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Bank Aljazira deploys VidSys PSIM to centralise security operations

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Bank Aljazira (BAJ), a leading Shari’ah compliant financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has deployed VidSysPhysical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, in order to reduce risk and enforce standards across its security operations. With the financial industry institutions facing increasingly sophisticated threats directed at bank assets and brand integrity, BAJ’s security team sought to reduce risk and ensure compliance with recently strengthened Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) security regulations.  BAJ selected the VidSys PSIM to help implement rigorous corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all its facilities, including ATMs, cash centres, branches and corporate buildings.  With a multitude of systems, sensors and devices all generating alerts and alarms, BAJ needed to create a streamlined and centralised view of operations.  Leveraging the PSIM platform, the BAJ security team can now efficiently detect, analyse and respond to any incident across its geographically dispersed locations, while simultaneously adhering to its SOPs and complying with new SAMA regulations and standards. SecuTronic, a leading Middle East systems integrator, deployed the VidSys PSIM software platform, leveraging this technology to enable integration of multiple proprietary systems, including GE and Nedap access control technology, fire systems from Bosch and Simplex, video from Dedicated Micros and American Dynamics and a large network of ATMs.  The VidSys multi-vendor video management application tightly integrates BAJ’s surveillance capability with alarms to provide real-time verification.  By combining all of the systems into one user interface, the VidSys solution facilitates greater situation awareness and resolution of incidents according to BAJ-configured protocols, in each case generating a time-stamped audit trail. Kamal Kazi, Chief Executive Officer at SecuTronic, said, “VidSys PSIM is a commercial-off-the-shelf solution enabling rapid deployment and the integration of multiple systems, all without custom coding.  That provided Bank AlJazira a fast route to compliance.  The BAJ security team can now identify, analyse and prioritise situations automatically, with all the appropriate information and systematic procedures presented to security officers in one easily-managed common view.” Iyad Alyousf, Vice President, Head of Logistics Division at Bank AlJazira, noted, “We are delighted that following the deployment of VidSys PSIM, Bank AlJazira is the first SAMA compliant financial institution in Saudi Arabia.  By digitising and automating standard operating procedures, we can now enforce and track corporate policy to ensure compliance across our entire enterprise.  This consistent approach to all of our security applications is delivering operational efficiencies.  It also provides centralised awareness across all BAJ facilities, reducing the time required to manage data across previously disparate systems and ensuring a rapid and appropriate response to incidents.” Darren Chalmers-Stevens, Vice-President EMEA, commented, “The success of the BAJ project signals an upsurge in demand for PSIM in the region as well as a greater appreciation of the fast and meaningful return on investment that comes with adoption of the VidSys software platform.  Our teams on the ground in Saudi Arabia and the UAE – as well as purpose-built training and demonstration facilities in the region – underscore continued investment and commitment to the region by VidSys.  Our commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product now supports a rapidly-growing number of projects, while allowing system integrators to deliver jobs on-time and on-budget.” Darren Chalmers-Stevens also spoke on the subject to Philip Ingram, Managing Director of Security Media Publishing, at the Intersec 2014 exhibition underway in Dubai. For a VidSys PSIM demonstration, visit Secutronic stand on 19 – 21 January).  For more information, go to www.vidsys.com.  To book a demonstration at VidSys training facilities in Europe or the Middle East, e-mail emeainfo@vidsys.com.

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Tyco Security Products unveils portfolio of purpose-built solutions at Intersec 2014

