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Raytec's RAYMAX series of Infra-Red illuminators have been chosen to provide night-time footage of the Big Brother house in Santiago, Chile. A Chilean television crew used RAYMAX 50 illuminators to provide continuous footage of the housemates during the hours of darkness.  The footage is screened 24 hours a day on Chilean TV so high quality images are essential to deliver the highest television audiences.Big Brother has been a hit in over 70 different countries.  Housemates are confine...

Although incidents are rare, at airports baggage remains an attractive target for criminal elements often using their cover as baggage handlers - during loading and unloading from commercial aircraft - to steal valuable items well away from public view. Over the years there have been a number of high profile cases with the authorities often resorting to surveillance technology to catch the culprits in the act.  In August 2002, for example, 36 baggage handlers at Milan's Malpensa airport...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced a further expansion to its field sales team.  Dave Smith joined the company at the beginning of October and is responsible for the South West and Midlands region.  Prior to Paxton Access, Dave worked for Initial Fire and Security specifying intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and other security systems to end users and electrical contractors.With almost ten years...

Appointment signals commitment to the Identification Systems ChannelHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, recently announced that Dani Brunner, HID's Mid-Atlantic regional manager for the installing channel, has accepted the newly created position of Western regional manager for the AccessID subsidiary of HID Global.  Reporting to Chris Sincock, vice president of business development, Ms. Brunner will be responsible for sales of the Identification Syste...

Croma Photobase has recently completed the rollout of its "Touch & Go" biometric security system to 13 cash deposit centres around the UK for a major financial institution.  The sale reflects increased acceptance within the banking industry that biometric solutions are now reliable and sophisticated enough to operate at business critical sites. "Touch & Go" (T&G) is a scaleable security platform.  The recent release adds active/passive tag technologies for monitoring and t...

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the fastest growing North American west coast gateway and the second busiest airport in Canada.  With the expectation of serving 16.9 million passengers in 2006 and handling 235,000 tonnes of cargo, Vancouver International Airport Authority is in the midst of a construction program that will see CDN$1.0-billion spent by 2010 on new and expanded facilities to help ensure the airport remains a "Premier Global Gateway". Currently at capacity,...

Singapore Airlines is reportedly one of the world's leading carriers with 16 million passengers per year flying its top-ranked gateway spanning five continents and 59 cities.  Widely known as a symbol of service excellence, Singapore Airlines is committed to providing customers with the best flying experience through an innovative product and service offering.First class security ...Safety and security is seen by Singapore Airlines as a top priority.  As a sign of this commitment and w...

Complus Teltronic, innovators in Intercom Technology, bring Interactive Help Points, designed specifically for the Mass Transit Market, to Railtex 2007.  Visitors to the stand (W70) will be able to operate the Help Points via a built in touch screen and see how the application would work in a station or platform environment.The Help Points achieve crystal clear hands free speech using Full Open Duplex® technology (talk and listen at the same time), even with high ambient background nois...

LILIN, one of the World's largest CCTV manufacturers, today announced the launch of a new corporate identity, in readiness for its move towards a single brand solution. The company is to change its brand, with immediate effect, from CS Li-Lin to LILIN.  A new logo is to be introduced, reinforcing the company's values of offering cutting edge products and continuous technological development, whilst remaining committed to the provision to the highest standard of service and product o...

Dallmeier's Video over IP workshops in November proved a total success.  Due to the high interest additional dates were arranged and were swiftly booked up."Video over IP" is a subject that you see everywhere at the moment.  Dallmeier is manufacturer and project manager of the world's biggest real-time IP video system in the Venetian Macau and of the first fully digital CCTV/IP casino system in the USA for the Barona Casino in San Diego.  These are just two examp...

JVC's VN-C625U IP network dome cameras are integrated in a state-of-the-art deployable camera system that uses 3G mobile phone technology.  The camera systems are designed by ClearView Communications based in Chelmsford Essex, UK.  Crime prevention officers, local authorities, developers and housing associations are currently using the system for a variety of applications including vandalism, fraud, theft, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.  The ability to rapidly deploy d...

IndigoVision has released a suite of advanced analytics integrated within its complete IP Video solution.  These algorithms run both in real-time on live video and also on recorded video using ‘Control Center', IndigoVision's enterprise video and alarm management software.  Real time analytics are located at the edge of the network, i.e. at the camera, making the solution totally scalable.  CCTV operators can now detect events as they happen such as congestion, stolen object...

When it comes to the use of measures such as CCTV and ID cards the approach taken by individual countries has, in the past, been markedly different.  Recent developments however suggest a growing convergence in approach. In France for example the use of ID cards - although not compulsory - is a long established practice whereas, until relatively recently, CCTV was tightly controlled, driven by a desire to uphold privacy.  When it comes to Britain the experience is very much the reverse...

Magal recently announced that a major water authority based on the east coast of the US has selected Magal's DreamBox solution to safeguard the utility's multiple-sites from hazardous threats and malicious activity.  The order was placed by a nationwide system integrator, which will also install and provide full support for the product.DreamBox is a state-of-the-art, intelligent video, and audio and sensors management platform.  As an integrated solution of hardware and softwar...

