Tuesday 13 April 2010

CNL and Geoquip's strategic technology partnership for perimeter protection | SecurityMiddleEast.com

CNL and Geoquip's strategic technology partnership for perimeter protection | SecurityMiddleEast.com
CNL, which develops physical security information management (PSIM) software, has formed a strategic technology partnership with Geoquip, a worldwide specialist in the design, development and manufacture of electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

The partnership, through CNL's Technology Alliance Programme (TAP), will ensure Geoquip products such as its fence-mounted Defensor system are certified to work with CNL's IPSecurityCenter situation management software. Certification will allow bi-directional communication of alarm information directly with IPSecurityCenter, enabling intelligence from other systems such as video surveillance and access to verify alarms.

LILIN lifts lid on day/night IP mini-dome camera | SecurityMiddleEast.com

LILIN lifts lid on day/night IP mini-dome camera | SecurityMiddleEast.com
LILIN has unveiled a new 540TVL day/night IP mini-dome camera, boasting features including the latest dual H.264 and JPEG video streaming technology. With its 2.8-12mm varifocal lens offering both wide and narrow views, depending on requirements, the new IPD-552 model is ONVIF supported to ensure users can mix and match with other manufacturer conformant products.

This device is said to have sensitivity of 0.05 Lux (f1.2), allowing the camera to operate in poor conditions, while an infrared cut filter automatically switches from colour daytime images to black and white pictures at night.

Human Recognition Systems’ Middle East market drive for biometric technology | SecurityMiddleEast.com

Human Recognition Systems’ Middle East market drive for biometric technology | SecurityMiddleEast.com

Biometric and identity management consultancy Human Recognition Systems (HRS) has signed a partnership deal with Innova Consultants Group WLL (ICG) and Eastern Trading and Maintenance Company Ltd (ETM) to introduce its MSolutions products to meet expanding demand in the Middle East region.

HRS has established core markets in the UK since the company was set up in 2002, including construction, aviation, defence, central government and homeland and border security. Its Msolutions package of biometrics, video analytics and identity tools will now help ICG and ETM to quickly grow within the Middle East biometrics market, which has seen double-digit growth in the last three years, the company reports.

New Kinysis Rugged Computer from DAP Technologies Offers Powerful Computing and Customizability in a Compact Tablet Design | SecurityMiddleEast.com

New Kinysis Rugged Computer from DAP Technologies Offers Powerful Computing and Customizability in a Compact Tablet Design | SecurityMiddleEast.com
Built rugged for demanding environments, DAP's new Kinysis tablet features a modular design for user customization

Measuring only 9 inches wide and weighing just over 3 pounds, the new Kinysis tablet computer from DAP Technologies efficiently uses its compact size by packing powerful features including a fully rugged design, Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard operating system, modular technology for easy customization, standard wireless communications, and a hot-swappable battery.

Monday 12 April 2010

Andrew Rennison, the interim CCTV regulator, has recorded the following introductory message.

The National CCTV Strategy Board has strategic ownership of delivery of the strategy and will report to the Home Office on progress.

A key part of the delivery mechanism is the appointment of an Interim CCTV Regulator and establishment of an Independent Advisory Group.
These are two distinct functions but with overlapping interests in helping to determine the direction and benefits of effective implementation of the strategy.
Background

In establishing the National CCTV Oversight Body and the independent CCTV Regulator (iCCTVR), the Policing Minister also announced the establishment of an Independent Advisory Group. The IAG will provide advice to the National CCTV Strategy Board and to the iCCTVR, monitor direction on implementing the national strategy, and responding to requests for advice from the Board and the iCCTVR.

Membership of the IAG should have representatives from business, CCTV operators, community and third sector groups. It is expected that that membership of the IAG will be fluid with a core group providing the majority of support, and other members of the Group being engaged on an ad hoc basis.

The Independent Advisory Group (IAG) has been set up to bring external and independent advice and guidance to the National CCTV Strategy Board and to assist in the effective implementation of the National CCTV Strategy. The role of the IAG is to assist the National CCTV Strategy Board in conjunction with the Interim CCTV Regulator to implement the National CCTV Strategy.
iCCTV Regulator

The role of the interim Regulator will be to work with the National CCTV Strategy Board on six key areas. These are to:

* develop national standards for the installation and use of CCTV in public space;
* determine training requirements for users and practitioners;
* engage with the public and private sector in determining the need and potential content of any regulatory framework;
* raise public awareness and understanding of how CCTV operates and the benefits to tackling crime and public protection;
* review the existing recommendations of the National CCTV Strategy and advising the Strategy Board on implementation, timelines and cost and development of an effective evidence base;
* promote public awareness of the complaints process and criteria for complaints to the relevant agencies (e.g. Information Commissioner, local authority, private organisation etc) and dealing with complaints relating to technical standards.

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