Notes from Norstrom

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it kicked off a strategic alliance with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) on June 4, when its 14,000 members receive an e-blast from the association asking them to complete a ‘risk mitigation assessment' developed by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.  The results of the assessment will be rolled up to create the first-ever ‘National School Safety Study', which is anticipated to have subs...

St Pancras International, Eurostar's new central London home, is using leading edge IP CCTV technology from Bosch Security Systems.St Pancras International is part of 'High Speed 1' - the UK's largest ever single construction project and the first major new railway for over a century.  The £5.8 billion high speed rail line from the mouth of the Channel Tunnel to St Pancras International is being delivered by London & Continental railways. It will make it possible to run twice the...

IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution is helping global logistics specialist Kühne+Nagel to streamline and secure its distribution network in Austria.  The new networked digital CCTV system provides both security surveillance and a video record of truck and parcel movements throughout their five Austrian distribution centres in Vienna, Schwechat Airport, Port Enns, Salzburg and Linz. As a truck arrives at a distribution centre an operator tracks its movement with a PTZ...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) needed a system to give visual traffic updates to travellers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, helping them make informed travel and route decisions. More than 60 Axis video servers were installed by the MnDOT Metro Traffic Engineering team, to digitize the feeds from its existing 238 analogue traffic cameras, enabling real-time traffic images to be distributed over the Internet. By using Axis video servers to digitize its existing cameras,...

Sony recently revealed how it has met one of Europe's most complicated security challenges by creating and delivering an intelligent and efficient security system for Spain's Line 9.  The system will provide reassurance and protection for the 90 million passengers that use Line 9 every year by connecting more cameras than the rest of the Barcelona's underground lines put together, to guarantee constant, blanket surveillance.  Altogether, 2,937 SNC-CS50P IP network cameras are inst...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the People's Republic of China Ministry of Railways has selected its Nextiva™ Critical Infrastructure IP video solution with integrated analytics to enhance the security of certain portions of the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed passenger rail system. The first high-speed rail system built in mainland China, the Beijing-Tianjin circuit will feature trains reaching speeds in excess of 300 kilometres per hour.  The 120-kilometre rail system will connect...

New Jersey based Maher Terminals, one of the world's largest independent multi-user container terminal operators, relies on JVC's security systems to enhance traffic monitoring of the facility and loading areas and cranes loading containers onto the ships.  Utilizing JVC's VR-N1600U network video recorders (NVR) and VN-C655U high performance IP-network based dome cameras, Maher Terminals can easily provide access for up to 10 users to view terminal activities simultaneously to assure effici...

ACTi Corporation and NetAware, a professional Internet solution provider in Holland, have successfully installed an IP surveillance system in Circuit Park Zandvoort, and enabled the world to join the car racing online in real time.At Holland's former Formula 1 racetrack, 19 analog high-speed day/night domes around the track were installed.  Redundant fiber rings have been put around the circuit, with a total of 500 single-mode fibers.  No circuits in Europe or even the world has this k...

March Networks, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced  that CIEFFE™, a March Networks company, has been selected by a leading international hospitality group to supply its award-winning IP video surveillance solution for installation at the customer's premiere hotel property in the United Arab Emirates. The customer, which manages some of the world's most prestigious hotels and hospitality-related businesses, selected the CIE...

Following an intensive product evaluation, Visimetrics' FASTAR range of digital video recorders have been installed in ‘The Casino' at Portomaso, Malta.  Forming the core of the surveillance system designed by casino integrator, Correct Termination, FASTAR records all video and audio content for both gaming and non-gaming surveillance.  The solution utilises FASTAR's flexibility of storage modes.  All gaming cameras are recorded by FASTAR Encoders with data being streamed to...

COE Limited, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, recently announced it has completed the supply of a major upgrade to the video surveillance system for the Trinidad Library in the Caribbean.  Operated by the National Library and Information System Authority, the Library provides online and centrally managed library services for schools and the public. The CCTV upgrade consists of 132 PTZ cameras on 9 floors located across the building complex transmitted back...

Dramatic in-car CCTV footage from the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race, which has just been released, demonstrates vividly the moment when AD Group CEO, and founder of Dedicated Micros, Mike Newton's challenge in the 2008 event came to an abrupt end as his car left the track and took flight at 270 kph.Mike Newton, who already has two class wins at Le Mans to his name, had been driving the powerful RML MG Lola EX264 race car for nearly an hour - after taking over from his co-driver Brazilian Tommy Er...

Mayflex - the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor has been recognised as the top UK distributor for the second year running by Mobotix.  Mobotix manufacture hi-res digital cameras that are world renowned for their quality when compared with traditional CCTV offerings.The award was presented at this year's annual Mobotix sales conference, which was held at Heythrop Park, Oxon on the 5th June.  The conference was aimed at Mobotix installers and distribut...

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council recently relocated their monitoring of a large 3-storey building site to their central monitoring station just over half a mile away.  This resulted in the existing detection system becoming redundant.  The Council required a cost effective solution that would accurately monitor activity around the site to stop any anti-social behavior or criminal activity late at night.WRS Electronic Security Solutions Ltd based in South Yorkshire were contacted...

The UK's leading access control manufacturer Paxton Access is pleased to announce the appointment of Philipp Stevens as Area Sales Manager for Western-Germany.  Philipp will be located in Krefeld and will be the point of contact for installation companies in the postcode regions 3 (excluding 39), 4 and 5.  He will help with the specification and installation of Compact, Switch2 and Net2 access control, as well as providing installer training.Under the guidance of Bernd Rehorn, German S...

