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Brazil Bank redefines secure banking with installation of integrated security system from RISCO Group

Caixa Economica Federal bank has been using RISCO Group's security products for the last four yearsCaixa Economica Federal bank operates as the main agent for the Federal government public policies in Brazil and is present in the lives of millions of Brazilians today. The bank serves not only its clients, but the whole Brazilian population through lotteries, urban infrastructure investments and social programmes payments.The challengeCaixa Economica Federal Bank was looking to enhance the securi...

Brazilian mobile provider strengthens perimeter security of antenna sites with RISCO Group solutions

 RISCO's intruder detectors protect the sites while preventing false alarmsA leading Cellular Provider in Brazil required a reliable security solution to protect its numerous antenna sites around the country. With over 8000 antenna sites spread around the country, the company is one of the largest cellular providers in Brazil. Remote control over the systems installed on-site from a Central Control Room was also required.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Brazil are usually located in iso...

VIVOTEK CCTV surveillance system watches over Brazil’s financial institution

A total of 210 IP7131 and TC5330 VIVOTEK network cameras have been installed at the institutionA great financial institution located in São Paulo, Brazil is in the midst of a massive technology upgrade, and decided to complement its security system for data centre access with a surveillance system based on network cameras.The existing security system was designed to encompass even identification by iris recognition, but image monitoring was missing. Observing those needs, Alpha-Digi with...

The security camera zoom debate: is 36x really better than 18x?

Image quality is affected by more than just zoom Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce.  Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative to select one with features that will provide the best results possible.  It is often thought that the higher the zoom, the better the quality of the images produced.  However, this is not always necessarily the case. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe...

Blending physical security systems with environmental design for optimised crime prevention solutions

  Poorly maintained environments send messages that undesirable behaviour will be tolerated Crime prevention is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can influence where crimes are committed. That's why Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) should be an essential component to the crime prevention strategy of any building or area.  In this article ASSA ABLOY Future Labs ...

New access solutions to be showcased by SALTO Systems at IFSEC South Africa 2010

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

Protecting financial organisations from emerging security risks with integrated solutions

  Globalisation and new technologies have led to increased threats for financial organisations The banking and financial sector needs to be constantly prepared to manage an increasing range of security risks, from fraud and anti-social behaviour to data mismanagement. Organisations must anticipate such potential risks and have well-established plans in place to address them.  Honeywell, with more than 50 years of experience in the security industry, is helpin...

Luxury Moroccan resort is secured by Siemens

In the hospitality business, most invest only in the first security level - the passive security systems which are required by law.  Very few invest voluntarily in extra security precautions and processes (those processes which perhaps see security in its wider context to also include fire safety). Although international hotel operators usually have higher standards than those prescribed by law for their passive security systems (including standards for CCTV, intrusion detection and higher-...

Le Mans Series victory in Portugal for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton

 CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton enjoyed a victory in the Algarve 1000km, Le Mans Series raceOver the weekend, entrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros, secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km, nighttime, Le Mans Series endurance race alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and newly signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team.The win in Portugal behind the...

Holland’s largest Wi-Fi provider selects Proxim Wireless to unwire Hotels, parks and public hotspots

Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTCQX: PRXM) (PINKSHEETS: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that KPN Hotspots B.V., Holland's largest provider of Wi-Fi® hotspots, is expanding its partnership with Proxim as the provider of its Wi-Fi networking equipment.KPN already has more than 2,000 of Proxim's ORiNOCO® AP-700 and AP-4000 access points deployed throughout Holland and has partnered with Proxim to deliver Wi-F...

Dedicated Micros - banking on security in the Middle East

Dedicated Micros have had tremendous success delivering CCTV solutions to the banking sector in the Middle East, which faces a multitude of threats including fraud, theft and physical attacks on staff and customers. Across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, Dedicated Micros can count 10 major banks - in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - as customers, the largest has nearly 1000 systems installed. As our CCTV systems are embedded, rather than PC based, they ar...

