Notes from Norstrom

During the course of IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be holding a series of seminar sessions on the use and future of IP video surveillance given by Dr Bob Banerjee, Product Marketing Manager for IP video products.During the seminars, Dr. Banerjee will provide his perspective on several topics, including the benefits of open systems, the most effective architectures for typical IP video surveillance installations, and important aspects of the demo, spec and quote cycle for these solution...

Axis Communications' network cameras will be installed on trains in Norway.  Axis' partner, ESP Group, a systems integrator which specialises in intelligent video surveillance, has received an order for a security solution from Norway's state railway company, NSB.  Initially the order comprises around 3,200 AXIS 209FD-R and AXIS 221 network cameras with a potential for additional installations.  Axis network cameras are a key part of a solution to improve on-board security for NSB...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.  Avaleris®, Imprivata® and Passlogix®, leading enterprise identity management companies, have signed as new members of the IT Channel...

For more than three decades, Erlich Protection Systems, Inc. has provided a variety of loss prevention and life safety systems for customers in the greater Detroit metropolitan area.  When the company wanted to upgrade the security system at its own 8,000-square-foot facility, it turned to Bosch. Erlich needed updated security, access control, and video surveillance capabilities to protect its assets, employees, and the facility itself.  With an integrated system, Erlich could als...

IndigoVision's integrated IP video system is providing high-security CCTV surveillance for the Madhya Pradesh State Mansion in India's capital New Delhi. India has 28 states and 7 union territories each run by its own state government and each has their own representation in New Delhi, including Madhya Pradesh, the largest state in India.  Madhya Pradesh's political office in New Delhi is the Bhawan Mansion, which is overseen by the state's Commissioner of Police.  This very important...

Ipsotek's video analytics software is used in the most world's most demanding security environments, including Afghanistan, and recent UK deployments include iconic sites in the capital such as the London Eye and The O2.With over 10 years' experience in a young industry, Ipsotek has achieved several firsts including scenario-based detection, virtual perspective and the full integration of audio and video analytics.Ipsotek's Visual Intelligence Suite offers a set of algorithms that can analyse an...

Xtralis Ltd has appointed Boris Ulrich as Regional Sales Manager EMEA for ASIM Traffic Solutions, based in Verona, Italy.  Boris has significant experience in the traffic management software and hardware field, having previously worked on a number of traffic management projects across Europe and the Middle East.  He has also been a regular participant in meetings and projects with the European Union regarding traffic management, car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication, and a...

Videoswitch will use IFSEC 2008 as the launch pad for their new digital recorder (DVR) line-up.Roland Simmons, Managing Director of Videoswitch, said, "Installers and end-users who visit our stand will be among the first to see our new DVR models which include important new features and functions."In addition, Videoswitch will be showing the acclaimed C-MOR dome.  C-MOR is a fully functional dome with built-in infra-red lighting, a feature that is both energy efficient and highly...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will be introducing a range of new generation network video products at IFSEC 2008 (Hall 20, stand 15045) with the first chance in Europe to see two new network cameras and two new video encoders which support the latest H.264 compression technology.  Axis will be demonstrating its new generation of network video products on its stand at IFSEC 2008, with a range of products, which support H.264 compression technology. ...

Panasonic's award winning System Solutions Division is once again a leading figure on the IFSEC floor plan this year from 12th to 15th May in Birmingham.  Its striking stand can be found at 12072 in Hall 20, with an exciting array of new products on display. Significant additions to the acclaimed i-Pro range will be showcased including the WV-NS950 and WV-NW960 indoor and outdoor Colour Network Dome cameras; equipped with intelligent surveillance performance and high image quality including...

Rainbow comes to IFSEC 2008 (stand 16030) knowing that installations of its equipment extend even to the exhibition venue itself - the company's zoom lenses are used on PTZ assemblies throughout the NEC complex.The company's distribution is worldwide.  Recent applications feature public transport in BP petrol stations across the UK, throughout Dublin city centre and the Channel Tunnel.  Further afield, cameras have been used on the mass transit system in Mexico City.The Rainbow stand w...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that it will exhibit the very latest developments within its proven range of Nextiva IP video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2008 on stand 13031 in hall 20 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK on 12-15 May 2008.Verint will demonstrate the latest features of its Nextiva Video Management software, including CamAlert, an advanced analytics application that delivers automated alerts when cameras are blocked or out of focus.Verint will highlight its end-to-end analytics-...

In a move designed to ensure that high levels of customer service are maintained against a backdrop of substantial future growth, Integrated Systems Events has opened its own Operations office in Amsterdam.  The hiring of a full-time Operations team brings to an end ISE's four-year working relationship with Congrex, which had handled ISE's event management since 2005."We would like to thank Congrex for their years of consistently hard work, which have helped ISE get to where it is toda...

Nigel Petrie, Chairman of CCTV specialist AD Group, has started out on an epic fundraising 'Coast to Coast' bike ride to build an African school.  Nigel has set his sights, for his sponsored cycle, on a challenging route from Biarritz on the French Atlantic coast to Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast of Spain - 630 kms in total - including traversing the towering Pyrenees Mountains.Nigel is aiming to raise enough money, through his two-wheeled efforts, to fund a much needed school in Gamb...

Sony is entering the megapixel marketplace with several new additions to its line-up of IP-based security network cameras, announced today at the 2008 International Security Conference (ISC) West show.  Sony's first megapixel cameras include the SNC-DM110 Megapixel Normal mini-dome, SNC-CM120 Megapixel CS mount Day/Night, and the SNC-DM160 Megapixel Rugged Day/Night mini-dome models. Each of the megapixel cameras will feature advanced complementary colour progressive scan CCDs with Son...

