IQinVision Megapixel Cameras Combat Hooligan Violence at Slovakian Football Stadiums

IQinVision, a provider of high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart network cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that, in cooperation with Slovak T-Com, IQinVision HDmegapixel cameras are being installed in multiple football (soccer) stadiums throughout Slovakia to combat against “hooligan” violence and create a safer, more enjoyable atmosphere for all who attend football matches. The integrator for this on-going project is Siemens, with custom software provided by Canex Connections.  read more

iView Systems and Proximex Integrate Port of Long Beach Systems

iView Systems, a provider of incident reporting and risk management, teamed up with Proximex, a provider of event and information management for both physical and logical security markets. Together, the companies have delivered an all-in-one response and reporting center. The integration has lead to a proven solution for the Port of Long Beach to overcome information sharing issues for alarm tracking, dispatching and reporting.  read more

Legic and Chinese Provider Card Intelligent Science & Technology Enter Partnership

Shenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology, Chinese manufacturer of IC cards and electronic tags, is a new licensed partner of Legic Identsystems, a manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The Chinese card manufacturer will be able to offer to its customers contactless IC cards based on the Legic technology. The cards will also be used by end users in public transport services and universities.  read more

March Networks Improves Abu Dhabi Department of Transport Customer Service

March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) in the United Arab Emirates is using the company’s VMS in a new customer care facility to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff, and improve customer service. The solution includes VMSsoftware, minidome network cameras and analytics available in the portfolio. read more

TagMaster RFID Solution Automates Chinese High-Speed Train Tagging

TagMaster, a producer of advanced RFID solutions for railway applications, has been selected by BTVE inChina to provide RFID systems for automating the identification of high-speed trains in maintenance workshops across China. BTVE has ordered the first 150 RFID readers and more than 300 readers will be needed for the initial installation program. The first maintenance workshop is currently being installed and the remaining locations are expected to be completed during 2010. The newly built workshops are maintaining a fleet of high-speed electric multiple unit passenger trains and the RFID system enables the automatic identification of each unit within the workshop area.  read more

Savi to Track US Marine Corps Supplies in Afghanistan

Lockheed Martin’s Savi Technology got a US Marine Corps (USMC) order for 50 Portable Deployment Kits (PDKs) to locate, track and manage RFID-tagged supplies anywhere, anytime in support of expeditionary force surges in Afghanistan.  read more

Rapiscan Air Cargo Screening Solution Listed as US TSA Qualified Technology

OSI Systems, a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the security and health care industries, announced that its large pallet cargo screening system from its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been added to the US Transportation Security Administration’s air cargoscreening qualified technology list.  read more

LaserCard Awarded Italian Citizen ID Card Follow-Up Contract

LaserCard, a provider of secure ID solutions, won an order to supply additional optical security media cards for Italy’s citizen ID card program, known as the Carta d'Identità Elettronica or CIE. The highly secure, counterfeit-resistant ID cards are used by citizens for identification and travel.  read more

Vimicro Participates in Shanghai World Expo with Intelligent Surveillance System

Vimicro International, a multimedia semiconductor and solution provider, announced its intelligent video surveillance system has been adopted by World Expo 2010 Shanghai in China, the largest World Fair site in history. This installation serves as a demonstration of Vimicro’s ability to apply surveillance technology for large-scale urban activities and provides a foundation for Vimicro to further dedicate itself to national security, transportation and environmental supervision projects.  read more

Milestone Platform Manages Hundreds of Cameras at Bulgarian Airports

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software is being used by Fraport to improve both security and operational excellence at Varna and Burgas Airports in Bulgaria. RAD Group has installed Milestone XProtect Enterprise software, operating several hundred Axis network cameras in both airports, with IBM servers and Cisco network infrastructure.  read more

Belgian Town Migrates to IP with IndigoVision Video

The Belgium town of Koekelberg has upgraded its obsolete digital CCTV system with a distributed IP video solution from IndigoVision. With a population of more than 18,000, Koekelberg is one of 19 municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital region. The 45 camera system was designed and installed by IndigoVision’s local partner Sicom, a division of Fabricom.  read more

Delta Scientific Wins $18.7 Million Order for Vehicle Barricades in Afghanistan

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the U.S. and internationally, announced its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. read more

HID Global Partners with Nixon to Address the Growing Demand for IP-Based Access Solutions

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will share the latest secure identity trends and its advanced offerings in physical access, logical access and secure issuance solutions at this week's Genuine HID Solutions Seminar in Hong Kong.  read more

Intransa Names New VP of Worldwide Sales

Intransa is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas (Tom) O'Leary to its leadership team as VP of Worldwide Sales. An accomplished sales executive, O'Leary will be responsible for expanding Intransa's brand worldwide in the physical security and industrial video sectors through large integrators and distribution partners. O'Leary will also be responsible for driving the continued adoption of Intransa's simple, reliable and affordable appliance platforms.  read more

IMS Research: Russian Surveillance Suppliers Reap Local Profits from Economic Depression

A new report from IMS Research, “The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment,” has found budget-constrained Russian customers are choosing lower-cost surveillance solutions from local suppliers, instead of more costly international brands. However, with the latest data indicating economic recovery in Russia, will the success of local suppliers continue?  read more

US Hospital Selects DigitalPersona to Enhance Security

DigitalPersona, a provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, announced that Memorial Hospital of Union County, Marysville, Ohio, has selected the DigitalPersona endpoint protection suite to help meet the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements for secure access to electronic health records (EHR). read more

Surveillance Cameras Kick off to Referee Football Matches

Intelligent surveillance cameras can help improve refereeing decisions for football match officials.  read more

