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Capture OmniScape took top honours in the Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) at the International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, April 5-7, 2006.  Eighteen judges, representing various segments of the industry, viewed a daylong series of presentations by manufacturers of the 94 NPS entries.  SIA President Bill Gorski, Siemens Building Technologies, NPS Committee Chair Sandra Jones, Sandra Jones and Co., and SIA Executive Director Richard Chace pr...

Company's advanced real-time digital video solution to be deployed in preparation for the 2008 Olympics NICE Systems, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions(tm) to drive performance, today announced that it has been selected by Beijing Metro to supply its next generation security solutions to help enhance the safety and security at more than 20 stations of the city's subway system.  Following mounting security concern...

Preventative measures in and around the Berlin Olympic StadiumWorld Cup 2006 means an increased operations level lasting several weeks for the security agencies in Germany.  Over 3 million football fans are expected at the 64 matches between 9 June and 9 July. Players, fans and journalists should feel secure while hooligans, terrorists and thieves are to be kept away.  This is why the twelve German World Cup stadiums have been equipped, at the cost of millions, with CCTV tech...

Detroit stadium used the latest video technology from Vicon Industries to make sure this year's All-Star Game went off without a hitch.At this year's All-Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc.Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports team's venues, as well as some theatres and a food distribution...

Annual gathering of security industry offers commerce, content and communityThis year's ISC West 2006 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas has once again exceeded the expectations of the security industry.  With many new programming and product offerings, a world-class educational program, and the numerous networking opportunities both on and off-the show floor, ISC West continues to surpass others as the premier, annual gathering of security product manufactu...

Company will showcase leading-edge digital video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2006 in the UK.March Networks™, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that as part of its international expansion plans it has appointed Michael Rack as Vice President of UK Sales.Mr. Rack joins March Networks following a total of eight years at security provider Senstar-Stellar Ltd.  At Senstar-Stellar, Michael held various senior leaders...

New system will protect 100,000 square-meter Israel Assembly Plant and enhance loss-prevention program ioIMAGE Ltd., a leading provider of intelligent video security solutions, has announced today that Merkavim, one of the largest transport vehicle manufacturers in the Middle East, is deploying ioIMAGE systems to enhance its loss-prevention program in order to prevent scrap metal theft and unauthorised removal of materials from the factory site.The video security system is to protect the 100,000...

American Fibertek (AFI) manufacturer of point-to-point fibre optic transmission products is launching its revolutionary new "Open Path" network systems at IFSEC 2006, Stand Q118.The company is using IFSEC to showcase its innovative V'NES (Video Network Enterprise Solution), a product range capable of providing seamless integration of IP and analogue fibre optic systems.Additional AFI products to be launched include the Afinety web-based remote monitoring system for AFI digital fib...

Glen Higson is the newly appointed CEO for Dowshu, the digital recording specialists. He brings to the company a wealth of CCTV industry experience, with an impressive back catalogue of employers including Honeywell, Norbain and Andover Controls.  Glen has worked with the Dowshu products for a number of years and has been so impressed by the company's growth and product development that he was delighted to be chosen for the post.  Glen relocated to Ireland 4 years ago and is now ba...

Axis Communications is one of the suppliers included in a major subway and commuter train security project being undertaken by the Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company Limited (SL).  SL has decided to install Axis 225FD network cameras.  The value of the initial order is estimated at approximately SEK 2 M, with the potential for additional installations.The Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company Limited (SL) has decided to install Axis network cameras in the subway syste...

Powerful new alliance provides end-to-end IP physical security solution DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that HID has chosen DVTel to join its elite group of OEM partners for the VertX Access Controller and the iCLASS EdgeReaderTM series.  "Working together, our two companies seek to develop something highly innovative to really advance the IP-based security marketplace," sa...

IndigoVision's IP Video technology provided the platform for the entire CCTV system at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.  The system, spanning the entire Olympic site, consisted of 500 cameras managed by ‘Control Center', IndigoVision's enterprise video & alarm management software.  The system was designed and installed by Elsag, one of Italy's largest system integrators, and represents the second Olympic Games protected by an IndigoVision solution, following from the...

Installation at Cobo Center showcases a complete IP platform with ProCurve Networking by HP DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan utilized their recently upgraded DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center to provide critical surveillance and security during the Super Bowl Week of festivities held at the Center in February.  The Cobo Cen...

Chemical terminal achieves improved security, response, and staff productivity DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that Intercontinental Terminals (ITC) has installed the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) as a central element to upgrading critical security needs at this high-security chemical terminal installation.  ITC handles a multitude of industrial chemica...

Laser Village training facility monitors and records with flexible, scalable system DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Orange County Sheriff's Department is using the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) platform to improve training effectiveness at its "Laser Village" training facility in the city of Orange, CA.  The installation was completed by HCI, I...

New iSOC V5 open standards security platform debuts at ISC West show DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, recently announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has standardized on the intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) security platform as Los Angeles County continues the rollout of upgraded security systems and management to its many facilities. The LA County Sheriff'...

