Surveillance & Security News for May 2015

For entrances within residential complexes, Hofstra uses Boon Edam’s transparent, Turnlock 200EL Boon Edam Inc. recently announced that Hofstra University, in New York, continues to roll out installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members and over 7000 f...

PERCo has designed the new IRP-01 reader post – an elegant solution for convenient reader location at the entrance points. IRP01 reader post is an up-market model that offers an elegant solution for entrance points of banks, administrative buildings, business centres and other sites with the highest requirements for design and comfort. The reader post can operate in different systems using RS-485 and Wiegand connection interfaces. The output format must be selected and set at the time of...

The programme brings real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators PSA Security Network® recently unveiled a new platform for its National Deployment Program, bringing real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators. The National Deployment Program provides PSA integrators the opportunity to substantially build and grow their businesses using a robust database that features comprehensive searching and mapping...

In 2015, exhibitors will enjoy a big boost in building partner ecosystems, expanding into new markets and generating quality leads Due to the challenging economic conditions, it is security and IT vendors taking responsibility for evolving the channel who will retain or even increase revenues in 2015 and 2016. Setting up a strategy to support partners' sales has never been more critical. For exhibitors' advantage, All-over-IP Expo 2015 is announcing the launch of the 1500 Sal...

ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the access control - readers/keypads category ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, has been honored with the ESX Innovation Award. The ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the Access Control: Readers/Keypads category. The ESX Innovation Awards honour industry products and services for their innovative technology, design or application. Winners were selected by a panel of judges who evaluated the products and services entered for their...

e2v reported net borrowings of £5.2m after the purchase and successful integration of AnaFocus e2v technologies plc, announces its results for the year ended 31 March 2015. Bringing life to technology™, e2v partners with its customers to improve, save and protect people’s lives. Delivering high performance e2v delivers innovative technology for high performance systems and equipment, leading developments in communications, automation, discovery, healthcare...

Event will gather leaders in their field to discuss the various uses of UAV’s across sectors Join over 800 visitors from a range of industries who will be gathering in Singapore to discuss the enormous potential of unmanned technology in Asia at the Commercial UAV Show Asia 2015. Happening at Suntec Singapore from 30 June – 1 July 2015, learn from thought provoking case studies on the use of UAV’s in agriculture, energy, conservation, security, and constr...

ONVIF will host a Profile Q Quick Install Challenge as well as provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will be an exhibitor at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18, 2015. On stand D530, ONVIF will host a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and will also provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S to...

Most of us have a basic instinct as to what is and is not ethical behaviour. But is instinct enough?  “Ethics and the security industry is a balancing act,” says Mike Hurst, vice chairman of the UK Chapter of ASIS International. “Most people will have an instinct as to what ethical behaviour is, but there’s an absence of hard and fast rules.” Examples often crop up in video surveillance situations, Hurst says. For instance, when and where i...

18th edition of Secutech took place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Insightful fringe activities covered wide spectrum of industry sectors One of the most influential international exhibitions for security professionals, Secutech, successfully concluded its 2015 edition on a high note. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 18th edition of Secutech utilised 35,875 square metre of exhibition space from 28 – 30 A...

exacqVision is now integrated with the Sensormatic electronic article surveillance (EAS) detection system. The combination of exacqVision and Sensormatic EAS gives retail customers a unified solution to improve their loss prevention and shoplifting protection within one interface. Sensormatic and exacqVision allows retailers to: Connect surveillance device data with video Notify employees when someone tries to remove an EAS tag from a location or exits the store See live exacqVision video...

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification for the latest version of OnGuard access control software, version 7.0, through the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). SureView’s Immix® central station and command center software platforms interface with the OnGuard system to help end users gain a high level of situational awareness to enhance security. A...

The new shareholders are highly reputable, growth-oriented PE firms DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced that it completed a $9-million capital infusion investment by the end of the first quarter of 2015.  DVTEL will use the net proceeds from the transaction to fund its corporate growth plans, including significant R&D efforts such as the continued evolution of its global enterprise-class Latitude Network Video Management Systems (NVMS),...

Mr. Grado has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America region AMAG Technology, the market leading access control and video management company, is pleased to announce that Ramon Grado, Vice President of International Sales has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America (LATAM) region.  In this new role, Ramon is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities across thi...

Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, expands its P0584/85NL high isolation gate drive transformer line with a new series that uses insulation wire on all windings, making them compliant to safety standards such as IEC61558 and IEC60601 for reinforced isolation. The P0584/85NL series provides isolation in MOSFET and IGBT drivers in industrial applications such as motor drive circuits and solar inverters and for power supplies for a range of medical devices....

CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has announced the release of a new stainless steel variant to their range of highly successful Predator ruggedised high-speed PTZ camera systems. New compact stainless steel version Featuring a compact and robust housing fabricated from anti-corrosive 316L stainless steel, ‘Predator Steel’ has been designed to withstand the toughest of operational environments. Offering advanced performance throughout a range of extreme...

