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The Lenel factory certification is for Basler's IP Camera interface to Lenel's OnGuard video management softwareBasler Vision Technologies, a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme, has received Lenel factory certification for Basler's IP Camera interface to Lenel's OnGuard video management software. All Basler IP Cameras with day/night functionality and all camera models with fixed dome housing have been integrated into Lenel's OnGuard software. Among the supported camera functionali...

Tailgate Detector adds an additional security layer to access control systemsLuxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Security Innovation Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology at the Security Essen World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention.The award was commemorated at the presentation ceremony held on the evening prior to the fair on Monday October 4, 2010 at the Messe Essen. Applications were assessed by an independent...

17 security companies demonstrated their ONVIF conformant products at Security Essen17 vendors successfully demonstrated the interoperability of ONVIF120 visitors participated in the eventONVIF annual meeting was also organised to provide updates of ONVIF progress to all membersONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, held its third public interoperability demonstration and open reception in conjunction with Security Essen 2010 on October 7 in Essen,...

Independent oversight is key to maintaining public confidence in the private security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has called for the Home Secretary to carefully consider the implications of the rumoured abolition of theSecurity Industry Authority (SIA), following recent speculation in the press that the security industry regulator is about to be scrapped. In a letter to Theresa May MP, BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, appeals for the Home Office to engage with the...

The demand for network video solutions is continuing to gather speedAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has strengthened its sales and business development teams with four key appointments in response to the demand for network video.Axis announced the expansion of its global sales and marketing team back in May this year, and since then has created a number of openings within Northern Europe, including the appointment of Fredrik Thor as Sales Manager for the regio...

Extravision specialises in security solutions for military and institutional customers in CanadaHoneywell announced it has selected Extravision Vidéo Technologies Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems. The programme will provide support services for the Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada-based firm, which specialises in designing security systems for military and institutional facilities, as well as utilities. Having served several Canadian g...

Ben Collins with Paul O'Grady (wearing an AD Group race suit)CCTV specialist AD Group hit the TV screens last Friday night in the first edition of talk show host and entertainer Paul O'Grady's new prime time show on ITV1 (Paul O'Grady 'Live') when he donned a race suit, festooned with AD Group company logos, for a piece where he took to the track at Brands Hatch to test his driving skills under the watchful eye of the former 'Stig' (and AD Group Motor sport driver) Ben Collins.The suit worn by P...

 Agent Vi relies on its channels to be active and effective players when reselling their video analytics productsAgent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), global leader in video analytics solutions, has announced the launch of its new Channel Partner Programme (CPP), designed to support its growing sales channel network. The CPP will enable system integrators and distributors to become authorised members of Agent Vi's sales channel network, and thereby increase their product offering a...

Several new access control products from SALTO were launched into the German marketSALTO Systems, together with long term partner EVVA, report that this year's bi-annual Security Essen event was their best ever. With SALTO product representation on their own and the EVVA stand, both companies were consistently busy from the first to the last day of the show.Security experts, specifiers, end-users and security product installers alike made a point of specifically coming to visit both stands...

Nearly 700 companies exhibited a wide array of security solutions for the event's attendeesMore than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries, attended the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Dallas, Texas, October 12-15. Hosted by ASIS, the leading organisation for security management professionals worldwide, this annual forum is the most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry. "Security practitioners from around the...

Optelecom-NKF will show its complete range of ONVIF-compliant, 1080p/720p high-definition camerasOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® advanced video surveillance solutions, announced its intention to participate in the Expoprotection 2010 trade show in Paris, France.As visitors traverse the various booths at Expoprotection 2010 exhibition, they might very well notice that Optelecom-NKF's Siqura surveillance solutions display something unique among the diverse exhibits. Optelecom...

LILIN offered Konnetix the expertise and IP Video solutions to integrate with their productsHaving joined the LILIN Certified Partner Programme and successfully completing an intensive training course, Konnetix, the Data Cabling and Network Build specialist, is rolling out a new security infrastructure using LILIN IP Video products.Providing installations services throughout the UK and Europe, Konnetix serve large corporate companies, data centres and telecoms providers and are accredited and ap...

The agreement will benefit applications such as access control installations for business and campus sitesLenel Systems International, Inc. and Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, have entered into a license agreement. The relationship allows for integration of Lenel's integrated security solutions with LEGIC advant technology for contactless identification for a wide variety of applications such as ac...

DASS permits the connecting up of security cameras as well as the playback of image materialDallmeier recorders of the DMS series "In Memory of Leonardo" as well as the recorders in the DLS range can now be controlled with the DASS management software from Dorlet. The recorders are integrated into the software and can be used in a full range of functions.For example if movement in predefined alarm zones is registered, actions can automatically be implemented, such as the monitor displa...

Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night October 12, a few of the cleaning crew did more than just vacuum and dust on the evening tour of duty: they also swiped computer equipment from exhibitors' booth displays. However, failing to notice that the convention had gathered the best of the security industry meant this was the last time they would be performing that job.At the ASIS 2010 security trade show held week before last in Dallas, Texas, several exhibitors discovered missing electronics on the secon...