Founded in 1884, Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has over 34,000 students and 5,500 staff spread over five US campuses and several overseas locations.  The main campus sits on 114 acres located in the centre of the city, making for a highly urban university setting-interesting and exciting on the one hand, but one that poses security challenges and issues of student and staff safety on the other.  The ChallengeThe Philadelphia main campus has more than 150 build...

A girls' college has shown that CCTV is not only useful for crime prevention - it can be used as a staff training tool, too.Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Thornton Heath, Surrey has invested in the latest video surveillance technology from Vicon to enable it to remote monitor the performance of trainee teachers via CCTV cameras.The college, which has more than 900 students studying at its secondary school and sixth form centre, invests heavily in the ongoing...

Remote video surveillance and clear image capture are crucial security measures required to monitor and protect business property and assets, and can be instrumental in the investigation and tracking of key scenes, should an incident occur - as was recently demonstrated by the clear images produced during the raid on a Securitas depot in Kent.Now, video surveillance specialists P&R Fire and Security Ltd will be integrating the Mini-Bold alarm monitoring software from Bold Communications into...

It is a sad indictment of the world we live in that not a week goes by without some news report story regarding attacks on the emergency services in the course of their duties.  A case in point are firefighters who often find themselves lured to incidents, where fires have been set deliberately, just so they can ambushed with stones and bottles, in some of the worst cases scaffolding poles have been thrown through windscreens of fire engines.The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in the UK reports t...

Lenses from US-based Rainbow CCTV are being used by a leading foreign currency provider to optimise client service.Rainbow varifocal lenses are part of an innovative solution whereby the accuracy of tellers at branches of FX Currency Services are monitored by a digital recording system.The FX Currency Services locations may be highly populated, with offices often having 50 cameras in an area of 200 square feet. The application uses a pair of colour cameras operating at 16 frames per se...

Dedicated Micros has delivered a range of advanced CCTV systems - including is latest Digital Sprite 2 and Dennard 2060 outdoor dome camera - to installer Direct CCTV to provide an advanced security and entertainment solution for the Airwaves Ducati team competing in this year's British SuperBike (BSB) Championship.  The type of CCTV installed is a first for the high profile series which started at Brands Hatch last weekend and is being screened live on ITV1. Said Pauline Norstrom, Wor...

Video management technology is helping Hertfordshire County Council reduce vandalism and crimeSchools in Hertfordshire are benefiting from smart thinking and innovative ADPRO security technology to deliver a remote monitoring solution to cut down on vandalism and crime.  The Council is now looking at extending its innovation beyond schools and deploying it to protect any Council owned amenity from Play Centres and Athletic Tracks, through to Car Parks and Cemeteries.At the heart of the solu...

Midlands Account Manager joins Merit Li-Lin UKMerit Li-Lin UK, Taiwan's largest CCTV manufacturer, announces the appointment of Mike Boughey as Midland Area Account Manager.Following continued growth within the company, the appointment is designed to strengthen Merit Li-Lin's position in the Midlands, providing support to both new and existing customers. In his new role Mike Boughey will be responsible for customer account management and new sales development.  With over seven years...

Viseum has designed a range of software to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of CCTV systems.  The company has spent a significant amount of time assessing operational CCTV systems, looking at ways of improving their capacity to prevent and detect crime.Most CCTV systems require highly skilled operators to monitor approximately 50 cameras simultaneously.  Due to the sheer volume of information operators are required to process, it is estimated that a proportion of these cameras...

Education establishments across the UK can learn about their security needsAs part of G4Tec’s latest marketing campaign aimed at the Education sector, the company is offering education establishments across the UK the opportunity for a free comprehensive security evaluation of their premises and campuses, simply by filling out a form. The campaign encompasses all sectors of education including, Universities, Private and Public Schools, Specialist Academies and Higher Education Colleges.&nb...

Sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) technology from Bosch Security Systems has been selected by Advance Integrated Systems (AIS) for the new Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth scheduled to open in Autumn 2006. Central to the installation is the proven Praesideo technology - the world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system characterised by the flexibility in the system configuration, simplicity of installation and high-quality audio reproduc...

Today's CCTV systems are unrecognisable from the basic camera and monitor configurations that first appeared in the 1960s.  Here, Bewator's video systems specialist, Jon Hill, takes a look at the development of CCTV technology and examines the capability of the latest generation of systems.The UK's very first video surveillance system was installed by London Transport in 1961.  The system was basic, consisting of two, black and white cameras which were connected by coaxial cable to bas...

Vigilant Technology Limited, the AIM-listed company (ticker: VGT), which designs and manufactures sophisticated, "intelligent" solutions for the high-end CCTV security and surveillance market, today announces its maiden preliminary results.HighlightsRevenues increased by 33% to US$8.2 million (2004: US$6.2 million)Gross Margin rose to 61% (2004: 49%)Operating Profit turnaround to US$0.8 million (2004: Operating loss of US$0.7 million)Net Profit Before Tax of US$0.64 million (2004: Net...

James Bond movie producers' new system includes intruder, CCTV and access controlHoneywell today announced that it's providing an integrated security solution as part of a new installation at the head office of Eon Productions - home of the iconic James Bond movies.  The busy London office will be secured with a WIN-PAK PROTM proximity access control system, the Fusion Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Galaxy intruder alarm that restrict access at the main doors as well as on ea...