Monday, 16 November 2009

The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals

CALLING ALL LIVERYMEN, FREEMEN & MEMBERS!
COMMON HALL is on MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2009 at JP Morgan, 60 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0JP

Common Hall is your chance to learn more about the Livery Company you have chosen to join: a modern Company with strong links to the past and great plans for the future.

Following the meeting of the Court in the Library at JP Morgan’s stunning London headquarters, there will be ceremonies in The Great Hall to admit Members to the Freedom of the Company and to robe Freemen in the Livery of the Company.

The Master, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Chairmen of the Standing Committees will then give short presentations on the activities and achievements of the Company in the past 12 months and look ahead to the challenges and goals in the coming year.

Alderman and Sheriff David Wootton has kindly agreed to attend and will present the Commendation Certificates to those nominated for the Sheriffs’ Awards. These prestigious Awards are respected throughout the City of London and “blue light” agencies across the country now take part.

Common Hall then finishes with a Reception and the opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new friends over a few glasses of wine and beer - and some truly delicious canapés!

The Master, Wardens and Court would like all Members of the Company to attend and support Common Hall.

There is no charge. This is a free event!

It is also a wonderful opportunity for you to invite a prospective member along to see the Company at first hand.

NB:

For security and catering reasons only those who book in advance will be admitted.


Please email the Clerk at Clerk@WCoSP.org to reserve your place(s).

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Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Forecast: 200% Growth IP Video Surveillance 2010-2012

Over the next 3 years, attacks against analog CCTV will accelerate on all sides. We forecast IP video surveillance product sales will increase by 200% total between 2010 and 2012, significantly disrupting and overtaking analog CCTV sales.




We are now bullish on the growth of IP video driven by recent widespread advances in product offering and pricing.

Why Now?

Last year, we projected a significant slowdown in IP video spending as the global economic markets imploded. This slowdown certainly occurred, documented in the deteriorated financial performance of most leading video surveillance companies.

However, in the last year, important advances in new products offered by both up-start and incumbent manufacturers have significantly enhanced the competitiveness of IP video.

What's Driving This Growth


We see 5 main drives behind this projected rapid growth:

Mainstream 720p/1.3MP cameras cut into the cost advantage of analog cameras
Mainstream hybrid DVRs remove the barriers of legacy deployments to migrate to IP
Emerging managed/hosted video undermines analog's advantages in small deployments
Emerging panoramic cameras further cut the cost advantage of analog cameras
Maturing IP camera standards will cut costs and reduce complexity

In 2009, significant advances have occurred in all of these areas.

Where Does this Projection Come from?


This is our theory based on non-public information we have gathered from over 100 sources on sales, product roadmaps and trends. It assumes weak economic growth over the 3 year period, limited overall growth in video surveillance and no major terrorist actions. A V-shaped recovery and/or terrorist events could enable the market to exceed this projection. A double dip secondary recession or growth of HDcctv could cause the market to underperform this projection.

What Does this Projection Mean?

We believe IP video growth will significantly outperform current industry expectations of 25 - 35% annual growth. While forecasting the future in a period of economic turmoil is more art than science, we are confident that IP video will gain the upper hand in general commercial deployments during this period.

Inside this report, we examine in-depth the factors driving this growth and the impact this is likely to have on industry participants.

source: IPVIDEOMARKET.INFO

2010 Video Surveillance Industry Guide Released

2010 Video Surveillance Industry Guide Released

Security Media Video Playlist | Embedr

Security Media Video Playlist | Embedr

Security Media video room

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Friday, 30 October 2009

Bosch’s innovative spirit keeps it ahead of the field in CCTV


Bosch Security Systems continues its clear market leadership in CCTV within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region

That’s the result of the latest report on the EMEA CCTV market by IMS Research.

IMS places the company at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipment with a market share of 9.1%, more than 3% up on its nearest competitor, and number one in video encoders with a market share of 19.4%, nearly 10% up on the nearest competitor.

The recent acquisition of Extreme CCTV is expected to further extend the company’s lead with a new range of products able to target niche and vertical markets.

These results confirm Bosch’s own expectations based on the company’s sales results in the CCTV market, and follow in the wake of a host of innovations recently introduced by the company. These include the new wide dynamic range Dinion 2X 20-bit camera, the IP Camera 200 Series, Release 4 of Bosch’s powerful Intelligent Video Analysis software, the Aegis Superled, infrared illuminator, the GVS 1000 long-range active infrared imaging system and release 2.5 of the Divar XF Hybrid H.264 Recorder. The company has also introduced a major new firmware release for its IP Video products, which supports the recently introduced Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standard.

