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The recent ASIS International Security Conference took place in Montreux, Switzeralnd, in April 2009The ASIS International 8th European Security Conference took place on 26-29 April at Montreux Music & Convention Centre in Montreux, Switzerland. 312 security professionals, corporate executives, consultants, and officials from 44 different countries attended 30 high-level educational sessions on topics ranging from supply chain security to convergence of physical security and IT. Although due...

 Expansion of partner programme helps Sony resellers to embrace new security solutions Sony Professional today reinforced its commitment to its reseller community through the expansion of its partner programme. Sony believes that working more closely with its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community will encourage innovation in the security market and the uptake of new products, enabling partners to grow their businesses more effectively.  To date the support scheme has encoura...

 15th Anniversary is definitely an important milestone of TeleEye GroupFounded in 1994 by the City University of Hong Kong and a group of engineering researchers, the TeleEye Group has stepped into its 15th year of innovation. Since the very beginning, TeleEye Group has been engaged in the development, sales and marketing of innovative network CCTV and DVR that make use of advanced signal processing technologies. This lead TeleEye Group to become one of the leading world-class suppliers of...

VIVOTEK reports success at ISC West and SecuTechVIVOTEK has once again made a successful presence at ISC West and SecuTech 2009. In the exhibitions, VIVOTEK demonstrated its competence in providing cutting-edge IP surveillance solutions, highlighted by innovative megapixel network cameras, H.264 compression technology and central management software. They would like to thank visitors for their support.

 Winner Mohammed Farooq with his award, BSIA Chaiman, Stuart Lowden and HRH Prince Michael of Kent The British Security Industry Association's Meet the Buyers event at IFSEC saw the presentation of a BSIA Chairman's Award for Services to Exporting to Mohammed Farooq, Commercial Officer to Saudi Arabia.The BSIA's Chairman's Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the work of the British security industry and are usually presented at the Association's Annual Luncheon in July. This year...

Sony Professional is showcasing its new NSR-1000 RANGE at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. Sony's hybrid network surveillance servers are now available for purchase in Europe. Based on the latest generation of hybrid technology, a flexible platform allows the servers to record and integrate a wide range of camera formats from modern IP and megapixel cameras to more traditional analogue cameras. Not only does this provide an impressive improvement in performance, the servers are the only produc...

 Sony Professional's new flagship range of cameras is transforming video security monitoring Sony Professional are demonstrating the capabilities of its SNC-RH range of HD PTZ cameras at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. The world's first HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP network security cameras were launched at the 2009 ISC West conference in April and are on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2009. Sony's SNC-RS new series of standard-definition PTZ cameras will also be on show. &n...

 New range of hybrid encoders converts analogue signals to IP, easing transition in the video security market Sony Professional recently announced the launch of a new encoder series. Committed to encouraging the adoption of IP technology in the video security market, the new encoders can be used to convert signals from analogue to IP enabling customers to move from analogue to IP without having to replace their existing security infrastructure. Visitors to hall 4 stand J10 at IFSEC&nbs...

 The MOBOTIX AG is expecting to fulfil its financial projections for fiscal year 2008/09 MOBOTIX AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports the results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2008/09, ending on March 31, 2009. Sales: € 32.5m Sales growth: 36.9% EBIT: € 6.9m EBIT in % of total output: 20.5% Net income for the period: € 5.0m Earnings per share: € 1.14 The MOBOTIX Grou...

 RISCO Group and Milestone integrate to provide unique security command, control and overview capabilitiesRISCO Group and Milestone Systems recently announced a partnering agreement between the two companies, which integrates the globally leading Milestone open platform IP video software within RISCO Group's overall security management system.RISCO Group and Milestone have developed an integrated solution where the Milestone XProtect IP video open platform acts as a recording engine fo...

 View large imagePolice in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed cir...

   IP connectivity featured in the latest access control products provides extra flexibility If it's been a while since you last looked at access control systems, be prepared for a surprise, says Matt Haynes of Siemens Building Technologies. For very little extra cost, the latest systems deliver a whole lot more functionality than their older counterparts. Let's be honest, even the most basic of access control systems are likely to perform some useful functions,...

  Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its productsAt a time when most manufacturers are increasing prices in order to combat reducing revenues and high import costs, Siemens Building Technologies has taken a more strategic view, which offers direct benefits to its customers. As a result of continually monitoring and evaluating its entire product portfolio Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its products, whilst still providing customers with the choi...

Carcassonne airport installed Axis network cameras to ensure passenger safetyMissionWith a growing influx of passengers every year, the airport of Carcassonne in the south of France had to comply with the regulations imposed by the French Civil Aviation authorities (DGAC, Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile). The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Carcassonne-Limoux-Castelnaudary, which manages the airport infrastructure, contacted Sigma Mediterranée, a local integrato...

 D-Tec is a world leader in CCTV camera-based video smoke detection D-Tec, part of AD Group and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Fire Excellence Awards, run in conjunction with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions.The company has been shortlisted in the key Export Innovation category for its successful deployment of VSD, which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, in a g...

Which video management software platform is the right solution? Markus Kissel of leading CCTV distributor Videor, provides a summary of the most important selection criteria. The number of commercially available software solutions for IP-based video surveillance is increasing. But the complexity of systems, numerous features and the required IT skills  Choosing the "right" video management software solution is key make it difficult to choose the "right" product. Th...