Honeywell's security products have a new home - Honeywell City website

The website helps to visualise how specific security technologies can be applied by end-usersHoneywell recently launched a new website designed to complement its broad range of security technology. The Honeywell City interactive website serves as a single online destination to help security dealers and end-users visualise how specific security technologies can be applied in homes, businesses, commercial sites and critical infrastructure. From high-rise office buildings to single-family...

Security planning and management tips for small businesses

  Cutting costs on security investments puts small businesses at the risk of criminal activity During tough economic times, many small businesses can be found guilty of neglecting investment in their on-going security protection.  Naturally, this can prove to be problematic as the impact of break-ins and criminal activity greatly affect the accounts and day-to-day running of the business. Luke Martyn, SMB specialist at ADT Fire and Security provides practical, cost-ef...

Honeywell integrated security system with new seismic sensing capability provides ideal solution for banking sector

Honeywell's new seismic sensing capability combined with the Galaxy Dimension security solution provides a compelling new proposition for banks and financial institutions enabling them to fully protect their assets in a cost effective, user-friendly solution.  With the addition of the seismic sensing capability to its intrusion features, Galaxy Dimension now protects any high value storage units ranging from vaults, safes and fixed ATMs to more portable items such as portable ATMs, ticketi...

Don't bank on conventional security

Many of us are familiar with the security measures that banks have in place - cameras, silent alarms, automatic shutters, security guards, ink dyes. What about security smoke? The use of security smoke devices is now an established tactic to protect banks, and is also widely used in the retail sector to safeguard in-store ATM machines. These devices, typically linked to an alarm or a panic button, work by forcing a non-toxic fluid (normally glycol or glycerine mixed with water) under pressure t...

Growth of High Definition technology in video surveillance market

High Definition technology - leading the way for new video security innovations With new technological developments and innovations constantly being made, consumers are able to enjoy the benefits of higher quality products. Better technology means better gadgets and appliances for entertainment such as televisions but more importantly, it also means better security.  Simon Nash, Senior European Marketing Manager, Video Security for Sony Professional presents the case for...

MESSOA network cameras secure Santa Rosa International airport in Ecuador

In early 2010, the Santa Rosa International Airport in El Oro, Ecuador opened to the public. This airport deals with both cargo and passenger traffic. The new airport will enable growth and development for Ecuador by encouraging new opportunities for growth in business and tourism. It offers flights to major cities in Ecuador like Guayaquil and Quito as well as the United States. The US$44 million international airport includes a 5,000 sq. m. terminal building. A 2,000m x 45m runway is capable o...

Integration of VIVOTEK and Digifort’s surveillance technology showcased at Exposec 2010

VIVOTEK cameras like IP7161, IP7361, IP8161, and FD8161 integrated with Digifort's softwareVIVOTEK is pleased to partner with Digifort, a leading developer of IP surveillance software, and demonstrated the latest integration with VIVOTEK network cameras and Digifort's IP surveillance software at Exposec 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil. The demonstration showcased the highest level of integration of VIVOTEK's megapixel cameras and new 8000 series H.264 network cameras, such as IP7161, IP7361, IP...

Podium finish at world famous Le Mans 24 Hours for AD Group's Mike Newton

Pictured on the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours are  the RML AD Group co-drivers: Andy Wallace, Tommy Erdos and AD Group's CEO Mike NewtonPhoto: David Lord/DailysportscarEntrepreneur and long-term racing driver Mike Newton, who is the CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - was celebrating on the podium at the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours on Sunday after coming third in the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class alongside co-drivers Brazilian Tommy Erd...

Dedicated Micros provides CCTV solution for Wesley Medical Centre

The customer's challenge Wesley Medical Centre, near downtown Wichita, Kansas, grew from a humble, 30-bed beginning in 1912 to a three-and-a-half city block campus that provides 760 beds and 102 bassinets.  The centre is a designated full-service medical and Level 1 Trauma Centre. As the campus continues to expand to meet state-wide medical needs, so do the security challenges.  New facilities obstructed installed camera views, requiring cameras to be added or repositioned. Trauma h...

