Intruder warning devices News

The founder members of the Harmony Alliance are Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi The forthcoming Global Security Summit being held at London Olympia on 10 & 11 October, will provide a high profile platform for the launch of a ground breaking initiative in the worldwide security industry, the Harmony Alliance. For the first time, four of the leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers are combining forces to offer 'best of breed' t...

Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, over 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations. Four days' long, companies and institutions presented their innovations at Mess...

In response to demand from alarm engineers Chiron Security Communications has introduced a rapid firmware upgrade solution for its best-selling IRIS Touch AoIP signalling range. The new Chiron USB Re-flash tool speeds up installation and maintenance visits by allowing engineers to upgrade IRIS Touch units in less than a minute. All IRIS Touch products are flash upgradable and as such can benefit from the added values and functionalities, regardless of their age or time of deployment. The lates...

Videonetics technology can analyse real time video of a complex scene using a low computational bandwidth Videonetics Technology (India), the leader in platform independent enterprise class ‘Intelligent VMS’ technology is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Next Level Security Systems. Videonetics ‘Intelligent Video Analytics’ technology is now integrated into the award-winning NLSS Gateway. Videonetics technology has emerged after three yea...

ADPRO FastTrace2x is a true hybrid multi-service platform channels for IP and analogue cameras Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, today released a trio of products including the ADPRO FastTrace 2X, the first hybrid multi-service security platform capable of rapid and easy deployment of new services on all 16 channels; IntrusionTrace, a downloadable intrusion detection analytic for the FastTr...

Sochi’s cameras have been hooked up to NiceVision to provide visual documentation of all incidents NICE Systems announced that it is implementing its Surveillance portfolio in the city of Sochi, Russia, as part of its “Safe City” initiative for mitigating security, safety, and operational risks. Having been chosen to host multiple prestigious sporting events, including the FIA Formula One World Championship in Sochi in 2014, and being one of the candidate cit...

Manufacturers are looking to make fire detection products more reliable and economical The fire detection industry finally awakens with the onset of laser-based aspirating smoke detectors and multi-sensors. According to a recent study published by IMS Research, both technologies are forecast to see the fastest growth globally with compound-annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 9 percent and 7.3 percent respectively from 2011 to 2016. “We are seeing an era of modernisation in t...

Interlogix releases TruVision Mobile - a new remote video management application Interlogix®, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, releases its new high-resolution analog cameras as well as TruVision™ Mobile, a new remote video management application, at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologi...

The PSIA has released seven systems specifications built with broad industry support Leading access control, intrusion detection, managed service providers, physical security information management (PSIM), video, and video storage vendors demonstrated the "plug and play" interoperability of their Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)-compliant systems today during a series of demonstrations at ASIS 2012. The demonstrations showcased the utility of PSIA's newest s...

Manufacturers of PD6662 compliant products will give practical demonstrations of the products Leading organisations from across the security industry are to impart their shared expertise at a forthcoming series of seminars entitled PD6662: The Industry Debate, aimed at educating a wider audience about the implications of the PD6662 scheme relating to hold-up and intruder alarms. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be joined by the National Security Inspector...

iOmniscient is pleased to announce the launch of iQ-Nose, a highly intelligent system capable of detecting the smell of a chemical through its unique composition. iOmniscient’s primary focus has always been on the analysis of video and consequently has been heralded as the international leader in Video Analytics with the patented ability to perform complex detection and identifications in difficult scenes. By combining the ability to SEE and SMELL the gas there is a much higher probability...

Electronic security solutions are proving particularly popular in the fight against retail crime Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12 months, with petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees the biggest cause of this rise. The survey, which aimed to identify trends in retail security over the past year, was completed by members fr...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

BSIA’s Training Providers Section created a `one stop shop` for anyone looking for a professional security training provider The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Training Providers section has released some useful tips to help companies and individuals wishing to identify the most reputable and professional security training providers. “The development of the security industry continues to create a wealth of new and exciting career opportunities, and j...

SSAIB presents security screening certification to consultancy External Quality Management Ltd. SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for organisations providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has awarded its first security screening certification – marking the start of a brand new scheme. SSAIB’s Accreditation and Certification Manager, Geoff Rendall, recently presented a c...

 Video analytics platform Duos Technologies receives Homeland Security SAFETY ACT designation Duos Technologies Inc. has reached the ten year mark in providing engineered solutions specifically designed for the rigorous requirements of rail and transit security applications. The company, first established in 1990, evolved into this niche from creating customised and unified programmable logic control (PLC) systems and then into customised and integrated video surveil...