In a market segment where analogue technology is quickly being replaced by IP video systems, Mobotix, a leading international manufacturer of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has far better growth prospects than most of its competitors since Mobotix decided not to offer any standard IP cameras, but to focus exclusively on high-resolution, complete systems. In the decentralised system structure established years ago by Mobotix, the intelligence resides in th...

Bosch Security Systems and NetApp have formed a global partnership.  Under terms of the signed agreement, Bosch will sell and support co-branded NetApp storage devices as part of its CCTV portfolio.  Bosch Security Systems is a worldwide acting company for security systems, NetApp is a creator of innovative storage and data management solutions.  The agreement is a strategic move anticipating continued rapid development of the IP video surveillance market."...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has announced that the Bahrain Police Force plans to procure 19 of the company's advanced Radar AutoVision mobile CCTV systems.The new Radar AutoVision systems are to be installed in a variety of Bahrain Police Force patrol vehicles to assist officers in their roads policing duties.  This order follows on from a successful in-vehicle trial, which began in December 2007, and to date has helped the Bahrain Police Force to obtain nearly 70...

  Axis network cameras installed in Toba AquariumMission Toba Aquarium is built in scenic Iseshima, in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This aquarium is a world leader in terms of its size and exhibition content.  In twelve zones that recreate the natural environment, the denizens of the oceans and rivers are cared for and exhibited. The aquarium is designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a centre for social welfare and education. T...

Following another year of increased demand for Raytec's Adaptive Illumination™ and energy efficient products, Raytec had its most successful IFSEC to date.  It saw more new product launches, more stand space and more visitors than ever before.  Raytec would like to thank everyone who visited us at IFSEC 2008 and who attended the two free seminars hosted by Raytec.IP Lighting:  PoE enabled, the IP Lighting series is available in both RAYMAX Infra-Red and RAYMAX White-Light.&n...

 The luxurious, 35 bedroom, Newcastle Quayside City AparthotelYorkshire-based, broadband specialists, Divine Internet, recently specified a range of VIVOTEK IP cameras to create a bespoke system at an exciting new building in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. The four-star Newcastle Quayside Aparthotel is situated on an old brewery site on the banks of the River Tyne and offers all the luxury of an up-market hotel. Divine Internet was consulted during the build to do a retrospective fit of broadb...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, staged a seminar for its Axis Architecture and Engineering (A&E) program partners at the new Wembley Stadium on 17th April 2008.  Axis A&E partners consultants are involved in specifying security systems and attended the seminar to discover more about how large IP-surveillance projects are planned and implemented. The iconic new Wembley Stadium provided a dramatic backdrop for Axis' latest A&E program semin...

IndigoVision's integrated IP Video technology has been providing multi-site CCTV surveillance for St Joseph's Health Care's four facilities in and around London, Canada since 2001.  The IndigoVision solution has provided St Joseph's with reliable and scalable CCTV surveillance for more than seven years.  The system now includes 250 cameras, over twice the number that was originally installed.  IndigoVision's position as a leader in IP Video technology is underpinned by the many pr...

Siemens access control and building automation combines to bring significant savings on energy bills. A focus for Siemens Building Technologies at IFSEC 2008 was the company's Corporate Social Responsibility programme and particularly ways in which Siemens are addressing the reduction of energy usage An example on the stand was a recent project in Rotterdam in which Siemens Building Technologies combined access control with the management of heating and lighting using Siemens SiPass and Synco pr...

March Networks™ - a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, recently announced that a large retail organization in the United States has selected the company's video management software and systems for a deployment covering approximately 100 stores.  The initial orders are valued at U.S. $1.5 million and follow a successful rollout of March Networks business analysis software and professional services across more than 1,200 locations. The retailer...

  Genetec is pleased to be in partnership with an integrator who values their pioneering qualities of IP security technology such as CBIAGenetec recently announced that the Canadian Bureau of Investigations and Adjustments (CBIA) has purchased and installed Genetec's integrated access control and video surveillance IP solutions at their new corporate office in Montreal.  The Canadian-based company, which offers various security services such as protective, investigative, electroni...

Spirit Mountain Casino was built to serve the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, its members, and surrounding communities by promoting economic diversity through improved housing, educational investment, and cultural programs.  And like so many gaming facilities around the world, the Spirit Mountain Casino campus has a need to grow.  Their ‘South Expansion Project' began in early 2007 to add more than 130,000 square feet of space to include an events / entertainment centre, conf...

Senstar, a world leader in perimeter intrusion detection technology recently unveiled a new name and logo to reflect a fresh, 21st century image."It was time for a change - our name and look was dated and needed a revamp," said ompany president Brian Rich.  "All of our sales and marketing materials were under review and needed updating, so it was an ideal time to rethink our name, brand and logo."The logo, in which the letters are composed of a newer more modern fon...

Fibre Optech, the distributor of physical security and cabling solutions for the security and communication markets is the leading distributor of fibre products for GE Security Fibre Communications for the second consecutive year.The GE fibre range for GE Security offers customers a world leading partner for the manufacture of fibre optic and UTP transmission products covering both analogue and IP offerings for the security, broadcast, industrial and transportation industries.The Fibre Optech se...

Axis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, is to embark on a major new growth strategy following the appointment of a new Managing Director and the recruitment of a proven senior management team.Jonathan Levine, who has been in the security industry for more than 20 years most recently with First Security, has taken over as Managing Director and been joined by four of his former senior management colleagues, David Mundell, John FitzPatrick, Neil Ames...