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HID Global has extended it's iCLASS® readers for the Dutch government's Rijkspas program HID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the launch of its Rijkspas-compliant iCLASS®smart card reader designed for Dutch government agencies adopting MIFARE DESFire® EV1 smart card technology. Featuring DESFire EV1 technology and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to protect data transfer between the credential and...

Arecont Vision's popular MegaVideo® JPEG line is now available in compact form Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the launch of their new compact JPEG series of cameras in 1.3, 2, 3 or 5 megapixel formats. These CMOS sensor cameras were designed to address cost sensitivities in the JPEG market as well as the size constraints of environmental housings. Although the compact cameras are approximately half the s...

Scott Elliott takes up the newly created position of director of government sales for Hirsch ElectronicsBuilding on the success of its Government Program Group, Hirsch has announced it is again expanding its resources for the U.S. and international government markets by promoting Scott Elliott, formerly eastern district manager, to the newly created position of director of government sales. Mr. Elliott will team with Hirsch's well-respected Government Program Group (GPG) and its director, L...

Brickcom introduces new surveillance products which include outdoor PTZ, bullet, and speed dome camerasBrickcom proudly announces its new concept of total solution and whole new product lines at the end of 2009. With most specialised R&D teams, we display our achievements in 2009 and new products in 2010. Audiences can't wait to see what Brickcom will come up with for the surveillance industry. The most attractive products include outdoor cameras, PC-NVRs, and IVA features. Outdoor mode...

Brickcom relseases NR-1604, an ARM9-based stand-alone NVR featured with an embedded Linux operating systemBrickcom's NR-1604 is an ARM9-based Stand-alone NVR (Network Video Recorder) featured with an embedded Linux operating system, which is designed for remote monitoring, live viewing, recording, and multi-channel playback of videos from IP cameras inside a network surveillance system. The NVR is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and houses 2 SATA hard disks (max capacity: 2TB) for lon...

The Brickcom cameras provided adopt the H.264 codec which provides superior video qualityIn August 2009, Brickcom Corp. supplied a certain enterprise with a wireless IP surveillance solution over WiMAX in southern Taiwan. This company needed to build a network system to monitor the stockroom and the factory from the main office building. Due to the distance limitations and the prohibition of road excavation, the transmission had to go wirelessly. The Brickcom cameras adopt the H.264 codec which...

Brickcom's newly released BC-040C offers H.264/M-JPEG/MPEG-4 video compressionBrickcom is pleased to announce availability of outdoor bullet network camera series. Brickcom Bullet Camera series adopts Wide Dynamic Range sensor which allows the camera to handle extreme variations of brightness within the same sense. It makes it possible to see what the human eyes see under rapid changing lighting conditions.Brickcom Bullet Camera series offers a highly efficient H.264/MJPEG/MPEG-4 video comp...

 SKIDATA's target markets for controlled access have significantly diversified over the yearsSALTO Systems has recently signed a license agreement with SKIDATA AG, for the implementation of their FLEXSPACE RFID technology into SALTO RFID access control products.The development phase of this agreement is now complete, and SALTO is proud to announce that the implementation has been certified by SKIDATA. FLEXSPACE compatible SALTO products are now available.Moreover, thanks to SALTO's "fu...

Grandstream Networks has expanded its video surveillance portfolio with two new HD/low light SIP camerasGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced the release of two new CMOS IP surveillance cameras, the GXV3601_HD (720P high definition) and GXV3601_LL (low light), that add to the rich functionality and versatility of Grandstream's IP video surveillance portfolio by providing exceptional visual clarity with high de...

  Unclear digital and Network video recorder terminology is perpetrating several myths  SourceSecurity.com's Product Editorial Consultant Jennifer Lines dives into the murky waters of video recording and looks at the advent of both digital and network video recording. What are the options? Why is there so much confusion? Which type should you choose?VCRs, DVRs and NVRs - A brief historyAfter the demise of VCR technology, digital video recording has enjoyed a stea...

Hikvision Digital Technology announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office - Hikvision Europe B.V.Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office -- Hikvision Europe B.V. -- in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This branch will enable Hikvision to further cultivate the European security market with an eye on better serving and supporting European customers.Dedicated technical tea...

If it is to ensure fair play for all its guests, the fulfilment of its legal obligations as well as its continued existence as a business, a casino has to provide security in all areas of its operation.  This means providing security behind the scenes as well as front of house: for instance to protect staff who handle large sums in chips or cash, inside and outside business hours, as well as those who deal with guests.  So it is no surprise that continuous, seamless video monitoring is...

The Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analogue/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation. Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Technical Services Manager said: "Glasgow Science Centre has...

When the need arose for Cannons Health Club to ensure a DDA solution for its main entrance doors for its outlet in Northampton, they turned to Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) to provide an access solution that fitted the bill.Two sets of external aluminium doors were automated by the use of Alpro "Swift" automatic door operators, along with all the necessary key switches and accessories to complete the project. The doors open and close upon command and the management of the health centre are...

Concept Smoke Screen has just received a contract to install a number of E+ series smoke generators in three entertainment establishments in Hunstanton. The security fogging systems will be installed to prevent night-time raids on the offices and adult gaming areas, where the jackpots are often substantial. Triggered by the alarm system, the smoke generators quickly produce a dense cloud of non-toxic, no-residue fog.  Initially confrontational, the fog not only catches criminals off-guard,...

