Surveillance & Security News for September 2010

IP dome camera from InfinovaInfinova announced that, at Booth 1447 during the ASIS Seminar and Exhibition to be held October 12-15 at the Dallas Convention Centre and at IFSEC India to be held November 23-25 in Mumbai, it will showcase its partnership with Milestone. Now, Infinova integrators and distributors can help customers control video surveillance, reduce maintenance costs and protect their business environment by offering Infinova megapixel and IP cameras installed with Milestone Sy...

  Night vision surveillance without associated lighting costs and pollution Infrared technology specialist Irisys is launching its IRI 5300 thermal image security CCTV capability into the European security market at Security 2010, Essen, Hall 5/219. Leveraging the decreasing cost of thermal imaging devices, the company says its aim is to expand the end-user base for this highly effective and environmentally-friendly surveillance capability beyond traditional ‘high-end defence' app...

Break-ins and broken windows are unfortunately daily events for most communities. But it is a lot tougher to be a criminal in the Danish district of Egedal since the installation of network video surveillance. The number of vandalism acts alone has fallen by 90%. When the children and personnel of Egedal come to school on a Monday morning, it is now with a feeling of comfort and safety - but it has not always been like this. The public institutions here have had visits from unwelcome guests man...

Inclusion in large Physical Security Information Management deployments is one benefit of TAPCNL, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the launch of its Technology Alliance Programme (TAP). CNL has taken a lead in the PSIM market by initiating this programme. It will allow greater interoperability between disparate security technologies, giving end-users the ability to create optimised solutions for risk reduction within their organis...

Andrew Percival, MD, Mayflex believes the changes will fuel the company's growth and enhance customer serviceMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has announced a number of new recruits as it strengthens its sales and business development teams. Announcing the additions to the teams and the creation of new a Technical Manager role within the business, Andrew Percival, Managing Director at Mayflex, comments: "Having completed a review of...

Kaba's seminar is named 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions'Kaba Ltd. recently submitted a CPD seminar entitled 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions' to RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and are delighted to confirm that the seminar has been assessed and approved as conforming to RIBA CPD guidelines. The seminar 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions' covered the standards and regulations for access control, the benefits of security doors, turnstiles and access...

NUUO NVR (IP+) adopts open platform technology supporting as many as 37 brands of IP/megapixel cameras Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced that a wide range of its network cameras are now integrated with NUUO NVR (IP+) software and NVRmini, including the DS-2CD7xx/8xx series network cameras, DS-2DF1-4xx/6xxH and DS-2DM1-6xxH network speed domes. In addition, Hikvision's digital video servers DS-6104HCI-SATA, DS-6101HFI-IP...

Customer profileThe City of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, is home to approximately 152,000 residents. With the revitalisation of City Hall, several municipal buildings and recreation centres and over 1200 acres of passive and active parkland, the City of Oshawa has a duty to ensure it provides its employees and residents with a safe and secure living and working environment.Technology & integration Aimetis Symphony™ Client & Server software COTS hardware for clients & servers A...

Cogent's FIPS 201 certified dual-digit optical fingerprint scanner, the CSD 4503M and Cogent Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M's acquisition of Cogent Inc. for $10.50 per share. The proposed transaction has an aggregate value of approximately $943 million, or approximately $430 million net of cash acquired. Cogent Inc., commonly referred to as Cogent Systems, provides finger, palm, face and iris biometric systems for governments, law enforcement agenci...

The video surveillance system at the new Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishmentCombining high resolution IP-based cameras with a feature-rich video management control system, the video surveillance system at the new Danbury St. Croix Casino meets the challenges of a high tech gaming establishment. Designed and installed by North American Video (NAV), the new digital system is the second in a series of projects that NAV has deployed for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of W...

ACTi NVR & product functions featuring PTZ tours and motion detection form part of the solution at Coca-Cola factoryCoca-Cola Icecek, as a listed company on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, has a vision to be one of the leading bottlers of alcohol free beverages in Southern Eurasia and the Middle East. CCI has made one of the biggest manufacturing plant investments in Bursa. "This plant is again the biggest plant in the region that settles from East of Berlin to West of Beijing,"...

Kaba have been providing time recording and access control solutions for SAP customers for over 20 yearsA Kaba time and attendance solution can help a company maximise efficiency by managing its personnel time, one of its biggest costs.Cape is an international leader in the provision of essential non-mechanical industrial services focused on the energy and natural resources sectors. With over 17,000 people in 28 countries, Cape delivers safe, reliable and intelligent solutions both on and offsho...

The topic of Jason's presentation is ‘Technology advancements in perimeter detection and security'Jason Burger, Sales & Marketing Manager of Navtech Radar, the world leading developer and manufacturer of millimetre wave (MMW) radar sensor solutions for outdoor Security and Surveillance applications, will be speaking at the Perimeter Protection & Intrusion Detection Workshop at Transport Security Expo and Conference on 14 September 2010.The topic of the presentation is ‘Techno...

  Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Deploys Proxim Wireless for Statewide Intelligent Transportation System In order to help monitor and manage traffic throughout the state, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has deployed an end-to-end Proxim wireless network for a state-wide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). This wireless network connects traffic and video components over hundreds of square miles throughout the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis areas,...

The network video surveillance market has, to date, not been successful in the low-end of the marketMilestone Systems has announced that it will start supplying XProtect Go, a free eight channel version of its video management software (VMS) platform. But what does this mean for the video surveillance industry? Free VMS is not a new phenomenon - a number of network security camera vendors supply VMS for free, bundled with their cameras. So is this announcement significant to the VMS market?Unlik...

