Surveillance & Security News for November 2014

Mertens-Brennan is a major representative in the south-central US market Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Mertens-Brennan & Partners, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Texas and Louisiana. “We are pleased to welcome Mertens-Brennan to represent our brand in these lucrative markets,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of g...

Martin will lead the development of sales for Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Leading UK manufacturers of electronic perimeter security systems, “Harper Chalice Group” have recently announced the appointment of Martin Head as UK Project Sales Manager. With almost 30 years’ experience in the electronic security industry Martin has held system sales roles with Chubb Systems, ADT, Link Integrated and Crimeguard. At Harper Chalice Group Limited Martin...

The 6-day SANS training event will contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities Registration has opened for SANS Brussels 2015, which will host four essential information security training courses at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 January 2015. SANS’ 6-day training event held in the heart of Brussels will also contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities with SANS Instructors and industry lead...

Secutech 2015 aims to cater to demand for a wider spectrum of safety and security-related products Secutech is the annual international exhibition and conference for world-class manufacturers and discerning buyers of security products and solutions. The 18th edition is officially confirmed to take place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Mr Parson Lee, Managing Director of organiser Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, said...

Urmet has installed a range of fully functioning door entry systems at the showroom Urmet is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom display situated at The Building Centre, central London. This convenient new location is open from Monday to Saturday, all year round, excluding bank holidays. The aim is to enable a wide range of potential users, from architects and developers to security consultants and installers – in fact anyone involved in the door-entry sect...

The acquisition of Keyscan strengthens both companies’ product offerings Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Kaba Holding AG, based in Switzerland. The acquisition of Keyscan Inc., a recognised leader in networked access control solutions, will strengthen both companies’ product offerings throughout the Americas. “This acquisition confirms the strong brand presence and reputation that Keyscan has built over the past 25 years...

"Going green" is not a new initiative, but rather, one that businesses and individuals are constantly aware of and continuously making a conscious effort to contribute to. The global population has become increasingly environmentally conscious over the years. Businesses and homeowners alike are investing more in green alternatives for their various needs. Many businesses adopt a green business ethic by ensuring that their products and ways of working are compliant with certa...

Eagle Eye provided a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in USA The Border Patrol Foundation announces presentation of the 2014 Border Patrol Foundation National Border Security Education and Training Award to Eagle Eye Expositions, LLC, for their efforts in providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in the United States of America.  “Eagle Eye has been diligent in communicating the te...

Speakers will discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe Senior level speakers from mining houses will gather to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe. Terrorism, the Ebola pandemic, fractured labour relations, theft of equipment and valuable minerals from mines, illegal mining, work place violence and community engagement challenges will be some of the topics covered at this forum next week. A...

Siemens also provides a portfolio of video surveillance products Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement to distribute the Siemens Aliro range of Access Control products. Security Products from Siemens develops and delivers cutting-edge access control and intruder detection products and systems along with a complementary portfolio of video surveillance products and a range of interfaces to third...

COMPRION’s OTAbility constitutes a lab test environment for common OTA communication use cases The CARTES SESAMES Awards presented on Monday, November 3rd 2014, in Paris rewarded the industry’s best innovations. The award in the category “Manufacturing & Test” was given to COMPRION’s OTAbility test solution honoring the need for testing all involved elements of the OTA communication chain and its use cases beyond what is covered by conformance...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it has launched a new surveillance monitoring mobile app AiSecure. After installing ASUSTOR’s Surveillance Center on their NAS, ASUSTOR users will be able to install AiSecure free of charge on their mobile devices in order to remotely monitor their surveillance feeds. AiSecure’s push notifications help users to stay up to date on all the latest developments, allowing users to take immediat...

PipeIQ version 2.0 – the all-in-one software for system design, configuration, and monitoring – is now available on the System Sensor website. PipeIQ enables continual configuration and system monitoring from anywhere in the world, using FAAST’s onboard Ethernet connection. With PipeIQ, a designer can complete the pipe network layout, verify hole sizes and detection sensitivity, and obtain a Bill of Material and Layout Report. The PipeIQ software also includes a Pipe Wizard t...

Jernigan will manage the company’s business seeking out new opportunities to drive growth particularly in North America MOBOTIX recently announced the appointment of Keith Jernigan as General Manager of MOBOTIX Corp. Keith Jernigan is an experienced leader who has held key strategic roles in sales, business development and product management. He will manage the company’s business seeking out new opportunities to drive growth particularly in North America. “...

Kieckhafer will provide expertise in value driven enterprises, strategic direction, and opportunities for continued growth AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless alarm communications equipment, appointed William Kieckhafer to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Kieckhafer is a strong leader of high-performance teams and builder of thriving organisations.  Kieckhafer is responsible for the development and implementation of the Com...