According to Coen Rooijmans, senior Vice President EMEA, Bosch Security Systems plans to further expand its CCTV market share by continuously adding to this range of innovative products and by further expanding its sales, support and training activities.
He said: "Just having a catalogue is not enough. Our customers expect excellent training and support as well, which is why we have training facilities in almost all countries in EMEA"


For more information visit www.boschsecurity.co.uk

Thanks to CCTViNFO.COM - for the article

CCTV User Group 2009 conference by Security Media Publishing

CCTV User Group 2009 conference from Security Media Publishing

CCTV User Group 2009 conference.
Four Pillars Hotel - Cotswolds

Networking event for end-users and commercial members of the User Group to meet and discuss HOT Topics

Thursday, 29 October 2009

CCTV and Surveillance Programme at CTX 2010

­­­­­­­CCTV & Surveillance – Media Sponsor: Security Media Publishing – Day 1

1350 - 1355 Chairperson Opening, Mr Tom Reeve, Editor, CCTV Image

1355 – 1415 Understanding Video Analytics

· What is it

· How does it work

· What is it good at and what is it not good at?

· What does the future hold?

Mr Geoff Thiel, CEO, VCA Technology

1415 – 1435 Cobham Surveillance

1435 – 1455 Wireless & Blue Tooth Surveillance – Meeting the Challenge!

· Intelligence Gathering

· Smart Phones, Smart Networks, SMART VILLANS!

· Using WiFi technology to fill in the gaps

· Blue Tooth surveillance can defeat the security of Skype

Mr Jim Pates, Managing Director, Airtrace

1455 – 1515 Protection of critical infrastructure with infrared imaging

· Thermal and non thermal infrared imaging

· Choosing the right wavelength for the situation

· Results of Belcoast : NATO demonstration defence against terrorism

Mr Martin Ghillemyn, Application Manager, Xenics

1515 – 1535 Gamma TSE

1535 - 1555 Panoptec

1555 – 1615 Mobotix

1615 – 1635 Tellemachus

1635 – 1655 Panasonic / Security Media Publishing

1655 – 1700 Session Summary and Chairperson Close

SMi’s Counter CBRN Operations conference

Counter CBRN Operations
1st & 2nd February 2010, Marriott Regents Park, London, UK

Secure your place online at www.smi-online.co.uk/countercbrn.asp

Alternatively call Nicolas Pianet on +44 (0) 20 7827 6728

SMi’s Counter CBRN Operations conference is well timed to provide you with the most up-to-date review of international CBRN Programmes and Operational Experiences. Hear from key nations and organisations including, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany and NATO.

Hear the latest updates from international counter-proliferation centres and assess the latest operational case studies from the United States Navy and Interpol.

Our exceptional 2010 programme includes keynote addresses from:

* Chief Superintendent Andrew Sigsworth, Head, Lead Police Operational Support Plan, Police National CBRN Centre, UK
* Bill Puttmann, Expert Civil and Military Coordination, Weapons of Mass Destruction Centre, NATO
* Colonel Dave Williams, Medical Systems Joint Project Manager, Joint Programme Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defence, USA
* Captain Michael Collins, Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support, United States Navy

To view the full speaker line-up, please visit our website at: www.smi-online.co.uk/countercbrn.asp


PLUS Remploy’s interactive workshop also available on 3rd February:

Achieving Multi-Agency Cooperation in the Case of a CBRN Emergency

Attend this fully interactive half-day workshop where you will have the opportunity to receive advice on best practice gained from operational experiences. Discuss multi-agency cooperation and interoperability for coordinating an effective CBRN response.

BOOKING INFORMATION


* Secure your place by 30th October 2009 & save £200 *


* Discounted rates also available for the Public Sector, First Responders, Government & Serving Military *

Secure your place online at by visiting - www.smi-online.co.uk/countercbrn.asp

Alternatively contact Nicolas Pianet on tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6728 / email: npianet@smi-online.co.uk

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Arabic translation for security middle east site

Security Middle East website - now has full Google translate feature.
also will see that there is a message box and all other features running fine
dont forget to register for newsletter.

back soon with more news..

Thursday, 15 October 2009

HDcctv Alliance and SMPTE Partner to Bring True HDTV to the Security Market; The Simplicity of Analog with the Benefits of Digital

>> video link here <<

Sydney, Australia, (PRWEB) October 14, 2009 -- The HDcctv Alliance™, the consortium managing worldwide technical standards for security equipment interoperability, and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the organization that manages worldwide technical standards for motion imaging including HDTV, today announced that the Alliance is permitted to re-use key parts of the SMPTE HDTV standards specifications. This license agreement formalizes a relationship that has greatly accelerated the development of the HDcctv Specification v1.0, currently being put before the HDcctv Alliance's Board of Directors for ratification.

Through a process consuming hundreds of man-years of effort, SMPTE has developed standards for transmitting unadulterated HDTV signals directly over coaxial cable. These standards, collectively known as HD-SDI, are technically proven in the broadcast HDTV market providing seamless interoperability and over a decade of faultless 24-7 broadcast television operation. Most broadcast studio equipment relies on HD-SDI connectivity for all stages of program creation and delivery.

The HD-SDI specification is defined in an extensive collection of SMPTE documents covering transmission of 720p and 1080p formats, among others, at data rates around 1.5Gb/s. Under the license agreement, the HDcctv Alliance was able to quickly develop v1.0 of its specification by directly reproducing many of the key technologies and requirements of HD-SDI, while adding new capabilities unique to the surveillance industry. Subsequent versions of the HDcctv specification will build on the HD-SDI specification to provide for advanced features, such as up-the-cable control, bi-directional audio, and up-the-cable power.

