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   Millwall FC's stadium ground has thirty-eight dome cameras Thirty-eight dome cameras are deployed at carefully selected locations both inside and outside Millwall FC's ground, known as "The Den", to monitor crowd activity and to ensure everyone visiting the club on match days can do so in a safe environment. The images from the dome cameras, which were installed five years ago at the South East London stadium, were until recently recorded on S-VHS analogue video r...

 Nobody was able to win Bosch IVA Challenge at ISC West 2009 The final score for the latest Bosch IVA Challenge was Bosch IVA: 1,870 ... Challengers: 0.That's right -1,870 people tried to get past Bosch IVA on the football field of dreams at ISC West. And not one was successful! So far, over 6,500 people have tried to get past the Bosch IVA in a variety of challenges ...Speaking of standing up to challenges, the EX49 Camera was hit so hard with a mallet that the table underneath it col...

 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...

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.

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...

 Universal Security Systems select IPSecurityCenter™ to supply security management control systemComputer Network Limited (CNL) announced recently that they have been selected by Universal Security Systems to supply a security management control system that will integrate CCTV, Access Control, VoIP, GPS Tracking and Tetra Radio Transmission to the Kuwait Council of Ministers for the protection of critical facilities in the oil sector.One of these critical oil facilities is respon...

   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...

 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...

 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...

  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...

  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...

 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...

 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

  Leaders in video security analysis implement all-inclusive offeringSony Professional, Milestone and Agent Vi  recently announced a complete solution for intelligent video analysis ahead of Milestone's Integration Platform Symposium in Las Vegas, February 12th - 14th. Following its introduction to the market several years ago, intelligent video analysis technology has been increasingly used by the security industry. However, up until now there has been no single cost-effective, s...

 Global financial institution selects L-1 solution to secure offices world-wide The challenge Faced with tough compliance regulations requiring the secure protection of customer data and a rapidly growing rate of fraud and identity theft, a leading financial institution wanted to be proactive and lock down its offices as securely as possible from unwanted intruders. The leading global payments, network and travel company wanted a cutting edge identity and access management so...

  The Club at The Saujana selects SALTO Systems for securityThe latest XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contact less update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from SALTO Systems are aiding security at Malaysia's top luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur airport, The Club at The Saujana is the latest addition t...

 LEGIC at CeBIT in Hanover/Germany: Hall 6, Stand D11With the World of LEGIC the company presents at CeBIT 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services. The focus of this year's trade fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 3-8 March in Hanover/Germany is on the unmatched variety of applications for this state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 6 / Stand D11 in the World of LEGIC, th...

 logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 version of its go1984 video surveillance software VIVOTEK has established strategic ties with logiware gmbh, a Germany-based software development company specialized in video surveillance and recording systems. As a new member of VIVOTEK's SIA alliance, logiware will integrate supports for VIVOTEK's IP surveillance products into its software to provide customers with more surveillance options.logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 v...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...

 JVC sales enquiries went up by 60% at IIPSEC this year For JVC at IIPSEC 09, sales enquiries were up 60% on last year at IIPSEC 08. Even in today's challenging economic environment, people are turning to specialist and high-performance products for their IP market needs. With a brand name well known for reliability and durability, JVC demonstrated its commitment to the IP market sector by putting on one of the most impressive stands at the show. The quality and innovation was evi...

 Leon Rose, Area Sales Manager at LEGIC and Ed Heyden, Managing Director of Securit World, are looking forward to a successful partnership LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications and Securit World Ltd, leading suppliers of ID systems and printers, have agreed on a new licence contract. This will result in a broad range of products using LEGIC highly secure contactless technology and benefiting from Secu...

 Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph have joined the UK and Ireland sales team Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has further strengthened its UK & Ireland sales team with the recruitment of Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph. Colin Burgess, who has spent the last four years as National Accounts Field Sales for Norbain and whose twenty-two year career has seen him gain experience working for Philips and Visimetrics, has been recruited by Samsung Techwin as Account Manager...

 Pick-a-Point Icon has been designed to be intuitive for operators and builds on the success of earlier variants Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted the installation and end user benefits of integrator BBV's enhanced Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix solution at the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition. This is now fully integrated with the latest range of DV-IP products, including the HighVu Excel, DV-IP Server, Decoder, RT and HD. The new Pick-a-Point Icon also has HDMI interfaces a...

 Raytec's security systems have to withstand extreme weather conditions The latest IR lighting technology from Raytec is being installed at the Anchorage Christian School in Alaska as part of an upgrade to a 30-plus camera CCTV system.As well as supporting an advanced IP video system, the Raymax 200 illuminators at the site have to withstand extreme weather conditions ranging from -30º C to  60º C including snow, ice and polar winds.The installer, Tecpro, was g...