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  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 ...

Infinova's cameras, DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase securityInfinova announced that over 846 Infinova video surveillance cameras, including high-speed PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras, many with vandal-resistant day/night functionality, plus Infinova's DVRs and switchers were selected by airport authorities to combat terrorism and increase security at 22 airports in India. The Infinova cameras and security equipment are seamlessly i...

  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...

A total of 26 VIVOTEK IP7131 network cameras were installed around Manipal's production facilityIndia's Manipal Press sought a CCTV surveillance system to monitor the production process as well as employee activities. VIVOTEK's system integrator in India helped Manipal to deploy such a system using VIVOTEK's IP network cameras.SolutionA total of 26 VIVOTEK IP7131 network cameras were installed around Manipal's production facility. The newly launched ST7501, a 32-channel central management softwa...

MissionWith the International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) code coming into effect, the port authorities of the Vizag Seaport terminal recognized the need to step up security and keep a vigilant eye on the waters and nearby ships.Additionally, with the implementation of International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) code, the port required an advanced surveillance mechanism to help secure the perimeter, water fronts and entry and exit points of the port. Overall, increasing operational alertne...

Siemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.The pages devoted to Siemens' airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated approach can both deter threats and reliably deal with incidents should they occur.It shows ho...

  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...

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-...

 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...

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...

INDESEC 2010 will showcase solutions from homeland & border security and maritime securityINDESEC, India's only dedicated exhibition and conference addressing Indian homeland security wins the support and backing of The United States India Business Council (USIBC).The USIBC is the premier business advocacy organisation, comprising of America's and India's top-tier companies, whose chief aim is to deepen two-way trade and strengthen commercial ties. The USIBC was formed in 1975 at the request...

Ibex Gallagher will install a 10-kilometre taut wire perimeter security system at Tata's new factoryConstruction of India's largest automobile manufacturing site will incorporate the country's first non-electrified, monitored perimeter security system supplied by Ibex Gallagher. Tata Motors Limited is the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer, and the world's second largest bus manufacturer. It is the leader in commercial vehicles in each segment, and among the top three in passenger ve...

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...

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...

  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'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...

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...

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...

After a decade-long postponement, a prestigious airport has been built in India in just 33 months. Siemens provided the new airport with airport-specific equipment as well as with safety and security technology and power supply and distribution – and played its part for the timely completion of the project.  Bengaluru (also known as ‘Bangalore'1) International Airport was constructed on what was formally a red-clay wasteland.  Following the first landing on 23 May 2008 - a...

AMG's Guardian-Lite 3700 transmission solution was chosen due to its reliability and ease of integrationAMG Systems Ltd. announces that the company has been contracted by EFKON Group India - now part of Strabag SE - to supply its innovative fibre optic transmission system Guardian-Lite™ 3700 for traffic management and control on several projects on National Highways Number 7, Number 47 and around Mumbai City in India.EFKON says that these new projects are very complex, involving several di...

As the international awareness of terrorist threat has increased over recent years, the surveillance industry has seen willingness from global leaders to increase CCTV coverage in many areas. Terror attacks on rail networks, including the 7/7 bombings in London, the Madrid bombings in 2004 and the Mumbai bombings in 2006, have all contributed to the requirement for comprehensive CCTV coverage on all major rail networks. The demand for surveillance upgrades has been resilient through the global f...

INDESEC 2010 will be held in Delhi - the headquarters of homeland security decision makers and influencersTo safeguard India from the asymmetric threat of international terrorism, the Indian Government is readdressing its internal security strategy, markedly increasing the budget allocation and fast tracking procurements of homeland security and defence systems. It is within this climate that the next edition of the INDESEC Expo series, will take place in New Delhi from 6-8 September, 2010....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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

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...