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Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems, recently announced that the state of Bolivar, Venezuela has deployed Proxim's point-to-point wireless technology as part of a large, integrated public safety network in Bolivar City. The network, which connects both state and local police, the National Guard, state transportation and public safety agencies, utilises Proxim's TsunamiQuickBridge.11 radios to create a wireless video surveillance network. In a...

  March Networks Financial Solutions is employed by over 450 banks and credit unions globallyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that it is the #1 supplier of video surveillance equipment in the Americas banking market as ranked by IMS Research in its report "Vertical Insights: Video Surveillance and Security in Banking and Finance - 2011 Edition". More than 450 banks and credit unions currently use March Networks Financial Solu...

  MOBOTIX's sales growth and EBIT-margin could be further increased in comparison to last year The fiscal year results at a glance (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011): Sales: €73.2 million (+ 36%)Export ratio: 76%EBIT: €19.2 million (+ 58%)EBIT in % of total output: 25%Net income for the period (after taxes): €13.2 million (+ 58%)Earnings per share €3.00 (+ 59%)MOBOTIX AG, system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Gr...

Suprema, a leading provider of biometric technologies and ID solutions, unveils BioStation T2, a high-end fingerprint IP access terminal.  BioStation T2 is an IP access control terminal offering fingerprint, RFID and PIN authentication with a camera for face image capturing and video phone interface.  Its 5 inch touchscreen LCD with intuitive graphic user interface provides superb usability and convenience. The device is loaded with world's best performing Suprema fingerprint algo...

 Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard a part of a total security solution Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that its Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems are showing at this year's ASIS show and will be available Fall 2011. Built on the industry-leading Sarix platform, with built-in analytics and IP capability, the Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard as part of a total security solution. Available in both fixed and pan/tilt models, Sarix TI...

  Samsung ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying camerasSamsung Techwin America's recent aggressive moves in the North American and Latin American markets have resulted in higher market share numbers as reported by IMS Research. The latest IMS reports show Samsung breaking into the Top 10 companies in overall market share in the competitive realm of video surveillance equipment in the Americas. Samsung is also now ranked #6 in market share among top companies supplying...

 OnSSI dominated in the "Open Platform IP Video Surveillance Management Software"For the third consecutive year, OnSSI, a leader in IP video surveillance software, has been named the leading vendor of open-platform network video management software in the Americas, based on market share dominance. The annual report issued by IMS Research, a top supplier of detailed market data to the global electronics industry, identified OnSSI as number one in market share for 2010 both in...

  No more confusion: high definition and megapixel resolution explained  The growing popularity of IP-based video systems in the video surveillance market provides the ability to capture high-resolution images through megapixel video. The use of HDTV standards in the consumer video market is becoming more prevalent. The images produced by this new generation of surveillance cameras are often collectively referred to as high-definition (HD) or as megapixel images. Sin...

  Aimetis is only one of four companies to achieve top ten status in all three regions of the worldAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced that they are now ranked #6 in global market share for the software-only vendors of open platform network video management software, according to the 2011 edition of IMS Research's "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment" report."Aimetis continues to gain market sh...

  Avigilon expands North American and Latin American sales teams Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of four new sales executives to address the growing demand for the company's award-winning HD surveillance solution in North America and Latin America. "With an increased focus on security and compliance, demand for Avigilon's innovative high-definition surveillance solution c...

 More than 400 financial institutes use March Networks' solutions March Networks© a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced it is the #1 provider of enterprise digital video recorders (DVRs) in the Americas according to data from IMS Research in its report "The Americas Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2011 Edition"."This IMS ranking underscores our momentum in the market and highlights how we have been able to gain market shar...

 IndigoVision's IP video surveillance solution secures mining complex on French island of GuadeloupeIndigoVision’s integrated IP Video surveillance solution is being used to ensure the safety, security and smooth operation of a remote mining complex on the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.The mine is operated by Sablières de Guadeloupe and uses a surface mining process to extract up to 2m tonnes of sand, gravel and other aggregates for the construction industry per...

  Hikvision network cameras ranked first at the 2011 IMS Research Results show For two consecutive years, Hikvision was recognized as the No. 1 worldwide supplier of DVRs by IMS Research ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2011'. Of particular note, for the very first time, Hikvision was ranked No. 7 in the category of network cameras. In terms of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, Hikvision moved up from last year's fifth position to No. 4 f...

 Selecting the optimum power supply for a system is critical to an installation  When it comes to selecting power supplies, knowledge is power. Determining the power requirements of every systems product, taking into account their integration with one another is critical to ensure that you are selecting and installing the power solutions most appropriate for your installation. Such information will enable you to select the power supplies that will be required to keep your security sys...

