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NICE's advanced digital video and content analytics will support comprehensive anti-terrorism strategy. NICE Systems is the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract insight from interactions announced that it has been selected by M.C. Dean, Inc., one of the nation's leading electronic systems integrators, to provide its digital video solutions for the Baltimore Region Anti-Terrorism CCTV Installation, Operation, and Service project.  The network is part of...

Smaller retailers face much the same theft, shoplifting and fraud problems as larger stores and supermarkets but they may feel that they can't afford the kind of CCTV monitoring and deterrence systems widely used by their larger rivals.  Recently however, CCTV manufacturers have addressed this market by introducing smaller CCTV observation systems specifically for retail premises including shops, convenience stores, fast food outlets, building societies, car showrooms, jewellers - in fact...

Zareba Systems Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Zareba Systems, Inc. recently named Coventry based Simtec Products as the sole UK distributor of Zareba Systems perimeter security products.  The partnership will bring more focus to the sales and distribution of the company's security products in the UK.Managing Director Simon Ragdale says, "We are delighted to have formed this alliance with Simtec Products, drawing on the industry experience of John Simm, John introduced security ele...

According to figures published by the Metropolitan Police last year (Crime in London schools 2000-2004), every week in the UK there are 2,100 arson attacks, 20 schools are damaged or destroyed by arson, two people die and 55 people are injured in fire-related incidents, and the (direct) cost of arson is put at somewhere around £40 million.  The Met Police figures also show the number of burglaries at schools at 7,500 for the period, and a further 7,300 reports of criminal damage. The...

Steve Hunt, President of 4A International, discusses some of the challenges associated with integrating physical security and IT and offers some practical solutions.   A chief financial officer recently told 4A International that in one month he received two purchase order requests that he could not approve.  One came from the security department for an €1 million upgrade to the access control infrastructure to manage people and their privileges to corporate assets....

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Yves Pichon as marketing leader for Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  Based in Sophia Antipolis, Yves Pichon is responsible for product development and marketing for all commercial and residential solutions including the well-known Galaxy intruder panels and the Domonial wireless ranges.Yves Pichon's career in the security industry spans more than 16 years in key roles with Fichet Bauche, Sen...

Acquisition expands opportunities for both companies in secure card issuance and electronic access control.ASSA ABLOY's HID Global Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fargo Electronics, Inc. for an all cash consideration.  The transaction is expected to close at the end of the third quarter, subject to Fargo stockholder and regulatory approvals.The acquisition is a result of a long-standing relationship between the two security solution...

Bewator Entro access control system was recently installed as part of Sweden's prominent Skarholmen Centre redevelopment. Leading access security specialist, Siemens Building Technologies Security Products, was commissioned by Swedish security installers, Skanska and Flexib El, to provide an integrated solution for security and access control to the construction site of this 60,000 m2, half a billion kronor (ca. 40 million pounds) Skarholmen redevelopment. This comprehensive redevelopm...

Two casinos, both called Paradise but although being located in different States, they are just 24 feet from each other.  Apart from sharing this unusual distinction and having the same name, the two casinos have other things in common.  Firstly, they are both owned by the Quechan Indian Tribe.  Secondly, both casinos will shortly be benefiting from the substantial investment that the Tribe has made in the very latest security technology to ensure that their guests can enjoy their...

First in a series of unified hospital security projects opens door to healthcare IT convergence engagements for premier security integrator MDI Security Systems, a division of MDI, Inc. and a leading manufacturer of unified security software, hardware and video solutions, today announced that they have partnered with Jenkins Security Solutions, a Walnut Creek, CA, based provider of integrated security services and converged security solutions to deploy the first in a series of security convergen...

Axis is establishing a presence in South Africa by taking over the personnel and offices from the company's former distributor, SCA Distribution, a well-established player on the South African market, with years of knowledge about Axis' products and solutions.  The office in Johannesburg will be staffed by six persons, with a focus on sales and working in accordance with the Axis sales model.The Axis EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region has been successfully offering netwo...

Milestone Systems, the world’s leading provider of open platform IP video surveillance software, officially launched their business in Japan with new partner KT Workshop at the Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo on May 18th.  Milestone Systems has formed a new partnership in Japan with KT Workshop, who have built up a significant customer base installing Paxton Access Control solutions.   A good percentage of these customers are estimated to be interested in integrating with IP v...

Following the opening of an office in Dubai, MAXxess Systems have appointed Lee Williams as their System Sales Manager Middle East.Lee will be based in the MAXxess office  located  in the Airport Free Zone, Dubai but will be responsible for advising and supporting consultants  throughout the region to ensure that the full capabilities of MAXxess’s  AXxess NS and EndPoint™ systems are fully understood.  Prior to joining MAXxess Lee was with Kaba for three year...

Axis Communications has received Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Award for Market Penetration Leadership in network video.  The award is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated strategic excellence in product innovation, marketing, and sales strategies that have resulted in the largest gain in market share over the past two to three years.Frost & Sullivan identified Axis by analyzing market share gain, the company's increase in sales, and brand awareness efforts in...

Axis Communications, the market leading IP-Surveillance vendor, network cameras and video servers have been deployed at Data Electronics Group (DEG), a highly successful data centre provider serving large enterprises in Ireland. The products are designed to provide an additional layer of security on the data floors within DEG’s headquarters site at Kilcarbery Business Park (KBP) in Dublin. The new system consists of 60 AXIS 210 Network Cameras, 32 existing analogue-based CCTV cameras feedi...