Digimerge has entered the European market offering its ‘Fortress' warranty on all digital video recorder units Digimerge, the Canadian-based DVR and camera manufacturer, has entered the European market offering its ‘Fortress' warranty on all units signifying that the company's backing for its products has no loopholes.The scaled warranty agreements underline Digimerge's build quality and commitment to customers with few if any manufacturers offering such no-quibble backing for DVRs....

  Dedicated Micros CCTV security products shortlisted for prestigious IFSEC Security Industry AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after being confirmed as a finalist in three categories of the prestigious IFSEC 2009 Security Industry Awards.The company is shortlisted in the CCTV Product of the Year category for its DV-IP Server with an embedded NetVu Console capability. Dedicated Micros is also in contention for the Integrated Security Produc...

 Adam Wiseberg joins Mirasys as ChairmanMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, appointed Adam Wiseberg as group chairman following its Annual General Meeting in Helsinki yesterday. Wiseberg was most recently a main board director at CCTV manufacturer AD Group, where he spent 12 years and helped in growing turnover from under £1 million to nearly £90 million in 5 years, winning widespread industry recogni...

  Important library archive made safe by Siemens technologySiemens Building Technologies has designed and installed a complete safety and security solution for one of the oldest and most important library archives in the world.Siemens has supplied a fully interoperable system comprising intruder detection, video surveillance, fire detection and a danger management system to protect Bibliotheca Albertina, the main building of the University Library in Leipzig, one of the oldest German u...

  The factory certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance ProgramPivot3®, Inc., the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, has announced that it has received Lenel factory certification for its High-Definition Storage solutions. This certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess™ Alliance Program."Pivot3 has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its interface to...

 The Lincolnshire Police headquarters now employs Siemens Custody Suite solution - an advanced security systemLincolnshire Police is the first force in the UK to benefit from Siemens new Custody Suite solution, a state of the art security system which helps safeguard the welfare of people who come into police custody.  Complying with the requirements of the ACPO safer detention guidance, Siemens technology enables the police to monitor the health and safety of detainees throu...

  Interior of specialised football command vehicleThe extremely capable Football Command Vehicle (FCV), now in operation with West Midlands Police's Queen's Road Operational Command Unit (OCU), has proved to be a significant force multiplier, allowing the effective coverage of areas adjacent to a football ground on match days and, crucially, providing a high visibility presence to deter potential troublemakers.Traffic Safety Systems Ltd (TSS) - part of AD Group - has been responsible n...

 AD Group has been confirmed as the principal sponsor of Mazda-Lola racecar CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces the completion of a successful two-day test in the Algarve, Portugal, of being run by racing team RML for the 2009 season.Not only is AD Group confirmed as the principal sponsor of the advanced Mazda-Lola racecar - taking part in the LMP2 class of Le Mans Series and the famous Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time - but the company...

 Dallmeier introduces new high-speed PTZ dome system DOMERA® at IFSEC 2009This year, Dallmeier will again be exhibiting at IFSEC, which is scheduled to take place from May 11 to 14, 2009, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Apart from the VideoIP range "a tribute to Amadeus", which for the first time will be introduced to the UK clientele, the new modular high-speed PTZ dome system DOMERA® will be a particular highlight at the stand (hall, 5, stand G10). With the new PTZ dome se...

 Bosch training courses cover various topics on video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and moreIn 2008, nearly 4,000 customers participated in Bosch's training sessions. That's a 40 percent increase over 2007.  "We attribute this significant up-tick to a combination of factors," said Jim Musshafen, Director, Customer Solutions Support for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. "The growth in adoption of IP-based security systems has created amplified demand for tr...

 Dr Ondej Krajíek, General Manager R&D (l.) and Martin Uddin, CTO (m.) of Y Soft are looking forward to the LEGIC partnership with Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC  LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading developer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is further extending its international network of partners. With Y Soft s.r.o., LEGIC is gaining a licence partner in the Czech Republic which has further locations in Japan, Israel, Denma...

  Arts college fitted out with inspired security systems from BoschIndustry:EducationEnd User:Franklin & Marshall College is a highly competitive, national, liberal arts college of 2,000 students located in the historic and vibrant city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 180-acre campus includes functional and inspiring academic facilities and a supportive housing system. Founded in 1787, the college today is known as a place where the liberal arts and sciences are connected to the re...

 HIKVision's digital recording surveillance solution protect Burger King restaurant chains Burger King, one of the biggest worldwide fast food chains, has over 11,300 restaurants in 69 countries. And in Glasgow, United Kingdom, approximately 90 percent of Burger King Restaurants are operated by independent franchisees in different locations, which have been providing convenience of food for hundreds of people every day. Ensuring the security of restaurants as well as offering unified m...

How do video compression standards affect the encoding process? Katharina Geutebruck, managing director of Geutebruck GmbH  which manufactures and develops intelligent video security solutions, explains. It's probably fair to say that few buyers of video security systems are experts in video encoding. And why should they be? It's enough to The encoding process is defined by the developer's expertise rather than the video compression standard know that data...