Sadly in many areas of the UK arson accounts for a worryingly high proportion of fires.  In some locations this can amount to 70% of all incidents, causing tens of millions of pounds worth of damage and disruption every year.  Fortunately, protection against the threat of criminal attack, and specifically in this case arson, can be provided by remotely monitored CCTV - particularly overnight. This is especially important given that, according to the Arson Prevention Bureau, 84% of &lsq...

The Octavian Group of Companies, the parent company of internationally operating security company, Octavian Security, has appointed solicitor Avi Pawar as its director of global strategy & compliance.In this new role, the litigation and employment law specialist will head up the Octavian Group's HR and Legal teams as it expands internationally in Dubai, Holland and beyond. Avi joins Octavian from leading West Midlands law firm, Pickerings Solicitors with five years experience as a practi...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software, is buttressing its phenomenal growth in the USA by hiring new managers in its Americas subsidiaryDemand for IP video surveillance solutions is growing fast worldwide, with projections for double-digit annual growth in the security industry over the coming years.  In the USA particularly, Homeland Security has heightened the focus and support in this area, shoring up security initiatives nationwide.&nb...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and DBS, the supplier of technical institutional vending solutions, have entered into a licence partnership. DBS is now working directly with LEGIC as an independent system integrator.DBS stands for the German equivalent of "Service, Budget and System".  The name says it all: the company provides cost-saving technical solutions for catering in industry, in h...

From grassroots beginnings in 1993 by three employees and a mere 808 toys, the Pelco Toys for Tots Drive has turned into a year-round, company-wide effort that today celebrated its one-millionth toy donated to the Toys for Tots program.The equivalent of 14 NFL stadiums across the country filled to capacity with a needy child in every seat, the Pelco donations over the past 13 years are the result of year-round hard work done by Pelco employees to collect the mountains of toys for the U.S. Marine...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, announces that it has appointed Ian Jefferson to the Board as Finance Director.Mr Jefferson is currently Group Financial Controller of the 600 Group plc, an international manufacturer of machine tools, and was formerly Finance & Operations Director of Mila Hardware, a subsidiary of Heywood Williams Group plc.  He is a qualified accountant with audit experience at Robson Rhodes and also has degrees in physi...

Schiphol, Amsterdam's International Airport, is using IndigoVision's advanced IP Video analytics to prevent accidental or malicious intrusion onto runway and hangar areas.  With over 20m passengers passing through the Netherlands' busiest airport each year, the airport operators were keen to deploy the latest technology to help improve the safety and security of aircraft movements. The analytics algorithms, which are part of IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video soluti...

HID Connect, the partnership arm of HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, was proud to hold its first EMEA region iNNOVATION conference on November 29-30, 2006.  Introducing HID Connect to development partners in EMEA, the event followed the success of the iNNOVATION2006 conference held in San Diego in September 2006.More than 20 development partners participated in the two-day event held at the Radisson SAS hotel at London Stansted airport.  To supplement...

Technion University's school security program uses ioimage intelligent-video for protection from attacks and more The Technion Israel Institute of Technology is the oldest university in Israel.  Founded 1924 the university campus is located in Haifa's Neve Sha'anan neighbourhood on Mount Carmel.This post secondary school encompasses 1,325,000 square meters, which includes approximately 85 buildings. The university's landscape and terrain presents several security challenges.  The secur...

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' 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 su...

Bosch Security Systems reports the continuing success of its three-year programme working with London Underground - and more specifically Metronet Rail and Tubelines - to deliver complete CCTV solutions across the entire network.  The programme includes not only assistance with the design and commissioning of the technology deployed, but also its ongoing service and maintenance.Central to each solution are various Bosch cameras, domes, and video matrix technologies linked to multi-channel d...

Solution to enhance transit security and ensure safe travel environmentVerint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, recently announced that France's Grenoble Transport Authority has deployed Verint's Networked Video solution across its network of trams to ensure a safe and secure travel environment for tourists and local residents.Grenoble, located in the French Alps, is a major tourist centre and attracts visitors from...

Schiphol, Amsterdam's International Airport, is using IndigoVision's advanced IP Video analytics to prevent accidental or malicious intrusion onto runway and hangar areas.  With over 20m passengers passing through the Netherlands' busiest airport each year, the airport operators were keen to deploy the latest technology to help improve the safety and security of aircraft movements. The analytics algorithms, which are part of IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video soluti...

"All customers - and ourselves as well - have been screaming for a user interface where you can integrate all your security elements so you have an overview of all your buildings at once.  Milestone is the solution!" - Christian Larsen, Technical Director at installation partner Plahn Systems. ChallengesThe DFDS headquarters cover 150,000 square meters in a suburb of Copenhagen where 11-12,000 shipments occur daily.  Customers demand the highest security for their goods, but...

Translink is Northern Ireland's public transport provider and one of the largest companies in Northern Ireland with a turnover in excess of £100m.  Over 75 million passenger journeys are made on Translink services each year.  In summer 2005 Translink's new £11.4 million Belfast train cleaning facility was installed with CEM's webEntry™ security system by CEM approved reseller Fire and Security Ltd. The 170 metre long, 30 metre wide and 10 metre high train...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Aspectis Kft. as a distributor in Hungary.  This is Paxton Access's first venture into the Eastern European market and is part of its expansion strategy.  The Hungarian market is growing rapidly with an ever-increasing demand for security solutions.  Aspectis Kft. is the leading value added distributor of networked video solutions in Hungary with a reseller network...