SightLogix Appoints New Regional Director for EMEA

SightLogix, a supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, appointed Ivan Arrieta as Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Arrieta, who brings 25 years of executive management and sales experience throughout the region, will lead the company's continued expansion of SightLogix perimeter intrusion detection systems into the EMEA markets.  read more

US Government Passes Border Security Supplement Legislation

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6080, the Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. This legislation is fully paid-for and provides a total of US$600 million to strengthen border security. The measure passed by voice vote:  read more

Hitachi and Avion Launch Biometric Solution for US Law Enforcement

Hitachi America, a subsidiary of Hitachi, and Avion Solutions, announced the development and launch of afinger vein authentication system specifically designed for law enforcement in North America. Avion’s software streamlines and enhances day-to-day correctional facility business practices by providing current and historical information of all inmate movement, both inside and outside the facility, all in an intuitive, flexible workflow based system that is easy to learn and use.  read more

IDTechEx: RFID Market for Postal and Courier Services to Reach $2.5 Billion in 2021

The global market for RFID systems, including tags, in this sector will grow extremely rapidly to be US$2.5 billion in 2021. It could be much bigger if current efforts to tag individual items gain widespread acceptance.  read more

Dutch Aquarium Swims with Killer Whale Videos from Milestone and Axis

Milestone IP video management software is being used to record and archive video of the orca whale called “Morgan,” while he is at the Dutch Dolfinarium located in Harderwijk. Secured by Web, a certified Milestonepartner, has made the innovative solution so the curious public can see live video streaming from an Axis HD network camera, without having to compromise the animal's need for peaceful surroundings.  read more

Australian City Expands Public Monitoring with Firetide Wireless Network

When the Melbourne City Council (MCC) realized that there was no cabling infrastructure to support the expansion of its complex network of security video cameras in downtown Melbourne, they asked their security system integrator, SNP Security, to come up with a solution. read more

EMC Deploys Verint IP Video Security Solution at US Offices

Verint Systems announced that EMC is implementing its IP video security solutions. This latest deployment is the result of EMC’s continued investment in technology from Verint video intelligence solutions as part of an upgrade to the security infrastructure in its corporate headquarters and smaller field offices.  read more

EMC Deploys Verint IP Video Security Solution at US Offices

Verint Systems announced that EMC is implementing its IP video security solutions. This latest deployment is the result of EMC’s continued investment in technology from Verint video intelligence solutions as part of an upgrade to the security infrastructure in its corporate headquarters and smaller field offices.  read more

NextiraOne Surveillance Watch for Crimes at French Turtle Sanctuary

NextiraOne, Europe’s expert in communications services, has been retained by the center for the breeding and protection of the turtle, A Cupulatta, to ensure the protection and preservation of its Corsican habitat.  read more

Mobotix Cameras Provide Live Views on Icelandic Volcanic Eruption

The Mobotix surveillance camera that Securitas mounted on top of Valahnukur in collaboration with Mila captured good pictures of the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull glacier, whose clouds of ashes veiled airports all over North Europe.  read more

Infinova Establishes New Indian Office in Pune

Infinova India has opened its new India headquarters office in Pune to better serve its growing number of customers in India, which include pharmaceutical companies, 22 Indian airports, the Indian highway department and many others. Infinova India also hired Biplob Bhattacharjee to serve Infinova distributors, integrators, dealers and customers in Northeastern India. read more

CNL Names New CTO

CNL, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) software, appointed Greg Knight as CTO. Knight is a well respected name in the global IT industry, with more than twenty years of senior management experience in a range of global enterprises. read more

Intransa Joins Security Technology Forum IPUserGroup USA

Intransa, a provider of simple and scalable installer-ready appliances, purpose-built for the demands of physical security and industrial video, joined IPUserGroup USA as an affiliate member. IPUserGroup USA is composed of companies in the expanding IP security product and services market.  read more

Suspect Detection Systems Interrogation Units Inspect Pre-employees in Central America

Suspect Detection Systems announced that the company’s subsidiary, a developer of counter terror and crime prevention technology, has sold multiple units of the rapid interrogation system to a human resource company operating in Central America and Mexico.  read more

Security and Protection in China Driven by Public Projects, Says Chinese Association

Research and Markets added the "China Security and Protection Industry Report, 2009-2010" report to their offering.  read more

Freedonia: US Electronic Security Market to Reach $17 Billion in 2014

Sales of electronic security products and systems in the U.S. are expected to increase 9.3 percent per year to US$17 billion in 2014. Growth will be driven in large part by a strong cyclical rebound in construction and capital investment spending from a low 2009 base, following a period of economic contraction and a tight credit environment.  read more

Frost & Sullivan: South African Surveillance Market Grows with Increasing Crime Rates

Security has become an essential aspect of any building architecture. Rising incidences of workplace violence, armed robberies and corporate espionage have resulted in companies installing new security systems and upgrading their legacy systems with advanced surveillance systems. read more

Miami Traffic Cameras Get Connected to TrafficLand Network

TrafficLand, an authorized aggregator of live traffic video in the U.S., launched its live traffic video service inMiami.  read more

Diebold Helps US Auction House Centralize Security Management

Diebold lent its security expertise as a consultant and integrator for a security infrastructure upgrade at the North American headquarters of world-renowned Christie’s Auction House. The project enabled Christie’s to centralize its security operations, reduce risk and improve event response times across multiple sites.  read more

ICx Detects Threats at the National Mall for US Independence Day

ICx Technologies worked with the US Park Police to help insure security at the Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall. The company provided handheld radiation and explosives detection devices which were used for people and baggage screening at security checkpoints. In addition to the handheld devices, the Park Police also utilized their own mobile surveillance towers to assist with crowd management and surveillance.  read more