Paul Wong has been appointed Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems, responsible for all sales operations in the UK.  He succeeds Jeremy Hockham following the latter's promotion to take over BSS' sales operations in the Americas at the end of 2007. Paul has worked in the security industry for more than 22 years, and has particular expertise in CCTV and Access Control.  Having qualified as an Electronics Engineer, he joined CamEra Holdings in 1985, spending 10 years with the busine...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the Edge family of IP-based access control solutions will be incorporated into the OnGuard 2008 Plus solution by Lenel.  Edge support will allow Lenel to further expand OnGuard's capabilities to enhance existing sites, provide comprehensive contactless smart card implementations and meet the needs of users seeking pure IP-based devices as part or all of their access security syste...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced the introduction of a new generation of network video products built upon Axis' in-house developed ARTPEC-3 chip.  This new generation of products includes the H.264 video compression standard which is more cost efficient and will simplify deployment and management of large systems.With the introduction of a new generation of network video solutions, Axis takes video surveillance to new heights. ...

Notting Hill Media Limited, publishers of SourceSecurity.com, have announced quarterly results showing a 67% surge in website traffic for calendar quarter 1 (January 1 to March 31) of 2008 compared with quarter 4 (October 1 to December 31) of 2007.  Geographical activity remained broadly constant, dominated by the UK (39%) and aggregate Europe / EMEA (66%).Website traffic has been monitored over these periods by leading metrics tool Google Analytics and detailed results for the periods have...

SCA Packaging is a leading provider in Europe of customer-specific packaging solutions with emphasis on state-of-the-art design and local service close to customer facilities.  SCA Aylesford is part of the Southern Region of SCA Packaging UK & Ireland and supplies industries such as consumer goods, produce, fmcg (fast moving consumer goods).  All products are produced from renewable and recyclable materials.  The Aylesford plant was opened in 1930 and the site also includes th...

At STIHL's plant in Wil (Switzerland) around 700 employees produce chainsaws, which are shipped worldwide.  At this site, a solution jointly implemented by primion Städtler and Häfele now integrates even the "standard" doors, via Dialock Integra offline door terminals and a ZKSWIN software module, into a comprehensive online access control system based on LEGIC contactless technology. Chainsaws made by STIHL, a STIHL Group company, are used all over the world: over 30,000 ST...

MissionShanghai-Volkswagen controls the production process of every single car via a barcode label attached to each vehicle.  To ease work and prevent delays in their production process, Volkswagen searched for a reliable verification system to match their existing scanner control system.SolutionAxis network cameras were installed as part of a system created by German SeeTec and Industrielle Automatisierungssysteme.  The camera monitors any errors and sends the image of the scanner to...

To further enhance the security and safety of the half million plus adults and children who visit each year, Cadbury World, the UK visitor attraction devoted entirely to chocolate, has recently invested in a versatile high performance CCTV installation based on equipment supplied by Siemens Building Technologies Security Products.  As part of Cadbury World's programme of continuous improvement, it was decided recently to upgrade the attraction's CCTV installation, as the existing syste...

Known as the world's most famous fashion magazine since its launch in 1909, Vogue is published by the internationally renowned Condé Nast publishing house.  Widely acknowledged as having started "lifestyle magazines" (the now common marketing strategy focusing magazines on specific interests), Condé Nast publishes a number of large-circulation magazines focused on epicurean pursuits: fashion, food and wine, architecture, travel and other interests.  As one of th...

Derwent Systems Ltd is delighted to have been awarded two prestigious accolades in the North East Business Awards.  The company who designs, develops and manufactures innovative security lighting solutions was named winner in both the Technology and Product Innovation categories for their AEGIS infrared illuminator.   Derwent developed AEGIS (meaning protected by) in direct response to customer feedback, a fact that impressed the judging panel.  Combining innovations in...

Bewator, one of the UK's leading developers and suppliers of security products, has changed its name to Siemens Building Technologies Security Products Limited.The adoption of the Siemens identity is a natural progression following the Siemens acquisition of Bewator in November 2005.  However, Bewator has been careful to ensure that the timing is right not only for the company, but also for its customers.  It is confident that the change will bring big benefits to all those who bu...

When the University of Bath decided it was time to upgrade the campus security, CCTV was clearly recognised as having a big part to play."The challenge was to find a video management system which could give us complete control over the cameras already in place whilst giving us unlimited expansion potential," said Brian Schofield, Head of Security Services. "We also needed a system which could integrate and interact with our access control system in order to get maximum benefit fro...

Never has thermal imaging for security and surveillance applications been more affordable than today.  Thanks to increasing demand, resulting in high volume production, FLIR Systems is able to bring the price of its thermal imaging cameras down.  As a result its latest addition, the VSR-6 is introduced at €2,895, and will be exhibited at IFSEC 2008. The VSR-6 features the same thermal imaging technology found in many of FLIR Systems' most sophisticated security and surveillance s...

All-in-one ID card system features High Definition PrintingHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the introduction of the Fargo HDP5000 card identity system at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. The system includes the hardware, software and materials needed to create secure, professional ID cards with superior print quality using retransfer technology.  The HDP5000 system joins HID's suite of Fa...

Optelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced  the launch of its new comprehensive line of video cameras at the 2008 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 2 - 4).The introduction of these cameras strengthens Optelecom-NKF's position as a leading force in the global IP Surveillance market, enhancing the Company's reputation as an innovator of networked video solutions and game-changing video codecs and network video recorders.The new...