Nov 19, 2010

Infinova's Pressurized Dome Cameras Watch Panama Canal

Infinova announced its V1750A pressurized dome cameras have been placed on both sides of the Panama Canal to view ships and vessels waiting their turn to go through locks.  read more

Research and Markets Forecasts 8.8 Billion Smart Card Shipments by 2014

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “World Smart Card - Advanced Technologies, Application and Global Forecast” report to its offering. read more

Polish Security Market to Grow For Euro 2012, Says Frost & Sullivan

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Physical Security Market in Poland provides an analysis of market forces, the value chain and competitive landscape. In this research, Frost & Sullivan’s expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: intrusion detection (including monitoring), video surveillance(CCTV and IP) and access control. read more

IndigoVision's IP Video Passes Rigorous Testing for Offshore Drilling Platform

IndigoVision’s complete IP video technology has been used to upgrade real-time monitoring onboard the Polar Pioneer exploration rig, having passed an extensive and rigorous testing program in a harsh and challenging environment. read more

Honeywell Expands Sales and Marketing Team

Honeywell Security has made the following additions to its professional sales and marketing team.  read more

Nov 18, 2010

Milestone Surveillance System Resides at South African Hotel

Milestone-certified partner Camsecure has installed HDTV video surveillance cameras at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Upgrading the hotel’s security technology with the newest innovations is a continuous ROI thanks to the Milestone open platform IP VMS.  read more

Controlware Becomes Genetec UK Distributor

Electronic security distributor Controlware has signed a UK distribution agreement with Genetec. The agreement enables Controlware to distribute Genetec’s surveillance, access control, ALPR and unified security management platforms to systems integrators, installers and resellers in the UK.  read more

TSA Calls for Employee Protection and Public Education to Pat-downs

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the union for TSA workers across the country, has heard from its Transportation Security Officer (TSO) members that while most passengers are understanding of the new TSA security procedures and recognize that TSOs are not the ones who created those procedures, there have been a few instances where passengers have become angry, belligerent and even physical with TSOs. read more

NAV Surveillance System Watches over Las Vegas Complex

Located between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo Resorts on the famed Las Vegas Strip, the new CityCenter is big, even by Las Vegas standards. It features luxury hotels, residential buildings, retail and entertainment districts, a parking garage and a fire station as well as the development's centerpiece, the 61-story, 4,004-room ARIA Resort & Casino. read more

Cisco Foreruns in IPv6 with IT Infrastructure Certifications

Cisco leads in total USGv6 certification for routers, switches and firewalls, aligning with President Barack Obama’s recent directive that all US government agencies upgrade their IT infrastructures in support of IP version 6 (IPv6), as the remaining pool of IPv4 addresses shrinks. read more

ADI Appoints New North American GM and VP

ADI appointed Michael Flink as GM and VP, ADI North America. In this position, Flink will be responsible for driving business initiatives across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. He will oversee all operations including sales, marketing, customer service, inventory and logistics.  read more

Nov 17, 2010

Research and Markets: World Biometrics Market Driven by Government Applications

Research and Markets has added Frost & Sullivan’s new report "World Biometrics Market" to their offering.  read more

I&SI Becomes Nedap New Italian Business Partner

I&SI project management and system integrator of security systems will become Nedap's new businesspartner in Italy. I&SI was founded in 1984 and is present on the Italian territory through subsidiaries and localpartners.  read more

AMG Transmission System Facilitates UK Tunnel Traffic Flow

AMG Systems announced that its transmission system has been chosen for by the new Hindhead Tunnel on the A3 in Surrey. Using uncompressed digital transmission with dual redundancy and Ethernet in a self healing ring on a single fiber, the transmission solution will carry signals from112 cameras back to two control rooms situated in two independent service buildings. read more

Infinova Vehicle Access Control System Deployed at UAE University

Infinova announced that the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates deployed a vehicle access control system based on a system designed by 3Soft USA for Infinova. The automatic LPR software usesInfinova’s outdoor camera and IR illuminators. read more

VBrick Systems Video Streaming Provides Space Images to NASA

IP video technology provider VBrick Systems announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) used its IP video streaming technology to broadcast video taken aboard the International Space Station to its entire network and to the global community of space enthusiasts who follow the agency's pursuits via NASA government.  read more

Airforwarders Calls for Air Cargo Security Assessment Program

The Airforwarders Association called on Congress to work with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement a risk-based assessment program for securing inbound air cargo read more