Mobotix HD Surveillance System Inspects UK Hospita

Mobotix, a manufacturer of HD IP video systems won a project from Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, creating the largest Mobotix all digital, HD surveillance system within any NHS facility to help protect more than a million people. read more

IndigoVision Experiences Sales and Product Development Growth

IndigoVision, a manufacturer of IP video security solutions announced an increase in worldwide revenues at the same time increasing engineering spend by a third over the same period. The company, in its results for the year ending July 2010, reported an increase in total product revenues of 6 percent to a record $44.5 million and operating profits down by 6 percent to $4.9 million.  read more

Panasonic and Paxton Take Care of UK Secondary School

Bridgewater High School in Warrington has benefited from Paxton access control and Panasonic surveillancesolution supplied by Norbain and installed by Elite Digital Systems.  read more

G4S Security Solutions to Watch over New York Jewelry Marketplace

G4S, a provider for integrated security solutions, has been retained to design and deploy the security infrastructure for the International Gem Tower (IGT) currently under construction in New York's Diamond District. Looking to redefine how business is done in New York and the global diamond and jewelry marketplace, IGT developer, Extell Development Company, hired G4S to create a secure working environment that is unparalleled in the industry.  read more

Agent Vi Launches Channel Partner Program

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), a provider of video analytics solutions launched its new Channel Partner Program (CPP), designed to support its growing sales channel network. The CPP will enable systems integrators and distributors to become authorized members of Agent Vi’s sales channel network, and thereby increase their product offering and enjoy a range of benefits extending from product discounts to access to marketing and sales tools.  read more

GarrettCom Ethernet Switches Connect Danish Rail Surveillance Networks

GarrettCom Ethernet switches are providing Danish state rail operator DSB with Ethernet LAN backbones on its fleet of trains. The switches provide network connections for in-carriage IP-enabled security and surveillance equipment, infotainment systems and passenger counting technology.  read more

Fujitsu Palm Vein Authentication Integrates with Crystal IT Access Control System

Fujitsu Frontech North America, a provider of IT-based business solutions, including advanced technology products, biometric security and digital media solutions, announced the integration of its palm vein biometric authentication technology with the Crystal IT access control system. The joint solution combines biometricsand RFID technologies to deliver unmatched endpoint security for individual workstations, preventing unauthorized user access, protecting propriety information and eliminating passwords, all while reducing administrative costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.  read more

HID Global and Sony to Form Alliance to Create Contactless Smart Card Readers for PC Market

HID Global, a provider for the delivery of secure identity and Sony entered into a memorandum of intent for a strategic partnership to jointly develop an embedded contactless smart-card reader platform for the global PC marketplace. The jointly developed platform will be designed specifically for laptop manufacturers and will encompass Sony and HID contactless solutions and a broad range of other widely deployed technologies while supporting specific regional and application needs.  read more

G4S Acquisitions Expand Service and Technology

Building on a legacy as the premier supplier of security manpower, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is staking claim on a new category of integrated security solutions that combines manpower and technology. Through acquisition of several technology companies in the security arena, G4S is combining the core competencies as a supplier of security personnel from its Wackenhut roots with new technology elements. Internal innovation is also contributing technology components, such as the interactive software that boosts security officer’s productivity while providing historical performance and management data.  read more

Milestone Systems and Axis Communications Video Solution Secure University of Illinois

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software and Axis Gold Application Development Partner (ADP), is the solution of choice for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for central control and local access with flexible integration options over time as the security system is rolled out across campus.  read more

SightLogix Video Verification Soars at Buffalo Airport

SightLogix, a supplier of automated outdoor video systems for area and perimeter security, announced Buffalo Niagara International Airport has selected SightLogix video intrusion detection system. The system will be installed by U&S Services, a Tonawanda, New York, system integrator. The design comprises SightSensor detection cameras for detecting and tracking intrusions over large areas and trackers which automatically steer Pelco PTZ cameras to follow targets, providing situational awareness over the airport's perimeter.  read more

ASL Public Address System Alerts UK Rail Station

ASL Safety & Security are working with Babcock Rail in Glasgow to replace Network Rail's legacy long-linepublic address (LLPA) system at 39 stations operated by ScotRail around the city center and surrounding urban areas as part of an infrastructure upgrade.  read more