Voice recognition – benefits and challenges of this biometric application for access control

Consumers prefer voice recognition technology for biometric identification Voice recognition is the most preferred form of biometric identification among consumers. Derek Scheips for ASSA ABLOY Future Labs outlines the concept behind this technology and some of its uses and drawbacks. With all types of biometric applications on the rise, voice-based authentication is one approach that seems to engender less resistance among users than other biometric forms of s...

EADS Defence & Security forges relationship with ODEBRECHT to meet the needs of the Brazilian market

EADS Defence & Security is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwideJoint venture intends to address the defence and security market in Brazil and other countries where synergies can be identified between the 2 companiesJoint venture is committed to become reliable, competent and trusted partner to the armed forces, governmental organisations and other local industryEADS Defence & Security (DS) and ODEBRECHT Organisation join forces in the fields of defen...

CCTV on the frontline

When it comes to maximising the benefits of CCTV, a key priority, in the first instance, must be to look at the frontline where the all-important images are being captured.Whether being used for commercial or public space surveillance, as the eyes of a solution, cameras must be both fit for purpose and positioned so they are able to see, at an appropriate level, what is actually going on in a designated area, with the right amount of illumination also a prerequisite.This focus on how cameras are...

ASIS International to host CSO Roundtable of security professionals in Brazil

CSO Roundtable is a two-day conference for senior security executives in Rio de Janeiro, December 6-7, 2010The CSO Roundtable of ASIS International will host Opportunity and Risk: The CSO Roundtable Latin America Summit, a two-day conference for senior security executives in Rio de Janeiro, December 6-7, 2010. This event will explore the risks, challenges and opportunities facing organisations doing business in the region as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Oly...

Online webinar throws light on physical security and its benefits for the various markets

The webinar covered dos and don'ts of video surveillance, scalability and multi-service networks etcPhysical security is becoming a critical topic for healthcare, housing authorities, education institutes, retail and commercial applications. Many of those entities have chosen to install network-based security and surveillance system in order to proactively combat violence and vandalism, and provide a safe environment.In the online webinar Adam Thermos, former Criminology Professor and an establi...

Why surveillance applications need high resolution images

  Resolution quality must be considered when assessing surveillance effectiveness Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more commonplace, especially in busy metropolitan locales. Police and detectives hope to reduce crime rates by keeping a watchful eye on civilians but CCTV has only been helpful in solving a small percentage of crimes. Mike Lewis, Country Manager UK for CCTV manufacturer MOBOTIX AG, highlights key considerations for improving the efficiency of ex...

IFSEC 2010 in Pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:See the album with captions

VIVOTEK's IP surveillance solutions to get good exposure at ExpoSec 2010

VIVOTEK will showcase new IP camera models exhibiting the convergence of benefits of HD and megapixelAt this year's ExpoSec, VIVOTEK will showcase its latest products, technologies, and surveillance solutions.As any security expert can tell you, megapixel IP cameras represent the future of the industry; however, in many cases, there still exist challenges in actual application. At VIVOTEK's booth, you will be able to speak to their sales and engineering representatives to explore the solutions t...

Second place at Spa for AD Group's Mike Newton is perfect preparation for Le Mans 24 Hours

The second round of the 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races - held earlier this month in Spa, Belgium - saw yet another podium finish for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in what turned out to be an incident-packed race. This time the CCTV entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - went one better than the season opener by gaining a well deserved second place for the RML AD Group team alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace. Comp...

Estimating bandwidth requirements for modern surveillance systems

  Bandwidth is an important consideration for CCTV systems to reach their full potential Most surveillance systems today transmit data over IP networks. As manufacturers continue to improve the capabilities of CCTV systems, the amount of traffic travelling on a network becomes increasingly large. Bandwidth is a key consideration in managing surveillance systems and ensuring their full potential is reached. In this article, Bosch discusses the importance of bandwidth and ho...

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