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Michigan State University (MSU) was founded over 150 years ago. Today, over 10,000 academic and support staff serve more than 50,000 students. MSU was ranked by Times Higher Education as one of the top 100 universities in the world, and the top 8% of universities in the United States. To continue its commitment to world-class education, the university decided it was time to modernise its communication capabilities. MSU was relying on an outdated analog communication system that could no longer...

A subway system serving Southeast Asia needed to modernise from its aging analog CCTV system to new IP. The subway system includes over 150 stations connected by 135 miles of rail; facilitating over 5 million commuter trips on an average weekday. The passengers have come to expect a high level of quality and reliability as the transit system is one of the most reliable in the world; consistently achieving a 99.9% on-time rate. However, it was becoming increasingly complex and difficult to manag...

Juniper Communities is an assisted living network dedicated to fostering active bodies, engaged minds, and fulfilled spirits for their residents. However, communication was hard work for staff as the organisation was relying on an outdated and unreliable PBX phone system. To continue providing industry-leading services, the organisation decided it was time to modernise to a new IP communication solution. Environmental stewardship Juniper Communities understands the importance of preserving our...

A federal agency needed to improve communication capabilities in one of its iconic buildings. The institution decided to modernise from its aging digital phone system to a new comprehensive IP-based solution. However, the organisation was extremely concerned with the inevitable disruptions caused by ripping and replacing the existing voice infrastructure to support the new IP phones. To make matters worse, the building was constructed in the late 1,700’s and is considered a historical lan...

NVT Phybridge announced that Paul Taggar has been named EMEA Managing Director. Paul will be guiding the EMEA Sales team from his UK-based office where he will provide leadership and mentoring to the team. NVT Phybridge is delighted to have Paul bring his many years of experience in the security market to help partners, distributors, and customers make the transition to IP and the Internet of Things. Experience “Paul brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience managing European tea...

NVT Phybridge announces that Arvind David has joined the executive team as the Director of Global Digital Transformation and India Operations. Working out of the corporate headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Arvind will facilitate collaboration and process improvement across all departments in the organisation. Arvind will also lead the global marketing team; ensuring consistency and excellence between marketing, sales, and support teams. Arvind is excited to continue making the transition to IP...

The Cruise Line Company has been a pioneer in the cruise industry for over 50 years. Today, guests travel the world while enjoying unparalleled amenities aboard its award-winning vessels. While at sea, guests can enjoy a unique and memorable dining experience at one of the many specialty restaurants onboard, and watch world-class musical performances, shows, and other entertainment straight from Broadway. Reliance on analogue surveillance equipment The organisation strives to provide the most...

One of the largest department store groups in Europe was relying on outdated analog security cameras and needed to strengthen its physical security measures. The retailer decided to modernise to an IP-based surveillance system in each of its retail locations to deter theft and provide better recognition capabilities. Modernisation phases  Given the number and immense size of each store, the project was going to be massive. The organisation decided to modernise its security system in two p...

The Catholic School District oversees 160 Catholic schools and administrative buildings in its geographic region, supporting over 80,000 students with more than 5,000 teachers and support staff. The organisation relied on several outdated analog communications systems across the 160 locations that were end-of-life and becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to manage. The district wanted to modernise IP and standardise communication across all sites to improve efficiency and access modern...

Located just 25 miles south of Richmond, Virginia, the municipality of Dinwiddie County serves nearly 25,000 constituents. The local government needed to modernise communication in the buildings that several departments worked out of, including Law Enforcement, the Board of Education, Parks & Recreation, and the Health Department. Challenge to install IP solution County administrators wanted to move approximately 160 users across multiple locations to an IP unified communications solution...

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) advises the world on the latest information and data regarding cancer prevention. The organisation funds research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity, and weight management to cancer risk. AICR then educates people worldwide about choices they can make to reduce their chances of developing cancer. Challenge to install IP voice solution Forward-thinking puts the American Institute for Cancer Research on the leading edge of cance...

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is a full-service entertainment venue near Mount Pleasant, Michigan, owned and operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. The casino was relying on analog surveillance equipment that was becoming a security risk to the business. After growing concerns of reliability, failing devices, and low-quality video recordings, the casino decided it was time to modernise surveillance with an IP camera system. The complexity of IP systems Soaring Eagle Casino wanted t...

Punto Sur is a shopping center located in Guadalajara, Mexico. However, it is much more than a typical shopping center. Punto Sur’s “Lifestyle Boulevard” is an urban and open entertainment center with shops, restaurants, hotels, and beautiful outdoor areas. Due to its vibrant and comfortable entertainment spaces, Punto Sur hosts many events that bring the surrounding community together. Punto Sur even has a large hall called the Balcony, where the community can host weddings,...

One of the world’s largest food companies was relying on an analog communication system that could no longer keep up with the company’s needs. The organisation wanted to modernise to IP. However, the company needed to overcome critical network readiness challenges to support a new IP voice solution. Changing the traditional LAN design  A CAT3 network infrastructure supported the existing analog phone system. Based on traditional LAN design thinking, the food company believed...

El Paseo South Gate is a large shopping center, located in South Gate, California. Guests visit to take advantage of the shopping, food, and entertainment amenities while enjoying the stunning modern architecture and large outdoor murals. El Paseo South Gate was relying on an analog surveillance system that was installed in the late ‘90s. The system was becoming increasingly unreliable and could no longer meet the organisation’s modern-day security needs.  The centre tried rep...

