Surveillance & Security News for October 2011

 DNF Security  has partnered with Arecont Vision which will revolutionise the world of  IP video camera technology  DNF Security, a leading provider of dependable, mission-critical IP video surveillance solutions, announced a partnership with Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology. DNF Security provided a high performance, scalable video storage appliance for the Arecont Vision MegaLab for integration, certification and testing of their pr...

 IPSA is building on its course base for supervisors, officers and trainersThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist but limited Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry as they affect members, and company contracts. IPSA is offering, within its training programme, courses not only at Port Facility Security Officer and Ship's Security Officer level, but also for manned guarding companies involved in th...

Emde will be the first non-US security practioner to serve as PresidentEduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International (ASIS), the premier organisation for security management professionals worldwide. Emde, will be the 57th President of ASIS and is the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position. He succeeds Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, who will become ASIS Chairman of the Board. In their leadership positions, both Emde and O'Hara will also serve on the...

   Samsung deployed compact SCV-2010F vandal resistant flat dome cameras The superbikes and other valuable assets of the Samsung Crescent Racing team are being kept safe and secure with the help of a high resolution CCTV system manufactured by Samsung Techwin. During the racing season the Samsung Crescent Racing team transports its superbikes and engineering equipment around the UK in a DAF XF truck weighing in at over 30 tons when fully laden. In the world of superb...

 MOBOTIX organised a yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth for its top partnersMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an event held last month for its top partners. The exciting yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth involved two teams made up of representatives from leading partners racing for the MOBOTIX UK Cowes Experience 2011.The event coincided with the end of the MOBOTIX financial year and...

   The CCTV cameras offer maximum functionality and low system costs Arecont Vision megapixel cameras provide detailed video images and the ability to zoom in to view regions of interest, live or on recorded video, at Posco-Malaysia Sdn., Bhd., the first electro-galvanising steel mill in Malaysia. A combination of 1.3, 2 and 3 megapixel cameras, in addition to 8 megapixel SurroundVideo panoramic cameras, all provided by Arecont Vision, offer maximum functionality and...

A key task for Roberts will be to enhance Elmdene's innovative security product portfolioInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Justin Roberts as Sales and Marketing Director.Justin is an extremely accomplished sales and marketing professional. He brings with him over 20 years experience in the security sector gained through roles spanning technical support, are...

Hikvision proudly launches its newest, exciting high definition standalone series of DVRs: the DS-8100HWI-ST series. With the capability of accessing analogue cameras up to 650TVL, the DS-8100HWI-ST is ideal for applications in which high resolution surveillance is required. Venues such as financial institutions, the telecom industry, as well as transportation and utilities industries, all directly benefit from this new DVR series. It has become evident that the switch to high definition is mo...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio™ locking technology is now able to upgrade master key systems to instantly introduce access control convenience to any premises. Aperio™ uses smart technology to enable the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing for easy and cost effective expansion of mechanically locked doors. The ability to co-exist with an existing master key suite, provides end users w...

Recently securing a Police Port in the UK the ievo™ reader was subject to forensic investigation to render the biometric system fit for purpose. The forensic team at the Police Port constructed a false finger made from synthetic material and tested the reader to see if it could be duped by the non-live print. With the ievo™ spoof detection feature enabled, the man-made finger was rejected by the reader, therefore refusing the individual access. The feature is able to be &...

Infinova recently announced that Infinova's megapixel/IP cameras are certified and fully integrated with ipConfigure's Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM), an enterprise class video surveillance management and recording application. Through an HTML interface both users and administrators can access the system from any network computer through a secure SSL encrypted log-in."We are excited to announce the certification of Infinova and ipConfigure products," states Christopher S. Uiterw...

American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) network hardware and software technologies greatly expand the flexibility and functionality of physical security systems. AFI's components enable customers to leverage the bandwidth, distance and speed advantages of fibre-optic transmission for IP, analogue and hybrid system applications. AFI technology also provides valuable, real-time information on environmental conditions and operational status to manage networks effectively. "Networked security systems pla...

4C Security Solutions Limited is a leading developer and global provider of Mifare and DESFire (13.56Mhz) smart card, biometric and other security products through its BQT Solutions business and also quality electromechanical locking products through Magna Electronics Pte. Ltd under OEM and its YNOTLOC brand.BQT Solutions announced the release of its new OMNIpass service. The new service has been developed in Australia as a value-add for all BQT clients. OMNIpass is a secure, highly structured s...

MOBOTIX, the world's largest manufacturer of megapixel network video surveillance systems, recently unveiled a major update to MxControlCenter, its network video management platform. Focusing on operator usability, MxControlCenter 2.5 introduces a host of new features, including; saved search profiles to make user defined common search queries a single-click operation, unlimited users and groups rights management control with full action audit log, and video motion search on recorded footage to...