"HDcctv delivers the high-resolution clarity of HDTV in the CCTV environment, re-using existing coaxial infrastructure. With upwards of 95% of the installed base of security systems incorporating coaxial cable, HDcctv Alliance equipment based on the SMPTE standards makes upgrading security applications to high resolution easy and cost effective," said Wendy Aylsworth, VP of Engineering for SMPTE. "By combining efforts, HDcctv Alliance's plug-and-play equipment will be able to deliver high-resolution surveillance video with no jitter, no image artifacts, and no delay. "

"The SMPTE relationship gives a great head start to the HDcctv Alliance," said Todd Rockoff, Executive Director of HDcctv Alliance, "because it enabled us to put together a high-credibility, richly detailed draft Specification in very short order. Because the Alliance is the only SMPTE-licensed body in the security industry, HDcctv is uniquely well positioned to leverage HDTV in high-resolution surveillance solutions."

"SMPTE's affiliation with the HDcctv Alliance is strategically significant," said Peter Symes, Director of Standards and Engineering for SMPTE. "The SMPTE standards structure includes one technology committee for each unique delivery system. We already have committees addressing film, digital cinema, television, and broadband. If in the future the HDcctv Alliance decides that the security industry would benefit from SMPTE-managed standards, SMPTE could consider forming a video surveillance committee, and the HDcctv Specification might provide a high-value starting point."


HDcctv Alliance is open for membership sign up at http://www.highdefcctv.org/. Alliance Members can log into the Website and gain access to non-public Alliance information. Only Adopting and Voting Members have access to the HDcctv Interoperability Specification v1.0. The Alliance's membership, drawn from component and equipment manufacturers worldwide, includes

  • Adopting and Voting Members CSST,
  • Gennum,
  • Stretch,
  • AltaSens,
  • blueCaps,
  • Comart,
  • COP UK,
  • EverFocus,
  • theHDcctv.com,
  • OmniVision,
  • Ovii,
  • and Pixim.

HDcctv offers several advantages for the end user, compared to alternative ways of achieving high resolution, including:

  • Surveillance-Grade Reliability -- Video is not broken up into packets and then transmitted via an occasionally congested network
  • Plug-and-Play Resolution Upgrade -- The transition from CCTV to HDcctv is very easy: just upgrade the DVR and selected cameras
  • Familiar and Reliable User Interface -- For the installer/operator, the only difference between HDcctv and CCTV is that the DVR recording configuration screens have both HD and SD resolution
  • True HDTV Live View -- Not compressed or packetized
    Real-Time Speed Dome Control -- No signal delays between a joystick command and the corresponding speed dome
  • Best Possible Input Format for Analytics -- Digitally delivers crisp, unadulterated video from cameras to DVR Semiconductor technology advances enable HDcctv, making all of the following affordable:
  • Sensors capable of capturing surveillance-grade high-resolution images
  • Image processing circuits coupled to (or embedded in) those high-resolution sensors
    HD-SDI transmission technology adapted from broadcast HDTV under license from SMPTE
  • Codecs capable of processing HDTV streams

HDTV display panels (leveraging consumer trends)About HDcctv Alliance™ HDcctv Alliance is a non-profit, global consortium that manages specifications for high-definition closed-circuit television (HDcctv) as open industry standards. The Alliance provides education on the benefits of HDcctv to the security industry and the end market, as well as promoting industry adoption of HDcctv based on all-digital transmission over coaxial cable of broadcast-industry-standards-compliant serialized uncompressed video.
The Alliance facilitates the development of high-quality interoperable HDcctv devices through its logo and compliance program and promotes the benefits of HDcctv and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing. Further information, including postings of the most recent product and technology announcements, is available by visiting the HDcctv Alliance Web site at http://www.highdefcctv.org/. Detailed information about the HDcctv Specification is available only to members on the Alliance's Website.

HDcctv and the HDcctv logos are trademarks of the HDcctv Alliance.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Milestone Systems' Partners - Open Platform day


Tuesday 6th Oct 09
Milestone Conference at the Aurora hotel - Heathrow

in this picture - i don't think anyone has noticed Courtneys new legs !



On the day there were presentations by :
CEO - Laars Thingaard
Sales Dir. - Laurence De Guzman
UK Mgr. - Glenn Fletcher

A fantastic conference delivering all the values of integration to the security installer.

we shot a video of the event and we will put it up soon for all to see

Monday, 12 October 2009

new EMC services and solutions.

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You are invited to attend to the British Exhibition of Security Technology

BEST London 2009

Opening Times
Tuesday 27th October 9am-7pm
Wednesday 28th October 9am-5pm
Pre-Register Online @ www.bestexhibition.co.uk
ENTRANCE IS FREE

Drinks and food provided, FREE bar available.
This exhibition comprises of independent British
manufacturers of high technology security equipment.
As this is a small exhibition, there will be plenty of time and
space to discuss your potential requirements and test the
equipment that is on display, unlike most other exhibitions!

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