Originally built in 1996, the Palacio do Gelo is one of the largest shopping centres in Portugal and in 2006 underwent a complete renovation with sports, health and conference facilities, in addition to the traditional collection of stores. The renovation sought to create a retail hub in the developing area of the country, aimed at increasing the size and the number of services offered by the mall while improving the retail experience for customers. Hundreds of additional staff were employed and...

One of the biggest facilities of this kind in the greater area of Lisbon (Portugal), in Casicais, consists of 12 bowling lanes, 2 floodlit football pitches and 3 Paintball / Gotcha areas. The facility is frequented by about 25,000 visitors per month. The entrances of the buildings are monitored with 7 analogue video cameras. The activities of the 12 display monitors of the bowling lanes are monitored and recorded by the MULTIEYE® Desktop Logger module from the MULTIEYE®-HYBRID recorders...

PROSEC 2010 - Premium trade show of homeland securityPROSEC 2010, is the first congress- exhibition event, held in Greece (Athens, 26- 28 February 2010) for Goods, Products & Services for Law Enforcement and Security Industry Professionals.Along with the main support of Attica's POLICE OFFICERS UNION and significant institutional partners, they aim to cover the great necessity of the specific industry to get in touch with products and services, which will upgrade the infrastructures and...

 Ian Crosby discusses the transfer of the production of MIC CCTV cameras to Ovar, PortugalIn January 2010, production of the proven MIC series of CCTV cameras from Bosch Security Systems will move to Bosch's principal manufacturing facility in Ovar, Portugal. In the first of a series of communications, Sean Feast speaks to Ian Crosby, Product Marketing Manager (CCTV) about the future of the MIC series and what Bosch customers can expect. SF: How successful is the MIC series of cameras?IC: V...

   Key to stability during economic downturn is investment in partners and product innovation  If we are to believe the words of the Bank of England's Mervyn King, the recession may be coming to an end. No longer are we to fear the shouts of the dreaded "credit crunch" resonating from our TV screens. While green shoots of economic recovery spring up around the world, there is still enough uncertainty to warrant the question: How is the security industry...

 March Networks will explore the evolving security needs of businesses with other industry executives in a panel discussionMarch Networks® is pleased to join leading business and government leaders in Mumbai, India, on November 26 at the Building Secure Cities for Economic Prosperity and Growth conference to discuss strategies for enhanced corporate and public security. Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the EuroIndia Centre, the one-day event will take place at th...

 Axxon is launching a video management platform to help reduce employee retail theftAxxon, the market leader in open network video management software in the EMEA region, has announced that it is launching an innovative, low cost retail point of sale (POS) integration module into its Axxon Smart Pro video management platform to help UK retailers tackle the rising levels of employee retail theft.  New figures released by the Centre for Retail Research showed that the value of goods...

 Axxon&Friends aims to attract all members of the UK security industry Axxon&Friends is aiming to attract a mixture of traditional security installers, network integrators, systems integrators, specifiers, consultants and vendors with a view to rapidly grow its market share in the UK.  Specific focus will be on helping those involved in analogue-IP hybrid projects which still dominate the UK professional security market. Axxon&Friends will be geared to building collabo...

 Sony's new SNT-EX/EP series of video encoders will help users integrate analogue and IPSony recently reaffirmed its commitment to helping customers move from analogue to IP technology. Announcing the launch of the new SNT-EX/EP Series of video encoders, Sony brings a true hybrid offering to market that allows users to seamlessly integrate analogue and IP. Significantly the new range makes it possible for anyone using an analogue system to access the image improvements normally associated w...

 UBM Live is to organize the US Pavilion at IFSEC UK2010 to be held in Birmingham, UKThe U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has granted Trade Fair Certification to UBM Live to organise the official U.S. Pavilion at IFSEC UK 2010, the world's largest annual security event.  The show will be held at NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom, May 10-13, 2010.  It is organised in association with the BSIA, the British Security Industry Association, and supported by...

 Milestone Systems hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, has hired Harald Zander as Country Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Roger Meier as Regional Sales Manager in Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany.Strengthening its presence in the core of the European market, Milestone Systems today announced two new managers for the DACH region whose focus will be to...

By using the very latest state-of-the-art security cameras, alongside intelligent software, transport locations can provide the public with a level of protection and security that instils confidence in their safety. Sony video and surveillance cameras are the very latest in innovation and technology for capturing clear, blur-free images and video. The network-based video cameras can run on legacy or IP infrastructures and provide a powerful tool for maintaining public safety and well-being. T...

About Reading Borough Council Reading has a vibrant economy with a forecast of sustained growth. The Borough Council has well-established partnerships with the city's business community and is constantly working to shape the future of the town and its infrastructure. A fully integrated transport network is considered essential, and the council is currently involved in an ongoing program for the development of Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) in the city. About Alvarion partner, Metranet...

During the major reconstruction and refurbishment of Kings Cross and St.Pancras stations Alpro (part of IEC, Ltd.) were called upon to supply high security access control products to compliment the developments. Alpro supplied solenoid bolts and 8 bit keypads within the development to ensure that areas not open to the public were protected at all times. The Alpro HID prox keypad is a virtually indestructible keypad with a HID reader offering the security industry the best of both worlds. Couple...

Arriva is one of the largest private companies operating public transport in the Netherlands. It operates both bus and rail services across different cities. Arriva runs approximately 900 buses and employs 2,500 people in the bus business and in recent years, has become one of the leading players in the European passenger transport market with parent companies in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and other countries across Europe. Being at the forefront of its industry, Arr...