Legic and Lenel Enter Technology Partnership

Lenel Systems, and Switzerland-based Legic Identsystems, a manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, have entered into a license agreement. The relationship allows forintegration of Lenel's integrated security solutions with Legic technology for contactless identification for a wide variety of applications such as access control installations for business and campus sites. The agreement supports the globally increasing demand for Legic-based security solutions. Legic continues to grow globally and this agreement allows it to expand its partner network with worldwide system integrator.  read more

NoblePeak to Sell Patented Low-Light Image Sensor Technology

Joseph Finn announced he is offering for sale the patented technology to integrate germanium photodetectors with silicon circuits at the sealed bid sale of NoblePeak Vision. read more

Salient Systems VMS Solution Meets ImmerVision Panoramic Lens Certification

ImmerVision, a provider of 360-degree lens and for immersive optical technology, announced Salient Systems’ VMS solution has received ImmerVision certification.  read more

Dallas Police Department Wireless Video Surveillance Network Combats Crimes

Dallas provides a great testament to how security technologies can help law enforcement improve public safety and enhance emergency preparedness. A wireless surveillance system in Dallas watches over various parts of the city, supplying the Dallas Police Department real-time video from many areas throughout Dallas.  read more

Former Pelco Veterans Establish Physical Security Consulting Firm

A team of former executives from Pelco, a manufacturer of video security products, have started a product marketing, engineering and process management consulting company called Clovis-Associates, based in the Clovis/Fresno, California area. While this is a new firm, it draws on decades of experience and proven sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering and operations success within the video and security industry.  read more

Dedicated Micros Founder Takes Up New Role as President of American Operations

Mike Newton, the Founder of Dedicated Micros, and AD Group's CEO and CTO, is to take-up the role of President of Dedicated Micros' American Operations, with immediate effect. Moving forward, it is intended that Newton will divide his time between Chantilly overseeing the strategic direction of business operations in the Americas and AD Group's worldwide headquarters in Warrington, England.  read more

FreeSpace Networks Names New UK Business Development Manager

Amu Koria has joined wireless data transmission specialists FreeSpace Networks as Business Development Manager. He has knowledge of wireless bridging and will be helping FreeSpace to win contracts in the local authority, healthcare, police and education sectors with a focus on the northwest of England, Scotland and the Scottish Borders.  read more

Middle East Demand for Surveillance and Perimeter Systems Grows in Response to More Sophisticated Criminals

As global threat perceptions rise and awareness about the need to guard against internal and external security breaches increases, governments and local authorities around the world are turning to increasingly sophisticated means to detect and prevent these threats before they can occur.  read more

Gemalto Enrollment Solution Optimizes African Presidential Elections

Gemalto, a provider of digital security, announced that its enrollment solution has been selected to manage the secure biometric registration of voters in the Republic of Benin. The program, which targets all voting citizens, expects more than six million people to be enrolled, for the March 2011 presidential elections.  read more

LaserCard Awarded $2.2 Million Order for Saudi Arabia ID Card Program

LaserCard, a provider of secure ID solutions, won a follow-on purchase order valued at approximately US$2.2 million for chip-ready, optical security media-based credentials for the Saudi Arabia national citizen ID card program. Delivery has been completed in the company’s current fiscal quarter, ending Oct. 1.  read more

IndigoVision Demonstrates How IP Video Benefits City Surveillance

Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision, describes how IP video is offering local government unique solutions to city center surveillance.  read more

Honeywell Open Technology Alliance Adds New Members

Honeywell announced it is developing new strategic relationships with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems. Earlier this year, the company formed the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, dedicated to sharing IP technology and forging effective collaborations. Alliance members include Arquero, IProNet, Milestone Systems, Sureview Systems, Tridium and 3VR Security. There are several integrations currently in progress with other members.  read more

ISO Integration Improves Hospital Security Awareness

ISO Integration, the installation arm of Rainbow CCTV, has recently completed a camera surveillance project for the Chapman Medical Center in Orange County, California.  read more

IBIA Sees Potential for Biometric Market

On Sept. 24, the National Research Council (NRC) released a report entitled “Biometric Recognition: Challenges and Opportunities.” In IBIA’s view, the NRC release statement, report summary and subsequent negative press coverage create the inaccurate impression that biometrics is fundamentally flawed and not ready for general use.  read more