   Ingersoll Rand supplies PegaSys CEM systems to CEM Systems  Ingersoll Rand has announced a new link-up to supply its PegaSys electronic locking system to CEM Systems to complement their existing integrated access control and security management solutions. PegaSys provides a wireless intelligent, cost effective and quick way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. It provides a simple solution to...

Aerodrom Ljubljana, which operates Jože Punik Ljubljana Airport, has long term plans for it to become the aviation hub for the whole region. With Slovenia's entry into the EU and admission to Schengen in 2007 came the need to increase airport capacity. In the first stage of a two-stage project, the existing passenger terminal (T1) has been renovated and a whole new 6,000 square metre storey added. The extra space together with four new jetways now facilitate the separation of Schengen and non-Sc...

 Dealing with rising airport security threats  demand more innovative solutions   With the rise in large security threats since the commencement of this century, security of airports has become paramount. Looking into this issue Ashley Smith, BSIA (British Security industry Association) Civil Aviation Security Section Chairman, explains how a mix of properly interfaced security systems working in conjunction with monitoring and response staff offers a cost...

NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response NICE Systems Ltd. today introduced NICE Situator for public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response. NICE will d...

 Migrating from analogue to HD surveillance solutions  Globally, the video surveillance market has been slow to move beyond its analogue origins. Many analogue technologies or first generation network video management systems installed in the last decade are now aging, becoming less reliable and unable to deliver the quality and coverage most security professionals demand. Increasing video quality using these older solutions requires an unmanageably large number of...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

  iOmniscient masters Video Analytics applications and thrives in the airport industry iOmniscient provides the most comprehensive suite of Video Analytics applications, which has specially designed of the crowded and complex Airport industry. Airports consist of multiple departments such as Security, Safety, Operational, Airlines, Police, Quarantine, Immigration, Traffic Management, Car Park Management, Retail and Cargo each of which may have their own specific requirements and object...

Understanding the complexities of the transform matrix In the concluding part of this 3-part review of the H.264 video compression standard, Kate Huber, Peter de Konink and Piet Nieuwets of Siqura discuss the transform, quantisation and entropy encoding - various block-encoding steps following motion estimation. Describing data in the transform matrix In contrast to the motion estimation step, the transform phase in the encoding process is relatively similar in H.2...

Video analytics enables security teams to take action as soon as incidents occur  Video analytics can boost security efforts by automatically alerting personnel to take action when a security event occurs. Intelligent sensors never tire, can cover large distances and “see” what the eye would miss, even in absolute darkness. Based on such intelligent analytics, people can make smart decisions when actual violations happen. John Romanowich, CEO of SightLogix believes...

  Using card-based access control solutions alongside IT password management provides an additional layer of security A mandatory part of any organisation's relationship with its employees is the requirement to set up a secure password, which allows access to important documents needed to ensure fluid day-to-day processes of the business. Ken Scotland, Sales Director at ADT Fire & Security, discusses the best ways to build a more secure modern day enterprise by co...

  Migration to IP-based systems is a necessary way to future-proof an organisation To say that IP security offers myriad benefits will merely be stating the obvious. The value proposition of IP is strong, as can be seen from its growing adoption. However, navigating the road to IP requires careful consideration of many factors, from network infrastructure to physical security needs. Jeremy Kimber of Honeywell analyses the true benefits of IP and provides some insights on c...

Video surveillance systems can be used in a variety of ways within the mining industry The development of specialised, integrated video security systems for specific environments has vastly increased the benefits they deliver to users. However, the mining industry has considerable scope for exploiting the more sophisticated functions provided by integrated systems with data mining techniques which have added significant value in other business environments. In this article Jan de Be...

The NPS award is the 4th award the tailgate detector has won over the past year Sensing specialist IEE was honoured with the best access control product award for its tailgate detector TDflex, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology, at ISC West. The New Product Showcase (NPS), sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is held annually in conjunction with ISC West in Las Vegas to recognise the best security product innovations. This year's com...

SightLogix showcases its outdoor video analytics system in this videoSightLogix, manufacturer of video analytics systems for perimeter security applications, is showcasing its automated outdoor video system at ISC West this year. The SightLogix solution accurately detects, provides assessment detail, and locates intrusions over large outdoor areas and site perimeters in the toughest outdoor environments. SightLogix systems are being selected and deployed for perimeter security projects for...

  Migrate to a better system by adopting an all-IP video surveillance solution With declining prices for IP cameras and advancements in video compression technology such as the latest H.264 compression standard, IP video surveillance is increasingly becoming the preferred security solution. The convergence of voice, video and data in the world of surveillance has truly  arrived, a fact amply highlighted by the projected growth of the network video market to over $2.6...

Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, recently announced a new version of its popular Online System Design Tool. A powerful three step system design tool, the Avigilon Online System Design Tool allows consultants, integrators, and customers to create predictable and consistent surveillance solution designs by enabling them to quickly identify the appropriate video quality level and recommended camera, lens, and NVR combinatio...