A Mexican correctional facility was relying on an outdated analog surveillance system that could no longer meet the growing demands of the prison.  The organisation responsible for managing the prison decided it was time for an upgrade and wanted to modernize the facility with a new IP security solution.  The customer was interested in deploying IP cameras due to their enhanced video quality, better analytic capabilities, and overall improvement of security for staff, inmates, and th...

Camden Door Controls offers an extensive range of wireless no-touch switch solutions. The SureWave™ line includes a stand-alone battery-operated wireless switch (CM-330), as well as the option to add a plug-in wireless transmitter to a 1 relay (CM-331) or 2 relays (CM-332) line powered switch, or a hybrid battery-powered no-touch switch with relay output (CM-333). This range of wireless no-touch switch models gives installers the ability to select the exact switch configuration that will...

‘Communication is the key’ - probably, to a lot of things, including the efficient and productive growth at a firm. If managed accurately, it is the dart that can single-handedly target most of the business pain areas. Each time one blinks, a crisp development occurs that aims to revolutionise the corporate world. A vital victim of this phenomenon is communication, regardless of scale, sector or industry. SOHO industry issues with tech advancements The SOHO (Small Office Home Offi...

Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its 802.3bt industrial PoE switch family with the introduction of the LMP-C602G-SFP-bt(-T)-V2 and LMX-C602G-SFP(-T)-V2 series. Antaira Technologies fulfils the need for high-power 802.3bt PoE++ connectivity solutions for industrial applications with these new 6-port managed Ethernet switches. Managed Ether...

Researchers at cyber-security specialist Check Point Research have identified a security vulnerability in TikTok’s ‘Find Friends’ feature. If left unpatched, the vulnerability would have enabled an attacker to access a user's profile details and the phone number associated with their account, making it possible to build a database of users and their related phone numbers for use in malicious activity. Certain profile settings Profile details that were accessible via the vuln...

Technological Innovations Group (TIG), the technology sales agency in the EMEA region offering integrated automation and control solutions for smart spaces, is pleased to announce that it is now able to offer Power Distribution Units (PDU) from GUDE that integrate with Crestron Home systems. This means users can now remotely control and monitor smart space devices in residential settings. As an official partner of Crestron, GUDE has developed and now offers drivers that allow their IP power str...

Two new Wisenet cameras equipped with Hanwha Techwin’s ground-breaking Wisenet7 chipset have reinforced the company’s claim to be the manufacturer of multi-directional cameras.  The 4-channel PNM-9022V utilises alpha blending technology to stitch the overlapping images captured by its four Full HD sensors into a seamless 8.3-megapixel 209° image, thus ensuring an operator never loses sight of a person or vehicle moving across a wide area. Digital PTZ functionality Superse...

DITEK Networks is announcing the launch of a new line of Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE+) network switches designed for industrial applications. The products in this new line, which includes both 4-port and 8-port models, are built with a rugged metal case, and feature a fanless design that delivers a high PoE power budget. A welcome addition to the three other series of DITEK Networks PoE switches, this new line gives IT professionals and security integrators a new choice for cost-efficient,...

The new Wisenet PNM-9000QB camera module is designed for ATM, retail and other covert fraud and theft detection applications. Remote camera heads comprise an image sensor camera equipped with a fixed, pinhole or fisheye lens. As their name implies, they are designed to be installed remotely from the other components of a video surveillance camera and this means they can be discretely installed within an ATM and other tight spaces, or located neatly into a corner of a room or lift with the help...

Qognify, the trusted advisor and technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management, set a new standard for video management systems (VMS) with the launch of Ocularis 6.0. Available now, the release includes map-driven operation and a bi-directional interface enabling security operators to monitor and respond to incidents faster by removing the need to switch between several systems. Ocularis 6.0 also benefits from Qognify’s cross-product research and de...

Camden Door Controls, a globally renowned provider of door activation, access control and electronic locking products and solutions, has announced that the company has completed production of its TouchlessWave video. It comes on the heels of Camden’s newly launched TouchlessWave.com microsite, which highlights the company’s ‘no-touch’ and ‘low-touch’ solutions that eliminate the spread of germs. TouchlessWave video While the global COVID-19 pandemic era has...

Hanwha Techwin America, a supplier of IP and analogue video surveillance solutions, announced a new app for systems integrators. The new Wisenet QR Scanner App is designed to help quickly create a list of all Wisenet devices associated with a specific project, without having to take the products out of their packaging. The QR code is found on the outside of the product carton, the bottom of the device, as well as on an included extra sticker for Wisenet modular cameras. This allows a technicia...

PSA, a large consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the addition of Qumulex, to its Managed Security Service Provider Program (MSSP). Qumulex offers a cloud-based, unified access control and video surveillance solution for physical security integrators that serve commercial markets. Modern progressive web app “Qumulex designs products that make the transition from legacy systems to the cloud, easier and more manageable,” said Tim Brooks, Vice President...

All Siqura activities will continue under the banner of TKH Security. These renowned companies in video security solutions were both already members of TKH Group NV. The Siqura video security solutions are often sold in combination with the developed security solutions of TKH Security and this complete solution is highly appreciated by their customers worldwide. Therefore, the time has come to group all activities in TKH Security. “By combining all activities, we give our customers more t...

With the new S74 video system, MOBOTIX is significantly expanding the MOBOTIX 7 platform possibilities. Their new model is a high-performance IoT camera that includes up to four modules, which allows for more flexibility than any other MOBOTIX video system. With its concealed camera housing, the camera acts exceptionally discreetly. Only the modules in the various mounts are visible. Equipped with connection cables up to 3 metres long, these optical, thermal and functional modules can be placed...