The images are transmitted to the police headquarters in Turin, to enable a quick response, if required It is estimated that more than two million pilgrims will be in Turin for the Exposition of the Shroud which is taking place in the city’s cathedral from 19 April to 24 June, 2015. As it did in 2010 for this extraordinarily wide-reaching event, the Enzo Hruby Foundation, in collaboration with Samsung Techwin, is once again providing support to protect the relic and...

Securitas has entered into 10-year partnership worth £31million to improve services Securitas has entered into a ground-breaking 10-year partnership to provide security and reception services to the University of Hertfordshire. The partnership, worth £31million over 10 years, was awarded as part of a long-term initiative that will see the organisations work closely together, improve service and save the University, based in Hatfield Hertfordshire, around &poun...

Tavcom is ideally placed to provide visitors with an overview of the important issues impacting on the electronic security world Tavcom has announced the confirmed line-up of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at the Tavcom Training Theatre during this year’s IFSEC International exhibition. As in previous years, the diversity of the subject matter covered by the free to attend lectures in the Tavcom Training Theatre which is being sponsored b...

Jessica Bignell & Maria Gibbs are studying for Higher Apprenticeships as part of G4S FM’s Technical Services team G4S Facilities Management has appointed two Higher Apprentices at its HQ in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Jessica Bignell and Maria Gibbs, who started in January this year, are studying for two-year project management Higher Apprenticeships as part of G4S FM’s Technical Services team. They join more than 70 apprentices across G4S FM gaining experience in va...

Clarence Hyman won the award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in the London round of judging A local Security Officer from Middlesex has been awarded a prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in the London round of judging. Strong drive to learn more about security industry Clarence Hyman, 35, has been working for specialist security provider, Corps Security, on a major contract for well over a...

Sony will showcase its new SNC-VM772R 4K video security camera for the first time in Europe Sony will be back at IFSEC 2015 (Stand E250) on June 16-18 to showcase its latest range of end-to-end video security solutions aimed at a wide range of different markets such as transportation, retail, banking and city surveillance. Sony's SNC-VM772R features 4K resolution Underlining Sony’s commitment to performance and quality, Sony will showcase its new SNC-VM772R 4K video se...

Integration was achieved with user interface via the Bosch system & upgraded with XProtect ACM in 2014 Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control – and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of th...

Partnership will offer real-time situational awareness with maritime detection & tracking data CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has entered into a technology partnership with Automatic Sea Vision (ASV), developers of the first video content analytics (VCA) software editor 100% dedicated to the marine environment. Founded in 2001, ASV develops innovative software solutions designed to automate maritime surveillan...

Sensor Access is proud to launch the Vantage Point access control solution to the market. Vantage Point software has been built utilising the latest software development tools. It has been designed with a simple and intuitive user experience in mind. Utilising Microsofts' .NET 4Framework and using SQL 2012 ensures a high performance, stable and scalable system that one can rely on. High end specifications The controllers feature high end specifications with adapted high speed encrypted data c...

digivod, the German video management and PSIM software, fully integrated the IP cameras in the Ulisse and the MPX PTZ series, produced by Videotec, an Italian company well-known for the high quality and flexibility, reliability and design of its products. While the quality of cameras makes the tune in a security installation, it is the software that is interfacing the human operators. Thus, the software needs to expose the full power of the cameras while still remaining easy to use by the opera...

Matrix COSEC DOOR PVR, a palm vein based door controller for attendance marking was also installed at the laboratory Introduction: Started in 1961, Rottapharm is present in 90 countries worldwide with more than 1800 employees in the field of consumer healthcare products, reimbursed prescription products and natural extracts. For its Thailand based research laboratory, they were facing issue of long fingerprint identification and verification time. This was resulting long queu...

COP Security will be introducing over 100 new Dahua products to their portfolio To be seen for the first time at IFSEC 2015 and making their debut in the company’s Summer 2015 pricelist, professional trade only CCTV security products distributor, COP Security, will be introducing over 100 new Dahua products to their portfolio. The UK's leading Dahua Technology distribution partner, COP Security will be extending their comprehensive CCTV range with Dahua’s late...

Mr. DeFina will work to further Hikvision USA's key relationships in North America Hikvision, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce Frank DeFina as the new senior director, strategic sales, for Hikvision USA Inc. With over twenty years of experience in the security and technology industries, Mr. DeFina will work to further Hikvision USA's key relationships with customers and partner...

This offer allows applications to benefit from the outstanding VMS functionality Aimetis Symphony The ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer from Security Buying Group! Swap any existing VMS system for Aimetis Symphony™ and pay no license fees. Opportunities for installers The Security Buying Group is pleased to announce its exclusive ‘Aimetis Exchange’ offer. It gives installers the opportunity to replace any existing VMS-based, CCTV system with a current Ai...