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Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be returning to Intersec 2014 in Dubai with a comprehensive portfolio of purpose-built access control, video, intrusion and PSIM solutions. The newly acquired Exacq Technologies will be shown for the first time on the Tyco Security Products stand SA/305C as further evidence of the company’s recognition of the widely diverse way in which customers use their solutions.  Best suited for those who use their their video solutions as an event-driven, forensic tool, Exacq’s intuitive VMS platform –exacqVision – is the ideal complement to the company’s American Dynamics VMS solution – VideoEdge and victor.  These user-centric offerings cater to fundamentally different user needs, which Tyco Security Products identifies as a gap in the market today. Another portfolio making its debut at the Tyco Security Products stand is Surveillint from Proximex, a Physical Security Information Management solution that connects and correlates information from disparate systems. Surveillint provides a single, centralized environment to help mitigate risk, ensure compliance and offer a quick ROI, and is tailored to users that require the most comprehensive of command and control platforms for total system management. “As in many markets around the world, the security needs of users in the Middle East range from the smallest of businesses and residences to large corporate or industrial customers requiring the highest levels of protection,” said Mike Ryan, president of Tyco Security Products.  “With our expanded portfolio of purpose built solutions, we’re pleased to offer customers a diverse array of options to meet their very specific security objectives, instead of the typical one size fits all approach.” This focus on user-specific objectives is also addressed by the vast offering of American Dynamics IP cameras that will be on display. The new Illustra Flex line provides very affordable, high-definition 1MP and 3MP video with excellent low light performance, providing businesses a cost-effective camera option without sacrificing image quality. For users with more active surveillance needs, the Illustra 625 PTZ is designed with exceptional speed and ultra-low latency performance for applications where locating, tracking and zooming in on subject details is critical. The purpose-built philosophy is not new to the company which markets distinct access control solutions to different customers globally.  The latest releases from three of those differentiated solutions – Software House, CEM andKantech – will be on display on the stand. Software House will showcase its new single-reader version of the popular iSTAR Edge controller. This new controller utilises Power over Ethernet (PoE) to leverage existing network infrastructure, which dramatically reduces installation costs which otherwise can quickly get exorbitant for a security team looking for an enterprise solution.  A new version of the industry-leading security and event management platform, C•CURE 9000 v2.2, features a host of enhancements that simplify the management of personnel access, including features such as credential deactivation, custom clearances, and activating events based on activity. CEM will debut the version 6.8 software release of its powerful AC2000 access control and integrated security management system, offering a host of new features including enhancements to the AC2000 WEB platform. At Intersec,AC2000 will be integrated with American Dynamics cameras and DSC alarm monitoring panels forming a single, integrated Tyco Security Products solution. Also from CEM is emerald, the industry’s most advanced multifunctional intelligent access terminal, featuring an innovative touch screen reader and controller in one. One of the highlights for Kantech is the new Kantech ioPass SA-550 Stand Alone Door Controller, which brings  the reader and controller together in an easy-to-use software free solution. Rounding out the intuitive Kantech offerings is the Intevo Compact, an entry-level version of its innovative, easy to deploy security platform that integrates access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size enterprises. The latest and most user-friendly intrusion technology from Bentel Security will also be displayed, including the newABSOLUTA M-TOUCH touchscreen keypad with 7″ full colour display, and the new ABSOLUTA App, that enables users to quickly and efficiently control their ABSOLUTA control panels remotely from anywhere through their smartphone. TheIMPASSA from DSC, a full featured wireless alarm system with an integrated communicator for high speed, reliable and secure alarm communications, rounds out the intrusion solution set. For more on the full Tyco Security Products portfolio, please visit www.tycosecurityproducts.com.

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PSIM visionary to chair rail security workshop at Transport Security Expo 2013

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CEO of CNL Software, Keith Bloodworth, will chair a workshop at Transport Security Expo. Focused on the security hardening challenges faced within rail security following attacks such as London 7/7 and Madrid 3/11, the session will take place on November 13, 2013, in the one of the dedicated workshop theaters at the London Olympia venue. Recently recognized as one of the most influential people within the security industry, Keith Bloodworth has been a leading visionary within the industry for over a decade. With Keith at its helm, CNL Software has become a leading innovator within rail security software, with its award winning PSIM software deployed to safeguard rail transport in iconic cities such as London and Washington DC. “I was delighted to have been selected to chair this seminar. Education is one of the key enablers of change within security, helping the transition of rail security from video systems which are reliant on constant monitoring to information based systems which proactively manage the increasing volume of video traffic in the control room” commented Keith, “I look forward to some interesting discussions during this session.” Taking place on November 13-14, 2013 at London Olympia – Transport Security Expo comprises an extensive conference and workshop program, supported by one of the largest dedicated technology exhibitions held internationally each year. The Transport Security Expo brings together the world’s leading experts from government, military, law enforcement and security services face to face with the aviation, maritime and public transport industries, to assess the threat level, examine the countermeasures in place and, where necessary, recommend alternate strategies to deal with these threats. For more information please visit www.cnlsoftware.com – www.transec.com

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