system. The Government is currently expanding the network through the introduction of the Circle Line (CCL), a fully-underground orbital line connecting all the MRT routes into the city, at a cost of $6.7 billion. Set for completion in 2010, CCL will be 33.3 km long with 29 st...

Nailsea School in North Somerset, a One School Pathfinder project in the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has installed a stand-alone electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. As the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, BSF aims to rebuild or renew nearly every secondary school in England. Its role is to ensure that secondary pupils learn in 21st-century facilities and investment enabling them to do so will be rolled out to every part of En...

Bosch's VIDOS and VMS can also be run alongside Lenel's OnGuard access control systemBosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that they have completed the integration of many of their CCTV offerings directly into Lenel's OnGuard v6.3 access control system. This transparent integration delivers automated video and alarm verification - with both live and recorded Bosch video - so users can react to critical events without ever having to leave their OnGuard system.This powerful integration mea...