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  HID Global launches promotion encouraging customers to submit ideas for new products, features and servicesHID's commitment to its "Customer First" initiative reaches new high with promotion to drive customer participation in next wave of global "I Want" advertising campaign.HID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the upcoming launch of its "Customers Come 1st" promotion during ASIS International...

   Megapixel and HDTV resolutions produce higher quality images What are the benefits of Megapixel and HDTV resolutions? In part 2 of this article, Phil Doyle, Managing Director (UK & Ireland) of Axis Communications continues with an in depth explanation of their key advantages. (Read part 1 of this article on standard video resolutions)Megapixel resolutionsA network camera that offers megapixel resolution uses a megapixel sensor to delive...

The city of Burbank, Ill., which neighbours Chicago and has a population of more than 28,000, has installed a new video surveillance system using 22 Sony SNC-RX Series IP network security cameras to aid the police department in preventing and solving crimes. Since completion of the upgrade in November 2008, images captured by the cameras have helped police make more than 13 arrests and recorded evidence for use in more than 45 cases. The cameras are programmed to patrol and move from position to...

Having already suffered break-ins, thefts, graffiti and broken windows, an extremely expensive flood was the final straw. The management of a multi-school campus in Tarp, north Germany decided enough was enough. Rather than continue funding refits and repairs it was decided to invest in prevention and detection. The 600,000 euro bill for the complete refurbishment of a building which followed a weekend when stop taps were purposely left full-on, made the cost of electronic security for...

  Veracity and ASIS show partner to present a migratory path to new IP solutions Veracity will be in attendance at the upcoming San Francisco local ASIS chapter show, and will be presenting in several of the breakout workshop sessions.Veracity will also be a major part of the following presentation:"Migrating to IP Security Technology" with Brivo, Axis, ONSSI, EC Key, Convergint and PrevarisDuring this presentation Veracity will have working demos and actually show the produc...

Can intelligent technology really deliver a high return on investment and what can it offer government and local authorities today? Yvonne Pritchard of Sony Professional Security details the advantages of intelligent solutions within security installations. Surveillance has long been an essential focus for governments and local authorities at all levels, from traffic and hospital  IP security - the intelligent choice monitoring to large-scale security operations for one-off e...

  Belden and Byres Security Inc. look forward to delivering complete industrial security solutions for customersBelden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products in the area of industrial network security with availability later this year. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in t...

Axis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the categoryAxis Communications maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipmen...

GE Security forecast an increase in sales, driven by demand in emerging markets General Electric Co. is seeking to sell its security unit, which builds surveillance cameras and alarms, and may fetch about $2 billion, three people with knowledge of the matter said. GE hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to find a buyer for most of GE Security, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE asked potential buyers to submit preliminary...

  Cruise ships need stringent security measures Baggage x-rays, archway metal detectors, body checks, swipe card readers and more... Michael Lawton for ASSA ABLOY Future Lab delves into the world of access control security onboard cruise ships as they are subjected to the tighter security norms of the IMO and ISPS code.If you wanted to describe the security challenges of a cruise liner, you could think of a hotel inside an airport. When it comes to the...

Samsung Techwin's STC-14 is a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoomSamsung Techwin has introduced the STC-14, a fixed thermal imaging camera with a built-in 14mm lens and 4x digital zoom suitable for effective detection over large areas.Unlike traditional cameras that rely on light to see images, thermal cameras pick up heat signatures of subjects and objects so are unaffected by extreme conditions such as complete darkness, harsh weather, bright lights, fog...

  Integrated access control solutions have become easier to apply Leading integrated security solutions provider Honeywell explains the importance and benefits of implementing an integrated access control solution for businesses. An access control solution can be as simple as the use of electronic or magnetic swipe cards instead of keys to unlock a front door. This limited functionality still retains a considerable level of value. In most cases, businesses can limit...

 ioimage's solution proved to have the highest overall level of effectiveness and reliability With thousands of packages moving through its European hubs every hour, security hasalways been a top priority for DHL Express, the leading global provider of international road, air and rail-based courier and express services. In order to better protect its valuable cargo against the growing threats of theft, vandalism and terrorism - and to comply with increasingly stricter EU regulations -...

 Siemens designed the technology to fit the needs of their client exactlly From an anonymous looking office block in central Croydon, NCP is operating what is the largest and technically most advanced centrally controlled parking operation in the world.Using state of the art Siemens designed and powered command and control technology, NCP's National Operations Centre (NOC) oversees security, payment, and customer services for 200,000 NCP car parking spaces in 25 cities across...

  Museums facing growing security challenge with rise of armed robbery  It only takes a shocking 58 seconds to steal a painting. Jonas Rehnberg, writer at Assa Abloy Future labs, speaks to former museum security chief Ton Cremers about the safe-keeping of precious artefacts in museums and art galleries. In 2004, armed, masked robbers stormed into the Munch Museum in Oslo and stole two masterpieces - "The Scream" and "Madonna" - before the eyes of shocked spectators....

NVT has released a Hybrid Video surveillance application guide for CCTV designers, specifiers and installersNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has released an all-encompassing UTP Hybrid Video™ Applications Guide. Designed to assist CCTV designers, specifiers and installers to obtain high-performance results for their CCTV camera image transmission, the guide features a wide variety of system solutions information. Included is practical content on 'real-world' application examples, bre...

TAB Systems smarti® ELECTRA wins Access Control Product at IFSEC 2009 On Monday night the 11th of May, the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2009 were handed out to the deserving winners at a black-tie gala dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The product of the Year in the Access Control category is smarti® ELECTRA. Organised in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the awards acknowledge the people, products and technological advanc...

 TAB systems launched two new smarti® units, ELECTRA and FELIX, biometric access control at IFSEC 2009At  IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, TAB systems Inc. launched two new smarti® units. The two new units combine multimodal biometric access control based on facial and voice recognition with RFID, power over Ethernet, WIFI and a myriad of other features that make them an easy choice for user across a wide range of categories.The first of the two new units is the ELECTRA which has a 5....

   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...

 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.

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...

   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...