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INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor and software solutions for securing transactions, content and digital identity, recently announced that Korea-based Telechips is integrating a host of INSIDE security solutions into its new family of set-top box processor chips. Telechips will add INSIDE DRM Fusion(TM) Agent solutions for HDCP and DTCP-IP and the SafeZone(TM) secure platform into its new TCC89XX multimedia application processors to help ensure secure boot up and end-to-end content protect...

A brand new website, www.cygnus-sd.co.uk has been launched TeamGenesa.com, specialised in the distribution and support of CCTV and access control solutions to installers and specifiers nationwide, marks the beginning of the New Year with its rebranding to Cygnus Security Distribution (www.cygnus-sd.co.uk). The move of the ownership of teamGenesa.com to Cygnus Ltd from its subsidiary Genesa Ltd in August 2012, although maintaining the business within the same Group family, has...

Access Control as a Service could be the answer for suppliers looking to increase market penetration Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offers additional revenue and end-user penetration opportunities that traditional access control solutions do not, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). “ACaaS presents more of a plug and play type installation...

The busy university campuses required a flexible surveillance system The University of Deusto strengthens its video surveillance system by installing a complete LILIN solution.Founded in 1886, the University of Deusto located on the Spanish coast has become one of the most prestigious University’s in Spain. Comprised of two campuses, Bilbao and San Sebastian, the University is currently home to nearly 10,000 students. The Bilbao campus covers an area of 350,000 square...

Keith Bloodworth gives his predictions for 2013 2012 has been a great year for the global security industry. This is especially true for many PSIM vendors who have seen their busiest year to date. We catch up with Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, one of the world's leading PSIM developers to discuss some of the trends that helped shape the PSIM market this year and to get some forecasts for the direction it will head in 2013. It provided an opportunity to get some no non...

Version 2.2 of Moxa MXview provides new support for PoE device visualization and third-party device management, along with device availability and inventory reporting capabilities. These functions are expected to strengthen MXview's value proposition as a comprehensive monitoring, diagnostics and management platform for converged automation networks. Moxa is offering a fully functional unlimited-time 20-node trial version of MXview for download on its corporate website, www.moxa.com.   Enh...

Sicura Systems, implemented its DigiLive RMC software which is an advanced IP-based VMS The recent success story of McLaren and driver Lewis Hamilton at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) inaugural Formula 1 GP in Austin Texas, has been facilitated by advanced Race Management Control (RMC) software designed and installed by British company, Sicura Systems Ltd. Following on from the successful implementation of a Sicura Systems solution earlier in the F1 season for the British...

Future Fibre Technologies announced recently that it has released the latest camera integration to its world leading fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems.  This integration from FFT CAMS™ to Sony’s 5th Generation HD and Full HD cameras delivers a seamless solution for controlling high quality CCTV images when a perimeter intrusion alarm is received. Dr. Jim Katsifolis, CTO of Future Fibre Technologies says, “We are all very excited about this development beca...

Heat, light, power, water and communications are crucial to each and every one of us CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Becatech Systems, a global leader in the provision of services and solutions for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), private estates and the Military and Peace Keeping Forces. With over 20 years of experience d...

The latest release of IndigoVision’s award winning security management solution sees it becoming the security industry’s first end-to-end solution to deliver evidential video that can be guaranteed tamper free. "Not many people are aware of the fact that video evidence can be easily tampered, when in an IP CCTV environment." said John Semple, IndigoVision’s Head of Product Management. “By working closely with our customers, we have developed an end-to-end solution that i...

HID also received the award for “Outstanding Access Control Brand” in the 2012 China Intelligent Building Brand competition HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that HID Global has been selected as China’s “Top 10 Access Control Brands for 2012” for the ninth consecutive year by A&S China, a leading security publication in the region.  The company also received the award for “Outstandi...

Equest use MOBOTIX video surveillance to protect themselves from crime For more than 30 years, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center has provided horse-assisted therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. The first non-profit riding center of its kind and one of the largest in Texas, Equest has helped more than 150 clients per week improve muscle tone, strength, flexibility and balance through horseback riding instruction. Operating primari...

The IPP is an exclusive certification program for partners that provide best in class professional services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has accredited Cygate, a leading Swedish IT infrastructure integration company as the first Northern European implementation partner in its Identity Assurance Implementation Partner Program (IPP). The Implementation Partner Program is an exclusive certification program for partners th...

The Identicom LWD enables workers to discreetly raise an alarm, eliciting a police response if required Family Housing is helping to reduce potential risk to its lone working, front-line staff by contracting with Connexion2 for its award winning and ACPO ‘Secured by Design’ accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD).   The Identicom LWD is providing the housing association’s Lone Workers with peace of mind knowing that should a conflict situation...