The number of solar parks in Europe is increasing as the demand for renewable energy is rising. Many of these solar parks are in remote locations, so protecting them properly can be a challenge. One of the security companies that have come up with an answer to this challenge is Reading, UK, based Westronics Fire & Security Ltd. To ensure good visibility of intruders in the surveillance system, even at night or in adverse weather conditions, Westronics includes thermal imaging cameras in its...

The ability to share information, on an interoperable basis, is now a reality with specifications by the PSIA ASIS 2012 will showcase an even more impressive display of system interoperability with more than a dozen companies having interoperable systems and products relying on PSIA specifications.  IP-enabled security products have been available for more than fifteen years, but have been slow to realise their true potential as interoperable devices. The ability to shar...

Visonic's visual alarm verification solution, RealAlarm, is a powerful tool that enables monitoring stations to avoid unnecessary responses to false alarms and to remotely assess the situation when an alarm is real. PIR cameras installed in strategic locations on the premises immediately turn on when alarm is activated. Monitoring facility personnel can review images taken by the cameras prior to notifying the authorities and provide detailed information to respondents about the emergency. Arme...

BS:5979 compliance means the council control room can now obtain police response for intruder alarm activations Bradford City Council has achieved the British Standard for Alarm Receiving Centres, BS:5979 Cat II. Although the authority has been monitoring council alarms since 2002, the decision was taken to become accredited, adding further credibility to its service. Operating alongside their public space CCTV, BS:5979 compliance means the council control room can now obtain...

HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB will distribute Harper's PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems Harper Chalice Group is pleased to announce the appointment of HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB LIMITED as distributors in Scandinavia for PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems. HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB is headed up by Jan-Olof Rosenqvist who was formerly Product Manager specialising in electronic perimeter security systems for Siemens Sweden. Following the appointment of HE...

The latest version of the HeiTel video-wall software CamControl MV (MultiView) offers visual and audible signalling of video motion alarms in a separate motion event monitor. A detailed list of events and all relevant video sequences, like pre-alarm images, live video images and alarm images are displayed in this motion event monitor. This feature is particularly interesting for the monitoring of bank foyers and generally for all applications in which the entrance and exit areas are monitored, e...

Harper Chalice's PulseSecure electrified perimeter has been installed by Advance Yorkshire Ltd. The UK’s largest vehicle dismantling and salvage company is using the latest PulseSecure electrified perimeter security technology from Harper Chalice to protect its Huddersfield site. The system, which was installed by Harper Chalice Accredited Dealer, Advance Yorkshire Limited, has proved totally effective in deterring intruders with a one hundred per cent success reco...

Julie Kenny receiving the award in recognition of her work at Pyronix In a category populated with directors from much larger companies such as BAE Systems and BT Openreach, it was fantastic that Julie Kenny CBE DL was awarded the National First Women Award for Engineering and Manufacturing. Hosting the awards, Clare Balding presented the award to Julie in recognition of what she has achieved as Chairman and CEO of Pyronix while at the same time promoting and supporting manufa...

To ensure clear and reliable passenger communication at all times and all over its large area, the International Terminal of the Adnan Menderes Airport, Turkey, relies on technology from Bosch. Since its installation by the Bosch partner Ateksis, the Praesideo fully digital public address and voice evacuation system allows the broadcast of different live and pre-recorded messages in 100 different zones throughout the building. Praesideo always adjusts the volume according to the noise level in t...

The community team’s main aim is to support patients throughout their illness St. Luke’s Hospice, a Sheffield based charity caring for adults with incurable diseases, has adopted the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom, to protect its community nurses when working alone. St. Luke’s Hospice has chosen Connexion2’s fully managed SoloProtect solution, which incorporates Connexion2’s award-winning Identicom, supported with a range of...

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently launched the new KF-235 PG2 keyfob. With Visonic’s ground-breaking PowerG wireless technology, the keyfob provides amazing range as well as status indications. The KF-235 PG2 is a small, four-button keyfob used to perform the most common alarm commands: arming/disarming, panic alarm and viewing the alarm system’s status. It el...

AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...

The projects total more than USD 2.4 million for Senstar's Latin American subsidiary Senstar Corporation recently announced that it has begun delivery of integrated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) for two high security prisons in Latin America. The projects total more than $2.4 million USD for Senstar’s Latin American subsidiary, and follow the March 5th announcement of two additional high security prison projects in Latin America of similar value. The core...

Redwall SIP sensors are passive infrared devices that can intelligently detect motion As copper prices continue to soar, electrical substations throughout the U.S. are targets of copper thieves. Many sites are robbed for just a few dollars of scrap copper, but are left in potentially dangerous conditions and thousands of dollars of damage repairs. Sec-Tron (sec-tron.com), a Cincinnati-based full-service security integrator, works on many electrical substations for a larg...