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The alliance expands geographic reach of MicroPower SOLVEIL solar, wireless surveillance platform into the European market MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, has embarked on a strategic alliance with TEW Plus, a U.K.-based telecommunications and security technology provider serving the transportation and commercial sectors. Expands geographic reach in the European market The relati...

Visitors will see how NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and track a specific person across multiple cameras NICE Systems recently announced that it will be hosting interactive demonstrations of its awarding-winning NICE Suspect Search solution at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place in London on June 16-18. Visitors to booth F950 will see how the use of NICE’s next-generation video analytics makes it possible to locate and tr...

WV-SFV781L dome camera delivers ‘True 4K’ image quality and resolution Panasonic is set to launch (Monday 11th May) a 4K surveillance camera, at an industry event at True 4k Roadshow 2015, Tower of London, which the company says will deliver greater coverage at a lower cost. The WV-SFV781L dome camera delivers ‘True 4K’ image quality and resolution at both the centre and the corners of the image. Offers strong low light performance Aimed at appli...

LILIN will highlight numerous new IP cameras including IR PTZ, a new generation of NVRs and panoramic cameras at the show The IP video surveillance solutions provider, LILIN, is going to present a complete product line at Secutech Taipei 2015 from April 28th to 30th at Nangang Exhibition Center. LILIN's stand (booth # 5101) at the show will highlight numerous new IP cameras, including IR PTZ, a new generation of NVRs, as well as panoramic cameras. New products include IR PTZ...

The topics raised in the CTX conference will be reflected within zones on the exhibition floor With just under a week to go until Counter Terror Expo (CTX), the world's most prominent experts in national security are preparing to gather at the leading international exhibition and conference which will be staged at Olympia, London on April 21 and 22. CTX is a global platform which attracts thousands of buyers and specifiers from government, military, policing, emergency se...

The new model combines resolution of 4K with low-light sensitivity & scene capture capability Sony is adding 4K imaging to its line of security technologies, with the new SNC-VM772R camera. The new model combines the enhanced resolution of 4K with low-light sensitivity leveraging 1.0 type back Illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, bandwidth optimisation features, and intelligent scene capture capability to adopt the best picture quality, ideal for city surveillance, t...

Agreement will see TDSi's security systems installed as part of engineering projects for China Rail Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce it has signed a five year Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China Rail Chen Bang Technology Ltd (CRCBT). The agreement will see TDSi's security systems installed as part of engineering projects for China Rail throughout the People's Republic of China. TDCi to provide CRCBT with latest integrated secur...

The summit will create an avenue for global security professionals to discuss latest strategies and technologies to mitigate threats More than $1.6 trillion was invested in 2013 in energy supply, a figure that has more than doubled in real terms since 2000, and a further $130 billion to improve energy efficiency. With constant growth of oil and gas production across the Middle East and African region, approximately $316 billion will be invested per year in the energy infrastru...

 Teleste and Mitron form one of the leading providers in the market offering the rail industry complete solutions Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, announced recently that it is acquiring Mitron Group Oy Ltd, the Finnish provider of public transportation information systems and modern display solutions. The acquisition follows Teleste’s strategy to become one of the leading supplier...

FoxCounter is Foxstream’s first solution to benefit from this strategic alliance Foxstream, the fast growing software company specialising in real-time VCA (Video Content Analysis) is pleased to announce its partnership with Samsung Techwin. Foxstream’s people counting application can now be run on board Samsung Techwin’s Open Platform WiseNetIII cameras and end users can therefore benefit from a high performance counting application which works fully with S...

Samsung Techwin's products were evaluated to ensure that they comply with Network Rail's safety standards Samsung Techwin cameras, domes, recorders and Ethernet switches within its IP network video surveillance range, have been approved for use within Network Rail infrastructure. The issuing of the PADS Certificate of Acceptance follows a process during which the Samsung Techwin video surveillance products were evaluated and comprehensively tested to ensure that they are reli...

Teleste's end-to-end rail solution is ideal for demanding onboard rail systems APTA's Annual Meeting & EXPO 2014 took place on 13-15 October in Baltimore, USA. The annual event is public transit's premier showcase of technology, products and services, and again, it turned out to be a huge success. Teleste was present at APTA Expo highlighting its IRIS certified end-to-end rail solution that is ideal for demanding onboard rail systems and offers customers everything they n...

PERCo swing gates are created for indoor installations. Special design allows blending them into numerous locations. The product range of PERCo gates includes automatic and electromechanical models. The new WMD-06 electric swing gate is designed for managing pedestrian flows at entrance points of industrial facilities, banks, administrative buildings, retail outlets, railway terminals, airports, etc. The WMD-06 swing gate features a tempered glass swing panel available in two versions: a stand...

Railway tunnel fires can be more dangerous to life than road tunnel blazes providing less favourable opportunities for escape Fire prevention is the single most important issue for railway tunnel fires safety. The potential consequences of fire, both materially and in human life often exceed road tunnels accidents. While the technology and solutions are available to reduce incidences of serious situations, the issue and danger still remains. The question is how we can manage i...

The new Samsung Techwin SRM-872 mobile network video recorder has been engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions experienced on buses, trams, trains and trucks. Developed in response to increasing demand from the transport sector for robust IP network based solutions, the SRM-872 network video recorder, working in conjunction with two Samsung Techwin camera models which have also been specifically designed for the transport sector, offers a highly effective ‘mobile’ ONVIF comp...

