UK Railway Fights Cable Theft With Vital Rail Security

Cable theft is endemic worldwide within transport infrastructure due to soaring copper prices, and the London Assembly has recently called for cash payments for scrap metal to be outlawed. In August 2010, a single incident of line-side cable theft on the Great Western main line near Reading (within the Thames Valley Area) caused 8,000 delay minutes to passengers and cost the industry around $ 2.2 million. Read more

Next Level Expands Sales and Support Network in Global Markets

Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced the development of an enhanced sales and support organization in the EMEA markets. The expanded geographic team enables Next Level Security Systems to provide regional sales and technical support for the award-winning NLSS Gateway and the complete Next Level portfolio of security solutions and services. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

AMAG Technology, a security management solution provider that offers converged access control, IP video and intrusion management, announced the appointment of Chris Earleywine as its new VP of Sales. In his new role, Earleywine will manage AMAG's team of regional sales managers and sales engineers and implement sales strategies to promote company growth, assist customers and uphold AMAG's Exceptional Customer Service philosophy. Earleywine reports to Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, Matt Barnette. Read more

Russian Firearm Manufacturer Deploys Comprehensive AxxonSoft Solution

The Koshkin Automatic Lines Design Bureau specializes in the design of firearms shells as well as advanced technology and special equipment for their production and disposal. In addition, the enterprise designs automatic equipment for the general industry and helps foreign countries set up firearms shells production lines as part of military technical cooperation. Read more

Germany's Largest Amusement Park Provides Safe Visit With Axis Cameras

Europa-Park in Rust is Germany's largest amusement park. Here visitors can enjoy more than 100 rides and attractions. And if you're traveling a long distance, you can stay at one of the four 4-star themed hotels. Read more 

US City Combats Gun Violence with Audio Analytics

The City of Quincy, Washington, announced its partnership with SST, the world leader and innovator in wide-area acoustic surveillance and gunfire location and alert technology, to subscribe to SST's ShotSpotter solution to detect and locate gunfire incidents and gather gunfire intelligence in its effort to fight crime and violence in its city. Read more

UK Tunnel Crossing Protected by Conway Camera Housings

Conway Security Products have supplied their external camera housings to the $402 million New Tyne Crossing between Jarrow and North Shields in the north-east of England. Read more 

Identive Smart Card Ensures Times and Attendances of Manufacturing Employees

Multicard, a leading supplier of credential solutions, identity management and system integration services and a business unit of Identive Group, announced that it is providing a worldwide multi-function identity credential service for Henkel, a global consumer products company. Read more 

University of Maine Deploys Palm Vein Scanners for Students at Dining Halls

M2SYS Technology and the University of Maine have teamed up to implement palm vein scanner biometric software with their point-of-service (POS) software for student check-in at on-campus dining halls. Seeking a biometric student identification system to efficiently and effectively track and manage dining hall traffic, the University of Maine turned to the flexible M2SYS hybrid platform and palm vein scanner, which uses vascular biometrics for accurate identification. Read more 

Fire Suppression Products in China to Surpass Detection Sales in 2012, Says IMS Research

Sales of fire suppression products in China are forecast to surpass those of detection in 2012, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry. Forecast to reach $900 million in 2015, growth of suppression products in China will be centered around new codes and regulations and increased activity within the transport sector.Read more

Lumidigm Partners With Tiger IT to Provides Criminal Identity Solution for Bangladesh Authorities

Lumidigm announced that Tiger IT Bangladesh , a leading global provider of AFIS and identity management solutions, is providing a complete criminal identity solution, including iris and fingerprint biometrics and a database upgrade, to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) office in Bangladesh. Read more 

Korean Cosmetics Company Eases Logistics and Heightens Security With Axis Solution

Amore Pacific Osan Integrated SCM (Supply Chain Management) Base is a large-scale plant built in July 2011 with the goal of becoming one of the ‘Top 10 Cosmetics Companies in 2015, with sales of KRW5 trillion' and effectively coping with an ever-expanding global business. Read more 

Top US Financial Institution Upgrades Surveillance System for Fraud Defense With March Networks Banking Solution

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that Fifth Third Bancorp has initiated an upgrade program of its existing March Networks' video surveillance systems across more than 1,300 full-service retail banking branches, data centers, corporate offices, and operations and cash handling facilities. Read more 

New Jersey Food Wholesaler Enhances Productivity and Shipment Control Through Arecont Vision Cameras

General Trading Company is a private wholesale food distribution company that has been in business for more than 65 years. The full-service grocery and dairy distributor, wholesaler and exporter carry more than 10,000 grocery and 2,000 dairy items. In addition to brand name products, General Trading Company's private labels are the “Parade” and “Better Valu” brands. Its 350,000 square foot distribution center in Carlstadt, NJ, includes both dry and refrigerated areas.Read more 

UK University Protected by Assa Abloy's Locking Solution

ASSA has supplied a complete door-opening solution, including cylinder locks and door closers, as part of a large redevelopment project at the University of Northampton in Northamptonshire, England. Read more

Secutech Vietnam 2012: The Gateway to Vietnam's Dynamic Security Market

The fifth edition of Secutech Vietnam 2012, an international security and fire safety exhibition and conference, will be held from August 22 to 24 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Read more

Public Safety in Chile Boosted by Radwin High-Speed Wireless Video Transmission

RADWIN, the global provider of Backhaul and Broadband Wireless Solutions, announced that its solutions were deployed by three municipalities in Santiago, Chile for high-speed video surveillance transmission. Read more

Law Enforcement Agency in South America Deploys AS&E X-Ray Detection

American Science and Engineering, a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced the receipt of an order for five of its top-selling X-ray detection system from a law enforcement agency in South America. Read more