Columbia County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses and 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software has awarded the School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools of Lake City, Florida. Columbia County Schools is the seventh education organisation to win a $20,000 security system in the year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kin...

Remote monitoring offers a multiplying effect on security efforts The growth of IP-based networks has made it possible for security professionals to easily monitor surveillance activity from any internet-enabled PC, smartphone, or tablet anytime, anyplace. More and more, businesses are realising that remote monitoring can have a significant impact on their bottom line. Whether you’re a retail outlet, bank or hotel, remote monitoring offers a multiplying effect on securit...

ISC East announces a new educational programme for its upcoming conference ISC East, the largest security event in the Northeast United States, announced recently a new addition to the educational program at this year’s conference: a three-session program called “Demystifying the Mass Evacuation and Notification Market.” The new program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at New York’s Javits Center during the 2014 ISC East conference and is offered free to...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX’s request MOBOTIX Corp. was once again successful in a patent dispute with San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX Corp.’s request and determined that all challenged claims of U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,023,913, 7,228,429 and 7,733,371 are not patentable. MOBOTIX Corp.’s success story in the patent dispute against e-Watch Inc. continues. In August 2...

Sometimes companies want to buy their physical security software separate from the servers it runs on. Other times, companies prefer to buy an “appliance” – a purpose-built machine that is perfectly matched with the software it is running. The latter category is especially popular among small- and medium-sized business customers. For example, preconfigured video management appliances contribute an element of simplicity. That’s why you see video software companies –...

Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has launched the newest addition to the RITE Door family of hardware, the D3940 Series dual levers. The Adams Rite D3940 Series dual levers on either side of The TRUE Wood RITE Door activate the top latching mechanism allowing each leaf to operate independently eliminating the need for floor strikes, centre latches, flush bolts, astragals or coordinators. All pre-installed lever x lever hardware features the free-wheeling lever mechanism, so when the out...

Iris recognition has been used as a biometric for access control applications for many years, but we have heard a lot more lately about fingerprint scans. However, iris recognition has many advantages over fingerprints and other biometrics, and the technology has come a long way. Mark Clifton, vice president of the Products and Services Division of SRI International, calls the iris a “protected” biometric, typically not injured and unlikely to be contaminated as fingers or hands mig...

Deborah O'Mara explains how a little innovative thinking can help boost recurring monthly revenue By Deborah O'Mara, SourceSecurity.com's dealer/integrator correspondent For the security dealer and integrator, competition swoops in from every angle, including local and national companies, utilities and telecommunications firms, and even do-it-yourself systems. But that doesn’t mean you can’t successfully boost recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with a little i...

INTERPOL World provides opportunities for solution providers to network with security professionals More than 70 percent of the exhibition space for INTERPOL World, a new international security event taking place from 14-16 April 2015 in Singapore, has been booked by key players in the security landscape. INTERPOL World Expo provides unprecedented opportunities for an expected 250 solution providers to network and interact with some 8,000 international police organisation...

Oncam’s Evolution Mini achieved the highest impact rating of any non-metallic 360-degree camera on the market Oncam, the global innovator in technology, security solutions and 360-degree surveillance cameras, announced recently that its newest Evolution Mini camera has received IK10+ Certification for its vandal-proof housing, which achieved the highest impact rating of any non-metallic 360-degree camera on the market today. This feat was obtained by utilising an optical...

NICE is also showcasing the new mobile and web capabilities of its NICE Situator solution NICE Systems is showcasing its Suspect Search solution in booth K47 at Expoprotection. The exhibition for risk protection and management is taking place November 4-6 at the Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1, in Paris. NICE Suspect Search recently received several global accolades. This includes the Security Trophy for “Innovative Tool and Application” of the Year, which it...

The award follows NBM achieving target growth and certifying its technical lead to MOBOTIX “Train the Trainer” programme MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has recognised NBM Distribution Limited, a specialist supplier of data network cabling architecture solutions and security products as its “Newcomer of the Year” following its first full year as the newest UK MOBOTIX distributor. The a...

Enrico Dani will be responsible for the implementation of Siqura’s indirect distribution network in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Industry expert Enrico Dani joins Siqura to lead the company’s global sales operations. As Director Channel Sales he will be responsible for the development and implementation of Siqura’s indirect distribution network in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Siqura, a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, to...

Nedap introduces the new AEOS Blue hardware line. This new generation of controllers builds on the successful AEOS Security Management Platform, the first software-based platform for security management. While other security manufacturers pursue growth through acquisitions, Nedap maintains its focus on ongoing investment in this platform. Now on the sixth generation of controller, with AEOS Blue Nedap once again unlocks a new realm of software-driven functionality. The AEOS Blue has the simplici...

The Houston Police Department received the awards from IACP and SIA  The Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Retailers Association received the 2014 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Oct. 26 during a ceremony in Orlando, Fla. The Shanahan Award recognises outstanding achievement in the development and implementation...