Janne Jakobsen has been hired as Vice President to run the Professional Products division Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), continues to achieve growth in the market for networked surveillance solutions. Not sitting on their laurels, Milestone management has created an organisational focus towards the high-volume, small to medium-size business (SMB) sector by creating a new company unit called Professional Products. Janne Ja...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO® HDP®8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programs and other applications requiring advanced visual security. Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into card...

The certification of the Pivot3 vSTAC Watch appliance offers Genetec customers additional storage choices Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has further expanded its list of qualified storage solutions for its unified security platform, Security Center, with the certification of Pivot3 vSTAC Watch storage and compute appliances.  Genetec's recently lau...

The relics of Saint Nicholas are held in the sacred care of the Basilica di San Nicola Following their translation from Myra to Bari in 1087, the bones of Saint Nicholas were laid to rest in the former Benedictine church and entrusted to a detail of armed watchmen. Today, the task of guarding the precious remains of the patron saint of Bari has been taken up by the “electronic eyes” of Dallmeier’s HD cameras: the Papal Basilica di San Nicola, the Dominican mo...

HDCVI has an advantage in installation and costs  The video surveillance segment has enjoyed great progress over the past few years and there is no denying that HD is currently very popular and the industry is becoming more active, with companies trying hard to lead in this trend. The three main HD solutions, namely, IP HD, HD-SDI HD and analogue HD have been intensively discussed on their limitations and restrictions, to decipher which one will be the optimal solution in...

As a tourist and commercial gateway to the country, the International Airport of Mexico City (AICM) plays a vital role in the development of Mexico’s economy, ensuring the prosperity and global accessibility of this burgeoning nation. The AICM is Latin America’s busiest airport, and one of the world’s 30 most active airports in terms of passengers, operations and cargo – it is Mexico’s primary international and domestic hub, with direct flights to more than 30...

Background Mission Motorcycles under constant threat of robbery Mission Motorcycles was founded in the 1950s and today is one of the UK’s leading motorcycle dealerships. The problem it faced, however, is that its storefront filled with top-of-the-range motorbikes is a temptation that many thieves just can’t resist. Over the last three years the company has endured three break-ins, the last of which involved five motorbikes valued at least £5,000 each being stolen. In addi...

Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system  When faced with persistent theft and vandalism issues and a limited viewing experience for its congregation, Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system that would enable them to better monitor security and produce more interactive processions Background Historically an Ab...

MetrôRio, Rio de Janeiro’s metro system, has chosen IndigoVision to supply a complete IP video security solution to protect the 700,000 people who travel daily on its network and to allow for future expansion of the metro service. IndigoVision won the contract to replace MetrôRio’s ageing analogue surveillance system because of the superior image quality of the IndigoVision cameras, which makes for precise identification of individuals in recorded images, coupled with th...

The Security Industry Authority boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security The Security Industry Authority has boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security, who are members of its Approved Contractor Scheme, which aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector. Octavian’s rating of 125 points is a significant increase on its high score of 94 in 2011 – which already placed it well ahead of the ma...

Founded in 1911, StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent aviation service businesses. StandardAero specialises in maintenance, repair and overhaul for commercial, air transport, military, business and general aviation, industrial aircraft and helicopters. Its 4,000 employees located in 26 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia serve customers from more than 80 different countries. StandardAero is always looking for a better way to provide excellent servic...

SightLogix IP thermal video analytics systems have been deployed by the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) to protect five large North Hudson River bridges.  NYSBA is using SightLogix’ smart video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve more than 1 million Hudson River crossings each week. Bridge security requires accurate, reliable intr...

Most ACaaS offerings are rack server and are not defined as true cloud due to the high costs with building private data centres The concept of access control as a service (ACaaS) takes on varying forms of definition which in itself has created confusion in the security industry. New research recently published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) addresses this confusion by defining what c...

Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer with operations in 80 countries, recently upgraded the employee time & attendance system at its Spanish factories in Madrid and Seville. Italy-based Zucchetti Axess linked up with its Spanish partner, SoftMachine, to implement a comprehensive and multifunctional LEGIC-based system. Airbus and Zucchetti Axess established their initial contacts at a LEGIC meeting. That encounter developed into a challenging partnership, as the global aircraft company be...

The Identicom device allows users to discreetly raise a 'Red Alert' if they feel unsafe Family Mosaic, one of the largest providers of homes and supported housing services in London, Essex and Sussex, has implemented over 900 award-winning Identicom devices to protect lone working staff. Connexion2, manufacturer of Identicom, was awarded the contract through a robust and competitive tender process in May 2012.  Family Mosaic has been a customer of Connexion2’s Iden...

Tensor collaborated with EYELYNX Ltdfor the project Tensor is a long running specialist supplier and installer of Panasonic surveillance solutions with expert experience and knowledge in; smartcard and biometrics, time and attendance, access control, visitor monitoring, gates, barriers and turnstiles, digital CCTV, fire roll call and HR personnel software. Established in 1991 Tensor has received a number of accreditations across specialist sectors including the AeroS...