The certification proves Teleste’s high standards in developing, designing and manufacturing video surveillance solutions Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, recently announced that it has been awarded the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) certification from Loyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). The globally recognised certification has been granted to Teleste in Mar...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently introduces the new AXIS P14 Series encompassing seven day-and-night network cameras with unique mechanical design. With the AXIS P14 Series, customers can choose camera models with a wide range of resolutions – from HDTV 1080p to 4K Ultra HD – and integrated features for efficient and reliable video surveillance, such as IR illumination, remote zoom and focus, a built-in slot for micro SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and I/O...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has upgraded its entire top-of-the-line AXIS Q60 PTZ dome network camera series for improved image quality, light sensitivity and enhanced capacity for intelligent video. AXIS Q60 Series – which includes indoor, outdoor ready (-E) and active cooling enclosure (-C) models – now features nine new robust, high-speed pan/tilt/zoom cameras for wide area surveillance in indoor, outdoor and desert-like environments: AXIS Q6042/-E/...

In the event of a fire, evacuation of the area or building concerned is always the top priority. Therefore, there is a strong need to link fire alarm and public address systems with a reliable and bi-directional connection. The latest version of the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch fulfils this requirement in a customer–friendly way. The fire alarm panel is now equipped with an IP-communication interface to the public address and voice evacuation system, Praesideo, ensuring a flex...

The workshop will focus on the security hardening challenges faced within rail security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce its CEO, Keith Bloodworth, will chair the Rail Security Workshop at the Transport Security Expo, which takes place on November 13-14, 2013. Recently recognised as one of the most influential people within the security industry, Keith Bloodworth has been a leading visionary withi...

Over 75 representatives of major security vendors from Poland came to celebrate AxxonSoft’s expansion On 15 October 2013, the Turowka Hotel & SPA in Wieliczka (Poland) played host to the official opening of AxxonSoft’s office in Poland, as well as a special conference commemorating the event. Approximately 75 representatives of major security vendors from all over Poland came to celebrate AxxonSoft’s expansion. Festivities began with introduction of key...

JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is pleased to announce the new Pixstar smart WDR analogue camera, the TK-WD9602E. The camera offers an excellent solution for optimising image quality in difficult back-lit areas, such as entranceways. It uses Pixstar technology, based on a multi-shutter Super WDR CMOS sensor, and benefits from JVC’s superior 17-bit DSP technology. Whether you need to use the camera in an entrance foyer, a railway station, or a high security bank, the TK-WD9602E offers clear s...

The SIA Approved Contractor scheme requires applicant companies to complete a stringent auditing process The SIA Approved Contractor scheme requires applicant companies to complete a stringent auditing process (both internal and external) which allows the SIA to measure compliance against the relevant British Standards. The audit process is quite intensive and makes stringent demands on applicants who must demonstrate exceptional rigour when implementing procedural and operati...

The surveillance system combats crime and enhances efficiency of Police operations Buzau, the railway hub of Romania, recently upgraded its municipal surveillance system for the sake of its safety improvement and criminality prevention. With the support of KMW Systems – Dahua’s distributor in Romania, system integrator Mira Telecom successfully implemented the system. Buzau’s road surveillance system was designed to assist local authorities to combat crimes...

 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...

VIVOTEK is launching the FE8172/72V, its first 5-Megapixel fisheye camera, for both indoor and outdoor applications.   Equipped with 5-Megapixel CMOS sensor enabling viewing resolution of 1080p up to 30 fps and a 1.05 mm fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view or 360° surround view, VIVOTEK FE8172/72V camera is able to not only eliminate blind spots but also provide the greatest coverage with the finest details. “We are launching a series of 5-Megapixel solutions this year, sta...

Hikvision released an auto tracking high-speed analogue dome camera, which allows users to protect wide-area locations without on-site manned operation. Among the most notable features, the auto tracking capability in the iDS-2AF1-517-B camera can recognise unusual objects in a scene that are consistent with an intruder or abnormal activity such as entry, exit and loitering etc, and adjust its current pre-defined patrol or pattern to track the object as though the camera were being operated by...

Moxa´s latest two additions to its ToughNet family of Ethernet switches, TN-5816 and TN-5818, add Layer 3 routing to give system integrators the flexibility to deploy applications across networks and expand the range of network routing functionality available to railway automation networks. Like all ToughNet switches, the TN-5816 and TN-5818 are rugged, high-performance Ethernet switches with the rigor to stand up to tough onboard operating environments. The TN-5818 also adds Gigabit Eth...

  The mobile digital video recorders are designed to meet the needs of the defence, rail and transportation marketWavestore software is at the heart of a new range of video recorders which will be demonstrated by Sascal Displays Ltd on their stand No: S7 - 397 at Defence & Security Equipment International exhibition, which takes place at ExCeL London on 13-16 September 2011.The new robust mobile digital video recorders are designed specifically to meet the demanding requiremen...

  View of Durban World Cup stadium, taken from Durban Railway station where Sony HD CCTV cameras have been installedIt took 4 days, 6 plane journeys (approx. 14,450 miles) and 3 cities for SourceSecurity.com's editor, Ghislaine Bombusa, to visit one of Africa's first significant installation of High Definition (HD) CCTV surveillance solution in a railway installation, before stopping by to watch a historic World Cup quarter final unfold, live at the Green Point Stadium. The journe...