ISC West 2013 Show Report

AT ISC West around 180 exhibitors showed 1000 brands across a floor space reported to be 40 per cent larger than last year. Those improved numbers are very good to see from the industry’s perspective.

Security 2012 Sydney Show Report

SECURITY 2012 offered some surprises, gave us hands-on opportunities to play with the latest products, provided a clear sense of Australia’s market mood and pointed towards future trends.

Security 2012 Product Showcase

Check out some of the new product you’ll see at Security 2012 in Sydney July 25-27 – that’s this week folks. This year there’s a real weight of new product coming through with a raft of symbiotic technologies all evolving together.

Security Electronics & Networks' Golf Day

SE&N’s inaugural Security Electronics & Networks Golf Day will take place on August 23 at the Lakes Golf Club at Kingsford in Sydney. All proceeds from the day will go to the Sony Foundation’s Youth Cancer Charity, YouCan, which is building specialised youth cancer centres across Australia to support cancer sufferers and their families.

DVTel Installed in Prestigious Bangalore Project

DVTEL’S IP video management system, distributed locally by Pacific Communications, has been deployed in multiple Embassy Group projects, installed by Twice Digitale. The Embassy Group is one of India's most reputable property developers with 25 years of experience in real estate development.

Milestone Getting Into Hardware

IN a major shift, of the industry's leading developers of open platform video management software (VMS), Milestone Systems, is getting into the hardware business. The Copenhagen-based technology supplier introduced its XProtect Essential NVR at ISC West in Las Vegas.

The Interview: Integrated Products’ New Vision

A new company called Integrated Products will be distributing IndigoVision’s impressive range of IP video products. SE&N editor John Adams speaks with Integrated Products’ managing director, Stuart Fowler.

Pacific Communications Wins Pelco Dealer of the Year

In a coup for Australia’s largest electronic security distributor, Pacific Communications has been awarded Pelco’s Distributor of the Year Award for the region.

Enter, Ness Corporation

One of Australia’s oldest and most respected electronic security manufacturers has announced a name change. As managing director, Naz Circosta tells SE&N’s John Adams, Ness Security Products will now be known as Ness Corporation, reflecting the diversified nature of the business.

Security Odyssey, 2010

What can we expect from the year 2010 in terms of new product and new technology? John Adams talks to electronic security suppliers and manufacturers to find how they see the next 12 months in terms of growth and product releases.

New Curtin Technology Makes Campus Safer

Curtin University of Technology’s own innovative research in mobile video surveillance is being used to help keep its Bentley Campus in Perth, safe around the clock.

Axis to supply 7000 IP cameras for trains

AXIS Communications has won the contract to supply networked IP security cameras for Sydney’s new Waratah train suburban fleet. It’s a massive contract. Axis Communications will supply 7,000 209MFD-R network cameras, through distribution partner Pacific Communications, as part of a subcontract between DEDIR - Hitachi JV and the international electronics and systems group, Thales.

ISE cuts ribbon on Security Providers Association of Australia

LAST month the Institute of Security Executives, one of Australia’s oldest and largest industry associations, changed its name and sharpened its focus as it pushed toward further cementing its national footprint.

ASIS conference for Sydney

ASIS International will hold the 4th Annual Asia Pacific conference in Sydney February, 1-3, 2010. The conference will feature 30 educational sessions covering a wide spectrum of security issues from physical security and workplace crime, to the protection of intellectual property.

Cardax wins Security Excellence Award

CARDAXFT and Veracity Integration have won the Integrated Security Solution of the Year award at the Security Excellence Awards 2009 held at the London Hilton on Park Lane in England.

Hills Industries gets into alarm monitoring

Monitoring is the electronic security industry’s most lucrative sector. Now, with its acquisition of a 51 per cent controlling stake in telecommunications tech house UHS and an alliance with Telstra, Hills Industries has tapped a rich vein.

RTA kicks off facial recognition project

NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has commenced its rollout of facial recognition technology from Sagem to assist in proof-of-identification and fraud prevention. The implementation follows a successful 2006 trial of the technology commissioned by Austroads.

New electronic security association launches in Australia

THE Alarm Monitoring Centre Association (AMCA) is pleased to announce its official launch today. The AMCA is the only national industry association which is dedicated to the specific interests of the electronic security industry. The AMCA was formed with the purpose of representing, promoting and enhancing the growth and professional development of the industry.

Sanyo HD camera wins at IFSEC

SANYO's VCC-HDN4000P HD network camera won CCTV Product of the Year at the IFSEC 2009 Awards.

See bee

New findings from Monash University researcher Adrian Dyer could lead to improved artificial intelligence systems and computer programs allowing reliable facial recognition at all angles.

SNP: Family ties

Australia’s oldest security company SNP has spent millions developing a former warehouse into a state-of-the-art head office and control room. The new building reflects the growing strength of one of Australia’s largest security providers.

HID at the top of the class

HID’s bioCLASS is a handsome unit that ticks all the boxes when it comes to high security applications – how far you go with layers of security really depends on you.

Moreton Bay scores UK deal

Australian technology innovator, Moreton Bay Systems, has signed Vidilanz UK Ltd (VUK) based in Brighton, as a master distributor in the UK for its new Vidilanz security camera technology.

Axis delivers one million network cameras

AXIS Communications has now delivered one million network cameras since its first IP camera was launched 11 years ago

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BGWT Appointed Distributor For S2

24 May 2013 | Email this article

Keeping the pot boiling over at BGWT is the announcement the company has snagged distribution of S2’s browser-based access control and video surveillance solutions.

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Optus Wins $A60 Million Suretek Deal

24 May 2013 | Email this article

OPTUS Business has announced a 5-year, $A60 million contract with Suretek, for the delivery of fixed network and high-speed mobile services via Optus’ 3G and superfast 4G networks1.

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Security Equipment Sales Projected To Grow 7 Per Cent Through 2016

22 May 2013 | Email this article

Global demand for security equipment will increase 7 per cent annually to $US117 billion in 2016, driven by a strong rebound in construction activity and advances in electronic security technology, according to research company, The Freedonia Group.

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Nowra Public Safety CCTV System Switched Back On

17 May 2013 | Email this article

CCTV cameras have been turned back on in Nowra after a privacy ruling brought by Nowra resident Adam Bonner challenging the use of the surveillance systems by local councils across New South Wales was overturned.

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New Bug Eye Camera Gives Panoramic View And Depth Of Field

15 May 2013 | Email this article

Researchers have built a digital camera that mimics the curved, compound structure of an insect eye, according to a report in Nature magazine.