Quorum Touch - an innovative all-in-one touchscreen CCTV management system from CodestuffCodestuff, a leading provider of innovative video management systems, has announced a distribution agreement with Controlware to offer the world's first purpose-built touchscreen based CCTV monitoring, recording and management system to over 500 European channel partners. Launched in April 2009, Quorum Touch is an innovative system for up to 16 cameras combining all the elements of a traditional CCTV system...

Abloy UK had opened a new series of seminars with a focus on education, offering industry consultants and end-users the opportunity to find out more about the security issues in this sector.The first ‘Open Door Session', held at ASSA ABLOY Headquarters in Willenhall, included presentations on the different levels of security in a school building, and the importance of complying with current industry standards and Building Regulations. Guests also received an update on the security solution...

The 420 Series of automatic fire detectors feature Bosch's innovative Dual Ray technology Bosch will exhibit at Security 2010 in Essen, Germany in hall 3/stand 409. Among other innovative products, solutions and services Bosch presents the following:The complete High Definition surveillance portfolioWith the introduction of a complete portfolio of HD solutions Bosch addresses the growing demand for HD systems in the network (IP) security market and takes image quality to the n...

Siemens is collaborating on ongoing extensions to the ONVIF standard to integrate access control systemsAt a press conference held ahead of Security 2010 in Essen (Germany), Siemens Building Technologies Division (BT) touted the advantages of open standards in the area of security and the innovative solutions through which these can contribute to a more secure world. The focus was on the integrated security management system Siveillance Fusion, as well as Siveillance Netwatch which is to incorpo...

MissionThe Municipality of Livigno is a renowned tourist resort in the centre of the Alps which enjoys free zone status. Its strategic position between Italy and Switzerland at an altitude of 1816m makes it the ideal place to vacation and the perfect destination for shopping addicts, who can enjoy the advantages of the customs-free zone.By virtue of these characteristics, the Municipality of Livigno wanted to equip its territory with a new video surveillance system to meet two requirements: to r...

Avigilon is in rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for its HD surveillance systemAvigilon announced the appointment of Nicolas Cronier as the company's Sales Director for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In rapid expansion mode to meet worldwide demand for the Avigilon award-winning high definition (HD) surveillance system, Avigilon engaged Cronier to oversee all sales activities and manage customer relationships in the region. Cronier joins Avigilon from NICE Systems Ltd., a provider...

Secutech Asia 2011 takes place from 20-22 April in TaiwanTo meet an increasing demand for surveillance equipment, Secutech, Asia's leading safety and security fair will feature a new pavilion for HD/Digital Surveillance products at its 2011 show to be held from 20-22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre, Taiwan. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media company dedicated to the security industry, organising Secutech trade fair...

The IRIS Touch 200 and 400 series diallers are now approved to AS/NZ2201:5 - 2008Europe's best selling IP alarm transmission system, Chiron's IRIS system, featured for the first time at the Security 2010 Exhibition and Conference in Sydney, Australia (1st to 3rd September).Chiron showcased its award-winning technology alongside Security Distributors Australia, its partner for IRIS solutions in Australian markets. Chiron's Managing Director Ian Tredinnick was among the expert speakers at the...

The new 16-channel D1 real-time digital video recorder "Paragon 264x4"From 5 - 8 October 2010, Security Essen 2010 will take place in Germany. The latest EverFocus CCTV product developments will be presented on stand 215 in hall 2.0. The new 16-channel D1 real-time digital video recorder "Paragon 264x4" incorporates the latest H.264 compression technology and offers D1 real-time recording and playback for all cameras. Paragon 264x4 is equipped with 3 main monitor outputs (VGA...

Dallas' is one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveillance systemsMedia representatives covering the ASIS show this October are invited to see up-close and first-hand how wireless video surveillance is a valuable tool to help law enforcement fight crime in Dallas, the host city for the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits. The Dallas installation has been in operation since 2007 and is currently one of the nation's largest all-wireless public video surveill...

At Fort Drum, New York, the U.S. Army operates a training centre dedicated to simulating military conflicts for U.S. troops in urban areas. Units such as the 10th Mountain Division use the Military Operations in Urbanised Terrain (MOUT) Site to simulate urban battlefield tactics complete with smoke effects, smells of war, mobile targets, explosions, and other battlefield effects. Fort Drum's application required bringing video/audio content from the MOUT site's many cameras back to a centra...

Established in 1919, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., also known as "K" Line, is the tenth largest shipping company in the world. Based in Japan, they typically move cargo around the world by ship. One of the places that "K" Line operates out of is the Shinagawa-ku Seaport in Tokyo, Japan. Shinagawa-ku is one of the largest and busiest ports in Japan. Thousands of tons of goods are brought in and out on a daily basis along with hundreds of workers. The problem"K" Line needed to know what was going on...

The Eltham Centre, located in South East London, provides first class integrated services for the local community including leisure, library, educational, community and council services to local residents. The innovative and attractive centre was pioneered by Greenwich Council in 2007 as a way to modernise its services and bring the community together under one roof.Built on the site of the old library which has been refurbished, the building was expanded to become an impressive local hub, openi...

(L to R) Adrian Cadd of NDI, Home Secretary Theresa May and Richard King of NDI discussing ANPR solutionsHome Secretary Theresa May has visited the offices of NDI Recognition Systems (NDI-RS), the leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solutions. During the visit, which took place on Monday 23rd August, she discussed a wide range of security issues relating to the use of ANPR and its role in increasing national security and cutting crime both...

MULTIEYE® Privacy Shield displays in a way that the identity of a person remains anonymous at any timeartec technologies AG presents the newest product PrivacyShield for protecting personal data in video surveillance systems. Based on the proven video surveillance solutions being sold for 10 years throughout Europe under the brand name MULTIEYE® the newly developed product PrivacyShield represents the breakthrough in the field of privacy protection within the frame of surveillance of per...