The challenge facing the traffic monitoring system around Adelaide in South Australia is typical of many analogue CCTV systems worldwide – the cost to expand the system is prohibitive.  This is why they turned to IndigoVision’s IP Video technology to provide a migration path to a fully digital CCTV system.  South Australia’s Department of Transport had been looking to improve their traffic monitoring systems and recognised that IP Networked Video was the future for CC...

Stratford-on-Avon is no stranger to CCTV.  As a crime management tool and key component of the town’s Retail Radio Link network – designed to detect, track and resolve retail-related crime – surveillance has served the area well for many years.  Last year alone, 535 arrests were directly attributed to CCTV.  One of the latest modern day issues to visit the birthplace of Shakespeare, however, is mounting traffic congestion.  In consultation with ADT and Penta...

REDWAVE, the new external detector from Optex Europe that combines several technologies in a single unit to provide the optimum installation performance, is having a profound impact in reducing the number of false alarms for Tuffnells Parcels Express – the nationwide business-to-business delivery operation.Through its installer, Richards CCTV, Tuffnells has deployed REDWAVE technology to protect the perimeter at two of its largest distribution centres in Haydock and Northampton that have b...

ARINC Incorporated, a leader in high level command and control systems for mission-critical facilities, and Hirsch Electronics, a leader in advanced building security management systems, recently announced a successful integration of their major technologies.  ARINC has signed with Hirsch as a distributor and strategic partner, and the two companies plan a joint technology demonstration April 5-7 at the ISC West Expo 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ARINC's AIM™ Command and Control pla...

Ben Gurion International Airport improves security and expedites travel with Recognition Systems HandKey® Ben Gurion International Airport increases security, expedites travel with Ingersoll Rand's Recognition Systems HandKey® "Tighter security expedites air travel, and more efficient operations help make our airport one of the world's best." - Israel Ben Haim, Managing Director, Ben Gurion International Airport Summary Ben Gurion International Airport improves s...

"Combining smart cards with biometric identification at the Port of Rotterdam has reduced cargo handling time significantly and increased security levels." - Helen Thomas, international sales manager, Recognition System Summary Europe's largest container port strengthens security and speeds cargo handling with biometric access control systems. Business Need The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest container port and a major international industrial and transportation hub, shipped or pro...

NICE Systems, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions™ to drive performance, today announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply NICE Perform™ for use in Lockheed Martin's FS21 system used to provide flight services.  The multi-million dollar win is part of a project headed by Lockheed Martin, for which it was selected to manage and operate the FAA's Automated Flight Service Stations (AFS...

IndigoVision's integrated IP video solution is providing state-of-the-art CCTV surveillance for the new £5 million Automotive Centre of Excellence at Gateshead College.  The centre provides automotive, manufacturing and logistics training and includes a vehicle showroom, workshops and specialist welding facilities all fully supported with extensive IT.The college wanted a leading edge networked based solution to CCTV surveillance and chose IndigoVision over alternative IP based sy...

The SignHear signature verification system is the patented ground breaking technology developed by Sign Assured Ltd.  The SignHear system like no other uses the sound of your handwritten signature to verify your identity.  The traditional methods of comparing the images of signatures are both insecure and costly, though the acceptance by customers has kept it alive well past its sell-by date.  What SignHear bring to the market place is a system, which is low in cost, high in robus...

Vista, the UK's premier brand of CCTV equipment, has announced the lucky winners of their IFSEC prize draw, a Yamaha VX110 Sports Jet Ski.When Mike Kelly, Chris Asbury and David Edwards of Hafele visited the Norbain stand at IFSEC this year, they came away with a lot more than they bargained for.  "We couldn't believe the Vista prize draw this year and immediately agreed that if one of us won it, we'd all share it," says Mike Kelly, Purchasing Manager of Hafele.  "We'd v...

Zandar Technologies has successfully teamed up with security systems integrator, Guardian Security Services to upgrade the video system used to monitor a chemical facility in Ohio, USA.  Recognizing the need to scrutinize the site for potential threats, Guardian wanted to ensure that it could clearly monitor perimeters, parking lots, entry points, and busy internal areas to secure the site.  The result of this partnership is increased security for the chemical facility.Guardian Se...

First Security (Guards) Ltd - one of the leading companies within the manned guarding sector - has won a significant new contract to protect the Edmonton Green Shopping Centre in Enfield, North London, one of two Shopping Centres it protects for the property development company St. Modwen Properties Plc.The contract, managed by St. Modwen Developments (Edmonton) Ltd, is to provide a team of security personnel "to provide a safe and pleasant environment for both shoppers and retailers alike,...

Mitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of advanced security solutions, once again exhibited at this year's IFSEC. At the exhibition, Mitsubishi launched a new 16 channel digital recorder the DX-TL4516E and previewed a 9 channel version the DX-TL4509E, which will be launched later this year.   Also on display were examples from the current range of DVR’s.Mitsubishi’s range of DX-TL recorders have all been designed as fully featured, reli...

Two intrepid cyclists, Nigel Petrie - Chairman of AD Group and Dedicated Micros - and Peter Vince, are starting an epic ten-day journey from Pfetterhouse in Switzerland Thursday (18 May) in a bid to cover the entire 400 mile length of the Western Front, the scene of some of the most arduous and costly battles of World War 1.   With the invaluable help and support of the Royal British Legion, the duo hope that their journey will raise awareness of "the Line" and, cruciall...

Daon, in partnership with ProtechT and QPGI, the contract awardee, has been selected to provide the core biometric software infrastructure to support the roll-out of the Qatar National Identification Project Daon, a leading provider of identity software and services, announced today that it is supplying core biometric technology to the State of Qatar for the roll-out of a National Identity Smartcard card using finger, face and iris biometrics.  Daon forms part of the ProtechT and QPGI teams...