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

Axis' partners have continued to educate end-users about the benefits of IP video surveillanceAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has celebrated the success of its partners at its annual UK & Ireland Axis Partner Awards.Axis Communications' Channel Partner Programme is designed to help partners benefit from Axis' market leadership in the fast growing network video market. Axis' Channel Partners are regarded as an extension of its team and each year, the UK off...

The VIP X1-XF H.264 video server was introduced by Bosch to smarten up existing analogue camerasSignificant increase in market share for video encoders with the release of the VIPX1 XF H.264 Further strengthened position in Digital Video Recorders with introduction of the 700 Series hybrid and network recordersA recent market survey conducted by IMS Research, leading suppliers of detailed, quality market research to the global electronics industry, confirms Bosch Security Systems' leadership in...

"Reducing false fire alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals represents a constant challenge in our industry"The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent publication of a series of best practice guidelines by the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA). The CFOA Protocol for the Reduction of False Alarms and Unwanted Fire Signals was launched recently, and represents a significant step forward in the reduction of false fire alarms, affecting both fire an...

High Definition H.264 IP Cameras from AvigilonAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced a new line of Avigilon HD H.264 1 MP and 2 MP IP cameras at ASIS 2010. This new line of ONVIF H.264 cameras delivers megapixel and HD performance to customers who are looking to capture high quality surveillance footage while minimising bandwidth and storage requirements. Designed for ease of installation and superior image...

Legendary Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier will also be at Digital Ally's IACP booth Digital Ally unveiled the new Thermal Ally Imaging Camera at booth number 1035 of the 117th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Orlando, October 23-27. Thermal Ally is a small, versatile, lightweight thermal camera that allows officers to see things they never would have seen before and prevent them from being exposed to danger, day or night, regard...

Seawolf chip from PiximPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has become the exclusive, worldwide distributor for Kiwi Semi's KA909A PixMate™, a companion chip for Pixim's latest product offering, Seawolf. By integrating multiple discrete components, the PixMate chip greatly increases the flexibility of system designers to develop compact Seawolf camera modules by further optimising overall cost/performance and manu...

Vista Mini-D100 single channel mini DVRDesigned to support CCTV security consultants and specifiers, Vista has launched a new dedicated online specifier resource website.Containing a wealth of valuable information, Vista Specifier Online covers all products across the Vista range, including static cameras, fully-functional PTZ domes, DVRs, video transmission products, pan & tilt heads, keyboard controllers, monitors, IR lighting, cables and connectors, and much more.Whether for use within te...

Judges commended the security division of Gallagher Group for its innovation, design and manufacturingGallagher Security Management Systems is celebrating success again - this time as the winner of the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards $10-50 million category. GSMS were announced as category winners at last night's New Zealand International Business Awards, an event which recognises and celebrates companies who are successfully growing their business in international...

GKB Security will exhibit its Video Fire Detection System in the China fire security market for the first timeSecurity China 2010, the 10th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, will be held in 2 to 5 November in Beijing, China. GKB Security Corporation will take this chance to exhibit its security solutions in the China market. GKB security solutions including Video Fire Detection System (VFDS), Verifeye Mobile Recording System and related surveillance products will be e...

The 'Storage and Retrieval Solutions for the Surveillance World' seminar will be presented by Pauline NorstromCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it will be hosting two key seminars at IP Expo, at Earls Court 2, in London on Thursday, 21 October, under the 'Life Safety and IP Security' track. These will address key surveillance issues in the IP world from the effective handling of the large amounts of video footage now generated to the security of the infrastruct...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

Vicon's Surveyor HD PTZ Dome, a day/night 1.3 megapixel cameraVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, announced at the ASIS International Exhibition in Dallas, Texas, the expansion of its line of high-performance PTZ camera domes to include the Surveyor HD, a 1.3 megapixel model. The new Surveyor HD combines a powerful day/night megapixel camera, equipped with 18x optical zoom, in Vicon's proven Surveyor dome system....

WV-SC385 Super Dynamic HD Dome Network CameraAt IP Expo, 20-21 October 2010, Panasonic System Networks Europe is exhibiting their fully integrated IP solutions to the 8000+ visiting IP industry delegates. PSNE products from Security, Telephony, Software and Computing have been integrated, demonstrating ‘true' IP convergence throughout data; video and voice applications at Panasonic stand 224 of the exhibition.Steve Gerrard, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland stated: "IP traffic types su...

Amu has niche knowledge of wireless bridging and will be helping FreeSpace to win contractsAmu Koria has joined wireless data transmission specialists FreeSpace Networks as Business Development Manager. He has niche knowledge of wireless bridging and will be helping FreeSpace to win contracts in the local authority, healthcare, police and education sectors with a focus on the north-west of England, Scotland and the Scottish Borders.Amu has varied experience in electronics having begun working fo...