   Three experts from across the BSIA's membership will take part in the panelJoin the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at this year's edition of Total Workplace Management on the 11th and 12th of October. The BSIA will be exhibiting on stand B56 as well as hosting a panel aimed at helping Facilities Managers identify and make the most of the many non-security functions of their security systems. The Association's Information Destruction section will also be exhibiting for...

With Quantum Secure, Salt River Project aims to streamline its physical identity efforts and increase securityQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, recently announced that Salt River Project (SRP) has selected the SAFE for Energy Facilities software suite for its physical identity, access and compliance management, including audit, attestation, remediation a...

  Endura Network VMS gets integrated by Schneider Electric and CNL Software Schneider Electric and CNL Software announce they have completed the integration of the Endura Network Video Management System from Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design and development of next-generation Pelco video security systems, with CNL Software's IPSecurityCenter's PSIM Solution. CNL Software is a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software. The integration i...

  Milestone's MIPS events are well-attended by surveillance industry professionals When Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, holds their events called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium), which are well attended by surveillance industry pundits and professionals. Distributors, system integrators, resellers, consultants, market analysts and the press all flock to learn about the newest offerings on the forefront of this f...

 The Avigilon surveillance system has been designed to provide video capture, transmission, recording and playbackAvigilon Corporation has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with a proposed initial public offering (the "Offering") of its common shares. The Offering will be underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by Raymond James Ltd. and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and GMP Securities L.P. Pricing of the Offering will be det...

From humble beginnings in 1898, Portsmouth Football Club has grown to become a top English side, finishing the 2006-07 season in the top half of the Premier League table. Narrowly missing qualification for the European Cup by just 2 points, they have ensured their place in this year's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Playing at their original Fratton Park ground throughout the club's 110-year history, the stadium has undergone many incarnations and modernisations to keep apace with the demands...

Infinova recently announced that its V2070 makes it extremely easy for integrators to install an HD system that lets customers match the viewing flexibility of video walls in traditional systems. Since traditional matrix switchers cannot handle HD video, the V2070 lets operators have a fully functional HD control room solution with HD (1080P/720P) video inputs and 16 HD video outputs. "With no compression, there is no delay in controlling PTZ cameras, a common problem with IP cameras,&...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced the availability of its next generation security access control readers and credentials based on the company's new iCLASS SIO technology-enabled (SE) platform. This platform initiates a significant transformation in how secure identity is delivered and managed by introducing technology-independent digital credentials that can be deployed for use on smart phones, microprocessor-based cards, contactless smart...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is announcing its new state-of-the-art imaging science, SureVision, which is making its debut at ASIS 2011. SureVision combines Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), low-light and anti-bloom capabilities into one highly intelligent technology. The result is a camera that's easy-to-install and use, and handles light nearly as well as the human eye - automatically adjusting to deliver exceptional detail and the best image possible in even the most challenging lighting condition...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its powerful network device installation tool, Device Utility 2, is now included with every Pelco IP camera and available to download. With advanced capabilities, Device Utility 2 software enables a fast track to efficient management of IP cameras and devices. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once - making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, ma...

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently announced its newest key control product solution. The KeyWatcher Touch is a powerful key control and management system that targets enterprise-level applications as well as smaller applications and KeyWatcher TrueTouch is the accompanying software, designed to run all programming, remote functions and reports. The new system will be unveiled at next month's ASIS 2011 Confer...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently the launch of the AutoVu Sharp VGA, a new license plate recognition (LPR) camera with on-board processing. This latest addition to Genetec's existing line of IP LPR cameras was engineered and designed with a specific application in mind: capturing plates of cars passing in a contained zone (i.e., the entrance of a parking lot).The Sharp VGA is a lower-cost,...

  There is a growing need for Quantum Secure products to increase the security of critical infrastructure Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that it has deployed phase one of its SAFE physical identity and access management software solution for the new World Trade Centre.With this phase of SAFE deployment, the WTC will cen...

 The complete solution includes a Barix Annuncicom PS16 Paging Station at the core Barix audio over IP solutions are now live at the Holiday Inn Kandooma Resort in the Maldives Islands, distributing high-quality, multi-lingual voice and music to its guests in nine zones. The system, installed by local systems integration firm EIT Private Limited, delivers audio to multiple points, creating a unified, resort-wide notification and entertainment system.The Kandooma Resort is a full-servic...

   The Panasonic i-PRO Smart HD WV-SC385, a HD network dome camera was used at GKTWChildren battling a life-threatening illness are given a magical multimedia experience at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) with the participation of Panasonic video surveillance solutions. Panasonic high-definition pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras deliver a high-definition video element for the exciting experience, which is built around the positioning and unveiling of a commemorative "star" perso...

 Dallmeier cameras have completed required factory testing at LenelDallmeier IP cameras have received the Lenel factory certification for their interface to the OnGuard access control system. Tested products include both box (DF3000IP), dome (DDF3000IPV) and PTZ cameras (DDZ30xxIP DOMERA) as well as the MicroStreamer."Dallmeier has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its integration to OnGuard. We look forward to their continued involvement in...